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What are the psychological effects of using a wheelchair?

After a motorcycle accident, I have to be in a wheelchair for a while while I undergo physical therapy. I'm too weak to even walk and it's making me feel small and helpless....
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How can I get over my fear of heights?

I'm really scared of height, petrified even. I get nervous when we're driving over bridges or even when I need to use a ladder. Is there anything I can do to get over this fear?...
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Psychoanalysis vs. Cognitive behavioral therapy?

I'm trying to figure out the best type of therapy for my mother's OCD. She is finally ready to get help. Should she visit a psychoanalyst or someone who does cognitive behavioral...
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What causes someone to be a compulsive liar?

My sister is a compulsive liar, and it's really bad. She's had this problem for a while and I noticed that she lies to everyone, even me. It's affected her relationships, with...
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What does it mean when my teeth fall out in my dreams?

I've been having the same dream over and over again. I'm not sure if it has to do with stress or insecurity. . . or something, but I always have dreams where my teeth fall out....
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How does depression affect confidence?

For the past year and a half, my confidence has been decreasing. I think that this could be because I'm depressed. Does depression often affect a person's confidence?
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What causes depression during seasonal changes?

Since I can remember, I get sad whenever the season changes, particularly in the fall and spring. I don't understand why this happens. What causes this? Is there treatment?...
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Do we need marriage counseling?

I'm 32 and my husband is 35. We've been together for over 10 years, married for 3, and we have a lot of problems in our relationship. Mainly financial issues. What should we...
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How can one control anger?

My friend is 40 years old, and he has difficulty controlling his anger. I've seen this with his wife and while he's driving his car. What should he be doing to control it? Should...
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Are there ways to deal with depression without medication?

I'm afraid I might be depressed but I don't want to take medication. Are there ways to deal with depression without medication? I'm also 32 years old. I'm just afraid that the...
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Are there ways to deal with depression without medication?

I am 40 years old female. I have depression but I don't want to take Prozac or some other medication. How else could I deal with depression without medication?
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What causes depression in winter?

I only have feelings of depression during the winter, but not really with any season. I read that this is called seasonal affective disorder, but I'm having difficulty explaining...
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Why am I dreaming about teeth?

I keep having this dream about my teeth falling out unexpectedly. It's been happening a lot lately, and I've had this dream before while I was in college. I'm trying to think...
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Does depression have an effect on sleep?

Since I was diagnosed with clinical depression, or really since I started feeling depressed, I've been having strange dreams more often--and I also remember my dreams too, which...
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Does psychoanalysis help with depression?

I was diagnosed with clinical depression several months ago, and I feel like the antidepressants I'm on aren't really helping. I would like to try therapy, and only therapy, to...
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I think I need to talk to someone about my depression. Where should I go?

I've been feeling really depressed lately, and I'm finding it difficult to wake up every day. I feel like I need help, but I'm not sure on who to really turn to for help. Would...
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Drinking himself into unconsciousness

My husband is an alcoholic. After years of treatment, counseling and AA meetings he has stopped drinking. Or so I thought. I find empty, hidden liquor bottles plus most nights...
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