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Dr. Julie Stahl

Psychiatry
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
35 years experience

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Psychiatry

Languages spoken

English

Doctor Q&A

17 Answers
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A 46-year-old member asked:
Dr. Julie Stahl
35 years experience
Good question!: People have different symptoms of depression, but commonly one feels blue, not affected by what is going on in their environment, difficulty concentra... Read More
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A 37-year-old female asked:
Dr. Julie Stahl
35 years experience
Fatigue, poor memory: Clonazepam, while calming anxiety and/or improving sleep can cause fatigue, sleepiness, poor memory and dizziness.
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A 35-year-old female asked:
Dr. Julie Stahl
35 years experience
Many possibilities: There are many reasons you may have no sex drive 6 months postpartum. Many women, especially those who are breast-feeding find they have a low sex dr... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:
Dr. Julie Stahl
35 years experience
See your PCP: These symptoms are not necessarily a reflection of too much caffeine. They can be attributable to a number of different problems. Seeing your pcp is... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
Dr. Julie Stahl
35 years experience
Not common: Usually those who suffer from schizophrenia do not realize the hallucinations are not real while they are going on.
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A 64-year-old male asked:
Dr. Julie Stahl
35 years experience
No: These symptoms, untreated can lead to more serious problems and repercussions. Take your wife to your pcp or the emergency room if you are very conce... Read More
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A female asked:
Dr. Julie Stahl
35 years experience
Anxiety?: It sounds like you may be suffering from anxiety causing you to feel fearful and lose your appetite. You should seek the help of your pcp or make an ... Read More
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A 41-year-old member asked:
Dr. Julie Stahl
35 years experience
Depends: This all depends on the causes of your lack of energy. It could be metabolic and/or it could be a symptom of depression/anxiety. Consult with your p... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:
Dr. Julie Stahl
35 years experience
Several: There are many medications that can help with bulimia, but not all work on all individuals. Ssris are commonly prescribed, but in other cases it is a... Read More
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A 67-year-old female asked:
Dr. Julie Stahl
35 years experience
Inadequate treatment: It sounds like the medications you are taking are not adequately addressing your underlying problem. You need to see your pcp or psychiatric for a re... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
Dr. Julie Stahl
35 years experience
Yes: While Elavil (amitriptyline) can be good for sleep, sometimes people need more as a sleep aid. Trazodone 25 mg is a very low dose, and if it helps wi... Read More
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A 31-year-old female asked:
Dr. Julie Stahl
35 years experience
Yes: Sensitivity and irritability can both be signs of the wearing off of add/adhd medications.
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A 18-year-old female asked:
Dr. Julie Stahl
35 years experience
See a professional: Seek the help of your pcp or a psychiatrist. There could be several reasons for your symptoms, including depression, but a work-up by a physician wil... Read More
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A 19-year-old female asked:
Dr. Julie Stahl
35 years experience
It may not: Ssris of which zoloft (sertraline) is one, can interfere with sexual arousal. Often it does not get better with time and the only "cure"can be discon... Read More
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A 21-year-old female asked:
Dr. Julie Stahl
35 years experience
You may be depressed: You do not necessarily have a certain type of depression, but may be suffering from depression and may benefit from medications and psychotherapy. C... Read More
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A 31-year-old male asked:
Dr. Julie Stahl
35 years experience
Yes it is possible: Sertraline is an ssri. It has the potential to cause drowsiness (she could take it at night) and ssris can interfere with one's sex drive.
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A 23-year-old female asked:
Dr. Julie Stahl
35 years experience
See your PCP: You should consult your pcp who may refer you to a psychiatrist for an evaluation. You should probably get some blood work done to rule out any physi... Read More
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Stahl is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Stahl is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Education & Training

Medical/Graduate school

Wayne State University School of Medicine, MI
Graduated 1988MD

Awards

Top Psychiatrist , Third Place, San Francisco, CA - Winter
2013
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