Mental Health

Amy Goes Months With Little Sleep

Dr. Dale Archer — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 06:00:00 GMT

Amy feels like she's nearing the end. She cannot seem to sleep, and actually will go months with little or no sleep.

Karen Can't Sleep, Fearing Someone Will Break Into Her Home

Dr. Dale Archer — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 14:00:00 GMT

Karen has tried everything to naturally fall asleep. The problem is she's terrified to sleep alone. She has an overwhelming fear that someone will get into her home, so much so she barricades her house like a fortress and lays in front of the door to prevent an intruder from entering without her knowledge.

Marge Wonders If Depression Lasts A Lifetime

Dr. Dale Archer — Sun, 13 May 2012 14:00:25 GMT

Marge wonders if depression is a lifetime illness? Her medication was working well until one day everything went wrong. Now she can't sleep and she's irritable, and just wants to sleep, sleep, sleep because she is so tired, BUT, she can't sleep. Do you have insight for her?

Charlotte Has Not Been Out Of Her House For Years

Dr. Dale Archer — Thu, 10 May 2012 06:00:04 GMT

Charlotte is 18 and has not wanted to interact with others since she was 5. She has sleeping problems and sometimes delusions and decided she didn't want to go outside. She has remained in her house for the past four years, and now wants to start enjoying life, but doesn't know how. She wants to know how a housebound person can get help. Do you know?

Steve Is Depressed And Unmotivated Since Abusing Meth

Dr. Dale Archer — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 22:00:55 GMT

Steve has been a practicing attorney for 13 years. Seven years ago he began abusing methamphetamine, but stopped two years ago. However, he still finds he is unmotivated and feels depressed. He thinks about relapsing and is reaching out for help. Do you have something to offer him?

Tamanna Cannot Sleep

Dr. Dale Archer — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 06:00:17 GMT

Tamanna is miserable because she cannot sleep. On weekends she might sleep for several hours, but during the week she is depressed, stressed and wants help. Have you ever experienced this? What did you do?

Emma Has Nightmares Of Being Chased By A Stranger

Dr. Dale Archer — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 18:00:30 GMT

Emma is plagued by a reoccurring nightmare of being chased by a stranger. She runs away, escapes, locks herself in a house and hides behind the door, terrified. Just when she thinks she's safe, she turns around and there he is about to get her. She wakes up, consumed by fear. She asks what is the meaning behind this nightmare. Thoughts?

Olivia Takes Zoloft, But Is Experiencing Exhaustion

Dr. Dale Archer — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 22:00:28 GMT

Olivia takes Zoloft for her depression and anxiety, but she always seems to be exhausted. Multiple cups of coffee does nothing to help; and she often crashes for a three hour nap! How can she fight this fatigue?

Mina, Born With Brain Damage, Suffers From Depression

Dr. Dale Archer — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 06:00:56 GMT

Mina 35, was born with brain damage. She's now a mother of four, and two years ago starting getting headaches and fatigue daily. She's depressed and on Sertraline, but nothing seems to be working. Do you have suggestions?

Does Ohio Need Professional Help For Depression?

Dr. Dale Archer — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 22:00:44 GMT

Ohio has been experiencing depression and anxiety for about a year and it's getting worse, not better. Friends say this is just in his head, and that if he tries harder, he'll become his old self again. Is this good advice?

How Can I Stop My Nightmares?

Dr. Dale Archer — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 22:00:03 GMT

I have horrific nightmares that are always extremely realistic and wake me up at night. I sit there in bed afraid to go back to sleep.

Is It Depression Or Is It Just Circumstances?

Dr. Dale Archer — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 12:00:00 GMT

I have taken antidepressants for 12 years. I am dating a guy I had dated earlier. We had broken up because of trust issues, friends not liking him and the feeling that he was settling with me. Now I feel like I'm going crazy. I want my life back; what do I do?

I Feel Trapped And Scared All The Time

Dr. Dale Archer — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 12:00:00 GMT

I was abused by my father when I was 14 years old. I have only spoken about it four years ago. I am having nightmares and flashbacks that scare me.

I Have Out-Of-Body Experiences

Dr. Dale Archer — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 18:00:00 GMT

I am having nightmares of hanging myself and it scares me. I recently returned to work and cannot afford to take time off. I love my wife but I feel empty and like I have no purpose.

I'm Reliving My Childhood Abuse

Dr. Dale Archer — Fri, 13 May 2011 15:00:27 GMT

I have suffered many mental, physical and sexual abuses in my past

I Am A Child Abuse Survivor

Dr. Dale Archer — Tue, 03 May 2011 10:00:47 GMT

My counselor says that I suffer from PTSD from childhood trauma.

What Is The Meaning Of 'Feeling Good' ?

Dr. Dale Archer — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 19:43:57 GMT

Will pills make me want to have a clean house? Can pills give me the energy to want to do normal things?

Is My Hysterectomy Causing Nightmares?

Dr. Dale Archer — Sat, 05 Feb 2011 20:00:41 GMT

My brain tells me I have been in situations before. I get a horrible taste in my mouth, break out in a sweat, experience nausea and my head hurts.

What Is The Meaning Of 'Feeling Good' ?

Dr. Dale Archer — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 17:22:58 GMT

Can I ever have that jumping-for-joy feeling, or is that too much to ask?

I Do Not Sleep And I Do Not Want To Sleep!

Dr. Dale Archer — Thu, 23 Sep 2010 08:59:37 GMT

I do not enjoy sleeping and will fight it as much as possible. I cannot get to sleep and I do not stay asleep.

Can Stress Cause Sleepwalking?

Dr. Dale Archer — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 12:13:56 GMT

I think my sleep walking is triggered by a dream or nightmare. I talk or communicate with people during these episodes, and I have recollection of my sleep walking, but I do not know what triggers it.

How Can I Sleep Without Medication or Alcohol?

Dr. Dale Archer — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 10:20:41 GMT

What we do at night affects everything we do during the day, such as our memory, safety, stamina and health. It also directly affects our mood.

Can Lack of Sleep Cause Depression?

Dr. Dale Archer — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 19:25:33 GMT

She has become extremely depressed and even becomes very melancholy, reminiscing over memories of her childhood.