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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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Clinical Psychology
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Stressful: You're in a very stressful situation. Perhaps you're having some difficulties in med school. Everyone has difficulties from time to time. It may be ti... Read More
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Conflicted: Don't feel guilty. Not all therapists and clients are a good match. Thank him and say goodbye. Don't waste your time any longer. Try to find a psychol... Read More
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No: Getting angry at every little thing can be a sign of deeper psychological problems. Sometimes depression can increase irritability and anger. Sometime... Read More
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Acupuncture: You can try a licensed acupuncture specialist. Learning a form of meditation called mindfulness may also be helpful.
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Antianxiety continue: Your information is correct. The effects of benzodiazepines generally persist after secondary effects like sedation cease. The medicine continues to r... Read More
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Get diagnosed: Get diagosed by a physician. It could be due to sinus inflamation, excessive tension, stress, etc. Good luck.
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Lack of oxygen: You might be suffering from a lack of oxygen to your brain, spine, or legs. See a vascular specialist, cardiologist, or neurologist. Tell your family ... Read More
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Help is available: It is quite possible that you were traumatized by the accident. Such a trauma can lead to an enduring fear. A psychologist can desensitize you to the ... Read More
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PTSD: It is likely you are experiencing symptoms of post traumatic stress disorder.There are effective treatments. Suggest you see a psychotherapist experie... Read More
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Meditation: In many popular articles there are helpful tips for falling asleep, such as always going to bed at the same time, turning off all lights and electroni... Read More
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Yes: Judging by your question and depending on your other symptoms, it is likely that you are clinically depressed. You should be evaluated immediately by ... Read More
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Pay attention: Many things are not remembered because you weren, t paying close attention when the information was presented. Also, there are many cognitive improvem... Read More
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Yes, can work: A person who has schizophrenia can work. The job and type of work may have to change, but the person can still do meaningful work as long as the sympt... Read More
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?: Baclofen is a muscle relaxer. I've not heard of it used in treating alcoholism.
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Autonomic N.S.: Panic attacks feed the autonomic nervous system which controls bodily functions, such as digestion. The nauseous feeling arises from part of the diges... Read More
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Probably not: It is not advisable to take any untested pharmacological agent while pregnant. Do so only with a doctor's permission. The doctor may be able to prescr... Read More
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You're not alone: Many 18-year-old people have similar problems. There are many stresses at that age and the brain is undergoing many changes.Recommend you learn medit... Read More
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No: In fact, you may not need medications at all. Make sure your doctor is trained in dealing with anxiety disorders. Cognitive-behavioral therapy is very... Read More
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Dee doctor: Your racing heart could be due to a medical condition, such as mitral valve prolapse. Please get checked by a physician. As for the violent feelings, ... Read More
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Possibe mania: Racing thought are often associated with an episode of mania. If you also have trouble sleeping, do impulsive things, like shopping sprees or casual s... 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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See DR.: Doctor will try to find the cause of your problem. May prescribe ed pills. I.E. Medication for erectile dysfunction. Vacuum tubes are also effective.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Change doctor: I would suggest you see a different doctor who is trained to treat ptsd/depression.
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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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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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See a physician: To rule out the possibility of medical causes, see a physician for a thorough examination. For example, infections, hormonal and neurological problems... 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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Practice: Practice masturbating without climax/ejaculation. When you sense climax is imminent, stop, wait a couple of minutes, then continue. Do this several ti... Read More
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Flight or fight : When you feel threatened, you respond by reducing blood flow to the extremities, hands and feet and digestive system so that your muscles get increase... 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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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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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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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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None: Don't have sex in you don't want to get pregnant.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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