Mental Health

Jasmine Is Losing Interest In Life

Dr. Dale Archer — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 06:00:00 GMT

Jasmine is a 44 year old woman with three boys -- two teens and a 7 year old. After 16 years of physical and emotional abuse, she finally left her husband when he almost seriously hurt her in front of their oldest son. She's now dating someone who is back in his own country, and she finds she has lost her zeal for life. She doesn't want to do anything, go anywhere or talk to anybody. She's even neglecting the house chores and not preparing meals for the children.

Remy's Sister Cannot See A Psychiatrist; It Will Bring Shame To The Family

Dr. Dale Archer — Sun, 22 Jul 2012 06:00:29 GMT

Remy is worried about her sister. She was repeatedly molested as a child, but now that she's married, her husband has no idea of her past. She's very protective of her baby and husband, but she also obsesses over cleanliness, making everyone repeatedly wash their hands and legs. She gets angry very easily and will damage things. She attempted suicide several times. Even though everyone knows she has a problem, she refuses to see a psychiatrist because it would bring shame upon the family.

Mary Thinks About Scars And Deformities

Dr. Dale Archer — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 22:00:04 GMT

Mary fell, resulting in bad scarring on her arms. It reminded her of when she was younger, and a physician told her that some people get aroused from scars and disfigurements. Have you ever heard of this? Do you have an unusual fetish? Lots of folks do.

Did Zoloft Cause The Change In R's Husband?

Dr. Dale Archer — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 06:00:02 GMT

R. has been married for six years. Last year her husband was prescribed Zoloft because of his high blood pressure and since she has seen a personality change. Can an antidepressant do that?