The following questions are related to ‘Self-esteem’ at Ask the Psychologist: Online Clinical Psychologist.
This list is sorted chronologically, from newest back to earliest.
Q: My problem may seem very small, but I am in a very big dilemma. I am in love with this man for the last two years. I had a seven-year-old relationship with a boy who knows me from my schooldays. But that relationship broke up. After that I have never been into a relationship [...]
Q: I am a 27-year-old woman. I have been depressed in the past though never quite recognized it. At the beginning of last year I went to Panama on an exchange program in University for 4 months. When I left, my life was perfect — or as perfect as it had ever been. I had [...]
Q: Ironically I’m feeling depressed because my counselling is ending. I received some free therapy because my husband was attending a course relating to domestic abuse. I have had over 35 sessions for which I have been really grateful, and I appreciate it couldn’t have gone on forever, and I know I have had more [...]
Q: I read the article about losers. I am afraid to ask, but am I the loser? When I think about leaving the 12 year relationship with an alcoholic who blames me for his drinking and problems, I start to panic. We have been on a roller coaster for years because of his drinking. He [...]
Q: My daughter (21) has chosen an abusive relationship for her first serious relationship. She has told me terrible stories of verbal abuse regarding her boyfriend and although she tells me she KNOWS it is wrong she sems to be addicted to the behavior. She will not go to a therapist any longer as the [...]
Q: Hello, I need some advice on what to do right now. My boyfriend and I have been together for about a year and half. We have pretty much lived together since before we were even official. I love him with all my heart and he loves me the same and I don’t doubt that [...]
Q: I am not in love with my husband anymore. He has turned out to be a critical, controlling, hypocritical, lying, judgmental, know-it-all, who seems to see things only in black and white. I no longer find him attractive in any way, and having intimacy with him is revolting. We are constantly arguing and most [...]
