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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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What causes someone to be a compulsive liar?

My sister is a compulsive liar, and it's really bad. She's had this problem for a while and I noticed that she lies to everyone, even me. It's affected her relationships, with...
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What does it mean when my teeth fall out in my dreams?

I've been having the same dream over and over again. I'm not sure if it has to do with stress or insecurity. . . or something, but I always have dreams where my teeth fall out....
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How does depression affect confidence?

For the past year and a half, my confidence has been decreasing. I think that this could be because I'm depressed. Does depression often affect a person's confidence?
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How can I effectively fight depression?

I'm 35, and I have been diagnosed with depression. I don't want to take medications because of the side effects. How can I effectively fight depression without medication?
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What causes depression during seasonal changes?

Since I can remember, I get sad whenever the season changes, particularly in the fall and spring. I don't understand why this happens. What causes this? Is there treatment?...
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Is there a difference between psychoanalysis and psychology?

I just want to know, is there a difference between psychoanalysis and psychology? What makes psychoanalysts different from psychologists?
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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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Are there ways to deal with depression without medication?

I'm afraid I might be depressed but I don't want to take medication. Are there ways to deal with depression without medication? I'm also 32 years old. I'm just afraid that the...
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What causes depression in winter?

I only have feelings of depression during the winter, but not really with any season. I read that this is called seasonal affective disorder, but I'm having difficulty explaining...
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What causes hallucinations?

What could cause hallucinations in a young, healthy man? I've noticed my friend reacting to 'noises' that nobody else heard. I am worried about that. Should he go to a doctor?...
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Why am I dreaming about teeth?

I keep having this dream about my teeth falling out unexpectedly. It's been happening a lot lately, and I've had this dream before while I was in college. I'm trying to think...
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Does depression have an effect on sleep?

Since I was diagnosed with clinical depression, or really since I started feeling depressed, I've been having strange dreams more often--and I also remember my dreams too, which...
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Does psychoanalysis help with depression?

I was diagnosed with clinical depression several months ago, and I feel like the antidepressants I'm on aren't really helping. I would like to try therapy, and only therapy, to...
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I think I need to talk to someone about my depression. Where should I go?

I've been feeling really depressed lately, and I'm finding it difficult to wake up every day. I feel like I need help, but I'm not sure on who to really turn to for help. Would...
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Drinking himself into unconsciousness

My husband is an alcoholic. After years of treatment, counseling and AA meetings he has stopped drinking. Or so I thought. I find empty, hidden liquor bottles plus most nights...
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Can psychoanalysis help in treating my bad dreams?

I have very bad dreams. Can psychoanalysis help me find answers to why I am having them so often?
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My son won't speak to me after his father died. What should I do?

My son's father died a month ago, and my son barely speaks to me since his death. I really don't know what to do, and I feel like it's going on for way to long. Should I take...
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How do I detect it?

How do I know if I don't have it or if I do? Sometimes I have crazy mood swings and I can't explain them. Sometimes I'm happy and all I want to do is run around and sometimes...
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Why are my dreams so vague?

My dreams seem very weird and vague, and I'm not sure about what to really think of them. In my next therapy session, can my therapist help me understand my dreams?
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