1. Home
  2. Expert
  3. Laeeq Tahir

expert type icon EXPERT

Laeeq Tahir

Psychiatrist

Dr. Laeeq Tahir is a top Psychiatrist in Moncton, . With a passion for the field and an unwavering commitment to their specialty, Dr. Laeeq Tahir is an expert in changing the lives of their patients for the better. Through their designated cause and expertise in the field, Dr. Laeeq Tahir is a prime example of a true leader in healthcare. As a leader and expert in their field, Dr. Laeeq Tahir is passionate about enhancing patient quality of life. They embody the values of communication, safety, and trust when dealing directly with patients. In Moncton, NB, Dr. Laeeq Tahir is a true asset to their field and dedicated to the profession of medicine.
Learn More About Me
Laeeq Tahir
  • Moncton, NB
  • Robert Wood Johnson Medical School/Quaid-E Azam Medical College
  • Accepting new patients

Can people with bipolar work?

Bipolar disorder is a treatable illness and the treatment has been refined over the past two decades. If treated optimally, patients can and are able to go back to work and perform READ MORE
Bipolar disorder is a treatable illness and the treatment has been refined over the past two decades. If treated optimally, patients can and are able to go back to work and perform well.

Laeeq Tahir, MBBS., MD., FRCPC

Why do I feel so awful after binge eating?

Feeling awful after the binge eating episode is the cardinal symptom of binge eating disorder. It just confirms that you may have binge eating disorder if you have a couple of READ MORE
Feeling awful after the binge eating episode is the cardinal symptom of binge eating disorder. It just confirms that you may have binge eating disorder if you have a couple of other symptoms of the eating disorder in the absence of compensatory behavior, like purging after eating. You should consider seeing a professional to get diagnosed properly and get treated, as it is a treatable illness.

Can I live with bipolar disorder without medication?

Usually, it’s not possible to live without any treatment as symptoms tend to reoccur.

Can antidepressants help with anger?

If anger is part of someone’s depression or anxiety disorder, it may help. Otherwise, anger management therapy is recommended for both anger types with or without depression. READ MORE
If anger is part of someone’s depression or anxiety disorder, it may help. Otherwise, anger management therapy is recommended for both anger types with or without depression.

What are the main signs of autism?

The normal parameters that may not be achieved by the child in Autism are: 1. Ability to look at you and when he wants to show you something 2. Look when you point to READ MORE
The normal parameters that may not be achieved by the child in Autism are:

1. Ability to look at you and when he wants to show you something
2. Look when you point to something
3. Use imagination to pretend play
4. Take interest in other children
5. Like to climb on things like stairs
6. Enjoy playing peek-a-boo/hide and seek
7. Can build tower of bricks
8. May sit alone and scream rather than calling out for mother
9. May not notice when parent leave or return
10. Resist being kissed or hugged by parents
11. Making eye contact
12. Being ware of environment
13. Showing interest in toys etc.
14. Not having bizarre repetitive behavior like flicking fingers before eyes.
15. Good coordination and fine motor skills,
16. Cooperate with bathing and hair cuts

And many more.

Laeeq Tahir, MBBS., MD., FRCPC

Does counseling help with anxiety?

It definitely does.

Laeeq Tahir, MBBS., MD., FRCPC

What happens if you take antidepressants when not depressed?

It may not do anything, or you may get some side effects.

Laeeq Tahir, MBBS., MD., FRCPC

My child is overweight and feeling depressed?

Please get him to the counseling with a psychotherapist and a nutritionist.

Laeeq Tahir, MBBS., MD., FRCPC

How to help people with bipolar mania during the coronavirus?

Please make sure that he takes his medications regularly and stay in touch with his support system including family, friends, doctor, and therapist. Laeeq Tahir, MBBS., MD., READ MORE
Please make sure that he takes his medications regularly and stay in touch with his support system including family, friends, doctor, and therapist.

Laeeq Tahir, MBBS., MD., FRCPC

Should people with bipolar disorder take SSRIs during this stressful time?

SSRIs can help with stress-related anxiety and depression, but using them for bipolar disorder without any mood stabilizer could bring the manic symptoms faster. Laeeq Tahir, READ MORE
SSRIs can help with stress-related anxiety and depression, but using them for bipolar disorder without any mood stabilizer could bring the manic symptoms faster.

Laeeq Tahir, MBBS., MD., FRCPC

What is the best antidepressant for anxiety and insomnia?

Although all antidepressants are good for anxiety, unfortunately, most of the antidepressants we use these days do not work best or insomnia, with one exception of Mirtazapine, READ MORE
Although all antidepressants are good for anxiety, unfortunately, most of the antidepressants we use these days do not work best or insomnia, with one exception of Mirtazapine, that need to be taken at night. However, depending on individual patient's profile and their response to medications, some other medications can be used as an adjunct for augmentation of anti-anxiety effects of antidepressants and sleeplessness.

How long does postpartum depression last?

If treated appropriately on time before it become chronic, it usually takes about 6 months of treatment even though symptom resolution may occur by 6-8 weeks. If it’s the second READ MORE
If treated appropriately on time before it become chronic, it usually takes about 6 months of treatment even though symptom resolution may occur by 6-8 weeks. If it’s the second time, then it may take longer.

Can depression be prevented in seniors?

With timely intervention, making sure of adequate nutrition and care, particularly making sure that they have proper psychosocial support, yes, it can be prevented.

What is the difference between a nervous breakdown and a psychotic break?

Nervous breakdown is a broader term mostly used by lay public that may or may not include psychosis. It could be extreme of anxiety with severe panic attack or dissociative episode. READ MORE
Nervous breakdown is a broader term mostly used by lay public that may or may not include psychosis. It could be extreme of anxiety with severe panic attack or dissociative episode. However, psychosis is the break away from reality with perceptual abnormalities like hallucinations and thoughts abnormality like delusional thoughts.

How long can psychosis last?

There are many variables involved in recovery from psychosis, including the acuity abs chronically of illness as well as optimum treatment.

What is good for bipolar depression?

Your friend should see a professional ASAP to get proper treatment, please.

Is anxiety considered a mental illness?

Yes, anxiety is a very common mental illness.

Can a binge eating disorder be linked to anxiety?

Even though the scientific literature is not so clear about causative link of anxiety to binge eating disorder, anxiety and binge eating are often comorbid.

Is depression caused by a chemical imbalance?

Yes, chemical imbalance is what keep causing symptoms of depression even though there could be predisposing factors like genetics and precipitating factors like severe stress. READ MORE
Yes, chemical imbalance is what keep causing symptoms of depression even though there could be predisposing factors like genetics and precipitating factors like severe stress.

Supplement “DIM”?

Since there is no real scientific research done on this compound, I would recommend not to use it, particularly if you are taking antidepressant/anti-anxiety meds to avoid drug-drug READ MORE
Since there is no real scientific research done on this compound, I would recommend not to use it, particularly if you are taking antidepressant/anti-anxiety meds to avoid drug-drug interactions until there is solid scientific research.