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What's the best way to teach my child anger control?

My daughter has had anger issues for as long as I can remember. When she was a kid it'd be tantrums, but now she's just plain disrespectful and loses her temper so easily. Is...
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Is it dangerous to smoke while wearing the patch?

I started wearing a nicotine patch recently, but just one. The other day I couldn't help myself though--bad day at work. I smoked a couple of cigarettes, with 21 mg patch. I'm...
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Should I involve my son's school social worker in his mental health?

My son has a lot of issues with his mental health and I noticed him exhibiting signs of depression. He's only in middle school, so I'm worried if something is happening there--like...
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Feelings of depression with multiple sclerosis

Despite having MS, I'm pretty active in my life. But I feel like the medications I'm taking are making me feel depressed and quite fatigued. I'm not sure if I'm overdoing it...
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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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What can be done for a low pain tolerance?

I have a very low tolerance for pain, and it's beginning to affect a lot of my aspects of my life. Like, I can't do certain things that I loved doing--like running--because it...
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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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What causes depression in winter?

I only have feelings of depression during the winter, but not really with any season. I read that this is called seasonal affective disorder, but I'm having difficulty explaining...
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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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What are the warning signs of Alzheimer's?

My grandfather has a lot of moments of confusion and memory loss, and I'm scared that these could be symptoms of Alzheimer's. Are there other warning signs of Alzheimer's that...
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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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Daughter's first break-up, how do I help her?

I'm a single dad, and my daughter is 16-years-old and is experiencing her first break-up. Her and this boy have been dating for a year, actually, and even though it was a high...
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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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Is Talkspace actually effective?

I've been seeing ads all over the place for Talkspace, which is an app for online counseling. I can't really afford the therapists/counselors in my area, and I really think I...
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Is it bad for babies to be raised in prison?

In NY, a law was passed that allows the baby to be raised in prison, by the mother, in the first few months of the baby's life. And to me. . . it just seems wrong? I learned...
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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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Does cognitive behavior therapy help couples?

My husband and I are having a lot of problems, and are considering going to therapy. We want to work on our marriage in the best way that we can. Can cognitive behavior therapy...
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