Ask the Psychologist, Page 9

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.

Medical Student Feeling Sad

By Dr Alisa Robinson, PhD | 1 March 2010
Medical Student Feeling Sad
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Q: I am 21 years old and in my 5th year of medical school. I’ve been experiencing some symptoms, and I need your help to sort this out. It started about 6 months ago when I used to like a girl and it didn’t work out well. I was hurt when the relationship didn’t work [...]

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Can’t Stop Obsessing About Girlfriend’s Sexual Past

By Dr George Simon, PhD | 1 March 2010
Can’t Stop Obsessing About Girlfriend’s Sexual Past
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Q: I’m 41 years old and have been struggling for several years with an obsession about my girlfriend’s past sexual relationships. We’ve been together for over 6 years, and I would say it is an otherwise excellent relationship. She is good to me, I enjoy being with her, and we share similar values and viewpoints [...]

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Missing a Destructive, Abusive Relationship: Stockholm Syndrome?

By Dr George Simon, PhD | 26 February 2010
Missing a Destructive, Abusive Relationship: Stockholm Syndrome?
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Q: I was in a relationship that was physically, mentally, verbally, and emotionally abusive. Yet, for some strange reason, I find myself missing the relationship. I also don’t understand why I tolerated it for 18 months. The jerk also had the nerve to hang up on me and not answer my calls, like I it [...]

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Domestic Squabbles: Is My Partner Delusional?

By Dr Cynthia Giocomarra, PsyD | 25 February 2010
Domestic Squabbles: Is My Partner Delusional?
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Q: When a married couple recalls details of a specific and particularly escalated argument, how can they recall it almost completely opposite from one another? Is it possible that one is actually skewing the reality of the details of the argument so they believe they were the one who was the victim of the argument? [...]

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Should I Help My Ex-Husband Father Another Child?

By Dr George Simon, PhD | 25 February 2010
Should I Help My Ex-Husband Father Another Child?
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Q: I’ve been divorced from my ex-husband about two and a half years now. We have a cordial relationship, but sometimes it gets out of hand. We had two beautiful young boys together, which is the main reason why I haven’t completely moved on. I still see my ex, and we sleep together occasionally, even [...]

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