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Detoxing Husband

Friday, July 31st, 2009

My husband is almost 60 days sober from opiate addiction. It was a roller coaster ride I would not wish on anyone. While he was detoxing, he needed some psychiatric help so ... Read more... »

Q. i already have GAD/ treatment resistant depression and am currently taking vyvanse (which has done wonders for me in the work world and school) and i found out that i have a cyst in my ... Read more... »

Cannabis-Induced Problems?

Monday, April 27th, 2009

Q. Adjustment issues, anxiety, Cannibus induced? I am a Freshman in college, just now finishing up my first year. In high school, I ran XC and track, and was an occasional pot smoker. Also, I ... Read more... »

My Best Friend Was Killed By A Drunk Driver After I Moved Away

Monday, April 27th, 2009

In August of 2008, I was offered a job working for my step dad down in Houston, Texas. I weighed all my options and outcomes and thought about everything I could think of. I have three best ... Read more... »

Can Illegal Drugs Make Bipolar Symptoms Worse?

Monday, April 20th, 2009

After years of extremely abusing prescription pills and experimenting pretty much everything, my sister, age 27, has been diagnosed with Bipolar disorder. Until the past year, she was 100% functional, she went to school, work, ... Read more... »

When do you know it’s time to call it quits?

Monday, January 19th, 2009

I have been in a relationship for 18 months with a guy who is 6 years older than I am. We do not live together, and we have no kids together (although he has ... Read more... »

He wants advice about everything

Wednesday, January 7th, 2009

I'm 27 years old and recently have been seeing a psychiatrist and a psychologist because I have been very depressed off and on for quite some time. My mother has told me for years I ... Read more... »

Does my brother have a mental disorder?

Sunday, December 28th, 2008

Q: My brother wont stop lying and stealing from family. He even steals when he has everything. He has his own RX for pain meds and he takes my grandmothers, knowing she is in need ... Read more... »

Pregnant, smoking weed, fighting with parents

Wednesday, December 17th, 2008

Q: I am very close with my family, always have been. I am the oldest of three. When I was 20 I graduated college and moved out of my parents house, 2 hours away. After ... Read more... »

family strongly dislikes my partner

Tuesday, November 25th, 2008

I have been with my significant other for almost 11 years. We have had a very up and down relationship and he has done some terrible things. He is an alcoholic and addict ... Read more... »

How do I encourage my baby?

Friday, November 7th, 2008

Q: i am seeking advice on how to encourage my one year old in a postive way and make him feel secure in our relationship and in himself. He goes to nursery about 19 ... Read more... »

Boyfriend is in love with weed

Tuesday, October 21st, 2008

Q: i broke up with my boyfriend,almost husband,we were living together,but something happened to him,he started to smoke weed everyday,but i hate it,this smell,his red eyes We have no sexual life already,cuz he just doesn't ... Read more... »