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I feel stressed due to losing my job. Kindly help.
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 32-year-old male who recently lost my job, and the stress associated with it is taking a toll on my mental health. I feel constantly stressed and even experience symptoms of depression. Can you offer guidance on how to manage my mental health during such challenging times? Kindly... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I appreciate the confidence that you place in me for your healthcare consultation. I can understand your situation and your problem. I am sorry to hear about your job. You should try to follow the below guidelines to deal with your stress and cope with this challeng... Read Full »
My father suffers from a lack of confidence and headaches. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I am seeking urgent assistance for my father, who is grappling with various distressing symptoms. He is experiencing a lack of confidence, an intense burning sensation in his head, and struggles to eat while sitting due to breathlessness and impatience. Additionally, he faces difficult... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. I would appreciate more information about your father's health. Are there any additional medical conditions, such as diabetes mellitus (a metabolic disorder causing high sugar in the blood) or hypertension (high blo... Read Full »
What can be done to come out of my unwanted imagination?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 28-year-old, male suffering from a mental problem of living in a false world and lack of concentration since childhood. I am not able to recollect my imagination in a proper sequence. But mostly, they revolve around me imagining a young, dynamic politician of this country who is... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Imagination helps us to make a target or vision in our minds. It motivates us and directs us to achieve that. At times too much imagination becomes a type of coping mechanism or an escape phenomenon because you like yourself in your imag... Read Full »
I cannot stop imagining myself in different scenarios, acting like that. Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am 29 years old, and I cannot stop imagining myself in different scenarios, acting in such scenarios, and conversing with people who are not there. It is not as if I hallucinate and see people. I pose as all the characters and speak all their dialogues. These characters are mostly fr... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. As you said, it gives you freedom. Every one of us imagines things and creates a virtual world in our imagination. Doing so gives us some sort of relief from the day-to-day hassles and stress of real life. We can mol... Read Full »
How can I help my friend who is suffering from PTSD?
Query: Hi doctor, How can I help my friend who is suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder as a result of the trauma she experienced as a child? What strategies or coping mechanisms can I provide as a concerned friend to help her deal with the effects of her prior traumas, and how can I help create an... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your situation and the problem of your friend. You are a great friend and trying to help your friend is an excellent thing. I will give you some guidelines and suggestions which can help you and your friend. When you are going to support a friend with PT... Read Full »
I have a history of childhood trauma and PTSD. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I have a history of childhood trauma and have been experiencing symptoms that seem indicative of post-traumatic stress disorder. How does childhood trauma contribute to the development of PTSD, and what psychological approaches or therapies are effective in addressing the long-term impac... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your problem and situation. I will try my best to give you enough details about PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder). Childhood trauma can significantly contribute to the development of PTSD later in life. Trauma experienced during childhood, such as... Read Full »
I suffer from mental health issues. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 40-year-old woman who has recently observed shifts in my mental and emotional state. What constitutes mental health, and how can I evaluate my well-being? Are there particular risk factors for mental health issues? How can I promote daily mental well-being through lifestyle choi... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. It is commendable that you are taking a proactive approach to your mental health. Key aspects of well-being encompass emotional, psychological, and social dimensions. Regularly assessing your mood, thoughts, behaviors, an... Read Full »
Why do I feel as if my friend is using me monetarily?
Query: Hi doctor, I do not have any health issue. But, I am not in mental peace with my close friends. I do something that is unintentional and it bothers my friends. This creates a sense of agony in me; it bothers me a lot as I overthink. The issue can be very small and negligible, but I think that one of... Read Full »
Answer: Hello. Welcome to icliniq.com. The feeling that your friends are using you for money could be occurring due to trust issues. This results in a reaction formation and ultimately results in worsening of the situation. To prevent sudden reactions try to remain calm. Try to find out the cause for re... Read Full »
Please advice about the various aspects of healthy aging.
Query: Hello, I am a 58-year-old female. I am reaching out with a keen interest in understanding the various aspects of healthy aging and maintaining well-being as one advances in age. What are the key health considerations for individuals as they age? Are there specific screenings or preventive measures t... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. As we age, our bodies and health needs change, and it is essential to prioritize certain health considerations to promote well-being and prevent age-related diseases. Here are some key health considerations for individuals as they age: 1. Chronic diseases: The risk o... Read Full »
Why do I have consistent thoughts of committing a sexual assault after trying to finger a stripper?
Query: Hello doctor,I was in a strip club. I had a stripper perform a lap dance. She allowed me to touch her private parts. But, she pushed my hand away when I tried to finger her and continued with the dance as if this was not a problem. I have talked with a number of mental health specialists who have to... Read Full »
Dr. Radhakrishnan Nair Bhaskaran
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. So, what is bothering you? Is it the complaints from her side or the suspicions about acquiring sexually transmitted diseases? Feel free to ask your doubts with more details. Revert with more information to a sexologist online --> https://icliniq.com./ask-a-doctor... Read Full »