Tag Archives: Mental Health

Sun, Dec 27 2009

What is the Best Medication for Adult ADHD?

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I am making an appointment with a psychiatrist to see if I have Adult ADHD (which I am 99% sure I do) What is the best medication for it? AKPC_IDS += "6077,"; ...

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Sun, Dec 20 2009

Can prolonged exposure to stress and anxiety lead to phobias?

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If someone has been exposed to a consistent amount of anxiety/stress for a few years can that cause someone to be more prone to developing a phobia they never had? AKPC_IDS += "5863,"; ...

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Thu, Dec 10 2009

How can your mental health get worse after you see a therapist?

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I can’t figure this out. I go see this therapist and I don’t like her. But they won’t let me have another therapist unless I go before a long drawn out red tape process. But anyways,... 

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Tue, Dec 8 2009

What is the best adult ADHD medication?

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I have been taking Vyvance 40mg twice a day and it only works 3 hours at the most per 40mg. I know everybody reacts differently to different types of medication but what seems to be, in general, the most... 

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Sat, Dec 5 2009

What are my chances of getting Alzheimer disease?

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I am schizophrenic thus take antipsychotics. What are my chances of getting Alzheimer disease knowing that I have no history in my family but do have a grand mother that is senile? I am scared to death... 

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Wed, Nov 25 2009

Can post traumatic stress disorder lead to suicide?

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I’m writing a story. Can post traumatic stress disorder lead to suicide? And if so, what would one act like shortly before the suicide? The cause of the PTSD for the character is seeing the love... 

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Fri, Nov 13 2009

How do I get Adult ADHD Diagnosis and Treatment in The Third World?

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I currently work and live in a third world country on the west coast of Africa. I have more than a strong suspicion that i have adult ADHD. I have yet to hold down a job for more than six months before... 

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Sun, Nov 8 2009

Should people with mental illness or ADHD have children?

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I’m diagnosed with bipolar with psychotic features, and depression. I have my illness very under control. My partner is ADHD and chooses not to take medications for it. He has problems with it, but... 

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Thu, Nov 5 2009

How can I treat bipolar disorder without telling my family?

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So I’m 17 and, after examining the symptoms and a few long talks with my bipolar friend, I’m almost positive I have the disorder. I really feel like I need to get help, but can’t bring... 

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Tue, Nov 3 2009

If you have ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) can writing in cursive give you a headache?

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Hi guys, I am diagnosed with ADHD and whenever I try to write in cursive, I get a horrible hed ache. Eventually i would quit and go back to manuscript. When I do that, my head ache suddenly goes away.... 

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