They are the best of times and the worst of times, to borrow a phrase from Dickens. Parties, presents, family - and parties, presents and...
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Destressing
Many studies show that stress symptoms and disorders are increasing. Not only are more people becoming clinically depressed, but it's starting at an earlier age....
Take 2 Benadryl and call me in the morning …
Last week, a rep from a pharmaceutical company that manufacture a sleep medication was in my office. He said, "You have a unique practice because you...
Antidepressants and Suicide Risk
Several years ago I was speaking in a family practitioners office in Marshall, TX. I started out with a question, "If you were treating President...
Thyroid Facts and Myths
I am a bibliophile, a person who loves books. My friends and family would probably say I am more a hoarder of books, journals, magazines...
The Problem of Diagnosis: ADHD and Bipolar, Part 2
Read Part 1 A very successful friend of mine recently said - "I need to come see you. I'm depressed half the time, and I'm...
The Problem of Diagnosis: ADHD and Bipolar, Part 1
The last 52 years in psychiatry reflect the lack of solid scientific foundation. We need official diagnoses so we can use our insurance for medications....