Suggest remedy for mental health problem
Patient: I ve had a reoccurring dream for as long as I can remember. The dream is that the objects and people around me are shrinking and growing quickly. Usually in the dream, I ll be holding something, usually a toothpick or a stick, and it grows or shrinks right in front of me. The people around me are speaking to me but I do not understand. The people will grow and proportionally. I feel as if I can t breath in the dream because of what going on. Just thinking about the dream makes me feel like my throat is closing. I ve researched it and found that there is a condition called Micropsia. also known as Alice In Wonderland Syndrome. Those who have the condition have hallucinations that the things around them are growing and shrinking, or seeming far away or very close. I only have dreams about things growing and shrinking, but I do have horrible depth perception. Thank you for your time, and please respond as soon as you can. Doctor: DearWe understand your concernsI went through your description. I can categorically rule out micropsia. You are just having dreams and dream analysis is a complex analysis. Only 5 % of dream analysis came true. But what am I worried is that why are you worried about a dream which is not at all worrysome. And I think that is your problem. You are worried about that dream and that worry makes you to expect the dream. Once you expect something, body gives you (that is the essence of positive thinking). Once you get it you again start worrying and again expect it. Such cycle goes on and you become worried nd anxious. We call it obsessive thinking. Ignore the dream and concentrate on your education / profession. Within a week you shall be cleared. You can also consult a psychological counselor for further advice.If you feel that I can be of help to you, feel free to post a direct question to me and am obliged to serve your cause. I shall prescribe Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques tailor made for you to clear your problems.Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.Good luck.