Q: I don’t know if this is a question for a psychiatrist or not, but I need to ask an expert if I am autistic. This question has been nagging me for a while. My parents have never had me tested for autism, although they and my siblings have always described me as “weird.” My [...]

Q: I’m a 22-year-old female who lives in Kosovo. It’s hard to find a psychologist in my country, and I have not been able to diagnose myself. So, I thought I’d ask about my issues here. My problem is becoming angry and overly emotional about some things. You see, I love animals. But in my [...]

Q: First, thanks for reading my question and for the great service you provide to others. This is the only site I know like this and I can’t wait to read your answer. I have a question about emotional security. I have noticed lately that I have a hard time praising others, especially when they [...]

Q: I’m Indian and my girlfriend is Filipino. She’s 21 and I’m 27. We met online two and a half years ago, and I fell in love, but we haven’t met in real life. Up until October of last year, my girlfriend would spend her up to five hours a day chatting with me online. [...]

Q: I am a 24-year-old female and I suffer from social phobia. My main symptom is that my hands shake when I eat and drink in front of others, even my own family. I also think that people are watching me and being critical of me. How much can CBT help me? A: It sounds [...]

Q: I’m a male in my late twenties, and I have one younger brother. I have always craved having a big sister. I yearn for someone who would be my equal but at the same time be a shoulder to lean on and a counselor during time of need — someone who would encourage me [...]

Q: I’m a 20-year-old male in college. I have horribly low social self-confidence. I can never relax in social settings. I get nervous, anxious, and self-conscious. I have low self-esteem and doubt my ability to be natural and to be accepted. One of the things I’m always self-conscious about is my voice. It’s kind of [...]