Author Archive for Kristina Randle, Ph.D., LCSW

Struggling With My Life

Monday, November 23rd, 2009
This year has been very rough for me. In the summer I decided to tell my doctor that I am depressed. I have been depressed for the past six years due to my dad’s suicide. ... Read more... »

How Can I Be Evalutated for Autism/Aspergers?

Monday, November 23rd, 2009
Recently I’ve read a book on autism. And I'm wondering if I'm on the spectrum; more like asperger's than something more serious. How can I, as an adult, get evaluated? Everything I ... Read more... »

Are Many Conditions Possible All At Once?

Sunday, November 22nd, 2009
Hello, I am a 49 year old woman who experienced physical, mental, emotional and sexual abuse while growing up in poverty - often going hungry with 11 children in our family. When I was ... Read more... »

Am I Bipolar?

Saturday, November 21st, 2009
I feel like I'm bipolar.. am I??? My dad is bipolar, and has been my whole life, He has gotten worse because of his heart attack in June. When he's manic, I love it! He ... Read more... »

Living Too Much in a Fantasy World?

Friday, November 20th, 2009
I have a lot of issues; please help me. I don't even know where to start. I'm a 16 year old male living in New York. I am extremely shy and beat myself up over ... Read more... »

Confused and Need Someone To Talk To

Wednesday, November 18th, 2009
I'm so confused about everything going on in my life. I have no friends, lonely and I'm not sure whats going on anymore. Everyone just tells me to get over it. It ... Read more... »

What’s The Point Of Life Anymore?

Sunday, November 15th, 2009
Ok...its a lon gone and hard to explain. My mother has just recently decided that we need to move four hours away from the town we live in now. Just recently a girl I've ... Read more... »

Attention-Seeking Behavior: Why Do I Do It?

Saturday, November 14th, 2009
Hi! I am sixteen years old and I do not know why, but I keep doing things for attention. I lied and said that my adopted mom abused me, a stranger almost grabbed me, a ... Read more... »

Shaking of Hands and Pretending To Be Someone Else

Friday, November 13th, 2009
I am a 23 male veterinary student. I grew up with great parents in a wealthy neighborhood and was given and continue to be given everything I need in life. I am very social, ... Read more... »

Suicidal Friend Whose Parents Won’t Help

Thursday, November 12th, 2009
What can I do? During the middle of my sixth grade year, I was introduced to "JL" through a close friend ("CS"). Back then, she would say very little to me and acted as if ... Read more... »

Anxiety, Depression and Severe Depersonalization

Wednesday, November 11th, 2009
I used to be a recreational marijuana user. After about 2 years of use i began experiencing panic attacks. I just ignored the attacks and continued to smoke. Whenever i did i would constantly be ... Read more... »

Social Phobia

Sunday, November 8th, 2009
I have been developing social phobia which is getting worse. I avoid people in my office and don't feel comfortable around people. My 20 year old son and I have moved to a new place ... Read more... »