Q:What can be done to help someone who has an overwhelming fear of contamination and spends hours a day washing their hands and taking showers? A: Excessive fear of germs and time consuming washing rituals are symptoms of Obsessive-Compulsive Dis- order (OCD). OCD is an anxiety disorder which can be […]
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Social Anxiety Q: I have trouble making eye contact with other people. Why is that and what can I do about it? A: Problems making eye contact can be a form of social anxiety, shyness for example because people fear that making eye contact with someone may lead to an uncomfortable conversation […]
Q: What is Situational Depression? A: Situational depression is essentially self-explanatory. It can happen to anyone at any age when an otherwise mentally healthy person experiences a sudden loss such as death of a loved one, loss of a job, bad grades etc.. It is a known event and the […]
Q: Can you pass out when having a manic bipolar attack? A: There is no such thing as a bipolar attack. Mania and Depression are the two “poles” in bipolar disorder and a person with the conditions will experience variations in mood, at times extreme, over many months and years, […]
Q: I have suffered from anxiety for years. Usually it’s manageable and I have never had to take any medicine. If I am in an overly stressful situation my throat begins to close and I have difficulty swallowing. Is there any way to control this? A: You are right, […]
Q: Is there a treatment that can help with hoarding? A: Yes,there are treatments that can help the approximately 2to 6% of the population experiencing this terrible disorder which is now classified in the most recent Diagnostic Statistical Manual. Treatments are based in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and others with a rational […]