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Would I be able to cure my depression with just exercise?

I don't work out often, but I notice that every time I do, I feel like I have better control over my mental state. Do you think I can cure my depression with just exercise?
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Is thinking about diseases a mental disorder?

My mother is constantly thinking about diseases and always complains of some or the other health issue. Is this a mental obsession? What can be done to treat this?
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Is uncontrolled eating a sign of depression?

I've noticed that my sister is binging a lot on junk food. Also, she is eating a lot more than her usual. I know she isn't doing this because of an eating disorder. But, I have...
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My daughter has tried to commit suicide twice. Can a counselor help us?

My daughter has tried to commit suicide twice in our house. She won't talk to us at all about why she is so depressed, and we want to help her the best way we can. Can a counselor...
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I suffer from extremely low self esteem. Should I see a therapist?

I've always had low self esteem, ever since I was in high school. Do you think a therapist can help me deal with my issues better?
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My daughter is addicted to her phone. What can I do?

My 15 year old daughter spends all her time on her phone. I feel like I don't know who she is anymore. What can I do?
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My daughter is prone to hormonal depression. What can I do?

My daughter is highly prone to mood swings and depression right around her periods which just started last year. What can I do to help her?
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Is there a cure for sleepwalking?

My 10 year old daughter walks in her sleep. Is there a cure?
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Is an extreme urge to nap in the afternoon a problem?

I have a tendency to nap in the afternoon. I feel very tired if I am not able to get an afternoon sleep. But I don't know anyone else my age who does this. Because I work two...
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My daughter is now celebrating 5 years of sobriety. What are the chances she could go back to bad habits?

My daughter was into hard drugs for 8 years and is now celebrating 5 years sober. It's been a struggle but she admits she is now happy. As far as I know she doesn't stay in touch...
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My husband is trying to quit smoking. How can I help him?

My husband is a chain smoker but is trying to quit smoking. Is there any way I can help or is it best for me not to get involved?
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My son has a fear of unknown faces. Can a therapist help?

Lately I have been noticing that my son is showing extreme fear to unknown people and faces. Can a therapist help? How?
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What causes panic attacks in a person?

I have seen my friend getting panic attacks over weird things. What could be the cause? Does it require medication?
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Is constantly worrying about getting a sick a disease in itself?

My mother in law constantly considers herself sick. Every morning, she believes she has some physical problem, when there's really nothing wrong with her at all. Is this considered...
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I am taking medication for my OCD, but I don’t feel very good. What should I do?

I am on medication for OCD, but I am experiencing some side effects. Like I'm starting to feel very nervous and jittery, what should I do for this? Are there any other treatments...
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Is obsessing over the risk of infection a psychological problem?

My wife is extremely paranoid about risk of infections for our little one. She overdoes this obsession and I am now beginning to wonder if it is normal or not. I don't want her...
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How is sibling rivalry dealt with?

My older son is extremely jealous of my younger one when we pay any attention to him. But we try our best to be fair with both kids. What should we do to help them like each...
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My son gets very anxious and even begins to panic. What could be the reason?

My son is 12 years old and I have been noticing that he panics a lot at the smallest of the things. It causes him to become anxious. Why could he be doing this at such a young...
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My father has been given 6 months to live. Can a palliative care specialist or end of life care specialist counsel my mother?

My father is suffering from late stage cancer. My mother seems unable to accept his condition. Can a palliative care specialist or an end of life care specialist counsel my mother?...
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My father is undergoing severe depression after my mom passed away. How can we help him?

My father who is a chronic kidney disease patient himself is currently very depressed as my mother suddenly passed away after a heart attack. How can we help him out?
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