Self-esteem Articles

Something Wrong with Me?

By Kristina Randle, Ph.D., LCSW on Monday, March 11th, 2013
I want to be sure before I go to a doctor. My dad is abusive to my brother, I get bullied because I like rock music, and i have had other life events which make me want to cut myself and often think about suicide. ...

Borderline? Sociopathic?

By Daniel J. Tomasulo, PhD, TEP, MFA, MAPP on Sunday, March 10th, 2013
Ever since I was little (5-6) I've been stealing (little things, not expensive or important), lying, and acting impulsively. I've gotten into trouble at home, at work, at school, and even with the law for different things. But somehow, I'm never remorseful or feel guilty ...

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 ...

Issues from Abuse, Neglect

By Kristina Randle, Ph.D., LCSW on Friday, March 8th, 2013
I am coming to this site for a few reasons. My roommate and good friend is a psychology student. He fears that I may have some psychological issues that stem from a wide variety of childhood abuse I endured at a young age. Since I'm ...

Jealousy, Insecurity Cause Breakup

By Daniel J. Tomasulo, PhD, TEP, MFA, MAPP on Friday, March 8th, 2013
My boyfriend broke up with me because I pushed him too much about "bad feelings" towards his 30-year-old good female friend. He made friends with her and if it wasn't for her according to him we wouldn't have gotten back together. How come I feel ...

Intense Feelings Cause Worry

By Kristina Randle, Ph.D., LCSW on Thursday, March 7th, 2013
Since I was in high school I have suffered from depression. I always thought so little of myself and how can others possibly like me? I kept few friends and had quite a few boyfriends. I had a boyfriend for about 7 years. I always ...

I Can’t Stand My Life

By Daniel J. Tomasulo, PhD, TEP, MFA, MAPP on Thursday, March 7th, 2013
So I have had a harsh childhood, I would say. My parents got divorced when I was young. I think my mother did drugs or something, I really never knew why they got divorced. I've had a total of three step moms and I don't ...

Just Learned Boyfriend Cheated Years Ago

By Dr. Marie Hartwell-Walker on Wednesday, March 6th, 2013
My boyfriend of 8 years cheated 6 years ago and i just found out. I found out from one of his old friends. When I approached him about it he denied it. Finally he admitted it but said it only happened one time and he ...

Cheating Boyfriend

By Dr. Marie Hartwell-Walker on Tuesday, March 5th, 2013
I have dated my boyfriend for 2 years. He is 20 years old and is the same age as me. We never really had the dating situation, we just moved in together. He moved in with me at our home town. Now we are living ...

How to Stop Overthinking?

By Kristina Randle, Ph.D., LCSW on Monday, March 4th, 2013
I tend to over think A LOT. I always end up convincing myself of negative things. I feel like i battle with myself in my mind. Like, my voice in my head fights with my conscious self. For example, i may be in a social ...

Boyfriend Refuses Couples Therapy

By Dr. Marie Hartwell-Walker on Monday, March 4th, 2013
My bf and I have been together for 9 years. We have three children and also own a business together. He has asked me to marry him but I told him that it wasn't going to happen until we seek counseling for the issue that ...

Will He Give Me Another Chance?

By Dr. Marie Hartwell-Walker on Sunday, March 3rd, 2013
I am 37 yr female Palestinian and my ex is 27yr old. He just broke up with me after a year and a few months of dating. He says we are on different paths in life. I believe he feels I pressured him about wanting ...