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Can childhood abuse cause attention deficit in adults?

My childhood was physically abusive. I'm 30 now and I have very bad symptoms of ADD. Can childhood abuse cause attention deficit in adults?
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Can my memory loss be due to antidepressants?

I'm 32 years old and I am taking medication for depression. But I've noticed that my memory is increasingly bad. Do antidepressants cause memory loss?
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What are the symptoms of Ritalin addiction?

I'm worried that I'm becoming addicted to Ritalin. I'm 32 and I've been on a Ritalin prescription for 2 years. This month I began taking it sooner than I was supposed to because...
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Why am I always sad?

I feel like I'm always sad, but I don't think I'm depressed. I'm 70 years old, and I have never really felt this way before. It could be my medications--but I don't know. Do...
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Is it normal for anxiety to cause nausea?

I am 29 years old and I have problems with anxiety. I'm not taking any medication for it yet, but normally my anxiety leads to me being nauseous. What do you think I should do?...
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What are the symptoms of depression?

I think I'm depressed. Lately I've been eating a lot and crying at random points throughout the day. In the morning, I feel like it's hard to just get out of the bed. I don't...
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Are there any treatments for panic attacks?

I have panic attacks often, and it's affecting my life so negatively. I usually give them the time to let them pass but I don't think I can do that any longer. Are there ways...
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Can eating disorders develop at any age?

I am 42 and male. Right now, I think I may have an eating disorder since I've been binge eating a lot, but I think I'm too old to have one. I'm not sure when I exactly started...
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How is depression treated in teens?

My son is a teenager, 16 years old, and has been diagnosed by his doctor with depression. We're treating it with counseling, but are there other interventions for teens with depression?...
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Weight loss hypnosis?

I'm having trouble sticking to a diet, and I'm considering trying other methods to help me with weight loss. Have you heard of hypnosis for weight-loss? Is it effective in your...
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Phantom limb pain?

In an accident at my job, I lost one of my fingers. However, I still feel things in that area even when there's nothing there, especially pain. I have to remind myself that my...
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Is it safe for my daughter to be on anxiety medication?

My daughter is 16 years old and is going to talk therapy for the anxiety she feels while at school, mainly because of her grades and also because of her friends. The psychiatrist...
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Group therapy vs. one-on-one therapy for substance abuse?

My son is addicted to taking prescription painkillers, and we are trying to get him help--especially since he finally seems to want the help. What is the best form of therapy...
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What causes hallucinations?

What could cause hallucinations in a young, healthy man? I've noticed my friend reacting to 'noises' that nobody else heard. I am worried about that. Should he go to a doctor?...
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Do antidepressants cause memory loss?

I'm 32 years old and I am taking medication for depression. I've been taking the same medication for about 8 months, and I've noticed that my memory is a little bad. Do antidepressants...
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When should I seek anger management?

I am a 35 year old man and feel irritable a majority of the time, like at work and at home. Sometimes, it makes me just blow up at home. The tiniest thing could make me start...
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Is there a connection between mental health and chronic pain?

I was dealing with chronic pain for a while now, and I've tried several things to get rid of it--changing my diet and exercising, etc. My doctor suggested it could be because...
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Should my grandmother stop taking antidepressants?

My grandmother is getting older, and was taking antidepressants since my grandfather died 15 years ago. She's in her late seventies, and I feel like she should stop taking them...
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Why is suboxone recommended for drug addiction?

My main question is why is there such a controversy prescribing suboxone for a drug addiction. Some specialists recommend it, while others really don't. Why do some doctors don't...
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Do stroke patients have a large risk of vascular dementia?

My grandmother had a stroke over a year ago, and I'm noticing some symptoms that are a little concerning. Her personality has completely changed (the stroke did take a toll on...
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