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Difficulty In Enjoying The Present, Work, Due To Habit Of Analyzing Every Situation. Suggestions?

Mam, i have problem of analysing every situation and make all possible judgement of every action of other people, and of thinking all day anything which comes in my mind irrespective of its importance. I feel like my one mind remains in present and other strong one remain in its own imaginary world with no realistic thing, that is the reason i feel i am not able to enjoy my day,my work everything although i dont have any big major problem in life which disturbs me Can you please help me in this regard?
Fri, 4 Jan 2013
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Psychiatrist 's  Response
Hi,

Welcome to HealthcareMagic Public Forum

From above description following are possibilities in your case:
-Obsessive compulsive disorder
-Generalized anxiety disorder
-Depression
-Combination of above

There is need to confirm diagnosis by history and mental status examination by psychiatrist. Apart from that effective treatment is available for these conditions. So, it is better to visit nearby psychiatrist.

I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you.
Wish you Good Health.

Regards,
Dr. Ashish Mittal
www.99doctor.com
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Psychiatrist Dr. Sundar Gnanavel's  Response
Hello.......
Thanks for your query. The symptoms you report of-intrusive, unwanted thoughts and being preoccupied with them are features of obsessive-compulsive disorder, a form of anxiety disorder. You require a through psychiatric evaluation following which you can be started on a suitable anti-obsessive drugs and psychotherapy (eg thought stopping exercises). It is a disorder with definite treatment strategies. Hence there is no need to fear. Hope you found the information useful.
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Dr Sundar Gnanavel
Psychiatrist
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Difficulty In Enjoying The Present, Work, Due To Habit Of Analyzing Every Situation. Suggestions?

Hi, Welcome to HealthcareMagic Public Forum From above description following are possibilities in your case: -Obsessive compulsive disorder -Generalized anxiety disorder -Depression -Combination of above There is need to confirm diagnosis by history and mental status examination by psychiatrist. Apart from that effective treatment is available for these conditions. So, it is better to visit nearby psychiatrist. I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you. Wish you Good Health. Regards, Dr. Ashish Mittal www.99doctor.com