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How Do I Deal With My Partner’s Depression?

By Dr Misty Hook, PhD |

Q: My partner recently admitted to me that he suffers from depression. I’ve done some reading and although he doesn’t have many of the classic symptoms (loss of sex drive, trouble sleeping) I do see that he has some symptoms. He has told me he is seeing a counselor. He says his biggest problem is [...]

I Am Suicidal and Therapy is Not Working

By Dr Shailagh Clarke, PhD |

Q: I am 56 years old with a diagnosis of borderline personality with severe MDD. I have attempted suicide 12 times since 2005. It seems like I have a 90% or higher chance of being successful considering the number of attempts and the fact that I am chronically suicidal. I live alone, have nothing to [...]

I Can’t Do Anything

By Dr Shailagh Clarke, PhD |

Q: Well, I have a lot of troubles. I feel overwhelmed; somehow I think that solving a part will start solving everything else. I know they are not a big deal but I feel so frustrated. I just finalized my career, I have a so-so job, and I am waiting for a bigger one. I [...]

How Can I Get Happy Again?

By Dr Misty Hook, PhD |

Q: I’ve never felt so sad and lonely. I want to be the happy, outgoing and optimistic person I used to be. It’s been two years since I felt like that. It all began when I started hanging out with this depressed girl and everyone I knew started coming to me for advice. It’s been [...]

Dental Surgery Fear, Anxiety — and Breakdown?

By Dr Misty Hook, PhD |

Q: I’m a 19-year-old female. I want a professional opinion about whether it would be wise for me to seek therapy. In the past two months I’ve had a great deal of stress. Five weeks ago I had my wisdom teeth removed, and I think I was suffering from the psychological effects of having surgery [...]

Dealing with Emotional Bankruptcy

By Dr Misty Hook, PhD |

Q: How do you overcome emotional bankruptcy? I’m 48 and have been in abusive relationships since childhood. I’ve tried being alone. I had nine heart attacks and even drove myself to the hospital. I’ve had surgery and then a staph infection due to being homeless. I’m unable to work and have no family. It took [...]

Friend is Depressed and Suicidal

By Dr Shailagh Clarke, PhD |

Q: I have a friend who is extremely depressed. He feels as though everyone hates him. In the past, he has made up lies basically to get attention. Now, even after he has admitted it and apologized, everyone deems him a liar and talks about him behind his back. He feels the need to put [...]

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