Archive for September, 2009

Negative Personal Experiences

By Kristina Randle, Ph.D., LCSW on Wednesday, September 23rd, 2009
I have times of intense depression. Curled up in a ball crying not wanting to interact. I don't go out much, though i long to, cause I hate being alone, but often fear there is no one that would be willing. I don't call ...

What’s Wrong With My Wife?

By Kristina Randle, Ph.D., LCSW on Wednesday, September 23rd, 2009
My wife was diagnosed with bipolar disorder a little over two years ago after a manic episode. Since then, she's been on several medications but nothing has seemed to work. In addition, her body is very sensitive to the side effects to the meds. After becoming ...

Terrified of Vomiting

By Kristina Randle, Ph.D., LCSW on Tuesday, September 22nd, 2009
I have always been afraid of throwing up. It rules my life. I am afraid of meat and dairy products fearing they are rotten or spoiled. I aske whoever i am with to smell, taste and see my food to make sure it's is ...

Something Is Wrong Inside Me!

By Diana L. Walcutt, Ph.D. on Tuesday, September 22nd, 2009
It's very complicated, but I'll try to explain as best as I can, because I desperately want to know what is wrong with me. I am sad. All the time. I feel lonely, and needy. I loathe myself. I purposely push myself away from others, before ...

Wife is adverse to daughter visiting out of state paternal grandfather

By Dr. Marie Hartwell-Walker on Monday, September 21st, 2009
I am having an issue lately where I feel caught between my wife and my parents. My parents were divorced 2 years after my birth and my wife's parents are still married after 40 + years. My wife and I often have a different ...

Depression and Anxiety

By Diana L. Walcutt, Ph.D. on Monday, September 21st, 2009
I am having alot of troubles of letting the past go and forgiving. My husband got addicted to pain pills and did alot of hurtful stuff to me during that time. Now i can not trust him and feel hurt about what he has done ...

Hopeless about True Love

By Kristina Randle, Ph.D., LCSW on Sunday, September 20th, 2009
Hi, I have been so frustrated and depressed about only falling in love with guys who I somehow cannot have. What is wrong with me? Why do I go for guys who will only play with me, string me along and never ...

Husband thinks I’m too easy on 5 year old

By Dr. Marie Hartwell-Walker on Sunday, September 20th, 2009
My husband tells me I am too easy on our 5 year old and I allow him to manipulate us. I know that when he (the 5 year old) wants to do something he can be adamant about it but I feel like I ...

Menopause-related Mood Swings

By Kristina Randle, Ph.D., LCSW on Saturday, September 19th, 2009
Hi, I'm 47 years old and last year I started having irregular periods and mood swings. My period then stopped completely for 9 months and my symptoms went away. Then it started up again and the mood swings/depression/anxiety came back even more severe. ...

Husband was attracted to a co-worker

By Dr. Marie Hartwell-Walker on Saturday, September 19th, 2009
Hello, my husband and I have been married for 5 years, together for 7. We just welcomed a baby in March. Things were always so great - with the minor ups and downs of every relationship, but nothing serious. After the baby ...

Dad started dating and I’m so sad

By Dr. Marie Hartwell-Walker on Thursday, September 17th, 2009
So my mom died when i was seven when my family was in a bad car accident (im 13 now) and my dad started dating for the first time. Every time I see his girlfriend, I excuse myself and start crying. But also I (for weeks ...

I think my father is physically attracted to me

By Dr. Marie Hartwell-Walker on Wednesday, September 16th, 2009
I am a fourteen year old female who lives with a single father and a younger ten year old brother. My father has been evaluated psychologically and has protracted identity issues, adjustment difficulties, and it takes him longer than most to comprehend things. He is ...
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