‘Workplace’ Questions at Ask the Psychologist: Online Clinical Psychologist, Page 3

Q: I’m a 28-year old male with a graduate degree. I’m married and own a new home, but my career is stagnant because of my severe shyness. Ever since I can remember, I’ve found it very difficult not only to talk to strangers, but also to interact with friends and acquaintances. There are many opportunities [...]

Q: I have an issue with my husband’s dependence and unmotivated attitude. Here’s my situation: We’ve been married for 6 years now and have two little boys. My husband’s mother has been giving us financial support since the moment we got married until today, but the support is not enough to raise a family, so [...]

Q: I’ve been involved in an on and off again relationship with a man for almost two years now. While I’m normally very happy with him, he has a tendency to close up and withdraw socially when his personal life is in turmoil. And when a situation becomes extreme enough, he will lash out at [...]

Q: I’m generally pretty mature for my age, but I’ve been dealing with anger issues all my life. Recently, they’ve started to affect my relationships with my bosses and co-workers. I’ve made improvements, but I feel so drained every time I manage to stop myself from having an outburst and usually can’t keep from having [...]

Q: My mind is playing tricks on me. I hear things, mostly whispering, but there is no one else around.
I have an overwhelming feeling that someone is watching me, or that people on the street or in a store somehow know my thoughts and are talking about me. This makes it increasingly difficult to leave [...]