| Subject | Date Asked |
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| Selective emotional block | 10/9/2008 |
Q: My mothers a manic depressive paranoid delusional schizophrenic, (possibly with multiple ...
A: "My life has just be one wall after another and belive stress and depression may be catching up with ...
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| Careers Project | 10/9/2008 |
Q: Good Morning sir, I am required to interview a professional in the career that I am interested in. ...
A: What kind of qualifications are required for this job? An M.D. What personal characteristics would ...
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| Careers Project | 10/9/2008 |
Q: I am required to do a project on a career i am interested in within a particular field and I was ...
A: What kind of qualifications are required for this job? An M.D. What personal characteristics would ...
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| Bipolar and pregnancy | 10/8/2008 |
Q: Dr. Harrop, I have a special question. I live in Phoenix, Arizona and I am 34 years old. I have ...
A: I researched the Internet and found that lamictal could cause cleft lip. Is this true? Yes I have ...
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| Paranoid schizophrenia - need help. | 10/3/2008 |
Q: My mom is suffering from paranoid Schizophrenia and my sister has the same shared illness from past ...
A: Anyone with a diagnosis of schizophrenia needs to be in treatment for the rest of their lives, and ...
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| Catacholine function and relationship to psychosis | 9/30/2008 |
Q: I believe i have low catacholine functioning which is causing elemental hallucinations and tinitus. ...
A: You are describing a psychosis. This requires and antipsychotic medication. If you have problems ...
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| Masterbation | 9/27/2008 |
Q: My name is D' and I am a 1st year general medicine student. For a very long period of time I have ...
A: The real question is whether it is interfering with your functioning. If it is, then you need to ...
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| I believe my 18 year old daughter is a compulsive liar | 9/22/2008 |
Q: I believe my daughter is a compulsive liar. I started noticing her lying when she was about 10 ...
A: "What can we do as parents since she is 18?" You've answered that question yourself: nothing. She ...
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| Paranoid Schziophrenia | 9/20/2008 |
Q: I don't know what to do? My brother has a diagnosis of Paranoid Schziophrenia w/sociaffective ...
A: Getting guardianship is really a legal question. You need to get a lawyer who practices probate law ...
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| Withdrawl from Celexa | 9/13/2008 |
Q: I have been on Celexa for over a year, and about 6 months ago my docter added wellbutrin to my ...
A: Why do you think it is withdrawal from Celexa rather than a return of the anxiety/depression/OCD ...
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| Abuse | 9/13/2008 |
Q: I have a question I was hoping you could help me with. I need advice and I am hoping that you can ...
A: Didn't you ask your mother to further explain what she knows about the incident? But, yes, you ...
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| What is happening? | 8/22/2008 |
Q: and thank you for answering questions. I am 38 years old. I have had depression since the age of 17, ...
A: I'm not sure what the problem is. Hypnogogic hallucinations are quite common, even in people with ...
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| 7 year relationshipo with neurotic man | 8/21/2008 |
Q: I have been in a relaqtionship for 7 years with a neurotic man...whose spirit I love deeply...and ...
A: He should be in regular counseling with a therapist, and may need to see a psychiatrist to help. If ...
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| Mental problem or normal? | 8/19/2008 |
Q: My boyfriend is 21, and he has this habit of talking like a young child or baby to both his mother ...
A: Why don't you just tell him to stop it? Perhaps he thinks you like it and that he is pleasing you. ...
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| Psychiatrist revealing confidential information | 8/19/2008 |
Q: In a confusing series of strange events after a therapy session last month, I was suddenly ...
A: Given the emergency nature of the situation, and that the policeman, by your report, was threatening ...
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| Voyeurism | 8/19/2008 |
Q: I have never experienced a healthy relationship & my feelings may be wrong. My father was a classic ...
A: This is a problem that can be solved with psychotherapy, and you should start some treatment with a ...
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| psychology major | 8/16/2008 |
Q: I am planning on majoring in psychology in college, with a possible minor in biology or some other ...
A: A psychology degree is not useless, but it is not needed, either. The key is completing the ...
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| cancer patient depression | 8/5/2008 |
Q: my 54 year-old brother was diagnosed with cancer a year ago. He went through a very complicated ...
A: One thing might be to be sure his primary doctor knows what is going on, so the MD can suggest a ...
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| post traumatic stress / depression | 8/4/2008 |
Q: I have been diagnosed with ptsd / depression / and adult adhd. I have been recieving treatment for 1 ...
A: That's the purpose of psychotherapy, to get you to look at problems differently so you can be more ...
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| school counseling | 8/4/2008 |
Q: could you please explain in academic terms how school counseling differs from clinical counseling? ...
A: School counseling tends to be more vocationally oriented, whereas office counseling tends to focus ...
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| childhood sexual abuse | 7/31/2008 |
Q: My husband&I have taken in a 19 yr old girl who has been sexually and physically abused since she ...
A: Other than get her to a counselor, there is little you can do. I would be sure you have open ...
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| From MA in MHC to psychiatry | 7/30/2008 |
Q: I'm in an internship at a Community Mental Health Agency, close to graduation with my Masters in ...
A: What is a PsyD vs. a PhD? I am a psychiatrist, not a psychologist, so this is outside my area of ...
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| Two Questions | 7/29/2008 |
Q: Harrop, I would like to thank you in advance for helping me understand.My first question is what ...
A: "emotional color blind mean" I have never heard that term, so I don't know. "When a person in war ...
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| hate or obsession? | 7/28/2008 |
Q: My partner and I have been together in a fully comitted relationship for 3 years now. We first ...
A: You are somewhat jealous of her and the relationship she had with your partner, and angry of course. ...
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| My daughters | 7/28/2008 |
Q: I am a recovering alcoholic, going on 6 months sober. It seems to me (i am claiming this feeling) ...
A: "Then about 2 weeks ago, communication went south. Barely any at all." Two weeks? She has her ...
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| writing report comparing two professions | 7/25/2008 |
Q: Psychiatrist and Psychologist write report 1.difference in these 2 professions 2.how their average ...
A: Psychiatrist have M.D. degree, go to medical school and presribed medications. Psychologist have ...
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| Education In Psychiatry | 7/17/2008 |
Q: I'm starting college next year and I'm 99.9 percent sure that I'm going towards a General or ...
A: You have to do a "pre-medical" curriculum. You don't have to major in one of the sciences, but ...
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| mother mess | 7/17/2008 |
Q: My mother moved in with me, my husband & 2 children a year & a half ago. She was living on her own ...
A: "Any advice would be greatly appreciated." It is time for her to go, or for you to go. Listen, you ...
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| dementia and molestation | 7/16/2008 |
Q: i live in India. My 70 yr old father was recently admitted to hospital for jnvestigative tests as he ...
A: Unfortunately, yes, your wife and children are at risk. Yes, dementia can change sexual ...
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| psychology or psychiatry? | 7/14/2008 |
Q: i am a freshman in highschool. i want to plan out my career now. i have a very keen interest in ...
A: Psychiatry, of course, implies that you have to go to medical school and get an M.D., which means ...
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| help | 7/13/2008 |
Q: and please I really need your opinion or advice and thorts or even what this problem may be ...
A: You should probably start by getting your situation evaluated by a urologist, who specializes in ...
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| Grief | 7/12/2008 |
Q: I have a friend who lost her husband last year in Iraq. I was stationed with both of them and she ...
A: You should ask her if she wants the pictures, and I would encourage her to accept. Seeing the ...
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| My sister stole my friends and life | 7/11/2008 |
Q: Ok I am 24 years old and my sister is currently 38 years old. In 2006 I took a gap year and went to ...
A: Your sister cannot "steal" your friends. Friends are people, not jewelry. Jewelry can be stolen. ...
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| stress | 7/10/2008 |
Q: I apologize for any mistakes in my message as I'm not an English native speaker. I'm from Russia, ...
A: Theoretically you could be right, but most likely you are just sad about having to leave a place ...
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| Sister in law really mad at me | 7/8/2008 |
Q: My brother married 11 years ago, let me say, I like my sister in law, however she is must always be ...
A: "how do I get back to the fairly easy and non combative relationship we had previously had." You ...
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| Severe OCD | 7/7/2008 |
Q: my 19 year old son is suffering from severe OCD since 13. We've tried Zoloft for 6 months max dosage ...
A: Assuming the Prozac is also maximized for three months, I would suggest adding either Lithium or ...
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| Trouble with brother | 7/5/2008 |
Q: Almost all my life (I am 68 years old) one of my brothers has been very critical of me. I've tried ...
A: Do you think that this incident could be the reason for his attitude toward me? Yes, it could be ...
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| Some sort of anxiety disorder? | 7/2/2008 |
Q: Harrop: Please excuse the length of this message, as my symptoms/condition seem to require some ...
A: The spectrum of problems you present would be best handled with psychotherapy, which is a long and ...
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| Schizophrenia | 7/2/2008 |
Q: What should a person know about schizophrenia to be well informed? I was a psychology major and know ...
A: I thought I did answer your question when I said, "No illness should have any stigma attached." ...
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| Schizophrenia | 6/26/2008 |
Q: What should a person know about schizophrenia to be well informed? I was a psychology major and know ...
A: A lay person should know that schizophrenia is a illness, like any other, and the person suffering ...
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| Depression: Anxiety | 6/24/2008 |
Q: Harrop i was wondering if you could help me figure out something. I'm 21 yrs. old and i've been ...
A: You should consider some group therapy treatment: this would allow practice speaking in front of ...
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| therapy with psychiatrist and termination and needing a release from him to see psychologist? | 6/8/2008 |
Q: I was in therapy with my psychiatrist for last two years, being seen and treating my bi polar ...
A: You may have misunderstood, partly. She wants you to sign a release so she can speak to the prior ...
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| Seeing faces when eyes are closed | 6/8/2008 |
Q: My husband sees faces when he closes his eyes to go to bed at night. We've not been able to find an ...
A: It is called "hypnogogic hallucinations" and is common in some people when they attempt to fall ...
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| bad short term memory | 6/6/2008 |
Q: is there anything i can do to get better with short term memory? i can remember VERY well things ...
A: If this is a change (if your short term memory is different than it was last year), then you need to ...
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| Sister | 6/2/2008 |
Q: A little background is necessary to make this make sense: My sister has been depressed for years. ...
A: "It was to impress upon me that when sis ran out of money, it was imperative that she still have her ...
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| Sister "unable to function as adult" | 6/1/2008 |
Q: A little background is necessary to make this make sense: My sister has been depressed for years. ...
A: "the therapist stated that sis "was not able to do the responsible things she needs to do", such as ...
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| hi | 5/29/2008 |
Q: I know a 30 you. girl who converted to Judaism , she told me her father lived in the same home with ...
A: does this history indicate lesbianism? No, lesbianism is multi-factoril. Will this girl marry ...
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| lost judgment | 5/26/2008 |
Q: Harrop, Is it possible for someone who is under tremendous pressure (spouse critically ill, about ...
A: Is it possible for someone who is under tremendous pressure (spouse critically ill, about to lose ...
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| arrested psychological development | 5/25/2008 |
Q: Dr. Harrop, If you could help me, I would greatly appreciate it. I am a 29-year old mother. My ...
A: I just want to clarify... so by being around adults as much as possible I will naturally mature? ...
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| I think I need help. | 5/25/2008 |
Q: Well, I'm 16 and I think there is something wrong with me. Lately, I haven't been able to control ...
A: I would print out your question as you sent it to me, which contains a lot of good information about ...
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| arrested psychological development | 5/25/2008 |
Q: Dr. Harrop, If you could help me, I would greatly appreciate it. I am a 29-year old mother. My ...
A: You need to mature, as you said. Luckily, it won't take ten years to make up for lost time, but it ...
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| shrieks | 5/24/2008 |
Q: i ve a problem that usually at night i begin to shriek in loud voice,a series of shrieks started ...
A: This is a sleep disorder caused "night terror." It can usually be helped with medications, although ...
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| young adult wants to make amends and gain respect from bossy parents before moving out | 5/18/2008 |
Q: I appreciate any help you can offer. Well, I am 21 years old. I consider myself to be very ...
A: "My question (or issue) is that I'm not sure how to live with my parents while I'm at home." It is ...
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| Paxil CR question | 5/14/2008 |
Q: Harrop: Can Paxil CR tablets be cut in half? In case they can't, can you explain what would hapen ...
A: You lose the controlled release properties if you cut them in half. They become regular Paxil ...
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| Abuse/Multiple Personalities | 5/4/2008 |
Q: First I would like to thank you for taking your time to help me with this issue in advance. I ...
A: You may have a dissociative disorder, or you may have a number of other things, too numerous ad ...
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| prozac | 4/28/2008 |
Q: After trying MANY anti-depressants and being unable to tolerate them. I started 20 mg of prozac 1x ...
A: You might not get any side effects. Why are you expecting side effects? Most people have no side ...
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| Adjustment Disorders | 4/28/2008 |
Q: In the year 2006 I went through an Adjustment Disorder (or so that is what the Psychiatrist ...
A: Have you though about going back and asking the psychiatrist how you, in particular, could prevent ...
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| Tall Tales | 4/19/2008 |
Q: I operate a seasonal landscaping buisness,and I have three employees(foreman) that return to work ...
A: "Just do the work and try not to get involved in your foremans personality is what I say.." Perfect ...
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| Apartment search troubles | 4/18/2008 |
Q: Harrop, I am 27 years old, and I have had a problem with my emotions and my mood for the past ...
A: I have thoughts... Yes, you are ambivalent about moving in together, about the next phase of your ...
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| Love | 4/16/2008 |
Q: I have been with the same man for a little over ten years. We became engaged about two years ago and ...
A: You stood by him starting at age 20. However, people change greatly between 20 and 30. Assuming he ...
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| Professional Advice Requested | 4/11/2008 |
Q: I am the proud mother of a wonderful 2 year old son. I work full time in a community pharmacy ...
A: " I am torn between sacrificing my happiness for the sake of my family and the selfishness of being ...
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| theapist | 3/31/2008 |
Q: Maybe this is a strange question. Why would an therapist bring a open laptop into a therapy session, ...
A: You are demonstrating significant paranoia in this question. You say, "Once I ask if she was taping ...
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| cross-tapering antidepressants | 3/30/2008 |
Q: Dr. Harrop - My mother is 76, she has suffered chronic depression for many years, and has been on ...
A: If she increased her exercise, she should be able to take off the weight without changing ...
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| Memory | 3/29/2008 |
Q: Most people would say that I'm a pretty smart person - unfortunately, as of the past 2 years, I ...
A: The first thing you need is a good physical exam, which includes standard blood work. There are a ...
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| 17 year old daughter's depression | 3/21/2008 |
Q: I have 17 year old twin daughters. One of them seems to have been born with depression and ...
A: There is no scientific evidence fish oil works. Exercise four times weekly can help some; it ...
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| mental | 3/19/2008 |
Q: am writing to find out if you could recommend an anti-hallucinogen and antipsychotic as I have ...
A: If Clozaril has really failed, that is, if you have been taking 600mg to 800g of it for twelve ...
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| I am in love with my psychiatrist | 3/17/2008 |
Q: I am happily married for 10 years with a very cute 8 year old daughter. But I think I am infatuated ...
A: Tell the therapist, who then should appropriately throw cold water on the whole thought, and then ...
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| antidepressants | 3/15/2008 |
Q: My MD switched me from Effexor to Cymbalta about two months ago. I had been on Effexor successfully ...
A: She is right about the blood pressure side effect, but it appears that it had no effect on your ...
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| My bf and porn | 3/14/2008 |
Q: I have recently addressed my boyfriend about my disapproval his pornography. He and I have been ...
A: You should date other guys. You can continue to date him, if he wants, of course, but you need to ...
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| On career selection | 3/13/2008 |
Q: For a few years I was considering a career in computer programming, but now its not looking as ...
A: What's the rush? Why not just do your schooling in the usual time frame, get the science courses ...
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| A friend in trouble | 3/12/2008 |
Q: Harrop, I am writing this letter because I am worried about a friend of mine at the University of ...
A: Could be any of a dozen things. I assume her family and friends are sticking by her, prying into ...
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| how to become a psychiatrist | 3/3/2008 |
Q: . my sister has taken commerce as major in high school and she wants to become a psychiatrist. which ...
A: She will need four years of college in a premedical major, four years of medical school and four ...
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| psychotic bullies | 2/27/2008 |
Q: I have seen on TV and movies that children who like to hurt and kill animals are either put into ...
A: No. Torturing animals, something that is harmless and cannot fight back, is a worse sign than ...
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| My son | 2/26/2008 |
Q: I have a 32 yr old married son whom I was always very close to , i have moved 1 hour from him and am ...
A: Is this a change? If not, then it's just the way he is... You probably don't like that answer, but ...
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| hi | 2/21/2008 |
Q: Please answer what u can as this is a cross and inter disciplinary question. And I don’t expect u to ...
A: They will probably do nothing. Much like a woman is legally allowed to abort a fetus almost up ...
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| Child can't eat out | 2/21/2008 |
Q: Paige, my friend's child is 8 years old and can no longer eat out at restaurants without feeling ...
A: She has developed a simple phobia. She needs progressive desensitization, meaning, she needs to go ...
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| psy medicine which do not affect weight gain and diabetes | 2/18/2008 |
Q: sir age 48,weight 100 kg,height 5.7,indian guj mail. our family is under creation of harresment ...
A: Almost all have weight gain; you simply need to eat less or exercise more. Studies show that adding ...
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| How long to become a Psychiatrist | 2/16/2008 |
Q: How long does it take. My Psychology teacher said 6. 4 in college and 2 in med school is that true? ...
A: Psychologist: four years college, four or five years to get your PHD (depending on the topic), one ...
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| My Brain sucks please answer me quickly | 2/9/2008 |
Q: i hope i can get some solution for this , its long story but i hope u can understand it , there was ...
A: It looks like you lost a relationship, and now you've sunk into a depression, which happens to ...
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| Meds... | 2/8/2008 |
Q: I am a 37 yr old white male and take blood pressure meds(Lisinopril hctz) and cholesterol ...
A: Do these meds cause depression? Or any ill side effects? All meds have side effects, but there are ...
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| Psychological effects of potatoes | 2/3/2008 |
Q: Call me crazy, but I believe I have a nutritional deficiency (or a metabolism problem) which affects ...
A: Potatoes are converted to sugar in the system. This could act to reduce anxiety, which might ...
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| just looking for some insight | 1/20/2008 |
Q: My daughter is 23 and has only dated two boys for a couple of months each. She appears to be happy, ...
A: 23 is awfully young these days for this: most of those in their 20's don't expect to settle down ...
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| Is it better for a child to have a "Father by Convenience", or no father at all? | 1/16/2008 |
Q: I have a 2.5 yr old little girl who's father choices to see her when HE wants to. If he feels like ...
A: Consistency is what a child needs. A child could accept seeing Dad only once every three weeks, and ...
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| Emotionless | 1/16/2008 |
Q: I am a 38 year old married male. I have been married for 1.5 years. My wife has a 10 year old and we ...
A: At this point you will need to get into some psychotherapy. This is a long term process to change ...
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| what is going on?? | 1/16/2008 |
Q: I have concerns about my sister-in-law and her current mental state, but I’m not sure if they are ...
A: You need to call her doctor with your concerns, and the concerns about the children. You may need ...
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| Emotionless | 1/16/2008 |
Q: I am a 38 year old married male. I have been married for 1.5 years. My wife has a 10 year old and we ...
A: A psychiatric evaluation is probably in order. However, the biggest question is whether what you ...
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| High school relationships | 1/15/2008 |
Q: I am 15 years old and in high school. Recently a question has been on my mind, and I thought I ...
A: Few people do things they KNOW will harm them. In your example, the girl knew there would be no ...
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| Insecure boyfriend | 1/8/2008 |
Q: I have had a boyfriend for more than 2 years. He is a phD student and I'm a phd already and ...
A: Counseling would be a helpful suggestion. Also, even if you do not decide to live together now, you ...
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| Pornography/Voyeurism | 1/8/2008 |
Q: I'm not quite sure if this is your area of expertise, but I will give it a shot.... I've been with ...
A: Yes, it's abnormal, and yes, he needs treatment. He is lying about it. He takes pictures of body ...
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| phychiatry | 1/8/2008 |
Q: 1. How can you tell what medicine they should take? 2. How do you study the brain, and how it works? ...
A: 1. How can you tell what medicine they should take? That takes years of study. 2. How do you study ...
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| Diagnosis | 1/5/2008 |
Q: I had acute anxiety for much of my life, which I cured completely (after several decades) by ...
A: "What I'm interested in is if there is a specific condition that this symptom is characteristic of." ...
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| psychiatrist | 1/3/2008 |
Q: I have to do an interview with a "real" Psychiatrist and i would like to ask you some questions if ...
A: 1.Do you enjoy your job? Yes 2. If you could go back would you choose a different career or path? ...
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| Question | 12/29/2007 |
Q: how are you going? Thank you for taking the time to answer my question. I live in Australia and my ...
A: It sounds like her psychiatrist are doing a fine job. You need to get a better education on ...
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| Hereditary? | 12/20/2007 |
Q: I'm not sure if you can help me, but here goes. I'm 26 and I was adopted at birth. I recently ...
A: Yes, it can be, but not as much as hair or eye color. For example, if neither of your parents have ...
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| Questions about Bipolar Disorder | 12/17/2007 |
Q: I have bipolar disorder and was wondering several things. 1. Does medication stop working over time ...
A: 1. Does medication stop working over time as the body becomes used to it? No 2. What are the ...
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| Depression in elderly | 12/17/2007 |
Q: My mother is 89 years old and over the past year has been progressively losing her short term ...
A: Alzheimer's and multi-infarct are separate illnesses and can be differentiated, usually, by testing, ...
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| Psychological problems resurfacing | 12/14/2007 |
Q: I am a 24 year old female who just got married 6 months ago. I used to see a psychiatrist but have ...
A: You need to get back into treatment. Try calling a "family service agency" or a "community mental ...
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| male menopause? | 12/11/2007 |
Q: I used to be a very happy go lucky guy,lots of friends,always busy. In the last couple years as I ...
A: You might just be bored with life, or you might have a mild depression. If you don't feel depressed ...
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| please help | 12/10/2007 |
Q: Hey doctor I have a problem its dental phobia. Is there a way ypu can help me. I just think about it ...
A: You ought to call the dental society near you. There are a number of dentists who actually ...
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| Unsure how to help possibly schitzophranic brother | 12/6/2007 |
Q: I'm no doctor myself but after reading up extensivley on schitzophrenia i'm quite certain that thats ...
A: I might suggest you start with a lawyer, and file an order for involuntary treatment. If you can ...
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| PAIN - dealing and adjusting | 12/5/2007 |
Q: "Since August I have had pain in my left arm. The pain is really bad at night. The doctor ran an ...
A: Change doctors. If you don't have confidence in your doctor, then change doctors. Even HMO's allow ...
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| What is wrong with me? | 12/4/2007 |
Q: ..my name is Jessica and I'm a seventeen year old living in the US. Over the past four years, I've ...
A: You have a depression. It is perfectly treatable, but like any chronic illness, it comes and goes. ...
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| Dreams that are really messing with me when I am awake | 12/2/2007 |
Q: I've been having some really vivid dreams lately (no I am not pregnant). I've always delt with vivid ...
A: #1 Why am I having these dreams? Because you are under stress; you dream of falling in love because ...
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| LIVING WITH DEPRESSED HUSBAND | 11/21/2007 |
Q: TO START OFF WITH IM 26 AND MY HUBBY IS 39, WE HAVE BEEN TOGETHER ABOUT 4 YRS. HE IS SEVERELY ...
A: You should get into counseling yourself. Surely you have the issues, not just the marriage but also ...
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| hi | 11/20/2007 |
Q: what do u make of a 20 year old girl who loves the kid character Tigger( a small friendly tiger ...
A: what do u make of a 20 year old girl who loves the kid character Tigger( a small friendly tiger ...
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| hi | 11/19/2007 |
Q: isnt donating sperm via shiping akin to givning away ones own future children to the care of ...
A: isnt donating sperm via shiping akin to givning away ones own future children to the care of ...
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| hi | 11/18/2007 |
Q: y would a 43 y.o male who is estranged from his baby daughter ,middle child of five children four ...
A: y would a 43 y.o male who is estranged from his baby daughter ,middle child of five children four ...
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| emergency help[ | 11/7/2007 |
Q: Harrop, Thank you for taking time to read this email, and I hope you are able to help me. This ...
A: This is a long term problem. He has been doing this for months if not years. He will probably do ...
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| Forgetting a Lost Love. | 10/29/2007 |
Q: A fellow expert here on this website suggested you because your a professional so I'm just going to ...
A: He has moved on, and now, so must you. Frankly, I would stop communicating with him. It may be the ...
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| Medication side effects | 10/29/2007 |
Q: I was wondering if the medication Risperdal can blunt emotions. Since taking it I feel like I don't ...
A: Yes, it can, and sometimes that's good. Why were you given Risperidol in the first place? Perhaps ...
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| socially inept | 10/29/2007 |
Q: I am working overseas for the first time (I have been here for four months). I had a meeting ...
A: Take the same guy aside and tell him that you want more of his feedback, and hope he will continue ...
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| Serotonin Toxicity (Syndrome) | 10/16/2007 |
Q: I have recently experienced serotonin toxicity from the combination of Paxil and Ultram. I ...
A: Does this syndrome have lasting permanent damage (possibly to muscles, lungs, kidneys, etc.) No >> ...
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| Unwilling Parents | 10/11/2007 |
Q: I have a friend friend seems to have some serious mental issues, she feels that it is most likey ...
A: The simple answer is "no," she can't have treatment except in an emergency. So, if she feels really ...
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| concerned about health | 10/10/2007 |
Q: I have a kind of strange question but I am concerned about it. What could cause a person to lose ...
A: Sure, but is that good or bad? If you're less anxious and depressed, you need the "fight or flight" ...
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| complicated | 10/9/2007 |
Q: I am 41, IQ "very highly gifted" and "cope" with ocd and diabetes and obesity. I live with my ...
A: Get out more. There is no reason for you not to socialize: you join a card club, take a language ...
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| Hello | 9/22/2007 |
Q: Harrop, I would appreciate it if you could answer, A. Could someone be in reality depressed but ...
A: A. Could someone be in reality depressed but the appearance is completely in contradiction with his ...
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| Psychiatry Options | 9/21/2007 |
Q: I am a science student in the Caribbean (Barbados), I study Biology, Chemistry and Environmental ...
A: 1)Is it possible to pursue any career in psychiatry without advanced study in Physics and Math? No ...
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| sundowners/UTI's | 9/20/2007 |
Q: My mother is 74 yrs. old and has had 5 UTI's in the last 10 months, each time she becomes ...
A: The "sundowning" effect (confusion around sundown, when the light gets low and older people with ...
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| lexapro side effects | 9/19/2007 |
Q: I am a 33 year old women who was diagnosed with GAD and Panic Diorder. I started taking Lexapro 10mg ...
A: Yes, it's the lexapro, a well known side effect. All the SSRI's (Prozac, Celexa, etc) can cause ...
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| Need advice | 9/16/2007 |
Q: I'm very concerned with my brother-in-law behavior he is very irresponsible(he is 47 years old)at ...
A: Should I be concerned about this? Sure, the child is not learning appropriate social skills Is it ...
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| Psychiatrist | 9/11/2007 |
Q: When I was in 6th grade, I became depressed. Therapy started, it ended. I started feeling better ...
A: "I could never be fully honest." Well, this is the problem that happens when someone asks you a ...
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| moral obsession | 9/8/2007 |
Q: Harrop, I seem to have an obsession about morality since I always fear that every action I do will ...
A: The thoughts and checking behavior are symptoms of obsessive compulsive disorder. This problem can ...
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| homosexuality, pedophyila | 9/7/2007 |
Q: Could you please tell me why is homosexuality not classified as disease, and why is ...
A: To be classified as a disease psychiatrically, there has to be evidence that there is dysfunction. ...
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| Grandson's pathological snooping | 9/6/2007 |
Q: Harrop, My 16 year-old grandson has come to live with us. He has been through everything in the ...
A: It's a symptom of the Asperger's Syndrome, being the constant curiosity about everything at all ...
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| Behavior?? | 8/23/2007 |
Q: and thank you for being a volunteer. My question is kinda long and complicated. I lived with my B/F ...
A: "And my biggest roadblock is i feel he did not love me and that he tossed me aside to fast and too ...
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| ADHD grandchild | 8/16/2007 |
Q: We have raised our ADHD grandson and he is now 20 and a high school graduate. He was in some special ...
A: He needs to be in treatment with a therapist and possibly a psychiatrist. All your efforts need to ...
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| medication for social anxiety | 7/21/2007 |
Q: Which is GENERALLY the most effective treatment (short term and long term) against specific social ...
A: ALL of them. GENERALLY, they all function the same in large groups of patients. You don't give ...
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| getting off xanax | 7/19/2007 |
Q: i am 44 yr old male. i have been on .5 mg xanax 2 x day for 4 mths for anxiety. i feel this med is ...
A: This is one reason you probably need to be in psychotherapy. There are various nonmedical ways to ...
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| OBSESSIONAL BEHAVIOUR TOWARDS EX HUSBAND | 7/12/2007 |
Q: A member of my family has recently seperated from his wife, at her request. Although she has a new ...
A: If she broke in to the home, then a report should be made to the police, a restraining order should ...
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| Families and relationships | 7/10/2007 |
Q: I have been with my boyfriend for almost a year and a half. There was no instant chemistry, and I ...
A: "My parents don’t think it’s worth continuing this relationship." I agree. "Should families ...
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| getting off xanax | 7/9/2007 |
Q: i am 44 yr old male. i have been on .5 mg xanax 2 x day for 4 mths for anxiety. i feel this med is ...
A: It's fairly easy to get off the medication: reduce it by 0.25mg every other week. The problem is: ...
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| A complex family problem | 7/8/2007 |
Q: my name is Jovana,20 years old,from Serbia.I don't know where else to turn since I don't seem to be ...
A: Leave. Either she leaves, or you leave. Or learn to ignore her, essentially the same as leaving. ...
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| career in psychiatry | 7/7/2007 |
Q: I want a career in psychiatry but I'm kinda confused about how to get there. What would be my major ...
A: First thing is to try to straighten out whether you want to be a psychiatrist, who is an MD, or ...
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| Feeling ashamed of myself | 7/5/2007 |
Q: I have been struggling with depression, and have thought about suicide, but sometimes, I would like ...
A: If you are having thoughts of doing this, you need to be in treatment. You should ask your current ...
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| 18 yr old Daughter | 6/25/2007 |
Q: I was having sex with my fiancee and my 18 yr old daughter walked in on us. We were home alone and ...
A: Assuming you were in a "public" area of the house, that is, not your bedroom, then you were totally ...
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| Teenagers | 6/24/2007 |
Q: My B/friends children have come for the summer and remote chance he may be awarded physical custody. ...
A: "they should not be allowed to show such open disrespect towards an adult..." Correct, but you are ...
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| Zoloft | 6/10/2007 |
Q: I was curious about exactly how Zoloft works? I know it somehow holds Seritonin at the synapsis of ...
A: Zoloft does not give patients euphoria. It takes a depressed or anxious person, and restores the ...
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| Zoloft | 6/7/2007 |
Q: I was curious about exactly how Zoloft works? I know it somehow holds Seritonin at the synapsis of ...
A: There are no long term effects. When the medication stops, the medication is gone from the system ...
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| Which one is best for me? | 6/1/2007 |
Q: My name is Stephanie I am 20 years ago and about six months ago I had an abortion which had a huge ...
A: The best treatment for depression is psychotherapy AND medication. A psychiatric evaluation would ...
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| fearful parenting after suicide | 5/31/2007 |
Q: I am a 35 yr. old mother of 3 children, ages 17 yrs. 12 yrs., & 3 yrs. I'll share a brief history ...
A: This could be helped by some psychotherapy. Your history of loss explains your reactions, but even ...
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| Depression/anxiety | 5/26/2007 |
Q: Dr. Harrop, my wife of 12 years has been feeling ill over the past roughly three months. Long story ...
A: "Do you have any recommendations on how I can be helpful supportive?" It sounds like you are already ...
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| Depression/anxiety | 5/26/2007 |
Q: Dr. Harrop, my wife of 12 years has been feeling ill over the past roughly three months. Long story ...
A: What about psychotherapy? That is certainly natural, and could be helpful dealing with the ...
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| relationship / get caught | 5/23/2007 |
Q: Good evening, I am a 27 homosexual men that is still virgin. Since 2004, I have been relying on ...
A: "In 2003, I have been diagnosed with general anxiety disorder, social anxiety and depression. Yet I ...
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| girl | 5/15/2007 |
Q: In my work place there is a sigle black lady, 27, with a 7 years boy son. She is a worker and I am a ...
A: You are seriously psychiatrically ill. You need to be in intensive psychiatric treatment. You have ...
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| depression and epilepsy | 4/22/2007 |
Q: I am 43 and suffer from depression which seems to be worsening with each acuter episode.I believed ...
A: The best way to control depression is still careful treatment with a psychiatrist for medications ...
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| Stress related Pain | 4/17/2007 |
Q: Ok i have a Question? Lets say that i AM Extremely Stressed Out lately cause i was recently at a ...
A: You need to see a psychiatrist. Even if you were stuck with an infected needle, the chance of ...
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| next step | 4/10/2007 |
Q: My son, soon to be 18, has been treated for depression for a year now. He slowly worked up to 150 mg ...
A: After someone has been without symptoms for a year (and that means absolutely no symptoms), then ...
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| Money matters | 4/7/2007 |
Q: Since i started earning money from my first job, my father never approved it. Since then, i have ...
A: "i do feel a need for someone elder to me to accept that i can earn and can be successful" This is ...
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| Psychiatrists vs. Psychologists | 4/4/2007 |
Q: I am going to college to become a psychiatrists and I have to write a paper for my English class ...
A: " What I need to know are some basic differences between the two so I can do some more research for ...
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| help | 3/29/2007 |
Q: My 14 years old boy had a fight with other boy at the high school and I got so much preocupied ...
A: While you have to defend yourself if attacked, at least until you can escape, fighting is never ...
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| help my mom(a psychiatry patient) | 3/27/2007 |
Q: My mom has mental disorders.IT's been 28 years she is having this problem. Initially she wasn't ...
A: I would see to it that she saw another doctor, at least on consultation. Paranoid disorder is a ...
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| schitzophrenia | 3/27/2007 |
Q: how are you going? My name is Christina and I live in Australia. Thank you for taking the time to ...
A: Schizophrenia is a life long complicated disorder. It can cause of a variety of behavioral ...
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| schooling to become a Psychiatrist | 3/27/2007 |
Q: I know that it takes four years of college, and then four of medical school and then residency. But ...
A: Some form of science is usually best, such as biology. The number of courses you need to take for ...
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| Psychiatry | 3/26/2007 |
Q: I would like to know what you would recommend to someone who is interested in a career in psychiatry ...
A: There are actually some schools that have specialized two year programs for people in your ...
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| help | 3/23/2007 |
Q: in caracas my 14 years old son had an argument at the catholic high school he atends with other boy. ...
A: "15 minutes later when we were alone in the kitchen he asked me if I had ever fight in the street ...
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| Treatment for Psychotic Depression | 3/18/2007 |
Q: Dr. Harrop- Are there treatments for psychotic depression that don't involve neuroleptics? Right ...
A: The only option to antipsychotic medications for treating a psychosis is ECT, or electroconvulsive ...
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| adult sibling issues | 3/7/2007 |
Q: I am the oldest (37) of 3 children; my sister is 36 and my brother is 32. My parents are both ...
A: I think writing it out as a cathartic experience is fine, but I don't see what good sending it will ...
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| should i look for another primary care physician ? | 2/28/2007 |
Q: My primary care physician is absolutely great at what he does, he very caring and never rushes you, ...
A: There is no likelihood this will ever go anywhere. Really, there is no reason to tell him at all ...
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| Reliving adolescent emotions (help) | 2/27/2007 |
Q: I have a problem. I am a married father of 1 in my early 30's. I was a military brat and moved ...
A: This is an infatuation. It probably indicates some unhappiness in your life and some unrealistic ...
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| Please, I beg you, help me. | 2/27/2007 |
Q: My mind is about to explode.The highlights: 4 yrs with a man who always had internet women in the ...
A: I wouldn't tell you he's changed -- too short a period of time for change. You need to stay away ...
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| Help for sister in law | 2/25/2007 |
Q: My sister in law is currently in a psych. ward after a suicide attempt (overdose) She also has a ...
A: I wouldn't be so hard while she's in the hospital getting treatment she needs -- that seems a little ...
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| self-esteem | 2/19/2007 |
Q: Harrop, Thank you for taking time to read this message. I need your help and suggestions with these ...
A: "I also have to mention that my father and his family were exactly that way." It's not genetic, but ...
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| relationship | 2/19/2007 |
Q: I was wondering if you can help me to learn more about relationship addiction, sex addiction and ...
A: You write: "He has really disrespected me a lot, and I feel most of it comes from that." So the ...
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| The anti-psychiatry movement | 2/17/2007 |
Q: I'd always noticed a lot of hostility toward psychiatry in general, then recently a friend of mine ...
A: Yes, I've seen it. It's just all part of the general anti-scientific attitude of a large segment of ...
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| Psychology vs. Psychiatry | 2/14/2007 |
Q: I'm a freshman in college at the moment majoring in psychology and looking to transfer to a ...
A: They are really completely different professions. To be a psychiatrist, you have to prepare for, ...
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| brain damage | 2/14/2007 |
Q: I would to know the various causes of brain damage,what tests can be done to determine its existence ...
A: This is more of a neurological questions, rather than a psychiatric question. Formal psychological ...
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| schizophrenia | 2/14/2007 |
Q: Can a person have schizophrenia up to the age or 48 without knowing it? AND without having any ...
A: Can a person have schizophrenia up to the age or 48 without knowing it? AND without having any ...
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| Schizophrenia causing other problems | 2/14/2007 |
Q: Can schizophrenia affect the whole autonomic nervous system? Can it affect organ function, not just ...
A: For a person so sensitive to meds, how could I take any anti-psychotic (which is also on my list ...
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| Parental Influences on Children | 2/11/2007 |
Q: I am not sure whom I should ask regarding my question; so I'll start with you, and perhaps you can ...
A: Absolutely. Besides the fact that it is illegal to have sex in front of children, so the child has ...
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| help | 2/10/2007 |
Q: a friend of mine, a psychiatrist, told me in a so informal way: " don`t think more about that". I ...
A: If you are worrying about something that happened 23 years ago, you are not analysing a situation, ...
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| Psychiatric Records | 2/8/2007 |
Q: Dr. Harrop- How long do psychiatrists generally keep patients' records (after the patient has ...
A: This is really a legal question. It depends on the state law about how long any medical records ...
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| Safely Tapering Off Medications | 1/30/2007 |
Q: I am on 40 mg of fluoxetine and 1200 mg of trileptal daily for treatment of Bipolar II disorder, I ...
A: I hope you are getting this advice from a psychiatrist. While going off the medications might (I ...
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| anxiety | 1/28/2007 |
Q: Jodie
A: You could consider medication; there are a not of good medications to help this. You should ...
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| Is psychotherapy an investment? | 1/17/2007 |
Q: I am attending at a psychotherapist who is good and I feel comfortable with but the problem is that ...
A: If your question is, "Is psychotherapy an investment," then, yes, it can be depending on the ...
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| How can I help | 1/16/2007 |
Q: my question is how I can best help my sister cope with her depression. My sister has been divorced ...
A: "She won't go to counseling..." Then, there is nothing you can do. You cannot handle this problem, ...
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| Mental Stability | 1/3/2007 |
Q: On December 15th. I Was Injured At Work. Part Of My Thumb was Amputated When The Piece Of Metal I ...
A: I would suggest you enter some therapy right away. This type of traumatic accident can have a worse ...
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| complusive lieing | 12/30/2006 |
Q: I love a man that cannot tell the truth. He lies to make himself feel better. We went to ...
A: Yes, he can be helped, but needs to go to counseling, usually with another person who knows him ...
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| Haven't a clue, so I'll ask you.. | 12/30/2006 |
Q: I'm at high school currently and I keep thinking about psyciatry because the human mind is ...
A: Remember the difference between psychiatry, psychology and social work. Psychiatristsa are ...
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| borderline personality disorder | 12/29/2006 |
Q: Where does our 18 year old with Borderline Personality Disorder go now? She's had a semester filled ...
A: This is a chronic disorder that will take years to fix. Many do not right themselves until around ...
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| therapy | 12/27/2006 |
Q: Harrop, I am writing regarding the guy that i met three years ago. I noticed that he was so much ...
A: You write: "He, himself, is a ph.d in psychology with relationship and behavioral counseling..." ...
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| help | 12/26/2006 |
Q: My dear good friend: Before anything I wish you a Merry Christmas. Today I was working in the ...
A: I suggest you don't argue with anyone, never mind a supervisor. If you cannot tell someone ...
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| Lack of Motivation | 12/16/2006 |
Q: I have had a lot of trouble with having the motivation to do my homework. A lot of times when I try ...
A: It's possible. I would first suggest you bring this up with an advisor at school -- one question if ...
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| educational requirements | 12/3/2006 |
Q: What type of postgraduate work is done once medical school is completed? Is this similar to a ...
A: After medical school, you do a four year residency, similar to a residency in psychiatry, during ...
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| N/A | 12/3/2006 |
Q: I'm a 28 yr old man, trying to make the best out of what I've got myself into. 2 months shy of 2 ...
A: Leave. Go home. Get out now. This woman has significant problems. She needs to be in intensive ...
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| Child who likes to try on Mom's clothes | 12/2/2006 |
Q: I have a 7-year-old son who likes to try on my clothes and sit around in them when his father leaves ...
A: So your choice: discourage him (which might cause some type of problem in the future) or not ...
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| what might be the problem/reason | 12/1/2006 |
Q: I have a cousin, who have parents who are very caring and loving, actually an ideal family BUT she ...
A: Frist, it probably should be investigated medically to be sure there is not a neurological problem ...
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| talking | 11/28/2006 |
Q: I have been seeing a doctor for a prolonged injury that ended a career. I have also been diagnosed ...
A: Yes, talking helps things. It helps by putting things in perspective. Example: people who are ...
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| GAD and benzodiazapines | 11/27/2006 |
Q: My daughter (17) was diagnosed with GAD last year and was getting some benefit from Celexa for about ...
A: You don't say if the doctor is a psychiatrist. If the doctor is not, then that would be your first ...
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| dep. | 11/22/2006 |
Q: So how do I get off of it? Tapering does not work. Would another drug in the same class help--and ...
A: You did not seem to understand my first answer. It is my belief what you feel when you stop the ...
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| Strange phenomena when getting out of sleep | 11/19/2006 |
Q: I am 22 years old. I am experiencing something, when i was half sleep or probably while i was ...
A: During the deepest phase of sleep (REM sleep), we are all paralyzed like this. If you begin to ...
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| Made a mistake | 11/16/2006 |
Q: Harrop: I have to take a polygraph test within the next couple of weeks and I am terribly worried ...
A: Well, if you believe you sexaully molested the child, then if a question does come up on this, you ...
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| Bad temper and wrong thought | 11/16/2006 |
Q: I have a friend who actually hits me when he gets angry and he will always think that he is right ...
A: Why can't you get away from him? You tell him you do not wish to see him again, you tell your mutual ...
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| need ehlp | 11/10/2006 |
Q: i confront a big problem hope you aid me to solve it i have a friend like him so much , male like ...
A: There is nothing abnormal about FEELING this way. But society says you cannot ACT on the feelings. ...
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| Dealing with strange behavior of MIL..... | 11/7/2006 |
Q: When visiting my mother-in-law this summer, my dear husband and she had a fight. It was over ...
A: You cannot change other people; they can change themselves, and you can help them change, but you ...
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| I'm terrified! | 10/27/2006 |
Q: I don't think what I am experiencing is a depression. I'm not a professional, but I can tell you ...
A: That is the public's basic misunderstanding of depression. Depression (as opposed to sadness) is ...
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| Paranoia | 10/26/2006 |
Q: My Dad just turned 89 years old on 10/12. He lives with my Mom who is 91. They are both very ...
A: "He has no other symptoms whatsoever." However, this is a VERY serious symptom and should be ...
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| Psychiatry - please help! | 10/20/2006 |
Q: Dr. Harrop, I was originally interested in becoming a psychologist, but the more I looked into it, ...
A: Anything is possible. It just depends how much time you want to put in to this, and how dedicated ...
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| Lunesta | 10/14/2006 |
Q: I just started taking Lunesta for insomnia a few nights ago related to problems from ...
A: No, because it will put you to sleep for 4-5 hours, which will leave you with a morning hangover. ...
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| Sexually Attracted to my Psychiatrist... | 10/10/2006 |
Q: I'm strongly sexually attracted to my female pyschiatrist, but am embarassed to bring up the ...
A: You just mention it to her. You are correct that it is part of the therapy, and completely ...
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| hi | 10/8/2006 |
Q: i am asking this concerning an abortion that was performed w/o a psyche out patients day program' ...
A: I am a psychiatrist. I cannot answer any of the questions about abortion, and you need to ask a ...
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| medical school | 10/8/2006 |
Q: If you attend medical school to become a psychiatrist, is it oormal med school that every doctor ...
A: Everyone going through medical school does almost the same thing. During the last few months you ...
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| need to ask | 10/6/2006 |
Q: i m 22 , i have a friend in my same age male like me i feeling a weired feeling toward him never ...
A: "i enjoyed very much hugging , cuddling him..." and "another somthing weired i have sexual exciting ...
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| Delusory Parasitosis | 10/6/2006 |
Q: I don't know if you're familiar with this or if I should even contact you about it, but I think my ...
A: You need to get him to a psychiatrist, or at least initially to a family practitioner who can give ...
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| bipolar disorder treatment | 10/6/2006 |
Q: my mom's been diagnosed with bipolar disorder for as long as i can remember, she's been put on ...
A: If you live near a University hospital, there are certainly experimental treatments, however, if she ...
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| schizoaffective disorder | 9/29/2006 |
Q: I am a nurse working part time in a mental health hospital for the first time..my question is: How ...
A: Schizoaffective disorder has more "affect," that is, depression or hypomania, than schizophrenia. ...
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| Luvox and alcohol | 9/28/2006 |
Q: Can you weigh in on drinking alcohol and taking Luvox. I have been on the medication for ...
A: You should really ask you MD why he said no alcohol ever. I tell my patients, who have never had an ...
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| Need advise... | 9/23/2006 |
Q: I'm 29 yr. old female. I have a history of anxiety/panic attacks along with OCD and boderline ...
A: You need some intensive psychiatric care to help with this worsening problem. That would include ...
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| love | 9/23/2006 |
Q: The girl I like in the factory I work at is 27 and Black, I am 43 and married with two kids. I would ...
A: There must be something terribly wrong with your marriage if you are sneaking around on your wife. ...
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| Psychiatry or Psychology? | 9/19/2006 |
Q: I have a B.A., minor in psychology. I am trying to decide to go to grad school for PhD in ...
A: If you didn't go pre-med, you might have problems getting in to medical school. There are special ...
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| Forensic psychiatry question - baby theft | 9/17/2006 |
Q: Dr. Harrop! I'm wondering, is there a name for the mental condition/status of women who are so ...
A: See, this is the problem with not believing that evil exists, that all crime is really a ...
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| personality disorder | 8/31/2006 |
Q: A dear friend of mine is having problems with her mother. Her mother has moved in with her and she ...
A: No, it sounds worse that a personality disorder, more like some type of paranoid disorder. This ...
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| Advice. | 8/30/2006 |
Q: Harrop, I am currently doing research for a novel I have in the works. I recently went on rounds ...
A: " I am not hinting in any way that psychiatrists are bad..." Like Hannibal Lechter, right... Oh, ...
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| Normal for depression? | 8/29/2006 |
Q: I have written before (but I don't think to you) about my depression which has been going on for ...
A: You don't say whether you are in psychotherapy, or the psychiatrist is just changing the ...
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| Becoming a psychatrist | 8/28/2006 |
Q: What courses does one have to take in college in order to become a psychatrist? Also what does one ...
A: You need to do a pre-medical major in college to get in to medical school; that will vary depending ...
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| ocd?psychosis?schizophrenia? | 8/28/2006 |
Q: ok here goes.I am pregnant first off.I have had a very very rough pregnancy.But about 2 months ago I ...
A: There is probably very little ou can do about the sleeping problems before seeing the MD. You don't ...
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| antidepressants and insomnia | 8/28/2006 |
Q: I am taking 60 mgs daily of cymbalta for anxiety and depression but I think it is effecting my ...
A: Have you tried taking the medication in the morning, rather than the evening? Are you sure it is ...
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| mania | 8/21/2006 |
Q: I hope you don't mind me asking you another question. I am the one who sent you an email one day ...
A: Mania is not Bipolar Disorder (manic depression disease), so this may not answer your question, but ...
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| Medication | 8/16/2006 |
Q: Once again I would oike to thank you for your response. The lithium levels are 300 mg twice daily ...
A: Blood pressure is not my area of expertise; you need to have an internal medicine MD or family ...
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| ASPD w/ sociopathy vs. Sociopath | 8/14/2006 |
Q: we are dealing with a person who has been diagonsed as ASPD w/ sociopathy. we believed at the time ...
A: It is somewhat worse. Someone with Antisocial actions (say like Tony Soprano, the gangster) does ...
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| Where & who will help my daughter before she kills herself? | 8/13/2006 |
Q: Our daughter as we speak is killing herself with alcohol at least a gallon of rum a day and/or drugs ...
A: First, I'd consult a lawyer to see if you can get guardianship of any type over her. Probate ...
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| What can I do? | 8/10/2006 |
Q: I don't even know where to begin....my life has been difficult as long as I can remember. I have ...
A: "what can i do ? how can things improve?" You just need to get out. You have a boyfriend; go off ...
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| General Psychology Question | 8/6/2006 |
Q: Harrop, My name is Jodh Shergill, and I am a 15 year old highschool student. Now the question that ...
A: "To this day, after 6 months, my friend is ignoring and hates all of his previous friends." ...
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| Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome | 8/6/2006 |
Q: My husband is always depressed, but every fall and holiday season my husband becomes extremely ...
A: Assuming your doctor really has tried all medications, and one way to be sure of that is to get a ...
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| hi | 8/4/2006 |
Q: i know a 40 year old male who was prescribed a lot fo depakote for a seizure or other disorder but ...
A: I cannot answer this question without knowing the serum levels involved. The number of pills of ...
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| family friction | 8/3/2006 |
Q: I need a hand avoiding a nuclear reaction within the immediate family ,I would like to at a minimum ...
A: First, you stop with phrases like, "my parents are imcompetent" and "how do i approach the enemy." ...
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| pre- psychiatry | 8/2/2006 |
Q: I know that a biology major as an undergraduate would increase my chances of geting into medical ...
A: Possible, but don't confuse psychiatry and psychology. Psychiatry is a medically based therapy. ...
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| Using anti-depressant. | 8/2/2006 |
Q: I am 25 and male and I've been using 50MG of Zoloft for maybe 9 months now. I still don't quite ...
A: Serontonin is the chemical that transmits information from one cell to another. It is released from ...
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| Mother mental problem | 8/1/2006 |
Q: My mother is 53 years old from India.Since I know my mother , she doesn't make any relationship with ...
A: Your mother is clearly, an unhappy woman who appears to suffer from depression and could be helped ...
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| Unable to Think properly | 7/31/2006 |
Q: I'm 24 years old .I am constantly fighting off massive bouts of depression. Ever since I was a ...
A: Got see a psychiatrist. This is the only way the depression, which you clearly have from your ...
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| a better choice? | 7/27/2006 |
Q: Doctor: Here is my problem, my psychiatrist had me on zoloft for panic disorder which did block ...
A: Yes. Traditional treatment is to maximize one antidepressant before changing to another. Zoloft is ...
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| More therapy | 7/25/2006 |
Q: I grew up with an abusive alcoholic father and a mother that regreted having me and who I could ...
A: "...saw a therapist for a year which helped me deal with a lot of stuff that I had been holding in ...
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| Pursuing a career in psychiatry | 7/25/2006 |
Q: I am about to begin my freshman year at Johns Hopkins University in a few weeks, and I had a few ...
A: First, if I am interested in perhaps pursuing a career in psychiatry, would you recommend that as an ...
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| bi polar | 7/23/2006 |
Q: I am really asking this question for a friend. Her boyfriend is bi-polar, has been in and out of ...
A: First, end the relationship. While that may seem harsh, she does not need a life like this. ...
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| alarmed at results | 7/20/2006 |
Q: again. right now i'm alarmed and very confused. the state mental hospital my brother has been placed ...
A: Most facilities have a state supported "mental health advocate" who is a lawyer to protect patient ...
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| recent onset | 7/19/2006 |
Q: my brother is 20 yrs old and a homebody, never had a job and never completed his high school ...
A: First, your mother is not in charge now, the doctors are. Your mother did the right thing in ...
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| depressed | 7/19/2006 |
Q: I'm a 26 year old married teacher, and I am constantly fighting off massive bouts of depression. ...
A: You certainly sound like you are suffering from a Major Depressive Episode, which will be helped ...
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| Anxiety and Vertigo | 7/17/2006 |
Q: I was wondering if you could help me out with a few questions. I have gone to the Dr.s numerous ...
A: It sounds like you have a panic disorder with agoraphobia, which could be treated with medications. ...
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| Psychology question | 6/27/2006 |
Q: When someone asks you "what is your favorite animal, and why", what exactly are they "asking" you? ...
A: When they ask hey probably want to know what your favorite animal is, and why you like that animal. ...
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| Depression or a virus | 6/27/2006 |
Q: I wonder if you have any ideas on why i am getting these psychiatric problems from a cold and how ...
A: Who said you had a virus infection? If you have a virus infection, there is nothing I can suggest to ...
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| rage/shame | 6/27/2006 |
Q: I have a relative who is dealing with serious past trauma and she periodically looks for excuse to ...
A: "When somebody is very angry and unreasonably so what should ones reaction be so as not to fuel that ...
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| Obsessive behaviour in relationships | 6/25/2006 |
Q: I am unsure if this is the correct area to be asking this question, but if it's not I'm sure you'll ...
A: He has a personality disorder. Yes, all you can probably do is walk away. I suppose you and your ...
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| Psychiatry as a career | 6/24/2006 |
Q: I am a teen who is interested in becoming a psychiatrist. I would like for you to please answer the ...
A: 1. Does my college choice matter when it comes to a good beneficial education? Would going to a ...
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| hi | 6/21/2006 |
Q: i once dated an extremely devout religous girl in her midtwenties who engged in cuting behavoiur as ...
A: "inverted narcissist:" There is no such psychiatric term. Some pop-psychologists use terms like ...
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| Obesity - Personality Disorders | 6/18/2006 |
Q: I work for a morbidly obese woman who appears to have a toxic coctail of personality disorders, ...
A: o % of obese people who have pers. disorders >>>Unknown o obese people in positions of authority ...
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| childs complains about repetition | 6/16/2006 |
Q: My 24 year old daughter is very sensitive about my telling her information she already knows. If it ...
A: Well, you can't, unless you don't talk to her. SHE can fix it, if she wants: there are clearly more ...
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| Bipolar disorder? | 6/15/2006 |
Q: Harrop, I'm trying to figure out what causes my wife to act the way she does. Early in her ...
A: She appears to have a borderline personality disorder. I assume she is in active, intense ...
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| deviant sexuality | 6/15/2006 |
Q: It seems that when ever I watch the news, and hear of another pedophile being cought, and they show ...
A: It seems that when ever I watch the news, and hear of another pedophile being cought, and they show ...
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| questions | 6/13/2006 |
Q: If you would not mind answer a few questions as soon as you have a chance, it would be highly ...
A: 1. Are you currently employed as a psychologist, if so what type and where? No 2. What made you ...
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| controlling behavior | 6/13/2006 |
Q: please help me on this matter. I have engaged with my boyfriend whom I have dated for 3 years. ...
A: I am unclear why you want to continue this relationship. I understand you love him, but just ...
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| the greatest waste of all | 6/12/2006 |
Q: Harrop, I'm a 44 y/o who finished university (computer info. systems) more than 20 years ago, but ...
A: People have different opinions on things. There are various educational philosophies. What you ...
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| Quitting Lithium Carbonate | 6/10/2006 |
Q: im 17 and i was diagnosed with bi polar disorder six months ago, i am taking Lithium (900mg), ...
A: It is not good to stop the medications without a doctor's advice. There are no withdrawal effects, ...
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| Tired of Error through Trial | 6/8/2006 |
Q: Due to external life situations I am forced to once again try to stabilize and maintain through ...
A: There are a number of books like this that you could find through a large bookstore. They are all ...
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| Schizophrenia | 6/7/2006 |
Q: I am 44 yrs. old. Recently being diagnosed with possible schizophrenia. I am definately having some ...
A: There are dozens of things that can cause hallucinations, and I assume you have had the appropriate ...
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| i have a question...please read thanks... | 6/6/2006 |
Q: i have a few questions. first what exactly do child psychiatrists do? i know there is a shortage ...
A: Child psychiatrist see children for mental disorders. It takes four years of college, four years of ...
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| Adderall Psychosis | 6/5/2006 |
Q: I am a 24 year old male. For about a year, I was perscribed Adderall XR (40 mg daily) to treat ...
A: First, we don't know they are an Adderall induced psychosis, and you need a proper ...
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| concentration/zoloft/depression | 6/5/2006 |
Q: My 17 yr. old is taking Zoloft and although he is doing well, emotionally, concentration in school ...
A: Yes, Zoloft might cause that, but so could depression; INCREASE of Zoloft might prove as beneficial ...
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| enemy or friend | 6/3/2006 |
Q: This girl is my cousin, for years we've been friends on and off. she got the internet on and we both ...
A: You should get friends who are nice to you and helpful to you. They might have to pleasantly and ...
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| snooping/spying | 6/3/2006 |
Q: I saw your response to a detailed account of a woman who caught her boyfriend/husband lying and ...
A: You have no recourse. Life is unfair. You make choices. Someone who snoops and sneaks around is ...
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| Fear of taking medicine! | 6/1/2006 |
Q: I'm a 26 year old female. I have an intense fear of taking medicine. Most especially taking ...
A: You need some behavioral therapy, or "exposure" therapy, to help this phobia. All phobias are ...
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| sibling dependance after parental abandonment | 5/23/2006 |
Q: We are in an interesting situation where my husband is being forced to leave The US to work abroad. ...
A: The simple way to go about this is to get your sister-in-law to agree that your husband's presence ...
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| Volunteer research - can I do it? | 5/23/2006 |
Q: I would like to apply to a Clinical Psych PhD program soon, but need research experience first. I ...
A: Keep in mind that I am a psychiatrist, not a psychologist. If you were asking about psychiatrists, ...
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| career choices | 5/19/2006 |
Q: Harrop, I am board certified in emergency medicine and have been in practice for 5 years. I wanted ...
A: The job prospects for child psychiatrists are spectacular: it is clearly one of the most underserved ...
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| in desperation | 5/18/2006 |
Q: Harrop I'm pleading for some help for a beloved family member. My niece Elisa is is slowly dying. It ...
A: "The thrust of my long inquiry is..... I've been informed by all the resources at my disposal, that ...
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| sexuality | 5/14/2006 |
Q: I have a question concerning human sexuality, more specifically human sexual attraction and sexual ...
A: I think it has been studied in a serious manner, and continues to be studied. However, it is a very ...
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| a-typical/bipolar | 5/11/2006 |
Q: Good Afternoon Dr. Harrop, My husband has been to psychiatrist after psychiatrist for many years. He ...
A: Your copy seems to indicate that Ativan is helpful My suspicion here is that your husband has ...
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| Career in Shyness | 5/4/2006 |
Q: I just have a general career question. I'm considering a career in psychiatry, but I'm just not ...
A: Psychiatrists have MD's and do what most MD's do: see patients for medication managment. Few ...
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| Seeing faces when I close my eyes | 4/28/2006 |
Q: I am a 25 yr old female and for a while now I have been concerned about the faces I see when I close ...
A: My suspicion is that this is more related to a neurologic problem than a psychiatric, or a sleep ...
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| Dissociative Disorder | 4/19/2006 |
Q: My mother is 53 years old and is having some problems. She is seeing a psycologist who has her ...
A: Dissociative Disorder is the new name for multiple personality disorder, since many people don't ...
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| Lying | 4/18/2006 |
Q: I would like your definition of a compulsive or pathological liar. Someone in my life exhibits the ...
A: Your description is a good one. There is little you can do: you can confront the person on their ...
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| My psychiatrist's integrity | 4/13/2006 |
Q: I hope you can help me with this. A lot goes into it but I'll try to give you the bottom lines. My ...
A: You are seeing a resident; his services are free; he is a trainee who must check everything with a ...
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| afraid | 4/13/2006 |
Q: my doughter very much afrid cat.please tell me how to solve this problem
A: Bring a small, cute kitten into the opposite end of the house or room, you hold the cat, let her ...
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| Parental denial making it worse | 4/5/2006 |
Q: I'm a 45-year-old, divorced mother of two, and have suffered from bipolar II disorder, PTSD and ...
A: The difficulty here is that "there is no free lunch." She is a hopeless case and not likely to ...
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| stopping antidepressants cold turkey | 4/4/2006 |
Q: Are you aware if stopping antidepressants abruptly can cause permanent brain damage? Or just ...
A: Not permanent brain damage, just temporary side effects (perhaps a long as a month). There IS, ...
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| Help Please | 4/1/2006 |
Q: I suffer from sadness, I am sad all the time, I am on Lexapro 20 mgs and still sad, plus I have ...
A: You could ADD Wellbutrin, Lithium or Lamictal to the current Lexapro. Studies indicate that ADDING ...
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| institutionalization | 3/31/2006 |
Q: I have read that people personality disorders should not be institutionalized for many years in a ...
A: You hospitalize someone because of one of four reasons: they are dangerous to themselves, or others, ...
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| Dont know if this is quite the right place... | 3/30/2006 |
Q: For an assignment for one of my classes, I have to do a speech informing the group about a certain ...
A: You need to go back to square one in your research. Psychiatry is a field you study AFTER you ...
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| Psycho-what? | 3/26/2006 |
Q: I'm looking for someone, anyone, that can actually help me. I'm seeing a psychiatrist + therapist ...
A: Zoloft and other antidepressants ARE useful for the long term according to many long term studies. ...
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| help | 3/24/2006 |
Q: My really good friend: I am here now in Caracas working in this pharmaceutical plant as a higiene, ...
A: Does this behavior interfere with our work? If you told me that once a week you sent a question to ...
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| Important Psychiatry question | 3/23/2006 |
Q: I currently hold a 4.0 and I'm going onto my junior year of college. I will be transfering to a 4 ...
A: All medical schools, including Nova, offer psychiatry: it is required to be certified a medical ...
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| mixed feelings | 3/9/2006 |
Q: I am an 18 year old senior in high school and i need help with something. Last summer my boyfriend ...
A: It's clear you need some counseling and should go to a therapist. This would be helpful for you. ...
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| Wellbutrin and agitation | 3/7/2006 |
Q: My wife is a little prone to anxiety and when I say little I really mean little. She mentioned it to ...
A: Tell the doctor. He cannot give you information without her approval, but you can write him a ...
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| fear of going mad | 3/6/2006 |
Q: For a long time (probably too long a time for it to be true, maybe 4 or 5 years - I am 19 now) I ...
A: You certainly have enough anxiety about this topic to be evaluated. What's the harm in seeing a ...
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| my son's apparent insanity | 2/27/2006 |
Q: he is 24. he was sexually abused as a small child.he disclosed this about 5 years ago.he is VIOLENT ...
A: You should probably seek some counseling. Yes, I know you don't have a mental disorder, but you do ...
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| Please help me with stress!!! | 2/23/2006 |
Q: Harrop, My name is Laura and I'm 21. I really need some advice. My whole life I've been a worrier ...
A: So aside from dragging myself to counseling sessions, do you know any more simple ways to help ...
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| releive uneasiness | 2/22/2006 |
Q: i am of age 21 i like a person i don't know whether he likes me or not we stay in diffrent cities ...
A: It's clear to me that he is not interested in you. He does not respond to you when he knows your ...
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| over-reacting | 2/18/2006 |
Q: My husband seems to over-react tremendously when something happens to a car or other possession. He ...
A: Yes, his reaction is abnormal, but so is yours, after 42 years of marriage. You should just ignore ...
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| what if... | 2/15/2006 |
Q: Harrop, I have been on Celexa for four month now and a question came to my mind, what if I develope ...
A: Oh, you can stop it abruptly, it's not going to kill you, although it will make you very sick. The ...
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| School Assignment | 2/14/2006 |
Q: My highschool class requires me to interview three psychologists or Psychiatrists because that is ...
A: 1. How long was your schooling and training? Four years college, four years medical school, four ...
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| Medication | 2/14/2006 |
Q: My girlfriend has been using Epilum and Anti Dep for about 3 years now. Weight gain was getting to ...
A: Yes, Lithium can be used in lower dosages, but there is not much lower than 25omg. Weight gain is a ...
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| In-law Issues | 2/12/2006 |
Q: My fiancé and I have been together for 3 years and engaged for 2. My parents and my fiancé have ...
A: The wife can bring it up with your parents once you authorize her to do that, although I don't ...
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| switching therapists | 2/9/2006 |
Q: Harrop. Hope you are well. My question is pretty straight-forward, although my psychiatric bio is ...
A: So, print this out and tell them this as well, but here even I might have to agree with your current ...
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| switching therapists | 2/8/2006 |
Q: Harrop. Hope you are well. My question is pretty straight-forward, although my psychiatric bio is ...
A: Take your question as sent to me, print it out and hand it to both the MD and the PHD, and tell them ...
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| Your career | 2/2/2006 |
Q: I am doing my senior paper on what I hope is my future career, a psychiatrist. As a required source ...
A: Why did you choose to be a psychiatrist? I enjoyed studying it in medical school What do you like ...
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| medical exams | 1/28/2006 |
Q: I'm 24 years old, and had an abdominal hysterectomy (retained ovaries) when I was 22 for ...
A: Explain to your gynecologist the issue before the exam. However, the real answer is that you need ...
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| Patient Reporting vs. Caregiver Reporting | 1/25/2006 |
Q: Harrop! I think this question is deeper than this site is set up for, but I believe nothing ...
A: The family should get together and tell the intern very clearly that they are wrong, that these are ...
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| Emotional Quotient | 1/24/2006 |
Q: I am an emotional person this leads me in lack of concentration how to reach the optimum level of ...
A: Two factors to concentrate on: relaxation (having fun) and socializing with people. As for ...
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| antidepressants | 1/12/2006 |
Q: My question is: Do you believe that antidepressant withdrawal problems exist? For the past 10 years ...
A: Yes, but.... Antidepressant withdrawal effects exist. Even if you stop them cold turkey, they are ...
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| Another therapist's behavior | 1/8/2006 |
Q: I have been seeing a new therapist for about 3 months. I have over 15 years experience going to ...
A: I would not be concerned about the comment at the end of the session (we all have an off day; I ...
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| what is an acceptable substitute... | 1/3/2006 |
Q: what is an acceptable substitute for depakote and what is depakote used for in psychiatric ...
A: If you are pregnant, there is no acceptable substitute. All medications have a chance of giving the ...
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| Fear of doctors based on traumatic experiences | 1/1/2006 |
Q: What do you do about a fear based on several bad experiences. When you have to return to the same ...
A: You need to find a general medical doctor you feel comfortable with and who knows your history. ...
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| What can I do to change. | 12/28/2005 |
Q: I checked out mental health.com and went through the website trying to figure out what my problem ...
A: You are suffering from a depression and you need to be in treatment. Several centers offer low cost ...
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| homosexuality and Paedophelia | 12/22/2005 |
Q: I am interested in doing research into the root causes of homosexuality and pedophelia. I ...
A: Neither of these have "definitive" answers. You would be better going to the library and research ...
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| obsessions | 12/20/2005 |
Q: Justa a quick question for you.I suffer from obsessive thinking.My latest obsession involves being ...
A: Well, in OCD, a professional saying it doesn't make it happen. Let me prove it to you: "Stop ...
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| DC'g Wellbutrin, and eating obsession | 12/16/2005 |
Q: Dr. Harrop, I am so grateful to have found this service. Thank you in advance for your help. I ...
A: The problem is not discontinuing the medication. You can very easily discontinue the medication, ...
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| My psychiatrist is on medication | 12/10/2005 |
Q: I recently went to a psychiatrist for anxienty & mild depression. He wants to put me on medication. ...
A: You should not be concerned about seeing a doctor who is on medication for anxiety. You should be ...
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| 10 year old daughter thinks things are going faster then they really are | 12/9/2005 |
Q: My ten year old daughter Jess is very shy and worries about many things. She is a very deep thinker. ...
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