Ask the Psychologist, Page 317

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.

Can a 3 Year Old Be Suicidal?

Last updated 31st May 2007

Q: I suppose this is a question with multiple facets to it.
Can a 3-year-old child be suicidal? The parent is insisting the child is suicidal due to the child’s father’s illness which included a 6 week coma of the father — doctors not allowing the child to see its father during this time period. Do [...]

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I Might be Bipolar. Who Do I Need to See?

Last updated 31st May 2007

Q: I have many of the symptoms if not all (lol) of Bipolar Manic Depression, along with Insomnia and Anxiety attacks on a daily basis… Who do I need to discuss this with? What is the difference between a Psychologist and a Psychiatrist, and which should I see?

A: Bipolar Disorder is a psychiatric condition [...]

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With My Son, Is it Paranoia or Jealousy?

Last updated 31st May 2007

Q: Hello. I am trying to figure out whether I am being paranoid or should I be worried. The mother of my son has a friend that I feel is trying to be too much of a parent to my four-year-old son. She recently tried to tell my how much my son loves her; when [...]

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Can’t Sleep…

Last updated 30th May 2007

Q: I am 28 years old. My problem began 3 weeks ago. I cannot sleep; I spend the whole night thinking. Sometimes I sleep 2 hours, but it is difficult to relax. I close my eyes to try to sleep, but I feel my eyeballs rolling over for all sides. I despair of not being [...]

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Will Therapy Help Someone Who Is Histrionic?

Last updated 30th May 2007

Q: Dear Dr. Carver,
Thank you for your excellent work regarding determining whether one’s partner/spouse/significant other is manipulative and controlling, and how to deal with this ‘loser.’
I am in a marriage of nearly three years. We dated about one year with an 8 month engagement prior to the wedding. Before the marriage, my spouse constantly tried [...]

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