Day: November 12, 2009

How do you get a 15yr old male to believe that smoking pot is…

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Patient: How do you get a 15yr old male to believe that smoking pot is not harmful to his health and that it is wrong, not to mention illegal?

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Gender: Female
Age: 44
Already Tried: Lots and lots of prayer He has been on several ADD/ADHD meds over the years but 2yrs ago he refused to take them anymore. We discovered his smoking pot in Spring 2009 but now we have found out it is more routine and thinks its not wrong or harmful. He does realize it is illegal but thinks it should be legal.

Doctor: Hi, Thanks for using health.is.edu ! Is the male in this your son? Is he using any other substances? Is he seeing a therapist/psychiatrist? Is he getting any any other legal issues? Continue reading How do you get a 15yr old male to believe that smoking pot is…→

I am a 58 yr old w male. When my wife and I have sex…

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Patient: I am a 58 yr old w male. When my wife and I have sex I am getting where I rarely ejaculate. What can I do and where do I start?

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Gender: Male
Age: 58
Already Tried: Different types of lubricants.

-Jeff

Doctor: Hi Jeff! Just a few questions so that I can attempt to answer you as accurately as possible.

1) Has this been a problem for you in the past?

2) Are you currently taking medications, vitamins, other supplements? If so, what?

3) How often are you having sex and is this an increase or decrease from your normal pattern?

Thank you for your responses, I’ll get back to you as soon as I receive your reply.

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My husband is angry at mother for no reason and breaks things at home!

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Patient: My husband is angry at mother for no reason and breaks things at home to show his anger. My mother has no where to go. What should I do ?

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Gender: Female
Age: 33
Already Tried: Hi,
I have tried everything. I have spoken to my husband about being nice and patient with my mother. My mother lives with us. She has no where to go. She is not making an income.

My husband ignores her, sometimes screams at her and make scandals in front our daughter. My daughter started hating my mother because of him. What should I do ? Continue reading My husband is angry at mother for no reason and breaks things at home!→

How do I deal with a narcissistic supervisor ?

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Patient: How do I deal with a narcissistic supervisor for whom my work is judged subpar? Should I document and request a transfer to another supervisor? Right now I’m miserable.

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Gender: Male
Age: 60
Already Tried: I’ve complained to her supervisor that I want a transfer. It’s a government job and I have a union. Should I go to the union? The job pays a good salary and I’ve had no problem with prior supervisors in this job. She is expected to retire Dec. 2010. Should I wait her out? Continue reading How do I deal with a narcissistic supervisor ?→