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Al Wants To Know The Key To Finding Happiness

Dr. Dale Archer — Sat, 26 Jan 2013 10:00:00 GMT

Al struggles with happiness. He's a successful orthodontist, has a lovely family, lives in a beautiful home and has any hobby whenever he pleases.... yet he is not happy. Click here to read more.

Is Caroline's Asperger's Syndrome Ruling Her Life?

Dr. Dale Archer — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 22:00:00 GMT

Caroline has Asperger's Syndrome. At work she has customer after customer coming to her asking for help even though there are other workers they could easily ask. Click here to read more.

Sherry Talks About Her New Online Relationship

Dr. Dale Archer — Sat, 01 Dec 2012 10:00:00 GMT

Sherry shares details about her new online relationship with someone she has yet to meet. Click here to read more.

Aaryan Cannot Shake His Anxiety

Dr. Dale Archer — Sat, 20 Oct 2012 14:00:00 GMT

Aaryan, a 22 year old student, cannot stop worrying about himself, his sister and even his kin. He worries about yesterday, today and tomorrow. Click here to read more.

Lauren Has Mood Swings And Is Paranoid

Dr. Dale Archer — Mon, 08 Oct 2012 10:00:00 GMT

Lauren felt depressed, and was crying all the time. Her GP didn't help, and began having mood swings. She told the school counselor that she was sexually abused as a child. Click here to read more.

Patricia Tries To Be Like The Popular Girls

Dr. Dale Archer — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 10:00:00 GMT

Patricia wants to be like the popular girls. She imitates the way they talk, dress, fix their hair, and yet feels people still don't like her. Click here to read more.

Gisele Is A Very Young 67 And Isn't About To Slow Down

Dr. Dale Archer — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 10:00:00 GMT

Gisele is a self proclaimed young 67 years old. Physical disabilities which slowed her learning and earned her the title of "stupid" in elementary school wasn't about to stop her. Click here to read more.

Wendy's Husband Has Monthly Mood Swings

Dr. Dale Archer — Fri, 24 Aug 2012 10:00:00 GMT

Wendy has been married to her husband for 11 years, and he continually has mood swings. He'll be fine for a month, then he's hostile and angry for about a week. He's fine with the kids, but she bears the brunt of his anger. Click here to read more.

Judi Says Psychiatric Diagnoses Cause People To Give Up Their Dreams

Dr. Dale Archer — Fri, 17 Aug 2012 17:59:41 GMT

Judi was diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder 40 years ago. She questions this diagnosis, as now she helps people with mental illness. She has overcome traumas in her life, and thinks she was suffering from PTSD. Click here to read more.

Lisa Wonders If She Will Ever Overcome Her BPD

Dr. Dale Archer — Mon, 06 Aug 2012 21:41:07 GMT

Lisa struggled with drug and alcohol addiction and Borderline Personality Disorder for over 50 years. Battling relapses, she wants change but is afraid of leaving her comfort zone. Click here to read more.

Katie Feels Worried And Sad In The Morning And At Night

Dr. Dale Archer — Sat, 04 Aug 2012 10:00:00 GMT

Katie doesn't know what's going on. She wakes up anxious, feels better, then by evening feels even more anxious and depressed. She sometimes feels good and others terrible. What is going on? Click here for more information.

At 50, Marie Still Hasn't Found Her Life's Calling

Dr. Dale Archer — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 06:00:00 GMT

Marie read my book 'Better Than Normal' and shares with us that at 50, she still hasn't found a job she finds rewarding and complete. Click here to read more.

Craig Has A Complex Psychiatric Profile

Dr. Dale Archer — Sat, 14 Jul 2012 06:00:30 GMT

Craig has seen many psychiatrists and has received several diagnoses. Now he is seeing a liberal psychoanalyst who thinks psychiatric diagnoses are just labels. What do you think? Click here to read more and leave a comment.

Rohan's Father Washes His Hands And Feet Constantly

Dr. Dale Archer — Thu, 05 Jul 2012 14:11:51 GMT

Rohan and family have a problem with their dad. He's constantly washing his hands and feet, wasting water and time. This is urgent, because he's the only member of the family who works, and he's washing when he should be working! He asks what they can do to make him stop this odd behavior. Do you know what's going on here? Click here to read more and leave a comment.

Cristy Worries Her Daughter Will Become Bipolar Like Her

Dr. Dale Archer — Wed, 04 Jul 2012 02:11:00 GMT

Both Cristy and her husband are bipolar. She has suffered from delusions and manic spending sprees and is on disability. She and her husband have had their problems, but she worries that her 5 year old daughter might develop bipolar disorder, too. What do you think? Does having bipolar parents increase a child's chances of being bipolar? Click here to read more and leave a comment.

Anna Is Devastated By Her Daughter's Bipolar Diagnosis

Dr. Dale Archer — Fri, 29 Jun 2012 22:00:27 GMT

Anna's life has been turned upside down. After a quick one hour appointment, her daughter was diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Her daughter is devastated, and now they don't think they can live a normal life. What do you think? Is a diagnosis like this too difficult to overcome? Click here to read more and leave a comment.

Can Financial Problems Cause Muhammad's Stomach Pain?

Dr. Dale Archer — Thu, 21 Jun 2012 22:46:40 GMT

Muhammad is nervous all the time because of financial problems and the global economic slowdown. He also is having severe stomach pain and wonders if his anxiety can cause this. Thoughts? Click here to read more and leave a comment.

Lorena Wants To Use The 8 Traits To Define Greatness

Dr. Dale Archer — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 06:00:38 GMT

Lorena is a doctoral candidate, and is writing her dissertation on School Leadership Characteristics In High Achieving/High Poverty Schools. She asks my permission to use the personality traits I discuss in my book, 'Better Than Normal' to better understand what makes a successful school leader.

Dr. Miller Shares His Evolutionary Beliefs

Dr. Dale Archer — Sat, 26 May 2012 06:00:24 GMT

Dr. Miller is a professor and author, who agrees that evolutionary adaptiveness has brought us as a species to where we are today. He shares the many books he has written on the topic. Do you believe in evolution?

Linda Wants Her Traits To Work For Her And Asks How?

Dr. Dale Archer — Mon, 21 May 2012 21:30:51 GMT

Linda is divorced and works part time. She hates her job and is trying to find something else, but so far no such luck. She's creative, but thinks people view her as weird and ugly. She wants to put her creativity to work for her, but how? She doesn't like to deal with people because she thinks they don't like the way she looks. I give her my thoughts; what are yours? Click here to read more and leave a comment.

Harold Questions My Outlook On Mental Health

Dr. Dale Archer — Mon, 21 May 2012 10:12:10 GMT

Harold questions the title "From Stigma to Strength" which I discuss in an interview with 'The Advocate'. He also thinks it's amusing that I say many mental disorders have gone from being stigmatized to glamorized. Do you agree? Click here to read more and leave a comment.

Chuck Wonders If He's Normal

Dr. Dale Archer — Fri, 18 May 2012 22:00:36 GMT

Chuck asks if it's possible to have high scores on all 8 traits in my book 'Better Than Normal'. Have you taken the quizzes? How do you score? Click here to read more and leave a comment.

Jahan's Is Being Tormented By OCD

Dr. Dale Archer — Fri, 04 May 2012 17:01:49 GMT

Jahan experiences disorganized thoughts and tension headaches. He was diagnosed with depression and OCD, but hasn't taken meds for a while. He is taking herbal supplements, but now he feels he's losing his mind. What can be done? Click here to read more and leave a comment.

Brian's Anxiety Is Taking Over His Life

Dr. Dale Archer — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 17:13:17 GMT

Brian is a former Wall Street broker and a high stakes poker player. He also served 4 years at a maximum security prison for a white collar crime. While he had anxiety issues before, they were very minor. As he ages, his anxieties are taking over his life, and now it's all he can do to leave his house in the morning. He wants to know what he can do to have less anxiety? Click here to read more and leave a comment.

Dr. Smith Is Glad He Has Low Reviews

Dr. Dale Archer — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 08:22:42 GMT

Dr. Smith states that the more a patient is dissatisfied with his medical care, the greater the chance he's getting better health care. Read this for a different perspective. Any thoughts? Click here to read more and leave a comment.