💭 “I want help… but not more pills.” If you’re living with schizophrenia, you’ve probably heard this phrase from your doctor more than once: “You’ll need to take medication long-term.” But what if you’ve already tried? What if the medication made you feel: Sluggish Emotionally flat Drowsy all the time Heavy, anxious, or disconnected from …
I Have Schizophrenia and I Don’t Want Medication. Can Therapy Help Me? Read More »
“डॉक्टर साहब, सब कुछ है… फिर भी मन खुश नहीं रहता। ये क्यों हो रहा है?” मैं अक्सर अपने क्लिनिक में ये बात सुनता हूँ। अच्छी नौकरी है, परिवार ठीक है, कोई बड़ी परेशानी नहीं — फिर भी एक अंदर से खालीपन, बेचैनी या ‘अधूरापन’ बना रहता है। यह सिर्फ एक भावना नहीं है। ये …
“सब कुछ होते हुए भी अंदर से खाली क्यों महसूस होता है?” Read More »
🌐 What Is Online Consultation? In today’s fast-moving, tech-driven world, not everyone can walk into a clinic. Work pressure, travel time, social anxiety, or living in a remote area—these are real barriers. That’s where online consultation steps in. An online consultation is a private video or audio session with a psychiatrist, where you get the …
Your Mental Health, One Click Away: Online Consultation with Dr. Rameez Shaikh Read More »
Quick‐fire overview (before we go deep) Hypomania = a “lighter-than-full-blown” high mood that still disrupts sleep and judgment.Mania = the full fireworks display: sleepless energy, racing thoughts, risky decisions. Both are part of Bipolar Spectrum disorders and need medical attention—no matter how “good” they feel in the moment. 1. How does it feel? (Symptoms with …
Understanding Hypomania & Mania: A Friendly Guide for Patients & Families Read More »
👋 Let’s talk honestly for a moment. There’s a growing storm we need to address — quietly brewing in the backbenches of our classrooms, college hostels, and local hangout spots. Mephedrone. Also known as MD, Meow Meow, or simply, “mad drug” by students. I’ve met teenagers — smart, ambitious kids — who never thought they’d …
Mephedrone (MD) Addiction in Young Students of Nagpur – The Hidden Crisis Read More »