‘Self-esteem’ Questions at Ask the Psychologist: Online Clinical Psychologist, Page 4

Q: I’m really worried that my boyfriend still has feelings for his ex-girlfriend, and it’s causing problems in our relationship.
My boyfriend and his ex were together for 9 months before I came along. This was his longest relationship before ours, but we’re only 16 so what can you expect? He started dating me a few [...]

Q: I’m only 20 years old but have lived a miserable life since my dad left over 10 years ago. It’s been only me and my mom in the house. I grew up with my mom taking her anger out on me and was taught to take my anger out the way she did. When [...]

Q: I have been running away from my spouse and two adult children. My spouse has to work all the time to pay the bills, and I don’t like it. I also quit my job, but instead of spending more time at home I go other places to avoid my family. My sons treat me [...]

Q: I have always been a straight-A student but never too good at making friends. My friends were always few in number, and I never really got too close to any. I didn’t really care about it much until I changed schools in 8th grade. I was a total misfit in my new school. Most [...]

Q: First, please forgive my weakness in writing. English isn’t my first language. [Note: this post has been significantly edited.]
I’m 21 years old and a 5th year medical student. My problem is that I’m not able to achieve anything on my list of things that are important to me. I actually know what’s wrong in [...]