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GET OUT NOW

Dale Archer, M.D. February 19, 2015 Comments Off on GET OUT NOW

Dear Dr. Archer, I went on a few dates with my brother-in-law’s uncle. This man has wanted to go out with me for years. When I noticed his page on Facebook, I sent a

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BATTLING DEPRESSION

Dale Archer, M.D. February 5, 2015 Comments Off on BATTLING DEPRESSION

Dear Dr. Archer, I’m a 50-year-old single teacher who was diagnosed with depression after the death of my father, when I was 31 years old. I was prescribed an antidepressant.  Five years ago, I

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IN DANGER?

Dale Archer, M.D. January 22, 2015 Comments Off on IN DANGER?

Dear Dr. Archer,  My husband of 18 years had his second affair with his ex-girlfriend in 2007. After playing with her emotions and promising her the world, he decided to remain with his three

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TIME FOR TOUGH LOVE?

Dale Archer, M.D. January 8, 2015 Comments Off on TIME FOR TOUGH LOVE?

Dear Dr. Archer,  I have a dysfunctional sister. She’s an alcoholic, compulsive gambler, thief and chronic liar.  She goes to a therapist, or so I’m told, but it’s not doing any good, because she

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Alzheimer’s

Dale Archer, M.D. December 18, 2014 Comments Off on Alzheimer’s

Dear Dr. Archer, My 74-year-old father was recently diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. My family is still shocked, especially my 70-year-old mother. He seems to be deteriorating quickly. She feels like she can take care of

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I CAN’T SLEEP

Dale Archer, M.D. December 5, 2014 Comments Off on I CAN’T SLEEP

Dear Dr. Archer: I have been diagnosed with anxiety and mild depression. I’ve been self-medicating with marijuana for many years as a means to relax. I stopped using pot altogether, but now I’m having

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Love Is Gone?

Dale Archer, M.D. November 21, 2014 Comments Off on Love Is Gone?

Dear Dr. Archer,  My 43-year-old husband told me he’s not sure if he still loves me. Needless to say, I was stunned. He says he doesn’t feel anything for me, but isn’t sure if

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Tired of Sexual Themes

Dale Archer, M.D. November 10, 2014 Comments Off on Tired of Sexual Themes

Dear Dr. Archer,  Sex, sex, sex! I’m a 45-year-old married man and it seems like every time I turn on the television, see a billboard or open a magazine, sex is the primary theme.

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Divorce Rate

Dale Archer, M.D. October 16, 2014 Comments Off on Divorce Rate

Dear Dr. Archer, My friends and I are in our 60s, and we constantly argue about why the divorce rate is higher today. What is your opinion?  Libby    Dear Libby, Yes, the times,

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Ethical Problem

Dale Archer, M.D. October 1, 2014 Comments Off on Ethical Problem

Dear Dr. Archer,  I’m facing an ethical dilemma, and could use some advice. I am positive my best friend’s husband is cheating on her. I think she suspects this too, but she’s in denial.

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