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Re: Psychiatric Doctor In The House: Advise On Psychological And Mental Health Issue by NayaNdupu: 1:22am On May 29, 2016
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Re: Psychiatric Doctor In The House: Advise On Psychological And Mental Health Issue by obuksjr(m): 9:01pm On May 31, 2016
@NayaNdupu,Sir you are doing a nice job here.I am currently doing my psychiatric posting and I have learnt much by following this your thread.

May God bless you.
Re: Psychiatric Doctor In The House: Advise On Psychological And Mental Health Issue by NayaNdupu: 7:47am On Jun 04, 2016
Whao!
Obuksjr thanks alot.
Never know who is reading or following this thread .
Thanks and God bless you too.
Re: Psychiatric Doctor In The House: Advise On Psychological And Mental Health Issue by Joel3(m): 2:14pm On Jun 10, 2016
NayaNdupu

sometimes I do have this blurred vision and other things like I explained before. and which my doc in last session sent me to go to hospital that has eye clinic and I should ensure i go there before my next appointment.
what I believe maybe he want to rule out some issues in case of something else.

today I went to Stella obasenjo hospital eye clinic and carryout some eye test. I was told my eye pressure was too low and below average. and did other eye test some which comes out inconclusive as 3 confirmation test different from each other which rendered it inconclusive, but the doc said my issue is confusing. and that if he where to prescribed anything for me that I would need a eye glasses. I totally disagree with him I don't need a glass. and instead tried to explain how the whole thing started and mention ocuvite and medication history.

its not everyday it worsen base on diet. if carbohydrates intake is too much i will experience it. but when I cut down on carbohydrates and alcohol it feels OK.

he then understand the whole thing. he then said he will carryout research on the subject matter that I should give him the name of the drugs "amitriptyline" that I should come back 2 weeks time.

I will try to call you and your confirmation of this post.


thanks.
Re: Psychiatric Doctor In The House: Advise On Psychological And Mental Health Issue by Joel3(m): 7:00am On Jun 24, 2016
I didn't heard from you NayaNdupu reasons I didn't call, today is the day I will be going to the eye clinic.
Re: Psychiatric Doctor In The House: Advise On Psychological And Mental Health Issue by BrightEye(m): 1:58am On Jun 25, 2016
Pls help!!!!
Doc, I am an addict of tramadol drug, and I tried stopping it recently but was faced with the life threatening withdrawal symptoms, so bad that I had to take it back. Pls is there any drug I can use to suppress the withdrawal symptoms, or anything I can do to stop the drug completely?
Re: Psychiatric Doctor In The House: Advise On Psychological And Mental Health Issue by Joel3(m): 8:20am On Jun 25, 2016
BrightEye, what kind of withdrawal symptoms do you get? mood change or headache? I am also scared to taper off antidepressant - Drugs.

i am planning to do that before October.
Re: Psychiatric Doctor In The House: Advise On Psychological And Mental Health Issue by Joel3(m): 9:05am On Jun 25, 2016


@nayaNdupu. the eye clinic doc said he checked on the drugs and found out that it also caused eye complications. and that the test conducted in my eyes shows Astigmatism. and the drugs can also caused or influence it. the doc seems to be confused in his speech, does this two things Aline? he didn't give me any of the test results which i paid for but rather he only told me to tell my doc what he said and my doc should know what to do and if he sent me back I should come tell him. already i saw the eye pressure test the day when the lady who did the eye pressure was doing it. the left eye is 8mmHg and the right is 9mmHg

he is neither here or there but one thing I understand is that he don't just want to admit or claim it's the drugs. rather from his experience he is taking of eye classes, which I do not agreed to or accept. I am not bothered with the blurred vision anyway as its not always there as it reflect more on my deit.. but rather my worried is if it's doing any damage to my eyes or just a temporary thing.

the eye doc said he hadn't seen my case before and that's why he was very interested to researched about it. so thanks to this case which just add more experience to his career and knowledge.


The general doctor that first recommend me to amitriptyline added acuvite to it. before I was sent to the specialist who didn't added acuvite. I might understand the specialist only concentrate on his field maybe that's why or I might be wrong. or maybe I should just keep on taking acuvite twice or thrice a week, I don't just know. well until I go back there to see my doc, I will let you know.

I did research and found out that low eye pressure Hypotony and Astigmatism relationship. but in most site some say it is lesser than 8 that is low.









Re: Psychiatric Doctor In The House: Advise On Psychological And Mental Health Issue by BrightEye(m): 8:59pm On Jun 25, 2016
Joel3 , the symptoms were terrible: headache, unmotivated, anxiety, restlessness of legs, nausea, and sometimes tired of life. I would be stuck to my bed throughout the day. I won't feel like going out or work. It was pretty much scary!
Re: Psychiatric Doctor In The House: Advise On Psychological And Mental Health Issue by Joel3(m): 9:35pm On Jun 25, 2016
BrightEye

then you need to be placed on rehab. a withdrawal method i think. if you stop it without a train specialist in physiatrists you will have yourself to blame suicide will be your only option. I am still scared for withdrawal from my prolonged use of antidepressants. I am planning on that before this year runs out. you have to wait for the original poster to help you out.

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) physicians, also known as physiatrists , treat a wide variety of medical conditions affecting the brain
Re: Psychiatric Doctor In The House: Advise On Psychological And Mental Health Issue by BrightEye(m): 9:56pm On Jun 25, 2016
joel3 , I appreciate your response. I actually am a social phobic person who, by accidentally coming in contact with the drug, found it helpful in managing my anxiety disorder. As a social phobic, I move on well in social activities with the influence of that drug. But the side effects are what I am scared of.
Waiting for Doc anyway.
Re: Psychiatric Doctor In The House: Advise On Psychological And Mental Health Issue by NayaNdupu: 2:17am On Jun 27, 2016
Hello Bright eye,
A few questions for you
How old are you?
How long have you been on this drug?
What Dose and frequency are you on now?
You talked about having social phobia before you started using the drug.
What do u refer to as social phobia?
Re: Psychiatric Doctor In The House: Advise On Psychological And Mental Health Issue by Amhappy(f): 9:54am On Jun 27, 2016
Hello doc,what causes postpartum depression and how can it be avoided?
Re: Psychiatric Doctor In The House: Advise On Psychological And Mental Health Issue by Olagold(m): 11:01am On Jun 27, 2016
wHAT CAN BE THE CAUSE OF FALLING DOWN HELPLESSLY AND GETTING UP AFTER ABOUT 5MIN. IT HAPPENS ALMOST THRICE A WEEK. THE PERSON IS ALSO GOING THROUGH DEPRESSION.
Re: Psychiatric Doctor In The House: Advise On Psychological And Mental Health Issue by BrightEye(m): 2:34pm On Jun 27, 2016
NayaNdupu:
Hello Bright eye,
A few questions for you
How old are you?
How long have you been on this drug?
What Dose and frequency are you on now?
You talked about having social phobia before you started using the drug.
What do u refer to as social phobia?

- i am 28 years old sir.
-have been on the drug for two years now.
-i take minimum of 200mg and maximum of 400mg everyday.
-Yes. Though undiagnosed , I showed some symptoms of a phobia perceived as social anxiety disorder. I was always concerned about how people would read me in any social gathering, which I therefore try to avoid attending. I am a bit shy and find it difficult to initiate conversations with a stranger. Panic attack is not the least, and I was alcoholic (not extremely) before I started using the drug. Thanks.
Re: Psychiatric Doctor In The House: Advise On Psychological And Mental Health Issue by NayaNdupu: 9:35pm On Jun 27, 2016
Brighteye,
Seems you had social phobia initially
But you went into self medication which have even further complicated your condition.
You need proper assessment and treatment for the social phobia first.
If your dependence or addiction persists while receiving treatment for the social phobia, then you may first be managed on outpatient basis and if unsuccessful then a residential rehab may help.

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Re: Psychiatric Doctor In The House: Advise On Psychological And Mental Health Issue by NayaNdupu: 9:51pm On Jun 27, 2016
Olagold,
Some causes of your complaint include syncope, seizure, other medical conditions, pseudoseizure etc
May start assessment by preliminary laboratory investigations to rule out medical causes first before looking for psychological causes.


Amhappy,
Post partum depression can be caused by hormonal fluctuations during pregnancy.
Risk factors include previous history of depression, history of depression in family, psychological challenges in pregnancy, overwhelming stress, lack of social support, sleep deprivation etc
Prevention - identifying those at a risk and offering psychological support, good social support, adequate rest and sleep,exercise and healthy diet.

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Re: Psychiatric Doctor In The House: Advise On Psychological And Mental Health Issue by Nobody: 6:55pm On Jun 28, 2016
Hello doc, I always feel tired, don't like being around many people, i easily get tired of talking,constant headache,panic attack, I feel vibration inside my body esp in my arms nn legs smx, etc ...... Plz what could be d cause n possible solution?
Re: Psychiatric Doctor In The House: Advise On Psychological And Mental Health Issue by NayaNdupu: 5:39am On Jun 30, 2016
Boaseth24,
Sounds to me like a depressive episode.
Possible causes include environmental, psychological, biological, personality traits....
Possible solutions- adequate sleep, exercise, psychotherapy and maybe medications depending on the severity and if other approaches fail.
Re: Psychiatric Doctor In The House: Advise On Psychological And Mental Health Issue by joyousmother2016: 7:26pm On Jul 01, 2016
Hello doc, I had surgery of recent & when I woke up from it I discovered that I have excessive reading disorder. This has led to insomnia. I am a bookworm generally but I've not really experience this excessive reading. I read and I understand, even in my sleep the same book I've read will keep passing through my memory. Its as if my brain photocopied all the details of the book.
I can't skim like I do before. I cry when I read comments that are incomplete. This started just 3 days after the surgery. Pls help as I want to get back to my real me.
Re: Psychiatric Doctor In The House: Advise On Psychological And Mental Health Issue by NayaNdupu: 3:59am On Jul 17, 2016
Hello joyous mother 2016,

If I understand you clearly, your problem now is inability to sleep right?

If yes, what time do you go to bed and when do you wake?

Can you tell more about the sleep?
Re: Psychiatric Doctor In The House: Advise On Psychological And Mental Health Issue by mildflame: 6:03am On Jul 18, 2016
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Re: Psychiatric Doctor In The House: Advise On Psychological And Mental Health Issue by mildflame: 6:05am On Jul 18, 2016
NayaNdupu:
I am a certified Psychiatrist with about 10 years experience in mental and psychological issues practising in Lagos, Nigeria. Have any issues as regards mental health? Let me hear and advise you.

I just find out your thread, great job you are doing .Can you recommend a centre specifically for female adult with mental instability.
Public, religious or private will be welcome
Re: Psychiatric Doctor In The House: Advise On Psychological And Mental Health Issue by NayaNdupu: 7:28pm On Jul 20, 2016
Mildflame,
Where do you want Lagos state or where? I can speak more of Lagos.
Re: Psychiatric Doctor In The House: Advise On Psychological And Mental Health Issue by Nobody: 8:51pm On Jul 20, 2016
I need help, my social phobia is getting worst.
is it 100% curable?
Re: Psychiatric Doctor In The House: Advise On Psychological And Mental Health Issue by joyousmother2016: 9:08pm On Jul 20, 2016
NayaNdupu:
Hello joyous mother 2016,

If I understand you clearly, your problem now is inability to sleep right?

If yes, what time do you go to bed and when do you wake?

Can you tell more about the sleep?


I go to bed as early as 9pm not sleeping though. I switch off my phone, switch off the light, absolutely no book in my bedroom. But I still don't sleep till maybe around 5 or 6am, I sleep for an hour or 2 then I am up again. I know I read a lot when I wake up, reading throughout the day.
Re: Psychiatric Doctor In The House: Advise On Psychological And Mental Health Issue by Joel3(m): 8:21pm On Jul 21, 2016
this week I see my doc who told me i was lucky to have low eye pressure he said the opposite would have called for concern. when I talk about astigmatism he said I should forget about that. and he said did they tried to give you glasses I said yes. he said forget about that.


now due to my recommendation to him to start giving up from the drugs which he approved I started it from last session. i am already tailoring off medication. moving to 25mg from 50mg. two night so far my sleep was really terrible endless waking up every hour. the fact I am prepared and was expecting the reaction was also helping. i do tiring and weakening exercise every night t to help boost the sleep.

today I had program to see someone but I had to hang around somewhere for him. the only avenue was for me to buy soft drink. I bought mineral and egg row, who sent me?. my head pressure and funny sensation comes all of a sudden from no where. eat ringing was not left out my condition was really bad.

I am so tired.

this evening already drank 4 battles of bear I am just too tired.
Re: Psychiatric Doctor In The House: Advise On Psychological And Mental Health Issue by mildflame: 12:46pm On Jul 22, 2016
NayaNdupu:
Mildflame, Where do you want Lagos state or where? I can speak more of Lagos.
Lagos please
Re: Psychiatric Doctor In The House: Advise On Psychological And Mental Health Issue by Joel3(m): 10:13pm On Aug 06, 2016
I have successfully move and stable on 25mg at night. no cause for alarm its over 30days now.

the fact the whole thing has not clear yet. I think I would need to stick to one a day for very long time. and this made me to develop some confident that this thing will come to pass. but will de symptoms ever go completely? which I doubt my most nightmare now is sugar. let see how 3 more month going to look like.
Re: Psychiatric Doctor In The House: Advise On Psychological And Mental Health Issue by Joel3(m): 5:14pm On Aug 30, 2016
hello, from the past one month I already move from one dose to half a night.

I break the drugs into two. so let assume its 10mg to 12mg or there about. I have not yet skip any days.

my doc is no longer present at the hospital. and I have been buy the drug outside myself.

the symptoms is not cleared yet but since I can manage it with this low dose what does it means?

it this a sign that it will go?
Re: Psychiatric Doctor In The House: Advise On Psychological And Mental Health Issue by Joel3(m): 5:20pm On Sep 17, 2016
hello. I started skipping one or two days. one or two days. but now today makes it 3 days without the half dose. I don't just know if I should just hold it for now or should still continue. but one thing is symptoms is not cleared out yet but just that it's manageable.

my mindset towards it contribute to the healing. as I always tell myself its nothing but anxiety. not spiritual and I am not going crazy

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