The following questions are related to ‘Psychiatry’ at Ask the Psychologist: Online Clinical Psychologist.
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Q: I’ve seen a psychiatrist after 12 years of depression and emotional problems, eating disorders, self harm, agoraphobia and getting over childhood abuse. I’m 26. My psychiatrist said she thought I may have one or more personality disorders — namely Borderline, Histrionic and Narcissistic at the same time. Is that at all possible to have [...]
Q: I am 45 years old, female, and suffer anxiety, depression for the past 20 years. I have been on Seroxat for the best part of this time. Lately I notice that I have a few bad days prior to my monthly cycle. I fear my 20mg of Seroxat is not working for me. Do [...]
Q: I would like to ask if there is a disorder for laughing after every clause or words. If so, would you mind telling me what is the proper name for the disorder? I am trying to find a way to deal with an issue like this in my office. It bothers my colleagues and [...]
Q: What is a consultant therapist and how does it work? Is it worth trying? I’ve been in therapy for some time — over two years with the current therapist. I have tried many different approaches he suggested over this time, from mindifulness and meditation to medication. Problem is my life has gone from a [...]
Q: My 15-year-old son is currently undergoing assessment for Aspergers, and 80% of what I see fits the diagnosis — except that he has very recently started to mention mild delusions or hallucinations of a type. Can this be due to him trying to figure out why he is so different? The last two years [...]
Q: I’m a guy aged 28 yrs about to marry a girl aged 25 yrs (arranged marriage). She has completed her B.Tech recently but is looking for job now. A few days back I explained to her the relationship of husband and wife in all manners — i.e., both mental relation and the sexual relation. [...]
Q: I’ve recently been diagnosed with Bipolar l (Mixed) and a Personality Disorder NOS. I’m confused on what the Personality Disorder (NOS) actually means. What is the difference between Borderline Personality Disorder and a Personality Disorder? A: In current clinical practice, recognized mental health conditions and disorders are grouped by a general category — then [...]
