CAN YOU OVERDOSE FROM ZOLOFT? Ask The Doctor Dr. Leland Heller Biological Unhappiness CAN YOU OVERDOSE FROM ZOLOFT? Question: Can you overdose from Zoloft. If so, how much is fatal? Dr. Heller’s Answer: Yes, Zoloft can be overdosed and there have been fatalities. One individual died from a 2,700mg overdose, yet another took 13,500 and lived. Many who overdose get long term medical problems that may persist. 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 Ask the Doctor Home MENU: Screening Test “Ask the Doctor” (BPD)Borderline Personality Disorder Annual Updates Biological Unhappiness Disorders & Official Criteria Dr. Heller’s C.V. & Picture How Dr. Heller Got Involved If You Want to See Dr. Heller as a Patient Testimonials Table of Contents for the Book ‘Biological Unhappiness’ How to Order “Life at the Border” Why Read ‘Biological Unhappiness’? Goals 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 Dr. Heller’s Office Website Dr. Heller’s Lectures Mentally Healthy People Retraining the Brain Today is a Gift Reviews Links Webrings Site Index Home Video DVDs now available! 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)
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Can The NPD With BPD Be Successfully Treated? * 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
CAN THE NPD WITH BPD BE SUCCESSFULLY TREATED? Ask The Doctor Dr. Leland Heller Biological Unhappiness CAN THE NPD WITH BPD BE SUCCESSFULLY TREATED? Question: Dear Doctor,I am writing to you as a last resort and I’ll try to be brief. I married my husband who is bipolar almost 3 years ago. During our brief courtship, my husband was wonderful, communicative, attentive and all that I wanted. He even told me he was bipolar, taking medication and I could not see any problems in his character, personality or mood. He takes Neurontin and Adderall for ADHD.The problems started immediately after our honeymoon and I have suffered intensely because of his verbal and emotional abuse, very frequent mood swings, hostility, extremely irrational behavior and thoughts, unpredictability, selfishness and cruelty. I did everything I know to help him, love him and support him, but nothing worked. He abandoned me due to very irrational perceptions based on distrust, perceptions of “what I have done” etc. My entire family, though supportive at first, want me to stay away from him because of the continued vicious cycle that never changes and because of how much harm he has done through his behavior.In my effort to help him, I did a lot of research and discovered that his behavior matches EXACTLY the criteria of Borderline Personality Disorder and Narcissistic Personality Disorder. I don’t know if he has ever been officially diagnosed, but I was startled at how much of his behavior was precisely according to the criteria (except self mutilation).My question is this? I love my husband very much but he has filed a legal separation that included a dissolution decree. Does it sound to you like my husband is pretty much beyond help? He is 44 years old and in almost 3 years I haven’t seen any change in him. He does not seem to want to save our marriage and he is quite a loner.I am in a lot of pain, and I just wanted your professional opinion since you deal with BPD.Thank you and I am grateful for your response. Dr. Heller’s Answer: The BPD and narcissistic disorders (NPD) are very different. The BPD appears to be a neurologically based illness that responds dramatically to Prozac and Haldol 2mg / Tegretol 200mg / Risperdal 3mg as needed for dysphoria (anxiety, rage, depression and despair). When dysphoric, however, borderlines misinterpret intentions and can permanently “remember” incorrect assumptions. This obviously causes a great deal of relationship problems. The love borderlines exhibit when falling in love can be remarkably intense and intoxicating. It usually goes away after 6-12 months.To the best of my knowledge no medical basis has been found in the NPD. Its extremely difficult to treat because their dominant psychological defense seems to be that they are superior to others and that their problems would go away if others would recognize their superiority. There are support groups on the Internet for those with the NPD. If he doesnt want treatment and isnt 100% motivated.Id strongly suggest seeing a therapist yourself to sort out your feelings and to help you with what most likely will be a transition to another love. I highly recommend reading “Are You the One for Me?” by Barbara DeAngelis. This book could make all the difference in the world for you. 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 Ask the Doctor Home MENU: Screening Test “Ask the Doctor” (BPD)Borderline Personality Disorder Annual Updates Biological Unhappiness Disorders & Official Criteria Dr. Heller’s C.V. & Picture How Dr. Heller Got Involved If You Want to See Dr. Heller as a Patient Testimonials Table of Contents for the Book ‘Biological Unhappiness’ How to Order “Life at the Border” Why Read ‘Biological Unhappiness’? Goals 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 Dr. Heller’s Office Website Dr. Heller’s Lectures Mentally Healthy People Retraining the Brain Today is a Gift Reviews Links Webrings Site Index Home Video DVDs now available! 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)
Can Alcohol Cause Hypomania Or Mania? * 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
CAN ALCOHOL CA– USE HYPOMANIA OR MANIA? Ask The Doctor Dr. Leland Heller Biological Unhappiness CAN ALCOHOL CA– USE HYPOMANIA OR MANIA? Question: Dear Dr. Heller,I have the BPD and ADD and have now been told I may have Bipolar Affective Disorder. My doctor thinks this because I am responding well to Lithium and Venlafaxine and I also because I have had psychotic episodes. I am not sure if I have had a hypermanic episode and if I have it was a while ago. I am also being treated for alcohol abuse.Sometimes when I drink alcohol I get very hypermanic is this normal, or could it back up the the theory that I have bipolar affective disorder? Or could it be that I drink when I start getting hypermanic and it is just making it worse? Could it be the BPDThank you for your time. As you can imagine I am in quite a state. I feel like there is not much hope for me in the face of having a personality disorder and cognitive disorder and a mood disorder.Yours Sincerely,… Dr. Heller’s Answer: Forthcoming. 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 Ask the Doctor Home MENU: Screening Test “Ask the Doctor” (BPD)Borderline Personality Disorder Annual Updates Biological Unhappiness Disorders & Official Criteria Dr. Heller’s C.V. & Picture How Dr. Heller Got Involved If You Want to See Dr. Heller as a Patient Testimonials Table of Contents for the Book ‘Biological Unhappiness’ How to Order “Life at the Border” Why Read ‘Biological Unhappiness’? Goals 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 Dr. Heller’s Office Website Dr. Heller’s Lectures Mentally Healthy People Retraining the Brain Today is a Gift Reviews Links Webrings Site Index Home Video DVDs now available! 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)
Are There Problems With Wellbutrin Or Depakote? * 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
ARE THERE PROBLEMS WITH WELLBUTRIN OR DEPAKOTE? Ask The Doctor Dr. Leland Heller Biological Unhappiness ARE THERE PROBLEMS WITH WELLBUTRIN OR DEPAKOTE? Question: Hi,Was curious about the long term side effect of Wellbutrin and Depakote. Also can the two interact with hormone replacement therapy in women?Thank you for your time… Dr. Heller’s Answer: At any time Depakote can cause severe and possibly fatal pancreatitis or hepatitis in children or adults. Im not aware of any long term problems with either Wellbutrin or Depakote.According to the PDR, there is no interaction with hormone replacement therapy. 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 Ask the Doctor Home MENU: Screening Test “Ask the Doctor” (BPD)Borderline Personality Disorder Annual Updates Biological Unhappiness Disorders & Official Criteria Dr. Heller’s C.V. & Picture How Dr. Heller Got Involved If You Want to See Dr. Heller as a Patient Testimonials Table of Contents for the Book ‘Biological Unhappiness’ How to Order “Life at the Border” Why Read ‘Biological Unhappiness’? Goals 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 Dr. Heller’s Office Website Dr. Heller’s Lectures Mentally Healthy People Retraining the Brain Today is a Gift Reviews Links Webrings Site Index Home Video DVDs now available! 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)
2001 September – Questions and Answers – Dr. Leland M. Heller’s ‘Ask The Doctor’ Questions and Answers
- Dr. Heller’s ‘Ask the Doctor’ 2001 September Questions and Answers
- Are Borderlines Unfit Parents?
- Are shock treatments appropriate for the BPD?
- Is Seroquel a good BPD drug?
- Can a child have both ADHD and the generalized anxiety disorder?
- Does my son have ADHD?
- Do I have BPD or ADHD?
- How do you get someone to seek help that you know is depressed?
- Is Paxil or BuSpar good for the GAD?
- Can menopause cause new psychiatric symptoms?
- Does Prozac cause inaccurate pregnancy tests?
- Can BPD be diagnosed in adolescence?
- Do borderlines always have all the symptoms?
- Is the GAD curable?
- Is there a correlation between anxiety and epilepsy?
- Is there ever a case where psychotherapy is better than medications?
- Is Zoloft good for DID (dissociative identity disorder, f.k.a. multiple personalities)?
- Should Tegretol use be as needed only?
- Should the BPD or substance abuse be treated first?
- What do you think of Topamax instead of Depakote?
- What’s causing my memory and mood problems?
- What’s wrong with my mother?
- Why does my daughter have stomach problems?
- Can one grow out of the BPD?
2001 November – Questions and Answers – Dr. Leland M. Heller’s ‘Ask The Doctor’ Questions and Answers
- Dr. Heller’s ‘Ask the Doctor’ 2001 November Questions and Answers
- Am I a BPD Who Just Can’t Take Antidepressants?
- Are Bipolars Pathological Liars?
- Can Alcohol Cause Seizures?
- Can Anything Work? I’ve Tried Everything.
- Can My ADHD Be Treated With My Cyclothymia?
- Can The Nicotine Patch Help With Tics?
- Do You Have Any Thoughts On Post Partum Depression?
- Does Combining Paxil With Alcohol Damage The Brain?
- Does Combining Zoloft With Alcohol Make Their Symptoms Worse?
- Is BPD Misdiagnosed With Other Illnesses?
- Is It The Celexa, The Alcohol Or Both?
- Is There Any Hope For Tricotillomania?
- Is There Much Overlap With BPD, Asperger’s And Seizures?
- Should The Zyprexa Be Stopped?
- What Can Be Done For Prozac Poop-Out?
- What Can Be Done For Sexual Dysfunction?
- What Happens When You Combine Pot With Paxil?
- What Is A Mixed Personality Disorder?
- Why Am I Gaining Weight On Prozac?
- Why Am I On Naltrexone?
- Why Do I Feel Flat On My Medications?
- Why Do I Wake Up In A Rage?
- Why Do Medications Only Work On Some Of The Symptoms?
- Why Isn’t Suicide A Viable Option?
- Will I Get Addicted To Xanax? I’m Against SSRI’s.