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What causes one to focus on negative thoughts?

I'm 22 years old. I don't think I have depression or a more serious mental illness but I do find myself feeling down often. It's like I'm always having negative feelings about...
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Are there side effects of attention deficit medications?

I was just diagnosed with adult ADD and I'm in my early 30s. l'm very uneasy about the thought of taking the medication for. Are there side effects of attention deficit medications?...
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Is Risperdal safe for young kids?

My 8 year old daughter was examined by a psychiatrist who said that she had ADD. She wants to treat our daughter with Risperdal, but we both want to make sure it's the right step...
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Does mental illness cause hallucinations?

I'm 32 years old and I hear music even when there is none playing. It really scares me. Does this mean that I have a mental illness? Should I see a doctor?
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Why does my son have trouble focusing?

My 9-year-old son has a lot of trouble focusing at school and it's beginning to affect his grades. I also noticed that he fidgets a lot. It's been happening for a while but I...
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What causes someone to be a compulsive liar?

My sister is a compulsive liar, and it's really bad. She's had this problem for a while and I noticed that she lies to everyone, even me. It's affected her relationships, with...
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Can a general practitioner diagnose depression?

I think that I might have depression, but I don't really know who I should go to for treatment. . . or who would really diagnose it. Can a primary doctor or GP diagnose depressive...
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What are the first signs of autism?

I think my son might have autism. He's 5 years old, and has difficulty understanding what other kids his age are learning. He also has a few speech issues. Could he have autism?...
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How will a therapist help me with my depression?

I want to go to a therapist to discuss my feelings and emotions after the passing of my mother. I've been really depressed and I can't get over it (it happened a year ago). Do...
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Is borderline personality disorder serious?

My father was diagnosed with borderline personality disorder, and he had it for a long time already. Is this a serious disorder? He's in talk therapy for it now.
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What could I do for my daughter's self-esteem?

My daughter is having issues with her self-esteem and her appearance. I'm not sure where it's coming from because she's a beautiful girl. . . Is there anything that I can do...
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Do support programs have a lot of success?

My son is 28 years old, and he has been struggling with an addiction to heroin for the past year and a half. I want him to go to rehab, but he thinks he should try support groups...
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Can obesity contribute to anxiety attacks?

My daughter weights over 130 lbs, and for her age, she's considered obese. I'm also realizing that her anxiety has gotten worse and she suffers from attacks every so often. Could...
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How common are anxiety disorders in elderly patients?

My grandmother seems to be getting more and more anxious as she ages. And now that the doctor has diagnosed with dementia, her anxiety is just getting worse. How common are anxiety...
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Are there medications that can improve focus?

It's getting harder for me to concentrate on anything. I don't know why this is happening since I'm 27 years old. Is there a medication I can take to improve my focus?
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What does it mean when my teeth fall out in my dreams?

I've been having the same dream over and over again. I'm not sure if it has to do with stress or insecurity. . . or something, but I always have dreams where my teeth fall out....
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Why does my sister get so angry at times?

My sister is 19, and her anger has gotten worse over the years. Her doctor said that she's depressed and had put her on meds, but they don't really help her. What else could...
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How common is depression among overweight patients?

My cousin has been gaining a lot of weight lately, and she recently told me that she feels anxious and depressed. Especially after her doctor told her that she's gained too much...
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Is my boyfriend a sociopath? What do I do?

I feel like my boyfriend is a sociopath. He shows very little emotion whenever I tell him things, both good and bad, and he often does things without any remorse. I recently...
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How is geriatric depression treated?

My grandmother is 80 years old and seems very depressed. She doesn't have any motivation to do anything. We're taking her to our primary care doctor because of this. If she...
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