The following questions are related to ‘School and Studies’ at Ask the Psychologist: Online Licensed Psychologist.
Q: First of all, thanks for your service. I’ve been searching about my condition, but it doesn’t seems to fit into any specific disorder. I was an incredibly happy child and also quite active; I was diagnosed with ADHD at five years old. Also, I’m a very intelligent person, which was clearly evident since my […]
Q: I am a single woman in my early twenties. I am also a reasonably successful full-time student at university. I do not lead an overly stressful lifestyle in comparison to the majority of people I know, and I am probably more settled in my daily routine and more sure of the direction in which […]
Q: Recently I’ve gained weight again — it’s not much, but for my height and my figure, gaining weight is a disaster. I’m studying in another country in university, and when my mom came and saw me, she said she would “help” me in losing it (weight). The problem is, that all she is doing […]
Q: I’m a teenage male and still a student in school. The summer vacation has ended, and I pretty much just spent it smoking weed every day, watching television, and hanging with friends. Basically, it was a great summer. My teachers are nice and I have friends in all my classes. The night before my […]
Q: I am 13 years old, and I can’t stop thinking about the years I have been bullied. Whenever I tried to get help no one would help me, and no one helps me now with my deep depression. My parents don’t know how depressed I am because I am very busy with my swimming […]
Q: I have suffered from depression for years now. I have wanted to talk to someone about it, but there isn’t anyone out there who is willing to listen to me. And I can’t see a therapist even though I really want to. When I become miserable, I eat. After that, I hate myself even […]
Q: My son has ADHD, is irresponsible, and lies. He started lying to cover up his irresponsibility. When continually asked by a teacher about his homework, he started making up excuses: printer broke, parents kept me out too late, etc. This was to avoid the teacher’s wrath if he said “I forgot to do it” […]
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