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Lori Anne Martinez
Psychologist
Dr. Lori Martinez is a psychologist practicing in Payson, Arizona. Dr. Martinez specializes in the treatment of health mental problems, and helps people to cope with their mental illnesses. As a psychologist, Dr. Martinez evaluates and treats patients through a variety of methods, most typically being psychotherapy or talk therapy. Patients usually visit Dr. Martinez 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.
31 years
Experience
Lori Anne Martinez
- Payson, Arizona
- Northern Arizona University
- Accepting new patients
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Interactions duration between Mythelphenidate and Alcohol (ethyl)?
Nothing wrong with putting off alcohol use, legal age in my state is 21. Alcohol disinhibits and your medication is designed to inhibit or control impulsively. Which one is more READ MORE
Nothing wrong with putting off alcohol use, legal age in my state is 21. Alcohol disinhibits and your medication is designed to inhibit or control impulsively. Which one is more important to you, better management of your mind, or dis-control of your mind?
What is the name for this psychiatric condition?
To obtain a thorough evaluation, I would look into a neuropsychological evaluation for this person.
Is my 3 year old granddaughter behaving normally?
These conditions you describe seem to suggest possible neurodevelopmental delays, and she should be screened by a skilled pediatrician who can consider and rule out developmental READ MORE
These conditions you describe seem to suggest possible neurodevelopmental delays, and she should be screened by a skilled pediatrician who can consider and rule out developmental problems.
Are essential lavender oils good for anxiety?
Essential oils can be a nice supplement to many other calming or soothing remedies, but no essential oil is reported to "cure" anxiety or sleeping disorders. You may benefit from READ MORE
Essential oils can be a nice supplement to many other calming or soothing remedies, but no essential oil is reported to "cure" anxiety or sleeping disorders. You may benefit from a psychiatric consultation to obtain a clear diagnosis and treatment path.
Can I smoke weed/get high while on prescription focalin?
Short answer is psychostimulants and THC/Psychodelics don't usually go well together.
What could be this strange eating disorder?
This information you provided suggests a seriously underweight person who needs a full medical assessment and diagnostic work up.
I have weird chest pain?
This is very detailed and I wonder if you'd be interested in seeing a psychologist for the anxiety weekly and a dietitian for an evaluation of your diet. I am not convinced what READ MORE
This is very detailed and I wonder if you'd be interested in seeing a psychologist for the anxiety weekly and a dietitian for an evaluation of your diet. I am not convinced what you're eating is ideal; your food choices, while not involving "bad foods," may be too restrictive and you could be missing needed nutrients.
Why do I get anger and vibration from my body?
I would recommend you schedule with your doctor to make a referral to see a female psychiatric nurse practitioner to address both physiological and emotional distress conditions, READ MORE
I would recommend you schedule with your doctor to make a referral to see a female psychiatric nurse practitioner to address both physiological and emotional distress conditions, then maybe a marital therapy consult to best explore and possibly resolve the relationship conflict.
What mental condition do I have?
It's more advisable to see a local mental health professional to best determine a good working diagnosis. Your conditions appear to suggest you may have some symptoms of PTSD. READ MORE
It's more advisable to see a local mental health professional to best determine a good working diagnosis. Your conditions appear to suggest you may have some symptoms of PTSD. I suggest you meet with a mental health professional at your earliest convenience.
Person hears voices and sees people not there?
Not sure about the "gaslighting" suggestion? This person is likely psychotically depressed, that is severe depression can lead to psychosis. Your friend needs help getting to a READ MORE
Not sure about the "gaslighting" suggestion? This person is likely psychotically depressed, that is severe depression can lead to psychosis. Your friend needs help getting to a mental health clinic so they can be assessed and treated properly.
I wish you well.
I wish you well.
Will I get better after feeling worse?
It will be important to ask this question of the provider who is prescribing and supervising your treatment.
I have a psychotic friend?
Thank you for your questions.
This is a very complex situation indeed. The level of paranoia, interpersonal trauma, and violence not to mention active substance use exacerbating READ MORE
Thank you for your questions.
This is a very complex situation indeed. The level of paranoia, interpersonal trauma, and violence not to mention active substance use exacerbating the psychosis would warrant you take prudent measures to protect yourself and your family. This means disclosure to your wife about the threat of harm to her. You probably already understand how unattended a healthy relationship/friendship is with this individual under these circumstances. I would also imagine you have kept ties with this person, in part, to "monitor" for potential safety risks to yourself/your family. I would also be concerned for his mother's safety.I obviously cannot advise you as to specific actions you should take aside from the obvious to notify local crisis/mental health authorities and local law enforcement to address imminent risks of harm. As well, you probably have grown quite weary of this person's grossly declining condition including the preoccupation with illicit drug use, poor reality testing and violence.
This is a very complex situation indeed. The level of paranoia, interpersonal trauma, and violence not to mention active substance use exacerbating the psychosis would warrant you take prudent measures to protect yourself and your family. This means disclosure to your wife about the threat of harm to her. You probably already understand how unattended a healthy relationship/friendship is with this individual under these circumstances. I would also imagine you have kept ties with this person, in part, to "monitor" for potential safety risks to yourself/your family. I would also be concerned for his mother's safety.I obviously cannot advise you as to specific actions you should take aside from the obvious to notify local crisis/mental health authorities and local law enforcement to address imminent risks of harm. As well, you probably have grown quite weary of this person's grossly declining condition including the preoccupation with illicit drug use, poor reality testing and violence.
OCD?
If you are already seeing a mental health provider for depression, it will be prudent to inform them that you might be having new symptoms. Your mental health provider is the best READ MORE
If you are already seeing a mental health provider for depression, it will be prudent to inform them that you might be having new symptoms. Your mental health provider is the best way to determine if there are other emerging mental health conditions and needs the two of you can work on together. I also need to assure you there is no such diagnosis as "crazy," so don't let that fear get in the way of you getting good health care.
Anxiety?
I am so sorry for this health concern with your spouse, that carries a heavy stress burden for sure. I would actually be surprised if you weren't feeling anxious. Anxiety shows READ MORE
I am so sorry for this health concern with your spouse, that carries a heavy stress burden for sure. I would actually be surprised if you weren't feeling anxious. Anxiety shows up in a variety of ways in the body as part of biological design - fear informs the body to defend and protect itself. I would suggest taking some time out for yourself to address this.
Can going to talk therapy make you worse?
Interesting question...worse than what? Every health care provider is obligated to practice with the intent to do no harm. With that said, plenty of health care providers have READ MORE
Interesting question...worse than what? Every health care provider is obligated to practice with the intent to do no harm. With that said, plenty of health care providers have failed in their due diligence to avoid all forms of malfeasance. Clients are expected, whenever possible, to practice communication about what is and is not working in the therapy relationship and with regards to treatments utilized.
Does Schizophrenia affect (reduce) intelligence?
Yes, schizophrenia symptoms directly negatively impact measures of intelligence, especially memory and verbal language abilities.
Very worried?
It sounds like you could provide this information to your health care provider, the individual who prescribes medication for you.
Panic attack or heart attack?
Thank you for your question.
You need to review these circumstances with whoever is prescribing the medication for you. It will be important to look into getting full blood, READ MORE
Thank you for your question.
You need to review these circumstances with whoever is prescribing the medication for you. It will be important to look into getting full blood, lipids, and UA screening. I would ask about thyroid, hormones, and maybe ask for a baseline EKG via your primary care referrals.
You need to review these circumstances with whoever is prescribing the medication for you. It will be important to look into getting full blood, lipids, and UA screening. I would ask about thyroid, hormones, and maybe ask for a baseline EKG via your primary care referrals.
Depression?
Good Day,
I have your narrative and understand you are concerned with a radical and now persisting negative shift of your mood. I don't see where you asked a question. While READ MORE
Good Day,
I have your narrative and understand you are concerned with a radical and now persisting negative shift of your mood. I don't see where you asked a question. While I see where so many people rely on self diagnosis via the world wide web, I suggest you self refer to the Student Health and Wellness Center at your school to get a thorough assessment of your medical and mental status. Perhaps you have access to student health insurance, a slide fee schedule or subsidies of health care? I would advise against flying solo on this matter.
Dr. Martinez
I have your narrative and understand you are concerned with a radical and now persisting negative shift of your mood. I don't see where you asked a question. While I see where so many people rely on self diagnosis via the world wide web, I suggest you self refer to the Student Health and Wellness Center at your school to get a thorough assessment of your medical and mental status. Perhaps you have access to student health insurance, a slide fee schedule or subsidies of health care? I would advise against flying solo on this matter.
Dr. Martinez
BPD?
The National Institute on Mental Heal under BPD has a very insightful overview of this condition also commonly referred to as an "emotion dysregulation disorder." This information READ MORE
The National Institute on Mental Heal under BPD has a very insightful overview of this condition also commonly referred to as an "emotion dysregulation disorder." This information is not intended for the lay community to diagnose themselves, friends, and/or family.
Thank you for your question.
Dr. Martinez
Thank you for your question.
Dr. Martinez
