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Chronic Anxiety and Procrastination

I have been diagnosed with Dysthymia and OCD earlier by a psychiatrist. I have been struggling with chronic procrastination for more than 2 years now and it has affected my professional and personal life a lot. I have tried Behavioural Therapy as well a while ago for depression. But things have not changed. There are a lot of factors affecting this including low self esteem, negative environment/pressure from family, lack of interest in daily life, etc. I have been stuck in this cycle of guilt and avoidance for more than 2 years now and it's taking a huge toll on me now. It's affecting my personal and financial goals as well as my professional performance.

OCD - hand wash

OCD for hand wash treatment, she constantly has urges to wash hands every time which shows signs of ocd

Hyper self awareness

Hello doctor, I’ve been dealing with a constant self-awareness problem for a long time. I keep noticing my thoughts, body sensations, and especially my eye contact, which makes me uncomfortable in social situations. This started around 4 years ago when I was in 11th class and went through a phase of depression. At that time, I had issues like sleeplessness, overthinking, and constantly analysing my thoughts. I also had very high phone usage earlier (which I have now reduced), but I feel my attention is still stuck inward. My main problem right now is difficulty with natural eye contact and excessive self-awareness. I would like guidance on how to manage this and feel normal again.

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

Anxiety and panic attacks

I have been digenose with anxiety and panic attacks in 2024 then I go to a doctor he gives me medicine for one year I feel good after I quit medicine I feel agai symptoms then again I goes to her he gave medicine. Again for one year then I have some work i can't again go to him and I take one day gap for panoxil ls myself other wise doctor advice me daily unless I tell you to quit. It now from past three weeks i feel again symptoms what should I do now

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Mr. Robert Alan Bornstein - Psychologist
Mr. Robert Alan Bornstein Psychologist (Graduate, Ph.D.) 53 years experience Ohio State Harding Hospital
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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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