Archive for July, 2007

I Don’t Know How to Cope

By Dr. Marie Hartwell-Walker on Wednesday, July 25th, 2007
From the UK: I suffer from depression and borderline personality disorder. Ifound out recently that my nan is dying and may not last another day. Usually when I am scared or stressed I would self harm, but in this case even that seems worthless. ...
Read more... »

When do I tell my son his Dad isn’t his bio-Dad?

By Dr. Marie Hartwell-Walker on Wednesday, July 25th, 2007
Q. I was dating a man for 2 years when I got pregnant. He did not want to have a baby and wanted abortion and made it clear he did not want to be involved. I wanted to have the baby so I ...
Read more... »

My mom is bipolar and my dad is dyslexic.

By Holly Counts, Psy.D. on Sunday, July 22nd, 2007
Q: My mom was diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder last year and my dad has had Dyslexia since child hood. I am often the responsible adult in the house. My dad's family, in their own intrusive way tries to help. All they do is cause ...
Read more... »

My four year-old has strange violent and sexual tendencies, are they normal or am I paranoid?

By Holly Counts, Psy.D. on Sunday, July 22nd, 2007
Q: I am a single mother of 3 children. Their father has been out of their lives for a short time now, however my son's tendencies began before this. My four year old son is erratically violent and sometimes uncomfortably sexual. He ...
Read more... »

Whose last name should I give my baby?

By Dr. Marie Hartwell-Walker on Friday, July 20th, 2007
Q. I am single and pregnant. The father and I are not together. I am trying to decide whose last name to give the child and want to do what is in the best interest of the child. I have no idea what role the ...
Read more... »

I’m afraid to go to a therapist!

By Dr. Marie Hartwell-Walker on Friday, July 20th, 2007
Q. I just recently had a break up with my bf of 1.5 years. I also just graduated college in May, and honestly, it seems that all aspects of my life, everything from Caregiving part time, to being with my family, to being with my ...
Read more... »

Please help me help my sister.

By Holly Counts, Psy.D. on Wednesday, July 18th, 2007
Q: I feel my sister is very depressed at the moment for a number of reasons. Her problems all started quite a number of years ago when she was 16, she was raped on her birthday by one of her fella friends, she never really ...
Read more... »

How do I get help for disability and new dislike of people in general?

By Holly Counts, Psy.D. on Wednesday, July 18th, 2007
Q: I've looked all over your site and haven't been able to find anyone or any situation like mine. I should start by telling you that I am physically disabled. Between 1999 and 2003 I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia, Sjogren's Syndrome, and Spondylitis. In general, ...
Read more... »

How do I continue with life after abuse?

By Holly Counts, Psy.D. on Wednesday, July 18th, 2007
Q: I no longer have energy to tell over and over my child-teenage hood story, but I can make a resume that could gives you a general image: I lived with a cold father and a bipolar mother. I passed through all stages of emotional ...
Read more... »

How do I resign from being my mother’s confidant?

By Dr. Marie Hartwell-Walker on Monday, July 16th, 2007
I am the adult child of a mother suffering from depression (and possibly OCD). She regularly calls me to complain about how much she hates my father, one of my siblings, and her life in general. I'm afraid to suggest she seek ...
Read more... »

Rich boyfriend doesn’t like to share

By Dr. Marie Hartwell-Walker on Monday, July 16th, 2007
I am a divorced mother of an amazing 18-month old son. My ex-husband is completely out of the picture. I recently relocated to an extremely small town, where I am working full-time to support my son without any assistance from anyone. My family lives ...
Read more... »

My boyfriend’s Mom has breast cancer

By Dr. Marie Hartwell-Walker on Monday, July 16th, 2007
My boyfriend has found out his mother has breast cancer. I am looking for advice on how to be supportive for him. I want to know what to say to him. I have never lost a parent to death. I want him to know ...
Read more... »
« Previous Page — « Previous Entries
Next Entries » — Next Page »

Ask the
Therapist

Archives

Want a more immediate answer from others like you?
Sign up for an Answers account and try out our Answers service.

Subscribe to Our Weekly Newsletter



Find a Therapist


Users Online: 4927
Join Us Now!