The following questions are related to ‘PTSD’ at Ask the Psychologist: Online Clinical Psychologist.
This list is sorted chronologically, from newest back to earliest.
Q: I’d like to know how I can overcome the PTSD of having dealt with a psychopath for the last 7 years. I am getting better after being away from him for about a year now and have been moved to another state. I’m much more aware of the kind of person he is and [...]
Q: I am wondering if you could provide me with advantages and disadvantages of “The Rewind Technique” for single trauma cases of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). My friend is presently seeing a psychologist as he was attacked by a gang of youths a few years ago and as a result he does not go out [...]
Q: Growing up I was abused physically, sexually, emotionally and psychologically. I was lucky to come out with my humanity still intact, but I did. But I seem to be caught in some strange limbo, somewhere in between being human and being a monster. I’m totally in control of myself, but I see things from [...]
Q: I am a 24-year-old guy from India. One day I had an argument with a driver regarding money. His attitude was threatening, as if he would beat me. Now a fear has developed within me that if I argue with anyone it is quite possible that I may be killed or harmed, although I [...]
Q: What type of treatment would one expect when visiting a Ph.D. versus a M.D.? I am looking for a doctor who can help with Battle Fatigue/PTSD. Who and what kind of treatment would best help me? A: In mental health services in the US, a Ph.D. is typically a licensed Psychologist or Counselor who [...]
Q: I am 49 now. About 12 years ago, I went through a traumatic experience: my little brother committed suicide, 6 months later my Mom died from breast cancer, and 2 months after that my Dad committed suicide. I also lost my first Aunt and Uncle during this time — five funerals in 10 months. [...]
Q: Can one fully overcome panic disorder? It seems to be a mixed answer, with different statistics and prognosis at every website or psychiatrist or psychologist or self help person I talk to. Some statistics say 7/10 get cured, some say 1-4/10 get cured, some say all can be cured. It’s very hard for me, [...]
