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Dr. Jan Fawcett
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Do depression medicines hamper sleep patterns?
Sometimes some antidepressants interfere with sleep. Talk to the practitioner who prescribed the medication. Not all antidepressants are the same.
How can I control anger?
Talk to your doctor. If the condition is severe enough their are medications that can help.
Why do I find it hard to remember people's names?
This can be caused by age.
Why is my 27 year old daughter only reading depressing things?
Speaking to her if you are concerned is always commendable. Is she dealing with an issue which might be helped by therapy? Or is this just where she is at in her reading?
I had severe postpartum depression after giving birth to my son. Is it likely I will have it with my second child?
It is more likely, see what your OB doctor says. You may need to see a psychiatrist.
Can chemotherapy cause depression?
You should talk with your cancer specialist- depending on the specific medication you are taking this is possible.
With my mother's illnesses, I am becoming extremely depressed. What can I do about this?
You should talk with a psychiatrist who also uses medication when appropriate- you may be having a depression being precipitated by this situation.
Has my mother's illness affected my wife?
Yes- you are right, your wife should talk with a psychiatrist that uses medications when this is appropriate.
What can be done for chronic depression if medications do not work?
First you should review what "many medications " actually means. For instance, has she had Parnate,or Nardil these come from a group of antidepressants called MAOIs. They are not READ MORE
First you should review what "many medications " actually means. For instance, has she had Parnate,or Nardil these come from a group of antidepressants called MAOIs. They are not widely used because of "side effects" and many psychiatrists never learn to use them.By the way , has she been treated by a psychiatrist? They can get better results from medications, than general practitioners. How about stimulants added to antidepressants. How about Mirapex? These are all effective in treatment resistant depression.Does she have depression. Does her doctor do psychotherapy with medication, has her condition been carefully diagnosed as depression?There are many questions. Has she been seen by a true specialist in depression? Of course this format leaves many of these questions unanswered.
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What can I do to help cope with the loss of my mother?
You may have a depression precipitated by her loss. You should see a psychiatrist who is versed in the use of medications.
I am very shy in public. What can I do?
You may have what is called in psychiatry a social phobia. The best thing you can do is to find a cognitive therapist and invest in therapy. A true cognitive therapist has invested READ MORE
You may have what is called in psychiatry a social phobia. The best thing you can do is to find a cognitive therapist and invest in therapy. A true cognitive therapist has invested in training for this type of therapy - you should ask explicitly.
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Jan Fawcett, MD
Am I depressed?
It sounds like you have a clinical depression. You should see the best trained psychiatrist that you can afford. If you have financial limitations call the nearest medical center READ MORE
It sounds like you have a clinical depression. You should see the best trained psychiatrist that you can afford. If you have financial limitations call the nearest medical center and ask for a referral to the resident clinic. If there is no such clinic near you, then go to your doctor or nurse-practitioner.
What can I do to get over my depression at the loss of my pet?
You have depression that should be treated. I know that you will reject this idea at first, but you really should get another dog as a pet.
Jan Fawcett, MD
Jan Fawcett, MD
What can I do for my fears?
You need cognitive therapy. This will teach you to confront your fears and will make them go away-really, with the hip of a cognitive therapist who knows what they are doing.
I feel negative most of the time. Is it a sign to be worried about?
Not being able to enjoy usual life pleasures is called anhedonia. It is a sign of clinical depression and is highly treatable. You need to to see a psychiatrist or someone who READ MORE
Not being able to enjoy usual life pleasures is called anhedonia. It is a sign of clinical depression and is highly treatable. You need to to see a psychiatrist or someone who can prescribe medication for depression if necessary. Life is to be enjoyed!
Jan Fawcett, MD
Jan Fawcett, MD
My husband’s death has left my son shattered. How can I help him cope with the loss?
Refer him to a therapist who he likes.
Jan Fawcett, MD
Jan Fawcett, MD
Is binge eating a sign of depression?
It can be. She should see a therapist.
Jan Fawcett, MD
Jan Fawcett, MD
What are the warning signs to identify mental illness?
Mental illness robs your life of enjoyment and pleasure. Your energy and functional capacity are decreased. You should first see a good doctor to rule out a medical cause. Then READ MORE
Mental illness robs your life of enjoyment and pleasure. Your energy and functional capacity are decreased. You should first see a good doctor to rule out a medical cause. Then get a referral to a well trained psychiatrist to make a diagnosis, then allow him to treat it. You will be a much happier successful person. Jan Fawcett, MD
Can bipolar disorder affect anyone at any age?
Bipolar illness can occur at any age. It is much more common at younger ages. It occurs frequently in adolescence and young adulthood.
Jan Fawcett, MD
Jan Fawcett, MD
Can high TSH levels cause depression?
Hypothyroidism can cause symptoms similar to depression.
Jan Fawcett, MD
Jan Fawcett, MD
