The following questions are related to ‘Miscellaneous’ at Ask the Psychologist: Online Licensed Psychologist.
Q: As a child I took the Wechsler IQ test (WISC) and got a 156; it was also validated a second time. I went through significant issues as a child and suffered severe PTSD, and when I was tested again my IQ had dropped to 127 (also on the WISC); this score was not validated […]
Q: I have had one question lingering in my mind for a very long time, and no one has satisfied me with their answers. Some people hurt everyone so badly with their words, they don’t care about others at all, and they are so deeply selfish. However, they put on a very good act and […]
Q: My mom had to have surgery and have her colon removed; she now has an ostomy bag. It’s been two years, but it has been extremely difficult for her both physically and emotionally. She’s made comments about how she feels “ugly” and like a “freak.” I’ve tried reassuring her and tried lifting her spirits, […]
Q: My thought process seems to be much, much slower than everybody else’s. As a result, I crave time alone — lots of it. If I don’t get it, I seem to get backed up and can’t think straight, and become more forgetful and cranky. My happiest time is when the children and hubs leave […]
Q: I am 56 years old, an orphan, and ever since I can remember I have always pretended to be someone else. Am I crazy? I’ve just recently come to terms with the question, “who am I really?” I want to find myself. It’s sad that it’s taken so long, but like they say, “better […]
Q: I am a 26-year-old female. I have completed my 18 years of education and was a ‘topper’ at university. These are my personality traits: Aggressive Short-tempered Impatient Honest, truthful Fat and ordinary-looking I have never been proposed to by any boy in my life. My parents have a huge list of relatives and friends, […]
Q: Why am I emotionally tired? I am very emotional 75% of the time, and feel like crying all the time. It’s mostly concerning my grandma, who is in the last stage of Alzheimer’s, and my uncle, who is ill with it as well. It has taken its toll on me. Also, I am angry […]
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