Archive for February, 2007

I lost my girlfriend and have unbelievable depression.

Saturday, February 24th, 2007
Q: Hello. Well I have been extremely close to a friend and after convincing myself we were going to date, I was the happiest I've been in my life. Well there was a problem she ... Read more... »

How can I help my sister with her Bipolar Disorder when I am so far away?

Saturday, February 24th, 2007
Q: Hello. My sister lives in Arkansas. I myself, live in New York. My sister is Bipolar and goes into her depressed mood swing, usually from New Year's to around May or June. During that time, ... Read more... »

Could I be a teenage alcoholic?

Friday, February 23rd, 2007
Q: Although I am only 16, I feel like I have a dependency to drink. There is a shop owner I know and he serves me whatever alcohol I want, although all I ever buy ... Read more... »

I think I’m Depressed, but will my parents/doctor/therapist think so?

Friday, February 23rd, 2007
Q: I could go into the details of how I have felt such negative, depressing things for a very long time- from suicidal thoughts, worthlessness, inability to focus, endless crying, crazy appetite fluctuations to a ... Read more... »

Depression medication and breastfeeding.

Friday, February 23rd, 2007
Q: My sister is 35 years old and she has suffered from depression for 10 years. She is treated with Rispolept. Currently she is pregnant and is expecting her baby in 5 weeks. She has been ... Read more... »

I am bored with my husband.

Sunday, February 18th, 2007
I am feeling really bored in my relationship with my husband of 27 years. I keep wondering what it would be like not to be married. Although he is basically a good guy, he hates ... Read more... »

Why can’t my Wife and Parents Get ALong?

Sunday, February 18th, 2007
You've written an article "Husband torn between Parents and Wife" and that depicts almost the exact situation I'm in. I love my wife alot and see that the situation brings her pain and dispair. When ... Read more... »

I’m unable to have intercourse with my husband.

Sunday, February 18th, 2007
I have been married for over a year now, and am still as of yet unable to have intercourse with my husband. I was molested around the age of 4 or 5 by a ... Read more... »

Could my son have ADD?

Sunday, February 18th, 2007
My son is an 18 year old freshman in college. I am wondering what the symptoms are of adult ADD. He is very bright and never really had to study until his ... Read more... »

My 14 year old seems to have No Values.

Sunday, February 18th, 2007
I am the mother of a 14 year old girl who seems to have no values whatsoever and is very shallow. From what I am reading I think she may have a histrionic ... Read more... »

Husband is Going to Quit Bipolar Medication

Sunday, February 18th, 2007
Q: Over the past 10-12 years my husband has been taking various medications for bipolar. Currently he is taking 500 mg. of Depakote, about a year or two ago he discontinued the antidepressant. Recently ... Read more... »

How do I help my aging mother who is Bipolar?

Sunday, February 18th, 2007
Q: My 83 year old mother has been treated for Panic Disorders for approximately 40 years. She was diagnosed as Bipolar four years ago. I am her soul caregiver and recently she has become ... Read more... »