Archive for June, 2005

Brother had bipolar disorder and denies he is ill

By Kristina Randle, Ph.D., LCSW on Sunday, June 19th, 2005
Q. My brother was diagnosed with bipolar disorder about a year ago (4-20-04). He was undergoing his "manic" episode for about 2 months and then everything got back to normal. My family and I, we even had to hospitalize him because things were really getting ...
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How to let go of a lost love intrest

By Kristina Randle, Ph.D., LCSW on Sunday, June 19th, 2005
Q. Three years ago a co-worker expressed interest in me, which led to our meeting for a drink to get to know each other better. We had a great time together and he kissed me goodnight. I was hooked, that fast. From then ...
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Thinking of suicide

By Kristina Randle, Ph.D., LCSW on Sunday, June 19th, 2005
Q. I've been seeing a therapist for a few months now discussing issues of self harm, domestic violence, and a rape. I've been cutting myself for many years and hiding it until just recently when my husband finally figured it out. He has ...
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What to do with my husband?

By Kristina Randle, Ph.D., LCSW on Sunday, June 19th, 2005
Q. An acquaintance of mine saw my husband having lunch one day last week. When I told him that she had seen him, he said he had not had lunch there that day or any other day in the last few months. I ...
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I want to understand a friend’s motive

By Kristina Randle, Ph.D., LCSW on Sunday, June 19th, 2005
Q. My new boyfriend of just a few weeks has always made me feel wanted and secure from day one. He was great at calling and seeing me often and not one red flag appeared. We grew closer with each time we saw ...
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I hate the guy my mother is married to…

By Kristina Randle, Ph.D., LCSW on Sunday, June 19th, 2005
Q. My mom recently got married to a guy that I really hate. I tell her that I hate this guy but she won't divorce him. All they do is fight. I keep telling her to divorce him but she doesn't listen to me. ...
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Insurance won’t cover therapy for depression, OCD and an eating disorder

By Kristina Randle, Ph.D., LCSW on Sunday, June 19th, 2005
Q. Hi, I'm a 20 year old female struggling with depression, OCD and an eating disorder. My insurance will only cover 20 visits for mental health and I have exhausted those visits with my psychologist. I am currently in an Intensive Outpatient program that my ...
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Is my husband thinking of cheating?

By Kristina Randle, Ph.D., LCSW on Sunday, June 19th, 2005
Q. My husband, Dan, have been together for 12 years. He has recently has been communicating with a former female co-worker by email. He has not actually spoken to or seen her in over 4 years. In the past his emails with ...
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My daughter chews her hair-What should I do?

By Kristina Randle, Ph.D., LCSW on Sunday, June 19th, 2005
Q. I have a dughter (7 years old) who ever since she was a baby like to put my hair close to her mouth, i thought this was just a comfort thing but lately all her father and i do is yell at her to ...
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My son’s stealing

By Kristina Randle, Ph.D., LCSW on Friday, June 3rd, 2005
Q. My son (9) was caught stealing again two days ago. The first time he did this, (about 3 weeks ago) we took him back to the store and had him talk with the manager, and thought he understodd the reality of what can ...
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What should I do with my stepson who is an alcoholic?

By Kristina Randle, Ph.D., LCSW on Friday, June 3rd, 2005
Q. My step son is an alcoholic. He has been in the court system for the past 3 years. He is 40 years old. our son destroyed his car while drunk, hitting another car at high speed. The Fairfax court system only sent ...
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Son died in my arms 3/26/04 been having depression issues since

By Kristina Randle, Ph.D., LCSW on Friday, June 3rd, 2005
Q. As I said before my son died in my arms he was 2 1/2 years old, he died from a heart condition, I was 9 months pregnant with my youngest at the time, I have 3 living children. Ever since my son ...
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