The following questions are related to ‘Medications’ at Ask the Psychologist: Online Licensed Psychologist.
Q: I’ve been feeling down for quite a bit. I am a 54-year-old woman and have had these bouts for many years. I am about 75 pounds overweight and have put a lot of judgment on myself regarding this flaw. When I’m participating in life, I am strong, generous, optimistic, caring and like a calm […]
Q: I have a son who is 7 and a half. We have noticed just like a week ago that he started constantly to shake his arms, shake his legs, his jaw and stomach. My wife and I did not realize what was going on the first couple of days. When I say shaking I […]
Q: For the past couple of years I have been really depressed. Well, not all the time, but I do go through major depression episodes several times a year and in between those I have milder bouts of depression. I also get mad really easily: I’ll break things, throw things, whatever to help take the […]
Q: I have been on antidepressants for more than 20 years. At present I am on 225 mg Effexor XL daily. For the last 10 years I have had no emotional feelings, nor do I have any sexual desires. I can’t even manage an impromptu hug or kiss, which is creating problems in my marriage […]
Q: I was started on Lithium 200 mg BID two weeks ago for Bipolar Disorder II. A few days ago I gave in to an overwhelming urge to drive as fast and as quick as my car would travel. The sound and feeling were exhilarating and I did it about 5 times that same day. […]
Q: I wrote a few weeks back about a breakup with my spouse who I now know has Borderline Personality Disorder (abusive, anti-social, psychotic) and Bipolar Disorder. He has no idea where I am as I am afraid for him to find me, but I had been speaking to him at least once a week […]
Q: My husband is financially irresponsible and it’s causing arguments! Let me start by saying that we get along great for the most part. We enjoy the other’s company and doing things together like gardening, home improvements, cooking, vacationing, etc. He makes me smile on a daily basis and I love this guy. He has […]
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