Archive for April, 2007

My marriage is stalled.

By Dr. Marie Hartwell-Walker on Saturday, April 21st, 2007
I've been married for nearly 29 years. My husband is a hard worker, but not a great communicator. I'm a great communicator, but a bit too vocal and forceful for his tastes. He's always shown a great disdain for my feelings and opinions, ...
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Why does my husband insist on sleeping apart?

By Dr. Marie Hartwell-Walker on Saturday, April 21st, 2007
We have been married for 14 years and have not had sex for at least 5 years. That would not be so bad, but I actually have to tell my husband that I need attention for him to show affection. Also, ever ...
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Why do I keep breaking up with good men?

By Dr. Marie Hartwell-Walker on Saturday, April 21st, 2007
I was diagnosed about 4 years ago and I have noticed a consistent pattern in my relationships and I was wondering if this is characteristic of this disease.... I will date a man and in the begining I will almost woo him and shower him ...
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Something isn’t right with my daughter.

By Dr. Marie Hartwell-Walker on Saturday, April 21st, 2007
My daughter is 14 and was put on ADD med last year, The way that she responds to situtations and with people I am starting to think that something is just not right. How can I find out what is going on with her ...
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My wife gets mad and won’t talk to me.

By Dr. Marie Hartwell-Walker on Wednesday, April 18th, 2007
I have been married for just over five months now but we dated for more than three years before the marriage. The problem i am having (which was also around before we got married)is that my wife continuously tell gets mad at me for ...
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How do I find a therapist?

By Dr. Marie Hartwell-Walker on Tuesday, April 17th, 2007
I have recently had issues with my partner which indicate to me that I do not properly understand myself and my reaction to her when the issues arose, which has been bad for our relationship. I find myself acting in a very immature and destructive ...
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Does my 4 year old have OCD?

By Dr. Marie Hartwell-Walker on Monday, April 16th, 2007
I am having trouble with my 4 year old daughter. She has several things that she cause her great distress if they are not done her way. Our major one we deal with is the bathroom. After she has gone to the ...
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Trouble sleeping.

By Holly Counts, Psy.D. on Sunday, April 15th, 2007
Q: Over the past few weeks my sleeping has gotten worse and worse. It has become an anxiety issue. I have gone whole nights with no sleep at all because of my anxiety. It has become a terrible cycle. The more tired I ...
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What type of help should my boyfriend seek?

By Holly Counts, Psy.D. on Sunday, April 15th, 2007
Q: My boyfriend works for a trucking company and his job has really changed him, he's always stressed out, forgets things, and worries constantly. He used to be a happy go lucky type of guy. I'm worried about him and think he should go see ...
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I get very angry very fast.

By Holly Counts, Psy.D. on Sunday, April 15th, 2007
Q: I have been an angry kid my entire life and I realize recently that I get angry at very stupid things but then I can not calm down unless I break something most of the time. If I do not break something or feel ...
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How do I deal with the grief of my precious son?

By Holly Counts, Psy.D. on Sunday, April 15th, 2007
Q: My boy died nov 14th, gun accident! He was a firefighter, 27 years old, preparing to marry, just bought a house. He was my BABY. My life is over. I go to a therapist and a grief group. Doesn't help. I am SOOOOOOOOOO ...
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Grandma doesn’t agree with how we discipline.

By Dr. Marie Hartwell-Walker on Sunday, April 15th, 2007
My 3 year old daughter throws several screaming temper tantrums a day if even the slightest thing doesn't go the way she expected it too. She consistently hits and kicks her 1 year old brother. She's gotten in trouble in preschool for hitting ...
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