‘Alcohol’ Questions at Ask the Psychologist: Online Clinical Psychologist, Page 2

Q: I would just like to get some advice if I can. I feel as if neither one of my parents really wants or loves me. My mom and dad both drink a lot. My mom used to leave us home alone or with some random drunk person she barely knew. My dad would do [...]

Q: A close friend told me she had finally found herself a good man. I was very happy for her. She said he was 55 and lived at home with his mother. He was a deacon in church, sang in the choir, and knew the Bible from beginning to end. He had just ended a [...]

Q: I’ve been with my boyfriend for 6 years and know I should leave him. I do care for him but he seems to depend on me all the time to manage the responsibilities of life. I work two jobs. I also have a son to care for. My boyfriend seems to care about my [...]

Q: I’m a 28-year old male with a graduate degree. I’m married and own a new home, but my career is stagnant because of my severe shyness. Ever since I can remember, I’ve found it very difficult not only to talk to strangers, but also to interact with friends and acquaintances. There are many opportunities [...]

Q: I need some information about psychiatric illnesses. I am 29 and have gone through substance abuse treatment and have been clean and sober for over 2 years now. I have a brother who is 33 who I thought was also alcoholic, but now I’m coming to believe he is schizophrenic.
My brother claims people [...]