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Dr. Fredric Barry Kleiner, PH.D.

Psychologist

Dr. Fredric Kleiner is a psychologist practicing in Bethesda, MD. Dr. Kleiner specializes in the treatment of health mental problems, and helps people to cope with their mental illnesses. As a psychologist, Dr. Kleiner evaluates and treats patients through a variety of methods, most typically being psychotherapy or talk therapy. Patients usually visit Dr. Kleiner because they have been experiencing depression, anxiety, stress or anger for a significant period of time and are seeking help. Psychologists may perform a variety of exams and assessments to diagnose a mental condition.
Dr. Fredric Barry Kleiner, PH.D.
  • Bethesda, MD
  • Accepting new patients

Should I take my son to a psychologist to remove the fear of exams from his mind?

There's a very good chance that an experienced psychologist could be of great help in the situation you describing. I suggest contacting some of the psychologists in your area READ MORE
There's a very good chance that an experienced psychologist could be of great help in the situation you describing. I suggest contacting some of the psychologists in your area and interviewing them them by phone or email and then schedule an appointment to see the one (or ones) who provide you with the most confidence that they could provide help with the situation.

Do antipsychotic medicines cause weight gain?

It certainly could be the case and is not an uncommon side effect of some medications. I suggest contacting the prescribing physician and see if an alternate medication might have READ MORE
It certainly could be the case and is not an uncommon side effect of some medications. I suggest contacting the prescribing physician and see if an alternate medication might have success in treating your daughter's OCD without the weight gain as a side effect.

Is forgetfulness a mental illness?

There are many possible reasons for people, even at your age, to notice and increase in forgetfulness. Anxiety and stress can be major contributors to the symptoms you are describing. READ MORE
There are many possible reasons for people, even at your age, to notice and increase in forgetfulness. Anxiety and stress can be major contributors to the symptoms you are describing. There are certainly other possibilities that a well trained psychologist or psychiatrist could help you determine and suggest appropriate treatments to remedy the situation.

Are panic attacks while taking anti depressants normal?

Some anti-depressants have been known to increase anxiety in some patients. The most prudent course of action I would suggest is to inform the physician who prescribed the anti-depressant READ MORE
Some anti-depressants have been known to increase anxiety in some patients.
The most prudent course of action I would suggest is to inform the physician who prescribed the anti-depressant in question of your experience and see if an different medication regimen or a different dosage of the same medication could continue to successfully reduce your depression without triggering any panic attacks.

What are the best ways to overcome negative thoughts?

There are many techniques and treatments that have proven successful in helping people reduce or overcome negative thoughts. I would suggest interviewing some psychologists in READ MORE
There are many techniques and treatments that have proven successful in helping people reduce or overcome negative thoughts. I would suggest interviewing some psychologists in your area either by phone or email and then making an appointment with the one or ones whose responses inspire the most confidence in you to be able to help you with this situation.