The following questions are related to ‘PTSD’ at Ask the Psychologist: Online Licensed Psychologist.
Q: First of all, let me say thank you. This site has really been helpful to me in the process of healing myself. I’ve found myself in a somewhat tight spot now though, and need some input. I’m presently jobless, homeless, and pregnant. But before I was any of the above, I went in to […]
Q: I have a problem. I currently live with my ex-girlfriend whom I broke up with about a year ago. We have since moved on to committed relationships, and we remain best friends. However, my current girlfriend seems to resent the fact that we still hang out on occasion, and my ex gets annoyed with […]
Q: I’m a 22-year-old male, and I was abused by my father as a child. It took me a long time to realize that what my father did to me is wrong and probably illegal. He would find a silly reason to punish me and then beat me until I would apologize. He would then […]
Q: When I was 6 years old, I threatened my mom with a kitchen knife. I didn’t have any real intentions to use it. I was tired and mad at her for some reason or another, and it just sort of happened. After she took the knife away from me, she told my father. My […]
Q: I have read your book In Sheep’s Clothing and found it a very valuable guide to understanding and dealing with two of my stepchildren. One of them threatened to kill me four years ago, and he never backed down, apologized for his actions, or sought counseling. As a result, he is not allowed to […]
Q: I’m 26 years old, and I was sexually abused when I was 10. My abuser was my brother’s best mate whom my mum had taken in. The day after it happened, he robbed our house, and we have never seen him again. Although I’ve never really told too many others what happened, I’ve lived […]
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 […]
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