Archive for June, 2009

Overwhelming Fears

By Diana L. Walcutt, Ph.D. on Thursday, June 25th, 2009
I just finished my first year in college and am home for the summer. I've struggled with a lot of fear for the past couple of years; fear of meeting new people, of having to make small talk, of getting a job other than the ...
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Am I Autistic, Schizophrenic?

By Diana L. Walcutt, Ph.D. on Thursday, June 25th, 2009
I am having problems, and I fear I may be autistic, but I can't be sure. I have had psychological problems my whole life. I remember seeing a therapist or somebody at a very young age (maybe 5 or 6 years old), although I can't ...
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What Do I Do With Overwhelming Thoughts of Death?

By Diana L. Walcutt, Ph.D. on Thursday, June 25th, 2009
Well, I admitted myself into the hospital for a week or so. I'm with a therapist, psychiatrist, and i'm on prozac, some anti anxiety med and seroquel. i'm doing alright but i can't stop thinking about cutting. my mind won't stop thinking about it. i'm ...
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I’m always dizzy

By Dr. Marie Hartwell-Walker on Thursday, June 25th, 2009
From a 13 year old girl: Im always light headed/dizzy, tired, and when i watch tv it echoes in my head. I get hot flashes sometimes. A: I'm guessing that the reason you wrote to me is that you are feeling worried and maybe even a ...
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My sister is having problems

By Dr. Marie Hartwell-Walker on Wednesday, June 24th, 2009
My sister is having a lot of problems and does not have time to see anyone for it. She always thinks someone is with her when no one is (often happens while she is in the bathroom. Doing her hair and such)though she has no ...
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Boyfriend is asexual

By Dr. Marie Hartwell-Walker on Wednesday, June 24th, 2009
I've lived with my boyfriend for three years. He's 33 I am 25. At first when we were dating he was intimate but not to the point of sex. He regularly initiated this activity. But he would never let me touch him that way. And ...
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Does My Boyfriend Have Depression?

By Kristina Randle, Ph.D., LCSW on Monday, June 22nd, 2009
Isolated and won't get a job. A brief background on myself - I suffer from anxiety and have an ongoing self harm problem going back seven years. I've had counseling and it was suggested by my counselor that my other half could have depression. ...
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Can I Be a Good Psychologist if I Have Mental Health Issues?

By Kristina Randle, Ph.D., LCSW on Monday, June 22nd, 2009
I've finished up my bachelor's degree in psychology and I'm applying to PhD programs in clinical psychology. All the cards are in my favor because I am an excellent student and have prepared myself well with research and clinical experience. However, I am scared that ...
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Unexplained Changes of State of Mind and Mood

By Kristina Randle, Ph.D., LCSW on Monday, June 22nd, 2009
I’m not sure what is wrong with me....I’ve been researching an looking around and after giving up on that i found this site so I’m just going to give the whole story. First of all you should probably know that i have no family issues as ...
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Major Depression and Cutting

By Kristina Randle, Ph.D., LCSW on Monday, June 22nd, 2009
I've been battling with depression for about 5 years, which has recently lead to self destructive behavior. I cut my arms and bruise myself on a daily basis, sometimes multiple times a day. The cutting is especially out of control and I don't know how to ...
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How Do I Show My Boyfriend He Has Paranoid Personality Disorder?

By Kristina Randle, Ph.D., LCSW on Monday, June 22nd, 2009
So, after trying to figure out what has been up with my boyfriend in the last couple of years I think I may have found an answer; he may have PPD - Paranoid Personality Disorder. Problem is, how do I show him this without getting ...
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She wants help moving on

By Dr. Marie Hartwell-Walker on Monday, June 22nd, 2009
I'm 46 and I have been married for 27 years. I had an affair 2.5 years ago which ended about 6 months ago. I initiated the affair with one of my professors because my sex life in my marriage is seriously lacking. The ...
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