Archive for February, 2011

Life Has Fallen Apart Since I Lost My Father

By Kristina Randle, Ph.D., LCSW on Monday, February 28th, 2011
My father passed away last April. That was a whole issue in itself. I believe he was mistreated at the rehab center where he was staying, but that is another issue. I was at the doctor when he passed. I was supposed to ...
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Why do I wait to make changes in my life when I am at my lowest?

By Dr. Marie Hartwell-Walker on Monday, February 28th, 2011
Hey, I don't know if you can help but I always wait till things get really bad and then decide to make changes; But when I look back I am thinking I am doing all the right things like therapy and getting the right medications ...
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My fiancé tried to be intimate when my son was in the room

By Daniel J. Tomasulo, PhD, TEP, MFA on Monday, February 28th, 2011
Last night my fiancé and I went to bed, my 8 yr old was still up with his older brother, then he came in and wanted to sleep with us but I said no due to it being to crowded, he laid his mattress next ...
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Dad Thinks My Brother is Demon Possessed

By Dr. Marie Hartwell-Walker on Sunday, February 27th, 2011
My brother is very very depressed. He is not currently on antidepressants, although he has been since he was 15 (now 22). He has had issues with drug abuse since he was 17/18. He has attempted suicide numerous times. Currently he is on medication for ...
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Retired and disabled

By Daniel J. Tomasulo, PhD, TEP, MFA on Sunday, February 27th, 2011
I've lost all my family. NO one knows if I'm still here or not. I have heart trouble, several health issues and desperately trying to keep my head above water financially too. Been to therapy; makes me more blue. Not going back that way. ...
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My boyfriend and I are related through marriage

By Dr. Marie Hartwell-Walker on Sunday, February 27th, 2011
My boyfriend and I met when his Uncle and my mother got married. We have known each other for years and recently him and I have grown closer and have started dating. We have been dating for 7 months now and my parents will not ...
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I’m depressed and want immediate relief

By Daniel J. Tomasulo, PhD, TEP, MFA on Saturday, February 26th, 2011
I was diagnosed with depression and sever social anxiety in January 2010. I graduated college in May 2010 and soon after landed a job. I then took myself off of all medication (without doctor consent). I thought I had beaten my depression! I was then ...
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Physically abusive father

By Dr. Marie Hartwell-Walker on Saturday, February 26th, 2011
Okay before I start I'm 20yrs old, living with my mother and father and 4 other siblings. As far back as I can remember, he constantly abused me mentally and physically to the point I'm traumatized and scared all over my body espically my face. ...
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My Face Twitches. Is It Anxiety?

By Julie Hanks, LCSW on Saturday, February 26th, 2011
Sometimes, when I am in front of a group of people, my face starts to twitch. For example, today I did a presentation in front of my class and my face began to twitch. When I pursed my lips, it stopped. I'm not sure if ...
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Friends Say I’ve Changed and I’m Hypocritical

By Julie Hanks, LCSW on Friday, February 25th, 2011
Hello, this is the last place I can go to... I can't go to my sister because she is in my "friend's" side. I hope someone can help me before this issue gets me more depressed than I already am; dealing with the right university, ...
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I think I may have OCD

By Dr. Marie Hartwell-Walker on Friday, February 25th, 2011
I'm 18 years old and preparing to go to university for psychiatry. I have asthma, eczema, ADD and something that seems similar to restless legs syndrome. As I was taking a course on psychiatric disorders, I started to notice that a lot of the things ...
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Addicted To Toxic Relationships

By Julie Hanks, LCSW on Friday, February 25th, 2011
Why am i so addicted to toxic relationships? I always push away good women and have trouble letting go of the women who hurt me. I feel the need to seek approval and love from women who don't return the love. A: What a painful dynamic ...
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