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BA Temple Univ. 1970
MS Villanova Univ 1972
PhD Texas Christian Univ 1976
Post-doctoral Fellowship Tulane univ 1978
Internship Johns Hopkins Univ 1980
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2 to 8 weeks: You shoud see improvement in symptoms in two to six weeks if you're being treated for depression.
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Imagination : Your brain is the most important organ for sex. Get enough sleep, decrease stress in your life, get proper nutrition, learn to relax deeply, and learn... Read More
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See a doctor: Not sleeping well can be a sign of a psychiatric disorder or medical problem. It appears that you are not eating well also. Likewise, this can be a sy... Read More
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Small likelihood: It depends on birth control method in addition to condom. With condom and no ejaculation, it is possible to get pregnant. It only take a tiny amount o... Read More
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Stimulation: The most important organ involved in sex drive is the brain. Most people are stimulated by a specific preferece, such as asian women, latex, sexy nigh... Read More
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Possible: Wearing a condom will not afford any protection from sucking on a breast. If the breast is producing milk and any blood is present in the milk, the ri... Read More
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Anxiety and depressi: Anxiety and depression are common problems.. Have her see a psycchiatrist or psychologist to be properly diagnosed. There are very effective treatment... Read More
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Diagnosis: See a psychiatrist or psychologist for a psychological assessment. The doctor may conduct a thorough interview and provide some simple questionaires f... Read More
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Yes: Adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine) is a potent stimulant used to treat attention deficit disorders, sleep disorders, depression, et... Read More
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Questionable: First, it would be informative to know why you are taking these medications. Risperdal is primarily an antipsychotic and Dexedrine (dextroamphetamine)... Read More
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Get therapy: Many people have this problem. It's called obsessive-compulsive disorder. Cognitive-behavioral psychotherapy is very effective in treating this disord... Read More
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Antipsychotic: Abilify (aripiprazole) is used to treat symptoms of psychosis, usually associated with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. It can be effective in red... Read More
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Axiety: Sounds like you're suffering from anxiety caused by severe stress. When you are very anxious, your muscles tighten and you expend a lot of energy. Hen... Read More
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Poor circulation: That position may hamper blood flow or involve excessive muscle tention causing cramping. Recommend you try other positions like being on top, side or... Read More
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Eliminated most meds: Ssri type antidepressants are usually prescribed for lasting results. Benzodiazepines like valium, ativan, and Klonopin (clonazepam) are in another c... Read More
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Problems: Frequent bouts of anger can raise your blood pressure, damage your heart, upset your digestive system, lead to painful muscle aches, etc. Being angry... Read More
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Don't worry: Fear is the enemy of sex. Intercourse is not absolutely necessary for good sex. Learn to relax and focus your attention on your 5 senses instead of ru... Read More
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Androgen blocker: An androgen receptor blocker like cyproterone acetate can certainly reduce your sex drive, but it is unlikely to completely eradicate it. I would sugg... Read More
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Yes: There is a genetic predisposition for bipolar disorder. I cannot say whether or not you have such a predisposition. It is certainly possible that you... Read More
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Get help: See a psychologist or psychiatrist who is experienced in treating depression. Depression is a very life-sapping condition. Stop being miserable. There... Read More
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Depends: Drinking in moderation will probably have no ill effects. Drinking heavily is rarely good for you, especially when taking prescribed medication. Discu... Read More
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Yes but risky: Brain surgery for psychiatric disorders is rare because of unwanted side effects, including loss of memory, inability to plan and organize behavior, s... Read More
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Yes: Cognitive-behavioral psychotherapy (cbt) can be helpful. There are specific suggestions for better sleep.
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Group therapy: A doctor who offers group therapy, usually a psychologist, may also be helpful, especially with individuals also suffering from social anxiety disorde... Read More
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Don't self manage: Suicidal thought are usually a serious sign of depression. Don't try to manage these thoughts alone. You might even make them worse. See a psychiatris... Read More
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It's normal: Each individual has a unique preference for how often sex is desired. You should see a physician to determine if there is a medical problem interferin... Read More
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Attention Disorder: You may have attention deficit disorder. You should see a psychiatrist or psychologist for a full evaluation. If you don't pay attention to something,... Read More
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Maybe: Some people learn better when presented with visual information, some with auditory, and some by doing regardless of iq. Some psychologist propose up ... Read More
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Cognitive-behavioral: Low self esteem is an epidemic in the usa. Cognitive-behavioral psychotherapy helps you to question your self defeating thoughts and beliefs. We all t... Read More
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Obsession: It sounds like you may have obsessive-compulsive disorder characterized by obsessive thinking. There are very effective treatments for this disorder. ... Read More
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Relax: You don, t have to be an enlightened guru to practice a simple meditation technique called "mindfulness". Take a deep full breath (hold one hand on yo... Read More
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Gaining weight: If you are also purging, the consequences to your health are greatly increased. You should seek professional help from a psychologist or psychiatrist.
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Not much: Acetylcholine (ach) is a neurotransmitter involved in learning and memory. It is unlikely that choline supplements will boost activity of this neurotr... Read More
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Probably not: Panic attacks trigger the autonomic nervous system to increase heart rate and blood pressure. You may interpret the increased heart rate as something ... Read More
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Bad idea: Although Klonopin (clonazepam) is one of the more slow acting benzodiazepines, the effectives declines with time. Taking two at a time will be more po... Read More
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Anxiety: An absessed tooth is a serious problem. You must see a dentist as soon as possible. But, first go to a qualified doctor who is trained to treat phobia... Read More
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Nutrition: You can see a physician who specializes in weight loss. You can also see a nutritionist and fitness expert to lose weight safely. As you begin to see ... Read More
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Ger re-evaluated: I recommend being evaluated by a physician for possible medical problems. I negative, see a psychiatrist or psychologist to re- assess for depression ... Read More
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Get treatment: I hope you're seeing a psychiatrist or psychologist. If not, please do so. The best thing to do is get treated for panic disorder. I assume you have b... Read More
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Good health: First, make sure he is taking good care of himself. Good nutrition and enough sleep are important. Exercise is also helpful. If the man is under a lot... Read More
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Don't worry: Abreaction is just a fancy was of saying emotional release. You will not lose consciousness, you won't lose your mind, and you will be able to rememb... Read More
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Baby steps: I recommend you find a psychologist with experience in using cognitive -behavioral approaches to psychotherapy. Desensitization to anxiety-provoking s... Read More
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Increased stress: During the course of a day, you build up stress from school, work, family and social obligations, etc. By the end of the day, when you go to sleep, al... Read More
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Low self-esteem: When you have experienced a traumatic experience, some times you may believe you could have done more to help yourself and others. You may then believ... Read More
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Yes: While it's never a good idea to mix medications with alcohol, it is likely that you will be fine.
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Response prevention: A behavioral technique called response prevention is effective in treating many compulsions. Obsessions are often reduced by desensitization. Talking ... Read More
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Depression/Anxiety: The difficulty with concentration, and lack of energy indicate depressive symptoms. It's also noted you have dizziness and dry mouth which are common ... Read More
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Possible: It probably depends on what type of neurological damage you're referring to. However, chronic stress can cause a host of physical problems, including ... Read More
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Mild stimulant: Prozac (fluoxetine) can have mild stimulant effects which may interfere with your sleep. Increased irritability may also occur. Tell your doctor abou... Read More
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Dr. Popolow is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Dr. Popolow is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Thanks for your quick reply! Thank you for your response. Waiting for an AD to work, especially after little success with a diff one, can be nerve wrecking.
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Could 20 yrs of army service as bomb dog handler/military police non combat, cause GAD and panic disorder with agrabaphobia
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! Hard to move on after all she has done, but think we both know better
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