Ask the Psychologist, Page 314

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.

Haunted by Memories of a Job Held Years Ago

By Dr Joseph M Carver, PhD | 26 September 2007

Q: I cannot stop thinking about a job that I lost over 17 years ago. For 9 years I was very committed to an employer and had built a team which made him very wealthy. I did an exceptional job, going well beyond the call and never asked for compensation while weathering his numerous bad [...]

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15 Year-Old Son Becoming Hostile in Family Situations

By Dr Joseph M Carver, PhD | 26 September 2007

Q: My 15 yr old son and I get along OK; he asks me for things when he needs them. Lately, though, he has been getting mad over the littlest things and calls me names, like B**ch, and A**hole. He has called his sister names, too (she is turning 10 soon). He can’t fight with [...]

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Why Was I Prescribed an Antidepressant for Menopause?

By Dr Joseph M Carver, PhD | 25 September 2007

Q: Hello, I am 49 years old and am having problems with menopause, hot flashes, night sweats, irritability, not sleeping well, emotional, fatigue, weight gain. When I went to the doctor she seemed to think that Citalopram 20 mg will help me feel better, feel less fatigued, have more energy etc. I’m really not happy [...]

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Insomnia and Thinking Too Much…What is This?

By Dr Joseph M Carver, PhD | 25 September 2007

Q: Hi! Ever since I was little, I’ve always had trouble sleeping. I tend to think a lot at night, but not always about bad things. Sometimes I think about something wonderful that just happened in my life, or sometimes I think about all the things I have to do the next day, but lots [...]

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New Boyfriend Seems to Be Moving In…Without Asking

By Dr Joseph M Carver, PhD | 25 September 2007

Q: I am a 52-year-old widow who has just recently started dating once again. I met a man who is 55 and divorced. When we first met and started dating he told me that he was retired, so he has a lot of time on his hands. After a couple of dates I invited him [...]

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