The following questions are related to ‘Emotional Memory’ at Ask the Psychologist: Online Clinical Psychologist.
This list is sorted chronologically, from newest back to earliest.
Q: I was abused throughout much of my childhood and teen years by various people, including my parents. I’ve just started in an online abuse forum. It’s my first attempt to heal from all that’s happened to me in my past. I’m sure seeing a therapist would help, but I can’t get the money up [...]
Q: Thank you for this site. I’m sure it helps many. I have a response-question to the post My Long-Distance Relationship is Making Me Crazy. My long-time friend has just moved back into the area where we first met and for the first time in 3 years is living in close proximity to me. Now [...]
Q: I know what I’m about to say might sound ridiculous but I really need to share this concern with someone. Ever since I was little, whenever I’m by myself in a swimming pool that is either dark-colored or in the shade, I have this terrible fear or gut feeling that there is a shark [...]
Q: I have had many bad experiences in my life. Some of my memories are really terrifying, and I have never talked about them to anyone. I find myself wanting to talk to someone whom I can trust and who won’t judge me. But I find it hard to trust anyone, and I end up [...]
Q: I just recently went through a divorce from my husband of 6 years. He was controlling and was diagnosed with a personality disorder. In fact, everything in your “Are You Dating a Loser?” article applies to him. Consequently, I’m still dealing with the emotional aftermath of having been in a relationship with him. I [...]
Q: Recently I have had a lot of thoughts about dying. It has never bothered me before, and nothing has happened recently to anyone close to me. I seem to get really worried and instantly start imagining something happening such as a car wreck or another horrific event. It happens multiple times a day, and [...]
Q: I was widowed after 43 years in mid-2007. Since this time I have found that I am bored, likely depressed, and feeling rather useless. My norm before this time was accomplishing things, and being busy. I find that my motivation level is almost nil and that my desire to keep things up is really [...]
