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Maullika Asks About Career Paths For The OCD Trait

Dr. Dale Archer — Sun, 25 Nov 2012 10:00:00 GMT

Maullika questions besides perfectionism, what determines the OCD trait, and what are the best career choices? Click here to read more.

Jewels Wonders How To Use Her OCD Wisely

Dr. Dale Archer — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 10:00:00 GMT

Jewels was diagnosed with OCD and was prescribed medication and talk therapy. She doesn't feel either is working. Click here to read more.

Mark Compares 'Belbin Team Roles' To 'Better Than Normal'

Dr. Dale Archer — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 10:00:00 GMT

Mark is from England, and shares the similarities between the 'Belbin Team Roles' to 'Better Than Normal". Click here to read more.

Keith Compares 'Better Than Normal' To Mowing The Grass

Dr. Dale Archer — Mon, 20 Aug 2012 14:00:00 GMT

Keith recently penned an article, likening 'Better Than Normal' to cutting the grass and mental health. Do you feed your OCD by manicuring your lawn? Click here to read more.

Shaon's Anxiety And Obsessive Thoughts Began When She Broke Up With Her Girlfriend

Dr. Dale Archer — Mon, 16 Jul 2012 18:00:27 GMT

Shaon broke off a relationship with a girl because she didn't have any feelings for her. After that, she began feeling stress and anxiety, even to the point of seeing a psychiatrist. She's been on antidepressants and sleep meds for over a year, and although she feels better, she's still having obsessive thoughts. She wants to know what's wrong with her, and what can she do. Thoughts? Click here to read more and leave a comment.

M Is Putting Her Traits To Work For Her -- And No Longer Needs Medication

Dr. Dale Archer — Sun, 15 Jul 2012 18:00:54 GMT

M grew up depressed, anxious and painfully shy. Between doctors, therapists and medication, she struggled, until it dawned on her that she had personal strengths. Putting those strengths to work for her instead of fighting them, she's now happy, successful and medication free for eight years! Are you doing what makes YOU happy? 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.

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.

Dee Slams My Book, 'Better Than Normal'

Dr. Dale Archer — Thu, 31 May 2012 10:47:29 GMT

Dee, who suffers from severe OCD, is on medication and receives therapy. She is in the middle of my book, 'Better Than Normal' and asks how I can possibly say that those with mental illness do not need treatment or medication. Is this really my message? Click here to read more and leave a comment.

J.W.'s Life Is Being Ruined By OCD

Dr. Dale Archer — Mon, 28 May 2012 12:25:35 GMT

J.W. was diagnosed with OCD when she was 17. Constantly looking behind her every few steps, she has a fear of people taking her things. She has seen a psychiatrist, psychologist, family doctor, counselors and is presently seeing a Christian counselor. OCD is ruining her life. She wonders if help out there for her. Thoughts? Click here to read more and leave a comment.

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?

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.

Nicole Is Miserable Because She Doesn't Want To Be Shy

Dr. Dale Archer — Sat, 12 May 2012 02:00:33 GMT

Nicole is a 20 year old college student who is shy. At home she imagines herself being outgoing and having a passion for life and ambitious. In reality, her shyness is holding her back. She's getting tired of pretending to be happy, and asks what she can do to overcome both her shyness and her perfectionism. What would you advise her? 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.

Ricki Only Eats One Color Per Day

Dr. Dale Archer — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 08:30:11 GMT

Ricki has a color theme for each day of the week, and if she can't find food in the color for the day, she will become overly anxious and skip the meal. She's happy, in good shape and good health, although her friends think she's crazy. What do you think? Click here to read more and leave a comment.

Nicky Broke Up With Her Boyfriend Over Her Closet

Dr. Dale Archer — Sun, 25 Mar 2012 23:50:35 GMT

Nicky takes pride in her closet. Her clothes are organized by type, color and size. Lingerie is sorted by color, and folded neatly on top of each other. Shoes are each in their own cubbie, lined up by color. She broke up with a boyfriend because he messed up her closet, and now her fiancé is worried this may be a problem for him as well. Friends say she's OCD, but she can look at a stack of dirty dishes in the sink and not bat an eye. She wants to know if she's normal. What do you think? Click here to read more and leave a comment.

D.A. Can't Finish What She's Started

Dr. Dale Archer — Sun, 11 Mar 2012 14:45:16 GMT

D.A. is a 31 year old mother who tries to be a good mom, but feels she falls short. She never finishes anything she starts, can't keep a job for any length of time and now dreads leaving her home. Whenever she goes out, she can be sociable, but then she can become impulsive and angry. Do you have suggestions? Click here to read more and leave a comment.

My book, 'Better Than Normal: How What Makes You Different Can Make You Exceptional'

Dr. Dale Archer — Sat, 10 Mar 2012 20:00:51 GMT

My book, 'Better Than Normal: How What Makes You Different Can Make You Exceptional' is scheduled for release March 13, 2012. There's a new way to look at "normal" and here's a tip -- it is NOT all good! After all normal = average. Instead of taking a pill to make you "normal', embrace your quirkiness to help define your greatness. Click here to learn more and order.

Defining Normal: How Psychiatry Has Lost Its Way

Dr. Dale Archer — Sat, 25 Feb 2012 11:25:06 GMT

The psychiatrists office had gone from being the place no one would be caught dead visiting... to the place where a pill could fix anything... and psychiatry itself had gone from being stigmatized to glamorized. The solution was simple, to embrace the idea that unless your ailments are seriously impeding your quality of life, they can be used to your advantage. Click here to read more and leave a comment.

Terri Reviews My Book

Dr. Dale Archer — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 20:00:44 GMT

Terri reviews books for Amazon.com and just read my forthcoming book, 'Better Than Normal: How What Makes You Different Can Make You Exceptional' which is being released March 13 from Random House. Read her review on Amazon. Thank you, Terri, for the great review!

How Do I Help My Son With OCD?

Dr. Dale Archer — Sat, 13 Aug 2011 16:14:50 GMT

His behavior is uncontrollable. He doesn't listen and there is no discipline; I can't even try. He wants to have everything his own way. Click here to read more and leave a comment.