‘Depression’ Questions at Ask the Psychologist: Online Clinical Psychologist, Page 3

Q: I’m wondering how I can stop obsessing about food all the time.
I’m a 20-year-old female, and I’ve had OCD since I was little. It got really bad when I started living in Egypt about 6 years ago. Two years ago I lost about 20 pounds with diet and exercise but have had obsessions about [...]

Q: I’ve been dealing with mild anxiety my whole life. I’ve had a couple major panic attacks, one when I was 12 and the other at age 23. I was able to overcome those, but for some reason I’m experiencing some anxiety lately that feels very different. I’ve had to deal with numerous stressful issues [...]

Q: I am a 19-year-old male. In the past couple of months I have developed a weird behavior: when I hear a beautiful, touching story, whether true or not, or listen to very emotional and expressive music, I increasingly often feel like I have to cry. I know I can control the urge, but the [...]

Q: My husband had a “nervous breakdown” a few months ago. It started with his becoming withdrawn and suspicious about what others were saying about him. At the time, he was finishing up his degree and trying to get a job. In the end, however, he couldn’t find work. He has always been quiet and [...]

Q: At fourteen, is it normal to feel like you don’t really fit into your life? Is it normal to feel like you should be someone else? I’m afraid I’m becoming depressed or something because mental health disorders run in my family. I also grew up in a dysfunctional home. My dad left my mom, [...]