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Medications Messing with My Head?

Thursday, October 29th, 2009
Hi. I have been taking anti depressants for about 5 years for anxiety - I was suffering from constant panic attacks. Although the panic attacks have gone I still have feelings of hopelessness ... Read more... »

Menopause-related Mood Swings

Saturday, September 19th, 2009
Hi, I'm 47 years old and last year I started having irregular periods and mood swings. My period then stopped completely for 9 months and my symptoms went away. Then it started up ... Read more... »

Are All Brand Name Medications Created Equal?

Monday, May 25th, 2009
I recently began taking Zoloft, which I purchased here in Qatar. It was manufactured in Italy by Pfizer Italia. I do not feel like I am receiving the same benefit as I did ... Read more... »

Bipolar and Borderline. Do I Still Need Meds?

Monday, May 18th, 2009
I have been treated for bipolar I for 12 years/now added dx of BPD. I am 54 years old & was have been treated for bipolar I disorder for the past 12 years with ... Read more... »

Should I Go Off of My Medicine?

Monday, March 30th, 2009
After years of being treated for bipolar i may have been misdiagnosed. I've been taking lithium for bipolar disorder for over 7 years and for the last 5 years have been on the lowest possible ... Read more... »

How do I get good treatment for my stepdaughter?

Sunday, February 15th, 2009
Hello. I have a 16 yo Step daughter who lives with me, my husband, my 9yo daughter, and our 2yo daughter. She used to be really close with me. When she moved in with us, ... 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... »

My parents don’t like me

Tuesday, December 2nd, 2008
Q: My mom always makes fun of me when she's mad. When she gets mad she starts making fun of my face and says I have such ugly acne and I'm overweight and nobody likes ... Read more... »

When is best time to take the medicine?

Wednesday, October 29th, 2008
Q: I just got put on some more medicine. Before I got on the new one I was taking half 25mg of Seroquel in the morning and 200mg at bed time. Know I ... Read more... »

Schizophrenia, BPD and Pregnancy

Monday, September 22nd, 2008
Q. I am 26 years old i have had sole custody of my 5 year old son for 5 years and have a relatively stable home life. I have been diagnosed with bipolar disorder, ... Read more... »

Lexapro Withdrawal. Please Help.

Monday, August 25th, 2008
Q. I am having horrible withdrawals from Lexapro. Is there anything to help? I am a borderline personality and in a relationship for 5 years that has many ups n downs. I was taking ... Read more... »

Can Depression Medications Make You Emotionally “Numb?”

Monday, August 11th, 2008
Q. I have taken antidepressants for 12 years but I just feel numb. I started taking Paxil 20 mg daily 11 yrs ago when my little brother committed suicide. We were very close. Then ... Read more... »
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