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 [...]
‘Anxiety and Stress’ Questions at Ask the Psychologist: Online Clinical Psychologist
The following questions are related to ‘Anxiety and Stress’ at Ask the Psychologist: Online Clinical Psychologist.
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I Am Afraid to Be Alone
No Financial Support, But Should I Stay for the Kids?
Q: I’m 46 and have six kids (ages 11 to 24) from my first marriage. My husband of seven years is 60 and has adult children. He is self-employed but contributes nothing financially. I’m self-employed (in a physically labor-intensive job) and I pay all the expenses by means of my income, child support and small [...]
Crying Too Much
Q: Recently I realized that I cry too often in inappropriate situations. Anything can trigger it, really — somebody scolds me, comments on my work, just frowns at me, or responds a bit harshly. The thing is, I know they mean no harm, I really do. I appreciate their pointing out my mistakes, and I [...]
The Stress: Two Brothers Living Together, Ill-Health, Aging Mother
I Really Like My Teacher, But I Get Anxious Around Her
Why Do My Stepchildren Nibble On My Shirt?
Q: My 10-year-old stepson nibbles on my shirt and so does my 8-year-old stepdaughter. Is that normal behavior? They don’t break skin, they just nibble the front, shoulders and sleeves of the shirt. A: There could be a few different reasons underlying this behavior, or it could be something that is resolved as the kids [...]
