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CBT for Generalized Anxiety Disorder After the Physical Symptoms Have Gone

By Dr George Simon, PhD |

Q: I’m in my mid-twenties, and I live in Belgium. My psychiatrist diagnosed me with GAD (Generalized Anxiety Disorder) over a year and a half ago. At that time I did have physical symptoms, but for the last half a year, the physical symptoms seem to have gone. I still worry, however — day in [...]

Anna and Alexandra, My Friend’s Multiple Personalities

By Dr Cynthia Giocomarra, PsyD |

Q: I’m very worried about my friend and co-worker. She is 28 and has recently begun to behave very strangely. “Anna” thinks that mysterious people are trying to harm her and videotape her while she’s at home. She has said that she sometimes locks herself in the bathroom all night, because the bad people are [...]

Sociopathy or Borderline Personality?

By Dr George Simon, PhD |

Q: I have a couple of questions. My sister-in-law is seriously immature. She causes chaos with her lies and manipulation. She is an habitual liar, and she hurts many people. She tries to turn people against her spouse for no apparent reason. She appears to have no guilt or remorse. She is cold and cruel [...]

Anxiety, Adult ADD or Both?

By Dr George Simon, PhD |

Q: For as long as I can remember I’ve had anxiety-related issues. I’ve even had occasional panic attacks since the age of 6. I’ve always been a worrier and have had my share of depersonalization/derealization and depression. I’m now in my mid-twenties, and I’ve been having Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) for over a year and [...]

Bipolar Disorder or Abusive Personality?

By Dr George Simon, PhD |

Q: My husband was recently diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder. I had threatened to leave him because of the emotional abuse that he has put me through. He was put on Lithium and has been taking the pills for several days, but there hasn’t been enough time yet to see progress. He will, on a daily [...]

Finding the Optimal Medications for ADHD

By Dr George Simon, PhD |

Q: My son has Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. I’m frustrated because we’re still searching for a medication that is a good fit for him. He has been on Ritalin LA, Concerta, Focalin, Daytrana Patch, and Strattera. The problem with the Ritalin-type drugs is a blinking issue, which is much like a tic. This was interfering [...]

About to Marry a Man With Paranoid Delusions

By Dr George Simon, PhD |

Q: I am currently engaged and am about to move overseas to join my fiancé in England. At first everything was fine and we were very happy. Lately, however, he has become extremely paranoid and believes that I am cheating on him. It is to the point that he even believes he can hear another [...]

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