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Does my mother need help to get over my father's death?

My mother has become extremely depressed and lonely ever since my father passed away. She is very anxious, sad and irritable. Does she need psychiatric help?
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Why is my mom unable to sleep, even when she's taking medications?

My mom is on Anxit 0. 25 as a way to reduce her anxiety and stress to help her sleep better. However, she's noticeably anxious and still unable to sleep. Why is this happening?...
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Can a person have depression after surgery?

My mother had surgery on her back about 3 weeks ago. Lately, she has been extremely depressed which is definitely unusual for her. Can this be due to the surgery? What can be...
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My daughter suffers from low self esteem. What should we do?

My daughter is over weight and suffers from low self esteem. What can I do to help her?
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I am feeling very depressed, and have not had success with medication. What can be done to help me?

I have suffered with depression for most of my life and have not had success with medications. Are there any other outlets of treatment?
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My husband has severe post traumatic stress disorder. What can be done to help him cope?

My husband is a veteran, and recently his PTSD has been consuming his life. What can be done to help him cope with this? Are there any medications or natural remedies that will...
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My mother is 80 years old and has severe anxiety. Should she really be on xanex?

Because of the effects of xanex, I'm not sure if my mother should be on it any more. But I know that she suffers from severe anxiety, always did. Should we keep her on it? If...
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How do I know if my wife is a nymphomaniac?

My wife won't stop. She has been constantly wanting to have sex, and I have even caught her masturbating a few times when I leave the room. I'm trying to understand why this...
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My mother hasn't spoken to us since she's been in assisted living. Could this be depression?

We placed my mom in assisted living once we realized that we didn't have the resources to take care of. She's not responsive to us at all now, and me and my brothers have been...
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How can I get over my husband's death?

My husband died rather suddenly last year because of a serious car accident. My children are a little young, so they both don't understand what happened (not yet anyway), but...
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Is there a treatment for narcissism?

If a person has narcissism, is there a treatment for them? Or will they always have these traits?
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My son displays sociopathic behavior. Can anything be done to help him?

My 15 year old son has tendencies and behavior that seem to be sociopathic. He has a complete lack of empathy, and we aren't sure what to do. Can anything be done to help him...
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Will prozac use lead to weight gain?

I have recently been prescribed prozac for both anxiety and depression. I have been against taking medication because of the many side effects. Will I gain weight from prozac?...
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Can medication help with health anxiety?

I experienced the loss of my mother in a long and gruesome battle to cancer. I have since then suffered severe health anxiety. Every other day it is something else. . . a...
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What could cause a constant state of somnolence?

I feel tired all of the time. Even after waking up from a full night of sleep- I always want to sleep. During the day I have a hard time pushing through my tasks. My primary...
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Are there any natural medications that help with anxiety?

My husband has severe anxiety, and is very against taking the typical prescription medication. Are there any natural supplements or remedies that he can take to help manage his...
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Can my mother's dementia affect my daughter who is 10 years old?

My daughter is 10 years old and is very close to my mom. However, my mom was diagnosed with dementia and her behavior is unpredictable. Can this affect my daughter?
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What is causing me to lose my temper?

I have been losing my temper a lot lately. Is this because of any changes in my body? What tests would you recommend for me?
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My health problems have made me very anxious. What can I do?

I have several chronic health conditions, and due to these I now suffer with anxiety. What can I do to relieve my anxiety?
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How can I help my son cope with social anxiety?

My son has severe social anxiety and does not want to leave my side. Is there anything that can be done to help him cope with and overcome this anxiety?
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