Ask the Psychologist, Page 271

What would a psychologist say? There's an easy way to find out: just ask! Get feedback directly from a Clinical Psychologist on issues ranging from relationships to depression and anxiety, trauma, and a whole bunch more. Please note that replies are provided for informational and educational purposes only.

Sudden School Anxiety and Marijuana Use

By Dr Joseph M Carver, PhD | 7 January 2008

Q: I am 16 and I have just started to develop strong anxieties during the last year. These anxieties have caused me to miss almost a whole year of school because I cannot get myself to go, and after not going even for one day the anxiety just gets worse and worse due to the [...]

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I Have Problems Remembering What Sober Feels Like

By Dr Joseph M Carver, PhD | 4 January 2008

Q: Hi, Recently I have been having problems remembering what being sober feels like. I feel like I’m high despite being sober. I feel like what’s around me is lucid and not real. This then triggers a very panicked feeling which I then have to calm myself down from. Any idea about this?

A: There’s not [...]

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Teen Boyfriend Drops I-Love-You But I’m Not Ready for It

By Dr Joseph M Carver, PhD | 4 January 2008

Q: My relationship got the Kiss of Death: I’ve been dating this boy for about 3 months now, and most of it has been rather pleasant, and I’ve been happy. I’ve had my worries and doubts, but that comes with every relationship. Recently, though, my doubts and uncertainties have been getting bigger, and I find [...]

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Honor-Student Daughter Becoming Painful to Live With

By Dr Joseph M Carver, PhD | 4 January 2008

Q: My 17-year-old daughter’s health has been deteriorating. Blood tests revealed her iron level was at 4.7, and she was put on supplements. Her red count was OK though. Her period was very irregular and severe. She has battled with PMS for the last two years. Now though she is experiencing severe mood swings thoughout [...]

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Church Support for an Emotional Affair?

By Dr Joseph M Carver, PhD | 3 January 2008

Q: My husband had an emotional affair with a woman, where he sat with her as A COUPLE, IN CHURCH, for many years. I’m having a great deal of difficulty getting past this betrayal, especially since church is meant to be a spritual place, where one reflects on life, with others. I was true to [...]

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