Archive for September, 2007

ADD panic

By Kristina Randle, Ph.D., LCSW on Wednesday, September 26th, 2007
Q. I am currently going through a separation from a marriage of 7 yrs. I have two children that are wonderful. But I struggle with ADD. I have trouble focusing and I feel an overwhelming sense of frustration, almost panic, but with more ...
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Depression/hopelessness

By Kristina Randle, Ph.D., LCSW on Wednesday, September 26th, 2007
Q. I have always been depressed. I was raised by my grandparents who where extremely overprotective to the point I was not allowed to have any friends. Even my senior year of high school when I was state champion in taekwondo I wasn't happy. I ...
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Husband is having affair with codeine.

By Dr. Marie Hartwell-Walker on Monday, September 24th, 2007
My husband of 2 and 1/2 years has been a codeine addict for 1 and 1/2 years now. He is always lying about everything. He says he wants to stop but he never takes action to do so and his career also prevents this from ...
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She thinks family feud is about her.

By Dr. Marie Hartwell-Walker on Monday, September 24th, 2007
I'll try to keep this as brief as possible. Almost two years ago while visiting my parents' house for Thanksgiving (just across town), a big argument ensued over something ridiculous, (my parents are very opinionated, inflexible and think everyone should think like they think). ...
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Parenthood changes everything.

By Dr. Marie Hartwell-Walker on Monday, September 24th, 2007
I have been with my wife for over 18 years ( 13 married) , we have an 11 mos. old little boy ( who is great) , my biggest problem seems to be that we are constantly fighting about money to issues such as ...
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Am I crazy?

By Dr. Marie Hartwell-Walker on Monday, September 24th, 2007
We have been married for 13 years and I have never thought he was cheating or even having an emotional affair but, in the last yr I have had this terrible feeling maybe one or the other is happening! About a yr ...
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My 3 year old stepson hates me!

By Dr. Marie Hartwell-Walker on Tuesday, September 18th, 2007
My three year old stepson hates me and is nasty to me all the time when his father is not around. When I try to tell him I don't like that or to discipline him my husband looks down on me and is always my ...
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My girlfriend’s son is out of control!

By Dr. Marie Hartwell-Walker on Monday, September 17th, 2007
I have an unusual situation. I have recently started a serious relationship with an old girlfriend. She has a 5 y/o from another marriage. At any rate, she seems completely unable to discipline him in any fashion. Literally, he is housebroken and that is ...
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Should she call off her wedding?

By Dr. Marie Hartwell-Walker on Monday, September 17th, 2007
My fiance and I are getting married in April. I have been with him for 2 years now and I have never seen this behavior until about 6 months ago. Everytime we argue or bicker he will throw something in the house and break stuff. ...
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Why am I rude to my boyfriend?

By Dr. Marie Hartwell-Walker on Monday, September 17th, 2007
Hello. I'm a 39 year old woman who is dating a 26 year old man. I'm divorced and was single for many years before I met him. I also have a teenaged son who lives with me. My son and boyfriend ...
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How do I stop my toddler from picking his nails?

By Dr. Marie Hartwell-Walker on Monday, September 17th, 2007
My 2 yr old son picks his nails constantly — they are down to the quick and I know they have to hurt. I did this too as a child until I was about 16 yrs old. He has now started picking his cuticles and ...
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Couple/family issue in relation to my bipolar & my meds

By Kristina Randle, Ph.D., LCSW on Friday, September 14th, 2007
Q. I know this is really lengthy, but I am in desperate need of help, my self-esteem is shot, and I am paralyzed with fear. I don't know what to do. I wrote enough to set up the scenario and my history for you, to ...
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