‘Maturity’ Questions at Ask the Psychologist: Online Clinical Psychologist, Page 5

Q: I was wondering if it’s possible for someone to “grow out” of Asperger’s Syndrome. When I was younger, I had all the typical symptoms of Asperger’s. I had heightened sensory sensitivity and was easily irritated by loud noises or certain fabrics. I had nervous twitches and a bit of temper that I often couldn’t [...]

Q: I’m at my wits’ end. My 18-year old son just got his grades today from his 2nd semester at Community College. He got 2 F’s and 2 Withdrawals. I had no idea this was happening. I asked every day how classes were going, whether he had any homework tonight, any papers, was studying for [...]

Q: I know that no one can diagnose me over the internet. But I’m beginning to wonder if I might have Borderline Personality Disorder.
I am a 19-year-old male college student. For at least the past five years, I have been a very emotionally volatile person. Close friends have thought I might be bipolar, but [...]

Q: I’m a freshman, and there’s just so much depression surrounding me. You see, my best friend used to cut her wrists, and I fear she’s reverted back to old habits. She refuses to talk to me about it, and I get that it might be a tough subject, but she shuts me out completely. [...]

Q: After a five-year marriage and a string of de facto relationships, I’ve decided I’m not marriage material. I’ve actually been explicitly told so — more than once! I’m simply not cut out for it, at least not in the sense of “happily ever after” stories. It is not the challenge of cohabiting with another, [...]