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Jenny's Schizophrenic Brother Won't Take His Meds

Dr. Dale Archer — Sat, 23 Feb 2013 10:00:00 GMT

Jenny's brother has been plagued by a gang who has made threats against him. It's so bad his mom sold her home to get away from the gangs, but they followed him and threatened to kill him. Turns out, it's all in his head. Click here to read more.

Christina's Marriage Is Over If Something Isn't Done Soon

Dr. Dale Archer — Sun, 27 Jan 2013 10:00:00 GMT

Christina has been married to a man she has known for four years. She loves him dearly, but his mood swings are affecting the entire family. Click here to read more.

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.

Danny Wonders If He's Bipolar

Dr. Dale Archer — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 10:00:00 GMT

Danny felt down most of his life, but never talked about it. Now he finds his moods fluctuating, and wonders if he may be bipolar. Click here to read more.

Anna Weighs In On 'Better Than Normal'

Dr. Dale Archer — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 06:00:00 GMT

Anna is a sociologist and self-professed closet psychologist. She picked up my book, 'Better Than Normal' and says right away she was meant to read it, experiencing many "Aha!" moments as she did.

Tarek Starts Something, Gets Bored, Procrastinates Then Quits

Dr. Dale Archer — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 10:00:00 GMT

Tarek is 31 and wants to move on in life. He keeps starting projects -- and he's very capable -- but then his interest putters out. Click here to read more.

The Odds Of Developing Schizophrenia

Dr. Dale Archer — Sat, 29 Dec 2012 10:00:00 GMT

Marissa's husband has an identical twin who was recently diagnosed with schizophrenia. She wonders what the statistics are for children to become schizophrenic if they're born to a father who is not schizophrenic, but whose identical brother is. 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.

Grace's Childhood Dictates The Low Self Esteem She Feels Today

Dr. Dale Archer — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 06:00:00 GMT

Grace grew up listening to verbal abuse from family members. She's always been shy, and now at 52, she wants to overcome her low self esteem. Click here to read more.

Alice Asks How To Help Her Delusional Friend

Dr. Dale Archer — Sat, 08 Dec 2012 10:00:00 GMT

Alice is concerned about her friend who sees a dark shadow called "Jimmy" who follows her around, leaving only after she cuts herself with a sharp blade. Click here to read more.

Dr. Adam Blatner Shares His Views On 'Better Than Normal'

Dr. Dale Archer — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 10:00:00 GMT

Adam Blatner, M.D. shares his thoughts on 'Better Than Normal'. 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.

Karlo's ADD Has Him Concerned About His Future

Dr. Dale Archer — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 10:00:00 GMT

Karlos was always hyperactive, but wasn't diagnosed until 8th grade with ADHD. Click here to read more.

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.

Diana Wonders Why She Can't Concentrate

Dr. Dale Archer — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 18:00:00 GMT

Diana, 19, has had trouble concentrating since she was 16. Now attempting to join the Marines, she has to study, but cannot seem to concentrate. Click here to read more.

Nancy Rates "Better Than Normal"

Dr. Dale Archer — Sun, 11 Nov 2012 10:00:00 GMT

Nancy has studied personality disorders as an undergraduate psychology minor and reviews 'Better Than Normal". Click here to read more.

Ellen Won't Go To A Psychiatrist Because She Does Not Want A Diagnosis

Dr. Dale Archer — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 10:00:00 GMT

Ellen, 19, was diagnosed with depression by her GP. Now she's having severe mood swings. Click here to read more.

'Better Than Normal' Taught Evita How She's Different

Dr. Dale Archer — Sun, 28 Oct 2012 14:00:00 GMT

After Evita read 'Better Than Normal' she has a better understanding.... about herself. Click here to read more.

Tasha Has Suddenly Become Shy Again

Dr. Dale Archer — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 14:00:00 GMT

Tasha used to be shy, but when she was in her 20's she got over her shyness. Now she's 36, and her shyness has returned. 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.

Meggie Asks: If A Man Is Truly In Love, Can He Be Attracted To Another?

Dr. Dale Archer — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 18:00:00 GMT

Meggie asks: If a man is truly in love, can he find other women beautiful and attractive? 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.

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.

Daisy Asks Why Did God Allow Her To Survive An Attempted Abortion

Dr. Dale Archer — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 10:00:00 GMT

Daisy is 22 and a third child. The first two were wanted, while she was a surprise. Her parents attempted to abort the pregnancy, but she survived. She wants to know why God would let this happen? Click here to read more.