Q: I recently lost my eldest daughter to suicide, and am now almost convinced that I will lose one or all of my surviving three daughters in the near future. Is this a normal, if irrational, part of grieving, or possibly a mental health issue? (FYI: I have bipolar disorder.) I also believe that I [...]
‘Parenting and Children’ Questions at Ask the Psychologist: Online Clinical Psychologist
The following questions are related to ‘Parenting and Children’ at Ask the Psychologist: Online Clinical Psychologist.
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Dealing with My Daughter’s Suicide
18-Year-Old Girl; I Lied to My Parents
I Want to Raise Our Children Together
Dating During Divorce
Q: I was attacked by my family last night when I voiced my concern for my sister, who is going through separation and divorce proceedings, and has already begun a new relationship. She was married for about 13 years. Although I support her decision to divorce, I am struggling with her decision to engage in [...]
Is My Imagination a Problem?
My Five-Year-Old is Constantly Angry
Q: My 5 1/2-year-old is CONSTANTLY angry. He hasn’t been having as many hour-long meltdowns as he was three years ago, but at least then he had ‘normal’ time in between. The meltdowns are completely draining and exhausting; he goes completely out of control, and needs to be restrained at times. Now, he is just [...]
