‘CBT’ Questions at Ask the Psychologist: Online Clinical Psychologist, Page 10

The following questions are related to ‘CBT’ at Ask the Psychologist: Online Clinical Psychologist.

Taking Xanax, and My Anxiety is Worse than Ever

By Dr George Simon, PhD | 18 May 2009

Q: I am 19 years old, and I have been experiencing anxiety since I was 14, around the beginning of high school. Everything was fine for the first couple of days, but then I started feeling light headed and nauseous. My hands and neck went numb and I felt like I couldn’t move or I [...]

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How to Overcome Shyness

By Dr George Simon, PhD | 15 May 2009

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 [...]

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I Can’t Believe My 11-Year-Old Child is Taking Prozac

By Dr George Simon, PhD | 12 May 2009

Q: My eleven-year-old daughter has always been slightly anxious. For the most part, however, she has been a happy child and we have been able to work through her fears in the past. One example of the type anxiety she has struggled with is that she used to fear spending the night away from home. [...]

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Compulsive Gambling: What Can I Do to Control My Impulses?

By Dr George Simon, PhD | 6 May 2009

Q: I recently read an article on impulse control disorder. I am a compulsive gambler. I go gambling approximately once a month and spend around $1000. Trust me, I don’t have the money. If I lose, I feel this unstoppable need to steal something. It’s always small, but nonetheless, it’s stealing.
I have recently attained my [...]

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The Role of Hope in Treating Severe Chronic Depression

By Dr George Simon, PhD | 22 April 2009

Q: I was diagnosed with depression when I was 16, and now 7 years later have been diagnosed more specifically as Melancholic Depressive and Borderline Personality Disorder. I would say I have been suicidal for most of my life, with urges and intent increasing and decreasing. More recently I have been overwhelmed with hopelessness and [...]

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