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Question: Hi..in 2011 I suddenly generated a fear.That fear was like I cudnt see a fan as d moment I saw d fan I fely like seeing somebody hangging. While back in late ninties one of my nieghbour committed suiside. That fear suddenly came into mind n it did affect my studies n relationship. Since 2011 I always fight with the fear saying to myself its negative n sin n wrong thing.should I consult a pshyciatrist. I feel like I have developed anxiety n depression. Litle bit of anxiety was always there in me since childhood as my mother n her mother has had this type of anxiety n depression problem but basically we all are strong people. Please help.
Brief Answer:
You need to be prescribed few psychiatric medicines/psychotherapy
Detailed Answer:
Hi, Welcome to Health Care Magic.
It is a wise decision to ask your health related query here.
As you told you could transiently perceive as if somebody is hanging with fan.
Now kindly tell me:-
-- If this scene comes in your mind again and again?
-- if you know that it is just a false image and there is nothing at present?
-- if you try to stop this scene coming to your mind?
-- if despite trying to resist such image and thoughts it again comes to mind?
If your answers are yes then it appears to be most probably an Obsessive Phobia.
Since already you have genetic loading in form of your mother having anxiety and depression, chances of such a psychiatric illness is more in your case.
This kind of illness is treatable with medicines and psychotherapy. Already you have suffered a lot. So it will be a wise step to go for therapy.
Psychiatric illness can occur to any person even strongest of the strong may have psychiatric problems. So do not feel ashamed in getting help of a psychiatrist.
If you have further query, you may ask a follow up question. Otherwise please close the answer and rate it.
I wish you all the best.
You need to be prescribed few psychiatric medicines/psychotherapy
Detailed Answer:
Hi, Welcome to Health Care Magic.
It is a wise decision to ask your health related query here.
As you told you could transiently perceive as if somebody is hanging with fan.
Now kindly tell me:-
-- If this scene comes in your mind again and again?
-- if you know that it is just a false image and there is nothing at present?
-- if you try to stop this scene coming to your mind?
-- if despite trying to resist such image and thoughts it again comes to mind?
If your answers are yes then it appears to be most probably an Obsessive Phobia.
Since already you have genetic loading in form of your mother having anxiety and depression, chances of such a psychiatric illness is more in your case.
This kind of illness is treatable with medicines and psychotherapy. Already you have suffered a lot. So it will be a wise step to go for therapy.
Psychiatric illness can occur to any person even strongest of the strong may have psychiatric problems. So do not feel ashamed in getting help of a psychiatrist.
If you have further query, you may ask a follow up question. Otherwise please close the answer and rate it.
I wish you all the best.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Shanthi.E
Thanks a lot doctor. Yes is the ans to all tge questions you raised. You are correct I have an obsessive phobia n whn I talk to any reliable person like my mother itself (though she has a bit of anxiety coz of the circumtances she faced in her life but she do give good solutions I mean support) I feel good. Point is am staying in XXXXXXX n I dont know who is a good psychiatrists. But most importantly I do't like to take medicines. All I want is somebody to listen to me. I want to take out all my fear or sadness through talk only. Coz when I talk about my sadness then the fear automatically goes off.
Regards
XXXX
I feel like if I focus only on one target n achieve it then I can overcome this. Actualy I am pursuing ca n in 2011 I cleared my ca inter n aftr that since the fear occured I havent achieved a single success. I mean not even have fufilled any of my targets cz I never realy focused on my target. What is your suggestion doctor. With medicines I have heard people get addicted to it.so I dont want. A I want is somebody to.listen to me.
Regards
XXXX
I feel like if I focus only on one target n achieve it then I can overcome this. Actualy I am pursuing ca n in 2011 I cleared my ca inter n aftr that since the fear occured I havent achieved a single success. I mean not even have fufilled any of my targets cz I never realy focused on my target. What is your suggestion doctor. With medicines I have heard people get addicted to it.so I dont want. A I want is somebody to.listen to me.
Brief Answer:
You must go for therapy
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXX,
I can understand your concern.
I want to clear a myth, that psychiatric medicines are addicting. This is not true.
Do you take medicines when you suffer from some infection?
Does any body in your relation takes medicine for diabetes/hypertension?
Similarly any body can have a psychiatric illness, for which he/she may require few medicines for a period of time.
In your case as you told, you have significant personal sufferings and decline in academics (you could not achieve a single success/ could not fulfill any of your target). Think how well you are without therapy. You are living a miserable life.
Therapy is aimed to relieve your personal sufferings, to make you confident so that you can pursue your goal and achieve in life whatever you want to.
Medicines can be gradually tapered and stopped after a period of stabilization of illness.
There are good psychiatrists in your city also. You may find if you have will. Taking any body's name will be injustice to others.
For mental support and talking your near and dear ones are always there. You can initiate a direct conversation for any future guidance.
Take care.
You must go for therapy
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXX,
I can understand your concern.
I want to clear a myth, that psychiatric medicines are addicting. This is not true.
Do you take medicines when you suffer from some infection?
Does any body in your relation takes medicine for diabetes/hypertension?
Similarly any body can have a psychiatric illness, for which he/she may require few medicines for a period of time.
In your case as you told, you have significant personal sufferings and decline in academics (you could not achieve a single success/ could not fulfill any of your target). Think how well you are without therapy. You are living a miserable life.
Therapy is aimed to relieve your personal sufferings, to make you confident so that you can pursue your goal and achieve in life whatever you want to.
Medicines can be gradually tapered and stopped after a period of stabilization of illness.
There are good psychiatrists in your city also. You may find if you have will. Taking any body's name will be injustice to others.
For mental support and talking your near and dear ones are always there. You can initiate a direct conversation for any future guidance.
Take care.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Shanthi.E
then.sir please help me in finding a good psychiatrist in my city XXXXXXX I ll be very helpfull to you.
Brief Answer:
You can find it in nearby medical college/multispeciality hospital
Detailed Answer:
you can go in nearby medical college and hospital/ multispeciality hospital for taking appointment of a psychiatrist.
All the best.
You can find it in nearby medical college/multispeciality hospital
Detailed Answer:
you can go in nearby medical college and hospital/ multispeciality hospital for taking appointment of a psychiatrist.
All the best.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Shanthi.E
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