Q: I’m 24 years old, and I would like to be one of those people who are excited about their life or life in general. I personally find it very hard to look forward to anything. I can’t find any meaning in life. I don’t get it…I’m not suicidal or anywhere near that, it’s just [...]
‘Self-esteem’ Questions at Ask the Psychologist: Online Clinical Psychologist, Page 6
The following questions are related to ‘Self-esteem’ at Ask the Psychologist: Online Clinical Psychologist.
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Signs of Depression?
Re-Kindled High School Crush Now Cause for Concern
Alone and Unaccepted as a Member of Two Small Minorities
Paranoia and Fear of Being Alone Rising to the Surface at Night
Q: For about two and a half years now I have been having some weird depression episodes. I haven’t found a disorder that has these specific symptoms, which is why I think it is weird. It doesn’t happen every day, and it usually only happens at night when I’m alone. The usual symptoms include: irrational [...]
The Slot Machine Syndrome: Can’t Walk Away from Neglectful Boyfriend
Q: I’m an 18-year-old female starting my second semester of college. Last year I started hooking up with a guy I’ve actually been in love with since I was 4 years old. Our families have always been close, and growing up it became increasingly clear that it would be difficult for us to get together [...]
OCD and Needing Compliments on My Beauty
Q: I have not been diagnosed with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), but I keep reading where people with OCD worry about things that are trivial or not real, and that certainly applies to me. My obsessions stem from my relationship. I obsess over the compliments my boyfriend gives me. I am obsessed with being the [...]
