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What is the best course of treatment for early dementia?

My mother is 78 years old and is starting to show some signs of some dementia. What is our best course of treatment?
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Why does my daughter only write about death?

My daughter is 14 years old and I recently happened to see her blog that is a collection of poems pretty much all about death. I'm really worried about this. It doesn't seem...
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My elderly mother has become very afraid of leaving the house. What should we do?

My mother is 84 years old, and is terrified of leaving the house. She will not step foot outside. I'm not sure what to do to help her. Is there a way to help her overcome this...
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Will anesthesia affect my antidepressants?

I have been on antidepressants for a few years now, which have finally managed my depression. I am having a procedure done this week and will be given anesthesia. I am very afraid...
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Should I see a geriatrician for my father's alzheimer's disease?

My father has been suffering from alzheimer's disease. It is becoming difficult to manage his condition. Do you think a geriatrician will be of some help?
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Is there homeopathic medication available to treat attention disorders?

My son is 7 years old and suffers from ADD. Is there any homeopathic medication available to treat this?
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My daughter has been bullied in school, and now she isolates herself at home. What can I do for her?

My daughter is 8 years old and has been bullied in school. Ever since then she has become a complete recluse. What should I do to help her?
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Are antidepressants safe for children?

My 8 year old daughter suffers with depression. Are antidepressants safe and recommended for a child her age? I am terrified of the potential side effects.
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Has my mother's illness affected my wife?

My wife is the sole caregiver for my mother who is bedridden with multiple problems. My wife is constantly tending to her and has become very emotionally vulnerable. Could caring...
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How do I manage my depression after menopause?

I recently hit menopause and it’s been a very tough phase for me, especially mentally. I have been extremely depressed and I don’t know why or what to do. Please help.
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My sister loses interest in things very fast, having a negative impact on her life.

My sister is 20 years old and loses interest in things/gets bored extremely fast. It is starting to have an affect on her love life, friendships, and even work. Can a psychologist...
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Can psychologists also help one deal with pain better?

My mother complains of a lot of pain all over her body, though the doctors are unable to diagnose anything. Can a psychologist help?
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Can a kidney problems cause confusion?

My father is suffering from a kidney infection that is causing his kidney function to suffer. Since then, he has also been very confused. Could this cause confusion in his mind?...
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With my mother's illnesses, I am becoming extremely depressed. What can I do about this?

I am the sole caretaker for my mother who is suffering from multiple illnesses. Her conditions and the stress associated with them are making me extremely depressed. I am going...
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Can trichotillomania be treated with medication?

My sister is suffering from trichotillomania. Can this be treated with medication?
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My daughter is anorexic. How should we have this treated?

My daughter is 14 years old and has anorexia. My husband and I are at a loss for what we should do. Is there anything that I could do to help her get treated?
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How can I get over my husband's infedility?

My husband cheated on me and has left me completely devastated. I am doing everything to try and forget it but nothing seems to work. What should I do to help me get over this?...
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My son is a different child since the death of his father. What can I do to help him?

My husband passed away 10 months ago, and since then my son has been a different child. He is quiet and withdrawn, and won't open up to anyone, not even a therapist. I really...
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Is it possible to treat bipolar disorder without medication?

My son has been living with bipolar disorder for a few years now. We have tried to get him help, but he has had a negative reaction to almost every medication he was prescribed....
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I have been feeling extremely depressed since my mother passed away. Do I need some therapy?

I have been living with my mom for all my life and now that she has passed away, suddenly, I just feel like I'm at a really low point in my life. Should I consider therapy to...
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