I Don’t Know What’s Wrong with Me
I’m not in a constant state of sadness, but I have moments where I feel very sad, sometimes even suicidal. I recently asked my parents if I could get a therapist, but I only mentioned stress because I thought they
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I Think My Partner’s Daughter Is in Love with My Partner
I am 22. My partner is 38. His daughter is 16. I have witnessed some ghastly behavior from his daughter. She has always hated me and has always tried to get rid of me, but now she’s going too far.
What’s Wrong with My Brother?
From the U.S.: So this started happening summer of last year. My brother all of a sudden threw all his clothes away for no reason. He would often come to my room at night and say ask how my day
Why Do I Feel So Bored and Stuck?
From Wales (edited from a much longer letter): I feel that I am not enjoying my life, I am filled with regrets, have social anxiety and probably aspergers and let my low self esteem pull me down and feel I
I Need Help Dealing with My Mother’s Unstable Emotions
from a teen in the U.S.: Hello. I wanted to speak to someone who may be able to tell me How to deal with my mother, whose emotion are back and forth. I’m in 11th grade and I’m currently working
Suffering an Unexpected Betrayal
My daughter and the man that I loved both had a relationship behind my back. More than two months ago more my daughter and the man with whom I had a relationship (today a friendship) went to live together but
I Have a Diagnosis But No Treatment
From a teen in the U.S. Everyday I have thoughts of death, hurting people or myself. I hate it. I cant control my thoughts. I hurt myself and don’t realize it until its done. I have bee diagnosed with, ADHD,
Empty Nest Syndrome?
My son has been at basic training for almost two months and I’m having a hard time adjusting. I’m at the point where I don’t even want to go to bed or turn the lights off. He’s left before for
Family Breaking Up Due to My Aunt
I am graduating in May with a degree in Psychology. My family is going through basically a break up because of my Aunt. I personally believe she has gone untreated for most of her life with either schizophrenia or a
Why My Girlfriend Is Trying to Save Her Stepfather After Being Sexually Abused by Him?
One month ago. She said about her secret a few days ago to me. My GF is now 19. Her stepfather first physically abused her when she was 7-8. In the beginning, it was forced. But when she grew an
My Mother Is Still Married to My Abuser
I was molested by my stepdad at age 13. I was sick (stomach bug) and my stepdad asked if I wanted to take a bath. I said yes, but did NOT consent to being undressed and bathed by him. He
How Can I Keep a Toxic Person from Affecting My Mood?
From the U.S.: I have to deal with a toxic family member on a daily basis due to shared familial responsibilities. This person was physically and verbally abusive until I was nearly 30 and now resorts to toxic rants and