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Dr. John Pierson IV, D.O.

Psychiatrist

Dr. John Pierson IV is a psychiatrist practicing in Temple, TX. Dr. Pierson IV is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Pierson IV diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Pierson IV may treat patients through a variety of methods including medications, psychotherapy or talk therapy, psychosocial interventions and more, depending on each individual case. Different medications that a psychiatrist might prescribe include antidepressants, antipsychotic mediations, mood stabilizers, stimulants, sedatives and hypnotics. Dr. Pierson IV treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Dr. John Pierson IV, D.O.
  • Temple, TX
  • Accepting new patients

Where can I get subutex prescribed to me?

Look at this helpful link .https://www.samhsa.gov/medication-assisted-treatment/find-treatment/treatment-practitioner-locator

How do I not live in fear after being in a foster home and seeing terrible things?

If you grew up in the foster system chances are you suffered from a variety times of trauma as a child/adolescent. I hope that the cycles didn’t continue in foster care, but unfortunately READ MORE
If you grew up in the foster system chances are you suffered from a variety times of trauma as a child/adolescent. I hope that the cycles didn’t continue in foster care, but unfortunately I know they do. Fear can be a normal human emotion. However, it terms of fear related to trauma it can cause impairment in everyday function. A part of overcoming trauma is learning to accept the past. But it doesn’t have to be the future. There are plenty of good people in the world. Don’t be afraid of finding them!

Can anxiety leave you short of breath?

Yes! Specifically when in terms of have a “panic” or anxiety attack. The symptoms are usually short, typically a few minutes but can last up to an hour.

What is chronic anxiety?

One can think of anxiety as stress or worry. Everyone experiences anxiety. That’s what motivates us to study hard before a test or work hard for deadlines at work. When anxiety READ MORE
One can think of anxiety as stress or worry. Everyone experiences anxiety. That’s what motivates us to study hard before a test or work hard for deadlines at work. When anxiety becomes out of proportion to the situation or causes some type of interference with our daily lives it can lead to a disorder. Suffering from chronic anxiety would be having it for an extended amount of time. If you feel stressed all the time you could be suffering from anxiety. Depending on how long you have had it it can become chronic.

What is happening to my friend?

This is a challenging one. It’s hard to say if your friend is dissociating based upon your descriptions. It could be a seizure. It could be adverse reactions to pharmaceutical READ MORE
This is a challenging one. It’s hard to say if your friend is dissociating based upon your descriptions. It could be a seizure. It could be adverse reactions to pharmaceutical or illicit drugs. Dissociations typically occur in the context of some form of trauma history.

What causes long strings coming out of your butt?

Can you be more specific on the strings? What kind of material? It’s not uncommon for children with autism to eat inedible things. He could be eating something you aren’t aware READ MORE
Can you be more specific on the strings? What kind of material? It’s not uncommon for children with autism to eat inedible things. He could be eating something you aren’t aware of and it’s difficult to pass through the GI tract.

Can a neurologist help with autism?

Neurologists have some training in psychiatry. They could help with any neurological issues that arise independently of autism, but typically it's treated by a psychiatrist.

Can counseling help a relationship?

Counseling can be effective for learning to communicate with your significant other. It can also bring to light any source of conflict in the relationship that needs to be worked READ MORE
Counseling can be effective for learning to communicate with your significant other. It can also bring to light any source of conflict in the relationship that needs to be worked on.

What does a psychologist do in palliative care?

Can help them come to terms with their illness and any other mood issues that might arise during the course.