‘PTSD’ Questions at Ask the Psychologist: Online Clinical Psychologist

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

Why Do I Push Every Guy Away?

Last updated 4th November 2009

Q: I’m 26 years old, and I was sexually abused when I was 10. My abuser was my brother’s best mate whom my mum had taken in. The day after it happened, he robbed our house, and we have never seen him again.
Although I’ve never really told too many others what happened, I’ve lived with [...]

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Do My Symptoms Sound Like Bipolar Disorder?

Last updated 24th September 2009

Q: Last week my boyfriend told me he’s concerned I might have Bipolar Disorder. My sister has been voicing the same concern for awhile.
I do suffer from severe mood swings. They’re awful. One minute I’m so happy I almost want to pinch someone, or hug them as hard as I can. But within a matter [...]

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Nightmares About My Sociopathic Ex

Last updated 31st August 2009

Q: I was married to a sociopath. When our daughter was 7 months old, I forced him to leave, and a judge eventually annulled the marriage. He does not have visitation rights and has not attempted to see my daughter (who is now 4) in 2 years and hasn’t contacted us in any way. He [...]

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Differential Diagnosis: Seizure Disorders and Dissociative Episodes

Last updated 22nd July 2009

Q: My therapist recently told me she believes she has seen me dissociate in her office. She wonders if I might have some type of a dissociative disorder in addition to my previously diagnosed Bipolar I Disorder and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. Since I didn’t know anything about dissociative disorders, I went online to learn more [...]

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Can I Get Rid of Bad Memories Without Therapy?

Last updated 25th June 2009

Q: I have had many bad experiences in my life. Some of my memories are really terrifying, and I have never talked about them to anyone. I find myself wanting to talk to someone whom I can trust and who won’t judge me. But I find it hard to trust anyone, and I end up [...]

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