Dr. Lata Sonpal, PH. D.,FCHT

Namaste,  Sorry to hear that your 5 year old daughter has anxieties. Do you know what she is anxious about?  How does she express her anxieties? The root cause of her anxieties needs to be explored so those issues can be addressed. You may want to take her to see a Pediatric Psychologist who specializes in working with children who experience anxieties. Your insurance may guide you to such a specialist. Take care and stay safe.

Namaste,  Sorry to hear that you are suffering from anger bouts. Regarding medicine, you need to contact a psychiatrist. To get to the roots of your anger and anxieties you may want to consider a Hypnotherapist.  I would also recommend daily practice of Progressive Muscle Relaxation and Guided Meditation.  In the meantime you may want to consider reading some of the following books:]  "Anxiety and Phobia Workbook" by Edmund J. Bourne   "Healing Anger" by His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama"Anger" by Robert Thurman"Anxiety Free" by Robert Leahy Take care and stay safe. Dr. Lata Sonpalwww.DrSonpal.com  

Namaste,  Sorry to hear that your friend has an alcohol addiction.  Yes, your friend can overcome this addiction.  He needs a good experienced addiction specialist/therapist and a support group.  Your friend is lucky to have you as a concerned supporting friend. Take care and stay safe.

Namaste,  Sorry to hear that you have alcohol addiction.  Hope you are in therapy with a person who specializes in addiction treatment. They can get you to the roots of your addiction and help you heal those wounds so you don't have to rely on alcohol to numb your pain. It also helps to be in supportive groups. Do not think of your addiction as an uncurable disease.  Think of it as a habit.  Habits are learned behaviors.  Anything that is leaned can be unlearned.  Then you can focus on forming new positive habits by breaking old negative habits. His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama says Never Give Up.  So follow his advice.  Take care and stay safe.  Wishing you all the best. 

Namaste,  This is a question you need to ask your prescribing Dr. who is treating you.  They will be aware, from your sessions with them, of your progress and symptoms reduction.  So check with them. In case you have not read "Anxiety and Phobia workbook" you may want to start reading it.  It is by Edmund J. Bourne. Take care and stay safe. 

Namaste,  Sorry to hear that you have an alcohol addiction.  I am not a medical Dr. so do not qualify to answer your question about meds.  You need to contact a psychiatrist or your primary care physician.  Another option is a psychologist who has prescriptive privileges. You may want to join AA and your sponsor or other members of the group may have some referrals for a medication provider in your area.   Take care and stay safe.

Namaste,  Sorry to hear that you have panic attacks. The question regarding medicines you need to ask your medical doctors, i.e, PCP or Psychiatrist.  Also Psychologists who have prescriptive privileges can be a good source. In the mean time you may want to read "Anxiety and Phobia workbook" by Edmund J Bourne. Take care and stay safe. 

Namaste,  Sorry to hear that you are suffering from Panic Attacks.  Not knowing when it started and what was the trigger it is difficult to say which treatment will be best for you.  I specialize in Hypnotherapy so that would be one of my recommendations. Whichever therapist you choose ask them about what their preferred method is and decide whether that is something you are comfortable with or not.  You can ask your PCP for a recommendation in your area. In the meantime, you may want to start reading the "Anxiety and Phobia Workbook" by Edmund J. Bourne.  Another book title is "Anxiety Free: Unravel Your Fears Before They Unravel You" by Robert L. Leahy. Take care and stay safe.

Namaste,  Sorry to hear that your friend suffers from Gambling addiction.  Your friend can join Gamblers' Anonymous while searching for a licensed psychologist to start therapy in your friend's area.  Your friend may contact their insurance company also and request information of a specialist in this area on their network provider list. You are a very kind, compassionate, and caring friend!  Take care and stay safe.

 Sorry to know that you are suffering from panic attacks.  It is probably better not to think in terms of someone "fixing" them.  Psychotherapy will help you overcome panic attacks by helping you get to the roots of what is causing them and finding solutions. While you are searching for a licensed Psychologist in your area you may want to start reading "Anxiety and Phobia Workbook" and start meditating. Meditation helps you relax and calms your mind. Take care and stay safe.

Namaste,  Sorry to hear that you are suffering from Panic Attacks.  I am not a psychiatrist so am not able to advise you regarding Antidepressants.  For effectiveness of antidepressants you need to contact your Primary Care Physician or consult with a Psychiatrist. You can also consult a Licensed Psychologist who can refer you to a psychiatrist they know in your area. You may want to read "Anxiety and Phobia Workbook" by Edumund J. Bourne.  Also  engaging in Guided meditation will help mange your anxieties and panic attacks. There are many available free on YouTube.   In case you are in FL you can contact me through my web site www.DrSonpal.com Take care and stay safe. Dr. Lata Sonpal   In a message dated 11/26/2023 8:59:52 AM Eastern Standard Time, answers+1537713_130832_1bb761800b1d45995d6631543f060fd3@expert.findatopdoc.com writes:  |    You have a new patient question! All you have to do is reply to this email to answer. All questions and answers are for informational purposes only. | | | | |   | | | | Someone has asked you a question | | Click here to view this request online | | | | | | | | Dr. Sonpal | | Question Alert | | You Have A New Question | | Simply reply to this email with your answer. | |   | | | |   | | | Are antidepressants effective for panic attacks? | | |   | | I have panic attacks. Are antidepressants effective for panic attacks? | |   | |   | | | |   | | Reply to this email to answer, or Login to see all questions. | |   | | | | | | IT IS SAFE TO PARTICIPATE. Answering this question does not constitute medical advice or establish a doctor-patient relationship. All questions and answers are for informational purpose only. All question submitters are advised to seek the care of their local medical provider. | |   | | | | Find A Top Doc, 1350 Ave of the Americas, New York, NY 10019, United States Of America, (866) 664-DOCS Unsubscribe Manage preferences | |

Namaste,  I am a licensed psychologist and do not prescribe medication.  You need to bring up this issue with a psychiatrist who prescribes those medicines.  You may also want to contact your PCP, or your insurance company to get a referral to a psychiatrist in your area. In the meantime you may want to read "Feeling Good" and "Anxiety and Phobia workbook" to start helping yourself. Take care and stay safe.

Namste,  Sorry to hear that you have "a drug addiction".  You have not specified which drug you are using.  There is no simple answer to your question. I would suggest that you contact, in your local area, a licensed psychologists who specializes in Substance Use Disorders and get evaluated. With that person set your goals and a treatment plan and pursue them to implement behavior changes.  You may also want to contact a psychiatrist who also specializes in Substance use disorders.  Your local SAMSHA would be a good resource. In the meantime seek support from people you trust. i.e., your family your friends.  There are community support groups as well such as AA, NA: the 12 step programs, SMART recovery, LifeRing etc.  So reach out to them for help. You may want to start a journal: keeping track of when you use, how often you use, what you use, how much you use, what are the triggers (internal as well as external), how do you or others feel about your drug use etc.. Then you can focus on what would it be like to use less or stop using? You can then decide on what are the healthy interventions that will help you be free of the habit of using drugs.  Most of the habits are learned behaviors. Anything that is learned can be unlearned. Thus you can then establish more healthy habits. Hope this helps. Take care and stay safe. 

Namaste,  Sorry to hear that your child has anxiety.  What is she anxious about?  Is she also the one that you are asking for treatment options for anger?  Or is that for another child?  It is not clear. What is she anxious about?  Is she expressing her anxieties through angry outbursts?  I would suggest exploring those with a licensed therapist and upon evaluation, they can suggest what would be the treatment option for her. In the meantime, you can start reading books on Anxiety and Anger Management and whatever applies to your child's age group use that. Engaging in guided meditation with her will also help reduce her anxiety and angry outbursts. In case you are in Florida give me a call.  Take care and stay safe. 

 Without evaluation, about what is causing the depression, a "Yes" or "No" answer is difficult to give. Have you consulted a Licensed Psychologist or a licensed psychiatrist?  What is their opinion?  In case it's not from imbalances in your nervous system or your hormone system then you can work on the issues that are causing the depression. Is this only the first episode?  Or is your depression recurrent?  There are so many factors that need to be considered.  So while you are looking for a licensed provider you may want to start reading "Feeling Good" by Dr. Burns and work on the assignments suggested in the book. In case you are in Florida then call me. Take care and stay safe.

Yes. In the meantime, you may want to get "Feeling Good" and "Feeling Better" books and start working on the given assignments in the book.  You may also want to start Guided meditation practices. Take care and stay safe. 

Namaste,  Sorry to hear that you suffer from depression.  Psychologists do provide CBT.  In case you are in FL call me at 305-271-2772. Take care and remain safe. Dr. Lata Sonpal305-271-2772www.DrSonpal.com  In a message dated 8/3/2023 7:04:57 PM Eastern Daylight Time, answers+1477458_130832_996d90d76c8826885ac7cb3002fa5475@expert.findatopdoc.com writes:  |    You have a new patient question! All you have to do is reply to this email to answer. All questions and answers are for informational purposes only. | | | | |   | | | | Someone has asked you a question | | Click here to view this request online | | | | | | | | Dr. Sonpal | | Question Alert | | You Have A New Question | | Simply reply to this email with your answer. | |   | | | |   | | | Do psychologists perform CBT? | | |   | | I want to get CBT for my depression. Do psychologists perform CBT? | |   | |   | | | |   | | Reply to this email to answer, or Login to see all questions. | |   | | | | | | IT IS SAFE TO PARTICIPATE. Answering this question does not constitute medical advice or establish a doctor-patient relationship. All questions and answers are for informational purpose only. All question submitters are advised to seek the care of their local medical provider. | |   | | | | Find A Top Doc, 1350 Ave of the Americas, New York, NY 10019, United States Of America, (866) 664-DOCS Unsubscribe Manage preferences | |

Namaste,  Yes therapy does help with obsessive thoughts. 

Hello,   Sorry that you are suffering from anger issues. As I am not a psychiatrist medicines are not my specialty so am not able to advise you on whether mood stabilizers will help. You need to consult with your primary care physician or psychiatrist about that. You can engage in emotional regulation and break the habit of knee-jerk reacting and replace it with thoughtful responding.  You can see a licensed psychologist that specializes in helping with anger and stress management and work on the issues that activate your anger so that you can heal from those wounds. You can also engage in self-help by reading some books like "Healing Anger" by His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama or "Angry All the time: An Emergency Guide to Anger Control" by Ron Potter-Efron.  Another good source is "Stress Management Book: Practical Ways to Relax, be healthy and maintain your sanity" by Eve Adamson. Mahatma Gandhi said, "Anger is the enemy of Non-Violence".

Yes CBT can help and so can Hypnotherapy.