Q: I am from Cincinnati Ohio and so are my two boys, Steve and Chris. We moved to Michigan 14 years ago with my new husband. His three children were from Michigan so to see them we moved here. My son Steve was murdered 10 years ago, and when my son Chris turned 18 he [...]

Q: I had a relationship with a man who lied and stole from me for 3 years. He has put me in so much debt that I keep in contact with him in hope that I receive money that he has agreed to pay back. It has been several months and I’ve received one payment [...]

Q: Doc, I find that I’m talking to myself a lot. My mouth is moving, but no sounds are coming out. My wife will tell me that when I’m outside working in the yard I’m, “going at it.” She’ll pick on me and say, “who are you talking to?” Needless to say I’m starting to [...]

Q: Hello. I am currently on disability for bipolar disorder. I’ve been off work for four years, and I have a real problem with bringing structure into my life. I also have a sleep disorder, which (I think) might be reasonably managed with some structure, exercise, and diet. I just don’t know where to begin. [...]

Q: Recently, I have began to fear I may be mentally ill, but nobody I talk to seems to take it seriously, so I am now reluctant to consider seeing a doctor about it. The other thing is, everything’s gotten so much worse since my girlfriend recently broke up with me when we seemed to [...]

Q: I have been in a relationship with the same man for about 8 years and now we have a daughter. He recently stopped drinking, and lately it seems that everything I say or do to him is wrong. He doesn’t discuss financial decisions or plans with me, but I am expected to pitch in [...]

Q: I’m a 52 yr old white male. It was recently pointed out to me that I was always getting involved with women that were needy. After helping them become more independent I either left them or they left me. My question is, am I wrong looking for a life mate with this approach? I [...]