Dr. Barbara Toohill
Clinical Psychology
Peoria, IL
14 years experience female
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The Antioch Group, Inc.
Peoria, IL
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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
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About
Bio
I am licensed as a Clinical Psychologist in the state of Illinois and am currently completing a postdoctoral Master's degree in Clinical Psychopharmacology. I specialize in counseling with adults and couples and psychological evaluation across all age ranges. My areas of interest include infertility, pregnancy, and postpartum.
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Clinical Psychology
ADHD & Autism
Pharmacology
Languages spoken
English
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114 Answers
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Clinical Psychology 14 years experience
Complicated: Personality disorders are often caused by disruptions in formative relationships and life events, and can be highly disruptive to adult relationships ... Read More
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Physician's help: Whenever you're dealing with elderly individuals, medication changes should always be made under the direction of the physician. As her daughter, if y... Read More
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A 44-year-old member asked:
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Shot anxiety: You can perform relaxation techniques just prior to or during your shots, and can practice ahead of time by vividly imagining getting a shot while sim... Read More
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A 42-year-old member asked:
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Can occur: It is anecdotal, but I have encountered patients who experience changes in side effects after resuming a previously discontinued medication. This can ... Read More
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A 21-year-old female asked:
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Cycle dates: Spotting or light bleeding early in pregnancy can be normal, and may not be a cause for concern. It also does not necessarily indicate that your calc... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:
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Adjust expectations: I would affirm the other response. As part of the self-care, it is important to adjust expectations for daily plans, etc. There will be days that go s... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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Sure!: Many women have increased sex drive during their first and second trimesters especially. Positive feelings, hormones, and increased blood flow contrib... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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Psych Exposure: In most cases where anxiety is not stemming from trauma, the best way in which to overcome mild to moderate symptoms is to gradually expose yourself t... Read More
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A 20-year-old female asked:
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Could be either: There is a lot of overlap between premenstrual symptoms and early pregnancy symptoms. Even light bleeding around the time of an expected period can oc... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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Side Effects: Although wellbutrin (bupropion) generally has a stimulating effect, some who take it do experience increased drowsiness, and this symptom may be more ... Read More
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Clinical Psychology 14 years experience
Low accomodation: Unfortunately we live in a world designed around "neurotypical" functioning. Adults with adhd are often misunderstood and mislabeled at work and in th... Read More
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A 30-year-old member asked:
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Clinical Psychology 14 years experience
Yes, but: It is an irrational fear, but you are not alone, given that this imagery is often used to frighten people in horror movies. It ties back to evolutiona... Read More
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A 26-year-old female asked:
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Caffeine?: Caffeine can be an irritant to the stomach lining, and your new medication may already be sensitizing your stomach and upper GI tract. Take a coffee h... Read More
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Lots of overlap: Asthma and panic symptoms often have a great deal of similarity including shortness of breath and tightness in one's chest. And for those with asthma,... Read More
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A 42-year-old female asked:
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Clinical Psychology 14 years experience
Normal: Your son's concerns are likely normal. Often camp is one of the first big events in which children are separated from parents for an extended time. Va... Read More
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A 25-year-old female asked:
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Cycle counting: Start counting from the first day of full flow. In other words, if you have very light spotting in the beginning, don't count those days. I would co... Read More
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A 33-year-old female asked:
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Lots of water: Constipation can be helped with increased water intake and high fiber foods. However, if his symptoms are that bad, he may need to see a doctor to rul... Read More
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A 24-year-old female asked:
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Several possibilitie: S. Depending on whether you are trying to conceive, some women experience what's known as implantation spotting around this time in their cycle. That ... Read More
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Clinical Psychology 14 years experience
Among other things..: Regular moderate exercise is one key to improving mood. In fact it has been found to be as effective as medication in some circumstances because of en... Read More
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A 36-year-old male asked:
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If: If you fall, always notify your ob, especially if there are any concerning symptoms. Best to be safe.
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Keep: Keep your legs elevated whenever possible to cut down on ankle and foot swelling.
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Most SSRIs: Ssris, which are a basic class of antidepressant, are generally considered safe for most people. In elderly patients, with any medication, one must be... Read More
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Eastern medicine: Auricular acupuncture is a method of treatment in which special needles are inserted into specific regions of the external ear thought to correspond t... Read More
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It depends: Rebound anxiety is not inevitable, although there are many individuals who do experience it. A lot depends on the rate of tapering, the dosage before ... Read More
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A 49-year-old member asked:
What to do if i have been experinecing some symptoms of mental illness, or am i just being paranoid?
Dr. Barbara Toohillanswered
Clinical Psychology 14 years experience
It depends...: Whether your symptoms are actually mental illness depend on what they are, their severity, and how much they impact your functioning. Your doctor or a... Read More
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General Adaption: These symptoms are related to selye's general adaptation syndrome. Depression is a stressor to your system. In response, your nervous system forces ... Read More
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Clinical Psychology 14 years experience
Call help: Erratic behavior and extreme temper can sometimes be a dangerous situation. If you are concerned about your or your son's safety you can call your loc... Read More
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Clinical Psychology 14 years experience
Anxiety disorder: Any time that panic or anxiety affects your daily functioning, it should be addressed. Depending on the source of this panic (past car accident, obses... Read More
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ECT: Ect is sometimes used for individuals who have treatment-resistent depression or who for one reason or another cannot take traditional medications. It... Read More
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Keep trying: One reason, aside from cultural and religious prohibitions against suicide, that we try to protect individuals from taking their lives is that when on... Read More
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Not generally: While some drugs can affect hormonal cycles, alcohol consumption is generally not one of these. That being said, chronic alcohol abuse can cause vitam... Read More
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Clinical Psychology 14 years experience
Combination Therapy: The majority of research indicates that a combination of counseling and medication is the most effective way in which to resolve mood and anxiety diso... Read More
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Depression: Depression can be common following a heart attack. Counseling can help in restoring positive mood.
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Varied..: Individuals with adhd are at higher risk for a variety of mental health issues such as depression and anxiety. Individuals with bipolar mood disorders... Read More
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CBT/Relaxation: This trip may be an excellent exercise in lessening your agoraphobia if you are able to approach it with the right tools. Attending even 2-3 sessions ... Read More
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Several possibilitie: A compulsion to chew ice can be simply a bad habit, an anxious behavior, or the result of a vitamin/mineral deficiency. Try making a journal of the ti... Read More
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Yes!: Cervical mucous with the texture and clarity of eggwhite to clear, watery mucous are signs that ovulation is about to occur, while no mucous or mucous... Read More
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In some cases..: It does occasionally happen that inner ear infections are mistaken for anxiety, particularly when a patient has a history of anxiety or presents as an... Read More
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There are "cures": If by "cure" you mean a magic pill that immediately removes all cravings and symptoms, you may be waiting awhile. However the desire to quit combined ... Read More
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Thoughts: The first key to resolving the panic is to really explore the underlying thoughts and fears causing it. What is happening inside you and in the conver... Read More
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Probably avoid: Because of the impact of grapefruit juice on the cyp450 enzymes that metabolize most psychotropic medications, it is generally advised for all people ... Read More
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Depends: Each person's symptoms are different and depend on your system, how long you were taking the medication, etc. I would expect that mild withdraw sympto... Read More
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Can be a problem: Sweating is the way in which your body cools itself off, and so not sweating, particularly when exposed to high heat or when exercising can be very pr... Read More
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Clinical Psychology 14 years experience
Not generally: While some drugs can affect hormonal cycles, alcohol consumption is generally not one of these. That being said, chronic alcohol abuse can cause vitam... Read More
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Old wives tales...: There is a great deal of misinformation out there about masturbation, often more closely tied to religious and social values than medical fact. Mastu... Read More
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Clinical Psychology 14 years experience
Possibly...: Ongoing fatigue can be a symptom of a number of different issues, and so the first thing you would want to do is make an appointment with your physici... Read More
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Take notice: If you know her friends well, you can attempt to ask them if something has been upsetting her. Counseling is also an option. Even if she is against go... Read More
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Do: Do not put cereal in a child's bottle as this can cause feeding issues and possible allergies.
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Prevention: One of the most important things is to control your environment. Keep sugary foods out of the house, plan and pack healthy snacks for predictable time... Read More
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Pervasive effects: Autism and related disorders have significant impact on the life of the individual and his or her family. They often experience social anxiety and dif... Read More
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Dr. Toohill is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Dr. Toohill is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Thanks for your quick reply! Thanks, i had therapy for it, adjustrment made for Cymbalta, but still feeling like never before, even worse than before meds! Major Dep?
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! Thanks but now he finally went poop I had him drink baking soda but that didn't stop his pain no what
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Thanks for your quick reply! Wish could have addressed potential interaction of Tren Extreme. Thank you
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
Wheaton College
Graduated 2009MD
Residency
ST JOHNS HOSPITAL
Awards
Top Doctor, First Place, Peoria Region, IL - Summer
2013
Most Influential, Second Place, Peoria Region, IL - Summer
2013
Thought Leader, First Place, Peoria Region, IL - Summer
2013
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