Q: I’ve come to the conclusion after a decade of not being able to sleep that the reason for it is that my mind constantly thinks about eternity. I’m an atheist, so I believe when we die, that’s it. The rest is an eternity of absolutely nothing. I believe anything that lasts for an eternity [...]
‘Sleep’ Questions at Ask the Psychologist: Online Clinical Psychologist, Page 3
The following questions are related to ‘Sleep’ at Ask the Psychologist: Online Clinical Psychologist.
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Atheist Cannot Sleep, Worrying About Eternity
Elderly Relative Watches the Same Movie Every Night for Months
Q: A relative of mine is 62 years old. She lives a relatively lonely life in an unhappy marriage. Her husband goes to sleep very early, and she and her husband sleep in separate bedrooms. This woman has always had a problem with her sleep patterns. She goes to bed very late, has problems getting [...]
Narcolepsy or Addicted to Pain Meds?
Q: My mother is 61 years old, and I consider her to be a hypochondriac. She is completely focused on mysterious health problems and sees numerous specialists for complaints that most of us believe don’t really exist. As a result, she takes a number of medications, including some very strong pain meds. My sister and [...]
Emotional Narcolepsy or Dissociation?
Q: I recently read a question and answer in your column regarding a person who blanked out when trying to learn things. I found the question to touch on some territory very familiar to me. I have some reactions similar to blanking out during emotionally-charged discussions. I will suddenly become incredibly sleepy. My eyes will [...]
Treatment for Anxiety, Depression and Sleeping Problems: More than Drugs
Q: I have been diagnosed with depression, and I am currently receiving treatment for it. However, I am still having a lot of anxiety as well as problems sleeping. Is there anything that I can do to help with these these things besides just taking the medication I’ve been given? I am in a perpetually [...]
Managing the Stress of Living Paycheck to Paycheck
Q: How do I know if my stress is becoming a serious problem? I grew up in a very stressful home environment where all I remember is yelling and arguments between my mom and my step-dad. I am now 27 years old, and for the past 10+ years I have been on and off of [...]
