Archive for November, 2006

Is my sister being overmedicated

By Kristina Randle, Ph.D., LCSW on Monday, November 27th, 2006
Q. My sister is 45 yrs old. At age 20 she was diagnosed as being bipolar/manic, she also has had an eating disorder since that time - ranging from bulemia to anorexia. She is now back to being anorexic. At one time, she was ...
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I have BPD and am a mother of 2, husband in Iraq

By Kristina Randle, Ph.D., LCSW on Monday, November 27th, 2006
Q. I have BPD and am a mother of 2, husband in Iraq: I am a mother of 2 beautiful little girls. I was diagnosed with BPD 3 years ago, while my husband was on his first deployment to Iraq, he just finish his second ...
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Over controlling and grieving mother won’t get help.

By Holly Counts, Psy.D. on Sunday, November 26th, 2006
Q: My mother was always controlling, telling me whom to like, what friends to have, what carrier to have, what to wear, etc. After my father's death she became more controlling, telling me what to say to my brother or boyfriend. She is ...
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I’m afraid of people.

By Holly Counts, Psy.D. on Sunday, November 26th, 2006
Q: For as long as I can remember I have been afraid of people like their watching me and laughing and judging my every move. I stutter when I’m nervous. I over think everything I do making things worse. I feel safe in my room ...
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I’m depressed but don’t want to talk to family doctor.

By Holly Counts, Psy.D. on Sunday, November 26th, 2006
Q: I’ve always been slightly depressed. Growing up I was never really allowed to go out with friends. I would only really see them at school. I was very socially challenged. I was too shy and awkward. I still am. In high school though I ...
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My boyfriend is threatening suicide.

By Holly Counts, Psy.D. on Sunday, November 26th, 2006
Q: I've been dating my boyfriend for two years now, and I am about to transfer to another school. Things are not going to work between us, but every time I break up with him, he cuts himself, attempts suicide, or generally threatens me with ...
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I believe I may have depression.

By Holly Counts, Psy.D. on Thursday, November 23rd, 2006
Q: I have been very down lately and I have been crying a lot. Lately I have been noticing I have been sleeping a lot too and I don’t want to get up in the morning. My mood can change with in minutes. One moment ...
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Honoring loss at holiday times

By Dr. Marie Hartwell-Walker on Monday, November 20th, 2006
Q: My husband seems to become ill at every holiday Ever since his mother died it happens more and more. He insists that is not the issue but I have 20 people coming for Thanksgiving dinner and he won't be doing anything! A: Your husband ...
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How can I talk to my doctor honestly without being hospitalized?

By Holly Counts, Psy.D. on Sunday, November 19th, 2006
Q: Hello. I have been suffering from depression for most of my life. I started getting treatment for my depression in '97 (I had at that time attempted suicide). What I want to ask is - how can I talk with my psychiatrist without her ...
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Am I depressed?

By Holly Counts, Psy.D. on Sunday, November 19th, 2006
Q: I am an IT professional in Pakistan. My working hours are 9 hours a day. I am most of the time depressed without any reason. I am not facing any problem that can cause depression. I am also unable to have a sound sleep ...
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Teen with rage and anger issues.

By Holly Counts, Psy.D. on Saturday, November 18th, 2006
Q: A month or so ago my 16 year old son told me he thought he might be bipolar because he experiences intense feelings of rage over little things, like someone making a rude comment to him at school. We talked about it and I ...
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Regular sickness.

By Holly Counts, Psy.D. on Thursday, November 16th, 2006
Q: I take Prozac for my nerves, if I get worried I am always sick, however, recently the sickness has become more frequent, in particular after meals. I am constantly worrying about my weight (I am 5ft 2) and weigh 10st 10 although I have ...
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