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I think, am in major depression but don't know the answer exactly. I lost interest in almost every single thing. Maybe because of work load or the main reason I think is, because of my breakup. I don't know how to overcome it. I tried eveeything, distant my self from him, don't talk to him. It's been 2 to 3 months now that I have'nt contacted neith

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Loss of interest, decreased concentration and attention, feeling low and disturbed sleep or appetite are some of the signs of depression. Consult a psychiatrist who will assess you in detail. If you a ...  Read More

I tend to hit people when I am asleep. My wife keeps complaining that I have deep sleep issues. I hit a punch, slap and kick when I am sleep. However, I never remember all these happenings when I wake up. Kindly advise, this problem is hitting me from the core.

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This must be on the back of your mind during day time so it exhibits in deep sleep , ask your wife to take video when this happens for it to be analysed. It is associated with behaviour. ...  Read More

Good morning, Here I m asking for my relative. She was a normal person. She is doing her daily routine. but from past six months she is not usual. she is fear of strangers, especially male. she is in fear of somebody is trying to take (kidnap or kill) her, her daughter & grand daughter. she feeling very depressed. she is silently crying. she is not

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Consult nearest psychiatrist as she require detalied counseling session and systematic evaluation and she may require medications such as SSRI or tricyclic antidepressants or anti psychotic... With th ...  Read More

Social anxiety wherever I go with loads of people around, leading to not being able to sleep because of rapid thought about anxiety, witch has led to some depression

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These symptom are suggestive of social anxiety. There is an effective treatment available. With behavioral therapy and if need some medication it a be completely cured. A detailed evaluation of the ...  Read More

I have been suffering from depression for the past one year almost causing lack of sleep and anxiety.

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-Signs of depression: Persistent low mood Decreased energy or easily getting tired Lack of interest in previously pleasurable activities Decreased sleep or disturbed sleep Decreased or increased wei ...  Read More

Depression, anxiety disorder, no sleep during nights this problems get to know cures for all..thanks

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Need to be evaluated ...  Read More

My daughter is been going through depression and sleep onset insomnia.even when she sleeps she gets up due to.small noises n cannot sleep back..v consulted a psychiatrist for d same she was.put on zapiz 0.25mg n rexipra 5mg for 6months after which the dose was tapered and stopped..now again after few months symptoms hv reappeared.. She stays at hos

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Hi, her anxiety and sleep problem needs medications. The medications and the dosage that you have mentioned are not habit forming. Don't worry about the side effects.. Treatment is essential. Final ye ...  Read More

Im suffering from depression and sleep issues and I'm going through bad time too. I need to become stable . kindly help

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You need to see a counsellor or a psychologist. Discussing your issues with someone can help you get some clarity. ...  Read More

People can read my mind and say something about it everywhere I go. I don't know what's wrong with me.

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This might be the symptom of a psychiatric illness called psychosis. Others might not agree with u because they won't understand what's happening to u. U need a detailed psychiatric evaluation. Don't ...  Read More

I am taking sleep medicine and depression medicine Does it affect growth hormone which release after sleep Will it decrease Will it increase Won't affect this medicine on hormone

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Hi From what history you have mentioned, anti depression medications usually increase dopamine levels and can cause increase in growth hormone theoretically. Also, excessive sleep can cause a rise in ...  Read More

How many episodes of depression do most of the people have in their entire life time if they have diagnosed with mdd, pls help

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It can be a single episode lasting few weeks or months to persistent depressive disorder wherein they have life long depressive illness. ...  Read More

Hello doctor. I have been having a lot of fear and nervousness around people for about the last month. When people come near me or talk to me, I become very anxious and sometimes feel weak, my mind goes blank, and I find it difficult to speak normally. I also keep worrying that people are insulting or judging me, and when someone says something hur

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The symptoms you describe—fear and nervousness around people, difficulty speaking, feeling judged, and repeatedly thinking about hurtful interactions—can occur with anxiety or social anxiety, but othe ...  Read More

I think i m in depression Kindly suggest medicine for good sleep and not to overthink I think I forgot everything after some time This problem arises due to my husband as he becomes alcoholic Sometimes i was suffocating Breathe less Sometimes suffering from panic attack

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Thank you for writing here. Kindly reach out for a session. ...  Read More

Hello doctor, Peoples negative vibes, reactions and treatment is affecting me extremely. I am unable to be in peace. I am 5 months pregnant n I don't want my pregnancy to be in such a mental state.I am claustrophobic around people and overly sensitive. Please suggest and help.

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As per my view, you will be following a psychiatrist and your gynaecologist advice. Do not think too much, pregnancy is a big responsibility and journey for a woman where she needs immense support and ...  Read More

How to trust someone new again, after heartbreaks, betrayal, cheating? I do remind myself it's in the past, but new people keep repeating the same things.

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You can get them assessed for personality tests. A person s propensity to lie can be uncovered. ...  Read More

After taking 7 days injection with saline treatment, my depression is being lifted considerably, but as during the treatment and now I face side effects such as headache, dizziness, shakiness, detachment from the society and sleep problems, please help

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I think you can shift to safer treatment alternatives, after detailed Psychiatric evaluation. ...  Read More

Okay so, my mom and us are planning to start her SSRI (with our psychiatrist) for her mild depression and anxiety symptoms but I'm worried about all the side effects and how long would she have to take it. So I wanted to ask When a patient is prescribed an SSRI for depression or anxiety, do they really get off the medicine let's say in less than an

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Hi.. usually a course of about 6 months .. and once the patient achieves remission, ssris are gradually tapered off in most cases. ...  Read More

I m in very deep stres bcz of my breakup. I cant sleep straight 1 hours.somthing hitting my mind very hard. in sleep i feel like i m falling from a mountain or going to die also i fell cramp in my body parts during sleep.a sudden pain in my mind n body. Memories trying to kill me. I m surround by the memories of that person. Behaviour of that perso

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It may be mixed anxiety depression may be adjustment issue…consult a psychiatrist it’s 100% treatable.we need details history to help you .Get yourself treated and you can easily come out of this situ ...  Read More

People, generally my parents and sometimes my sister and friends, tend to complain that 1)I react in a disinterested and irritable manner when people make general talks like about people whom we know commonly, saving money, how to enjoy life, something that people come across in reels etc. 2) I show complete disinterest when people want me to go

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Your personality may be like what you have described, if you would like to get it modified you have to work from your side too. Cognitive behavioral therapy will be ideal either from Psychiatrist or c ...  Read More

I had a miscarriage 2 year back trying to conceive till now it has been stressful from that time I feel depressed when I see other's with baby from few days im sleepy no matter how much I sleep loss of appetite headaches irritated by people crying often for no reason I'm I depressed are these signs of depression

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You need to take treatment ...  Read More

How to attract people towards yourself.i am ok with everyone.people who also consider me average.there is no best friend fa

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It's give and take relationship.the way you don't put efforts they have also stop doing it. ...  Read More

I feel very lonely. Don't like to do anything. Feeling worried all the time for personal reasons. Because of worriness I sleep a lot so that I forget about things which are giving me tension. Earlier I used to like painting and cooking but not I like to do that also. I was a good painter earlier but not If I try I'm unable to make a good one. I wa

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It seems like it, but until a proper diagnosis is done by a specialist, one can never say it rightly enough. But definitely symptoms point towards it being depression. Start with one small task a day, ...  Read More

From last 6 months I am feeling lost. I am not able to talk people. My confidence is so low that I am feeling I forgot my past learning's . Sometime I just want to run away from everyone. From job. M not able to hear others voices it's like they are talking in different language. Plz help me

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Hi dear, Avoidance or running away from the problems is not the solution.For all human beings at some point of time will have such kind of feelings or thoughts.In such cases the help of a psychologist ...  Read More

I am suffering from illness anxiety for the last 3 years but it was managble. But suddenly this anxiety converted into depression. All the fears I had about health it's gone and sadness without any reason started. I can't remember anything properly. When I see someone or something whom I already know feels strange like I am meeting or seeing this

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Hi.. I understand ur problem. You are suffering from depressive disorder. You vl require medications & counselling for this. Pls consult a psychiatrist nearby ...  Read More

What exactly is depression?? I have it and is on medication, but the way how i had it even i don't understand. I was sleeping and woke up at 3 in the morning coz if thunder.. From that moment onwards my lyf changed.. I couldn't sleep after that... For weeks then i consulted my psychiatrist and he said im suffering from depression.. But just a wake

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The event you mentioned is just a temporal correlation ,Depression is a disorder that is diagnosed after conducting mental and physical examination and taking detailed history, after which based on th ...  Read More

Hi I am devastated by selfish people for good 5yrs they back bite about some people and say nasty things and then they become friends and ignore there old friends.

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You have not talked to me :) then it's not right to judge people and generalise with our limited experiences. World is just the way it always been. ...  Read More

Passing thru severe depression, drinking 3 times a week. Sleep comes in the morning but night with Qutan 100 mg and ativan 4-6 mg no sleep. Kindly help.

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No need to worry .. once ur depression decreases then your sleep cycle came back to normal ..so rather than sleep medicine focus ok cause for which ur sleep caused disturbed..we will evaluate n modify ...  Read More

I am afraid whenever some people in group will look at me. I am afraid to join a group of people especially my neighbours. Is this any kind of problem

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Hi How long has it been since you have been afraid of people? What you are going through could be social anxiety. Consult a psychologist and explain about being anxious in social situations in detail ...  Read More

Hope you are doing well I am ocd and depression patient from last 5 years so i am also facing sleeping disorder. So which medicine i can take for better sleep??? I don't want to use allopathic medicine.. Now i am taking FLUVOXIN CR 100 Deveniz 50 for ocd and depression . Thanking you,

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Yes you can take Homoeopathic medicine. It can cure. There are several medicines for this.final selection of medicine will be based upon all your symptoms. So kindly consult a Doctor with all your sym ...  Read More

I am ocd and depression patient from last 5 years so i am also facing sleeping disorder. So which medicine i can take for better sleep??? I don't want to use allopathic medicine.. Now i am taking FLUVOXIN CR 100 Deveniz 50 for ocd and depression .

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Start proper ayurvedic medicine.. To get rid of this problem permanently without any side effects.. ...  Read More

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