| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
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| clinical depression + mental illness' | 11/24/2009 | Graig Yarbrough |
Q: i been assessed with schizoid pd, social anxiety and major depression, and i tried psychotherapy ...
A: Your in some serious feeling traps. If you could learn to let go of some of that negativity, you ...
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| Lack of closure due to secrecy surrounding father's illness | 11/23/2009 | Pam Dyson, MA, PLPC |
Q: My father died four years ago, when I was 18. I knew he had cancer since the day he got home from ...
A: Losing a parent is always difficult and when you add to it the secrecy surrounding the death of your ...
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| I feel like quitting school | 11/22/2009 | Stephanie Campbell, MEd |
Q: My school really depresses me. I'm depressed in all of my classes and it makes me not want to do my ...
A: It sounds like you are really struggling with school and feeling very unhappy there. I have a ...
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| I like my teacher, is this totally wrong? | 11/22/2009 | Laura Giles, MSW |
Q: I don't expect for him to ask me on a date. I know its illegal. and its not like i want to go out ...
A: Danielle, This is NOT okay. He is in a position to really hurt you emotionally and this game is not ...
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| ADHD | 11/21/2009 | Pam Dyson, MA, PLPC |
Q: My daughter is 12 years old and was just diagnosed with ADHD and is talking concerta (27mg). She ...
A: Without knowing details about each school, such as how willing or able they are to accommodate your ...
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| feelings/emotions/obsession | 11/21/2009 | Graig Yarbrough |
Q: I joined a dating website 6 months ago and since July I have been in contact with a nice girl from ...
A: I like the way you are handling this. That is good news indeed about the girl. Simon, for us, it ...
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| My Father | 11/19/2009 | Pam Dyson, MA, PLPC |
Q: My mum fell pregnant with me at the young age of 16 and gave birth to me at 17. I have never known ...
A: What you are feeling right, the confusion, the numbness, the shock, are normal reactions to what is ...
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| direction | 11/16/2009 | Graig Yarbrough |
Q: Graig, You said; "I can offer you a way of seeing life that puts you in control." This is exactly ...
A: You have to start somewhere. A little can do a lot if you do the right little thing. In your case, ...
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| child doesn't know dad is not biological father. | 11/15/2009 | Pam Dyson, MA, PLPC |
Q: My exhusband left me when i was 8 mts pregnant(he had an affair)we divorced %26 our daughter is now ...
A: I believe in being honest with children. If you keep something from them and they find out from ...
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| feelings/emotions/obsession | 11/11/2009 | Graig Yarbrough |
Q: I joined a dating website 6 months ago and since July I have been in contact with a nice girl from ...
A: I think you have a good handle on your situation. You recognize that you are attracted to this girl. ...
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| continue - phenomena | 11/11/2009 | Hank Hokamp |
Q: yes sir , I like philoshphy very much , I like analyzing my thinking , other people thiking , also ...
A: I guess your question deals with concentration, Moudi. Here are some tips. Ask yourself: ...
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| Phenomena | 11/9/2009 | Hank Hokamp |
Q: I want to know the this phenomena interpretation and reason where it is ( joying of thinking , ...
A: Moudi. Glad to hear from you again. Your English is good. Anytime you have a question about ALMOST ...
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| Phenomena | 11/8/2009 | Hank Hokamp |
Q: I want to know the this phenomena interpretation and reason where it is ( joying of thinking , ...
A: Deep, deep, deep questions, Moudi. My answer will probably require a follow-up because it might ...
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| Phenomena | 11/8/2009 | Pam Dyson, MA, PLPC |
Q: I want to know the this phenomena interpretation and reason where it is ( joying of thinking , ...
A: The examples you provided do not fit the definition of a phenomena. What you described, a person who ...
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| Phenomena | 11/8/2009 | Nori J. Muster |
Q: I want to know the this phenomena interpretation and reason where it is ( joying of thinking , ...
A: Do you mean like visualization? Like instead of playing tennis, you sit in meditation and imagine ...
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| Phenomena | 11/8/2009 | Graig Yarbrough |
Q: I want to know the this phenomena interpretation and reason where it is ( joying of thinking , ...
A: I think I understand what you are asking. When someone is absorbed in a favorite thing such as ...
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| Lost | 11/5/2009 | Graig Yarbrough |
Q: I started to have this unhealthy obsession with this movie and book I read, Bridge to Terabithia. ...
A: You are most welcome. I would learn how to let go of negative feelings as much as possible. When ...
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| Difficult Mother-in-Law | 11/4/2009 | Laura Giles, MSW |
Q: My fiance and I have been together for 2 years and recently found out we are expecting. We are ...
A: My advice is for you and your husband to go to a Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) group. DBT was ...
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| Lost | 11/2/2009 | Graig Yarbrough |
Q: I started to have this unhealthy obsession with this movie and book I read, Bridge to Terabithia. ...
A: Let's start here. We are by nature expressive creatures. We naturally express ourselves by ...
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| Why does my dad act this way? | 10/31/2009 | Pam Dyson, MA, PLPC |
Q: It seems that around the time my parents separated (about 7 years ago) my dad seems stranger than ...
A: I cannot say why your dad acts the way he does. There could be any number of reasons. Perhaps his ...
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| Teen relationships | 10/23/2009 | Pam Dyson, MA, PLPC |
Q: My daughter who has just turned 13 years old is curious and wants to have a boyfriend, now she was ...
A: You're right about peer pressure, It can encourage children to try things they may not otherwishe ...
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| job change fear | 10/23/2009 | Stephanie Campbell, MEd |
Q: sir,i am working as bdm in animation skool,and i am having 7yrs experience in sales,i have worked ...
A: Fear of the unknown is a common thing. When we do not have experience with something (including a ...
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| Worried I am in a prodrome state | 10/23/2009 | Patricia A. Schafer, Ph.D. |
Q: Worried I am in a prodromal state Hello Thanks for answering my question in advance. I am ...
A: Sounds like you have been suffering severely with forms of mood disorders. Also, check with your ...
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| job change fear | 10/22/2009 | Patricia A. Schafer, Ph.D. |
Q: sir,i am working as bdm in animation skool,and i am having 7yrs experience in sales,i have worked ...
A: When applying for a new job, ask how much training do they give you to adjust to the new job? Their ...
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| Husband leaving me | 10/21/2009 | Pam Dyson, MA, PLPC |
Q: I've only been married about 1yr 4mo. My husband and I were completely happy. We had custody of his ...
A: I can sense the confusion in your words. This must be a very challenging time for you. Sometimes, ...
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| unwanting biological father | 10/19/2009 | Pam Dyson, MA, PLPC |
Q: of witch my oldest daughter that is 11 is not biologically mine. Just yesterday she came with a ...
A: It's understandable that everyone is confused about how to handle this situation. First of all, ...
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| Bad Urges | 10/15/2009 | Pete |
Q: I've been having some bad yearnings to look porn that is not legal. I don't want to become a sexual ...
A: These urges you speak of sound as if they are really getting in the way of you enjoying life. The ...
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| Crying Son | 10/12/2009 | Pam Dyson, MA, PLPC |
Q: I have an 11-year-old son who cries all the time. He is on the Autism Spectrum but very high ...
A: You state that your son can't control the crying (which is certainly a possibility due to the ...
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| Therapy | 10/12/2009 | Pam Dyson, MA, PLPC |
Q: I recently started seeing a therapist to help deal with my infertility. After the second session, ...
A: Anytime a therapist says something that upsets you and your ability to develop a therapeutic ...
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| Therapy | 10/12/2009 | Laura Giles, MSW |
Q: I recently started seeing a therapist to help deal with my infertility. After the second session, ...
A: Your therapy is about YOU. While it's always a good practice to have regards for the feelings of ...
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| Therapy | 10/11/2009 | Laura Giles, MSW |
Q: I recently started seeing a therapist to help deal with my infertility. After the second session, ...
A: Your first few sessions are about seeing if there is a good helping relationship. If you are feeling ...
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| Too sensitive 11 year old | 10/7/2009 | Stephanie Campbell, MEd |
Q: My 11 year old boy cries very easily. When he is "annoyed" which he claims he is quite often, he ...
A: I too, thought about Aspberger's when I originally read your question. I don't think that your ...
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| I'm constantly worried/scared about my girlfriend | 10/6/2009 | Graig Yarbrough |
Q: I've been constantly worried and freaking out about my girlfriend since she has just started college ...
A: Ask yourself. Do you need fear to care? What about love and concern? If you give up that fear, ...
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| I'm constantly worried/scared about my girlfriend | 10/6/2009 | Graig Yarbrough |
Q: I've been constantly worried and freaking out about my girlfriend since she has just started college ...
A: You are most welcome. I understand. That one is a bit hard to grasp. I’ll explain it this way. ...
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| I'm constantly worried/scared about my girlfriend | 10/6/2009 | Graig Yarbrough |
Q: I've been constantly worried and freaking out about my girlfriend since she has just started college ...
A: This might seem a bit silly to you. The entire world you two have created is just fine. Look at ...
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| i know something is wrong with me, but i don't know what. | 10/5/2009 | Pete |
Q: basically, i am 25 years old, and i have been kinda depressed my whole life, but i learned how to ...
A: I think that your issues can be addressed by your seeing a hypnotherapist in your area. It is also ...
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| Too sensitive 11 year old | 10/5/2009 | Stephanie Campbell, MEd |
Q: My 11 year old boy cries very easily. When he is "annoyed" which he claims he is quite often, he ...
A: It sounds like you are concerned about your son and about how his reactions may affect him as he is ...
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| Dysfunction | 10/4/2009 | Stephanie Campbell, MEd |
Q: I'm Evan and i'm 22 years-old. My life is right where I wanted it to be, great job, a fiance, great ...
A: It sounds like you are interested in changing someone who is pretty set in their ways. Your ...
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| Past holding me back... | 10/3/2009 | Graig Yarbrough |
Q: Okay so here goes...I'm not sure if this is the right place to be posting this question. I feel a ...
A: You may not realize it right now but you are ready to come away from this that you have been ...
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| I can't get over this weird coincidence... | 10/1/2009 | Hank Hokamp |
Q: I've been a sufferer of what I expect to be OCD on and off for quite a few years now... It was quite ...
A: Never apologize to friends, Dee, and we're all your friends here at AllExperts. Thanks for ...
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