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Uncomfortable in Workplace Staff Meetings

Monday, November 17th, 2008
Q. Recently, the person leading our weekly staff meetings (at one time a MSW; although, not currently licensed.) began asking questions from If, questions from the game of life. They have included "Would ... Read more... »

Return to Work After Major Depressive Episode?

Monday, October 6th, 2008
Q. My Life had been out of control for months. I had been having high pain levels, with high stress and anxiety. I thought I was burnt out in my present bedside nursing position ... Read more... »

Student Nurse with Psychosis Problems: How Can I Get Help?

Monday, August 11th, 2008
Q. Recently I feel like I'm going a bit mad. I was diagnosed with borderline personality disorder a couple of years ago but even then i thought the diagnosis was a bit off as ... Read more... »

Do I Discuss Past Mental Health Issues During a Job Interview?

Monday, August 11th, 2008
Q. I am extremely sensitive and it's not helping me in my life. I am a recovering alcoholic (8 years sober) and had a nervous breakdown four years ago where I checked myself into ... Read more... »

Disability for Avoidant Personality Disorder?

Monday, June 23rd, 2008
Q. Would having avoidant personality disorder qualify me for disability or SSI in Pennsylvania? Depression and anxiety have kept me from working, led to me dropping out of college. My parents support me at ... Read more... »

How Should I Handle Co-worker with Memory Problems

Sunday, April 13th, 2008
Q. I am an office administrator in a very small office (just me, my boss, and my assistant; only my boss is full time). My assistant, a 71-year-old female, has been here a year. ... Read more... »

What can I do about fearing my husband’s death?

Sunday, June 3rd, 2007
Q: My husband and I just retired a couple of years ago and even though I'm only in my late-50's I have started worrying about getting older, my health, and his death; he's 7 ... Read more... »

How can I convince my husband to attend treatment?

Monday, April 30th, 2007
Q. My husband was diagnosed with bipolar and refuses to take medication due to he can not hold his license for his position at work. He has been with the company for 25 ... Read more... »

What type of help should my boyfriend seek?

Sunday, April 15th, 2007
Q: My boyfriend works for a trucking company and his job has really changed him, he's always stressed out, forgets things, and worries constantly. He used to be a happy go lucky type of guy. ... Read more... »

How to Be Healthy Even When Disabled & Not Employed

Monday, April 4th, 2005
Q. I'd appreciate hearing your thoughts on how folks who are not able to work for pay, can keep a good sense of self esteem and health. Our culture tends to push the idea that ... Read more... »

Feeling uncharacteristically irresponsible

Sunday, March 20th, 2005
Q. I am a 35 year old married woman, and have been responsible to a T ever since my mom died when I was 15 and I took over management of the house and ... Read more... »

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