Q: Is it normal for everyone in the family to have a eating disorder? A: Eating disorders are serious and often life threatening diseases and there is scientific evidence to show that they do run in families. It is not “normal”, however, for anyone to have an eating disorder. There can be an hereditary source […]
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Q: I’ve heard of people using magnetic therapy to treat depression and anxiety. How does this work? Does it work? A:There is no good evidence that magnetic therapy is useful in curing pain anxiety or depression. It may have a placebo effect but for better results try cognitive behavioral therapy […]
Q: Recently I experienced a traumatic incident that left me quite shaken. As a result I am jumpy, quick to anger and emotional at the drop of a hat. Could this be PTSD? What are some signs and how can I work through this? A: This would depend on […]
Q: My daughter is being bullied and it is taking a toll on her self esteem. It hasn’t gotten out of hand but I was wondering if talking to someone would give her the tools she needs to cope with this situation. What I tell her doesn’t seem to be […]