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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.

College Student Hits an Anxiety Speed Bump

By Dr Joseph M Carver, PhD

Q: My 25-year-old son has been diagnosed with acute anxiety disorder. He left college one semester before graduation, and is back home with us. He is working with a counselor and psychiatrist; should we modify our behavior in any way to make home easier for him? A: An Acute Anxiety Disorder (or Depressive Disorder) takes [...]

I’ve Got A Lot Going On…Am I Becoming Depressed?

By Dr Joseph M Carver, PhD

Q: I am a 21-year-old student/full-time worker. Within the past 6 months or so, I have gotten stressed out over every little thing. I have a lot going on, but not so much that I shouldn’t be able to handle it. I cry very often, and sometimes cannot go out because I am feeling too [...]

My Skin is Crawling — And It’s Getting Worse

By Dr Joseph M Carver, PhD

Q: I have really been experiencing a very bothersome feeling within the past week to two weeks. Before I explain the problem, I will let you know that I am a 22-year-old female in good health. I exercise regularly, and eat healthy. I am not on any prescribed medications; and I do not do drugs, [...]

I Can’t Remember My Childhood

By Dr Joseph M Carver, PhD

Q: How can I try and remember my past? I have little knowledge of my childhood: I can remember hardly anything from the age of about 10 yrs downwards. I have vague recollections of things when family members talk about the past or when I look at a photo it seems that I can remember [...]

Verbal Abuse and Asperger’s

By Dr Joseph M Carver, PhD

Q: I went through a break up with an abusive man. I feel a little lost due to my self esteem being battered by emotional abuse. My question is that he often referred to having Asperger’s Syndrome. Is there a common connection between abusers and this disorder? He goes nuts sometime with anger. He also [...]

Traveling, and Afraid I’ll Get Homesick

By Dr Joseph M Carver, PhD
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Q: Doctor I need your help. My name is Mike, and I’m 31 years old and from North Carolina. I have never left that state before as far as vacation or anything else. I have been dating this girl I have for like about a year and I will be going on vacation in 2 [...]

My Boyfriend Won’t Work or Support His Kids

By Dr Joseph M Carver, PhD

Q: Currently my boyfriend and I are still together, I have tried to leave several times, it always gets very emotional, he starts out angry, then becomes upset and cries and tells me everything will be better. (But it never gets better.) I feel manipulated and lied to. He is very jealous and controlling. He [...]

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