Q: I’m very worried about my friend and co-worker. She is 28 and has recently begun to behave very strangely. “Anna” thinks that mysterious people are trying to harm her and videotape her while she’s at home. She has said that she sometimes locks herself in the bathroom all night, because the bad people are [...]
‘Psychiatry’ Questions at Ask the Psychologist: Online Clinical Psychologist, Page 6
The following questions are related to ‘Psychiatry’ at Ask the Psychologist: Online Clinical Psychologist.
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Anna and Alexandra, My Friend’s Multiple Personalities
Sociopathy or Borderline Personality?
Q: I have a couple of questions. My sister-in-law is seriously immature. She causes chaos with her lies and manipulation. She is an habitual liar, and she hurts many people. She tries to turn people against her spouse for no apparent reason. She appears to have no guilt or remorse. She is cold and cruel [...]
Anxiety, Adult ADD or Both?
Q: For as long as I can remember I’ve had anxiety-related issues. I’ve even had occasional panic attacks since the age of 6. I’ve always been a worrier and have had my share of depersonalization/derealization and depression. I’m now in my mid-twenties, and I’ve been having Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) for over a year and [...]
Bipolar Disorder or Abusive Personality?
Finding the Optimal Medications for ADHD
Q: My son has Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. I’m frustrated because we’re still searching for a medication that is a good fit for him. He has been on Ritalin LA, Concerta, Focalin, Daytrana Patch, and Strattera. The problem with the Ritalin-type drugs is a blinking issue, which is much like a tic. This was interfering [...]
About to Marry a Man With Paranoid Delusions
Q: I am currently engaged and am about to move overseas to join my fiancé in England. At first everything was fine and we were very happy. Lately, however, he has become extremely paranoid and believes that I am cheating on him. It is to the point that he even believes he can hear another [...]
