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Help with Sleep Problems

By Dr. Marie Hartwell-Walker on Thursday, May 24th, 2012
I am concerned because for the past few months, I feel as if I just don't sleep what I should. I know that this is a general problem within society, but I feel something is genuinely wrong. Each night I go to bed, either early ...
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Afraid of Public Speaking

By Dr. Marie Hartwell-Walker on Wednesday, May 23rd, 2012
im 13 and I'm always scared when i have to present. My hands get all shakey and sweaty and my heart races and i feel like passing out and crying. I tried to kill myself just to get out of presentating. I have to ...
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Disturbing Images, Thoughts about Loved Ones

By Kristina Randle, Ph.D., LCSW on Wednesday, May 23rd, 2012
I have been diagnosed with bipolar disorder, manic depression, OCD, and generalized anxiety disorder. Before I continue I must tell you first that I DID consume psychoactive elements such as psilocybin mushrooms and a MDMA for a year and a half, i took MDMA ...
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No One to Talk to about Mom’s Infidelity

By Dr. Marie Hartwell-Walker on Sunday, May 20th, 2012
I just found out my mom has been cheating on my father. I am not totally surprised because she has been acting sneaky the past year or so, but I am devastated. I love my dad, he is so good to my mother and he ...
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Social Problems, Clutter and Addiction

By Kristina Randle, Ph.D., LCSW on Sunday, May 20th, 2012
I have some behavior issues that are starting to really affect my life. I'm having problems at school, work, home, and socially. I really need some help and I'm sorry for such a long and chaotic post. I'll try and briefly go ...
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Always Seeking Attention

By Dr. Marie Hartwell-Walker on Thursday, May 17th, 2012
My boyfriend and I have been together a year and a half, I moved to Texas to be with him. Lately I've found myself needing attention all the time. Like in always looking for reassurance that he loves me. I'm thinking this stems from ...
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[Video] Will PTSD Symptoms Jeopardize Military Career?

By Julie Hanks, LCSW on Thursday, May 17th, 2012
Q: I'm 23 years old and in the military. Recently I was raped while on duty, I haven't been handling it well it brought up a lot of childhood stuff. I started seeing a psychologist, but I'm having a really difficult time opening up. She's ...
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[Video] Do I Have OCD?

By Julie Hanks, LCSW on Monday, May 14th, 2012
Q: OK, I been having a problem where if I see someone that's uneven or something it will bother me greatly and my mind tells me that if I don't fix it something bad will happen to my mom. It's weird, but say I'm reading ...
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What does my dream mean?

By Dr. Marie Hartwell-Walker on Sunday, May 13th, 2012
Two weeks ago I had this dream: I woke up in a trailer, went out and yelled at my boyfriend's friend in the yard (they were being loud). I saw John Cena, followed him, and came to a huge nest of killer bees; he was ...
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Is It a Panic Attack?

By Kristina Randle, Ph.D., LCSW on Friday, May 11th, 2012
As of the last two months, i have been having what I'd like to believe are panic attacks, but I'm not really certain on that. Mainly because when they do occur there is no irrational fear of impending doom. My heart beat gets very ...
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Cheating Father

By Daniel J. Tomasulo, PhD, TEP, MFA on Wednesday, May 9th, 2012
I’m sixteen and have a 13 year old brother and nine year old sister. I discovered text messages on my dad's phone implying he’s cheating on my mother. My parents are pastors, and have an important place of ministry in the country. Hundreds of people ...
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Driftless Soon-to-be Graduate Needs Help

By Kristina Randle, Ph.D., LCSW on Tuesday, May 8th, 2012
I've always been kinda socially awkward but in the last 4 years it has become a pretty extreme phobia. And in just the last 2 years alone I've gained almost 60 pounds due to stress that causes me to eat to much (I was really ...
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