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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.

Tormented by Thoughts About Wife’s Affair

By Dr Joseph M Carver, PhD

Q: My wife recently confessed to an office affair which ended many years ago. I never had a clue. Although I have forgiven her, I cannot get the “images” out of my mind. They play in my head every hour of every day, even during happy times. Even ED drugs don’t help much with the [...]

Depressed Teen: What Do I Do?

By Dr Joseph M Carver, PhD

Q: Hi, I’m 15 and have a few questions about depression. I feel that I suffer from depression and have a great fear of seeking help. I feel that if I ask someone they will just say I’m trying to get attention and not take me seriously. I’ve resolved to self harm, drinking, and drug [...]

Is My Focus on Learning a Weakness in a Relationship?

By Dr Joseph M Carver, PhD

Q: I am really getting torn mentally and emotionally from what I believe is right and what I’m told is ‘right’. Due to some problems with my partner, we attended a couples counselling group for a 6-week session. A problem my partner has identified with me for the 2 years we have been together is [...]

Found A Soul Mate…Should I Leave My Wife and Family?

By Dr Joseph M Carver, PhD

Q: This is a similar question I’ve seen here before, although a bit different. I have been married for 12 years and have a wonderful wife. The problem being I got married because she was there at the right time. Don’t get me wrong, I believe I loved her although not the soul mate kind. [...]

Sister Obsessed With Impressing People

By Dr Joseph M Carver, PhD

Q: I am worried about my sister. I feel she is neurotically obsessed with impressing people. When I suggested she may have low self-esteem she denied it and became very defensive and instead claimed her confidence in herself is high. She lies to other people about very minor things like saying she is best of [...]

Help Following a Break-Up With Girlfriend

By Dr Joseph M Carver, PhD

Q: I am in serious condition. I really need help. I had a breakup with my girlfriend. Since then I am having a problem to make my thoughts clear and understanding others’ thoughts clearly. I really need help. I am under treatment. But I think that clinical psychologist can help me much better. I don’t [...]

Stigmatization of ADHD: Conspiracy?

By Dr Joseph M Carver, PhD

Q: I have a non-medicated supposed ADD child (without hyperactivity). He is a wonderful gifted boy who is completely normal but does not fit into the public school box. Why do current psychologists continue to stigmatize these children? It is impossible not to have anxiety when being watched under a microscope and constantly being told [...]

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