The following questions are related to ‘Depression’ at Ask the Psychologist: Online Licensed Psychologist.
Q: I am a 27-year-old man and for the last year I’ve been really depressed about a lot of things. I’m unhappy with my home life. I often break down into tears thinking about the future and dying alone. (I’ve been single for 5 years now.) I wanted to have kids by the time I […]
Q: I don’t know what to do. I’ve been feeling consistently low for quite a few months now. I have spoken a couple of times to a counselor about this and have also tried to talk to my mum. But it seems that nothing is working. I’m not sure where this hollow feeling I possess […]
Q: I’ve just stumbled across your site as I’m in need of some help and advice. I was recently diagnosed with Depression by my GP and have been put on a course of sertraline. The ending of a relationship triggered my depression several months ago. After some time being on the medication, I began to […]
Q: I am currently reading for a degree in Guidance and Counselling. It really is an interesting course. My question, however, involves a friend who is experiencing depression. How do I give that friend assistance without being prejudicial? A: Supporting someone who is struggling with depression can be a challenge but it can also be […]
Q: My friend is 27 years old and has lost a lot of weight within the past few months. She says that guys give her attention that she never received before when she was heavier. When we go out to eat, she’ll eat a little bit and then push around the rest of her food. […]
Q: I am sorry if this letter seems scattered, but I am confused and in a real bind and don’t know what to do. I was with a narcissistic girlfriend for 15 months in a five-bedroom rooming house. Her behavior eventually chased all of the other tenants away. She has her own room, and I […]
Q: I’ve had Schizoaffective Disorder since I was 13. I think I am in need of a new psychiatrist who can give me real help and finally make me feel better. I’ve had the same psychiatrist since I was 14, and I’m still feeling regularly depressed and exhausted and I’ve gained a lot of weight. […]
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