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I have been suffering from severe anxiety and depression from the last august. And not able to handle that. And i am already on medication from August

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So meds not helping u ? ru taking as advised by a Psychiatrist ? ...  Read More

Hi! I've scheduled a virtual consultation for my mom living in CA. She has been going through extreme anxiety and depression. Does Dr. Payal Sharma Kamath speak Hindi and/or Gujarati?

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I think these questions should not Be directed to other doctors ...  Read More

It has been 3-4 years I have suffering with severe anxiety, depression. I get anxiety attack more often now a days than before. My relationships are not stable, had several break ups. Encounter insecurity and effecting on my health immensely.

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Hi thanks for seeking help here. That way you have described the things it’s suggest that you have mood swings which can be the part of the personality. We need to discuss on to help you out. Don’t wo ...  Read More

I have severe anxiety and depression from long time.my thought are full negative..i just want to know the contact of doctor who can really cure my problem..i m in mumbai now living along without my family..i feel like dying.

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Probably loneliness and lifestyle could be an issue. You can find many doctors and Counselling Psychologists in Mumbai. Go on www.practo.com ...  Read More

I have been suffering from severe sensorimotor anxiety, depression, panic attacks, from the past 18 months, I tend to focus on breathing and swallowing, thinking that I am breathing shallow and not deep enough and tend to take deep breaths, and continously get intrusive thoughts that I m not breathing in a proper rhythm, this increases my breathing

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The good news is, with your regular breathing pattern, you are able to achieve many things go in your routine life, and yet you just unhappy about it, due to various reasons. Probably, you woul ...  Read More

It started 4-5 years ago while I was studying. Since then, this problem has increased month by month. I have taken several online quizzes and maximum results were "Severe" for anxiety and depression. I don't know if there are more problems I suffer from. My life is upside down. I have absolutely no friends. I have arguments with family every now an

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Please visit counsellor and take homeopathy flower remedy and do yoga meditation and exercises Thanks ...  Read More

Whom should I prefer for treating anxiety a psychiatrist, psychologist or homeopathy? I believe I have severe and chronic anxiety and depression

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First visit psychologist , they will assess you. Based upon the severity level of your chief complaints,they may suggest psychotherapy if it is mild to moderate, or recommend psychiatrist for drug th ...  Read More

I’ve been having severe anxiety and depression for the past 1 year. The main reason is my mother who curses, physically abuses, verbally abuses, emotionally blackmails, mentally torments me and threatens me with the Bible. She acts like a psycho... forcing me to do uncomfortable things. She’s a control freak. Overbearing and therefore it gets claus

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Hello Friend, you need a counseling guidance to handle yourself first and then treat your mother. Suggest you to go for online counseling if you are not able to go out. ...  Read More

I have these thoughts about killing myself for like the past few years but i'm unable to do so because i know that'll hurt my family. I've been overeating and over sleeping for the past 4-5 months and i've gained like 10 kgs. I have thyroid(family heredity) and asthma (since childhood) but well that doesn't matter. I took these depression tests onl

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Depression and anxiety are curable with regular treatment and psychotherapy/ counseling. ...  Read More

I m suffering from anxiety and depression from past 19 months, I tend to focus on my breathing, swalloing thinking that what if my breathing stops, or I may not be able to breath in a proper rhythm, this increases my anxiety and the fear of dying, plz help I have become mental die to these anxiety

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Hi. You seem to be suffering from a panic anf anxiety disorder. You will need to see a psychiatrist immediately who will diagnose and treat accordingly. ...  Read More

Are there any homeopathic psychiatrists who give a single remedy treatment as per classical homeopathy without any mixing for OCD depression and anxiety. Slow treatment is not an issue but I am looking for someone who doesn't mix remedies or give separate multiple remedies but one as per the classical homeopathy

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Due to severe anxiety and panic disorder. I have been taking 2 citas forte and 2 provonal forte. Any side effects possible. How to reduce dose. And how to cure this severe tension panic disorder even little things.

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Hi, will need further history regarding the same to advise appropriately. Consult online for a second opinion ...  Read More

I have anxiety and depression symptoms like negative thoughts, overthinking, and poor sleep at night, my doctor psychiatrist have prescribed mirtaz 15mg , fostera 5 and panazep 12.5 mg, can these medicines cure my symptoms...

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Please consult with a video call on Practo ...  Read More

I have anxiety depression problem Phobia of health illness Mane MENTAT DS SYRUP START KI HAI 5 ML MORNING 5 ML EVENING... Pls suggest me

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Hello, thank you for sharing your concern. Symptoms like anxiety, low mood, or phobia related issues need proper evaluation, as they can vary in cause and severity from person to person. In Ayurveda, ...  Read More

Acid reflux Lots of acid making in stomach Burning stomach Gas passes with smell Nd feel hot (fermanted) Feel like diarrhea but not its gas passes After stool pass burning till 30 min to 1 hour Bloating with belching Dizziness Nausea whole day (Morning terrible) After eating food or water not feel good. Headache whole head Insomnia due to aci

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You mention ' she'. Is it for yourself or for your wife/ some female. Age, weight, lifestyle, pre-existing diseases and medication as well as temperament needs to be factored in before providing treat ...  Read More

I had been taking Nexito Plus for four months for anxiety and depression, but this time I changed the medicine to Rexipra Plus without informing my doctor. Will this cause any harm?

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Why change?? Without consult your doctor.previous drug is also good. ...  Read More

Hello Doctor, I Am Single Unmarried, I have been taking Paroxetine 12.5 mg for the past 1 week for anxiety, mild depression, and premature ejaculation. I take it at night after food as prescribed. Since starting the medication, I have been experiencing: • Nausea • Daytime drowsiness (even after sleeping 8-9 hours) • Occasional brain fog • Lack of a

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Need few more details for proper understanding of your issue. You can consult with me online on Practo or whatsapp on eight three one eight four six nine eight eight six for proper diagnosis, conclusi ...  Read More

Health related issues, mood, swings, anxiety, depression, loneliness, no sleep at night unhappy, physically ill

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Ok are you having all these issues ? We need to work on them slowly Need to understand when it started what are the triggers and help you with counseling / therapy ...  Read More

Hello. I am seeking clinical insight into a long term functional and emotional pattern. I am 26 with chronic difficulty maintaining routines, employment, and goal directed behaviour. I experience brief motivation followed by prolonged avoidance and mental shutdown. Previous psychiatric treatment for depression and anxiety did not improve symptoms.

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Hi What you are describing suggests long-term emotional and mental exhaustion, where your nervous system has been overwhelmed for years, leading to cycles of brief motivation followed by shutdown, av ...  Read More

I have anxiety and some time depression in my life..I take ashvagandrisht 15 ml morning 15 ml evening ... Can this tonic help me my anxiety...

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Namastey Thank you for sharing your concern. Anxiety and depression can affect both the mind and body, and it’s good that you have started treatment. Ashwagandharishta is helpful in reducing anxiet ...  Read More

Depression since 2018 after mother's death, memory loss don't remember 2018, 2019 year events..At present, taking overstress for small small things on daily basis, negative thinking, afraid of getting health issues, confused thought process unable to come at one conclusion. Gets tired easily and has excessive angry outbursts in very loud voice tone

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Hi.. this can happen due to chronic stress. Medicines and therapy can help. Consult online for treatment ...  Read More

I am suffering from anxiety and depression last 6 years I am on medication if I tapper medicine I am back day one situation when I started medicine any treatment in ayurveda who can help me without addiction pls guide me

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I am suffering from OCD and anxiety from last 11 years from 2014 to 2019 i take alprax 0.5 after that in 2019 I start psychiatric treatment and i take filxomine paroxotine clonozopam etizolam loga beta questa 10 parogen CR Clomistar vilazodone mirfast betaprob DD pramine not same time different different times when i am taking medicine my anxiety i

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Hi.. yes there are medicines which doesn't have much effect on liver. Consult online for treatment ...  Read More

I am suffering from anxiety and depression and there are some questions which I keep on asking myself during this time . 1. Does this feeling ever end ? 2. People say don't take medicine as it affects kidneys. But we know you have to take medication for this. 3. Why I have mood disorders during this period? Sometimes I am very happy and sometime

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Hii Anxiety and depression can make your mind a battlefield one moment you feel light and hopeful, and the next, heavy and helpless. The truth is, yes, this feeling does end. It doesn’t vanish overnig ...  Read More

I had consulted Dr.Tariq Ahmad Bhat on 08 February 2025 through Practo to treat Anxiety, Depression. Got relief. Again I have been suffering from Anxiety and Depression since 29thJuly 2025. Due to non availability of Dr. Tariq Ahmad Bhat in Practo, I had consulted Dr.S.K.Singh locally at Guwahati Assam on 18th July, 2025. During this one month th

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I have been diagnosed with anxiety recently by a psychiatrist but I was hallucinating as well as going through mild depression. The dr has prescribed me Roxbel CR and Serenace. Now the thing is I have been laughing for no reason and getting very aggressive for the past few days. What could be the reason ?

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I can see how unsettling this feels. Sudden laughing, aggression, and mood shifts often point to how your brain is reacting to both the illness and the medication. Sometimes medicines meant to calm ca ...  Read More

I am severe anxiety and depression patient from my initial age of childhood and now I am on many antidepressants and anti anxiety pills but the think is that I am going for perfectionism too much this days and if I don't do then my anxiety gets severe and I take too much clonazepam which make me faint..I don't know what to do now as I am now comple

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Take a long breathe and consult psychiatrist immediately. ...  Read More

Social anxiety- I am suffering from problem of social anxiety since my childhood. Talking to people, going to shops, public gathering events was very anxious and difficult for me. So i used to avoid these. Whenever i used to come home for holidays from school, i used to stay inside my home only. With time the social anxiety has reduced. Depressio

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🙏 Namaste, From your description, it appears you are experiencing a combination of Mansik Vikaras (psychological imbalances) mainly Chittodvega (anxiety) and Vishad (depression). In Ayurveda, ...  Read More

Hi I am suffering from Anxiety and Depressive disorder. Doctor has prescribed Tab Pari CR 12.5 and LOPEZ MD 2 Mg and Pranoval SR 40. I am taking these medicines for last 2 weeks but not finding much relief. Ca you please suggest if there are other medicines that I should be taking. Not getting proper sleep in the night and always feel fearful.

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Sometimes these medicine take time to act … if they dont help after a month , you can ask your doctor to try a different one . Medication is correct for your diagnosis. Try adding yoga and exercise in ...  Read More

I have been dealing with anxiety and depression. I have been on medications but now I feel tired of medications, and so I am unable to take them properly. i stay demotivated. I have suddenly become irritated at smallest of things. I am not able to focus or give my best in anything not even work.I feel like pushing everyone away. I feel like I am be

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Thank you for sharing what you are going through. It sounds like you have been feeling overwhelmed and exhausted, and it is understandable that managing both your emotions and medications has become d ...  Read More

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