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How does psychotherapy work in treating OCD?

I am suffering from OCD and it is disturbing the people around me. I want to be better, but I don't know where to start. I've heard of psychotherapy as a good option. I definitely...
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When is it the right time to see a doctor for depression?

My sister is sad most of the time. When we spend time together she just doesn't seem invested and would rather stay at home. I've asked if she's depressed and she said she thinks...
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How can I help my daughter recover from accident trauma?

My daughter survived a fatal road accident one year ago where two of her friends died. Ever since the accident, my daughter is in a state of shock and panics even at the slightest...
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My father started hallucinating. What can we do to help?

My father is 78 years old and is taking medication for diabetes and his heart. Recently he has been hallucinating and says he has been seeing his dead relatives. It is worrying...
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I am always anxious and have been this way for the last 7 years. What can I do to get a break from this anxiety?

I am 47 years old and since my mother passed away 7 years ago, I have always been anxious. I don’t know what I should do to calm my mind and body to get relief from this anxiety....
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Can weight loss become an obsession?

My daughter is getting obsessed with weight loss and it has become an obsession for her. She isn't even overweight but she is eating so much less. I'm really worried. What should...
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My daughter is showing extreme behavior changes. Is it just a side effect of being a teenager?

My daughter has been showing extremely erratic behavior. She gets angry very fast and suddenly feels very sad. She has just started her menstrual cycle. Is this behavior change...
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My husband who is a pilot has recently been detected with vertigo. How will this affect him at work?

My husband is 52 years old and has recently been diagnosed with vertigo. He is also a pilot, and I don't think he'll be able to work with this disease. How will vertigo affect...
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Could memory loss be a side effect of schizioaffective disorder?

I was diagnosed with a schizioaffective disorder and my treatment was through zyprexa. Does this medication have side effects like memory loss?
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Do cigarette quitting tablets really work?

I am planning to quit smoking and considering opting for nicotex gum. Does it really work?
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My husband is just not able to give up drinking. What should we do?

My husband used to drink every day until our daughter was born, then he went to a rehab and gave up drinking. But now slowly with social drinking he is back to drinking every...
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Is OCD a disease or a habit?

My sister has OCD and it has become very irritating for us around her. Is it a disease or just a habit? Is there treatment for it?
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Should I take my son to a psychologist to remove the fear of exams from his mind?

My son panics at the thought of exams. He gets a fever and is even unable to concentrate. Do you think a psychologist can help him?
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I have a fear of heights. What can I do about it?

Since childhood I have had a strange fear of heights. Now as I am growing older, I realize this is preventing me from things I want to do, like travel. What can I do about it?...
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I am feeling better with just my anti-anxiety medications. Do I still require counseling?

I work for a startup and have high levels of stress and anxiety. A few months ago my psychiatrist, who I was seeing frequently, prescribed Escitalopram 10 mg for me. I am feeling...
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My son has asd

Hi looking to know if it is common for kids with asd to have anxiety my son is 5 and he is always saying his tummy is sore especially when it's a school night . But he goes to...
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What can we do to ease down stress levels among our employees?

As a company, we would like to introduce ways to bring down stress levels in our employees. What can we do for this?
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How can one identify the signs of depression?

There are times when I am very upset and get very negative feelings, which happens particularly around my period. Are these signs of depression? What are the other signs that...
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What are the best ways to overcome negative thoughts?

I have negative thoughts in my mind, on and off. I want to know a way in which I could overcome these thoughts from coming to me. What should I do to overcome these thoughts?...
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Do bad dreams mean anything?

My son in 14 years old and lately has been waking up every night to bad dreams. He sometimes paces around the house to calm himself down. Do they mean anything or is it just...
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