WHAT CAN BE DONE FOR MY DID? Ask The Doctor Dr. Leland Heller Biological Unhappiness
WHAT CAN BE DONE FOR MY DID?
Question: Dear Dr. Heller,I have more than one question. I was diagnosed with DID in 1997 by a qualified psychologist. We made great progress. I saw a medical who does not believe it exists and his diagnosis was bi-polar disorder with manic episodes. I take medication as a result and I have gained a lot of weight. The pills include Wellbutrin 150 mg AM, lithium 300 mg AM and PM and also Effexor 75 mg daily. Personally I think this is way too many pills I have been on these meds for well over 1 year with no lithium level check.I have a thing about needles unless it is for tattoo purposes.What is your advice and/or professional opinion. I am asking because I have moved to a new area and do not have an M.D. yet. I do however, have a therapist.Thank you for your help. Dr. Heller’s Answer: Every patient Ive seen with DID (Dissociative Identity Disorder – aka: multiple personalities) had the borderline disorder also. Whether you have bipolar as well depends on whether youve had mania: (http://pks.947.myftpupload.com/ManiaDSM.htm).Remeron is a spectacular medication for DID. If the BPD is present, Prozac with Tegretol and Remeron often makes a huge difference.Successful treatment of DID requires a number of pills.
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What’s Wrong With My 12 Year Old Son? * Dr. Leland Heller is a family physician who has treated thousands of patients with the Borderline Personality Disorder. BPD is a medical disorder and that this and other Biological Unhappiness disorders are treatable with medication first and then by retraining the brain * Biological Unhappiness * BiologicalUnhappiness.com
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“Biological Unhappiness” “Open this book and it will open your mind. By combining proven medical procedure with hope and inspiration, Dr. Heller has made a significant difference in thousands of patients who had little hope for recovery. “Biological Unhappiness” contains critical information for those who have lost hope.”Zig Ziglar, motivational speaker, author, See You at the Top, Over the Top, Success for Dummies, Raising Positive kids in a Negative World.
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What’s Wrong With Me? * Dr. Leland Heller is a family physician who has treated thousands of patients with the Borderline Personality Disorder. BPD is a medical disorder and that this and other Biological Unhappiness disorders are treatable with medication first and then by retraining the brain * Biological Unhappiness * BiologicalUnhappiness.com
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“Biological Unhappiness” “Open this book and it will open your mind. By combining proven medical procedure with hope and inspiration, Dr. Heller has made a significant difference in thousands of patients who had little hope for recovery. “Biological Unhappiness” contains critical information for those who have lost hope.”Zig Ziglar, motivational speaker, author, See You at the Top, Over the Top, Success for Dummies, Raising Positive kids in a Negative World.
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Hours: M-Thu. 8:30AM-5PMFri. 8:30AM-12 Noon*(*During November through April, the office is open until 3PM on Fridays.) All material not explicitly credited otherwise is copyrighted © 1999-2011 Dr. Leland Heller. All Rights Reserved. May not be duplicated without the permission of Dr. Leland Heller or Dyslimbia Press. Biological Unhappiness, BiologicalUnhappiness.com, & Dyslimbia Press are trademarks of Dr. Leland HellerDesigned and/or hosted by the webmasters at: US-Webmasters.com (TM) Start here to find it FAST!(TM)
What’s Causing Violent Outbursts By My Son? * Dr. Leland Heller is a family physician who has treated thousands of patients with the Borderline Personality Disorder. BPD is a medical disorder and that this and other Biological Unhappiness disorders are treatable with medication first and then by retraining the brain * Biological Unhappiness * BiologicalUnhappiness.com
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“Biological Unhappiness” “Open this book and it will open your mind. By combining proven medical procedure with hope and inspiration, Dr. Heller has made a significant difference in thousands of patients who had little hope for recovery. “Biological Unhappiness” contains critical information for those who have lost hope.”Zig Ziglar, motivational speaker, author, See You at the Top, Over the Top, Success for Dummies, Raising Positive kids in a Negative World.
Dr. Leland Heller Dyslimbia Press, Inc. 1713 US Hwy 441 N, Suite E Okeechobee, FL 34972 863-467-8771 Email:
Hours: M-Thu. 8:30AM-5PMFri. 8:30AM-12 Noon*(*During November through April, the office is open until 3PM on Fridays.) All material not explicitly credited otherwise is copyrighted © 1999-2011 Dr. Leland Heller. All Rights Reserved. May not be duplicated without the permission of Dr. Leland Heller or Dyslimbia Press. Biological Unhappiness, BiologicalUnhappiness.com, & Dyslimbia Press are trademarks of Dr. Leland HellerDesigned and/or hosted by the webmasters at: US-Webmasters.com (TM) Start here to find it FAST!(TM)
Was It The Stress Or Lack Of Thyroid? * Dr. Leland Heller is a family physician who has treated thousands of patients with the Borderline Personality Disorder. BPD is a medical disorder and that this and other Biological Unhappiness disorders are treatable with medication first and then by retraining the brain * Biological Unhappiness * BiologicalUnhappiness.com
WAS IT THE STRESS OR LACK OF THYROID? Ask The Doctor Dr. Leland Heller Biological Unhappiness
WAS IT THE STRESS OR LACK OF THYROID?
Question: I was taking Synthroid (although all my tests were normal) and Prozac for a few months and all my BPD symptoms seemed to be OK. I stopped taking the Synthroid (thought it might make me lose calcium). Now I seem to be having problems. The only other factor that may have had an effect on my behavior at that time was a corporate type course in assertiveness and emotional control (it used the adult-parent-child transactional analysis approach) was fresh in my mind. Was it possible that the Synthroid was helping?Thank you. Dr. Heller’s Answer: It could have been both. Low thyroid can trigger panic and BPD dysphoria. Its very hard to discern which was which in your case.Prozac stops the unprovoked mood swings, the chronic anger, the emptiness, boredom, emotional pain and rejection sensitivity. It wont bring you out once you crash into dysphoria (anxiety, rage, depression and despair). Thats why Im so aggressive with dysphoria treatment.
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“Biological Unhappiness” “Open this book and it will open your mind. By combining proven medical procedure with hope and inspiration, Dr. Heller has made a significant difference in thousands of patients who had little hope for recovery. “Biological Unhappiness” contains critical information for those who have lost hope.”Zig Ziglar, motivational speaker, author, See You at the Top, Over the Top, Success for Dummies, Raising Positive kids in a Negative World.
Dr. Leland Heller Dyslimbia Press, Inc. 1713 US Hwy 441 N, Suite E Okeechobee, FL 34972 863-467-8771 Email:
Hours: M-Thu. 8:30AM-5PMFri. 8:30AM-12 Noon*(*During November through April, the office is open until 3PM on Fridays.) All material not explicitly credited otherwise is copyrighted © 1999-2011 Dr. Leland Heller. All Rights Reserved. May not be duplicated without the permission of Dr. Leland Heller or Dyslimbia Press. Biological Unhappiness, BiologicalUnhappiness.com, & Dyslimbia Press are trademarks of Dr. Leland HellerDesigned and/or hosted by the webmasters at: US-Webmasters.com (TM) Start here to find it FAST!(TM)
Is Xanax Safe With Heart Problems? * Dr. Leland Heller is a family physician who has treated thousands of patients with the Borderline Personality Disorder. BPD is a medical disorder and that this and other Biological Unhappiness disorders are treatable with medication first and then by retraining the brain * Biological Unhappiness * BiologicalUnhappiness.com
IS XANAX SAFE WITH HEART PROBLEMS? Ask The Doctor Dr. Leland Heller Biological Unhappiness
IS XANAX SAFE WITH HEART PROBLEMS?
Question: Hi Doctor,I was wondering if someone with a minor heart problem should take Xanax? And what are the risks of taking Xanax?Thank You. Dr. Heller’s Answer: Xanax is safe with virtually all heart problems. Anxiety is dangerous with some heart problems.The major risks of taking Xanax are grogginess, addiction, impairment of driving and work performance, and a worsening of behavioral dyscontrol in those with the borderline personality disorder.
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Why Read ‘Biological Unhappiness’?
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AD(H)D and Relationships
BPD, Bipolar or ADHD?
Suicide
What if BuSpar makes me anxious or ill?
A Suicide Attempt Per Minute in the US
Grandparents raising Grandchildren
Information About Children
What Signs are there that Someone May ‘SNAP’?
TV & Cartoon Characters with Depression & Other Disorders
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You can watch and listen to Dr. Heller in the comfort and convenience of your own home. Provides full explanations and treatment descriptions of Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) – 90 minutes, other Biological Unhappiness disorders – 90 minutes. Click here to find out more about Dr. Heller’s educational videos.
“Biological Unhappiness” “Open this book and it will open your mind. By combining proven medical procedure with hope and inspiration, Dr. Heller has made a significant difference in thousands of patients who had little hope for recovery. “Biological Unhappiness” contains critical information for those who have lost hope.”Zig Ziglar, motivational speaker, author, See You at the Top, Over the Top, Success for Dummies, Raising Positive kids in a Negative World.
Dr. Leland Heller Dyslimbia Press, Inc. 1713 US Hwy 441 N, Suite E Okeechobee, FL 34972 863-467-8771 Email:
Hours: M-Thu. 8:30AM-5PMFri. 8:30AM-12 Noon*(*During November through April, the office is open until 3PM on Fridays.) All material not explicitly credited otherwise is copyrighted © 1999-2011 Dr. Leland Heller. All Rights Reserved. May not be duplicated without the permission of Dr. Leland Heller or Dyslimbia Press. Biological Unhappiness, BiologicalUnhappiness.com, & Dyslimbia Press are trademarks of Dr. Leland HellerDesigned and/or hosted by the webmasters at: US-Webmasters.com (TM) Start here to find it FAST!(TM)