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Find a Good Psychiatrist for a Teenager
Asked by A.S. from Boston
on February 7, 2008
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My daughter is almost 15 years old. She is highly sensitive.
I have concerns about her mental health, but it's confusing and hard to find a good psychiatrist among al...
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- Hi A., My husband is a counselor at a nearby school distruct. He requently gets requests rom parents in similar situations to you or reerrals in your area. That may...
- Thank you for all responses! A.
- Hi Ask your pediatrician who they recommend. They usually have doctors they refer to in special fields. I live in Woburn and know of one doctor for sure you DON'T...
Withdrawals W/ Medications on Children
Asked by H.T. from Chicago
on April 18, 2009
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I have spent the last 2 months working with my 6 year old & her doctor to take her off her Risperdal. She had been taking it for her Bi-Polar Dis-order but was gainin...
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- I am a nurse but definitely not an expert on mental health issues. In my drug reference Tenex is not approved for use in children. I would maybe get a second opinion ...
- I second the vote for a pediatric psychiatrist. A general pediatrician should NOT be making these types of diagnoses and prescribing these medications. Bipolar disorde...
- Ok i cant say i can make you feel better i am rocking the same boat..That is what i am going through with my son,,,i can tell you that doing this for over 6 years now,...
Extremly Stressed - Anxiety Attacks - Possible Bi Polar? I Need Advice -Help
Asked by E.T. from Dallas
on September 20, 2008
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Hi there,
I get mood swings from time to time.
I recently have had a medical abortion -I know my hormones and mental health are not what they normally are at the m...
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- I'd definitely work with a professional to find the appropriate help for you. You have started with the right thing and that is to ask others for their opinion. I kn...
- Natalie, I truely feel for you. It is so difficult to just live these days, much less be a single mother and deal with all of these issues. I myself had a HORRIBLE cas...
- I am so sorry you are suffering & very proud of you to recognize that things aren't right. Please seek counseling of some type. There is not perfect answer,and there i...
Experience with Child Psychologist
Asked by C.L. from Minneapolis
on September 9, 2008
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My son, who will be 9 tomorrow, just started OT for sensory issues and is seeing a child psychologist for anger management and problems with disrespect. The OT is goi...
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- When my husband started seeing a psychologist he was told that he WILL NOT like the guy, and will probably hate him and dread seeing him. They are trained to be "mean"...
- Hi C.- As a clincally trained but not practiced psychologist, I agree with Beth. Often times children do not like when the truth is told to them. But what I don't lik...
- C., I agree with the moms who suggested to talk to the therapist and sit in on a session (but don't participate.) There is a significant chance your son is playing...
Seeking Information on Lights to Combat Seasonal Depression
Asked by J.P. from Chicago
on September 14, 2008
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I am trying to gather some information on those lights that are used for seasonal depression. I don't even know what they are called. Has anyone used them, how do the...
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- G.E.'s "Reveal" light bulbs are the whiter bulbs for every day use. (don't know if you want to have them all around the home, though. Try them out in a room or two, f...
- Hey J., I believe it is called an 'Ott Light'. Just google it. Its a full spectrum light bulb that works well for any kind of detail work like sewing, crafts, any k...
- http://www.lighttherapyproducts.com/seasonal_affective_disorder.aspx http://www.sadlight.com/ http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/seasonal-affective-disorder/MH0002...
Pregnancy and Mental Health
Asked by S.M. from Portland
on March 15, 2007
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I know that pregnancy is not a time for you to feel at an even keel with your emotions, however I am curious to know if I am the only one feeling like I am on a roller...
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- Hi S.! **Hugs** I know how you are feeling. I have stuggled with depression off and on since I was in middle school. My last pregnancy I was under a lot of stress ...
- I just wanted to let you know, I'm 37 and a half weeks, and I've been getting depressed on and off too. I also feel like I'm a total nag around my boyfriend, who, bles...
- There's no reason to think that you will end up with PPD because you are depressed now. I always got depressed toward the end of my pregnancies. Instead of a therapi...
Seeking More Mental Health Services
Asked by C.N. from Chicago
on April 18, 2007
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I am a mom of three girls, one of whom happens to have a very challenging mental health history. She is 14 and has been diagnosed as Bipolar with psychosis, PTSD, Maj...
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- I have personally worked with children and adolescents like your daughter for many years. I used to work for a residential group home in Oak Park and currently provid...
- Highland Park Hospital has an Adolescent Psychiatry department. They are really good and wonderful. The counselors and mental health workers can give you a lot of advi...
- Alexian Brothers hospital has a great behavioral health outpatient program for teens. We checked it out for my daughter but it was too long of a drive to get her the...
Need Good Mental Health Counselor for Spouse
Asked by S.R. from Salt Lake City
on October 15, 2008
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My husband has chronic major depressive disorder and OCD. In the past he has seen counselors when needed, but hasn't been in treatment for years and seemed to be mana...
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- Dear S., I am a clinical psychotherapist who also suffers from OCD. OCD is a brain imbalance problem that needs to be treated with medications when it becomes bad....
- Comprehensive Psychological Services. They have psychiatrists (for medication management) and LCSWs (for counceling/therapy). They work together and both have access t...
- Hi S.. Dr. Mitchell Leister is a well-respected psychiatrist in Monument. My husband also deals with depression and anxiety. How do you deal with it--sometimes I have ...
Difficulty with Mom / Grandma
Asked by M.M. from Wichita
on January 12, 2007
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I am having an ongoing conflict with my mother. My child has never met my mother due to a distance issue and an ongoing conflict between she and I, she lives 1700 mil...
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- I have a father that I don't speak to and have no contact with because it is my job to protect my children. I have been going through issues with him my whole life and...
- Sounds like a problem too big to really be addressed in this arena. You have a lot on your plate and I applaude you for seeking help with it. I also applaude you for...
- Try a local university where counseling students (observed by professors) take on their own patients. It is much cheaper, often on a sliding scale based on income. ...
Feedback/Support Dealing W/ Narcissistic, Lying , Emotionally Abusive Ex
Asked by S.H. from Dallas
on July 31, 2006
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Boy, talk about someone that can drive you nutz! I am now really suffering the consequences of a poor decision (settling in a marriage and having a child --unplanned-...
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- S., I am a Step-mother and deal with similar issues from my husband's ex wife. So I am on the other side of the fence and can completely see your point and understan...
- Hey, girl! I don't have any advice either, I just wanted to offer some support as well. Hang in there! I agree that knowing about the new wife is your business as i...
- HEY. i DON'T HAVE ANY ADVICE BUT PROBABLY WILL GO THROUGH IT SOON. I AM ABOUT TO GET A DIVORCE. I WANT ONE ANYWAY, AND MY HUSBAND IS LIKE THAT AND THAT IS WHY I MUS...
