Recent questions in Psychiatry - Mindwellnessforum Q&A

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Weird scary sensation/shortness of breath/amplified sounds/dizzy feeling and fear of dying while falling asleep. What could it be?

asked Jun 14, 2022 in Psychiatry by Marcarm (6.5k points)

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What does it mean when a psychiatrist tells us "I am going to help you"?

asked Jun 14, 2022 in Psychiatry by mactartan (6.0k points)

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How can you diagnose clinical depression (unipolar) without going to a psychiatrist/doctor and taking medication for it?

asked Jun 14, 2022 in Psychiatry by RadiantCharm (6.5k points)

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If my psychiatrist finds out I smoke marijuana and hid that fact from him, is he likely to refuse to treat my ADHD with stimulants? He otherwise seems completely on board. Should I tell him I lied?

asked Jun 13, 2022 in Psychiatry by LuminousWhirl (7.1k points)

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What is the scope of medical and psychiatric social work in India?

asked Jun 12, 2022 in Psychiatry by Magic Pants (5.5k points)

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When going to a psychiatrist, what things that you say might get you sent to a mental hospital?

asked Jun 12, 2022 in Psychiatry by QuantumNova (5.5k points)

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How do people who've been hospitalized for psychiatric reasons feel about their experience?

asked Jun 12, 2022 in Psychiatry by Dave Reece (5.5k points)

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How do I help a psychiatric patient if he is not ready to see a doctor?

asked Jun 11, 2022 in Psychiatry by MPR Tiling (4.5k points)

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As a therapist, what are some unusual strategies you have used to help a patient?

asked Jun 11, 2022 in Psychiatry by VPL (4.8k points)

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What are the consequences when patients don't like their psychiatrists?

asked Jun 11, 2022 in Psychiatry by Sparky99 (6.3k points)

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Can the brain heal itself from antidepressant/psychiatric medication damage according to Ayurveda?

asked Jun 11, 2022 in Psychiatry by StellarWhisper (6.4k points)

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What are some questions you can ask to help you choose a therapist or psychiatrist? How can you evaluate their answers without being offensive to them?

asked Jun 10, 2022 in Psychiatry by KEEPGREEN (5.1k points)

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How can I get an ESA letter when my psychiatrist from Kaiser won’t give me one?

asked Jun 10, 2022 in Psychiatry by DannyDoLittle (4.5k points)

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If someone with a mental illness stops taking their medication, how can they get back on track?

asked Jun 10, 2022 in Psychiatry by John McGann (6.4k points)

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What are the cons to using SSRI medications?

asked May 19, 2022 in Psychiatry by steviejjj (5.0k points)

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Can people with mental illnesses recover and get rid of their affliction forever (without medication)? If so, how often does this happen and for which kinds of disorders/illnesses?

asked May 19, 2022 in Psychiatry by avstu (4.9k points)

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How common is it for borderline personality disorder (BPD) and schizophrenia to co-occur in a person’s life? Do they treat each other differently, or are both treated effectively by medication and therapy together?

asked May 18, 2022 in Psychiatry by RadiantHorizon (5.6k points)

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What is the difference between a psychiatric disorder and an illness?

asked May 18, 2022 in Psychiatry by tunicbrimstone (6.1k points)

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Do I have teaching opportunities abroad after an MSc in psychiatric nursing?

asked May 17, 2022 in Psychiatry by waterfowllinkage (6.5k points)

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What are the effects of mental illness on a person's ability to function in society? Can people with mental illness lead normal lives, or are they always symptomatic?

asked May 17, 2022 in Psychiatry by Enda Kelly (7.7k points)