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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.

Could Strattera Be the Magic Pill My Easily Stressed Wife Needs?

Last updated 5th November 2009

Q: I am a single dad with two children. It wasn’t always that way, but their mother simply can’t deal with them. She only has them 4 days per month but still seems to have difficulty handling them because they stress her out so much.
I started seeing the children’s mother 12 years ago. We had [...]

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Narcissistic Personality Disorder Husband is Using Our Kids

Last updated 4th November 2009

Q: My husband has Narcissistic Personality Disorder, and I am currently divorcing him after a marriage of over 17 years of torment.
My kids are now teenagers, and my husband has started “using” them to do things that strictly benefit him. He rewards them with a little money for doing these things, effectively manipulating them.
As a [...]

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Stressed By My Studies and the Loss of My Childhood

Last updated 4th November 2009

Q: I’m a 16-year-old student in the 11th grade. Since the age of 12, I’ve experienced occasional bouts of depression and have struggled with fears such as the fear of death and so on. Recently, my anxiety has increased, and I’m under a lot of stress because of my studies. On top of that, whenever [...]

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Why Do I Push Every Guy Away?

Last updated 4th November 2009

Q: I’m 26 years old, and I was sexually abused when I was 10. My abuser was my brother’s best mate whom my mum had taken in. The day after it happened, he robbed our house, and we have never seen him again.
Although I’ve never really told too many others what happened, I’ve lived with [...]

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How Do I Stop Hitting People Who Upset Me?

Last updated 4th November 2009

Q: The first time this happened was when I was younger. Somebody did something, and I just got so mad that I hit him. Since I’ve gotten older, I’ve done this a time or two. I don’t beat the crap out of anyone! But I do hurt and hit them. When I realize that I’ve [...]

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