The following questions are related to ‘Depression’ at Ask the Psychologist: Online Clinical Psychologist.
Q: I have suffered from depression and anxiety for most of my life. I was on medication for several years in my early 20’s. Unfortunately, I experienced a bad reaction to the medication (Prozac) that I was given at the time and tried to hurt myself, so I was taken off of it and then [...]
Q: I have a couple of questions concerning job related burn-out and emotional detachment.
My wife recently completed an extremely demanding project that lasted 3-1/2 years. This project kept her away from home for several weeks at a time, particularly over the last year. For the last 2 years, she has had shown various signs of [...]
Q: My ex-boyfriend is my closest friend, and we are trying to live together as roommates. But I’m beginning to get emotionally exhausted, and I’m not sure if our current arrangement is healthy for either of us.
My ex suffers from Social Anxiety Disorder and Depression. When I first met him, he was on medication and [...]
Q: I am a 22-year-old female who has been dating my now 34-year-old boyfriend for 5 years.
After the first year of our relationship his true character became evident to me. He is an alcoholic who, when drunk, becomes violent toward only me. I’ve spent the past 4 years of my relationship being physically and emotionally [...]
Q: I am writing to get some advice about my Mom. She is a very big-hearted woman, but she has some really serious psychological issues and really needs help.
My mom is absolutely terrified of being judged. She has very high anxiety and stress, and over the last 2 years she has “lost her voice” and [...]
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