Archive for November, 2010

Therapist won’t let me quit

By Dr. Marie Hartwell-Walker on Wednesday, November 24th, 2010
Been in therapy for over 3 years and part of that involved some erotic transference. Marriage troubles have played a large part of the problem but recently my wife has decided she'll do therapy with someone other than my current therapist. I feel my ...

Work, anger, alcohol, depression

By Daniel J. Tomasulo, PhD, TEP, MFA on Wednesday, November 24th, 2010
The new woman has been working for us for 6 months she does a great job but my husband overstepped the boundaries a few different times by taking her out for cocktails and not answering his phone all night. Then 14 days later has a ...

Peyronie’s Disease

By Dr. Marie Hartwell-Walker on Tuesday, November 23rd, 2010
I have pyronnes what can I do about this problem? A: I think what you are referring to is "Peyronie's disease." This is a curvature of the penis that can be caused by a trauma - like being hit hard. Cases range from very mild ...

I am being bullied

By Daniel J. Tomasulo, PhD, TEP, MFA on Tuesday, November 23rd, 2010
I am 40 and moved to a new place with my mother and elder sister. When they go to work some of the small boys living in the street used to bully me when I have a walk or buy something, they did that for ...

High Fever at 12 Cause Permanent Damage?

By Kristina Randle, Ph.D., LCSW on Monday, November 22nd, 2010
I am 37 year old female. I have had many issues over the years, emotional, severe headaches, migraines, over heating, confusion, forgetfulness, concentration and so many more! I have had several incidents in life that have caused me to become depressed and have always sought ...

Constantly being called names

By Daniel J. Tomasulo, PhD, TEP, MFA on Monday, November 22nd, 2010
About 1 year ago I was in a relationship with an older guy who I also soon found out was an illegal alien... my father pressed charges against my will... as I thought I loved the guy and that he loved me at the time ...

Conduct Disorder with my grandson

By Daniel J. Tomasulo, PhD, TEP, MFA on Sunday, November 21st, 2010
My daughter is going thru a divorce. She is/was married 4 years and has a 3 yr old son. The dad decided he wanted to go out with other women and moved out and is staying at his girlfriend’s apartment. Not legally divorced yet. ...

I don’t feel okay

By Dr. Marie Hartwell-Walker on Sunday, November 21st, 2010
I have continually in my life felt depressed. I also have a history of drug use, I am an adut child of a parent with drug and current alcohol use. I usually feel lost, stuck, sad, meaningless, unimportant and as though life has no purpose. ...

Husband suffering with anxiety and depression

By Dr. Marie Hartwell-Walker on Saturday, November 20th, 2010
My husband is a 57yo and has been diagnosed with Major Depressive Disorder and Anxiety. His problem started in April, 2010. He is unable to read and write. He became obsessed with this due to changes at work with them implementing classes and ...

Boyfriend’s insecurities making me question myself

By Daniel J. Tomasulo, PhD, TEP, MFA on Saturday, November 20th, 2010
I have been with my boyfriend for a year and a half. Within the last several months, almost everything turns into a fight. I am not allowed to talk to more than 1 male outside of my family, because he said he "doesn't trust other ...

Double Take: My mother abusing my father?

By Dr. Marie Hartwell-Walker & Daniel J. Tomasulo, PhD, TEP, MFA on Friday, November 19th, 2010
Everyone always talks about the abusive husband and father. I've always kind of been taught that men were always the bad ones. For as long as I can remember I've been forced to believe my father was a horrible person. That he was constantly ...

I Can’t Have Relationships

By Kristina Randle, Ph.D., LCSW on Friday, November 19th, 2010
Okay, so, here it goes: I can't talk to people, I can't relate to anyone, I can't have long lasting friendships or a steady boyfriend or anything. The only relationships I can keep are familial ones. I get really anxious when I hang out with people, ...
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