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Is depression hereditary?

I am 25 year old girl and I have a family where depression strikes almost everyone around the age of 27 years. Is it only a coincidence or something to do with the genetics?...

Are there any exercises for the brain?

I am 29 years old and I have a high tension job which keeps me booked for almost 20 hours. Is there any form of exercise that I can do for my brain since I can feel the stress...

Can copper deficiency cause short-term memory loss and paresthesia of the face?

I am a 32 year old woman and I am suffering from short term memory loss. I am also suffering from paresthesia bilaterally along my face which starts from the upper part of my...

Can OCD be cured?

My brother has been diagnosed with OCD last year. We did not start any treatment for him, however his behaviour is now worsening. Whom should we consult and can this condition...

Can a psychiatrist help with my memory loss?

My mother is suffering from memory loss, whom should I consult for her condition? Will a psychiatrist be able to help me?

Is bipolar disorder hereditary?

I am a 19 year old girl and I have seen my mother suffering from bipolar disorder since the last 12 years. I am now experiencing mood swings in myself as well. Is bipolar disorder...

Vivid daydreams

I have very vivid daydreams. I don't mean to do it but I often find myself lost in them instead of doing what I should be doing. What can I do to control this?

Is memory loss a side effect of schizoaffective disorder treatment?

My father is 65 years old and is currently undergoing treatment for schizophrenia. We have now realised that he is forgetting a lot of things including his everyday routine activities....

Is it safe to drink alcohol while taking Zoloft?

I don't normally drink, but I am going away soon and am wondering if I can drink alcohol while taking Zoloft. I've been on it for 6 months.

Sudden mental fatigue--what can it be?

I've noticed that I am not able to put as much emotional and mental effort into many tasks, and I fear this will start to happen at my job. What can I do?

At night, thinking prevents me from sleeping. Can I do anything about it?

It normally takes me 1-2 hours to finally fall asleep at night. I can't stop thinking and it's hard for me to divert my thoughts. Why does this happen and how can I stop it from...

Can I go to a psychiatrist instead of a psychologist?

Can I visit a psychiatrist without being prescribed medication? If I am looking to speak with a therapist, should I look for psychologists only?

Vivid daydreams

I have very vivid daydreams. I don't mean to do it but I often find myself lost in them instead of doing what I should be doing. What can I do to control this?

Privacy and confidentiality with caregivers

I am a caregiver for a man in his older 50s with early-onset Alzheimer's. He will be seeing a psychiatrist soon. How much will I be able to know about this in terms of privacy...

Is negative thinking a disease?

I am slowly turning into a very negative person and I seem to have negative thoughts running on my mind for almost no reason. Am I suffering from a disease or is it just a phase?...

I think I started binge eating. Is it a mental disorder?

I am an 18-year-old girl and all of a sudden I find myself eating a lot of junk at odd hours. The urge to eat is beyond my control and as a result I have gained 15 kgs. in 4...

Depression and Alcohol..Chicken or the egg?

I have been dealing with an alcohol addiction for many years now. I am a 54 year old married man with a great life. . good job, healthy kids and a wonderful wife. Since I was...

My son has Asperger's Syndrome. How is it treated?

My 7 year old son has been diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome. Everything that I have researched has given different details on treatment. Is there a standard treatment for this,...

Patient privacy when it's a child being seen

If my child is being seen my a therapist or psychiatrist will I be told what is going on and what the treatment should be? Or will my child have to tell me? I don't think I will...

Looking for help with my teenage daughter

I know the teenage years are tough for kids. Should I have my 14 year old daughter see a physciatrist? There aren't any particular problems now but I was thinking that might...

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