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Why is my teenager so aggressive with me?

My son is 16 years old, and lately he has been really aggressive with both me and my husband. We're not sure why. He doesn't listen to us at all, he goes out without asking if...
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Can children have depression?

My 6-year-old daughter sometimes cries for attention, but I also have noticed that she doesn't play with kids her age at school. Could this be depression? What symptoms do children...
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How can I effectively fight depression?

I'm 35, and I have been diagnosed with depression. I don't want to take medications because of the side effects. How can I effectively fight depression without medication?
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What tests diagnose an anxiety disorder?

I have had a few anxiety attacks over the past month and a half, and I'm wondering if I have an anxiety disorder. What tests are available to diagnose this?
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What causes depression during seasonal changes?

Since I can remember, I get sad whenever the season changes, particularly in the fall and spring. I don't understand why this happens. What causes this? Is there treatment?...
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How can I overcome manic depression?

I'm 27 years old, and was diagnosed with bipolar and manic depression. Can talk therapy or other things, alongside my meds, help me overcome this?
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What are the first symptoms of Alzheimer's disease?

I'm 20 years old, and I know that I have a family history of Alzheimer's. But what are the first symptoms that I would notice if I do have Alzheimer's? I know I'm only 20, but...
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What can I do to help me overcome depression?

I'm 37, and I've been divorced for about a year now, separated for a year and a half. I still am really depressed over it. I don't like going out, and I'm pretty much isolated...
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What are the most common cognitive issues in children?

My 4-year-old son has some sort of learning disorder. He's not learning as quickly as the other kids, and he has some difficulty speaking. I am taking him to see a doctor. What...
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Do we need marriage counseling?

I'm 32 and my husband is 35. We've been together for over 10 years, married for 3, and we have a lot of problems in our relationship. Mainly financial issues. What should we...
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Are there any effective non-drug alternatives for depression?

My grandmother is 65 year old, and she has depression. Are there any effective non-drug alternatives for depression? My mom and I both feel like she should stay away from antidepressants...
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Is there a difference between psychoanalysis and psychology?

I just want to know, is there a difference between psychoanalysis and psychology? What makes psychoanalysts different from psychologists?
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Is it normal to have depression with autism?

My son is a teenager, and I noticed that he's been depressed lately. He also has autism. He's not being bullied with school and is taught with the other kids that have learning...
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What is generalized anxiety disorder?

I'm 45 years old, and I recently spoke with my doctor about some issues I've been having lately. He said it sounds like I have generalized anxiety disorder, but we didn't expand...
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Should my son be going to counseling for schizophrenia?

My son was diagnosed with schizophrenia in his early teens, and has been managing it with medication. It actually runs in my family. So I'm a little familiar with it because...
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Can a divorce drive people toward alcoholism?

I got divorced a month ago and have been drinking a lot since. Could my divorce have driven me toward drinking a lot? What can I do before it gets too out of hand?
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Are eating disorders a psychological issue or physical disease?

I think my sister has a binge-eating disorder. She's 28 years old, and she always eats. This started after our mom's death. Is an eating disorder a physical disease or a psychological...
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Should my friend go to therapy after father's death?

My friend's father died few months ago, and he still hasn't gotten over it. I feel like he needs to talk to someone. Should I suggest therapy to him, or do you think he just...
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What are the symptoms of geriatric depression?

My grandmother's 65 years old, and I feel like she is depressed. She cries at strange times throughout the day, and sometimes she doesn't have an appetite. Are these symptoms...
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Is anxiety a normal part of fibromyalgia?

I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia 6 years ago when I was 30 years old. However, one thing I never really understood is the anxiety that I feel with this disease. Since my diagnosis,...
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