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What would a psychologist say? There’s an easy way to find out: just ask! Get feedback directly from a Clinical Psychologist on issues ranging from relationships to depression and anxiety, trauma, and a whole bunch more. Please note that replies are provided for informational and educational purposes only.

How Can My Ex Move On So Quickly?

By Dr Joseph M Carver, PhD

Q: I have recently come out of a year long relationship, where the split was amicable and mostly down to work circumstances altering dramatically. We met on a job and were able to spend 24/7 together, and then when this changed it was too big a transition to maintain. In addition to this, I felt [...]

What Do You Call a Person Who Constantly Thinks You Steal From Them?

By Dr Joseph M Carver, PhD

Q: What do you call a person that is constantly thinking that you took something from them. Is it a disorder? A: There’s not a lot of information in your question. Took what — money, lawnmower, food, drugs, etc.? What age is the individual? What’s your relationship to them? Have you taken something from them [...]

Boyfriend Has a History of Abusing His Girlfriends

By Dr Joseph M Carver, PhD

Q: My boyfriend and I have been together a little over 6 months now but have known each other for about 2 years. While together, I found out he physically abused his exes. He says he’s trying to better himself and control his temper. I know that he’s genuinely trying because we’ll have fights where, [...]

I Have Dreams of Seeing My Sister Naked

By Dr Joseph M Carver, PhD

Q: I’m a 22-year-old male and I have had a number of dreams about seeing my sister naked. We never have sex in the dreams but I do hold her and caress her body. What could this mean? A: What could this mean? Not much, actually. We tend to dream about seven dreams per night [...]

Ex Calls 20 Times Per Day. Is He Dangerous?

By Dr Joseph M Carver, PhD

Q: My ex-husband was extremely verbally, mentally, and emotionally abusive. I spent four years with him, assuming that all of these actions were responses to life situations, while excusing the behavior for all kinds of reasons. In the midst of our relationship, I found myself depressed and having panic/anxiety attacks. I sought medicine, which was [...]

What’s the Best Way to Speak About Divorce to an Abuser?

By Dr Joseph M Carver, PhD

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 [...]

Temper Outbursts and Verbally Abusive…Is this a Psychological Problem?

By Dr Joseph M Carver, PhD

Q: I was browsing your website and saw that it is possible to ask the psychologist a question. This isn’t exactly for me but for a family member, but it is a problem that’s been bothering me for a while. I know someone who has been with her husband for about 15 years now. He [...]

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