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Can chemotherapy cause depression?

My wife is undergoing chemotherapy for breast cancer. Ever since her treatment has started, she has been extremely depressed. Is this a common symptom? Is it safe for her to...
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How can I help my son get through his social anxiety?

My son is extremely scared to talk to people, and is very anxious in social settings. What can I do to help him get through this social anxiety?
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I had severe postpartum depression after giving birth to my son. Is it likely I will have it with my second child?

When I had my first baby, I suffered with postpartum depression. I recently found out that I am pregnant again. Is it likely I will have it again with my second child?
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How can I help my sister control her sudden bursts of anger?

My sister is 32 years old, and has a very hard time controlling her emotions. She often cannot control herself, especially when she is angry. Why is it she can't control herself?...
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Is Trichotillomania a serious condition?

My wife is suffering from trichotillomania and is currently on medication. However, she is also quite depressed. I really don’t know how I can be of any help to her. What should...
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Can excessive anger be termed as a psychological disorder?

If a person gets excessively angry, would it be termed as a psychological disorder or is it a behavioral one?
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I need sex everyday but my husband doesn’t feel the need. What's wrong with me?

I want to have sex everyday but my husband doesn’t feel the same need. I feel like he's just not into me any more, and it's making me feel really self-conscious. Do you think...
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I am very shy in public. What can I do?

I am extremely shy to talk to in public. I almost get panic attacks when I talk in front of people and I get very nauseous. I'm so tired of feeling like this. What should I...
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I feel like I have no drive but I'm not upset about it. I just feel kind of lost. What should I do?

I feel like I am the most disinterested person in life with no hobbies or any drive to do something. I'm not sad about it though. Why am I like this? What can I do?
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Why is my 27 year old daughter only reading depressing things?

My daughter is 27 years old and is an avid reader. However, it seems she's been reading a lot about death and dying lately and it has me concerned. . . Should I speak to her?...
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My daughter is extremely scared of closed spaces. What can I do to help her get over the fear?

My daughter is 12 years old and is very scared of closed spaces including elevators. What can I do to help her get over this fear?
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Why do I find it hard to remember people's names?

I find it very difficult and challenging to remember names of people right after meeting them. Why do I have this problem?
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How can I talk to my teen about suicide?

My daughter's friend told me that my daughter has been discussing with her about death and ending life. She's only 13 years old. I am worried as a parent how should I speak to...
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Do depression medicines hamper sleep patterns?

Ever since I started taking anti-depressants I have noticed a change in my sleep pattern. I still sleep pretty well but I get tired earlier. Is this normal?
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Should I really go to psychotherapy?

Since I was a child, I've had a strange desire to crossdress. But now my mother has found out and is making it seem like it's really wrong, when I don't really think it is. She's...
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What can I do to get over my depression at the loss of my pet?

My dog of 14 years recently died a painful death and his loss has left me completely depressed. He had cancer so we saw it coming, but his last days were extremely sad. What...
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I am very scared of darkness. What can I do to overcome my fear?

I am 23 years old and I am extremely scared of darkness. I still sleep with a light on. What can I do to overcome my fear?
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Am I depressed?

I always feel sad. I don’t want to wake up in the morning and I don’t feel like anyone cares about me. I eat so much I feel like I want to throw up, but then I eat more because...
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Can anxiety and stress lead to frequent urination?

I am having tremendous stress and a lot of pressure at work. I'm also urinating a lot more often. I am pretty healthy, so I'm sure that this isn't due to some underlying issue....
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Is my back pain psychological?

Every time I am thinking too much or have stress, I also have terrible back pain. I went to the doctor who did my scans and he said there are no spinal abnormalities. Could my...
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