Dr. Chiquitha Cornelius
Clinical Psychology
Niles
13 years experience female
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Straightways Community Services
Niles
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Straightways community services
Niles, MI
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I dedicate myself to helping others succeed in conquering their dreams, fears, hopes, and aspirations. It's my passion, my life, my dedication in doing so, to ensure my patients are getting the best care available. You can be assured that we work as a team what you need and want matters , reaching your goals is success. We succeed
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Clinical Psychology
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United States: Michigan
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English
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95 Answers
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A 39-year-old member asked:

Dr. Chiquitha Corneliusanswered
Clinical Psychology 13 years experience
The asprin Midol: This is a asprin for temporary pain management over the counter. Not approved for mood swings, consulting with a psychotherapist would be the best way... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:

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You can be admitted : You can be admitted into a psychiatric ward of a hospital or inpatient setting for observation. These would include psychiatric , psychological testin... Read More
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A 49-year-old member asked:

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Clinical Psychology 13 years experience
In short no: Working with an psychtherapist in unlocking the root of your anger is the best way to go, most therapist are trained in helping those suffering with a... Read More
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A 41-year-old member asked:

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Clinical Psychology 13 years experience
Try to get them to: Try to get them to see the potential issues as you observe them. As no aren't wants to believe their child may need intervention. But depending on the... Read More
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A 17-year-old female asked:

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Clinical Psychology 13 years experience
Not sure how long it: has been going on .Snapping hip syndrome, sometimes called dancer's hip, is a condition in which you hear a snapping sound or feel a snapping sensatio... Read More
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A 41-year-old member asked:

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Clinical Psychology 13 years experience
We really never get: We really never 'get over' a loved one since we have spent time with them and created memories with them. But we can over time ease the pain by celebr... Read More
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A 42-year-old member asked:

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Clinical Psychology 13 years experience
Congrats on: Coming to terms in dealing with abuse of this magnitude is couragous in it's self you are saying you will not let that person keep control over your l... Read More
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A female asked:

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Clinical Psychology 13 years experience
NO: Why do you want to stop treatment? It would be best to speak with your doctor about any side effects you may have and quite possible explore other pre... Read More
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A member asked:

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Clinical Psychology 13 years experience
You should: Just for the general health of your reproductive system. A lot of times symtoms don't have to be present. May i suggest gong toa primary care physicia... Read More
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A female asked:

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Clinical Psychology 13 years experience
Endometrium shedding: This is due to a variety of issues such as fibroid cyst, low progesterone to estrogen ratio. to know for sure which of the causes it may be... make an... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:

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Clinical Psychology 13 years experience
They can be: manage through medication, therapy, and successful treatment planning.
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A 29-year-old male asked:

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Clinical Psychology 13 years experience
Yes, it is Normal: Usually this dose is given to get you back into base line meaning on normal functioning , over time your doctor can lower the dosage as the symptoms s... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:

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Clinical Psychology 13 years experience
Generally as long: Generally as long as your not allergic to soy or soy products and if you are not sure consult with your doctor about taking an allergy test. Before ta... Read More
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A 17-year-old female asked:

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Clinical Psychology 13 years experience
I don't think: there's cause for alarm as most women of reproductive age go through PMS particularly a week to two weeks before menstrual period. As for the boyfrien... Read More
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A 19-year-old male asked:

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Clinical Psychology 13 years experience
They should subside: on their own. But do know that is dangerous to take barbiturates, opioids, without a prescription.
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A female asked:

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Clinical Psychology 13 years experience
You know it helps: with your anxiety? Have you been on Clonazapam before in the past? It sounds like it from what I've read. and if so...,Does our physician know you abo... Read More
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A 22-year-old female asked:

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Clinical Psychology 13 years experience
I would suggest you: get this seen about immediately. also it's not uncommon during pregnancy to experience yeast infections as well. but to be sure do contact your physi... Read More
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A 44-year-old female asked:

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Clinical Psychology 13 years experience
Base line is restore: within 2 weeks that's the optimum. then have levels re-checked. This is to ensure you are back to base line.
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A 20-year-old female asked:

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Clinical Psychology 13 years experience
Tyroid: That's what it sounds like , Hypothroid.. This is a condition characterized by fatigue, decreased energy level and headache. To be certain you should... Read More
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A 32-year-old female asked:

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Clinical Psychology 13 years experience
Make sure that you: are keeping the pauple cleaned and dressed with an antibiotic ointment. To prevent infection.
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A 27-year-old male asked:

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Clinical Psychology 13 years experience
You should have: some sort of relaxation techniques �to calm your anxiety and fear that you can u�utilize. Also I would suggest speaking with a therapist to get to the... Read More
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A 28-year-old male asked:

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Clinical Psychology 13 years experience
You should immediatl: go to the emergency room and have the cuts re-examine and dressed to avoid possible serious infection. as soon as possible
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A 40-year-old male asked:

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Clinical Psychology 13 years experience
Yes: There' still a risk of contracting and STD with oral sex as well. Only absence can guarantee 100% safety. If you feel �you have been exposed unprotect... Read More
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A 47-year-old male asked:

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Clinical Psychology 13 years experience
Possibly: but I would tapper off little y little . being on Lexapro for 2 yrs you don't want to abruptly stop cold turkey could have negative consequences. So t... Read More
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A 28-year-old male asked:

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Clinical Psychology 13 years experience
Any sugary substance: can be bad for your teeth if no taken in moderation.
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A 33-year-old male asked:

Dr. Chiquitha Corneliusanswered
Clinical Psychology 13 years experience
Maybe this will help: effects are associated with nicotine (polacrilex) buccal:
Common side effects of nicotine (polacrilex) buccal:
Mouth IrritationSevere
BurpingLess Se... Read More
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A female asked:

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Clinical Psychology 13 years experience
Maybe that you are: allergic to something, have you ate anything or used anything that has been different from your routine lately. I would suggest that you consult your ... Read More
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A 43-year-old female asked:

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Clinical Psychology 13 years experience
It would be: advisable to talk to your primary physician to see if he / she can prescribe a sleep aide to help you stay asleep and also talk with you to see what d... Read More
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A 20-year-old male asked:

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Clinical Psychology 13 years experience
Possibility is slim: Since protection is used, although not 100% safe, best way to determine if indeed your girlfriend is pregnant or not is a home pregnancy test. and of ... Read More
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A 34-year-old male asked:

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Clinical Psychology 13 years experience
As long as your: Primary care physician says it's ok. Proceed but work your way back into your regular routine.
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A 33-year-old female asked:

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Clinical Psychology 13 years experience
You should consult: you primary care physician before mixing of drugs and over the counter supplements, as this could cause adverse effects and bring you down off what is... Read More
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A 65-year-old female asked:

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Clinical Psychology 13 years experience
Why are you changing: how you are taking the dosage? is it no longer working or experiencing side-effects? I may noy hurt but I would not change my dosage schedule unless ... Read More
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A 27-year-old male asked:

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Clinical Psychology 13 years experience
May be: That you still have some of the medication still in your system, so you feel focus, but once you drop off your baseline you will notice the not so goo... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:

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Clinical Psychology 13 years experience
There are not any: There is not any products to fade, scares and depending on the depth of them one can seek a dermatologist for laser resurfacing to minimize the scars ... Read More
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A 29-year-old female asked:

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Clinical Psychology 13 years experience
It takes some time: to get to YOUR BASELINE of mental clarity. From your above statement it seems that you are on your way! May I suggest that you give it 1-3 mos and if ... Read More
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A 26-year-old female asked:

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Clinical Psychology 13 years experience
You would want: to seek a doctor that specialize in Gender re-assignment . which would involve Hormone therapy, support groups, and mental health therapy. all these f... Read More
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A 23-year-old male asked:

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Clinical Psychology 13 years experience
Hydroquinone is: found at local beauty supply store under names such as black and white bleaching cream, ambi, nadinola these creams can also be found in your local wa... Read More
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Clinical Psychology 13 years experience
Ethanol ,is: a highly viotile solvent that evaporates very quick which is one of the ingredients listed in Zineryt. This why it has to be made fresh before use . d... Read More
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A 24-year-old female asked:

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Clinical Psychology 13 years experience
That Is one: of the behavior traits of those battling anxiety, it's your coping mechanism that's being activated, No it is not normal to cut out those around you t... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:

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Clinical Psychology 13 years experience
Yes in some cases: they are employed a peer support specialist, the theory is that those who had gone through the same issues can help those going through the same and ... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:

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Clinical Psychology 13 years experience
PMS: Fluctuations of hormones in some an increase as during monthly ovoulations hormones shift in quanitiy. This also known as pms.
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A 49-year-old member asked:

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Clinical Psychology 13 years experience
There could be a: Number of things such as hormonal imbalances, extreme stress, fatigue, this can be a situational stress from job, loss of a loved one, change of life,... Read More
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A 55-year-old female asked:

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Clinical Psychology 13 years experience
There could be a num: There could be a number of things associated to numb toes such as diabetes, poor blood circulation, high blood pressure evening wearing to tight of so... Read More
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A 48-year-old member asked:

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Clinical Psychology 13 years experience
NO, however it is: No. Stopping any medication without first consulting your doctor is not advised, other mild to server complications can follow.
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A 51-year-old member asked:

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Clinical Psychology 13 years experience
Mental Health axis: The DSM uses a "multiaxial" system for assessment. This assessment model is designed to provide a comprehensive diagnosis that includes a complete pic... Read More
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A 28-year-old female asked:

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Clinical Psychology 13 years experience
Discuss other option: with your doctor ..even ask to be referred to a OBG/YN , or a specialist with knowledge of the endocrine system. To get the correct diagnosis and car... Read More
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Clinical Psychology 13 years experience
Not recommended: Due to serious or unwanted side effects of alcohol interaction with prescription drugs.
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A 28-year-old male asked:

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Clinical Psychology 13 years experience
No not necessarily: Just because you have schizophrenia doesn't mean that you should be academically impaired or academically challenged. And if they decide to stop your ... Read More
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A 36-year-old female asked:

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Clinical Psychology 13 years experience
Give it some time to: allow yourself to get to your base line if after at least 3 months talk to your prescribing doctor a bout upping the dosage. Sometimes it takes some t... Read More
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A 21-year-old female asked:

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Clinical Psychology 13 years experience
This is due to: rush of blood to the brain, also DHEA increases after sex too. There is nothing to worry about it is normal for at least 5-10 mins after orgasm.
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