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Lynne Weixel, Ph.D.
Lenox, MO
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Lenox, MO
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I have a blog that I like to use as a jump start for effective psychotherapy. If you might choose to consult with me - I'd like you to read my piece on 'Before we get started'. It's here: https://doctorweixel.wordpress.com/2015/03/31/before-we-get-started/
As for me - I have 30 Years Clinical experience. Originally from NYC. Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from University of Connecticut 1985. Research on Placebo Effects. Internship at Audie Murphy Veterans Administration Hospital in San Antonio, TX. Training in Pain Management Health Psychology. Now living in very rural MO with a few horses, a garden, some cats and a dog. I see clients at a Veterans Home and do psychological evaluations for prospective medical procedure candidates. I spent years as a single mom with an only child and with the good fortune of City Univ of NY, Grandma's babysitting and a Scholarship to Grad School, I put myself through to a Ph.D. My daughter's a health food sales rep, married and a wonderful mother of three sons - the oldest heading off to college. My partner and I ran a Tooling Design Mfg business that helped me ignore the devastating impact of the pharma-boom and managed care mania on psychotherapy. He and I are semi-retired and use our professional skills as we choose - our expertise is still in demand and it is up to us to decide how much to do. How nice is that! I have a special interest in Health Psychology and Mindful approaches to life.
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Clinical Psychology
Pain Management
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United States: Missouri
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Clinical Psychology 38 years experience
Often it is: Afraid your question is so broad that the answer will be of little value in a particular case. Mostly the earlier the better for starting to correct a... Read More
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Too broad: You'd need to list a tx or 2 or 3 unless they had too many +'s & -'s to fit here or before i'd need to stop. Try a clearer question.
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Also, seek help: However you handle an immediate suicidal crisis, make sure you find a source of regular, competent therapeutic assistance that you trust. Suicidal ide... Read More
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Depends: There are different types and degrees w/ different ways to handle this symptom. The best 1st step is a good evaluation by an expert - Clinical Psychol... Read More
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Yes - but be hopeful: Here's a link to start with. Humans can have multiple issue.as well as varying responses to everything. This is not unexpected. Read this, try the fir... Read More
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Clinical Psychology 38 years experience
Go to ER if bad: This is too vague to be sure, but especially if severe and left forearm - go to ER to be evaluated for cardiac issues. Don't wait if it's bad.
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Talk lightly: Depending on the intimacy level and trust you have, you can just ask if she ever finds it a problem. If not - it might be best to just say that you'd ... Read More
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Clinical Psychology 38 years experience
Hope it's past: Sorry if no one answered - it might be all gone - hope so! But it would have been hard to say much. It could be so many things! They mean something is... Read More
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Clinical Psychology 38 years experience
This was an issue!: As we modernize world-wide, this is less likely since there are electronic storage formats with back-up. This prevents physical destruction but introd... Read More
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Clinical Psychology 38 years experience
Good timely question: As mentioned this is a small but growing population. Homes are beginning the recognize the need and to attempt to provide a more balanced, diverse env... Read More
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Clinical Psychology 38 years experience
Sex drive is fragile: Most things can affect sex drive - positively and negatively. Health issues of all sorts are quite likely to. Part may be related to the physical impa... Read More
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The way you are: A Personality Disorder develops over time over time. It leads to difficulties from dysfunctiona l interactional styles and temperament. There are seve... Read More
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Clinical Psychology 38 years experience
Do: Do find a style that makes sense to you. Don't expect results. Discover them.
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African-Americans: African-americans suffer disproportionately from a vitamin d deficiency. Sunlight works best.
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It's complicated...: Vitamin d deficiency is not known to cause psychological disorders directly, but too little d may trigger emotional symptoms or make them worse. Vitam... Read More
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Plan: Plan ahead for optimal healing. If you smoke, quit several weeks ahead & abstain until fully healed.
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Clinical Psychology 38 years experience
Bi-polar is not that: It does sound like you feel miserable and might benefit from talking with a therapist to help understand what the problems are. But try not to jump to... Read More
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Clinical Psychology 38 years experience
See a doctor ASAP: Whatever it may be, it "sounds" to me ;-) like something that should be evaluated. But whether it is in your head or in your head, check it out. Coul... Read More
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Clinical Psychology 38 years experience
Try non-med ways.: Diet advice and/or supplements may be worth a try but you might benefit from some supportive cbt psychotherapy. Blushing is not likely to be a cause f... Read More
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Clinical Psychology 38 years experience
It can be months: Especially if you are breastfeeding (or pumping). 6-8 weeks after birth or after you wean baby is normal and it can be longer till periods are regula... Read More
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Clinical Psychology 38 years experience
Usually a temporary : Normal condition probably will go back to normal, but there are some conditions that should have medical attention. Dentures, gerd, mouth infection, p... Read More
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Clinical Psychology 38 years experience
Find support: Have you talked with your delivery team? Obgyns, midwives, doulas are all great sources of guidance and support. There are usually local breast-feedin... Read More
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Clinical Psychology 38 years experience
Dramatic life?: I suppose there are times in some lives when circumstances are so volatile that you can have dramatic mood changes for good reasons. But, if that is n... Read More
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Clinical Psychology 38 years experience
Do a test, see a Dr.: Not everyone has morning sickness. At least do a home test. But it would be best to see a doctor. It will help you to relax about both concerns and if... Read More
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Clinical Psychology 38 years experience
Can be quite long: Remember, an individual is not an average. With dementia dx, a person under 70 averages 10.7 yrs but less if they are frail or ill. In a study of all ... Read More
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Clinical Psychology 38 years experience
Yes, but maybe hard: It depends on what you mean by relationship and what the issues are as to how challenging it can be - but yes, no matter what - you can. But if this r... Read More
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Clinical Psychology 38 years experience
Eventually, yes: Lbd is not the same as alzheimers. However, there also is no cure, and it is progressive - either slow or rapid. So, it is terminal but an average lif... Read More
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Clinical Psychology 38 years experience
Contact an org: There are other sites too, but this can be a start:
http://www.Nationaleatingdisorders.Org/neda-network
national organizations can tell you how... Read More
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Clinical Psychology 38 years experience
Many possible: Upper abdominal and chest pain can relate to many, many causes - even some emotional ones. But - what you say about the scoliosis and heart murmur sug... Read More
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Clinical Psychology 38 years experience
Yes: For some people this is more or less noticeable, but it is very common. It may be your bodies way of telling you not to smoke. Since breathing is nece... Read More
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Clinical Psychology 38 years experience
You bring out the...: Curiosity in me about trying not to age even minor-to-moderately. Oh, be handsome! keep your skin fresh and healthy. Drink water to stay moist, avoid... Read More
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Clinical Psychology 38 years experience
Only enough to learn: How awful it tastes! in small amounts it is not poisonous even to infants/toddlers, so you probably are okay. It's unlikely that your being pregnant c... Read More
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Clinical Psychology 38 years experience
Lots of things: Talk with the doctor treating your ocd about the new symptom. Find a relaxation technique that appeals to you - mindfulness meditation, exercise routi... Read More
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Clinical Psychology 38 years experience
Not to be flippant,: In a sense - under the "wrong" conditions - anyone can be a danger to others. Until diagnosed, there is no borderline pd, only a difficult, volatile p... Read More
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Clinical Psychology 38 years experience
Good that you ask: A really good tool for relieving stress that I use myself is mindfulness meditation. Learning it is not difficult and it enables you to discover more ... Read More
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Clinical Psychology 38 years experience
See your doctor: It may not be unusual that you have not had a period, but the constant cramping is no something you should have to bear while you are dealing with the... Read More
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Clinical Psychology 38 years experience
Not at all likely: Almost no chance of a direct link, but... We do know that: 1) the b vitamins are important to nervous system functioning. 2) B12 can make a noticeabl... Read More
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Stay well as you can: Don't worry, but do talk with your ob/gyn. If there is anything wrong, the sooner it is attended to, the better. You have a lot of demands on you now ... Read More
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Clinical Psychology 38 years experience
Breathing: Many good books/sites exist. All will include certain components like correct breathing. The exhale is the part we often get most wrong. It is really ... Read More
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Clinical Psychology 38 years experience
Very common error: Almost everyone - both genders - all ages - think bloating/gas is part of pms. Perhaps it is time to add it into the definition since usage is an impo... Read More
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Clinical Psychology 38 years experience
Folks don't like you: That you seem to care might mean you don't have it - at least not severely. It would mean that you feel very self-important and worth way more than ot... Read More
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Clinical Psychology 38 years experience
1.: 1. What benefits can i look for? 2. What harm might this plan do? 3. Are there handouts & recipes?
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Clinical Psychology 38 years experience
Findings say 3X yes: Research finds risk of gerd is 3.2x greater for anxiety patients. Most people think there is a connection. This does not mean that it is directly a ca... Read More
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Clinical Psychology 38 years experience
You heard right!: Each of those feelings set into action a whole long sequence of biochemical events that have impacts on many bodily organ systems. If they happen fre... Read More
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Clinical Psychology 38 years experience
Don't: Don't think you have to be dying to get it
do learn about it in time to avoid unnecessary distress.
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Clinical Psychology 38 years experience
If you find it, wow!: I imagine you don't really mean "all times", but at times that you presently get upset. Mindfulness meditation skills definitely build a person's capa... Read More
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Clinical Psychology 38 years experience
Officially? Not.: It is not in the dsm. I'm glad, but some think it should be and that the symptoms are similar to adult but are marked by more rapid mood swings (a few... Read More
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Clinical Psychology 38 years experience
It shouldn't: But, since we can influence our body's functioning greatly by what we believe - especially if we feel anxious about it (self-hypnosis), it is possible... Read More
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Clinical Psychology 38 years experience
Yes. Seek support!: It sounds like a very common situation when dealing with dementia. Find support and advice - it is out there. Also, remember that he's hurting too. Wh... Read More
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Clinical Psychology 38 years experience
Likely, yes you can: There is an article by a woman who did discover that her anxiety attacks were linked to an illness and her sugar addiction. For her, orange juice, lik... Read More
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Aug 10, 2013
I recommend Dr. Weixel. Her input on Healthtap is spot on, respectful, accurate & demonstrates a great deal of insight. Her responses take things deeper than typical bread & butter answers & are thou...Read More
Aug 2, 2014
Since making Dr. Weixel's acquaintance on this network I have called upon her expertise a number of times. She impresses me with her fund of knowledge, speed of response to referrals, and ability to e...Read More
Aug 8, 2014
Dr. Weixel's sound training and years of experience resound in all her answers She is empathetic and supportive, as well as offering practical suggestions, in those many areas were a pill alone is n...Read More
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This made me feel good. Thanks! Well I've always had an issue with hypochondria which I heard is a symptom of anxiety and both of my parents have anxiety. Could my worries be playing with my mind and ...Read More
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This was very helpful. Thanks! Thank you for taking the time to answer my question. I have spoken to the doctors & it's much further along than expected. He may have a week or two left. We pray for it...Read More
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This was very helpful. Thanks! Unavoidable situation: It has been 2 months since the adult has been visiting. 7 days to go!! She'll come back for 2 weeks at X-Mas. I'll be away for 1 wk. A must for me...Read More
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
uconn
Graduated 1985MD
Medical/Graduate school
Univ of Connecticut
Graduated 1985MD
Awards
Top Doctor, Second Place, St. Louis Region, MO - Summer
2013
Most Influential, Third Place, St. Louis Region, MO - Summer
2013
Thought Leader, Second Place, St. Louis Region, MO - Summer
2013
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