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Why Did I Hallucinate So Bad as a Child?

From the : I was about 5 when I began hallucinating. It always started audibly. It would be many voices, all at once. I couldn’t make out any words...

Something Is Wrong with Me

By Kristina Randle, Ph.D., LCSW

Despite tireless efforts so that my family stays in the dark, I’ve known for years now that there is something wrong with me. I have a family history of...

Have I Violated Therapy Boundaries?

By Daniel J. Tomasulo, PhD, TEP, MFA, MAPP

I’ve seen my current T for a year and we have managed to build a good and trustworthy relationship. Now he started his summer vacation,I last met him 3...

First Gender Dysphoria at 22

By Kristina Randle, Ph.D., LCSW

For as long as I can remember I identified as male and had no issues with the biological body I had (I was ashamed of it a little bit...

My Family Are Trying to Split Us Up!

By Daniel J. Tomasulo, PhD, TEP, MFA, MAPP

My fiancee, Emily, and I have been together since January this year. Both of us have mental health issues, and yeah sure it has some rocky moments but we...

Fear of Psychosis/Schizophrenia & Possible Early Warning Signs

By Kristina Randle, Ph.D., LCSW

About a year ago I developed severe anxiety and had several panic attacks a day. Over time I developed more and more symptoms such as intrusive thoughts etc. However...

For background: I have been diagnosed with chronic severe treatment resistant Major Depressive Disorder, PTSD, PMDD, GAD, and mild agoraphobia. All those combined equals lots of sleep disturbance, including...

I Am Stuck (and Been for a Long Time Now)

By Daniel J. Tomasulo, PhD, TEP, MFA, MAPP

Thanks for listening to me. I am just somebody with a severely messed up life. This isn’t even the start of it sadly enough. I have been abused all...