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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| help with niece!! | 2/10/2012 | Daniel Keeran |
| Q: My step-niece is 8 years old and she acts like an adult - bossing your older brother and younger ... A: She needs adults to set limits and boundaries in the moment by saying, "You are not allowed to do ... | ||
| husbands death | 2/9/2012 | Daniel Keeran |
| Q: How long is it normal to keep replaying in your head the events that happened on and around to death ... A: There is no normal way to grieve. It is different for everyone and depends on how long ago it ... | ||
| ANTIBIOTIC AND ANXIETY | 2/9/2012 | Andrew M. Elmore, Ph.D. |
| Q: I recently took levofloxacin antibiotic for my nose infection and this was prescribed by my ENT. ... A: Jules It is unusual but not impossible. A very few people do have an anxiety reaction to ... | ||
| can not concentrate | 2/8/2012 | Andrew M. Elmore, Ph.D. |
| Q: i am not able to concentrate on anything that i do. I want to study further but i just cant prepare ... A: Appu Dreaming all the time or thinking you are dreaming all the time is not abnormal. You have an ... | ||
| Moving Forward ! | 2/5/2012 | Alan Auerbach |
| Q: I am seeking some badly needed input and advice....something of solid validity from someone who ... A: There are a lot of dorks in this world, and one possibility is that through an odd turn of fate all ... | ||
| regarding unpredictable behaviour of 10 yr old child | 2/4/2012 | Alan Auerbach |
| Q: this is about my 10 yr old child.at times he is very well behaved and cooperative but most of the ... A: I can't diagnose and recommend anything specific at a distance, but will try to offer some general ... | ||
| split-brain surgery | 2/2/2012 | Bruce Borkosky, Psy.D. |
| Q: If a person has a split-brain surgery: What would be the most likely medical reason for why he had ... A: Split brain surgery was used primarily for patients with intractable seizures. the surgery involves ... | ||
| Depression cause of weight gain? | 2/1/2012 | Alan Auerbach |
| Q: I'm 5'2'' and about 220. Before I had my baby I weight about 140. There was a huge difference in ... A: The trouble with answering someone as articulate as you is that there's nothing I can say that you ... | ||
| IS THIS ANXIETY? | 2/1/2012 | Andrew M. Elmore, Ph.D. |
| Q: 2 years ago, i was rushed to the hospital because i feel i have a heart attack - fast heart rate, ... A: Jules, While it is not possible to diagnose you in this limited forum I am pretty sure that what ... | ||
| How do I not be tempted - it is not psychological I just need tips | 1/30/2012 | Lavinia Albescu |
| Q: FIRST I WANT TO SAY: BUYING ANY MORE EVEN JUST TO WEAN MY SELF OFF NOT AN OPTION, GIVING AWAY OR ... A: It doesn't matter what kind of sewing, I just mentioned sewing since I can see you are passionate ... | ||
| Experts on here | 1/30/2012 | Lavinia Albescu |
| Q: Can you please tell me why some experts get assigned to categories they are not even an expert on. ... A: I understand your concern; I guess you could send an e-mail to the owners of the website and point ... | ||
| general behavior | 1/30/2012 | Lavinia Albescu |
| Q: hey, am 24 years old am sensitive in nature, hurting anyone hurts me more. many times situations are ... A: As you said every learning process takes time, so if you want to learn how to better manage these ... | ||
| Hi | 1/29/2012 | Dr. Gurvinder Kalra, MD |
| Q: remember me? Kuhumita. remember? Nair Hospital, Mumbai. Doctor my problem has returned. i am once ... A: Nice to hear from you.......so finally the day has arrived.....remember that time, I used to tell ... | ||
| questions about driving behavior | 1/27/2012 | Lavinia Albescu |
| Q: good day! allexperts.com. I have several questions here which could help me with my on going project ... A: 1. There are no "driving disorders", but there are several unappropriated driving behaviors, most of ... | ||
| Brother is cause of great worry | 1/25/2012 | Daniel Keeran |
| Q: I am sister to 3 brothers, I just turned 58. Two brothers are older, one is 54. Younger brother was ... A: Your brother is old enough to manage his own relationships. If he is suicidal, he should see a ... | ||
| help | 1/24/2012 | Daniel S. Harrop, M.D. |
| Q: my psychhiatrist adviced me to take 1 mg of xanax in the morning becuse I do not deal with anxiety ... A: If you have never been addicted to any medication, I would not be worried about addiction. The ... | ||
| How do I not be tempted - it is not psychological I just need tips | 1/24/2012 | Lavinia Albescu |
| Q: FIRST I WANT TO SAY: BUYING ANY MORE EVEN JUST TO WEAN MY SELF OFF NOT AN OPTION, GIVING AWAY OR ... A: If it's just curiosity that gets you in the store in the first place, then you could just satisfy ... | ||
| How can I not feel tempted | 1/24/2012 | Dr. Gurvinder Kalra, MD |
| Q: FIRST I WANT TO SAY: BUYING ANY MORE EVEN JUST TO WEAN MY SELF OFF NOT AN OPTION, GIVING AWAY OR ... A: You are yourself saying you don't have a psychiatric diagnosis and its just the temptation that you ... | ||
| Depression and Suicide | 1/23/2012 | Dr. Gurvinder Kalra, MD |
| Q: I think I might be in trouble with thoughts of suicide. Everything maybe going well for me in life, ... A: You are talking serious things, which are concerning your life.......and every life is precious. ... | ||
| Experts on here | 1/22/2012 | Dr. Gurvinder Kalra, MD |
| Q: Can you please tell me why some experts get assigned to categories they are not even an expert on. ... A: I am so sorry Debbie, that I am not a moderator. I think you should forward this query to the ... | ||
| Urges to smoke, I am a non smoker. | 1/21/2012 | Jessica Chew |
| Q: I am 30 years old and was diagnosed with PTSD and several other stress related disorders about 8 ... A: Katie- You are doing wonderful things and though I know it is very difficult I'm glad you are ... | ||
| How do I not feel restless - | 1/21/2012 | Jessica Chew |
| Q: How do I not feel restless and can stay home I (AGE 56) have been out of work for awhile but I am ... A: Debbie - I did read that, but I guess never commented on the fact that she can drive. I think your ... | ||
| How to avoid temptation | 1/21/2012 | Jessica Chew |
| Q: Please give me any advice on how Please give me any advice on how Not to feel tempted to buy ... A: Debbie, If you don't truly want to go at all, I guess the best thing to do is to stop going ... | ||
| How do I not feel restless - | 1/21/2012 | Jessica Chew |
| Q: How do I not feel restless and can stay home I (AGE 56) have been out of work for awhile but I am ... A: If you're happy, have friends, communicate with others, I see nothing wrong with living the life you ... | ||
| How to avoid temptation | 1/21/2012 | Jessica Chew |
| Q: Please give me any advice on how Please give me any advice on how Not to feel tempted to buy ... A: Debbie -- Sorry, I wasn't trying to offend you that's why I was trying to ask what were options and ... | ||
| need your advice | 1/20/2012 | Bruce Borkosky, Psy.D. |
| Q: Borkosky, Thank you for taking time to read this message. I need your help with some advice here. ... A: Sara, thanks for your question.. You asked, "Does by seeing some one means he is really into her or ... | ||
| How to avoid temptation | 1/20/2012 | Daniel Keeran |
| Q: Please give me any advice on how Please give me any advice on how Not to feel tempted to buy ... A: Everyone must all learn to manage urges and desires, emotions, etc. and each has his/her own ... | ||
| How to avoid temptation | 1/20/2012 | Jessica Chew |
| Q: Please give me any advice on how Please give me any advice on how Not to feel tempted to buy ... A: Debbie - I want to begin by saying that I am not a doctor. However my family has a number of mental ... | ||
| How do I not be tempted | 1/20/2012 | Andrew M. Elmore, Ph.D. |
| Q: Please give me any advice on how Please give me any advice on how Not to feel tempted to buy ... A: Debbie Thank you for you thoughtful and heartfelt letter. In this limited forum I will do my best ... | ||
| How do I not feel restless - | 1/19/2012 | Jessica Chew |
| Q: How do I not feel restless and can stay home I (AGE 56) have been out of work for awhile but I am ... A: Debbie - The first question I want to ask you is "are you happy?" That is the most important thing. ... | ||
| How do I not feel restless - | 1/19/2012 | Lavinia Albescu |
| Q: How do I not feel restless and can stay home I (AGE 56) have been out of work for awhile but I am ... A: First you should ask yourself what exactly makes you feel this way, I mean what do you think about ... | ||
| How do I not feel restless - | 1/19/2012 | Andrew M. Elmore, Ph.D. |
| Q: How do I not feel restless and can stay home I (AGE 56) have been out of work for awhile but I am ... A: Debbie, If you are happy being home by yourself then you are not restless. If you are restless ... | ||
| How do I not feel restless - | 1/19/2012 | Daniel S. Harrop, M.D. |
| Q: How do I not feel restless and can stay home I (AGE 56) have been out of work for awhile but I am ... A: Your mother is being critical of you, so it's not going to be easy to just ignore it -- being ... | ||
| Stress and anxiety and trying for a baby | 1/18/2012 | Daniel S. Harrop, M.D. |
| Q: Harrop, Is there any truth to your mental state and your chances of getting pregnant? My husband and ... A: Yes, there is some literature to support stress will effect fertility. There is no particular ... | ||
| Schizotypal personality disorder | 1/17/2012 | Daniel S. Harrop, M.D. |
| Q: Our mother was diagnosed with schizotypal personality disorder. She had not been working or leading ... A: Well, people DO change with treatment. If she is respectful to you, no reason not be be respectful ... | ||
| Problems in class | 1/17/2012 | Andrew M. Elmore, Ph.D. |
| Q: I'm currently doing a fast paced masters 1 year degree in computer science in UK I'm struggling to ... A: Diren If you have gotten this far with your advanced education you cannot possibly have a serious ... | ||
| Urges to smoke, I am a non smoker. | 1/17/2012 | Lavinia Albescu |
| Q: I am 30 years old and was diagnosed with PTSD and several other stress related disorders about 8 ... A: I'm sorry for taking so long to answer your e-mail. Since you have mentioned the bipolar disorder, ... | ||
| Urges to smoke, I am a non smoker. | 1/17/2012 | Jessica Chew |
| Q: I am 30 years old and was diagnosed with PTSD and several other stress related disorders about 8 ... A: Katie- You have been through a lot and I (and I hope you) realize how much strength you have. I'm ... | ||
| Coping with grief | 1/15/2012 | Lavinia Albescu |
| Q: Almost a year ago a close friend of mine took his own life. We had lost contact two years prior, ... A: My advice is to see that therapist as soon as possible (since you said you quit going to him), or ... | ||
| Urges to smoke, I am a non smoker. | 1/15/2012 | Daniel S. Harrop, M.D. |
| Q: I am 30 years old and was diagnosed with PTSD and several other stress related disorders about 8 ... A: Well, most people who smoke like it, even though is is expensive and destructive. So, that is not ... | ||
Psychiatry & Psychology--General
Answers by Expert:
Jessica Chew
Top Expert on this page
Expertise
I can answer questions related to bipolar disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, post traumatic disorder, depression, obsessive compulsive disorder and borderline personality disorder. I am not a doctor so I cannot prescribe drugs but I am familiar with drugs treating all of these conditions.
Experience
I have family members with these illnesses, have attended numerous support groups and talked intensively with therapists about these illnesses. I know first hand how they affect the person and family and work situations. & listening to clients and their experiences.
Organizations
NAMI, NAMIH
Education/Credentials
BA in molecular biology, with concentration in Neuroscience. Massage Therapy certification.
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