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Can a divorce drive people toward depression?

My husband and I divorced last month and it hasn't been healthy for my state of mind. Our divorce has become messy. Is it normal for divorce to drive people toward depression?...
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How can I deal with depression?

I've had depression for one month already, but I don't want to take medication to treat it. How can I deal with depression without taking medication?
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What can a psychologist do for anxiety?

I'm 32 years old, and I have an anxiety attack almost every day, since I started my job last month. I want to see a psychologist for treatment. What will be the approach in treating...
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How effective is behavioral therapy for aggressive behavior?

I'm 25, and I want to go to cognitive behavior therapy to help control my anger and aggressive behavior. How effective is behavioral therapy with this?
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How do I approach my son about his eating disorder?

I believe my 12 year old son has a binge-eating disorder, and this started after he tried out for the wrestling team. I think he's doing this to bulk up. . . How do I approach...
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When is anger pathological?

I've always been 'tightly wound'. How can I tell if the bursts of anger I get are are normal or the kind that I should see a doctor about? When is anger considered pathological?...
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Psychoanalysis vs. Cognitive behavioral therapy?

I'm trying to figure out the best type of therapy for my mother's OCD. She is finally ready to get help. Should she visit a psychoanalyst or someone who does cognitive behavioral...
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Can a general practitioner diagnose depression?

I think that I might have depression, but I don't really know who I should go to for treatment. . . or who would really diagnose it. Can a primary doctor or GP diagnose depressive...
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Is it possible for kids to have OCD?

I think my daughter has OCD. She gets very obsessive with her routines and how things appear. Like pencils need to be in a certain way, or if she doesn't do this at a certain...
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Are there dating groups for people with anxiety?

I'm 24, and I was diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder. It's always been very hard for me to date because of my anxiety. Are there dating groups for those with anxiety?...
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What tests diagnose an anxiety disorder?

I have had a few anxiety attacks over the past month and a half, and I'm wondering if I have an anxiety disorder. What tests are available to diagnose this?
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Why does depression have a genetic factor?

My mother was diagnosed with depression five years ago, and I realized that, because she has depression, I might be at risk. There are other cases of depression within my family....
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How can I overcome manic depression?

I'm 27 years old, and was diagnosed with bipolar and manic depression. Can talk therapy or other things, alongside my meds, help me overcome this?
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Are eating disorders a psychological issue or physical disease?

I think my sister has a binge-eating disorder. She's 28 years old, and she always eats. This started after our mom's death. Is an eating disorder a physical disease or a psychological...
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Do couples who undergo behavior therapy stay together?

My husband and I are having a lot of issues that are affecting my marriage. Will behavior therapy help us stay together?
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How can one control anger?

My friend is 40 years old, and he has difficulty controlling his anger. I've seen this with his wife and while he's driving his car. What should he be doing to control it? Should...
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Can chronic pain lead to depression?

I have chronic pain in my left hand. I'm 28 and its been like this since I was 25. Could this end up giving me depression?
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Does my wife have nymphomania?

My wife has had multiple sexual experiences (3 men and one woman) in 3 years of marriage. She just cant seem to get enough and she's always the one who motivates the encounters....
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What is causing my teenager's despondency?

I have a 13 year old son. He seems so depressed lately, even though he says nothing's wrong. What can be the cause?
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What are the symptoms of depression?

I think I'm depressed. Lately I've been eating a lot and crying at random points throughout the day. In the morning, I feel like it's hard to just get out of the bed. I don't...
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