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Depression and anxiety with nurses? Impaired?

I had a diagnosis of bipolar, anxiety and depression after a horrible divorce. How is this considered unsafe for work or unsuitable for nursing? Are we not entitled to health...
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Are antidepressants bad for my general health?

My doctor prescribed antidepressants and I am a bit scared of them. Can my body have a bad reaction to them and be bad for my health in general? Need answers as soon as possible....
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What are the treatment options for ADHD?

My son was just diagnosed with ADHD. Is it serious? What are the treatment options for ADHD? He's 12 years old.
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Is medication appropriate for children with aggression?

My toddler is uncontrollable. He is constantly acting out, at home and at school. Is medication appropriate for children with aggression?
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Is it true that TV can hurt your vision?

My 4 year old daughter watches TV, but sits very close to it. I know that there are rumors that watching TV too close could affect your vision. Is it true that TV can hurt your...
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When should I seek a child psychiatry consultation?

My 13-year-old daughter seems very depressed and she hasn't talked to me about it. Should I take her to see a child psychiatrist? When should I seek a child psychiatry consultation?...
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Can natural remedies treat insomnia?

I'm 25 and have been dealing with insomnia for half a year now. I've tried everything and can't seem to find a solution. Are there any natural remedies that can help me fight...
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How can one spot depression in children?

I'm a mother of two, and I'm worried that my 12 year old son is depressed. He just has zero motivation and is doing horrible at school. What are the symptoms of depression in...
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What does manic depression mean?

My doctor believes that I have manic depression and is referring me to a psychiatrist to get the treatment that I need. But, I don't understand what this disorder really is....
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Is generalized anxiety disorder different from just anxiety?

I was just feeling really anxious and I told my doctor about it. Fast-forward to a week later, and I'm diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder. Is this different from regular...
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Why do some people startle so easily?

My wife is one of the jumpiest people I've ever met. She plays it down, but sometimes I worry about how easily she startles. Why do some people startle easily?
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What constitutes as a severe mental illness?

On a form I'm filling out, I have to say whether anyone in my family has 'severe mental illness'. Someone in my family is depressed, but I don't know if that counts. What constitutes...
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Why do I hallucinate?

Twice in the last month, I've been hearing and seeing things that I know no one else does and it's sometimes hard to see that these are hallucinations. Why could I be hallucinating?...
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What is the best way to help bipolar children?

My 12-year-old son was just diagnosed with bipolar disorder. What is the best way to help bipolar children?
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When should one begin taking anti-anxiety medication?

I'm a 28-year-old woman, and I am sometimes totally crippled by my anxiety. When should one begin taking anti-anxiety medication?
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What is borderline personality disorder?

My 17-year-old daughter was diagnosed with borderline personality disorder. What is borderline personality disorder? Is it serious?
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How can one approach a depressed friend?

When a friend is depressed, what is the right way to approach them?
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Should a person with depression seek help?

I'm a 32-year-old woman and I have been depressed for three months. It's been hard to even just get out of the bed in the morning. Should I see a doctor? Will it go away on...
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What are the side-effects of attention deficit medications?

I'm a 30-year-old male and I was just diagnosed with adult ADD. My doctor told me that I need to take medications to control it. What are the side-effects of attention deficit...
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What is the long-term effect of Ritalin on young children?

The doctor just prescribed Ritalin for my 10-year-old son's ADD. What is the long-term effect of Ritalin on young children?
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