** Please check back here soon for answers to the following clinical questions**
Clinical FAQ’s
Q: My doctor told me that I have clinical depression. What does that mean, and how should depression be treated?
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Q: Recent media reports have indicated that certain antidepressant medication may cause suicidal thoughts and behavior. How much truth is there to
these reports?
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Q: I try not to show it but I feel really angry inside and sometimes I blow up. What can I do to feel less irritated?
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Q: Sometimes I feel like I’m having a heart attack; my heart beats very fast, I have a hard time catching my breath and I feel shaky and afraid that
I’ll die. The doctor told me that I was having panic attacks. How do I know for sure that it's just panic? What kind of treatment is there for these feelings?
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Q: I often go to the doctor with stomach pain but she can’t find anything wrong with me. Is it “all in my head”?
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Q: What are the safe limits for alcohol consumption? Where can I got for help?
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Q: I feel really tense. What are some strategies to help me become more relaxed?
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Q: I’m having trouble in most of my relationships. I either like people and want to be like them or I hate them. I feel alone and empty much of the
time. What can I do?
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Q: I’m really afraid to speak in public or talk at meetings because I think I’ll make a fool of myself and others will laugh at me. What can I do
to feel more comfortable in public settings?
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Q: I’m having problems with my children; they never listen to me. Is there somewhere to go for some help or are there any books that I can read to
help me in my parenting?
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Q: What is the correlation between diet (e.g., taking high levels of omega 3) and depression? Should I be eating certain foods or avoiding certain
beverages? What about the impact of exercise and sleep on mood?
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