Ask the TherapistAsk our resident Psych Central therapists.Masochism and Where it Comes From- August 11, 2008 Q. Ever since I was about twelve, and possibly earlier (I remember pretending to be a mouse that was being suffocated to death by a snake when I was around nine), I have had sexual fantasies about being kidnapped and tortured&8230; For a long time they bothered me and I was worried there was something ...http://psychcentral.com/ask-the-therapist/2008/08/11/masochism-and-where-it-comes-from/ Student Nurse with Psychosis Problems: How Can I Get Help- August 11, 2008 Q. Recently I feel like I&8217;m going a bit mad. I was diagnosed with borderline personality disorder a couple of years ago but even then i thought the diagnosis was a bit off as I don&8217;t personally think I fit the criteria. I am not particular compulsive and I don&8217;t have abandonment issues among ...http://psychcentral.com/ask-the-therapist/2008/08/11/student-nurse-with-psychosis-problems... Can Depression Medications Make You Emotionally Numb- August 11, 2008 Q. I have taken antidepressants for 12 years but I just feel numb. I started taking Paxil 20 mg daily 11 yrs ago when my little brother committed suicide. We were very close. Then my Mom died 6 months later from cancer. Then 2-12 months after Mom died, my Dad committed suicide. I increased ...http://psychcentral.com/ask-the-therapist/2008/08/11/can-depression-medications-make-you-n... How Can I Not be Afraid of Therapy- August 11, 2008 Q. Hi,Im a 19 year old female college student I live at school. I have had issues with self harm for over 4 years. and I know I can&8217;t stop on my own .my parents are worried and they have made a appointment for me to talk to a therapist.that specifically deals with self ...http://psychcentral.com/ask-the-therapist/2008/08/11/how-can-i-not-be-afraid-of-therapy/ Do I Discuss Past Mental Health Issues During a Job Interview- August 11, 2008 Q. I am extremely sensitive and it&8217;s not helping me in my life. I am a recovering alcoholic (8 years sober) and had a nervous breakdown four years ago where I checked myself into a psychiatric institute for treatment which lasted three weeks. The triggers were my divorce and for the breakdown; the illness ...http://psychcentral.com/ask-the-therapist/2008/08/11/what-the-best-way-to-handle-past-ment... Short and Ashamed- August 11, 2008 Q from United Arab Emirates: I feel shame whenever i meet my friends because they all are taller than me im 19 years old and my height is 5.4 only and my all other friends are 5.8 , 5.10 or 6 feet im the shortest one in my friends even my cousin is taller ...http://psychcentral.com/ask-the-therapist/2008/08/11/short-and-ashamed/ 6 year old doesnt like her family- August 10, 2008 Q: I am at my wits end. My 6 year old daughter is impossible to handle. She constantly talks back and never obeys her parents. She always lies and if a conversation is not going her way she will say &8220;I dont want to talk about it.&8221; She is very disrespectful and every time ...http://psychcentral.com/ask-the-therapist/2008/08/10/6-year-old-doesnt-like-her-family/ Is sexual abuse by a sibling possible- August 10, 2008 Q: Thanks for reading my question. I didn&8217;t find any other questions precisely like this one. I am 38 and single. I am afraid something bad may have happened to me when I was younger. My brother beat me and was emotionally cruel, but I am afraid that he might have done more ...http://psychcentral.com/ask-the-therapist/2008/08/10/is-sexual-abuse-by-a-sibling-possible... How can I hate a 3 year old- August 8, 2008 Q from Australia: hi im 17 and am 8 months pregnant to my partnerof nearly 3 years. He also has a daughter of 3 years of age. When i first got with him i loved and cared for her like she was my own. But ever since i have been pregnant i have ...http://psychcentral.com/ask-the-therapist/2008/08/08/how-can-i-hate-a-3-year-old/ Overwhelmed and under-helped!- August 7, 2008 Q: Okay this is really hard to go into but I need some direction&8230;I have recently not been feeling so well I have been having a rapid heart beat, a feeling of passing outfainting, extreme exhaustion, not wanting to leave my house for fear of harm coming to me and my children, an obsession with ...http://psychcentral.com/ask-the-therapist/2008/08/06/overwhelmed-and-under-helped/ |