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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.

Can Psychologists Have Tattoos or Piercings?

By Dr Shailagh Clarke, PhD |

Q: Though I have problems myself, I will probably send them at another time. But right now I am looking into becoming a clinical psychologist when I grow older. I also really love post-hardcore (Screamo as people refer to it) and hardcore music. I plan on getting tattoos and piercings, and things of that nature. [...]

I Feel Ugly Out in Public

By Dr Misty Hook, PhD |

Q: Why is it that, when I’m by myself and look in the mirror I feel a little pretty, but when I’m out in public or post my picture online, I feel ugly — so disgusting — and like a lot of people don’t like or care about me? I try, and sometimes I have [...]

My Condo Manager is a Bully

By Dr Misty Hook, PhD |

Q: I’m having problems with the manager of our condo, who is a bully. The board offers no support, but in a saner environment he’d be fired. The man is 72 years old and, if you push him for an answer, he’ll get beet red, raise his voice, and get defensive; and in three instances [...]

My Five-Year-Old is Constantly Angry

By Dr Misty Hook, PhD |

Q: My 5 1/2-year-old is CONSTANTLY angry. He hasn’t been having as many hour-long meltdowns as he was three years ago, but at least then he had ‘normal’ time in between. The meltdowns are completely draining and exhausting; he goes completely out of control, and needs to be restrained at times. Now, he is just [...]

I Am Afraid to Be Alone

By Dr Shailagh Clarke, PhD |

Q: I’m 24 years old. I have exceptionally bad anxiety. I don’t know what to do anymore and I’m miserable. I don’t want to say “can’t” because I feel like its admitting defeat but, I can’t be alone. I haven’t been alone in my home in about five years. I have terrible panic attacks when [...]

I’m Worried That I Have Schizophrenia

By Dr Misty Hook, PhD |

Q: Recently, I began reading about schizophrenia online, purely out of curiosity. I didn’t know much about the disease and I wanted to understand it. After consulting several sources, I realized I have all the symptoms of early schizophrenia and I think I might have this disease. I’ve just entered high school, and over the [...]

My Mother is Behaving Erratically

By Dr Misty Hook, PhD |

Q: My mother has been an alcoholic for 20 years or so, and she’s been an abuser of prescription medication for about 10 years. She’s in various stages of recovery for these addictions. I believe she does not drink any longer, but I have my suspicions regarding her medication regiment. Since she’s on such a [...]

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