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SELFISH OR UNREASONABLE

Dale Archer, M.D. April 16, 2015 Comments Off on SELFISH OR UNREASONABLE

Dear Dr. Archer,  I used to live alone, but a few months ago a friend convinced me to move into a two-bedroom apartment with her so that we could share rent. We thought it

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HIS WAY OR THE HIGHWAY

Dale Archer, M.D. April 2, 2015 Comments Off on HIS WAY OR THE HIGHWAY

Dear Dr. Archer, My boyfriend wants to end our relationship, because I refuse to move in with him before getting married. He thinks moving in together will draw us closer. But I grew up

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LEAVE THE BULLY

Dale Archer, M.D. March 25, 2015 Comments Off on LEAVE THE BULLY

Dear Dr. Archer, I am 47 years old, and I have been married to the same man for 20 years. Before that, I was married to a man who constantly cheated on me.  My

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ABUSIVE MOM

Dale Archer, M.D. March 5, 2015 Comments Off on ABUSIVE MOM

Dear Dr. Archer, My daughter is 28 years old, college educated, and the mother of my six-year-old grandson. She is neglectful, disrespectful, and continually ignores my grandson. He’s acting out, and crying for help.

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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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