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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?...
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Can ADHD ever be cured with treatment?

My son is 16 years old and has been suffering from ADHD since birth. He has been on treatment since he was 3 years old, however the condition is still not cured fully. Will his...
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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?...
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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...
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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?
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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...
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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?
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How can i decrease my child’s anxiety about school?

My son is 3 years old and has just started school. It has been a month since he started school, but the anxiety about going to school hasn't decreased at all. The moment he sees...
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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?
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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...
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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?
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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?
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Why doesn't my son want to make friends?

My son is 12 years old and doesn't have much interest in making friends. When he was younger he had friends in school, but now that he's becoming a little more independent he...
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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...
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Do psychologists ever have a "time frame" in mind?

I know that some people choose to utilize therapy for years while others utilize it as a short-term fix. When a psychologist meets with someone, do they ever have a time frame...
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My father needs help but doesn't want to live in a home - what can I do?

My father is 81. He moves around pretty well but has a ton of memory issues and sometimes forgets where he is. We live two hours away and I can't help him all that much. How...
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How can I get over a fear of going to a psychologist?

I really want to go to a psychologist, but I'm embarrassed and fearful of immediately closing up when I meet with them. How can I overcome this? I feel stuck.
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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?...
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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...
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Why is my child all of a sudden losing interest in his schoolwork?

My son is 8 years old and had been a diligent student since kindergarten. He was self-motivated and mostly self-sufficient, however recently he has been neglecting his focus on...
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