‘Anxiety and Stress’ Questions at Ask the Psychologist: Online Clinical Psychologist, Page 57

Q: I’m a married man, 48 years old, working as an engineer. My primary passion is to become a freelance writer. Even after trying a lot I can hardly write anything. I went through a lot of manuals, books, and internet information on the subject. As I am growing older I feel I cannot fulfil [...]

Q: I am emotionally tired of drama in my life — with my parents, money, work — and I want to be independent. I just do not know where to start. Any suggestions…?

A: When we are emotionally tired, surrounded by stressors (parents, money, work, etc.), and can’t seem to reach our goals (independence) — that [...]

Q: My sister has had weird symptoms in the last week. All of a sudden out of nowhere she can’t stop crying and she has no idea why. She has been crying on and off everyday and she isn’t upset, she just cries. She also has been extremely nauseous everytime she tries to eat. It’s [...]

Q: Hi, I’m 15 years old and I’m suffering from severe Anxiety/Panic Attacks. I’ve looked it all up and discovered that much, but no matter what I do, I don’t know how to quit obsessing over my anxiety. Breathing exercises don’t work…and I’m always paranoid and on edge. I’m really whiney about my anxiety and [...]

Q: I have Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (chronic prolonged anxiety since the age of 8 and anxiety attacks), fluid still coming out of my breasts since the birth of my son (he’s 3, and the prolactin test came back normal), and weight gain if I’m not exercising constantly. I’ve had severe acne (which has been treated [...]