Ibuprofen
I have two questions, both of which relate to ibuprofen. #1 - Have you ever done an episode that addresses ibuprofen? I know there’s a lot of info online, but would love to do a deeper into how it works, its effects on the body/side effects, etc. #2 - In a related question, is a small dose of ibuprofen appropriate/harmful as a sleep aide? I find I often sleep better when I take an ibuprofen before going to sleep. Perhaps that’s bc avoiding an ache or pain is one less reason to wake up. Any thoughts you have on both of these questions would be much appreciated. Thank you, Lauren
Adolescent Body Dysmorphic Disorder & High-Functioning Depression
I am the mother of a 14-year-old girl who is in desperate need of help. My daughter's main concern is her appearance, despite not having any abnormalities. She believes she has a defect on her face, and nothing seems to change her perception. She masks her struggles well at school, but I can see she is suffering from low mood and diminished self-esteem. She is currently receiving therapy, and we recently began medication a few months ago. We started with Escitalopram 10 mg, but due to incomplete improvement, we switched to Fluoxetine 20 mg. However, the new medication seems to be exacerbating her low mood. I haven't found much information on Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) in adolescents. Could you please help us find a way to improve her condition?