Here are questions from readers that were addressed by leading psychiatrist Dr Manish Bajpayee. The identities of the solution-seekers have been withheld to protect their privacy.
Doctor, I have noticed my 19-year-old son is behaving strangely for the past two months. One week he is very happy, excited and full life. He goes out, keeps shopping and seems full of energy. Suddenly the following few days he is very quiet and just sits in the room. He doesn’t meet even his girlfriend during this time. I tried asking him but he said nothing was wrong. This is happening almost every week and I am really worried now. My husband says he’s fine and its normal mood swings at his age. My friend suggested that I write to you for your advice. Is this normal?
Any such behaviour could be a mental issue or a normal variant from ages 16 to 20 years. this behaviour can be normal but if there is anything that catches the eye of the parents then it must be taken seriously. Please observe your son’s behaviour on a functional level when it comes to academics and social behaviour. It could be dysthymia, which is mild depression. In case, he is being disruptive when it comes to his daily activities then you should take him to see a psychologist or a psychiatrist.
My family and friends tell me that I have become very irritable and keep arguing about everything all the time. They said it must be because of my BP but I have been checking it every week and its always normal. Yesterday also I checked and it was 110/75. I don’t know why this happens but I feel a little strange and get angry with almost everything. Please help me doctor. Do I have a mental problem?
Your blood pressure is normal as assessed. A mix of anxiety and depression causes irritability. With this being said, it comes as no surprise to find that some people who suffer from anxiety/depression would opt into using products like cbd oil florida, in the hopes of making it a lot easier to manage. We can all do with help sometimes, especially when it comes to our health. If you easily lose your temper or have disturbed sleep then it points towards a mental health issue. Your mood swings may be a case of dysthymia, which is a state of being mildly depressed. You should consult a mental health specialist if this behaviour persists. They might offer you a way to help with your depression, whether that is through antidepressants or alternative medicines such as cannabis and cannabis-based products. If you are interested in using cannabis to aid with your depression or anxiety, you can get more information here.
Doctor I get nervous around people I don’t know and it’s been unbelievably scary as I find it difficult to go talk to them. It’s a kind of social anxiety that I have. Please help me, I really don’t know what to do.
This kind of social anxiety stems from a social phobia. It is the most common mental health issue. Around 90% of people have it. It comes from the fear of being scrutinized or examined. It generally gets relieved over time, though some find getting access to a NY Medical Marijuana Card can help. You need to be around people who do not scrutinize you or judge you constantly. To get over this fear, many people start teaching as it helps to build confidence over time. This is condition is very much treatable. It can also be resolved with psychotherapy and medication, some people have stopped using pharmaceutical medication and started using CBD products to combat their anxiety in certain situations, look into cbd vape juice near me to try this for yourself.
I am in my early twenties and I have always been over-sensitive and impulsive. In the past year there have been many incidents where these two factor have led me to do regrettable things. This results in mood swings and anxiety that lasts for weeks. I am scared that I may end up doing something that I can’t control. Please advise?
Anxiety since childhood may be the base for your behaviour. As we grow up, we also grow to become more impulsive. If there is sever impulse, then you may end up harming yourself and relationships. Impulse discontrol can manifest as episodic anger or irrational behaviour, fire setting, kleptomania and trichotillomania. All of these come under impulse discontrol. You must immediately consult a psychiatrist or a psychologist.
Dr Manish Bajpayee is a consultant psychiatrist in Pune with over 20 years of extensive clinical experience in assessing and treating clients with a range of psychological problems and other mental health related issues. He is currently a consultant with Inamdar Hospital and Ruby Hall Clinic.
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