Mental Health

Melissa's Brother Killed Her Father

Dr. Dale Archer — Tue, 08 May 2012 14:00:23 GMT

When Melissa was 20, her 17 year old brother shot and killed her father, a police officer. Years later when her 34 year old brother took his own life. She has gone through years of psych counseling, multiple hospitalizations and a few hearings before a judge. How does she go on with her life when she still feels such pain?

Larah Wants To Help Her Friend Who May Be Psychotic

Dr. Dale Archer — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 22:00:02 GMT

Larah is concerned about her friend, a 23 year old man. He desperately loves a girl, but when he asked her family to marry her, they said no. He was abusing drugs, but now he sees a psychiatrist who has given him unconventional advice. She is worried about her friend, as he is acting crazy, wandering the streets for days, and cannot get this girl out of his mind. She asks how she can help him. Do you have ideas?

Pollendine's Child Died 13 Years Ago And She's Still Medicated

Dr. Dale Archer — Sun, 27 Nov 2011 14:00:06 GMT

Pollendine lost her daughter 13 years ago. Since then, she has been taking antidepressants. Now that she wants to stop, she is finding it very difficult. Her tragic loss, along with her childhood abuse, is making it near impossible to accept all that has happened to her. Could she need meds for life?

Are There New Treatments For Bipolar Disorder?

Dr. Dale Archer — Sun, 21 Aug 2011 22:00:53 GMT

My doctor either can't or won't send me for testing. I feel okay when I take my medication. Why can't I have a normal job with normal stresses involved? Is there hope for me?

Women In My Country Have To Hide Psychiatric Diseases

Dr. Dale Archer — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 14:00:29 GMT

My father's death changed my life -- I became a psychiatric patient. I tried many treatments, but rather than overcoming OCD, I fell victim to acute depression.

Since My Father Died, I Have Nothing To Live For

Dr. Dale Archer — Thu, 18 Nov 2010 16:15:29 GMT

My father was everything to me. Since my childhood, I did everything for my father. I studied because my father wanted to see me be successful.

My Two Year Old Twins Were Killed by a Drunk Driver...

Dr. Dale Archer — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 12:22:03 GMT

Seven months ago my two year old twins were killed instantly by a drunk driver in a motor vehicle accident.

I Feel Like a Lost Soul..

Dr. Dale Archer — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 13:20:57 GMT

I feel like I don't have a purpose in life or a reason to get out of bed each morning.

My Son Drowned 3 Years Ago and I'm Still So Sad..

Dr. Dale Archer — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 10:26:47 GMT

The year before he died, he changed considerably and was happy. He seemed to be on the road to where he should be, then he died.

I Miss My Mother Terribly

Dr. Dale Archer — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 09:54:23 GMT

I find myself full of trepidation and I am constantly feeling agitation and anxiety.