Q: My brother has been dealing with some problems for the last 10 years or so. Currently he is 30 years of age. He complains about an invasion of thoughts over which he has no control. He also complains there is a voice which is always there with him, and she (the voice) answers his [...]
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Brother Concerned About Long Term Side-Effects of Risperdal and Kemadrin
Abruptly Stopping Treatment for Bipolar Disorder
Q: Almost one year ago, I was diagnosed with cyclothymia, and then bipolar disorder. I was treated using medicine only, and I stopped using medicine suddenly after 2 months. Now, I have just moved to another country. Ever since I came, I can’t help but feel worried, exhausted, tired, and sleepy all the time. There [...]
Safe, Effective Ways to Combat Anxiety Without Medicine
Q: I have been diagnosed with a Panic Disorder, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), and obsessive-compulsive behaviors. I have been dealing with these disorders, I think, pretty well. I have been researching my conditions and educating myself on effective coping methods. I’ve also been seeing a therapist once a week. I am very against medication, and [...]
Doctor Disagrees, But I Need My Klonopin
Q: First, thanks for being here and answering questions. I am trying to withdraw from Klonopin. But I don’t understand: why would a doctor have you come off this medication if you have depression, anxiety and a personality disorder? I don’t understand this. A lot of my borderline symptoms have come back with a vengeance [...]
