The following questions are related to ‘Medications’ at Ask the Psychologist: Online Licensed Psychologist.
Q: I’m a 19-year-old female. I am 5’4″ with a healthy weight of 155 pounds. I have battled severe depression, and it is still a daily struggle. I have also stopped taking the Depo-Provera shot (insight on my medical history). I have now encountered a sleeping issue. Every night before I go to bed, I […]
Q: I have been taking Xanax for the past 5 years on an “as needed” basis only, whenever I get nervous, or I’m about to have a panic attack, or I feel nauseous because of the above. I take around 10-20 pills over the course of 12 months, that is approximately 0.5 mg of Xanax […]
Q: I’m a 20-year-old male and I am deeply depressed. I’ve had a problem with depression almost all my life, but in the last year it has hit rock bottom. I have lost most of my friends, and it is virtually impossible for me to meet new people, because I have no self-confidence and I […]
Q: My mother has been an alcoholic for 20 years or so, and she’s been an abuser of prescription medication for about 10 years. She’s in various stages of recovery for these addictions. I believe she does not drink any longer, but I have my suspicions regarding her medication regimen. Since she’s on such a […]
Q: I am 30 years old and I need your opinion. I have been facing the following conditions continuously for the last two years. Fatigue or loss of energy almost every day Body feels heavy / muscle tension / cramps Increased need for sleep / excessive sleep Feel emptiness / loneliness / unhappiness Inability to […]
Q: I’m 18 years old and I have never slept in a bedroom by myself. I’m terrified to death of the dark and even if I could make peace with the dark, I couldn’t bear to sleep by myself. I will turn 19 soon and it has taken me a long time to admit that […]
Q: I have endured an enigmatic condition over the course of the last twelve years under the care of so-called specialists. I feel like they have neglected my well-being for their personal gain, and I wonder whether they find it easier to blame patients for their problems than to admit they just can’t cure everyone. […]
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