The following questions are related to ‘Depression’ at Ask the Psychologist: Online Licensed Psychologist.
Q: Last week my boyfriend told me he’s concerned I might have Bipolar Disorder. My sister has been voicing the same concern for awhile. I do suffer from severe mood swings. They’re awful. One minute I’m so happy I almost want to pinch someone, or hug them as hard as I can. But within a […]
Q: I feel a great hate for myself, my life and the people around me. I feel like a failure, useless and lonely. I’m 22 years old and have felt this way since I was 17. I entered a relationship when I was 17 which only lasted a few months. It was my first relationship, […]
Q: I seem to be having some problems being as interested in sex as I used to be. I’m not planning on becoming a monk or anything, but I have a low desire to initiate sexual activity these days. I was injured a little over 3 years ago and have had debilitating back problems. As […]
Q: I am a 50-year-old male. I lost most of my vision about 11 years ago from a virus and am now legally blind. I was also diagnosed with depression 2 years ago by my doctor, and he put me on 20 mg of paroxetine per day. I have always been an “antisocial” person, but […]
Q: I am a 16-year-old girl and I have a brother who is 13. He’s becoming really aggressive these days. He’s always shouting at me and my mother and shows a lot of anger and beats on me. He also does whatever he wants and hangs out with older boys. My father left the house […]
Q. I moved from my hometown a week ago to attend college. Now, I’m afraid I might be depressed. I have been crying a lot, especially when I’m alone. I cry when I think of my mom or when I talk to her, whether on the phone or chatting online. I miss her a lot, […]
Q: I came across your website quite by accident but decided to give this forum a try because I really need the help. I have a boyfriend that I’ve been with for 2 years, which is a long time considering that I am only 16. Over the past 4 months he has become extremely depressed. […]
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