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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 I Tell if My Bipolar Medication is Working?

By Dr Shailagh Clarke, PhD |

Q: How can you tell if your bipolar meds are working? How can you tell the difference? A: I can provide some general information, but the provider who prescribed the medication to you is probably in a better position to answer this question for you. You both know the set of symptoms that characterized Bipolar [...]

Is Hebephilia Normal?

By Dr Misty Hook, PhD |

Q: I recently read an internet post where a sex offender said that he was a hebephile and argued that hebephilia was perfectly natural. I know it isn’t a mental disorder, but I am still perplexed by his reasoning. Is he right? Is hebephilia nothing uncommon? Is it okay for, say, a 30-, 40-, 50-year-old [...]

I Accept My Blame, But My Wife Wants Words…

By Dr Jennifer Ritchie-Goodline, PsyD |

Q: In the beginning of our marriage and pre-marriage my wife and I had lots of fights, arguments and disagreements which have built up strong negative emotions in my wife. I was to blame for disrespecting her feelings and being rude and dismissive. I know that now and regret it, but my wife thinks my [...]

Rejected By My Friends

By Dr Misty Hook, PhD |

Q: I am a 53-year-old woman who has had two great friends since our early teenage years. When our kids were younger, our families got together often for weekend fun and camping trips. Every year we had a big Christmas dinner party at our house for all of us and it was always a great [...]

I Have My Doubts About Treatments for Depression

By Dr Shailagh Clarke, PhD |

Q: How do I go about treating depression? In the morning it takes immense effort for me just to roll out of bed. Every day there’s not much I’d like to do, and I feel like sleeping more because I’m still tired. Usually I just play video games; they’re sort of my retreat from reality [...]

I Have Severe Trouble Spelling — What’s Going On?

By Dr Jennifer Taub, PhD |

Q: When I write I can’t see words in my mind’s eye. I use a dictionary constantly. I can’t chat online because the stress debilitates me to the point where I can’t spell the word “run” or even know what letter it begins with. I try to sound the word out with my mouth but [...]

I Want a Mate — But Can’t Find One Good Enough

By Dr Jennifer Taub, PhD |

Q: I am a healthy, successful, well-educated, tall, very fit, handsome guy in my 40s. I was a scholarship athlete in college and stay in top physical shape. I run a successful business and am a successful concert pianist in my own right. I have traveled the world, speak several languages and despite the glowing [...]

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