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

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

Sociopathy or Borderline Personality Disorder?

Last updated 3rd November 2009

Q: I am seeking advice on how to deal with an emotionally abusive family member.
My older sister displays all the symptoms of a borderline personality disorder or possibly even sociopathy. After dealing with the lies, guilt, manipulations, aggression, and financial dependency for as long as I can remember, I cut off contact with her 2 [...]

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Dysfunctional Family Dynamics Make Inclusive Family Gatherings Impossible

Last updated 20th October 2009

Q: I am the eldest daughter in a family of four siblings. I have a brother who is 56 and two sisters, one 52 and the other 47. My two sisters have been fighting with each other their entire lives. The youngest claims the older sister was cruel to her when they were growing up [...]

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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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Sticking With Therapy After Severe Abuse

Last updated 9th September 2009

Q: I have a friend whose father was a deadbeat and an alcoholic who abandoned his family. In the father’s absence his older brother took over. This brother beat him and his sisters. I think he was also molested by this older brother.
My friend’s older brother sounds almost criminally insane. He shows no remorse. He [...]

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Delusional Parasitosis — Or Some Other Serious Disorder?

Last updated 11th August 2009

Q: I have a sister who just recently moved into my house because she is broke. My family and I had not seen her in 3 years until she sent us an email saying that she wanted a “private” life and to be left alone. I believe she is suffering from some sort of delusional [...]

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