Anxiety Articles

Adopted Teen Wants “Normal” Family

By Dr. Marie Hartwell-Walker on Wednesday, April 24th, 2013
I am very confused right now. I don't know if I am happy because I always feel like something is missing in my life and I know I shouldn't ask for more. I was adopted when I was 3 years old by a single middle ...

Wife Unsure if She Loves Me

By Daniel J. Tomasulo, PhD, TEP, MFA, MAPP on Wednesday, April 24th, 2013
I have been married for 10.5 years now and we have 2 amazing children. About three years ago my wife approached me and said that she was basically done with the relationship unless I changed things. I feel that I have changed those ...

Feeling Betrayed and Adrift

By Dr. Marie Hartwell-Walker on Sunday, April 21st, 2013
I am 21 years old girl and I've got much interest in psychology. So sometimes I doubt that I'm assuming all problems and in real I'm OK. Summarizing all issues, I have trust problem so I'm very reserved. I am survivor of suicide and also ...

Issue with Girlfriend’s Past

By Daniel J. Tomasulo, PhD, TEP, MFA, MAPP on Saturday, April 20th, 2013
3 months ago I went back to my home country. I fell in love with my best friend’s elder sister. She is 2 years older than me. We had known each other 3years back but we never spoke. This time we dated few times and ...

Miscarried and Grieving Alone

By Daniel J. Tomasulo, PhD, TEP, MFA, MAPP on Friday, April 19th, 2013
I had a silent miscarriage and found out at my 12 week scan that I was no longer pregnant a few weeks ago. Not even 48 hours after finding out the worst news of my life that killed me inside my sister decided to rub ...

Child’s Behavior Changes During and After Therapy

By Daniel J. Tomasulo, PhD, TEP, MFA, MAPP on Thursday, April 18th, 2013
My 4 year old suffered neglect and abuse from birth to age 2.5. She has been in therapy for over a year. I am afraid she and her brother (6) have been programmed by therapy. My children are both very happy kids ...

Not Getting Along with My Boyfriend

By Daniel J. Tomasulo, PhD, TEP, MFA, MAPP on Tuesday, April 16th, 2013
My boyfriend and I have been dating for about a year. We've been through a lot but always found a way to work things out. Our biggest problem I believe is communication and my insecurities. We have taken some big steps recently. We both have ...

Always Expect to be Left

By Dr. Marie Hartwell-Walker on Tuesday, April 16th, 2013
I am a sixteen year old female and throughout my life, I have moved cities very often and been to 6 different schools in 11 years of education due to my father's career choice. Because I have moved around so much, it is very hard ...

Wanting to End Lengthy Marriage

By Daniel J. Tomasulo, PhD, TEP, MFA, MAPP on Monday, April 15th, 2013
I have been married to my husband for 18 years this December. We have two beautiful sons together. My husband treats one son more favorably than the other. Both of our sons are biologically for him. He has cheated on me ...

Guilt over Being Abused

By Dr. Marie Hartwell-Walker on Saturday, April 13th, 2013
When I was in 2nd grade, I was molested by the grandfather of a neighbor, who was a couple years older than me. I don't remember all the specifics of what happened with him, but I do remember sitting on his leg while not ...

Regression of Adolescent Behavior

By Kristina Randle, Ph.D., LCSW on Friday, April 12th, 2013
As a teenager I experienced violent anger which resulted in self mutilation. I spoke with and wrote to a "demon" that I believed was the real me trying to escape. I experienced episodes of increased strength when angry. I lived in a reality where I ...

Being Bullied, Need Help

By Dr. Marie Hartwell-Walker on Tuesday, April 9th, 2013
Well I get bullied like CRAZY people throw apples at my head on the bus i get called a whale, useless, SPED (i am not special),ranga, faggot and most of the things you could think of. My parents have told me they wish i was never ...