Psychology Articles

Should I See a Doctor?

By Dr. Marie Hartwell-Walker on Monday, February 6th, 2012
well, i know for a fact i have depression. my friend had it exactly how i have it and well vicodine helps a lot with that, but it does affect my life since i have no energy and no fun at all when i am ...
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Insecure

By Daniel J. Tomasulo, PhD, TEP, MFA on Monday, February 6th, 2012
Being successful works against me because no one understands why I’m so insecure. When it comes to school, work, finances, I feel like I have things together. Even though I feel like I don't really know what I’m doing I manage to keep things together on ...
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Does Psychosis Go Away on its Own?

By Kristina Randle, Ph.D., LCSW on Saturday, February 4th, 2012
About 8mths ago, my husband woke one day and said he was hearing voice, he complained of headaches; he wasn’t sleeping and became very religious. He said my family had tried to poison him or something spiritual- he also was paranoid. He was very cold, ...
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Lying and Manipulating Others: What’s Wrong?

By Kristina Randle, Ph.D., LCSW on Wednesday, February 1st, 2012
I am 18 and a freshman in college. Since I have been here, I have become increasingly socially isolated. The only person I talk to is my roommate, and we are not close. In the past I have attempted suicide a few times, but I ...
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Need Ideas to Justify Freedom from Self-Injury

By Kristina Randle, Ph.D., LCSW on Tuesday, January 31st, 2012
Sorry to waste your time with a problem that is completely my fault, but I have been free of self-injury for over 1000 days now, but it is still a fight sometimes. All the information on the internet seems to say find someone to talk ...
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Family Thinks I Am Schizophrenic

By Kristina Randle, Ph.D., LCSW on Thursday, January 26th, 2012
I have lived with depression/social anxiety and selective-mutism for the past 4-5 years. I recently had my sister express her concern for my mental health. She begged me to seek help. I engage in cutting, overdosing, starvation. I have cut since the age of 14 and ...
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Something Socially Wrong with Me?

By Kristina Randle, Ph.D., LCSW on Wednesday, January 25th, 2012
I'm stable. I go to school and get good grades. I come from a traditional nuclear family, I know they love me, and I love them back even if they get on my nerves. However, lately I have very distressed about myself. I feel like ...
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Do I Really Want a Sex Change?

By Kristina Randle, Ph.D., LCSW on Monday, January 23rd, 2012
I want to be a Woman but I don't know about getting a Sex Change. That is extreme and I am scared. I live with my mom and her boyfriend and my mom does not let me cross-dress in public because she fears that I will ...
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Hating Myself and Humanity

By Kristina Randle, Ph.D., LCSW on Tuesday, January 10th, 2012
Well, I should begin by saying I grew up in a few broken homes and the stereotypical dysfunctional upbringing. Moving from school to school and really only having stability the first six years of my life. I use to be an outgoing kid, but in ...
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Teen Feels “Different”

By Dr. Marie Hartwell-Walker on Wednesday, January 4th, 2012
I am 14 years old, I am female, and I have known I was different ever since I was about seven years old. When I was seven, these "voices" started talking in my head. I didn't know any different, but what they were saying scared ...
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Insecurity in Friendships

By Kristina Randle, Ph.D., LCSW on Tuesday, December 27th, 2011
When I was about 6 years old, I was sexually and physically abused for about 7 years. For many years I was seriously unable to make lasting friendships or able to open up. I have begun to be more social, but I have developed emotional ...
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I Can’t Talk to Authority Figures

By Daniel J. Tomasulo, PhD, TEP, MFA on Tuesday, December 20th, 2011
For as long as I can remember I've had difficulty approaching people in positions of power. By this I mean people like: my boss, professors/teachers, landlords and in some cases, my own parents. This has restricted my personal growth in many ways. I struggle in ...
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