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| the pain doesn't go away | 8/11/2009 |
Q: I have been going through hard times like a normal teen does. But lately, things have been getting ...
A: The things you tell me suggest you have had a lot of pain in your life. I don't know what happened ...
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| depression | 8/8/2009 |
Q: why do i feel so depressed at night? i feel like if i talk to someone they are going to laugh or ...
A: There are lots of things that can cause depression. I would start by going to see a medical doctor. ...
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| Helping my boyfriend with depression | 8/1/2009 |
Q: My boyfriend has recently lost his job and is constantly feeling down, complaining that his life is ...
A: Since he won't seek medical help, perhaps he would read a book ("Boundaries" by Dr. Henry Cloud and ...
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| Hygeine problem & depression | 7/29/2009 |
Q: A close friend suffers with clinical depression is under treatment by a psychiatrist. During severe ...
A: Wow, you sound like a very good friend. You are honest, yet compassionate. I think the next step ...
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| Mother's consistent crying | 5/31/2009 |
Q: For some years my mother has been waking at night (for at least 4 hours) sobbing. Asking her ...
A: I'm so sorry about your mom's depression. Could there be medical health issues? I would encourage ...
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| Depression in adult children | 5/18/2009 |
Q: My 25 year old daughter has been exhibiting the symptoms of depression for about a year now. It was ...
A: Your daughter is lucky to have you. The most difficult thing is knowing that we cannot change or ...
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| med | 2/20/2009 |
Q: I need help. I was diagnosed several years ago with bipolar . I have gone for several years without ...
A: If I were you I would get things in writing. So, take a notebook and ask specifically for your ...
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| Boyfriend's Depression is depressing me | 2/13/2009 |
Q: My boyfriend and I have been together for almost 3 years, and live together. I am fairly certain ...
A: Suzanne, Hi - I empathize with your struggle. Do not marry this man - all the things you mentioned ...
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| Aunt and depression | 2/6/2009 |
Q: died in 2007. She's only in her late 40's but now she had gotten over his death. In Christmas '07, ...
A: Wow, that's a tough one. If you talk to her and she won't give answers you can't really help her. ...
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| Depression and my Girlfriend | 1/31/2009 |
Q: My girlfriend is dealing with depression but doesn't want to get help. She has seen a doctor be for ...
A: Unfortunately we cannot MAKE people do things we want them to do. We can have influence. For ...
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| Adult son | 1/28/2009 |
Q: My son is 28, been out of the Navy for two years, has never had his own apartment, is unemployed, ...
A: This is indeed a sad situation. Unfortunately I don't know of any blogs. My first thought, is who ...
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| depression | 1/7/2009 |
Q: i'm in 7th grade. One of my former lunch ladies died recently and i found out this morning. I only ...
A: Grief is normal. Sometimes grief over one thing, is also connected with other things. It sometimes ...
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| Problem regarding heartbeat stress | 1/5/2009 |
Q: Let me first describe when I started this terrible situation in my life (gastric and heartbeat ...
A: I wish I could answer this question but it is outside of my expertise. I specialize in mental ...
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| hello | 12/16/2008 |
Q: I'm sorry for being a nuisance. Thank you for your help. I am just so upset that I feel I can't ...
A: Mitchell, this will sound harsh. I don't mean it to. You are stuck in being a "victim" - you are ...
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| Loneliness | 12/16/2008 |
Q: I'm Mitchell. I'm 17. From a young age I have been really shy and lonely. I never wanted to go ...
A: Oh Mitchell, I wish there was. I was praying for you about an hour ago as I drove the icy roads. ...
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| Loneliness | 12/14/2008 |
Q: I'm Mitchell. I'm 17. From a young age I have been really shy and lonely. I never wanted to go ...
A: Mitchell, my heart breaks for you. What you are describing is some form of social anxiety or social ...
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| depressed boyfriend | 12/10/2008 |
Q: I'm a 27 years old, and not from the US, so my apologies for my english. Only 2 months ago I met a ...
A: Isaneed, These may be hard things to hear - I don't mean them to sound harsh. I saw so many ...
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| best freind | 12/4/2008 |
Q: ok well im 17 now and love this girl alot right buh the thing is she has a boy friend but thats not ...
A: It does seem strange. You must be a pretty safe guy. I know you feel like you're protecting her, ...
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| best freind | 12/4/2008 |
Q: ok well im 17 now and love this girl alot right buh the thing is she has a boy friend but thats not ...
A: I'm so sorry you are having to witness the pain and suffering of your friend. It sounds like you're ...
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| Mood Swings | 12/3/2008 |
Q: For awhile, I would keep telling myself that I am fine and will get over it but as more things start ...
A: Amber, Congratulations on being accepted into a counseling program. I found the journey to be ...
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| Depression and Exercise | 12/1/2008 |
Q: I keep hearing how important exercise is - not only for depression but for everything! However, I ...
A: I'm so glad you got to see Dr. Amen on TV. I think he's excellent. You're right, sometimes the ...
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| depressed boyfriend, dont know what to do. | 11/30/2008 |
Q: I met my boyfriend a year and a half ago and we have had a wonderful relationship. We are both in ...
A: You told me a lot of things that I want to address in this email. First, you have a right to be ...
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| depression | 11/28/2008 |
Q: My daughter has a new boyfriend and they are very much in love , but her boyfriend has started ...
A: I would really recommend he talk to a counselor. The most effective treatment for depression is ...
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| Father with Depression | 11/10/2008 |
Q: I am hoping you can give me some guidance as to how I should go forward. My parents separated about ...
A: This is such a tough situation. The saddest thing is that you cannot change your dad. You cannot ...
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| my boyfriend is clinically depressed with a bi polar disorder | 10/31/2008 |
Q: my boyfriend is an amazing man. he recently decided to come live with me. he is from england ad i ...
A: I'm not expert on Bipolar Disorder, but I do have a great book recommendation: An Unquiet Mind by ...
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| How do I help my husband? | 10/28/2008 |
Q: I don't know what to do about my husband's episodes of anger. I have been married for 8 years to my ...
A: I would answer your question in two ways. 1. You cannot change your husband. But you can influence ...
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| Depression no insurance | 10/24/2008 |
Q: I’ve been feeling depressed for about 4 months now. Brief history : I’m 20 and I just graduated ...
A: I do understand your fears. Yet depression is so treatable through therapy and/or meds. Please ...
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| : < | 10/22/2008 |
Q: i just broke up with my girlfriend. i don't really have a question... i just don't have anyone to ...
A: I do understand your desire to turn to the internet. But that is just an addiction and not the real ...
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| Wife with Dysthymia | 10/12/2008 |
Q: About 2 weeks ago I found out that my wife had been seeing a counselor because she was feeling bad ...
A: I would ask your wife if it is over or if she would consider marital counseling or a marriage ...
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| Depression Sucks | 9/26/2008 |
Q: first of all I just wanted to say that I really appreciate how you and the rest of the people on ...
A: Good for you for going to see a counselor, and good for you for continuing to pursue this. ...
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| LHC | 9/25/2008 |
Q: I have recently been very ill with worry over the LHC experiment in France/Switzeland. I have read ...
A: I wonder if it would help you to talk to someone, such as a counselor or pastor/rabbi? It is ...
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| help! | 9/24/2008 |
Q: Lucille, I have a boyfriend of 6 months. I love him more than ive ever loved any body and he says ...
A: "Please help me make him happy" - these are the scariest words I hear from clients. It shows me so ...
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| Nightmares/Dreams | 9/9/2008 |
Q: I am a young single adult female and have been having dreams and nightmares for as long as I can ...
A: I'm so sorry to hear that you have endured the sexual abuse by your uncle. So glad that you have at ...
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| bipolar husband heading downhill | 9/7/2008 |
Q: My husband recently had a psychotic break and I am close to a nervous breakdown myself! He got upset ...
A: Bipolar is so difficult. I think he should be seen by a psychiatrist and not a general practitioner ...
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| Need Help with 20 year old daughter/Counseling | 8/26/2008 |
Q: I am the mother of a 20-year old daughter who lives with me, along with her 8-month old son. I ...
A: I'm sorry to hear things are so stressful. Good for you for taking care of yourself and seeing to ...
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| depression, & finding it hard to let go of former partner...still in love | 8/21/2008 |
Q: I think I need help but I dont know where to start, I recently split up with my girlfriend a month ...
A: I am so sorry you are going through this agonizing grief. I trust that your ex can make her own ...
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| psychotherapy | 8/17/2008 |
Q: i tried self-reflective/analytical approach with psychologist for major depression with other ...
A: Your question is a good one. There is no one type of therapy that helps everyone. And there is no ...
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