Mental Health

Brodie Is Depressed, Anxious, Angry And Paranoid

Dr. Dale Archer — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 06:00:00 GMT

Brodie is a 22 year old gay male who finds himself depressed and anxious with bouts of anger. His moods change quickly, and he takes things out on others as well as himself. He has a fear of abandonment and expects it to happen. But when I do, it doesn't really bother him very much and he moves on to the next friend or lover. He wonders what's wrong with him. What do you think?

Ricki Only Eats One Color Per Day

Dr. Dale Archer — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 06:00:36 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?

Charlie Has An Eating Disorder

Dr. Dale Archer — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 22:01:41 GMT

Charlies has had anorexic tendencies since she was 16. At 5' 5" and 90 lbs., her parents forced her to eat. She gained weight, panicked, and then dieted again until she was 85 lbs. She was able to gain weight once again but is panicking because she is 115 lbs. and cannot seem to stop eating. She wants to regain control of her eating habits, but doesn't have money for a doctor. Do you know someone who has gone through this? Is the media partially to blame? What do you advise for her?

Falling's Voice In Her Head Is Getting More Aggressive

Dr. Dale Archer — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 06:00:18 GMT

Falling is 23 years old, and has been hearing voices in her head since she was 10. Now she has a voice she has named Andy, who is becoming stronger and more controlling, wanting her to harm herself in terrible ways. She's becoming aggressive and emotional, and wakes up at night screaming. She is reaching out for help and wants to know what is happening to her. What would you tell her?

Dips Is Experiencing Severe Depression

Dr. Dale Archer — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:00:29 GMT

Dips has been depressed for two years, but this past year it became severe. She has been hospitalized twice, and while her psychiatrist wants to switch meds again, she's getting discouraged. She has feelings of wanting to starve herself, and asks what can possibly get her better. Her family doesn't believe in mental illness and this makes it worse. Do you have suggestions for this troubled woman?

Brynn Throws Up Every Day

Dr. Dale Archer — Sat, 17 Dec 2011 06:00:05 GMT

Brynn has suffered heartburn constantly for the past two years, and was diagnosed with a host of stomach diagnoses and food allergies. Unable to keep food down, she is now experiencing anxieties regarding food, and even has panic attacks when in grocery stores. She's fearful every time she eats, not knowing if there will be a negative reaction. She wants to know how to get over all of this, because her mom will no longer pay for a therapist. Suggestions?

Will Joyce Ever Live A Life Without A Diagnosis?

Dr. Dale Archer — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 14:00:54 GMT

Joyce lived with addiction, violence and abuse in her family. Her future seems hopeless, now. She wants to know will she ever get away from these diagnoses? If so, how?

Where Can I Get Help For Bulimia?

Dr. Dale Archer — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 06:00:24 GMT

Contracting an eating disorder was the last thing in my life I expected. I started losing weight dramatically when taking health orders from a dietitian; everything was going right. The control was addictive!

I'm Not Happy. What Is Wrong With Me?

Dr. Dale Archer — Tue, 31 May 2011 10:00:00 GMT

When I was 15, I battled with bulimia. I'm now 26, and still consider myself fat. I obsess with calories and working out.

I Have A Mental Illness -- What Do I Do?

Dr. Dale Archer — Sun, 15 May 2011 02:00:00 GMT

I have eating disorders, and I think I may also be depressed.

I've Been In And Out Of The Hospital For 30 Years

Dr. Dale Archer — Mon, 09 May 2011 02:00:14 GMT

I'm 56 and I have been hospitalized for depression, alcohol and anorexia for the last 30 years.

Can My Stomach Pain Be Mental?

Dr. Dale Archer — Mon, 17 Jan 2011 17:02:59 GMT

I am suffering from extreme pain in the center of my stomach, below my ribcage.

Can Hurtful Comments Cause An Eating Disorder?

Dr. Dale Archer — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 13:14:02 GMT

I am concerned about an 8 year old girl who went one summer eating everything to eating almost nothing.

How Can I Tell If My Daughter Suffers From Anorexia?

Dr. Dale Archer — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 09:08:40 GMT

Each time she comes to visit, it looks like she is getting slimmer by the minute.

I'm Not Sure How to Cope...

Dr. Dale Archer — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 11:15:15 GMT

Lately, the anxiety and frustration of all of this has turned me back to alcohol, isolation and thoughts of suicide.

I Have Anxiety About Eating Food...

Dr. Dale Archer — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 09:44:25 GMT

I eat my food in order from worst tasting to best tasting. I will not let the foods touch each other, either.

We Were Told to Look It Up by the Therapist...

Dr. Dale Archer — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 09:13:22 GMT

She has seen a therapist, and she tells her she has controlled eating issues