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Overthinking, rumination

I’ve had overthinking issues since childhood, but for the past 3 years it has become very severe and mainly focused on my relationship. I tend to interpret things in the worst possible way and keep doubting meanings (e.g., whether something said is really about me). I overanalyze past chats and events and feel a constant urge to mentally check things, but never feel satisfied. It gets so intense that I lose control over my thoughts, can’t focus on anything, and feel nauseous most of the time. Whenever a new doubt appears, my mind gets overwhelmed and I can’t think clearly. I also feel that if I wasn’t in a relationship, my mind would fixate on something else. What should I do about this?

Fully stressed

I am fully stress because of work pressure and family issues. I need break from my work and should I get medical certificate for stress

Understanding between drug forms

If bupropion SR twice is not much effective than bupropion XL twice than why does doctor prescribe XL at once like 300 mg basically I want to ask that can we take Bupropion XL 150 twice a day if it is not causing any issue??...

Stopping medicine

I was on medication taking  zaporil 12.5 my and Olan 2.5 mg, I stopped Olan last year and continued taking zaporil . now I am taking half does of zaporil as prescribed for last 3 month.is it safe to discontinue medicine. I want to know the effectiveness of zaporil 6.25mg.

Confused in a toxic relationship

I’ve been in a relationship with my girlfriend for over three years, and we end up fighting almost every other day. We both love each other deeply, but my difficult past—something she’s aware of—still seems to affect our relationship. At times, I feel like her expectations of what a boyfriend or future husband should be are beyond what I can realistically meet. I’ve been giving my all to make things work, but I’ve reached a point where it feels like love alone isn’t enough, and the relationship itself is starting to feel overwhelming. One of the hardest parts is how she reacts when I say no—her responses can be quite intense, and it often makes me agree to things just to avoid conflict. Yet, during calmer moments, she’s caring and clearly wants a future with me. That contrast leaves me feeling confused. I don’t feel consistently respected, and over time, it has affected my self-respect and confidence.

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Mr. Robert Alan Bornstein - Psychologist
Mr. Robert Alan Bornstein Psychologist (Graduate, Ph.D.) 53 years experience Ohio State Harding Hospital
Fifth by Northwest, COLUMBUS
Ms. Janice K Kiecolt-Glaser - Psychologist
Ms. Janice K Kiecolt-Glaser Psychologist (Phd, PhD in Psychology) 50 years experience Eleonora Sikic-Klisovic, MD
Weinland Park, COLUMBUS
Canal Winchester, COLUMBUS
Mr. Michael A Forman - Psychotherapist
Mr. Michael A Forman Psychotherapist (Medical School, Professional School) 49 years experience Ohio State Richard M. Ross Heart Hospital
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Dr. Eileen P. Ryan - Psychiatrist
Dr. Eileen P. Ryan Psychiatrist (Medical School, Residency, Chief Residency in Psychiatry, Medical degree, DO, Internship, Residency - ID, Fellowship in Psychiatry) 42 years experience The Ohio State University Harding Hospital Department Of Psychiatry
Columbus 43210, COLUMBUS