Comments (11) | Post a CommentFinishing Treatment for Depression
Posted By Howard Levy, M.D. - Thu, Apr 09, 2009, 3:25 pm PDTNobody likes taking medication or getting ongoing treatment for the rest of their life. So, if you have been taking advantage of home remedies, medications, and/or counseling for depression, when is it safe to…Read More
What's That Bulge in My Belly?
Posted By Howard Levy, M.D. - Fri, Apr 03, 2009, 3:03 pm PDTEvery few months, a patient comes to see me with concern about a bulge in the middle of their belly that typically occurs only when they're sitting up or doing something else that puts pressure on the abdomen.…Read More
Seeking Treatment for a Hearing Problem
Posted By Howard Levy, M.D. - Tue, Mar 31, 2009, 4:28 pm PDTWhat should you do if your hearing has declined so much that you have trouble understanding everyone—not just your spouse—and you find yourself turning up the volume on the speakers? Ear exam. The first…Read More
You May be Losing Your Hearing If...
Posted By Howard Levy, M.D. - Wed, Mar 25, 2009, 5:24 pm PDTIn a previous blog post, I explained why I feel that spouses aren't reliable judges of whether our hearing is declining—because spouses often don't speak to or listen to each as carefully as they do with…Read More
Do You Need a Hearing Test?
Posted By Howard Levy, M.D. - Mon, Mar 23, 2009, 1:10 pm PDTAlmost every day, at least one of my patients reports something like, "My wife (or husband) says I need to get my hearing checked." If this describes you, there are some simple ways to determine if you really…Read More
Fight Depression Without a Doctor
Posted By Howard Levy, M.D. - Mon, Mar 16, 2009, 3:06 pm PDTIf you're battling depression but don't feel ready to seek therapy from a psychiatrist, psychologist, or social worker, there are plenty of less formal approaches to counseling that are still quite helpful. The…Read More
Why People Don't Seek Therapy, Part II
Posted By Howard Levy, M.D. - Thu, Mar 12, 2009, 4:18 pm PDTIn a previous entry, I spoke about some of the things that keep people with depression from seeking out a counselor. Here are a few more barriers: "I can't afford to see a therapist." Insurance companies have…Read More
Why People Don't Seek Therapy for Depression
Posted By Howard Levy, M.D. - Tue, Mar 10, 2009, 5:01 pm PDTFor most depressed patients, medication offers the fastest path to feeling better. However, counseling provides the best chance for long-term improvement, increasing your chances of getting off the medication…Read More
Do-It-Yourself Depression Remedies
Posted By Howard Levy, M.D. - Thu, Jan 15, 2009, 5:05 pm PSTTreatment of depression often involves multiple and different strategies. For some patients, a few simple home remedies are all that's needed. But even those who need counseling and/or medications will benefit…Read More
Medications for Depression - Part 2
Posted By Howard Levy, M.D. - Fri, Jan 09, 2009, 9:26 pm PSTIn a previous entry, I reviewed some general principles about antidepressant medications. Now let's go over some of the medication options available.Treat the underlying cause. Sometimes, there is a medical…Read More
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