Psychology Articles

Relationship Fixing?

By Daniel J. Tomasulo, PhD, TEP, MFA, MAPP on Wednesday, March 13th, 2013
My boyfriend and I have been together for a year and four months. Two weeks ago, he said he needed a break due to stress. About a week ago, we broke up, getting back together about a day later. He blamed the stress on me, and ...

I Didn’t Marry My Soul Mate

By Daniel J. Tomasulo, PhD, TEP, MFA, MAPP on Saturday, March 9th, 2013
Ok so I am 25 years old and have been married for 3 years however I have always felt like I’m married to someone who is just a friend. I love her but not in the romantic sense and unfortunately I know I’ve used her ...

Confusion Keeps Me from Honesty

By Daniel J. Tomasulo, PhD, TEP, MFA, MAPP on Wednesday, February 27th, 2013
I am 25 years old. I grew up in an alcoholic/addict home where neglect and abuse were the norm. I have struggled with major social anxiety my whole life and have been unable to really ever feel fully connected to ...

Urge to Kill

By Kristina Randle, Ph.D., LCSW on Friday, February 22nd, 2013
This general question has been asked but my situation is slightly different. I have been diagnosed with major depression with psychosis truth is however I'm faking it because I am afraid to tell the truth Which is I have no feelings toward people. I want ...

Raised Without a Mom

By Daniel J. Tomasulo, PhD, TEP, MFA, MAPP on Monday, February 18th, 2013
My mother hasn’t been around most of my life. She has been a drug addict since before I was born and my parents divorced when I was 5. Then she moved back in when I was 7 or 8 and my dad kicked her out ...

Am I Depressed?

By Daniel J. Tomasulo, PhD, TEP, MFA, MAPP on Saturday, February 16th, 2013
I have been having trouble sleeping and occasionally suffer from nightmares. I always feel as though I am worthless and feel like I am guilty and should be punished. I often feel unloved or uncared although I am sure I am. I feel like I ...

My Mom Is Horrid

By Daniel J. Tomasulo, PhD, TEP, MFA, MAPP on Friday, February 15th, 2013
So, over the last eight months, my mom has been doing really bad stuff. I'll start from the beginning. So, my mom has been sleeping around with a bunch of guys. I'm surprised she doesn't have an STD. But anyway. She is either never home ...

Can BDSM Behavior Be Healthy?

By Daniel J. Tomasulo, PhD, TEP, MFA, MAPP on Thursday, February 7th, 2013
Me and my boyfriend have been dating for more than 3 years, and about the get married soon, he was the one that introduced me into this world, I can't help but feel that there is something wrong with this kind of passion to BDSM. I ...

Unsolved Problem

By Daniel J. Tomasulo, PhD, TEP, MFA, MAPP on Wednesday, February 6th, 2013
I have never been to a therapist before because I always thought that it would be better if I can get better on my own or with the help of friends or family ... However, I have been having a problem for three to four ...

Friendless and Alone

By Daniel J. Tomasulo, PhD, TEP, MFA, MAPP on Tuesday, February 5th, 2013
I am 21 years old and I feel like I have no friends in life. After high school I lost touch with a lot of people, which I know is normal (a lot of them moved away). I did not make any good friends in ...

Can’t Stop Worrying About My Relationship.

By Daniel J. Tomasulo, PhD, TEP, MFA, MAPP on Wednesday, January 30th, 2013
I've been with my boyfriend For about 8 months now, and this is my first real relationship. It hasn't been easy, we both have depression, and I'm a generally jealous person. Over the summer, his ex tried to get back with him, and although he ...

Self-Confidence and Body Image Issue

By Daniel J. Tomasulo, PhD, TEP, MFA, MAPP on Sunday, January 27th, 2013
I am looking for ways to fully accept my body. I have been in a long distance relationship for two years with an amazing man who loves me as I am. I just can't fathom why he does. I have a huge abdomen, round rear-end, ...