The following questions are related to ‘PTSD’ at Ask the Psychologist: Online Clinical Psychologist.
Q: I have been diagnosed with a Panic Disorder, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), and obsessive-compulsive behaviors. I have been dealing with these disorders, I think, pretty well. I have been researching my conditions and educating myself on effective coping methods. I’ve also been seeing a therapist once a week.
I am very against medication, and I [...]
Q: I am hoping I can get a fresh opinion about my unusual Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD).
Five years ago, a relative of mine died in a car crash. After that tragedy, I started thinking that everyone believed I was dying. So, I have been living with a constant fear of dying since I was 13; I’m [...]
Q: First of all, let me say thank you. This site has really been helpful to me in the process of healing myself. I’ve found myself in a somewhat tight spot now though, and need some input.
I’m presently jobless, homeless, and pregnant. But before I was any of the above, I went in to an [...]
Q: I have a problem. I currently live with my ex-girlfriend whom I broke up with about a year ago. We have since moved on to committed relationships, and we remain best friends. However, my current girlfriend seems to resent the fact that we still hang out on occasion, and my ex gets annoyed with [...]
Q: I’m a 22-year-old male, and I was abused by my father as a child. It took me a long time to realize that what my father did to me is wrong and probably illegal. He would find a silly reason to punish me and then beat me until I would apologize. He would then [...]
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