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.

I Suddenly Repeat Phrases

Last updated 1st October 2007

Q: Hello, There is something funny that I do, and I don’t understand it. I tend to think too much, and sometimes I get really confused. Anyway, every once in a while, I’ll say something without even meaning to say it. For instance, say, I’m thinking about my day, then, all of the sudden, I’ll [...]

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PTSD and Stress: Can You Suggest A Better Course of Treatment?

Last updated 1st October 2007

Q: I have Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (chronic prolonged anxiety since the age of 8 and anxiety attacks), fluid still coming out of my breasts since the birth of my son (he’s 3, and the prolactin test came back normal), and weight gain if I’m not exercising constantly. I’ve had severe acne (which has been treated [...]

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Husband Obsessed With Internet Porn

Last updated 28th September 2007

Q: My husband thinks that it’s OK to look at porn on the computer ALL THE TIME! When he gets up in the morning before work he will look at the “Free Porn of the day clip”. When he gets home from work, he will work on the computer and look at porn, while the [...]

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Childhood Abuse and Histrionic Personality Disorder

Last updated 28th September 2007

Q: If I know someone who has a histrionic personality type, how likely is it that they were abused as children?

A: Difficulties in childhood are often associated with the development of personality disorders and Histrionic Personality Disorder (HPD) is no exception. Some professionals believe HPD is the product of a dysfunctional relationship between the individual [...]

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Disturbing Thoughts and Depression

Last updated 27th September 2007

Q: I am being tortured by very disturbing Intrusive Thoughts. My GP is treating me for Depression, and he has given me Citalopram. I would like to know what’s causing this terrifying disorder.

A: Two things are probably producing your intrusive, disturbing thoughts. You are being treated for depression, and the presence of obsessive thoughts, especially [...]

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