Bakersfield, California
A 33-year-old female asked:
no matter how hard i try to feel differently, i want to hurt myself. i think about suicide nonstop. it takes so much energy just to stay safe. why?
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Dr. Lawrence Smithanswered
Clinical Psychology 30 years experience
Crisis Intervention: According to nimh, "if you're suicidal, you should be with other people and should not be left alone. Seek help immediately from 9-1-1, an emergency room, physician, or mental health professional. If it takes "so much energy just to stay safe" you might have a mental disorder that requires professional intervention and treatment. Please get with others immediately.
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Yes: Pain immediately after is painful however long term pain is not unless something is going on.
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A 37-year-old member asked:
What's the gate control theory for pain?
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Duh!!!: You don't need to know because it will not help you care for yourself. Only if you are writing a research paper. For chronic pain begin a self-care with a wellness program of vits, magnesium glycinate, sleep hygiene, exercise, self massage, chiropractor, yoga, heat, epsom tub soaking, stretching all are needed. In my practice I use acupuncture and myofascial tissue release.
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Methuen, MA
A 38-year-old male asked:
I believe I have a large single milia (about 1/2" relativey flat) in the center of my cheat. I have been able to "empty" it once but it is painful. What is involved in removing it?
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Dr. Ellen Turneranswered
Dermatology 20 years experience
Easy.: See your dermatologist and he/she can numb it, and shave it off--no problem.
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A 20-year-old female asked:
Why would my right ovary hurt?
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Dr. Alan Pattersonanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 42 years experience
You may have a cyst: Or other problems or it may not be your ovary see your gyn for a pelvic ultrasound, and make sure you are not pregnant.
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