‘Therapy’ Questions at Ask the Psychologist: Online Clinical Psychologist, Page 2

Q: Is there a particular kind of mental condition or disorder that causes someone to lie, manipulate, and deceive others constantly to get their way? This person I know seems to be in denial whenever confronted about this and acts as if nothing is wrong. This person also has a difficult family life, but I’m [...]

Q: I am a young male, and I have been diagnosed with HOCD. I have just a few questions:

It has gotten extremely bad lately and to the point where I worry my brain might be convinced that I am actually attracted to males. Is that possible? Can an obsession get that bad? If so, what [...]

Q: I am writing to get some advice about my Mom. She is a very big-hearted woman, but she has some really serious psychological issues and really needs help.
My mom is absolutely terrified of being judged. She has very high anxiety and stress, and over the last 2 years she has “lost her voice” and [...]

Q: Before I begin, let me thank you for your time and this service. Here is my problem: ever since I can remember I have been lazy to learn.
What I mean is that I am selective about the things I might find interesting, and I learn those things well. But when it comes to studying [...]

Q: I need some advice please. I’m a 19-year-old girl, currently unemployed, and just out of college. I’m very self-obsessed. I always find fault with my appearance. I’m very concerned with how other people see me, so much so that it has stopped me going out very often. I’m always finding fault with my facial [...]