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What Happens When You Get a Psychiatrist?

by mikecogh Question by Clarice: What happens when you get a psychiatrist? I suffered depression as a teen. I am now in my early 20’s. Recently, I tried to kill myself taking headache pills and lied to the doctor that I didn’t do it intentionally (since I didn’t take enough to die). I’m embarrassed of getting a psychiatrist and fear that they will make it known to my friends and family. What happens when I get a therapist? Will they send me to the mental hospital? Will “depression” be on my medical record forever? Will it affect my job? Read ...

Gabapentin, Epilepsy Drug, Shows Promise in Treating Alcoholism

...  Epilepsy Drug, Shows Promise In Treating Alcoholism “[T]he demonstration of the efficacy of gabapentin for relapse prevention among alcohol-dependent patients by Mason et al…is an important development,” Edward Nunes, a psychiatrist at Columbia University's New York State Psychiatric Institute, wrote … Read more on Medical Daily Running Doc says beer is OK — but only in moderation My buddies tell me beer is a cure for an upset stomach and kidney stones. Can they be right? Is drinking beer now a medical treatment? — Michael S., Deer Park, NY. Michael, I am really NOT laughing. Your friends are smart — beer actually does have … Read more on New York Daily News Read ...

What Do I Put for Getting a Weapons Carry Permit?

by BC Gov Photos Question by Alex: What do I put for getting a weapons carry permit? I haven’t applied for one yet because I’m worried I might get denied because when I plead to “and successfully completed” the FOA, part of the stipulations was for me to also see a physiatrist. So does that mean to mark yes under “Have you ever been ordered to receive inpatient or outpatient treatment at any treatment facility, mental health center, hospital, sanitarium, clinic or program for a mental condition” Read more... ...

New Procedure Helps Treat Depression

...  Procedure Helps Treat Depression Trans cranial Magnetic Stimulation, or TMS, is a newer way to treat depression. Dr. Praveen Kumar, a psychiatrist from Ridgeland, conducts the procedure locally. TMS takes about 40 minutes a day, according to Kumar. A small magnetic coil targets the … Read more on WJTV The cost of a bullet: Former gang member lives with challenges of a new … He still must regularly check into local hospitals to treat bedsores, a common plight of people who spend most of their time in wheelchairs. The bed sores and hospital stays alone cost taxpayers at least … Duggan was angry, ...

Depression Support Groups Online: Dealing With Depression Through Depression Support Groups

...  is common among people who have experienced deaths, tragic accidents, suffering from fatal diseases or financial losses among other misfortunes. Depression can be a state that is quite hard to deal with as it may propel some people to hurt themselves or even commit suicide. There are different antidepressant medication offered but without the right kind of therapy, an individual may slip back into depression with time. The kind of therapy we are talking about is not lying on a couch talking to a psychiatrist about your feelings. Professional input is very valuable at such times but the most effective way of dealing with depression is getting help from a depression support group of people who can relate with what you are feeling. Read ...

Treating Depression Without Medication: Can You Treat Depression by Yourself Without Medication?

Copyright (c) 2010 James Martin Life can become very difficult if you are suffering from depression. Depression can drain away most of your energy. You won’t feel the inclination or interest to do anything. First of all, it can drain away your energy. You will not want to take any positive steps towards improving your condition. Your self-esteem and confidence can nosedive when suffering from depression. You will feel that others do not have any sort of interest in you. You will think others don’t value and respect you. People who suffer from depression fall into 4 different categories as mentioned below: Read more... ...

How Do I Get Put in a Mental Hospital?

Question by Sofie: How do I get put in a mental hospital? I’m really ill, like I self harm, I have anorexia And Im sure i Have schizophrenia. I really hate going to school, because it makes me depressed, so I want to get away. I want to stay at a mental health facility or something, because it seems lovely. I want to sleep as late as I want, get medication for my sickness, eat the same as everyone else, not have to worry about stylish clothes or makeup. Anyway my mom is asking me to counselling so i Want to know what I have to do to convince her to suggest it. I’m 13, so I can’t admit myself. Please answer, because I need to get some advice before I do something psycho to prove I’m crazy. Thank you!! Read more... ...