Q: Hi, Before anything, I really appreciate the fact that you take time and effort to answer questions sent through email. My questions are: What do you think the appropriate age difference is for a couple? Can the difference in religious beliefs be a problem? Do you suggest relationship while you are at school and [...]

Q: Somewhere between 1995 and 1999 I was diagnosed as having Mixed Personality Disorder, Aggressive Behavior Disorder and Chronic Depression. I was prescribed such medications as Prozac, Paxil, Valium, Zoloft, Serzone and Trazadone. They all helped to some degree, I guess, but I didn’t really feel anything at all. I wasn’t happy or sad, excited [...]

Q: Hi, I see a psychologist for CSA, and I do get help from the sessions, but a lot of times I just curl up and sit there and say nothing. It is to painful to talk about. How does my psychologist know when to talk to me and when not to? A lot of [...]

Q: Hello, I have a question regarding differential diagnosis specifically with respect to Narcissistic Personality Disorder and Social Anxiety Disorder. My question is this, both illnesses hold to the criteria of “being hyper sensitive to criticism”. For someone who is sensitive to criticism how do you differentiate between this symptom being Narcissistic or Social phobic? [...]

Q. I was reading Dr Carver’s article on Identifying Losers, Controllers and Abusers in Relationships. I have discovered that I might be a loser. Is it possible for me to change? – Brandy A. This is a common question. Many people have some of the Loser characteristics I mention in my article. I’ve often recommended [...]