Dr. Jay Shapiro

Clinical Psychologist in practice 45 years. I treat people over 17 with anxiety disorders, depression, cognitive impairments, relationship difficulties. I use standard therapies like cognitive behavioral and Jungian dynamic, but I also explore unusual or exotic approaches if they get results. Short-term groups for helping people to identify and deal with toxic, nasty people [without becoming one], anger management, and various stress management methods, including psychoacoustics.

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Dr. Jay Shapiro
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Freeland, WA

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Jay Shapiro, Ph.D., P.S.

5492 Harbor Avenue

Freeland , WA 98249

Call 2068568290

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Case Western Reserve Graduate School

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Dr. Jay Shapiro answered:

I've tried everything to de-stress but exercise doesn't help. I have headaches that last for days feel sick before&after eating.What should I try? In brief: Behavioral methods

If you wish to not take pills, 3 behavioral methods may be of use.

One, diaphragmatic breathing while lying on your back for 4 consecutive minutes first thing in the morning. Second, listen to favorite soothing music while taking a hot bath, once a day. Third, when you catch yourself thinking negative thoughts about yourself, snap a loose rubber band on wrist, say "STOP," and think positve one. ...See more

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What is a natural way to get muscle pain out of back neck? Don't want to keep taking pills to get it out In brief: Stretching

Try stretching by actually pulling gently on your head to the sides, forward, and back.

Hold for 30 seconds in each position. This can stop the muscles from going into spasm. Repeat 3 or 4 times a day.

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I just got a cyst I got it drained can it grow back if I'm not stressed anymore? What are ways to avoid them In brief: Stress reduction

1 way to reduce stress is 5 minutes of diaphragmatic breathing each day.

Make sure your belly is pooching in and out (hands on belly to feel the movement). Make sure you have little or no movement of shoulders or chest. Just belly. 5 minutes must be consecutive minutes, not two sessions of 2.5 minutes each. No guarantee about cysts, but it will help calm you down. ...See more

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How do you treat minor sciatica pain? In brief: Stretch Piriformis

If the pain is due to piriformis syndrome [spasm of muscles in the butt], I would recommend stretching according to these two websites (don't do a stretch that's listed in both): http://www.

summitmedicalgroup.com/library/adult_health/sma_piriformis_syndrome_exercises/ and cruisec0ont0l.wordpress.com/2011/09/23/a-real-pain-in-the-butt. Note "control" has numeral 0 twice, not letter O's. ...See more

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Stomach been cramping for 2 days & has moved from the left to the right side.My ex has come back into my life so could it be stress? Or a virus maybe? In brief: Stress effects body

Stress has a way of affecting the body.

Stress wears out different organs. Once your doctor has examined you and ruled out other causes, it's time to de-stress. Psychologists can teach you how. ...See more

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How does sciatica actually feel? In brief: Pain in Back/Leg

Pain in the leg typically from the buttock through to the foot in the back of the leg.

Sensation can vary from throbbing to sharp stabbing, electric like feeling or even numbness and tingling sensations can occur.

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Dr. Jay Shapiro answered:

Does stress affect fertility? In brief: Yes, but....

There is still no scientific evidence to support what doctors see clinically in their offices.

Women seem to conceive after they learn to reduce felt stress. The procedures that work best include meditating, diaphragmatic breathing, and certain self-talking. Also, when they do difficult or challenging daily activities they don't try or push themselves, but instead become mentally calm. ...See more

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What types of stretches/exercises are good for relieving sciatica caused by a mild lower back muscle strain? In brief: Easy stretch

This could be the sciatic nerve being compressed by the piriformis muscle.

Place the ankle on the side where pain is [let's say the right] atop the opposite [left] knee. Sit upright and pull the [right] knee up until you feel a stretch in the [right] buttock. Hold the stretch for 10 or 15 seconds. Rest for 30 seconds, and repeat 3 times. Do this 3 times a day. See doc if no relief in 3 days. ...See more

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