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Does being obese affect your mental health?

Obesity can affect your mental health but a direct causal relationship has
not been established.

Debilitating anxiety attacks

It can be difficult to get both. However, purchasing them off the street can be detrimental to your health, as you know. Schedule a visit with a psychiatrist in your area to discuss READ MORE
It can be difficult to get both. However, purchasing them off the street can be detrimental to your health, as you know. Schedule a visit with a psychiatrist in your area to discuss your history and your unique situation.

What is the fastest acting anxiety medication?

Faster acting medications such as benzodiazepines work well in the short term, but for long-term treatment of anxiety and/or panic, SSRIs/SNRI medications and psychotherapy are READ MORE
Faster acting medications such as benzodiazepines work well in the short term, but for long-term treatment of anxiety and/or panic, SSRIs/SNRI medications and psychotherapy are more effective.

How can I get rid of hallucinations?

It depends on why you are having hallucinations. If they continue, you should consider being evaluated by a mental health professional.

Generic Depakote?

Depakote is actually a medication that protects against seizure activity, so it should not cause you to become epileptic

My mother might have schizophrenia?

It can be a sign of schizophrenia, but there could be other causes too
including medical issues, medical conditions should be considered also.

Medication causing vertigo?

Abrupt discontinuation of antidepressants can cause vertigo as a symptom. Vertigo while taking them is uncommon, but every person is different and it could be an adverse drug reaction READ MORE
Abrupt discontinuation of antidepressants can cause vertigo as a symptom. Vertigo while taking them is uncommon, but every person is different and it could be an adverse drug reaction you are having. Check your blood pressure, some antidepressants can decrease blood pressures and cause dizziness as well.

Can a psychologist help with opioid addiction?

They definitely can help in terms of helping you address any other factors that may have led to your addiction. There are also medications that can help that psychiatrists or other READ MORE
They definitely can help in terms of helping you address any other factors
that may have led to your addiction. There are also medications that can
help that psychiatrists or other providers can prescribe.

Anxiety and depression?

That could be due to anxiety. Talk with your providers about medication
adjustments and possibly psychotherapy options as well.

Query about a medicine that m taking

Olimelt typically Carrie’s the side effects of possible weight gain, increased blood sugar levels and increased lipid, or cholesterol, levels. Insomnia and constipation are not READ MORE
Olimelt typically Carrie’s the side effects of possible weight gain,
increased blood sugar levels and increased lipid, or cholesterol, levels.
Insomnia and constipation are not as common.

suffering from akathisia

You should speak to your psychiatric provider about possible medication adjustments. You might be exposed to an increased risk of these side effects since you are on two antipsychotics. READ MORE
You should speak to your psychiatric provider about possible medication
adjustments. You might be exposed to an increased risk of these side
effects since you are on two antipsychotics.

What causes obsessive compulsive disorder?

He should establish care with a psychiatrist and a therapist, medications
and/or therapy can be helpful.

How long does anxiety last after having a baby?

It is common to have anxiety after having a child. Everyone is different in terms of how long their anxiety lasts. Talk with your primary care provider about your symptoms and READ MORE
It is common to have anxiety after having a child. Everyone is different in
terms of how long their anxiety lasts. Talk with your primary care provider
about your symptoms and if they do not go away, medications may be helpful.

Is it a panic attack?

It could be a panic attack, they can have triggers or seen as if they happen out of the blue. A hallmark feature is having feelings of dread, like something bad was going to happen. READ MORE
It could be a panic attack, they can have triggers or seen as if they
happen out of the blue. A hallmark feature is having feelings of dread,
like something bad was going to happen.

How can one help a depressed sibling?

You can provide her with support, engage her in activities if able, and
encourage her to seek treatment if she has not already done so.

Schizophrenia and OCD

The highest dose of Quetiapine studied is 800mg for schizophrenia, and in terms of OCD, 80mg is the highest dose of Prozac that has been studied to be effective. Aripiprazole could READ MORE
The highest dose of Quetiapine studied is 800mg for schizophrenia, and in terms of OCD, 80mg is the highest dose of Prozac that has been studied to be effective. Aripiprazole could theoretically be increased too, with a highest dose of 25-30mg. I do not believe there is a specific combination of medications that works well for everyone across the board, it’s about finding the combination that works the best for your specific symptoms.

Antidepressants and dog allergy?

Histamine may cause antidepressants to not work as well, consult with your
provider to see if changes are needed to your medication.

Thin skin?

Thinning skin is not a usual side effect of atenolol at high doses, but atenolol is most often used as a blood pressure medication, so most definitely speak with your PCP about READ MORE
Thinning skin is not a usual side effect of atenolol at high doses, but
atenolol is most often used as a blood pressure medication, so most
definitely speak with your PCP about what you are experiencing as well.

How much are private EEG not related to epilepsy?

I am not sure how much a private EEG would cost as they are usually done by neurologists. It sounds like your best option would be to ask your psychiatrist about their recommendations, READ MORE
I am not sure how much a private EEG would cost as they are usually done by
neurologists. It sounds like your best option would be to ask your
psychiatrist about their recommendations, because even though carbamazepine
is used as a mood stabilizer, it can interact with a lot of other
medications that you may be taking.

Anxiety question?

More than likely if you have been stable on this dose for a long time, it is not likely that is it due to the medication. It could have been a panic attack. Monitor your response READ MORE
More than likely if you have been stable on this dose for a long time, it is not likely that is it due to the medication. It could have been a panic attack. Monitor your response to the new dose a little longer and talk with your doctor about it. Sometimes the effects of meds can wear off after a while though, so talk with them about whether a medication change would be appropriate.