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Which med is better for long term

Respected Doctors, Diagnosed with Bipolar 1 disorder. Prescribed Divaa and Oxetol by two different doctors. Pls guide as to which one is better and can be taken for  long term. Thank you and regards to all.

I think I have OCD

I think a lot on anything. Literally on anything. There are lots of bad thoughts in my mind. Before doing anything I think it will be wrong and I always think about the worst case which can happen. I do panic and tention on very small things and those things which can never happen. Even I know the worst case will never happen, I can not stop myself from thinking about that. I am in great trouble, please help me by giving me suggestions what to do. I have ruined my work life balance and study for this, even I have ruined relationships with my family and friends for this bad habit.

MRI for dementia

My aunt is suffering from mild to moderate dementia I have consulted a psychiatrist that has suggested to do an MRI brain for dementia apart from the MRI brain are there any dementia related tests as well that I should do or MRI brain would be sufficient

Melancholic, negative thoughts

My daughter Aparajita,who has just completed her B. Com, complains having unclear evacuation and abdominal pain sometimes. All her pathological reports, ultrasound are normal. We have consulted Physian also, who okayed everything checking all the body parameters. She is an intelligent student. But anytime when there is tendency of flatulence and abdominal pain, she becomes sad and negative. We are regularly trying to make her positive. She wish to do MBA, but she is losing confidence that everything will not be normal when she may stay away from home for study. Please prescribe medication and necessary advice.

Unable to come out of negative thoughts

Hi Doctor i am a 40 year old woman I do have 6 year old he goes to school regularly, but hyper so I get medication from concern doctor and about my husband he doesn't works he left the job so I am taking care of family we don't get intimate as he has erection so he usse viagra once in a while we have we end up fighting when ever I try to get closer my mind and thoughts doesn't allow to get closer with him .my problem is that I am getting attracted to other men who is friendly and hes married having 2 kids I don't know how to to control my thoughts and concentrate on my kid please do help me so I don't hurt myself or go in wrong direction

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