‘Stockholm Syndrome’ Questions at Ask the Psychologist: Online Clinical Psychologist, Page 10

Q: I am and have been married to a verbally abusive husband for 25 years. (I am referring to the clinical definition of verbal abuse as described by Patricia Evans in her book Verbal Abuse.) Mainly, I feel our relationship is and has been toxic to me. I have a deep faith in God and [...]

Q: My mother fits this description perfectly: “All personality disorders have core personalities of selfishness, insensitivity to others, narcissism, a refusal to accept personal responsibility for their behavior, and a sense of entitlement that allows them to abuse others when their selfish demands are not immediately met.” She can be a very sweet person, especially [...]

Q: I am 25 years old and have been married for 8 years now. My marriage has been a rocky marriage since the beginning even though I am married to a great man. He is a great provider and gives me everything that I want; he doesn’t drink or smoke but he is an extremely [...]

Q: I have been in a relationship about 5 years. He has just acknowledged the fact that he is an alcoholic and that he needs help. He also wants to seek help with a psychiatrist because he thinks that he may be depressed and have other contributing mental problems. Currently, his job has been a [...]

Q: I am a supportive husband of a spouse who is dealing with an abusive mother. Your earlier article about dealing with an abusive mother describes our situation exactly.
I’ve often recommended that my wife disconnect herself from her abusive mother (and sister) while maintaining her relationships with her two brothers. Unfortunately, it is easier said [...]