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title=\"Is it my fault that he has cheated on me?\">Is it my fault that he has cheated on me?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">my fiancee and I have been together for two years. we have one child together, another…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Ann Landers profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/80b8e1a76768e1ea081ddaf9.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers\">Ann Landers</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/he-says-im-ignorant-being-a-moron\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"A folded baby blanket and cardigan in soft daylight\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" 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href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/heal-your-emotional-disrepair-learn-how-to-rebuild-yourself\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"A notebook and canvas bag on a sunlit bench\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/9fe54fbcdf11532e81149d6b.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/heal-your-emotional-disrepair-learn-how-to-rebuild-yourself\" title=\"How do I cope when life feels hopeless?\">How do I cope when life feels hopeless?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">I'm a 26-year-old woman, married, a college graduate, and a mom to a five-year-old. lately, I’ve…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Mark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D. profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/4248f6de508c9d830e0cf812.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck\">Mark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D.</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/healing-from-harassment-tips-advice-for-recovery\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"A rolled yoga mat and water bottle beside a bright window\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/721909c513efca68b30cf276.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/healing-from-harassment-tips-advice-for-recovery\" title=\"How can my best friend heal from harassment?\">How can my best friend heal from harassment?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">one of my friends was sexually harassed in school and now it is all she can…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Mark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D. profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/4248f6de508c9d830e0cf812.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck\">Mark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D.</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/help-with-a-histrionic-friend\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"Chairs arranged around a small patio table\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/6242a3377f06dc0a665a60ef.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"/assets/responsive/bcd7f0a21eb23ad0012af48e.webp 800w, /assets/optimized/6242a3377f06dc0a665a60ef.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 1000px\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/help-with-a-histrionic-friend\" title=\"Does she have Histrionic Personality Disorder?\">Does she have Histrionic Personality Disorder?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">I wrote recently about a person that my roommates and I are concerned about. she has…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Allan Schwartz, Ph.D. profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/3f1145a76c69b3ca318ecb8b.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\">Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/help-your-friend-advice-to-make-a-difference\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"Two cups on a picnic table during a quiet conversation\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/6eec0c8f3070d65070e99f18.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/help-your-friend-advice-to-make-a-difference\" title=\"How can I help my friend without making things worse?\">How can I help my friend without making things worse?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">I want to support a struggling friend.</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Mark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D. profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/4248f6de508c9d830e0cf812.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck\">Mark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D.</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/hes-selfish-disrespectful-and-irresponsible\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"An armchair and potted tree beside a sunlit window\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/d6f4fe6e02841857e9cddd84.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"/assets/responsive/721646cd2ffa9737a60a1475.webp 800w, /assets/optimized/d6f4fe6e02841857e9cddd84.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 1000px\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/hes-selfish-disrespectful-and-irresponsible\" title=\"What can I do about his disrespect?\">What can I do about his disrespect?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">I’ve been with my husband for 5 years, and we have a 3-year-old daughter. we have…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Ann Landers profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/80b8e1a76768e1ea081ddaf9.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers\">Ann Landers</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/helping-my-almost-19-year-old-daughter-face-the-real-world\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"A young adult and parent reviewing a notebook at a library table\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/a0892adbc7af7c49c3ec59e0.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/helping-my-almost-19-year-old-daughter-face-the-real-world\" title=\"Why is my daughter avoiding responsibility?\">Why is my daughter avoiding responsibility?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">doctor, I’m a dad of five kids, one daughter and four boys. my wife and I…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Allan Schwartz, Ph.D. profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/3f1145a76c69b3ca318ecb8b.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\">Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/hear-voices-uncover-the-reasons-with-expert-advice\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"Morning sunlight across a bed with white and blue linen\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/f8673b3cba0dcd550adac738.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/hear-voices-uncover-the-reasons-with-expert-advice\" title=\"Why am I hearing voices?\">Why am I hearing voices?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">I've been struggling with severe insomnia for the past few weeks. I can't sleep at night…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Allan Schwartz, Ph.D. profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/3f1145a76c69b3ca318ecb8b.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\">Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/heightened-sexual-behavior-in-my-8-yr-old-with-adhd\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"A wooden puzzle and building blocks on a sunlit table\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/4b74349c44c9bf2a16f5b5ab.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/heightened-sexual-behavior-in-my-8-yr-old-with-adhd\" title=\"Is ADHD related to heightened sexual behavior?\">Is Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) related to heightened sexual behavior?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">does heightened sexual behavior go along with the adhd ? my eight year old is exhibiting…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Allan Schwartz, Ph.D. profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/3f1145a76c69b3ca318ecb8b.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\">Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/help-for-dealing-with-a-deranged-father-tips-advice\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"A person speaking with a counselor.\" height=\"801\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/3afc898c776f007c7c50472e.webp\" width=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"/assets/responsive/8538cdeb4369f280f7ec2dc6.webp 800w, /assets/optimized/3afc898c776f007c7c50472e.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 1200px\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/help-for-dealing-with-a-deranged-father-tips-advice\" title=\"Can we involuntarily admit a family member in a crisis?\">Can we involuntarily admit a family member in a crisis?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">my father appears to be experiencing a serious mental health crisis . he has never been…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Allan Schwartz, Ph.D. profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\"><img alt=\"A person speaking with a counselor.\" height=\"801\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/3afc898c776f007c7c50472e.webp\" width=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"/assets/responsive/8538cdeb4369f280f7ec2dc6.webp 800w, /assets/optimized/3afc898c776f007c7c50472e.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 1200px\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\">Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/highly-intelligent-but-socially-handicapped-the-psychology-of-the-nerd\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"Friends gathered around a board game in natural light\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/8fbbe73b1aced246f2476d43.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/highly-intelligent-but-socially-handicapped-the-psychology-of-the-nerd\" title=\"How can I help my socially awkward son?\">How can I help my socially awkward son?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">my son is in his mid-30s and really smart. he has a ph.d. in chemistry and…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Mark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D. profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/4248f6de508c9d830e0cf812.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck\">Mark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D.</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/help-me-please-what-is-going-on-with-me\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"An open notebook and cup in soft morning light\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/8dc4ee375c3b4c863fee9204.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/help-me-please-what-is-going-on-with-me\" title=\"Help me please. What is going on with me?\">Help me please. What is going on with me?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">over the past few years I’ve been under an incredible amount of stress and because of…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Allan Schwartz, Ph.D. profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/3f1145a76c69b3ca318ecb8b.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\">Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/26-year-old-virgin\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"Two adults talking on a neighborhood café terrace.\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/3b9bb78bcb0289a10d627460.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/26-year-old-virgin\" title=\"I’m a 26-year-old virgin. How do I stop being socially awkward?\">I’m a 26-year-old virgin. How do I stop being socially awkward?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">I’m a 26-year-old white, middle-class guy, who is smart, attractive, and successful in most areas of…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Ann Landers profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/80b8e1a76768e1ea081ddaf9.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers\">Ann Landers</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/a-very-low-threshold-for-stress-tolerance\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"An adult taking a quiet pause beside a window.\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/11361ee8bd9a9e88e91d4125.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/a-very-low-threshold-for-stress-tolerance\" title=\"Is my low stress tolerance a sign of mental illness?\">Is my low stress tolerance a sign of mental illness?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">Everyday stress feels overwhelming.</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Mark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D. profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/4248f6de508c9d830e0cf812.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck\">Mark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D.</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/my-boyfriend-has-no-sex-drive\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"Two ceramic cups sit beside a white orchid.\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/0ad64434abe147822455ab2c.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/my-boyfriend-has-no-sex-drive\" title=\"What should I do if my boyfriend has no sex drive?\">What should I do if my boyfriend has no sex drive?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">I have been in a relationship with my boyfriend for only 4 months. the first two…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Allan Schwartz, Ph.D. profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/3f1145a76c69b3ca318ecb8b.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\">Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/my-boyfriend-and-his-adult-daughter\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"House keys and a folder lie on a sunlit desk.\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/d4fdf8a599607fec3fc6e606.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/my-boyfriend-and-his-adult-daughter\" title=\"How should I handle issues between my boyfriend and his adult daughter?\">How should I handle issues between my boyfriend and his adult daughter?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">my boyfriend of two years left me because he felt I was too jealous of his…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Allan Schwartz, Ph.D. profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/3f1145a76c69b3ca318ecb8b.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\">Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/mothers-who-sleep-with-their-sons\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"Separate bedroom doors in a bright family hallway.\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/912b226dea281b4eb37b2a1e.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/mothers-who-sleep-with-their-sons\" title=\"Why do some mothers sleep with their sons?\">Why do some mothers sleep with their sons?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">a mother who sleeps with her 20 year old son, and her 10 year old son…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Mark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D. profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/4248f6de508c9d830e0cf812.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck\">Mark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D.</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/most-likely-gay-husband\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"A parent reflects at a kitchen table beside a family album.\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/44f4cd658cb13f8e723b98f4.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/most-likely-gay-husband\" title=\"What should I do if I suspect my husband is gay?\">What should I do if I suspect my husband is gay?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">I really need advice, please. my husband of 10 years had cheated on my 4 different…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Allan Schwartz, Ph.D. profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/3f1145a76c69b3ca318ecb8b.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\">Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/morbid-jealousy\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"Hands arrange stones beside a journal on a garden table.\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/4e77d51084cfc3bedf05063f.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/morbid-jealousy\" title=\"Do I have morbid jealousy?\">Do I have morbid jealousy?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">I left my marriage of 5 years six months ago. he was abusive but much of…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Allan Schwartz, Ph.D. profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/3f1145a76c69b3ca318ecb8b.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\">Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/missing-my-ex-boyfriend-terribly\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"Two friends walk together along a coastal boardwalk.\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/d3a90a7a19f1256765bf80c2.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/missing-my-ex-boyfriend-terribly\" title=\"What should I do if I’m missing my ex-boyfriend terribly?\">What should I do if I’m missing my ex-boyfriend terribly?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">we dated for 6 1/2 months. I met him at a community gathering through a friend…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Allan Schwartz, Ph.D. profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/3f1145a76c69b3ca318ecb8b.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\">Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/middle-aged-female-never-in-love\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"An adult enjoys conversation at a community art workshop.\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/a7d871e1f2ad90aafcc23b25.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/middle-aged-female-never-in-love\" title=\"Is it normal to be middle-aged and never have been in love?\">Is it normal to be middle-aged and never have been in love?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">I am a 53 year old woman and, I guess, somewhat attractive (so some say). I…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Allan Schwartz, Ph.D. profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/3f1145a76c69b3ca318ecb8b.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\">Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/lying-cheating-husband\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"Two chairs face one another on a quiet terrace.\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/987634a43ccd6ea155f68f7d.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"/assets/responsive/6c35100b6537a172e160670c.webp 800w, /assets/optimized/987634a43ccd6ea155f68f7d.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 1000px\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/lying-cheating-husband\" title=\"What should I do about my lying, cheating husband?\">What should I do about my lying, cheating husband?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">my husband has been having an affair for two years. we have since been to counseling…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Ann Landers profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/80b8e1a76768e1ea081ddaf9.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers\">Ann Landers</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/love-but-different-religions\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"Two adults talk beside a courtyard fountain.\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/7fb52fa5d8ccadd75f904912.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/love-but-different-religions\" title=\"Can love survive if we have different religions?\">Can love survive if we have different religions?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">I like this girl. she is catholic and I am muslim. what do I do I…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Allan Schwartz, Ph.D. profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/3f1145a76c69b3ca318ecb8b.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\">Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/loss-of-patience\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"An adult takes a quiet pause on a garden porch.\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/3dc93d3ebbbede894c5c2b97.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/loss-of-patience\" title=\"Why am I experiencing a loss of patience?\">Why am I experiencing a loss of patience?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">I seem to lose my patience very quickly with everything !!! its really effecting my family…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Allan Schwartz, Ph.D. profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/3f1145a76c69b3ca318ecb8b.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\">Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/losing-personality-wholness\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"An adult pauses beside a broad botanical garden path.\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/3cc7c4007707227ba5b84f14.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/losing-personality-wholness\" title=\"Why do I feel like I’m losing my personality wholeness?\">Why do I feel like I’m losing my personality wholeness?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">it has been 6 month since it started. I just can’t understand whats going on with…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Mark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D. profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/4248f6de508c9d830e0cf812.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck\">Mark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D.</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/long-distance-college-relationship\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"Two students walk across a bright college courtyard.\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/75511c6056b4aea3658f853c.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/long-distance-college-relationship\" title=\"Can my high school relationship survive college?\">Can my high school relationship survive college?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">I’ve been dating my high school boyfriend for 5 months now. we started dating senior year…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Allan Schwartz, Ph.D. profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/3f1145a76c69b3ca318ecb8b.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\">Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/liar-and-kleptomaniac\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"Hands prepare a notebook and folder on a bright desk.\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/565e3329d5ea331285c6d113.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/liar-and-kleptomaniac\" title=\"How do I deal with someone who is a liar and a kleptomaniac?\">How do I deal with someone who is a liar and a kleptomaniac?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">I am a compulsive liar as well as a kleptomaniac. I have been confronted by former…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Mark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D. profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/4248f6de508c9d830e0cf812.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck\">Mark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D.</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/jealous-of-her-male-friends\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"Friends share a relaxed lakeside picnic.\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/228efef1da694888417e4dcb.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/jealous-of-her-male-friends\" title=\"Why am I so jealous of her male friends?\">Why am I so jealous of her male friends?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">about 7 months ago, I broke up with the love of my life over some very…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Ann Landers profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/80b8e1a76768e1ea081ddaf9.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers\">Ann Landers</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/jealous-girlfriend\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"An adult pauses beside an open door with a phone set aside.\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/d6922354bc706844f9abb329.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/jealous-girlfriend\" title=\"How do I deal with a jealous girlfriend?\">How do I deal with a jealous girlfriend?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">dear dr.schwartz, please give me some advice on how to save my relationship with my overly…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Allan Schwartz, Ph.D. profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/3f1145a76c69b3ca318ecb8b.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\">Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/is-there-something-wrong-with-me\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"Two young adults talk together on a garden bench.\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/0054eafce83b728191adba4f.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"/assets/responsive/287f0804de4ae40b2f00870d.webp 800w, /assets/optimized/0054eafce83b728191adba4f.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 1000px\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/is-there-something-wrong-with-me\" title=\"What’s wrong with me?\">What’s wrong with me?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">I don’t really know where to start but basically I think I have some sort of…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Allan Schwartz, Ph.D. profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/3f1145a76c69b3ca318ecb8b.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\">Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/religious-wife-is-conflicted-over-husbands-desire-for-anal-play\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"Plain books and a vase of white flowers in sunlight\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/db08b30458cbdd101aaa97e7.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/religious-wife-is-conflicted-over-husbands-desire-for-anal-play\" title=\"How should I handle my husband’s request for anal play?\">How should I handle my husband’s request for anal play?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">my husband is turned on by prostate massage. he has always wanted me to physically wear…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Mark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D. profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/4248f6de508c9d830e0cf812.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck\">Mark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D.</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/relationship-with-my-bipolar-and-adhd-girlfriend\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"Two adults preparing a lakeside picnic\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/950bdec0e5ab5d8a93a5b721.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"/assets/responsive/21ac08794e8bb45f7f181224.webp 800w, /assets/optimized/950bdec0e5ab5d8a93a5b721.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 1000px\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/relationship-with-my-bipolar-and-adhd-girlfriend\" title=\"How can I support my girlfriend who has bipolar?\">How can I support my girlfriend who has bipolar?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">I’ve been in a very close relationship with my girlfriend for a good while. I would…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Allan Schwartz, Ph.D. profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/3f1145a76c69b3ca318ecb8b.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\">Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/relationship-between-dissociation-did-and-ptsd\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"An adult seated beside a lake and birch trees\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/b4918cea7d020442cfb7db8f.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"/assets/responsive/4edf17ede2904e3a355f57a3.webp 800w, /assets/optimized/b4918cea7d020442cfb7db8f.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 1000px\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/relationship-between-dissociation-did-and-ptsd\" title=\"How are dissociation, DID, and PTSD connected?\">How are dissociation, DID, and Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) connected?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">I have been diagnosed with ptsd. therapy has just begun for me. I was diagnosed after…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Mark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D. profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/4248f6de508c9d830e0cf812.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck\">Mark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D.</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/regular-thoughts-of-killing-myself\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"A sunlit path and bench in a green community park\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/51d3f7981ecefeda87da605e.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"/assets/responsive/6a1353f4f46bc60e78c82497.webp 800w, /assets/optimized/51d3f7981ecefeda87da605e.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 1000px\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/regular-thoughts-of-killing-myself\" title=\"How can I cope with regular suicidal thoughts?\">How can I cope with regular suicidal thoughts?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">for the past year, I have felt regular thoughts of killing myself. usually with a gun…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Mark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D. profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/4248f6de508c9d830e0cf812.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck\">Mark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D.</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/ptsd-vs-did\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"Blue and white curtains crossed by soft leaf shadows\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/37486492a24759eab0782c40.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"/assets/responsive/1a176fabe979c6e514e47cd9.webp 800w, /assets/optimized/37486492a24759eab0782c40.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 1000px\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/ptsd-vs-did\" title=\"What’s the difference between PTSD and DID?\">What’s the difference between Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and DID?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">I read the previous question about diagnosis of ptsd vs. did. my therapist also diagnosed me…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Allan Schwartz, Ph.D. profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/3f1145a76c69b3ca318ecb8b.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\">Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/ptsd-since-childhood-with-no-memory-of-trauma\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"A chair and closed journal beside a softly lit window\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/d30c301b4b9278571b0ef418.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/ptsd-since-childhood-with-no-memory-of-trauma\" title=\"Can you have PTSD since childhood with no memory of trauma?\">Can you have Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) since childhood with no memory of trauma?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">dr. schwartz, I am a 21 year old female, and I have recently been tentatively diagnosed…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Allan Schwartz, Ph.D. profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/3f1145a76c69b3ca318ecb8b.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\">Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/ptsd-and-night-terrors\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"A calm bedside setting in soft dawn light\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/561b1ed251d7d59826e15b22.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/ptsd-and-night-terrors\" title=\"How are PTSD and night terrors connected?\">How are Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and night terrors connected?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">I have been diagnosed with ptsd and mdd. I have been experiencing night terrors. can you…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Mark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D. profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/4248f6de508c9d830e0cf812.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck\">Mark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D.</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/psychotic-ex-boyfriend\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"An open garden gate leading to a quiet path\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/b36972ab8cbde326c9b8d280.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"/assets/responsive/5cdfc8ff9532e9f57eaee72f.webp 800w, /assets/optimized/b36972ab8cbde326c9b8d280.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 1000px\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/psychotic-ex-boyfriend\" title=\"How do I deal with a psychotic ex-boyfriend?\">How do I deal with a psychotic ex-boyfriend?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">I am still in verbal contact with an ex boyfriend who began to have all sorts…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Mark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D. profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/4248f6de508c9d830e0cf812.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck\">Mark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D.</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/prozac-for-ocd\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"A notebook, glass of water, and smooth stone on a desk\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/d5932f02439f5393a7ae029f.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/prozac-for-ocd\" title=\"How effective is Prozac for OCD?\">How effective is Prozac for Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">I have a question. I am new to this site. I had been on prozac for…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Allan Schwartz, Ph.D. profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/3f1145a76c69b3ca318ecb8b.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\">Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/prolonged-unemployment-of-husband\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"Glasses and envelopes arranged on a sunlit desk\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/a460690264f69cf98ca998c8.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/prolonged-unemployment-of-husband\" title=\"What should I do about my husband’s prolonged unemployment?\">What should I do about my husband’s prolonged unemployment?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">I am in my second marriage and my husband was laid off over 4 years ago…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Allan Schwartz, Ph.D. profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/3f1145a76c69b3ca318ecb8b.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\">Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/potentially-suicidal-boyfriend\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"Two adults talking together in a sunny park\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/3f3b00e8ac042a609efc7c26.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/potentially-suicidal-boyfriend\" title=\"How do I cope with my boyfriend’s depression?\">How do I cope with my boyfriend’s depression?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">I have a question that concerns my boyfriend. he is depressed. but his depression doesn’t show…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Ann Landers profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/80b8e1a76768e1ea081ddaf9.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers\">Ann Landers</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/postponed-wedding-day\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"White flowers on a blue linen tablecloth\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/9eb7a32dab606ab362ebab30.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/postponed-wedding-day\" title=\"How do I cope with a postponed wedding day?\">How do I cope with a postponed wedding day?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">I am 30 years old and met my boyfriend a year ago. he is 25. he…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Ann Landers profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/80b8e1a76768e1ea081ddaf9.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers\">Ann Landers</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/pocd\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"An adult holding a mug beside a sunlit window\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/cfce9389f198b9406c3ca84c.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/pocd\" title=\"What helps with POCD?\">What helps with POCD?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">I’m going to try to explain my situation. I started with depression since I was 13…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Allan Schwartz, Ph.D. profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/3f1145a76c69b3ca318ecb8b.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\">Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/please-explain-how-it-is-that-psychopaths-can-manipulate-people-if-they-have-no-empathy\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"Blue glass vessels on a sunlit table\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/189b0dc4936d8c6bf8742468.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/please-explain-how-it-is-that-psychopaths-can-manipulate-people-if-they-have-no-empathy\" title=\"How can psychopaths manipulate people if they lack empathy?\">How can psychopaths manipulate people if they lack empathy?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">I have no trouble relating to the notion psychopaths lack empathy based on my own personal…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Mark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D. profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/4248f6de508c9d830e0cf812.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck\">Mark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D.</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/pathological-lying\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"Two adults talking on a shaded garden patio\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/4fc1fd3af9108282e7d30d2a.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/pathological-lying\" title=\"What is pathological lying?\">What is pathological lying?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">I believe my son may be a pathological liar and has been since child hood. he…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Mark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D. profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/4248f6de508c9d830e0cf812.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck\">Mark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D.</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/paranoid-depression\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"Two relatives sharing tea on a bright porch\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/63e14e1e0e0e8bd9fa5f939e.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/paranoid-depression\" title=\"What is paranoid depression?\">What is paranoid depression?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">a close family member has been diagnosed with depression. he was prescribed medication, which did help…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Mark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D. profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/4248f6de508c9d830e0cf812.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck\">Mark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D.</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/lack-of-personal-hygiene\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"Fresh towels and a blue robe in a bright bathroom.\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/eb6557a60daec2a8640b1e7a.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/lack-of-personal-hygiene\" title=\"How should I handle someone’s lack of personal hygiene?\">How should I handle someone’s lack of personal hygiene?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">my nineteen year old daughter is slim, attractive and intelligent. this past year her personal hygiene…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Ann Landers profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/80b8e1a76768e1ea081ddaf9.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers\">Ann Landers</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/overcome-paranoia-how-to-get-started\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"Two men talk together in a bright counseling room.\" height=\"754\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/7573f422112508627e09b9ca.webp\" width=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"/assets/responsive/42787c07a603f00f1405bda4.webp 800w, /assets/optimized/7573f422112508627e09b9ca.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 1200px\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/overcome-paranoia-how-to-get-started\" title=\"What are the first steps to overcoming paranoia?\">What are the first steps to overcoming paranoia?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">I have a serious problem and I need your help. my brother has always been a…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Mark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D. profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/4248f6de508c9d830e0cf812.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck\">Mark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D.</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/our-23-year-old-son-refuses-to-get-help-for-his-anxiety-attacks-and-depression\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"Two adults sitting together during a call at a kitchen table\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/c340f313493dff79d2ebba4a.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/our-23-year-old-son-refuses-to-get-help-for-his-anxiety-attacks-and-depression\" title=\"Why does our son refuse treatment for his anxiety and depression?\">Why does our son refuse treatment for his anxiety and depression?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">our son has been away at college and began suffering from anxiety attacks and depression about…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Allan Schwartz, Ph.D. profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/3f1145a76c69b3ca318ecb8b.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\">Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/ocd-no-feeling\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"Hands tending a flowering plant by a window\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/68ff1c6598c83b52195f9bff.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/ocd-no-feeling\" title=\"Does OCD cause me to feel no emotions?\">Does Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) cause me to feel no emotions?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">dr. schwartz, I’m 25 and found out two years ago that I’ve been ocd (to my…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Allan Schwartz, Ph.D. profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/3f1145a76c69b3ca318ecb8b.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\">Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/obsessive-strange-thoughts-about-life-and-existentialism\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"An adult sitting beside a peaceful lake\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/e8467b2a99f783472811c933.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"/assets/responsive/27082722247db86a2414f27c.webp 800w, /assets/optimized/e8467b2a99f783472811c933.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 1000px\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/obsessive-strange-thoughts-about-life-and-existentialism\" title=\"How can I cope with obsessive thoughts about life and existentialism?\">How can I cope with obsessive thoughts about life and existentialism?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">I have a very serious problem that maybe you can explain. I have been having these…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Mark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D. profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/4248f6de508c9d830e0cf812.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck\">Mark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D.</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/nonexistent-lover\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"A notebook beside a window overlooking a park\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/7250010e1a9099e80f76648b.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/nonexistent-lover\" title=\"Why do I keep dreaming about a nonexistent lover?\">Why do I keep dreaming about a nonexistent lover?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">I’m not sure if this is strange, but I feel as though I’m in love with…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Ann Landers profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/80b8e1a76768e1ea081ddaf9.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers\">Ann Landers</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/no-romance-after-baby\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"Two adults sharing tea on a sunny balcony\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/38eddfb8109c6f72929785dd.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/no-romance-after-baby\" title=\"Why is there no romance after having a baby?\">Why is there no romance after having a baby?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">my boyfriend and I have been together for 11 years since high school. we have a…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Ann Landers profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/80b8e1a76768e1ea081ddaf9.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers\">Ann Landers</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/never-had-a-boyfriend\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"Adults planting seedlings together in a community garden\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/060c31e250a60cbbd591f439.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/never-had-a-boyfriend\" title=\"Why have I never had a boyfriend?\">Why have I never had a boyfriend?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">I am currently 21 years of age and I have never officially had a boyfriend in…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Ann Landers profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/80b8e1a76768e1ea081ddaf9.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers\">Ann Landers</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/never-been-in-a-serious-relationship\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"Adults talking during a community pottery class\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/bd8085d3f644eb20cad367a9.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/never-been-in-a-serious-relationship\" title=\"Why can't I find a serious relationship?\">Why can't I find a serious relationship?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">I’m a 23 year old woman and have never been in a serious relationship. I often…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Allan Schwartz, Ph.D. profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/3f1145a76c69b3ca318ecb8b.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\">Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/nervous-about-nudity\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"An adult adjusting a scarf in a bright room\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/f08be037be7e7197334b3048.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/nervous-about-nudity\" title=\"How can I overcome being nervous about nudity?\">How can I overcome being nervous about nudity?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">anne, hoping you can help with what has become a serious problem for me. I have…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Ann Landers profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/80b8e1a76768e1ea081ddaf9.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers\">Ann Landers</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/narcissistic-stepfather\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"An adult and child beside a sunlit blue doorway\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/56b5ef7ddf45acfcaecbf71f.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/narcissistic-stepfather\" title=\"How do I deal with a narcissistic stepfather?\">How do I deal with a narcissistic stepfather?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">I was bullied and physically manhandled by my stepfather over 6 months ago so I left…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Mark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D. profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/4248f6de508c9d830e0cf812.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck\">Mark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D.</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/my-younger-brother-is-having-spells-of-rage\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"Two adults walking along an open riverside path\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/24c1dcc6fc06e818f52be06b.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"/assets/responsive/62e61bf36e50b8f46ce0fdb6.webp 800w, /assets/optimized/24c1dcc6fc06e818f52be06b.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 1000px\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/my-younger-brother-is-having-spells-of-rage\" title=\"How can I help my younger brother who has spells of rage?\">How can I help my younger brother who has spells of rage?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">my younger brother is having spells of rage and is under stress from recently having a…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Mark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D. profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/4248f6de508c9d830e0cf812.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck\">Mark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D.</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/my-wifes-past\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"A couple walking together through a garden\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/d1d913bee5a996be82d3ceb0.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"/assets/responsive/16d806309c6ba3afa951ba66.webp 800w, /assets/optimized/d1d913bee5a996be82d3ceb0.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 1000px\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/my-wifes-past\" title=\"How should I deal with my wife’s past?\">How should I deal with my wife’s past?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">as a child, I was brought up very strict. I was taught that pre-marital sex was…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Ann Landers profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/80b8e1a76768e1ea081ddaf9.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers\">Ann Landers</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/my-therapist-doesnt-like-me\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"Two adults talking in a bright room\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/041eba042807bc69ae930f08.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/my-therapist-doesnt-like-me\" title=\"What should I do if I feel like my therapist doesn’t like me?\">What should I do if I feel like my therapist doesn’t like me?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">I have been seeing this therapist. recently I’ve let him know that I am concerned that…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Mark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D. profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/4248f6de508c9d830e0cf812.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck\">Mark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D.</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/my-snoring-is-pushing-him-away\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"A bright bedroom with blue bedding and an open doorway\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/31e48f47f6660bb8efd6f234.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/my-snoring-is-pushing-him-away\" title=\"Is my snoring pushing him away?\">Is my snoring pushing him away?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">I’ve been having a problem for the last year with snoring. my husband has put up…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Ann Landers profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/80b8e1a76768e1ea081ddaf9.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers\">Ann Landers</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/what-is-the-true-meaning-of-being-defensive\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"Two mugs and an open notebook on a round table.\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/7387a2cd33ff572c6e72cec7.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/what-is-the-true-meaning-of-being-defensive\" title=\"What is the true meaning of being defensive?\">What is the true meaning of being defensive?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">my wife and I are trying to find out the true meaning of being defensive. is…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Ann Landers profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/80b8e1a76768e1ea081ddaf9.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers\">Ann Landers</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/what-is-the-point-of-life\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"Morning sunlight over a peaceful woodland path.\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/a42197ff500858e997493c11.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"/assets/responsive/5b11cb03d5d7202e6d4abb1f.webp 800w, /assets/optimized/a42197ff500858e997493c11.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 1000px\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/what-is-the-point-of-life\" title=\"What is the point of life?\">What is the point of life?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">I’ve tried mental help for my depression. I’m even on anti-depressants and I feel even worse…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Mark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D. profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/4248f6de508c9d830e0cf812.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck\">Mark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D.</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/should-i-leave-my-husband\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"A couple having a quiet conversation at a kitchen table.\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/4bdd5e8fc48eefa31a3d4991.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/should-i-leave-my-husband\" title=\"Should I leave my husband?\">Should I leave my husband?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">we have been a couple for 16 years and have been married for 8. we have…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Ann Landers profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/80b8e1a76768e1ea081ddaf9.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers\">Ann Landers</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/should-i-be-hopeful-that-he-will-change-his-mind-about-divorce\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"Two women walking together beside a calm lake.\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/0e3f58c03dc14ca4dd93f4b2.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"/assets/responsive/01b907a694ad90c7157a9ac6.webp 800w, /assets/optimized/0e3f58c03dc14ca4dd93f4b2.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 1000px\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/should-i-be-hopeful-that-he-will-change-his-mind-about-divorce\" title=\"Should I be hopeful that he will change his mind about divorce?\">Should I be hopeful that he will change his mind about divorce?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">I’m in shock. after 11 months of marriage my husband told me he wants a divorce…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Allan Schwartz, Ph.D. profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/3f1145a76c69b3ca318ecb8b.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\">Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/self-acceptance\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"Adults enjoying a watercolor workshop outdoors\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/f0e4a49d0a7498fe5b9e70b8.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/self-acceptance\" title=\"How can I learn self-acceptance?\">How can I learn self-acceptance?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">I am a lesbian woman. I’ve been in a very deep relationship for over 3 years…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Ann Landers profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/80b8e1a76768e1ea081ddaf9.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers\">Ann Landers</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/seeing-a-married-man\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"An adult walking along a sunlit seafront promenade\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/afe4bc73958f6ba90eec13f5.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"/assets/responsive/f8b5acc81da51ee519adb9d0.webp 800w, /assets/optimized/afe4bc73958f6ba90eec13f5.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 1000px\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/seeing-a-married-man\" title=\"Is it wrong that I’m seeing a married man?\">Is it wrong that I’m seeing a married man?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">I have been seeing a married man for a year, we have discussed his leaving his…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Ann Landers profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/80b8e1a76768e1ea081ddaf9.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers\">Ann Landers</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/security-clearance-and-depression\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"A work bag and notebook beside an office window\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/69d192e6c7f64ae9268dd883.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/security-clearance-and-depression\" title=\"Will depression affect my chances of getting security clearance?\">Will depression affect my chances of getting security clearance?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">I am currently employed at a government contractor in which a top secret security clearance is…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Mark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D. profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/4248f6de508c9d830e0cf812.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck\">Mark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D.</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/scary-thoughts-dark-feelings-help\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"Smooth pebbles beside a gently flowing stream\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/7bb4f2758db764f135d16fa4.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/scary-thoughts-dark-feelings-help\" title=\"How can I cope with scary thoughts and dark feelings?\">How can I cope with scary thoughts and dark feelings?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">thank you so much for all of the help that you provide. I’m a 23 year…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Allan Schwartz, Ph.D. profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/3f1145a76c69b3ca318ecb8b.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\">Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/scared-he-will-leave-me\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"Two adults holding hands during a garden walk\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/8bc4b01d16222799c2a1161c.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/scared-he-will-leave-me\" title=\"Why am I so afraid he will leave me?\">Why am I so afraid he will leave me?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">I have been dating a wonderful man for the past eight months. before that I had…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Ann Landers profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/80b8e1a76768e1ea081ddaf9.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers\">Ann Landers</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/will-my-boyfriend-eventually-hit-me\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"A calm living room opening onto a green garden.\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/36dcb2352b2eb96c4f8b1450.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/will-my-boyfriend-eventually-hit-me\" title=\"Will my boyfriend eventually hit me?\">Will my boyfriend eventually hit me?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">doctor, I’ve been in a loving relationship with a man for 5 years now. I am…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Allan Schwartz, Ph.D. profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/3f1145a76c69b3ca318ecb8b.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\">Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/will-i-ever-feel-normal\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"A woman walking with a small dog through a sunny garden.\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/3dbb773379d0c19c01a3bfcb.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"/assets/responsive/7afd91fa3517873b891cd221.webp 800w, /assets/optimized/3dbb773379d0c19c01a3bfcb.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 1000px\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/will-i-ever-feel-normal\" title=\"Will I ever feel normal?\">Will I ever feel normal?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">I am a 37 year old female. my entire life I have always felt like a…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Allan Schwartz, Ph.D. profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/3f1145a76c69b3ca318ecb8b.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\">Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/wife-of-21-years-has-a-boyfriend\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"A man writing in a journal beside a lake.\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/d84166d37235cae2e4a5fd81.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/wife-of-21-years-has-a-boyfriend\" title=\"Why does my wife of 21 years have a boyfriend?\">Why does my wife of 21 years have a boyfriend?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">my wife of 21 years has a boyfriend. she moved out of the house 6 weeks…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Ann Landers profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/80b8e1a76768e1ea081ddaf9.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers\">Ann Landers</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/why-is-he-so-jealous-even-of-my-own-brothers\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"Two women walking an open coastal trail.\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/c68384e5623a9c0916e8c9cd.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/why-is-he-so-jealous-even-of-my-own-brothers\" title=\"Why is he so jealous?\">Why is he so jealous?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">how long have you been together? 8 months what is your age range? 20/25 please share…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Allan Schwartz, Ph.D. profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/3f1145a76c69b3ca318ecb8b.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\">Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/why-does-my-wifes-old-boyfriend-bother-me\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"Two people sharing a quiet picnic with blue cups.\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/ca37792bbef9bc535a5524a4.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/why-does-my-wifes-old-boyfriend-bother-me\" title=\"Why does my wife’s old boyfriend bother me?\">Why does my wife’s old boyfriend bother me?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">my wife’s old boyfriend recently contacted her and they have been corresponding on a daily basis…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Allan Schwartz, Ph.D. profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/3f1145a76c69b3ca318ecb8b.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\">Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/why-does-my-boyfriends-ex-girlfriend-have-to-be-so-involved-in-his-life\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"An open garden gate leading onto a sunny path.\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/885d965f97f85e1bb26c37a8.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"/assets/responsive/f2c71d2e81b18fda5d1e7ba4.webp 800w, /assets/optimized/885d965f97f85e1bb26c37a8.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 1000px\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/why-does-my-boyfriends-ex-girlfriend-have-to-be-so-involved-in-his-life\" title=\"Why does my boyfriend’s ex-girlfriend have to be so involved in his life?\">Why does my boyfriend’s ex-girlfriend have to be so involved in his life?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">I have dated this man for over six years. his child was born shortly after we…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Ann Landers profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/80b8e1a76768e1ea081ddaf9.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers\">Ann Landers</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/why-do-men-not-find-me-attractive\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"Two women enjoying a conversation outside a bookshop cafe.\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/02905dda27539c0931a33044.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/why-do-men-not-find-me-attractive\" title=\"Why do men not find me attractive?\">Why do men not find me attractive?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">I am sort of old fashioned in the sense that I prefer the man to ask…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Allan Schwartz, Ph.D. profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/3f1145a76c69b3ca318ecb8b.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\">Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/why-do-i-like-being-abused\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"A soft blanket on a blue chair in a sunny reading nook.\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/c8a43a1946a349dc63e16e10.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"/assets/responsive/18dc9166eacfb9e98b418f38.webp 800w, /assets/optimized/c8a43a1946a349dc63e16e10.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 1000px\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/why-do-i-like-being-abused\" title=\"Why do I feel like I like being abused?\">Why do I feel like I like being abused?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">I’m a 27 year old woman and I have a fiancee who is good to me…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Allan Schwartz, Ph.D. profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/3f1145a76c69b3ca318ecb8b.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\">Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/why-do-i-feel-like-everyone-is-trying-to-upset-me\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"Gentle waves moving around a smooth shoreline rock.\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/84dd2695f2cf9b71ec688461.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/why-do-i-feel-like-everyone-is-trying-to-upset-me\" title=\"Why do I feel like everyone is trying to upset me?\">Why do I feel like everyone is trying to upset me?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">I go through stages every few months where I feel completely over emotional and really upset…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Allan Schwartz, Ph.D. profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/3f1145a76c69b3ca318ecb8b.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\">Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/why-cant-i-get-gross-images-out-of-my-head\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"A peaceful bedside table in soft morning light.\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/22cfcdd598bdfac132a95c30.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/why-cant-i-get-gross-images-out-of-my-head\" title=\"Why can’t I get gross images out of my head?\">Why can’t I get gross images out of my head?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">I never use to be this way but find that I am increasingly anxious over images…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Mark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D. profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/4248f6de508c9d830e0cf812.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck\">Mark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D.</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/when-there-is-someone-who-is-better-looking-than-me-i-feel-inadequate\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"A varied bouquet of wildflowers in a blue glass vase.\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/65f307e391a6a4240295717a.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/when-there-is-someone-who-is-better-looking-than-me-i-feel-inadequate\" title=\"Why do I feel inadequate?\">Why do I feel inadequate?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">my body image. “I have nothing to hide behind.if I had a perfect body, I could…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Allan Schwartz, Ph.D. profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/3f1145a76c69b3ca318ecb8b.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\">Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/what-treatments-are-available-after-you-ve-tried-the-medicines-of-last-resort\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"A notebook and telephone on a bright desk.\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/fae2ffb8a5eaabb654c44bcb.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/what-treatments-are-available-after-you-ve-tried-the-medicines-of-last-resort\" title=\"What options remain after last-resort medications?\">What options remain after last-resort medications?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">I have been treated for major depressive disorder for over a year now. currently I am…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Mark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D. profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/4248f6de508c9d830e0cf812.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck\">Mark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D.</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/what-should-i-do-with-my-19-year-old-daughters-anger-issue\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"Two women arranging flowers together at a kitchen table.\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/16daf3a9cea9042e43a597f5.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/what-should-i-do-with-my-19-year-old-daughters-anger-issue\" title=\"What should I do about my 19-year-old daughter’s anger issues?\">What should I do about my 19-year-old daughter’s anger issues?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">my 19 year old daughter has very disturbing temper tantrums and they are getting worse. she…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Allan Schwartz, Ph.D. profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/3f1145a76c69b3ca318ecb8b.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\">Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/terrified-i-ll-do-something-sexually-inappropriate\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"A journal and pencil beside a bright window.\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/920621fedb984c10d9bfd07d.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/terrified-i-ll-do-something-sexually-inappropriate\" title=\"What should I do if I’m terrified I’ll do something sexually inappropriate?\">What should I do if I’m terrified I’ll do something sexually inappropriate?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">I’m 16 years old, female! I have been house- bound for 18 months as I have…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Mark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D. profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/4248f6de508c9d830e0cf812.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck\">Mark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D.</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/sweet-but-aloof-boyfriend\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"A couple talking while choosing flowers at an outdoor market.\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/667b554652210bdd2d66d185.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"/assets/responsive/54f6846cc6cc75271b0c9f9a.webp 800w, /assets/optimized/667b554652210bdd2d66d185.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 1000px\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/sweet-but-aloof-boyfriend\" title=\"How should I handle a sweet but aloof boyfriend?\">How should I handle a sweet but aloof boyfriend?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">my boyfriend is a sweet and very caring person, but I find myself getting frustrated with…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Ann Landers profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/80b8e1a76768e1ea081ddaf9.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers\">Ann Landers</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/strange-sexual-fantasies\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"A woman reflecting with a journal in a bright reading room.\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/f4e35e9c5ab3aee1432949c1.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/strange-sexual-fantasies\" title=\"Are strange sexual fantasies normal?\">Are strange sexual fantasies normal?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">I’m an 18 year old woman and I’ve always had strange sexual fantasies. I’m very turned…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Allan Schwartz, Ph.D. profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/3f1145a76c69b3ca318ecb8b.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\">Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/stalking-learn-how-to-protect-yourself-regain-control\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"A bright home entrance with a blue door and green plants.\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/e15bc468f38af0c341cf0829.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/stalking-learn-how-to-protect-yourself-regain-control\" title=\"How can I protect myself from stalking and regain control?\">How can I protect myself from stalking and regain control?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">I am a 43 yr. old woman who is being stalked/harassed by a religious zealot. this…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Mark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D. profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/4248f6de508c9d830e0cf812.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck\">Mark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D.</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/spousal-abuse-and-borderline-personality-disorder\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"Two men talking on a park bench overlooking water.\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/4c9e9c427a7b958baf4964c0.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/spousal-abuse-and-borderline-personality-disorder\" title=\"How does borderline personality disorder affect spousal abuse?\">How does borderline personality disorder affect spousal abuse?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">in late 1995 I started dating following a divorce from a 29 yr marriage (32 yrs…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Ann Landers profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/80b8e1a76768e1ea081ddaf9.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers\">Ann Landers</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/spitting-behavior\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"A parent and child playing with wooden blocks in a bright room.\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/11479e9a3e30a626e5e2ba39.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/spitting-behavior\" title=\"What causes spitting behavior?\">What causes spitting behavior?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">I have a 6 year old son who lately has been spitting a lot. he’s always…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Allan Schwartz, Ph.D. profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/3f1145a76c69b3ca318ecb8b.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\">Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/solve-your-problems-quickly-4-ways-to-identify-fix-them\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"A person walking a dog along a riverside path.\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/1ecfea323f0bfb60d3521864.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"/assets/responsive/3f4e8d60c7b3610db0456400.webp 800w, /assets/optimized/1ecfea323f0bfb60d3521864.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 1000px\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/solve-your-problems-quickly-4-ways-to-identify-fix-them\" title=\"How can you solve and fix your problems quickly?\">How can you solve and fix your problems quickly?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">I just have a quick question relating to mental health. with all the different mental disorders…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Mark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D. profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/4248f6de508c9d830e0cf812.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck\">Mark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D.</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/smoking-fetish-looking-for-help\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"A woman listens thoughtfully to another person in a counseling room.\" height=\"600\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/94105d75e40f92f2c4f63da4.webp\" width=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"/assets/responsive/e1bd807c4abaf15eec29f5e4.webp 800w, /assets/optimized/94105d75e40f92f2c4f63da4.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 1200px\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/smoking-fetish-looking-for-help\" title=\"How can I get help for my smoking fetish?\">How can I get help for my smoking fetish?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">my husband has a smoking fetish. I am a smoker and am completely okay and enjoy…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Allan Schwartz, Ph.D. profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/3f1145a76c69b3ca318ecb8b.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\">Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/slobby-husband\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"Fresh towels and soap on a bright bathroom shelf.\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/ce580436851db832046373e1.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/slobby-husband\" title=\"How do I deal with a slobby husband?\">How do I deal with a slobby husband?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">anne, I have been married to a wonderful man for 5 years, but I have found…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Ann Landers profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/80b8e1a76768e1ea081ddaf9.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers\">Ann Landers</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/should-i-stay-with-my-girlfriend-of-4-years\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"A young adult reflecting with a notebook in a university garden.\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/312912417ad0e0bda5c93faf.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/should-i-stay-with-my-girlfriend-of-4-years\" title=\"Should I stay with my girlfriend of 4 years?\">Should I stay with my girlfriend of 4 years?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">I have been with the same girl for over four years. I’m off at college and…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Allan Schwartz, Ph.D. profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/3f1145a76c69b3ca318ecb8b.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\">Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/should-i-stay-with-a-lying-husband\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"Two cups of tea on a sunlit table during a quiet conversation.\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/199eeaf1055c5f192d6a8722.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/should-i-stay-with-a-lying-husband\" title=\"Should I stay with a lying husband?\">Should I stay with a lying husband?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">we have been married for 35 years and I recently discovered (through receipt for m+s items)…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Allan Schwartz, Ph.D. profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/3f1145a76c69b3ca318ecb8b.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\">Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/how-to-prevent-any-relapse-into-pornography\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"An adult closing a laptop beside a sunny garden doorway.\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/c8f1e57c6bbbe08ebf33ff9d.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/how-to-prevent-any-relapse-into-pornography\" title=\"How can I prevent relapse into pornography?\">How can I prevent relapse into pornography?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">I am a 29 year old male involved in a happy relationship (both sexually and emotionally)…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Allan Schwartz, Ph.D. profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/3f1145a76c69b3ca318ecb8b.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\">Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/it-seems-like-i-have-to-choose-between-my-husband-and-my-son\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"A bright family dining space with blue and white chairs.\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/a6264120327918a6fffbd3fe.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/it-seems-like-i-have-to-choose-between-my-husband-and-my-son\" title=\"How do I handle having to choose between my husband and my son?\">How do I handle having to choose between my husband and my son?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">I'm really at a loss and don’t know what to do. I'm married and have three…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Ann Landers profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/80b8e1a76768e1ea081ddaf9.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers\">Ann Landers</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/extreme-psychopathy-sociopathy\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"A calm garden courtyard with a clear walkway\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/b9232599a2684e1259f6be56.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"/assets/responsive/ff5eb426da09ef1a97236eec.webp 800w, /assets/optimized/b9232599a2684e1259f6be56.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 1000px\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/extreme-psychopathy-sociopathy\" title=\"Why do I hear voices and feel no emotion?\">Why do I hear voices and feel no emotion?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">I’ve been trying to find reliable advice on what to do. I feel completely numb. I…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Allan Schwartz, Ph.D. profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/3f1145a76c69b3ca318ecb8b.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\">Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/i-have-always-believed-someone-was-watching-me\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"Two adults walking toward a bright community building.\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/ed4fca00fedeac84c7c45b01.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/i-have-always-believed-someone-was-watching-me\" title=\"What should I do if I always feel like someone is watching me?\">What should I do if I always feel like someone is watching me?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">ever since my freshman year I have always believed someone was watching me, following me, telling…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Mark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D. profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/4248f6de508c9d830e0cf812.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck\">Mark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D.</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/i-have-a-hard-time-making-friends-with-other-guys\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"Three adults playing musical instruments together.\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/be798d4e2f4479843195aad1.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/i-have-a-hard-time-making-friends-with-other-guys\" title=\"Why do I have such a hard time making friends with other guys?\">Why do I have such a hard time making friends with other guys?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">I have a hard time making friends with other guys and I also have relationship issues…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Ann Landers profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/80b8e1a76768e1ea081ddaf9.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers\">Ann Landers</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/i-have-a-crush-on-my-husbands-friend\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"An adult reflecting with a notebook at a balcony table.\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/f76b7c638eba7cdc2c83652c.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"/assets/responsive/c5241ae7689f740ed0407381.webp 800w, /assets/optimized/f76b7c638eba7cdc2c83652c.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 1000px\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/i-have-a-crush-on-my-husbands-friend\" title=\"How do I handle having a crush on my husband’s friend?\">How do I handle having a crush on my husband’s friend?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">I have been married for the last 8 years. my husband and I have been experiencing…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Ann Landers profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/80b8e1a76768e1ea081ddaf9.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers\">Ann Landers</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/i-feel-ugly\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"A parent and child painting flowers together.\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/abfbb90542a7442a66304be4.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/i-feel-ugly\" title=\"What should I do if I feel ugly?\">What should I do if I feel ugly?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">my almost 7yo daughter recently told me she feels ugly and she does not think she…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Allan Schwartz, Ph.D. profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/3f1145a76c69b3ca318ecb8b.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\">Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/i-feel-like-he-wont-ever-love-me-like-he-loves-her\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"An adult with a phone and study materials at a cafe table.\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/c33ff2c441aacbf43e6e67d3.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/i-feel-like-he-wont-ever-love-me-like-he-loves-her\" title=\"How can I stop feeling like he loves her more?\">How can I stop feeling like he loves her more?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">my boyfriend and I have been together for a year, but it's been a challenging journey…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Allan Schwartz, Ph.D. profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/3f1145a76c69b3ca318ecb8b.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\">Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/i-dont-really-care-about-anything-what-should-i-do\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"Two people walking with bicycles by a river.\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/ba057c9b988e1f0f9dea00e6.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/i-dont-really-care-about-anything-what-should-i-do\" title=\"Why do I feel like I don’t care about anything?\">Why do I feel like I don’t care about anything?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">I am a seventeen year old girl. I often find that my energy is very low…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Allan Schwartz, Ph.D. profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/3f1145a76c69b3ca318ecb8b.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\">Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/i-dont-know-who-my-true-self-is\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"An adult sketching in a notebook at a sunny table.\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/4425d79e9c4addc079787a23.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/i-dont-know-who-my-true-self-is\" title=\"Why don’t I know who my true self is?\">Why don’t I know who my true self is?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">I’m not usually open about anything like this. but I’m in need of answers. I’m a…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Mark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D. profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/4248f6de508c9d830e0cf812.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck\">Mark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D.</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/i-dont-care-for-anything-i-feel-as-though-im-wasting-my-life\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"Two students walking toward a campus building.\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/bee192d25c0196f1f275a8ce.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/i-dont-care-for-anything-i-feel-as-though-im-wasting-my-life\" title=\"Why do I feel like I’m wasting my life?\">Why do I feel like I’m wasting my life?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">I’m an 18 year old male, living in california. over the past few weeks my motivation…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Allan Schwartz, Ph.D. profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/3f1145a76c69b3ca318ecb8b.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\">Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/i-become-very-hostile-towards-myself\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"Two adults sharing a supportive conversation at a garden table.\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/3de785d6129956a533323f22.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/i-become-very-hostile-towards-myself\" title=\"Why do I become so hostile toward myself?\">Why do I become so hostile toward myself?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">I am an 18-year old male who over the past few months has had several strange…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Mark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D. profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/4248f6de508c9d830e0cf812.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck\">Mark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D.</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/hypothyroid-23-year-old-girl\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"A student with notebooks at a bright library table.\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/5c3798c963be8355250b78dd.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/hypothyroid-23-year-old-girl\" title=\"How does hypothyroidism affect a 23-year-old girl?\">How does hypothyroidism affect a 23-year-old girl?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">I am a 23 year old active girl. I have a loving boyfriend, a fairly decent…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Allan Schwartz, Ph.D. profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/3f1145a76c69b3ca318ecb8b.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\">Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/husbands-weight-problem\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"A couple walking together beside a lake.\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/c0f3bf5b126fd8f815fd18b7.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"/assets/responsive/c1d906e3341251d8237d86e7.webp 800w, /assets/optimized/c0f3bf5b126fd8f815fd18b7.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 1000px\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/husbands-weight-problem\" title=\"How can I help my husband with his weight problem?\">How can I help my husband with his weight problem?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">I have been married for many years. the marriage has been rocky. I have a sort…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Allan Schwartz, Ph.D. profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/3f1145a76c69b3ca318ecb8b.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\">Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/husbands-secretary-too-close\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"Two adults talking over coffee at an outdoor cafe.\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/be59679e7fa9411e14bfbb18.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/husbands-secretary-too-close\" title=\"Is my husband’s secretary too close to him?\">Is my husband’s secretary too close to him?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">am I asking too much of my husband? we have a christian marriage. I have moved…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Ann Landers profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/80b8e1a76768e1ea081ddaf9.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers\">Ann Landers</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/husband-wants-a-divorce\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"An adult holding a blue cup among unpacked boxes.\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/602bd71d7d1a7f293575c836.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/husband-wants-a-divorce\" title=\"What should I do if my husband wants a divorce?\">What should I do if my husband wants a divorce?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">my husband asked me for a divorce the other day. I am devastated. he said I’m…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Ann Landers profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/80b8e1a76768e1ea081ddaf9.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers\">Ann Landers</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/husband-jealous-of-my-friends-and-family\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"A couple preparing vegetables together in a bright kitchen.\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/d8ec47d5af9c55ee8f5037e6.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/husband-jealous-of-my-friends-and-family\" title=\"Why does my husband get jealous of my friends and family?\">Why does my husband get jealous of my friends and family?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">my husband and I have been married for 6+ years. I would consider us to be…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Allan Schwartz, Ph.D. profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/3f1145a76c69b3ca318ecb8b.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\">Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/husband-and-daughter\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"A blue armchair beside a closed white door in afternoon light.\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/982a103d0a261a6aefbbcb3d.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"/assets/responsive/141c277b4e92824de0d2948c.webp 800w, /assets/optimized/982a103d0a261a6aefbbcb3d.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 1000px\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/husband-and-daughter\" title=\"Is my husband’s playfulness with our daughter inappropriate?\">Is my husband’s playfulness with our daughter inappropriate?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">my husband and daughter always play around physically. I have been telling them to stop because…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Allan Schwartz, Ph.D. profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/3f1145a76c69b3ca318ecb8b.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\">Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/how-to-show-appreciation-reap-the-rewards\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"An adult sitting thoughtfully on a shaded park bench.\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/c964777d69bb87268f9c2a5f.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/how-to-show-appreciation-reap-the-rewards\" title=\"How can I show appreciation and reap the rewards?\">How can I show appreciation and reap the rewards?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">doctor, I am a 20-year-old male. since I was 16, I have started experiencing something that…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Allan Schwartz, Ph.D. profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/3f1145a76c69b3ca318ecb8b.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\">Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/how-do-i-keep-my-conduct-disordered-step-son-from-molesting-my-children\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"Shoes beside the door in a bright family entryway.\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/31c57fa618108635edf99a90.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/how-do-i-keep-my-conduct-disordered-step-son-from-molesting-my-children\" title=\"What should I do to stop my stepson from molesting my kids?\">What should I do to stop my stepson from molesting my kids?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">I am the proud momma of 3 children, ages 5, 2, and 1. I also have…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Mark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D. profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/4248f6de508c9d830e0cf812.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck\">Mark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D.</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/how-do-i-help-my-4-year-old-son-show-compasion\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"A parent and young child watering seedlings by a window.\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/dd6aa5516693db2e68503956.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/how-do-i-help-my-4-year-old-son-show-compasion\" title=\"How do I encourage compassion in my 4-year-old son?\">How do I encourage compassion in my 4-year-old son?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">my son laughs when a person gets hurt and smiles when someone is crying. he just…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Allan Schwartz, Ph.D. profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/3f1145a76c69b3ca318ecb8b.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\">Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/how-do-i-forgive-and-forget-when-my-husband-abandoned-me\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"Two adults having a quiet conversation on a garden bench.\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/7f23271c5cf5c04df2a2f432.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/how-do-i-forgive-and-forget-when-my-husband-abandoned-me\" title=\"How can I forgive my husband for abandoning me?\">How can I forgive my husband for abandoning me?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">I am married for a year now. I have some health problems that incapacitate me temporarily…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Ann Landers profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/80b8e1a76768e1ea081ddaf9.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers\">Ann Landers</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/is-my-sister-a-pathological-liar\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"Family members listen to one another in a sunlit room.\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/9e4b63e811734fb6126f3777.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/is-my-sister-a-pathological-liar\" title=\"Could my sister be a pathological liar?\">Could my sister be a pathological liar?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">one year ago my sister divorced her husband and ever since then she has been extremely…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Allan Schwartz, Ph.D. profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/3f1145a76c69b3ca318ecb8b.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\">Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/is-my-boyfriend-gay-or-does-he-just-have-sex-anxiety\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"Two adults talk on a balcony overlooking the water.\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/d631d800a3270a320644376e.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/is-my-boyfriend-gay-or-does-he-just-have-sex-anxiety\" title=\"Does my boyfriend have sex anxiety, or is he gay?\">Does my boyfriend have sex anxiety, or is he gay?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">I’ve been with my boyfriend for about 6 months now. the first month was exciting, fun…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Allan Schwartz, Ph.D. profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/3f1145a76c69b3ca318ecb8b.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\">Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/is-male-interest-in-pornography-normal\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"A couple talks at a kitchen table with a laptop set aside.\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/6420ce71483ade4b3b8a808a.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/is-male-interest-in-pornography-normal\" title=\"Is male interest in pornography normal?\">Is male interest in pornography normal?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">is it normal for a man to be into pornography? my fiance seems to really enjoy…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Ann Landers profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/80b8e1a76768e1ea081ddaf9.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers\">Ann Landers</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/is-it-possible-to-stop-being-an-attention-seeker\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"Two adults plant seedlings together at a garden table.\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/71a2ec298799f6f8a309fc06.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/is-it-possible-to-stop-being-an-attention-seeker\" title=\"How do I stop being such an attention seeker?\">How do I stop being such an attention seeker?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">is it possible to change one’s personality to stop wanting to draw attention to yourself. if…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Mark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D. profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/4248f6de508c9d830e0cf812.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck\">Mark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D.</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/is-it-okay-to-be-a-masochist\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"An adult reflects in a sunlit reading nook.\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/a16f849ba199c2cb81ce0343.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/is-it-okay-to-be-a-masochist\" title=\"Is it wrong to be a masochist?\">Is it wrong to be a masochist?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">is it okay to be a masochist? I don’t do anything to myself that can cause…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Ann Landers profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/80b8e1a76768e1ea081ddaf9.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers\">Ann Landers</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/adult-son-interferes-with-our-relationship\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"A couple talking at a breakfast table.\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/b9ba86c5d745c8cbc411ce4e.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/adult-son-interferes-with-our-relationship\" title=\"Why does it feel like I’m competing with his son?\">Why does it feel like I’m competing with his son?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">my boyfriend and I have been together for two years, and we moved in together two…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Allan Schwartz, Ph.D. profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/3f1145a76c69b3ca318ecb8b.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\">Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/am-i-really-that-messed-up\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"Two adults talking in a community reading room.\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/1ed4b3b239d9ac7588fe78b8.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/am-i-really-that-messed-up\" title=\"I need support, where do I start?\">I need support, where do I start?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">I’m a 30-year-old woman who has spent much of my life struggling with dark and negative…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Allan Schwartz, Ph.D. profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/3f1145a76c69b3ca318ecb8b.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\">Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/desperate-for-help-discover-solutions-with-jims-advice\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"Adult relatives sharing a conversation on a sunlit porch\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/f5d5b5cf6659049a37ae4a08.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/desperate-for-help-discover-solutions-with-jims-advice\" title=\"What can I do when my suicidal son can’t stop abusing drugs?\">What can I do when my suicidal son can’t stop abusing drugs?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">I have a 33-year-old son who struggles with serious mental health issues and daily drug abuse…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Allan Schwartz, Ph.D. profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/3f1145a76c69b3ca318ecb8b.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\">Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/checking-out\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"A person seated on a terrace beside sunlit leaves.\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/1e82ec73c119e96460b42ef1.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/checking-out\" title=\"What causes someone to mentally check-out?\">What causes someone to mentally check-out?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">what is the condition or syndrome that causes someone to mentally check out during certain situations…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Mark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D. profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/4248f6de508c9d830e0cf812.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck\">Mark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D.</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/how-can-i-overcome-my-debilitating-shyness-and-fear-of-life\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"Two young adults talking while walking through a sunny campus garden.\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/d270f05ec376b3b533e50437.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/how-can-i-overcome-my-debilitating-shyness-and-fear-of-life\" title=\"How can I overcome my debilitating shyness and fear of life?\">How can I overcome my debilitating shyness and fear of life?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">I feel so lost. I feel very sad, depressed and worthless. I am 21 years old…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Allan Schwartz, Ph.D. profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/3f1145a76c69b3ca318ecb8b.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\">Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/how-can-i-forgive-my-husband-to-save-our-marriage\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"Two adults tending a young plant together\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/06251561f7036ba0032b375c.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/how-can-i-forgive-my-husband-to-save-our-marriage\" title=\"How can I forgive my husband to save our marriage?\">How can I forgive my husband to save our marriage?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">the last two months I have been separated from my husband. I married him when I…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Ann Landers profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/80b8e1a76768e1ea081ddaf9.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers\">Ann Landers</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/how-can-i-cope-with-what-seems-unbearable-pain-of-loss-upon-death-of-my-husband\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"Gentle waves reaching a quiet shoreline at dawn\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/cba6aba7d80bddeaca6d0727.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/how-can-i-cope-with-what-seems-unbearable-pain-of-loss-upon-death-of-my-husband\" title=\"How can I cope with the unbearable loss of my husband?\">How can I cope with the unbearable loss of my husband?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">I was married for over 40 years and for those 40 years, he was someone I…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Mark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D. profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/4248f6de508c9d830e0cf812.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck\">Mark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D.</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/how-can-i-control-morbid-jealousy\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"Two plants in separate pots on a sunny windowsill\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/62f1321ccfdc4fd28c108605.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/how-can-i-control-morbid-jealousy\" title=\"How can I control morbid jealousy?\">How can I control morbid jealousy?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">I have suffered this problem for around 30 years it is now likely to cost me…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Allan Schwartz, Ph.D. profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/3f1145a76c69b3ca318ecb8b.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\">Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/i-ve-lost-interest-in-sex\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"Two empty chairs and a picnic basket beside a lake.\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/5c8642d55050b1619d501f65.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"/assets/responsive/777d2e50438a5ee6bafb5e05.webp 800w, /assets/optimized/5c8642d55050b1619d501f65.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 1000px\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/i-ve-lost-interest-in-sex\" title=\"What should I do if I’ve lost interest in sex?\">What should I do if I’ve lost interest in sex?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">my husband and I have been married for 5 yrs. we had a good sex life…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Ann Landers profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/80b8e1a76768e1ea081ddaf9.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers\">Ann Landers</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/i-think-my-husband-hates-me\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"A green plant in a blue pot on a sunny windowsill.\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/63bcb8b815361089c88991c5.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/i-think-my-husband-hates-me\" title=\"What should I do if I think my husband hates me?\">What should I do if I think my husband hates me?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">I’ve been with my husband for 9 years and we have been married for three and…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Allan Schwartz, Ph.D. profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/3f1145a76c69b3ca318ecb8b.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\">Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/i-think-my-husband-has-sex-and-intimacy-issues\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"Two adults reading together on a blue sofa.\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/251a008899b57794012dd976.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/i-think-my-husband-has-sex-and-intimacy-issues\" title=\"Does my husband have sex and intimacy issues?\">Does my husband have sex and intimacy issues?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">I have been with my man for three years now and have been patiently waiting for…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Allan Schwartz, Ph.D. profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/3f1145a76c69b3ca318ecb8b.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\">Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/i-refuse-how-to-overcome-your-inner-resistance-to-change\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"A blank notebook and blue folder beside a glass of water.\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/8c6aece05853bd3eaa84f546.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/i-refuse-how-to-overcome-your-inner-resistance-to-change\" title=\"What meds can treat depression without weight gain?\">What meds can treat depression without weight gain?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">I’m sure I have either bipolar or unipolar. I know I require treatment. but I refuse…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Mark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D. profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/4248f6de508c9d830e0cf812.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck\">Mark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D.</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/i-never-feel-enough-affection-from-my-boyfriend-am-i-obsessing\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"Two adults embracing in a bright entryway.\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/19104006d386eb9d55aad447.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/i-never-feel-enough-affection-from-my-boyfriend-am-i-obsessing\" title=\"Am I obsessing over the lack of affection?\">Am I obsessing over the lack of affection?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">I really love my boyfriend. we live together and have been together for a year. we…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Ann Landers profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/80b8e1a76768e1ea081ddaf9.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers\">Ann Landers</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/i-never-experience-happiness\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"A blue armchair and white throw beside an open window.\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/133cb899b8b801cab9cd1375.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/i-never-experience-happiness\" title=\"What should I do if I can’t experience happiness?\">What should I do if I can’t experience happiness?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">I am sure there must be some neurological disorder that I have that makes it impossible…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Allan Schwartz, Ph.D. profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/3f1145a76c69b3ca318ecb8b.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\">Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/i-like-men-and-women\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"Three young adults talking together on a campus lawn.\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/8eb75136755dc15da1501bef.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/i-like-men-and-women\" title=\"What does it mean if I’m attracted to men and women?\">What does it mean if I’m attracted to men and women?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">I‘m a 20 year-old junior in college who can’t decide if I am gay or not…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Ann Landers profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/80b8e1a76768e1ea081ddaf9.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers\">Ann Landers</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/i-have-to-imagine-im-a-sex-victim\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"A closed blue notebook and two white cups on a table.\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/af17a09f4ae040195d0f085d.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/i-have-to-imagine-im-a-sex-victim\" title=\"Why do I have to imagine I’m a sex victim?\">Why do I have to imagine I’m a sex victim?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">help me! I’m in a long term loving relationship with someone that is otherwise wonderful, but…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Ann Landers profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/80b8e1a76768e1ea081ddaf9.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers\">Ann Landers</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/i-have-ptsd-and-i-feel-nothing\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"An adult arranging white flowers beside a sunny window.\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/51b85bb97b007cf8cc4d9212.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/i-have-ptsd-and-i-feel-nothing\" title=\"Is it normal to feel nothing when you have PTSD?\">Is it normal to feel nothing when you have Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">history of question: in november (2007) my boyfriend of 5 years committed suicide with out warning……</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Mark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D. profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/4248f6de508c9d830e0cf812.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck\">Mark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D.</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/i-have-ocd-will-this-increase-my-childs-chance-of-developing-autism\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"Two adults tending herbs in blue pots on a balcony.\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/f60e9645edf20ead3a9b09db.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/i-have-ocd-will-this-increase-my-childs-chance-of-developing-autism\" title=\"Does my OCD increase the risk of my child developing autism?\">Does my Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) increase the risk of my child developing autism?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">I have read that children with autism may have a parent with an anxiety related disorder…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Allan Schwartz, Ph.D. profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/3f1145a76c69b3ca318ecb8b.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\">Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/boyfriends-daughters-strange-behavior\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"A family planting seedlings in a sunny garden.\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/9789c75d1ae509e9ae4489c5.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/boyfriends-daughters-strange-behavior\" title=\"Is my boyfriend’s daughter too attached?\">Is my boyfriend’s daughter too attached?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">I have been in a relationship with my boyfriend for three years, and I want to…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Allan Schwartz, Ph.D. profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/3f1145a76c69b3ca318ecb8b.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\">Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/breaking-up-with-bipolar\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"A woman walking along a coastal promenade.\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/165756ba4d46e7fb4c634450.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/breaking-up-with-bipolar\" title=\"Why can’t I walk away from my ex?\">Why can’t I walk away from my ex?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">I recently ended a relationship with my boyfriend of a year and a half. due to…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Allan Schwartz, Ph.D. profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/3f1145a76c69b3ca318ecb8b.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\">Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/can-a-marriage-survive-without-sex\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"Two adults’ hands beside cups of tea on a breakfast table.\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/2beac7258d77c5fc8cd117d6.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/can-a-marriage-survive-without-sex\" title=\"Can our marriage survive without sex?\">Can our marriage survive without sex?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">I’m seeing a therapist to address my fear and dislike of sex. she strongly believes my…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Allan Schwartz, Ph.D. profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/3f1145a76c69b3ca318ecb8b.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\">Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/can-a-psychologist-tell-his-patient-that-he-is-attracted-to-her\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"Two adults seated apart in a bright counseling room.\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/ef0116929ab5e08fca149d3d.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/can-a-psychologist-tell-his-patient-that-he-is-attracted-to-her\" title=\"Can a psychologist tell his patient that he is attracted to her?\">Can a psychologist tell his patient that he is attracted to her?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">is it ever appropriate for a psychologist to disclose their attraction to a patient, even if…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Mark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D. profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/4248f6de508c9d830e0cf812.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck\">Mark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D.</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/can-mental-illness-cause-physical-pain\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"An adult stretching beside a sunlit window.\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/ca922bdd2b8479659bb017ec.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/can-mental-illness-cause-physical-pain\" title=\"Can mental illness cause physical pain?\">Can mental illness cause physical pain?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">have you ever heard of any cases of mental illness that are associated with neck and…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Allan Schwartz, Ph.D. profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/3f1145a76c69b3ca318ecb8b.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\">Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/can-we-contact-my-mothers-doctor\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"Hands preparing a notebook beside a phone and flowers.\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/aef4a06062f5035c0cbdda3b.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/can-we-contact-my-mothers-doctor\" title=\"Can I contact my mothers doctor?\">Can I contact my mothers doctor?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">my mother is experiencing a range of concerning symptoms, including anxiety, anger, mood swings, disordered eating…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Mark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D. profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/4248f6de508c9d830e0cf812.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck\">Mark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D.</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/can-you-help-me-save-my-relationship\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"Two cups on a garden table between chairs.\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/e264afe81013500631b6e1bf.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/can-you-help-me-save-my-relationship\" title=\"Can you help me save my relationship?\">Can you help me save my relationship?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">I’m afraid of losing someone I love.</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Ann Landers profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/80b8e1a76768e1ea081ddaf9.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers\">Ann Landers</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/change-of-heart-after-parents-death\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"A notebook, flower, and tea beside a rain-speckled window.\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/44e30c920782ef8a0f562f44.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/change-of-heart-after-parents-death\" title=\"How do I manage feelings for my ex whilst grieving?\">How do I manage feelings for my ex whilst grieving?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">my father passed away suddenly three weeks ago. we were very close, and I never truly…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Allan Schwartz, Ph.D. profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/3f1145a76c69b3ca318ecb8b.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\">Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/coming-to-terms-with-my-own-pathetic-existence\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"A woman reflecting beside a window with a notebook.\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/a7e46ea09eef09dfd50c1871.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/coming-to-terms-with-my-own-pathetic-existence\" title=\"Can our love survive broken trust?\">Can our love survive broken trust?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">I am 20 years old, a recovered anorexic and I have been living with my boyfriend…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Ann Landers profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/80b8e1a76768e1ea081ddaf9.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers\">Ann Landers</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/complicated-grief-has-left-me-feeling-numb\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"A white flower beside a folded blanket in morning light.\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/5d6efe5666bb333dad75a21c.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/complicated-grief-has-left-me-feeling-numb\" title=\"Why has grief made me numb?\">Why has grief made me numb?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">last february I lost my grandmother who had alzheimers. I had lived with her and taken…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Mark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D. profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/4248f6de508c9d830e0cf812.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck\">Mark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D.</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/confusion-from-a-college-long-distance-relationship\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"A student reflecting at a desk beside a sunlit window.\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/482d63dd08b75fca4b287b5a.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/confusion-from-a-college-long-distance-relationship\" title=\"Why am I questioning my long-distance relationship?\">Why am I questioning my long-distance relationship?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">last year, I started my first year of college while still in a relationship with my…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Allan Schwartz, Ph.D. profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/3f1145a76c69b3ca318ecb8b.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\">Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/constant-counting-disorder\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"Hands turning a notebook page beside a pen.\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/3526f473ff8aba18c702479d.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/constant-counting-disorder\" title=\"Is my wife's counting a sign of a disorder?\">Is my wife's counting a sign of a disorder?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">my wife is constantly counting, all day, every day. she looks at me and counts the…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Mark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D. profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/4248f6de508c9d830e0cf812.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck\">Mark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D.</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/controlling-disabled-husband\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"Two women standing beside an open garden gate.\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/6da728b9dc53a4d6804ae4b0.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/controlling-disabled-husband\" title=\"Should I leave my depressed, controlling husband?\">Should I leave my depressed, controlling husband?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">I’ve been married since I was 19. almost four years ago, my husband was injured at…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Ann Landers profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/80b8e1a76768e1ea081ddaf9.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers\">Ann Landers</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/cowardly-stepdad\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"A man jogging along a leafy park trail.\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/c33894b8d919b6895fdfa429.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/cowardly-stepdad\" title=\"How do I manage my anger towards my step-dad?\">How do I manage my anger towards my step-dad?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">I never knew my biological father and my mom and step-dad got married when I was…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Ann Landers profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/80b8e1a76768e1ea081ddaf9.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers\">Ann Landers</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/craving-attention\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"Hands writing beside a face-down phone and cup of tea.\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/266670e655ca65920fb0c99a.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/craving-attention\" title=\"How do I stop needing so much attention?\">How do I stop needing so much attention?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">I am 29, female, and have been married for two years and I struggle with a…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Mark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D. profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/4248f6de508c9d830e0cf812.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck\">Mark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D.</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/crazy-mother-in-law-ruining-our-mental-health-and-relationship\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"A woman sitting on a bench in a flowering garden.\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/5f559dc7ed02677178bc401e.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/crazy-mother-in-law-ruining-our-mental-health-and-relationship\" title=\"Can our relationship survive his toxic mother?\">Can our relationship survive his toxic mother?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">I met my boyfriend just over two years ago and our relationship has mostly been good…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Allan Schwartz, Ph.D. profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/3f1145a76c69b3ca318ecb8b.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\">Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/dating-mental-health-overcome-the-stigma-find-love\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"An art student sketching at an outdoor courtyard table.\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/b2022e65462a0d9707b74b37.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/dating-mental-health-overcome-the-stigma-find-love\" title=\"Can I find love when I am afraid of being judged?\">Can I find love when I am afraid of being judged?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">I am reaching out for support about dating and finding a loving partner. I have found…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Allan Schwartz, Ph.D. profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/3f1145a76c69b3ca318ecb8b.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\">Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/de-realization-overcome-fear-find-clarity-in-life\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"Three adults talking together at a sunlit kitchen table\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/e4e37df75d970537372589b1.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/de-realization-overcome-fear-find-clarity-in-life\" title=\"How do you save a loved one who refuses to be helped?\">How do you save a loved one who refuses to be helped?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">for months my brother has been talking about death and asking painful questions like, “why can’t…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Allan Schwartz, Ph.D. profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/3f1145a76c69b3ca318ecb8b.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\">Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/death-of-both-parents\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"Two friends sharing a quiet conversation in a sunny garden\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/00f24f134ee86a16fcc4c83c.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/death-of-both-parents\" title=\"How do I cope after losing both parents and battling PTSD?\">How do I cope after losing both parents and battling Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">I lost both of my parents within the span of two years. my mother was diagnosed…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Mark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D. profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/4248f6de508c9d830e0cf812.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck\">Mark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D.</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/delusional-jealousy\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"Two women walking together through a peaceful botanical garden\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/6bda87e37ce9ea8dcf51aa90.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/delusional-jealousy\" title=\"What should I do about my boyfriend’s delusional jealousy?\">What should I do about my boyfriend’s delusional jealousy?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">I believe my boyfriend may be experiencing delusional jealousy. we have been together for over a…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Allan Schwartz, Ph.D. profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/3f1145a76c69b3ca318ecb8b.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\">Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/delusions-and-false-memories\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"Hands arranging blank cards beside a cup of tea\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/b9c8543c130886b84ce5265d.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/delusions-and-false-memories\" title=\"How do you know if a memory is real or a delusion?\">How do you know if a memory is real or a delusion?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">a few years ago, I struggled with methamphetamine abuse for about eight months. even before that…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Allan Schwartz, Ph.D. profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/3f1145a76c69b3ca318ecb8b.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\">Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/dependent-husband\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"A couple reviewing a notebook together at their dining table\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/0929c9fa07b2f68e9dbb370e.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/dependent-husband\" title=\"How can I encourage my husband to take more responsibility?\">How can I encourage my husband to take more responsibility?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">although I have my own mental health challenges, I’m seeking advice on how to support my…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Mark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D. profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/4248f6de508c9d830e0cf812.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck\">Mark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D.</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/depressed-anxious-and-dead-inside-please-help\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"Two adults entering a sunlit courtyard together\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/daa813a32065885b205783f1.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/depressed-anxious-and-dead-inside-please-help\" title=\"Feeling depressed and isolated. How do I move forward?\">Feeling depressed and isolated. How do I move forward?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">I’m a 23-year-old woman who has been housebound since may 2011. I’ve been seeing a therapist…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Allan Schwartz, Ph.D. profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/3f1145a76c69b3ca318ecb8b.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\">Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/dissociative-events\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"Hands playing an acoustic guitar beside a sunny window\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/0df82e29d431be2b221a2a56.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/dissociative-events\" title=\"What is happening when I dissociate?\">What is happening when I dissociate?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">I’ve been diagnosed with chronic depression (currently treated with prozac), and I also experience anxiety attacks…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Allan Schwartz, Ph.D. profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/3f1145a76c69b3ca318ecb8b.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\">Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/does-my-boyfriend-have-feelings-for-his-ex-wife\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"A couple looking through a photo album together\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/378c4f18899c00627df571d6.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/does-my-boyfriend-have-feelings-for-his-ex-wife\" title=\"Does my boyfriend have feelings for his ex wife?\">Does my boyfriend have feelings for his ex wife?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">dr. schwartz. I’ve been with my boyfriend for almost three years now. before me, he was…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Allan Schwartz, Ph.D. profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/3f1145a76c69b3ca318ecb8b.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\">Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/dominating-mother\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"A woman opening the curtains in a bright apartment\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/6992979c82f92e8ec380171b.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/dominating-mother\" title=\"How do I break free from my dominating mother?\">How do I break free from my dominating mother?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">I’m the youngest of three daughters and growing up, our mother was always the dominant force…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Allan Schwartz, Ph.D. profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/3f1145a76c69b3ca318ecb8b.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\">Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/drinking-and-blacking-out\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"Two adults walking together along a quiet waterfront\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/4f467554af23d1fdcd8fe4b7.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/drinking-and-blacking-out\" title=\"Why do I black out after just a few drinks?\">Why do I black out after just a few drinks?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">I need some help understanding what’s going on. quite often when I drink alcohol I end…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Mark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D. profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/4248f6de508c9d830e0cf812.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck\">Mark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D.</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/does-my-husband-love-his-daughter-more-than-me-his-wife\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"A family enjoying a picnic beside a playing field\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/b2dc5a60f38c696f24a58c0a.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/does-my-husband-love-his-daughter-more-than-me-his-wife\" title=\"Am I competing with my stepdaughter?\">Am I competing with my stepdaughter?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">this might sound silly but I feel like I have to compete for my husband’s attention…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Ann Landers profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/80b8e1a76768e1ea081ddaf9.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers\">Ann Landers</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/false-memories\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"An adult pausing beside a window at a quiet desk\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/003b06a396e793110433c86a.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/false-memories\" title=\"Could I have done something horrible without remembering?\">Could I have done something horrible without remembering?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">I’m very worried that I might have done something completely against who I really am and…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Allan Schwartz, Ph.D. profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/3f1145a76c69b3ca318ecb8b.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\">Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/everyone-says-he-is-depressed-is-he-or-does-he-really-want-a-divorce\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"A parent and children tending plants on a sunny balcony\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/e9ca9cac6ada8dd131176e05.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/everyone-says-he-is-depressed-is-he-or-does-he-really-want-a-divorce\" title=\"Why does he want to divorce me?\">Why does he want to divorce me?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">I’ve been with my husband for nine years and married for four. we have three children…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Allan Schwartz, Ph.D. profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/3f1145a76c69b3ca318ecb8b.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\">Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/engaged-to-be-married-but-fighting-the-wedding-date-has-been-canceled\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"A couple talking across a table in a sunlit café\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/7459dd4de773c6049df8c64a.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/engaged-to-be-married-but-fighting-the-wedding-date-has-been-canceled\" title=\"How do we fix our relationship?\">How do we fix our relationship?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">I’ve been with my fiancée for four years, though our relationship has been on and off…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Ann Landers profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/80b8e1a76768e1ea081ddaf9.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers\">Ann Landers</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/elderly-histrionic-mother\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"An older woman and an adult daughter sharing tea outdoors\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/539593a22982b9d26c67519e.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/elderly-histrionic-mother\" title=\"How can I better support my histrionic mother?\">How can I better support my histrionic mother?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">my elderly parents live in another state, and my father has terminal cancer. I’ve been visiting…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Mark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D. profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/4248f6de508c9d830e0cf812.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck\">Mark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D.</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/eating-disorder-or-overreacting\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"Two adults preparing lunch in a bright kitchen\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/7713887b7a7e9ebc831b2d69.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/eating-disorder-or-overreacting\" title=\"Do I have an eating disorder?\">Do I have an eating disorder?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">I’m 22 years old and have been struggling with severe depression for about 15 months. while…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Allan Schwartz, Ph.D. profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/3f1145a76c69b3ca318ecb8b.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\">Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/fear-of-choking\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"A simple breakfast setting in soft morning sunlight\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/d547a9bf3f0a1edf08454faf.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/fear-of-choking\" title=\"Is there a way to stop my choking anxiety?\">Is there a way to stop my choking anxiety?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">dear dr. schwartz, I am a 32-year-old woman who has been diagnosed with numerous mental health…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Allan Schwartz, Ph.D. profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/3f1145a76c69b3ca318ecb8b.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\">Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/feeling-fragile\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"An adult taking a quiet break beside an office window\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/4a38fe3de56f3fc12f05dcc1.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/feeling-fragile\" title=\"Why am I so fragile?\">Why am I so fragile?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">every time someone says something even slightly rude or condescending, I feel like I’m on the…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Mark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D. profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/4248f6de508c9d830e0cf812.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck\">Mark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D.</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/frequently-snapping-over-little-things\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"A parent and child watering a garden together\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/d2e58cde9f289807ff2d9b16.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/frequently-snapping-over-little-things\" title=\"Why do I snap over little things?\">Why do I snap over little things?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">I've been trying to understand myself, but I just can't seem to figure it out. I…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Allan Schwartz, Ph.D. profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/3f1145a76c69b3ca318ecb8b.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\">Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/5-year-old-behavior-is-it-adhd-or-bipolar-or-both\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"A caregiver and child building with wooden blocks.\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/4f17df47055079a84d305e57.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/5-year-old-behavior-is-it-adhd-or-bipolar-or-both\" title=\"Is my 5 year old showing signs of ADHD or Bipolar Disorder?\">Is my 5 year old showing signs of Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or Bipolar Disorder?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">my 5 year old is currently spitting at school when he feels frustrated or angry. he…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Allan Schwartz, Ph.D. profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/3f1145a76c69b3ca318ecb8b.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\">Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/what-is-your-theoretical-perspective\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"Books and a fountain pen on a sunny desk.\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/c30983dea015d06afb67dd0f.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/what-is-your-theoretical-perspective\" title=\"What is your theoretical perspective?\">What is your theoretical perspective?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">dr. dombeck I am a graduate student at the university of south florida and I have…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Mark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D. profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/4248f6de508c9d830e0cf812.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck\">Mark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D.</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/resentment-controlling-wife-passive-agressive-husband\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"Blue and cream bowls placed side by side\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/0c21ae7d0e36a02124bbedaf.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/resentment-controlling-wife-passive-agressive-husband\" title=\"How do I deal with my passive-aggressive husband?\">How do I deal with my passive-aggressive husband?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">how long have you been together? 12 years what is your age range? 34-40 no children…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Allan Schwartz, Ph.D. profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/3f1145a76c69b3ca318ecb8b.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\">Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/am-i-crazy-answers-to-dispel-your-doubts\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"A teenager and adult talking in a bright home.\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/b1d0042003b79b1021d62523.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/am-i-crazy-answers-to-dispel-your-doubts\" title=\"Could my mental health get worse if I don’t get help?\">Could my mental health get worse if I don’t get help?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">I’m 16, and I think I have a mental illness. I told my mom that I…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Ann Landers profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/80b8e1a76768e1ea081ddaf9.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers\">Ann Landers</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/does-a-therapist-have-to-report-me-as-suicidal-if-i-tell-her-i-self-injure\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"A quiet room with two armchairs and soft daylight\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/a4be8fd84154327f29fbc4e5.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/does-a-therapist-have-to-report-me-as-suicidal-if-i-tell-her-i-self-injure\" title=\"Does a therapist have to report self-injury as suicidal?\">Does a therapist have to report self-injury as suicidal?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">I’m a 27-year-old woman who has struggled with self-injury (cutting, burning) since early childhood, following physical…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Mark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D. profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/4248f6de508c9d830e0cf812.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck\">Mark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D.</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/i-cannot-continue-to-live-without-affection\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"A hand placing a blue mug beside another mug on a windowsill.\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/1cb70bbffdf79d4bf2c66fff.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/i-cannot-continue-to-live-without-affection\" title=\"What should I do if I can’t continue without affection?\">What should I do if I can’t continue without affection?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">I have been married for 14 years, but for the past 13, my husband has shown…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Ann Landers profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/80b8e1a76768e1ea081ddaf9.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers\">Ann Landers</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/living-in-fear-of-the-next-outburst\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"An open garden gate leads to a peaceful park path.\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/73fa36430f08f736e90da437.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"/assets/responsive/547c8e474a744d68cce017b3.webp 800w, /assets/optimized/73fa36430f08f736e90da437.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 1000px\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/living-in-fear-of-the-next-outburst\" title=\"How do I stop living in fear of the next outburst?\">How do I stop living in fear of the next outburst?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">I need an objective opinion. I’ve been married for five years to a man I love…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Ann Landers profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/80b8e1a76768e1ea081ddaf9.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers\">Ann Landers</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/holding-throat\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"Two adults talking respectfully at a dining table\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/5e6be01efbb390405d1e3126.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/holding-throat\" title=\"Is holding a partner's throat during sex about control?\">Is holding a partner's throat during sex about control?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">dr. schwartz, I’ve been wondering if holding a partner’s throat during sex could be a sign…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Allan Schwartz, Ph.D. profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/3f1145a76c69b3ca318ecb8b.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\">Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/my-girlfriends-family-is-ruining-our-relationship\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"Blankets and a picnic basket rest on a garden bench.\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/b062465bc5567e186c9da3a8.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"/assets/responsive/817e851ae83a159ba6886725.webp 800w, /assets/optimized/b062465bc5567e186c9da3a8.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 1000px\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/my-girlfriends-family-is-ruining-our-relationship\" title=\"What should I do if my girlfriend’s family is destroying our relationship?\">What should I do if my girlfriend’s family is destroying our relationship?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">my girlfriend is 23 and has been through a lot in life. we’ve been together for…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Allan Schwartz, Ph.D. profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/3f1145a76c69b3ca318ecb8b.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\">Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/best-way-to-deal-with-verbal-abuse\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"Two women talking with tea in a leafy courtyard.\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/086410268410809a28151c68.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/best-way-to-deal-with-verbal-abuse\" title=\"How do I stand up to my husbands verbal abuse?\">How do I stand up to my husbands verbal abuse?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">I am a 30-year-old married woman with two children. from the outside, my life might appear…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Ann Landers profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/80b8e1a76768e1ea081ddaf9.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers\">Ann Landers</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/i-have-everything-i-ever-wanted-why-am-i-so-miserable\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"An adult walking on a boardwalk beside the sea.\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/9e96c5c7cda5a84ce82db9fd.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/i-have-everything-i-ever-wanted-why-am-i-so-miserable\" title=\"I got everything I wanted. Why do I still feel miserable?\">I got everything I wanted. Why do I still feel miserable?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">I’ve been in a common-law relationship for many years. we have two great kids, a solid…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Allan Schwartz, Ph.D. profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/3f1145a76c69b3ca318ecb8b.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\">Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/what-are-some-coping-skills-for-paranoia\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"Two people sharing a thoughtful conversation in a bright room.\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/a8ce967571bbadb9c47df30e.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/what-are-some-coping-skills-for-paranoia\" title=\"What are some effective coping skills for dealing with paranoia?\">What are some effective coping skills for dealing with paranoia?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">I am under the care of a therapist and have been diagnosed with paranoia. I have…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Mark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D. profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/4248f6de508c9d830e0cf812.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck\">Mark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D.</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/should-i-ask-for-closure-4-months-after-a-break-up\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"A blue chair beside a garden path and new growth\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/f1e83cf357875fc48bf20b76.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"/assets/responsive/529e4c9d8bcbc3d495fa54b4.webp 800w, /assets/optimized/f1e83cf357875fc48bf20b76.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 1000px\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/should-i-ask-for-closure-4-months-after-a-break-up\" title=\"Is it okay to ask for closure months after a breakup?\">Is it okay to ask for closure months after a breakup?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">I met this great guy who I thought I was gonna get married to. we were…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Ann Landers profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/80b8e1a76768e1ea081ddaf9.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers\">Ann Landers</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/my-fianc-e-left-me-because-of-my-past-porn-use\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"A couple talks through a disagreement while sitting on a sofa.\" height=\"675\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/83565207bc19704dae325caa.webp\" width=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"/assets/responsive/968883e673f8a0bc7ba93945.webp 800w, /assets/optimized/83565207bc19704dae325caa.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 1200px\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/my-fianc-e-left-me-because-of-my-past-porn-use\" title=\"Why did my fiancée leave me over past porn use?\">Why did my fiancée leave me over past porn use?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">my fiancée just left me. she meant everything to me. I loved her more deeply than…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Mark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D. profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/4248f6de508c9d830e0cf812.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck\">Mark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D.</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/sadistic-sexual-fantasies-erotica\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"A closed book beside a chair with a blue blanket\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/d414559166f41c2344f6447c.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"/assets/responsive/1c34fabcadaa7c6aa940aacb.webp 800w, /assets/optimized/d414559166f41c2344f6447c.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 1000px\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/sadistic-sexual-fantasies-erotica\" title=\"Is it a concern that I get aroused by fictional sadistic fantasies?\">Is it a concern that I get aroused by fictional sadistic fantasies?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">dear dr. schwartz, I hope you’re doing well. I’m reaching out with a question that’s been…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Allan Schwartz, Ph.D. profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/3f1145a76c69b3ca318ecb8b.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\">Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/cant-trust-anymore\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"Two adults walking together beside a pond.\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/5264b9a02f3bf1e0f8eaf578.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/cant-trust-anymore\" title=\"How can I overcome my past and trust my partner?\">How can I overcome my past and trust my partner?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">I’ve been in my current relationship for almost a year. before this, I was with someone…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Ann Landers profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/80b8e1a76768e1ea081ddaf9.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers\">Ann Landers</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/how-do-i-cope-with-a-parent-who-is-trying-to-ruin-me\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"A couple arranging white flowers together at a sunlit table.\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/b106e668060fef251c9cb9eb.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/how-do-i-cope-with-a-parent-who-is-trying-to-ruin-me\" title=\"How do I cope with a parent who is trying to ruin me?\">How do I cope with a parent who is trying to ruin me?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">my mother has always made it clear that she loves money more than anything else. shortly…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Allan Schwartz, Ph.D. profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/3f1145a76c69b3ca318ecb8b.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\">Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/how-can-i-help-a-grieving-sister-who-is-angry-with-me\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"Two women walking together beneath flowering trees\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/1899962954f02905ff2ce4cf.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"/assets/responsive/4cc5ad91dcf15b717b6513b8.webp 800w, /assets/optimized/1899962954f02905ff2ce4cf.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 1000px\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/how-can-i-help-a-grieving-sister-who-is-angry-with-me\" title=\"How can I help a grieving sister who is angry with me?\">How can I help a grieving sister who is angry with me?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">my sister’s husband died unexpectedly. he had been sick for 5 years, had surgery and died…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Mark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D. profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/4248f6de508c9d830e0cf812.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck\">Mark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D.</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/father-is-abusing-and-controlling-my-mother\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"Three women having a quiet conversation at an outdoor café\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/00c23074af867d5647035d32.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/father-is-abusing-and-controlling-my-mother\" title=\"How can I help my mother if my father is abusing her?\">How can I help my mother if my father is abusing her?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">I hope you can help me or guide me in the right direction. my mother and…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Allan Schwartz, Ph.D. profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/3f1145a76c69b3ca318ecb8b.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\">Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/i-miss-my-daughter\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"An adult holding a blank postcard at a sunlit table.\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/b3cc2e677a2a5fa0463b7f9a.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/i-miss-my-daughter\" title=\"What should I do when I miss my daughter so much?\">What should I do when I miss my daughter so much?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">my daughter and I always had a great relationship. we were friends and we respected each…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Ann Landers profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/80b8e1a76768e1ea081ddaf9.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers\">Ann Landers</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/i-love-her-but-i-want-that-spark-back\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"White cups and strawberries on a blue picnic blanket by a lake.\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/0359fa87011a74abc628939b.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/i-love-her-but-i-want-that-spark-back\" title=\"How do I get the spark back when I still love her?\">How do I get the spark back when I still love her?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">I’ve been dating this girl for about a year and a half, and I fell completely…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Allan Schwartz, Ph.D. profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/3f1145a76c69b3ca318ecb8b.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\">Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/i-dont-like-to-eat\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"A breakfast bowl, fruit, and water at a sunlit kitchen table.\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/48f6252a29a0d843b166b3fb.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/i-dont-like-to-eat\" title=\"What should I do if I don’t like to eat?\">What should I do if I don’t like to eat?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">I am 26 years old, 6’3\" tall and weigh 134 pounds. I eat once a day…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Allan Schwartz, Ph.D. profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/3f1145a76c69b3ca318ecb8b.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\">Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/i-cant-tell-a-lie\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"An adult writing in a notebook on a garden bench.\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/76246347ceee3901948a4308.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/i-cant-tell-a-lie\" title=\"Why can’t I tell a lie?\">Why can’t I tell a lie?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">my father died when I was just 15 from a heart attack. the reason why he…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Mark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D. profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/4248f6de508c9d830e0cf812.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck\">Mark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D.</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/i-cant-control-my-mind-anymore-do-i-need-to-leave\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"A blue travel bag beside an open sunny doorway.\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/7f86e268d5b3124f51a6b70e.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/i-cant-control-my-mind-anymore-do-i-need-to-leave\" title=\"Do I need to leave my environment?\">Do I need to leave my environment?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">I had a pretty tough childhood, my father was a violent alcoholic, in and out of…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Allan Schwartz, Ph.D. profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/3f1145a76c69b3ca318ecb8b.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\">Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/i-am-a-beautiful-girl-so-why-is-my-boyfriend-selfish-in-bed\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"An adult holding a blue jacket in a sunny entryway.\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/d99aaec20fcf80c749efa6f6.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/i-am-a-beautiful-girl-so-why-is-my-boyfriend-selfish-in-bed\" title=\"Why won’t my boyfriend be less selfish in bed?\">Why won’t my boyfriend be less selfish in bed?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">so my boyfriend and I have had so many problems. he is bi-polar for number one…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Ann Landers profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/80b8e1a76768e1ea081ddaf9.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers\">Ann Landers</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/how-to-help-my-grieving-mother\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"An older adult and younger adult sharing tea in a bright room.\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/0c4d3854e6e50f6188db67db.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/how-to-help-my-grieving-mother\" title=\"How can I help my grieving mother?\">How can I help my grieving mother?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">I am a 42 yo woman who is living with bipolar ii disorder and ocd. I’m…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Mark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D. profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/4248f6de508c9d830e0cf812.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck\">Mark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D.</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/is-my-boyfriend-suffering-from-some-kind-of-sexual-problem-or-is-he-lazy-in-sex\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"Two adults share kitchen tasks in a bright home.\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/8074d4d731888a4689576dc3.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/is-my-boyfriend-suffering-from-some-kind-of-sexual-problem-or-is-he-lazy-in-sex\" title=\"Does my boyfriend have a sexual issue, or is he simply lazy in bed?\">Does my boyfriend have a sexual issue, or is he simply lazy in bed?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">my boyfriend and I have been together for almost a year now and I am very…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Allan Schwartz, Ph.D. profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/3f1145a76c69b3ca318ecb8b.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\">Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/is-it-ok-to-give-my-therapist-a-gift\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"A handmade quilt rests beside flowers and a blank card.\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/d829babebab1b63515f68ba3.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/is-it-ok-to-give-my-therapist-a-gift\" title=\"Would it be appropriate to give my therapist a gift?\">Would it be appropriate to give my therapist a gift?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">I have had the same therapist for more than 15 years, on and off. this therapist…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Allan Schwartz, Ph.D. profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/3f1145a76c69b3ca318ecb8b.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\">Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/is-it-inappropriate-to-call-my-daughter\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"A father and daughter walk together beside a river.\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/1793666afbd5b1d9d71babd5.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"/assets/responsive/0b30b5bb7dafe138f683c3b7.webp 800w, /assets/optimized/1793666afbd5b1d9d71babd5.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 1000px\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/is-it-inappropriate-to-call-my-daughter\" title=\"Is it wrong to call my daughter sweetie or other pet names?\">Is it wrong to call my daughter sweetie or other pet names?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">I am recently married with 3 children from a previous marriage. my situation revolves around my…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Allan Schwartz, Ph.D. profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/3f1145a76c69b3ca318ecb8b.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\">Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/intrusive-thoughts\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"Relaxed hands rest beside a journal and mug in natural light.\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/9552fbd5e5f4e34b9946189e.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/intrusive-thoughts\" title=\"What should I do about intrusive thoughts?\">What should I do about intrusive thoughts?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">I am a 42 year old woman and I often have these thoughts like, “I should…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Allan Schwartz, Ph.D. profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/3f1145a76c69b3ca318ecb8b.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\">Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/intrusive-humiliating-memories\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"An adult reflects beside a window overlooking a garden.\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/5bedb4c75f77279de27f117a.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/intrusive-humiliating-memories\" title=\"What should I do if intrusive humiliating memories won’t go away?\">What should I do if intrusive humiliating memories won’t go away?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">I am 48 years old. I have noticed that almost everything I do triggers a memory…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Mark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D. profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/4248f6de508c9d830e0cf812.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck\">Mark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D.</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/insanely-jealous-husband\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"Two adults listen to one another across a garden table.\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/9ee12bec5bfa6efcf40cfd5d.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/insanely-jealous-husband\" title=\"How do I cope with a husband who is insanely jealous?\">How do I cope with a husband who is insanely jealous?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">my husband and I have been married for 5 years and have two toddler boys. he…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Allan Schwartz, Ph.D. profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/3f1145a76c69b3ca318ecb8b.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\">Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/indecisive\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"An adult considers notebooks at a bright desk.\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/ae57125bc19be1ee3ee5457e.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/indecisive\" title=\"Why am I so indecisive?\">Why am I so indecisive?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">for as long as I can remember I have had a major problem with “decision making”…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Mark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D. profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/4248f6de508c9d830e0cf812.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck\">Mark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D.</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/inability-to-express-myself\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"A hand setting down a pencil beside an open notebook.\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/f2f987d60d584477fbb1f459.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/inability-to-express-myself\" title=\"What should I do if I can’t express myself?\">What should I do if I can’t express myself?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">I guess I have a lot of “issues” but I am reluctant to see a therapist…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Mark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D. profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/4248f6de508c9d830e0cf812.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck\">Mark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D.</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/im-scared\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"A parent and child gathering daisies in a garden.\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/76598467ec0de7c2b4695429.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/im-scared\" title=\"What should I do if I’m scared?\">What should I do if I’m scared?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">I have no idea why this started but I am always thinking about death, mine, my…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Allan Schwartz, Ph.D. profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/3f1145a76c69b3ca318ecb8b.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\">Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/im-overemotional-whats-wrong-with-me\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"An adult holding a blue mug beside a garden window.\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/9d55e10bac907420f40b0df7.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/im-overemotional-whats-wrong-with-me\" title=\"What should I do if I’m overemotional?\">What should I do if I’m overemotional?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">dear dr. dombeck, I have actually a quite strange problem. I read a lot about children…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Mark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D. profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/4248f6de508c9d830e0cf812.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck\">Mark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D.</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/im-his-2nd-wife-am-i-destined-to-play-second-fiddle-to-his-daughter-forever\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"Three adults sharing a simple birthday cake in a garden.\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/439a91aa77376fde386c0b46.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/im-his-2nd-wife-am-i-destined-to-play-second-fiddle-to-his-daughter-forever\" title=\"As his second wife, will I always play second fiddle to his daughter?\">As his second wife, will I always play second fiddle to his daughter?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">my husband and I met when he was in the midst of divorcing his first wife…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Allan Schwartz, Ph.D. profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/3f1145a76c69b3ca318ecb8b.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\">Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/im-going-crazy\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"A blue yoga mat and white towel in a sunlit room.\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/aa108420f7497d188668e01e.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/im-going-crazy\" title=\"Why do I feel like I’m going crazy?\">Why do I feel like I’m going crazy?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">I’m a 26 year old female who feels like I am going crazy. sometimes I have…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Mark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D. profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/4248f6de508c9d830e0cf812.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck\">Mark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D.</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/im-cheated-by-my-girlfriend-i-just-want-to-die\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"A supportive hand placing a cup beside another person's hand.\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/79019a60efe2ff5ba0dbc731.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/im-cheated-by-my-girlfriend-i-just-want-to-die\" title=\"What should I do after being cheated on by my girlfriend?\">What should I do after being cheated on by my girlfriend?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">my story is a strange one….. I got a mobile friendship with a lady a year…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Allan Schwartz, Ph.D. profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/3f1145a76c69b3ca318ecb8b.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\">Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/im-always-attracted-to-men-who-dont-want-me-what-can-i-do\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"Two middle-aged adults talking at an outdoor cafe.\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/6cb5c19aeda725c3564519d9.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/im-always-attracted-to-men-who-dont-want-me-what-can-i-do\" title=\"How can I stop being attracted to men who don’t want me?\">How can I stop being attracted to men who don’t want me?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">I’m a 49 year old man. I think and feel like I’m from another time, another…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Ann Landers profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/80b8e1a76768e1ea081ddaf9.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers\">Ann Landers</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/im-a-homebody\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"Hands knitting with pale blue wool beside a cup of tea.\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/1677e11ea4fc2a8ddb6ea8c2.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/im-a-homebody\" title=\"Why am I such a homebody?\">Why am I such a homebody?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">I am a full-time homemaker, and I love it. I have a friend of eight years…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Ann Landers profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/80b8e1a76768e1ea081ddaf9.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers\">Ann Landers</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/my-ocpd-husband-cant-tolerate-my-flaws\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"Two adults sharing the task of arranging their living room\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/3de3c72bf79a510768d9cce4.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/my-ocpd-husband-cant-tolerate-my-flaws\" title=\"What should I do if my OCPD husband can’t tolerate my flaws?\">What should I do if my OCPD husband can’t tolerate my flaws?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">dr. dombeck- I just recently married 5 months ago and since this time, my husband has…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Mark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D. profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/4248f6de508c9d830e0cf812.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck\">Mark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D.</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/my-needy-son-hates-my-boyfriend-how-can-i-avoid-choosing-one-over-the-other\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"Two adults talking at a garden cafe table\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/0321849dea040d7b9ccf5a90.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/my-needy-son-hates-my-boyfriend-how-can-i-avoid-choosing-one-over-the-other\" title=\"What should I do if my needy son hates my boyfriend?\">What should I do if my needy son hates my boyfriend?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">I have been divorced for almost 9 years. I have 2 children ages 22, and 14…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Ann Landers profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/80b8e1a76768e1ea081ddaf9.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers\">Ann Landers</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/my-little-girl-nurturing-a-healthy-and-happy-relationship\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"An adult and child walking a dog along a quiet coastal path\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/965cd679cc1109d66747058a.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"/assets/responsive/ea2269417e605f7954bc17df.webp 800w, /assets/optimized/965cd679cc1109d66747058a.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 1000px\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/my-little-girl-nurturing-a-healthy-and-happy-relationship\" title=\"How do I raise my little girl in a healthy, happy relationship?\">How do I raise my little girl in a healthy, happy relationship?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">my daughter is 11 yrs old. she started puberty about 6 months ago. shortly after, she…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Allan Schwartz, Ph.D. profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/3f1145a76c69b3ca318ecb8b.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\">Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/my-husband-wont-touch-me\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"A couple shares tea on a porch after setting down work bags.\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/43c01c4f03048c8c975909a0.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/my-husband-wont-touch-me\" title=\"What should I do if my husband won’t touch me?\">What should I do if my husband won’t touch me?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">hi,I have a question. I have been with my husband for 6 years of marriage and…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Ann Landers profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/80b8e1a76768e1ea081ddaf9.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers\">Ann Landers</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/my-husband-wont-take-his-medicine\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"An appointment folder and notebook sit beside a glass of water.\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/24b6d0da7e302a15c01abffc.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/my-husband-wont-take-his-medicine\" title=\"What should I do if my husband won’t take his medicine?\">What should I do if my husband won’t take his medicine?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">my husband has decided to stop taking his immunosupressents (liver transplantee) it has been 11 years…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Mark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D. profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/4248f6de508c9d830e0cf812.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck\">Mark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D.</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/my-husband-is-too-affectionate\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"A couple enjoys separate activities in a shared living room.\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/2ed42de2c9c2591edcd8c67d.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/my-husband-is-too-affectionate\" title=\"What should I do if my husband is too affectionate?\">What should I do if my husband is too affectionate?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">when we first got together, it was wonderful to be constantly kissed, adored, complimented, most women…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Allan Schwartz, Ph.D. profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/3f1145a76c69b3ca318ecb8b.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\">Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/my-girlfriend-wants-to-stop-being-critical-but-doesnt-know-how\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"Two adults listen and talk on a woodland walk.\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/28dcca6c0547d45fe0661ac9.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/my-girlfriend-wants-to-stop-being-critical-but-doesnt-know-how\" title=\"How can I support my girlfriend in learning not to be so critical?\">How can I support my girlfriend in learning not to be so critical?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">my girlfriend and I have been dating for about 11 months, and during this time we…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Ann Landers profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/80b8e1a76768e1ea081ddaf9.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers\">Ann Landers</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/my-girlfriend-and-i-have-been-having-intercourse-for-over-2-1-2-years-and-she-has-yet-to-orgasm\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"Two adults share a relaxed conversation over tea.\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/84e24bfb4a3cd34b28eef91c.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/my-girlfriend-and-i-have-been-having-intercourse-for-over-2-1-2-years-and-she-has-yet-to-orgasm\" title=\"How can I help my girlfriend orgasm after 2 ½ years together?\">How can I help my girlfriend orgasm after 2 ½ years together?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">my girlfriend and I (age 23 both of us), have been having intercourse for over 2…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Mark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D. profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/4248f6de508c9d830e0cf812.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck\">Mark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D.</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/my-fiancee-cant-get-over-his-late-wife\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"A coastal painting and white flowers rest on a shelf.\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/a35b7b8783415f60fa27b613.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/my-fiancee-cant-get-over-his-late-wife\" title=\"Will my fiancé ever move on from his late wife?\">Will my fiancé ever move on from his late wife?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">I have been in a relationship for a year with a widower. we are now engaged…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Ann Landers profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/80b8e1a76768e1ea081ddaf9.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers\">Ann Landers</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/my-ex-husband-tells-me-he-wants-to-be-with-me-again-but-wont-move-out-of-his-girlfriends-house\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"Two sunlit paths diverge in a green park.\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/f71d1fee06ad9ff3feaaf7b3.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"/assets/responsive/7269d1e45274ffd4ddc53bd4.webp 800w, /assets/optimized/f71d1fee06ad9ff3feaaf7b3.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 1000px\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/my-ex-husband-tells-me-he-wants-to-be-with-me-again-but-wont-move-out-of-his-girlfriends-house\" title=\"Why does my ex-husband say he wants me but stay with his girlfriend?\">Why does my ex-husband say he wants me but stay with his girlfriend?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">I have a really messed up situation that I hope some sort of enlightenment can help…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Ann Landers profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/80b8e1a76768e1ea081ddaf9.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers\">Ann Landers</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/my-depressed-husband-wont-sleep-with-me-what-should-i-do\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"A couple shares a quiet moment on a garden bench.\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/f260397fc25b6bddf17264ba.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/my-depressed-husband-wont-sleep-with-me-what-should-i-do\" title=\"What should I do if my depressed husband won’t sleep with me?\">What should I do if my depressed husband won’t sleep with me?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">my husband has been going through severe depression for almost a year now. it manifested itself…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Ann Landers profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/80b8e1a76768e1ea081ddaf9.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers\">Ann Landers</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/my-dead-mother-haunts-my-dreams\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"Morning light falls across a bed and bedside flowers.\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/1e566149208bdda3338d0639.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"/assets/responsive/7b65b13fc9649bc96a270cb6.webp 800w, /assets/optimized/1e566149208bdda3338d0639.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 1000px\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/my-dead-mother-haunts-my-dreams\" title=\"Why does my dead mother haunt my dreams?\">Why does my dead mother haunt my dreams?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">two years ago my mother passed away after I had cared for her for 10 years…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Allan Schwartz, Ph.D. profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/3f1145a76c69b3ca318ecb8b.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\">Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/my-boyfriends-children-wont-accept-me\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"An inviting garden table has space for several people.\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/0024edb5a1e8884ce4a83feb.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"/assets/responsive/451a1635a0eeea449d19c25d.webp 800w, /assets/optimized/0024edb5a1e8884ce4a83feb.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 1000px\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/my-boyfriends-children-wont-accept-me\" title=\"Why won’t my boyfriend’s children accept me?\">Why won’t my boyfriend’s children accept me?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">I have been involved with my boyfriend for nearly 5 years now and his children, particularly…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Allan Schwartz, Ph.D. profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/3f1145a76c69b3ca318ecb8b.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\">Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/my-boyfriend-saved-pictures-of-his-ex-girlfriend-on-his-computer\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"A closed laptop and empty photo frame on a bright desk.\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/cf44ce9e0445f15cc81065f7.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/my-boyfriend-saved-pictures-of-his-ex-girlfriend-on-his-computer\" title=\"Why does my boyfriend still have pictures of his ex-girlfriend?\">Why does my boyfriend still have pictures of his ex-girlfriend?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">I just found out recently, after being with my boyfriend for more than a year, that…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Allan Schwartz, Ph.D. profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/3f1145a76c69b3ca318ecb8b.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\">Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/my-boyfriend-is-a-sociopath\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"Two chairs share equal space on a sunlit porch.\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/d79f799f03bf3f2d875eeb4f.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/my-boyfriend-is-a-sociopath\" title=\"What should I do if my boyfriend is a sociopath?\">What should I do if my boyfriend is a sociopath?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">I am 24 years old and have been living with my boyfriend for 3 years. for…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Allan Schwartz, Ph.D. profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/3f1145a76c69b3ca318ecb8b.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\">Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/mental-illness-vs-insanity\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"A notebook and blue books on a sunlit library table.\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/22c7ed2242ca074c598130ac.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/mental-illness-vs-insanity\" title=\"What’s the difference between mental illness and insanity?\">What’s the difference between mental illness and insanity?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">what is the difference between mental illness and insanity</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Mark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D. profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/4248f6de508c9d830e0cf812.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck\">Mark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D.</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/lingering-feelings-for-my-old-affair-partner\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"An adult reflects on a coastal bench beside a journal.\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/390b89865ed479ab9dd830b3.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/lingering-feelings-for-my-old-affair-partner\" title=\"Why do I still have lingering feelings for my old affair partner?\">Why do I still have lingering feelings for my old affair partner?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">my problem might seem small compared to everyone else’s, but I still need help. two years…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Ann Landers profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/80b8e1a76768e1ea081ddaf9.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers\">Ann Landers</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/lack-of-social-skills\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"Two adults practice conversation at an outdoor cafe.\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/67810911c8ba2f0687a59af5.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/lack-of-social-skills\" title=\"What causes a lack of social skills?\">What causes a lack of social skills?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">due to circumstances I had little control over, namely oppressive parents, my capacity for self-expression is…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Ann Landers profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/80b8e1a76768e1ea081ddaf9.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers\">Ann Landers</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/not-ready-for-commitment\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"An adult considering plans at a cafe window\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/83030cf6513517cd72a2b084.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/not-ready-for-commitment\" title=\"What should I do if I’m not ready for commitment?\">What should I do if I’m not ready for commitment?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">I’m 30 and have just experienced mature love for the first time but my heart is…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Ann Landers profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/80b8e1a76768e1ea081ddaf9.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers\">Ann Landers</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/no-compassion-for-depression\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"Two adults gardening in separate beds in a shared backyard\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/925c8bee97d4cb4ae27adaf7.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/no-compassion-for-depression\" title=\"Why do people show no compassion for depression?\">Why do people show no compassion for depression?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">I have been married for 18 years. I am 36, husband is 41. we have 3…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Ann Landers profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/80b8e1a76768e1ea081ddaf9.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers\">Ann Landers</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/never-had-a-relationship\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"Friends meeting at an outdoor courtyard table\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/e6832b6e012440e4a22eba91.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/never-had-a-relationship\" title=\"Why am I so shy and scared of rejection?\">Why am I so shy and scared of rejection?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">I’m shy and afraid of rejection.</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Mark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D. profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/4248f6de508c9d830e0cf812.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck\">Mark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D.</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/my-wife-wants-me-to-leave\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"An adult pausing beside a bright kitchen window\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/66ae156e5fd51abd230fce85.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/my-wife-wants-me-to-leave\" title=\"What should I do if my wife wants me to leave?\">What should I do if my wife wants me to leave?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">I have been married for 12 years and have gone through a lot of problems. I…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Ann Landers profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/80b8e1a76768e1ea081ddaf9.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers\">Ann Landers</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/my-wife-and-her-sister\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"Two cups and chairs arranged for a private conversation\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/b49d92b53d546e98ddcdcfb7.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/my-wife-and-her-sister\" title=\"What should I do about my wife and her sister?\">What should I do about my wife and her sister?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">I have been married to my wife for 4 years. twice I have come home and…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Ann Landers profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/80b8e1a76768e1ea081ddaf9.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers\">Ann Landers</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/my-son-said-he-hears-voices-and-whispers\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"An adult and child working on a wooden puzzle beside a window\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/5ceea4ac11044f3cb3cf1ac2.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/my-son-said-he-hears-voices-and-whispers\" title=\"What should I do if my son says he hears voices and whispers?\">What should I do if my son says he hears voices and whispers?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">just this morning my son who is 7 years old told me that he hears voices…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Allan Schwartz, Ph.D. profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/3f1145a76c69b3ca318ecb8b.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\">Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/my-schizophrenic-sister-refuses-treatment\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"Family members having a calm conversation around a kitchen table\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/32ef6b30ede1206bcc2cb6fc.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/my-schizophrenic-sister-refuses-treatment\" title=\"What should I do if my schizophrenic sister refuses treatment?\">What should I do if my schizophrenic sister refuses treatment?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">my sister has been diagnosed with schizophrenia. she is in her mid 40’s and has three…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Mark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D. profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/4248f6de508c9d830e0cf812.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck\">Mark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D.</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/what-is-neuroticism\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"Five distinct ceramic vessels on a pale wooden shelf.\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/de4803e0f29d9b570b173a50.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/what-is-neuroticism\" title=\"What is neuroticism?\">What is neuroticism?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">I would like to know if neuroticism is a form of personality disorder</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Mark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D. profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/4248f6de508c9d830e0cf812.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck\">Mark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D.</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/what-is-a-complex\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"Smooth river stones arranged on a sunlit wooden table.\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/cca7851d2ce7c3e023574174.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/what-is-a-complex\" title=\"What is a complex?\">What is a complex?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">dr. could you please explain to me what a complex is and what causes them. could…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Mark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D. profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/4248f6de508c9d830e0cf812.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck\">Mark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D.</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/was-i-sexually-abused\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"A comfortable reading chair beside a sunlit garden window.\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/4a72950c19d115196085be6d.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"/assets/responsive/347755732c5ef710ccd7c067.webp 800w, /assets/optimized/4a72950c19d115196085be6d.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 1000px\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/was-i-sexually-abused\" title=\"What signs can help me understand if I experienced sexual abuse?\">What signs can help me understand if I experienced sexual abuse?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">is it possible to have been sexually abused as a child and not remember it at…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Mark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D. profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/4248f6de508c9d830e0cf812.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck\">Mark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D.</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/unlucky-in-love\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"Two students talking in a bright art workshop.\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/9722df4cd096cfc7893ecd3a.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/unlucky-in-love\" title=\"Why am I so unlucky in love?\">Why am I so unlucky in love?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">I am a 29 year old male, struggling to make my life work. I have not…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Ann Landers profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/80b8e1a76768e1ea081ddaf9.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers\">Ann Landers</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/unlock-life-success-with-this-essential-advice-what-to-do\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"Two adults from different generations walking together in a park.\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/b6a48ce0e2db874648305e6c.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/unlock-life-success-with-this-essential-advice-what-to-do\" title=\"What else can help my son stop hearing voices?\">What else can help my son stop hearing voices?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">my son is 28 years old has had a mental illness for 12 years now. he…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Allan Schwartz, Ph.D. profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/3f1145a76c69b3ca318ecb8b.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\">Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/unhappy-in-an-arranged-marriage\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"A woman reflecting over breakfast in a garden.\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/bd5a9bc24ed216fa56f4a19b.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/unhappy-in-an-arranged-marriage\" title=\"What should I do if I’m unhappy in an arranged marriage?\">What should I do if I’m unhappy in an arranged marriage?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">I have been married for 11 years and I have three wonderful kids ages 9, 7…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Ann Landers profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/80b8e1a76768e1ea081ddaf9.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers\">Ann Landers</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/unexpressive-partner\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"A couple making pottery together in a bright studio.\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/835c70de9c57c980d0266523.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/unexpressive-partner\" title=\"How do I deal with an unexpressive partner?\">How do I deal with an unexpressive partner?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">I love someone who has great difficulty expressing himself. he holds all emotions in. even during…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Mark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D. profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/4248f6de508c9d830e0cf812.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck\">Mark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D.</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/uncomfortable-around-my-boyfriend\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"Two people talking on a shaded porch.\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/ab9c1899afaa1b0b74977c5f.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/uncomfortable-around-my-boyfriend\" title=\"Why do I feel uncomfortable around my boyfriend?\">Why do I feel uncomfortable around my boyfriend?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">my best friend and I were getting really close, and then we wound up kissing. I…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Ann Landers profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/80b8e1a76768e1ea081ddaf9.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers\">Ann Landers</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/trying-to-save-37-years-of-marriage-with-my-bipolar-husband\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"Three women sharing tea in a sunny community garden.\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/b5920409bff3af4caf5f7f53.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/trying-to-save-37-years-of-marriage-with-my-bipolar-husband\" title=\"How can I save my 37-year marriage with my bipolar husband?\">How can I save my 37-year marriage with my bipolar husband?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">I have been married for 37 years to my husband, most of which has been fine…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Allan Schwartz, Ph.D. profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/3f1145a76c69b3ca318ecb8b.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\">Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/trying-to-reconnect-with-my-ex\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"A father and daughter watering garden plants together.\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/943490bfe79eff0476feee49.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/trying-to-reconnect-with-my-ex\" title=\"How can I reconnect with my ex?\">How can I reconnect with my ex?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">I was hoping you can help. my girlfriend and I were dating for almost 4 years…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Allan Schwartz, Ph.D. profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/3f1145a76c69b3ca318ecb8b.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\">Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/trauma-and-drama-why-are-friends-and-family-rejecting-me\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"Two friends walking together through a flowering garden.\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/79db6114274d73a1c4b1bf69.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"/assets/responsive/48d1fc4d452a2ad7a5ccea16.webp 800w, /assets/optimized/79db6114274d73a1c4b1bf69.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 1000px\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/trauma-and-drama-why-are-friends-and-family-rejecting-me\" title=\"How can I cope with friends and family rejecting me after trauma?\">How can I cope with friends and family rejecting me after trauma?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">dear anne, I am afraid this may have the tone of venting because the most recent…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Ann Landers profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/80b8e1a76768e1ea081ddaf9.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers\">Ann Landers</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/transvestic-fetishism\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"Blue and ivory clothing arranged beside a bright window.\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/d98b4459b703e5652a35d781.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/transvestic-fetishism\" title=\"What is transvestic fetishism?\">What is transvestic fetishism?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">I just found out 2 days ago that my boyfriend &amp; man I plan to marry…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Mark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D. profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/4248f6de508c9d830e0cf812.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck\">Mark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D.</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/torn-between-two-lovers-and-scared-of-what-i-ll-do\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"A young adult pausing where two garden paths meet.\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/ec83050f43f93b6614a86d09.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/torn-between-two-lovers-and-scared-of-what-i-ll-do\" title=\"How can I handle being torn between two lovers?\">How can I handle being torn between two lovers?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">so I’ve been with my girlfriend for almost four years now, and not once have I…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Ann Landers profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/80b8e1a76768e1ea081ddaf9.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers\">Ann Landers</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/too-much-time-doing-homework\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"A neatly arranged study desk beside a sunny window.\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/b7c61042bfbaf2fc0961dd6b.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/too-much-time-doing-homework\" title=\"Am I spending too much time doing homework?\">Am I spending too much time doing homework?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">I have always had a very hard time trying to concentrate on doing my homework. it…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Allan Schwartz, Ph.D. profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/3f1145a76c69b3ca318ecb8b.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\">Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/therapist-rights-to-contact-employer\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"A plain folder and notebook on a quiet office table.\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/788839e564652190340e8722.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/therapist-rights-to-contact-employer\" title=\"Does a therapist have the right to contact my employer?\">Does a therapist have the right to contact my employer?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">as a former patient of a psychologist, I recently indicated to my former therapist in email…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Mark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D. profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/4248f6de508c9d830e0cf812.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck\">Mark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D.</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/spitting-four-year-old-boy\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"An adult helping two children plant seedlings outdoors.\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/19fcd2f0ed14ab3318063d22.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/spitting-four-year-old-boy\" title=\"How do I handle a four-year-old boy who keeps spitting?\">How do I handle a four-year-old boy who keeps spitting?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">I have a four year old that spits and acts out violently (slapping, pushing) at other…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Allan Schwartz, Ph.D. profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/3f1145a76c69b3ca318ecb8b.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\">Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/scared-of-hurting-him\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"Two adults talking at a seaside cafe\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/d5d6f6b96ac501b2f25fa714.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/scared-of-hurting-him\" title=\"What should I do if I’m scared of hurting him?\">What should I do if I’m scared of hurting him?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">I am just starting out in a relationship that has the potential for turning into something…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Ann Landers profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/80b8e1a76768e1ea081ddaf9.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers\">Ann Landers</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/what-is-wrong-with-me-i-dont-care-anymore\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"A woman tending a plant beside a bright apartment window.\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/dbbf3f14133f18b636ee96f5.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/what-is-wrong-with-me-i-dont-care-anymore\" title=\"Why don’t I care anymore? What’s wrong with me?\">Why don’t I care anymore? What’s wrong with me?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">my life sux! I’m a 36 year old woman, unmarried, without children. I don’t enjoy anything.I…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Ann Landers profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/80b8e1a76768e1ea081ddaf9.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers\">Ann Landers</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/the-brain-lock-of-obsessional-thinking\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"A phone set aside beside a journal and flowers.\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/ff43f08517c24fd7c942208c.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/the-brain-lock-of-obsessional-thinking\" title=\"Why does obsessional thinking feel like a brain lock?\">Why does obsessional thinking feel like a brain lock?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">“I broke up with my ex already two years ago. he…found another woman just one week…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Allan Schwartz, Ph.D. profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/3f1145a76c69b3ca318ecb8b.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\">Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/my-boyfriend-still-has-his-ex-girlfriends-photos\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"A closed photo album rests beside a green branch.\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/d5aed1939ad3d6c06dc4df0f.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/my-boyfriend-still-has-his-ex-girlfriends-photos\" title=\"Why does my boyfriend still have photos of his ex?\">Why does my boyfriend still have photos of his ex?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">I’ve been in a relationship with my boyfriend for over three years. he still keeps photos…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Allan Schwartz, Ph.D. profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/3f1145a76c69b3ca318ecb8b.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\">Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/20-year-old-female-no-friends-depressed-what-should-i-do\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"Students connecting outdoors on a leafy university campus.\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/c95e4e840cff274e0e76a620.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/20-year-old-female-no-friends-depressed-what-should-i-do\" title=\"Lonely and depressed. How do I start connecting with others?\">Lonely and depressed. 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src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/571bd658974a099d4e64130b.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/afraid-to-touch-people\" title=\"How do I overcome my fear of contact?\">How do I overcome my fear of contact?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">I've never liked being touched, but I did not give it much thought until recently, when…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Allan Schwartz, Ph.D. profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/3f1145a76c69b3ca318ecb8b.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\">Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/anhedonia\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"An adult walking beside a lake in evening light.\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/7e9d6b7e1e7fc2a88b805674.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/anhedonia\" title=\"What causes anhedonia and how do I fix it?\">What causes anhedonia and how do I fix it?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">I'm having trouble experiencing pleasure. the small things I used to enjoy, like evening walks, taking…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Allan Schwartz, Ph.D. profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/3f1145a76c69b3ca318ecb8b.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\">Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/does-being-drunk-bring-out-the-true-personality\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"Water and mugs on a sunlit counter while two adults talk\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/d70b1f1b8a70b342d1cb3262.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/does-being-drunk-bring-out-the-true-personality\" title=\"Does alcohol reveal people's true personality?\">Does alcohol reveal people's true personality?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">my perfect relationship just fell apart, and I’m trying to figure out if it’s even worth…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Allan Schwartz, Ph.D. 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mental illness?\">How do you help a parent with mental illness?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">I’m a 30-year-old with two older siblings. we were raised in a loving home by parents…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Mark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D. profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/4248f6de508c9d830e0cf812.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck\">Mark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D.</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/boyfriend-doesnt-give-gifts\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"A couple talking beside a small vase of flowers.\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/0ab0083cfa643fb9df7ff2d5.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/boyfriend-doesnt-give-gifts\" title=\"Why doesn’t my boyfriend give gifts?\">Why doesn’t my boyfriend give gifts?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">I’m in a relationship with a guy I love. he treats me well, and sometimes I…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Ann Landers profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/80b8e1a76768e1ea081ddaf9.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers\">Ann Landers</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/attachment-issues\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"A couple walking together along a garden path.\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/321de702ee7540dab87dad97.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"/assets/responsive/d277deeff0d6304137996407.webp 800w, /assets/optimized/321de702ee7540dab87dad97.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 1000px\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/attachment-issues\" title=\"How do I find balance in a relationship?\">How do I find balance in a relationship?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">I’ve just left a woman I love deeply. she’s my best friend, and I miss her…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Ann Landers profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/80b8e1a76768e1ea081ddaf9.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers\">Ann Landers</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/are-bipolars-abusive\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"Two adults having a quiet conversation on a garden terrace.\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/d5d056a2866e3996e5ce85e7.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/are-bipolars-abusive\" title=\"Are bipolar sufferers abusive?\">Are bipolar sufferers abusive?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">I’ve heard that people with bipolar disorder aren’t dangerous, but my mom has bipolar disorder and…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Mark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D. profile\" 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class=\"answer-hub-preview\">I am a 19 year old male, who really needs some support and guidance. when I…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Allan Schwartz, Ph.D. profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/3f1145a76c69b3ca318ecb8b.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\">Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/advice-for-in-love-with-a-married-man\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"A student reflecting with a notebook in a café.\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/a4a1e9ed98c7a368d4bea1d6.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/advice-for-in-love-with-a-married-man\" title=\"How do I manage a complicated love triangle?\">How do I manage a complicated love triangle?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">I’ve found myself in a situation I never expected. I’m a university student, and not long…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Ann Landers profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/80b8e1a76768e1ea081ddaf9.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers\">Ann Landers</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/advice-for-delusional-friend\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"Two friends having a conversation outside a community center.\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/cd23b82940f544ec260f32a6.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/advice-for-delusional-friend\" title=\"How do I help a bipolar friend who has lost touch with reality?\">How do I help a bipolar friend who has lost touch with reality?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">I recently reconnected with an old best friend from grade school. after talking for a few…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Mark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D. profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/4248f6de508c9d830e0cf812.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck\">Mark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D.</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/advice-for-am-i-bisexual\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"A man walking along a tree-lined riverside path.\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/ddf3cef9afd449380072b8ca.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/advice-for-am-i-bisexual\" title=\"Am I bisexual?\">Am I bisexual?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">I'm a 24-year-old man. I’ve had sex with four women and have been romantically involved with…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Ann Landers profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/80b8e1a76768e1ea081ddaf9.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers\">Ann Landers</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/10-year-old-dreaming-of-killing\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"An adult caregiver with a notebook beside a kitchen window.\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/c16fe0b25352ac9a50d866dd.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/10-year-old-dreaming-of-killing\" title=\"Are my child’s dreams a cause for concern?\">Are my child’s dreams a cause for concern?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">my 10 year old is a bright and gentle child. he has loved reading since he…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Allan Schwartz, Ph.D. profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/3f1145a76c69b3ca318ecb8b.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\">Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/a-very-bad-temper\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"Two friends having a calm conversation in 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href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/advice-for-unwanted-thoughts\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"An adult sitting with tea on a sunlit porch.\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/a7d1841191a6a21df272d0dc.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/advice-for-unwanted-thoughts\" title=\"How do I stop unwanted, horrible thoughts?\">How do I stop unwanted, horrible thoughts?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">writing this is a big step for me because I am very ashamed of what I…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Allan Schwartz, Ph.D. profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/3f1145a76c69b3ca318ecb8b.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\">Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/bipolar-disorder-and-false-and-displaced-memories\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"A parent and son talking on a home patio.\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/ae4afec87287848fbc916c96.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/bipolar-disorder-and-false-and-displaced-memories\" title=\"Is my son creating false memories because of trauma?\">Is my son creating false memories because of trauma?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">my son was diagnosed with adhd at age 12, and three years later, at 15, he…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Allan Schwartz, Ph.D. profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/3f1145a76c69b3ca318ecb8b.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\">Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/anxiety-has-taken-over-my-life\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"Two adults approaching a sunlit public library.\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/1b70026c0f4b722db8bc6bd6.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/anxiety-has-taken-over-my-life\" title=\"Why has anxiety taken over my life?\">Why has anxiety taken over my life?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">Anxiety is taking over my daily life.</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Allan Schwartz, Ph.D. profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/3f1145a76c69b3ca318ecb8b.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\">Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/dealing-with-demanding-mother\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"A couple preparing a weekend bag in a bright bedroom\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/8de26c5ce23368178fe4abbb.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/dealing-with-demanding-mother\" title=\"Can I set boundaries with my controlling mother?\">Can I set boundaries with my controlling mother?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">my sister passed away last year, and I have been struggling to come to terms with…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Allan Schwartz, Ph.D. profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/3f1145a76c69b3ca318ecb8b.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\">Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/bored-husband\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"A couple talking together in a sunlit living room.\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/c4efc0f1c505731d179731ca.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/bored-husband\" title=\"How do I talk to my wife about sex?\">How do I talk to my wife about sex?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">my question is this: what do you do when you're married to a wonderful woman—someone honest…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Ann Landers profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/80b8e1a76768e1ea081ddaf9.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers\">Ann Landers</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/bipolar-sister-narcissist-boyfriend\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"Two women walking across a park footbridge.\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/7a5a302c9af692868a5f806a.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/bipolar-sister-narcissist-boyfriend\" title=\"How could my sister steal my boyfriend?\">How could my sister steal my boyfriend?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">my sister who has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder came to live with me and my…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Allan Schwartz, Ph.D. profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/3f1145a76c69b3ca318ecb8b.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\">Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/bathroom-phobia\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"An adult pausing beside a bright doorway and window.\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/9757c742b25c3e473e4c6f45.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/bathroom-phobia\" title=\"What is my bathroom-related phobia called?\">What is my bathroom-related phobia called?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">I have a strong aversion to bathrooms, whether public or private, especially if anyone besides myself…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Mark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D. profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/4248f6de508c9d830e0cf812.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck\">Mark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D.</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/anxious-depressed-confused-angry-the-typical\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"A student and adult talking at a campus table.\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/0788004cc254ea8f3fe45ec4.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/anxious-depressed-confused-angry-the-typical\" title=\"Why do I keep using drugs when I know it’s a problem?\">Why do I keep using drugs when I know it’s a problem?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">I’ve been feeling anxious and depressed since before high school, though I can’t pinpoint exactly when…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Allan Schwartz, Ph.D. profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/3f1145a76c69b3ca318ecb8b.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\">Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/anxiety-disorder-vs-personality-disorder-differences\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"Hands resting beside a notebook on a kitchen table.\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/346f1b3e3e8f082420228696.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/anxiety-disorder-vs-personality-disorder-differences\" title=\"How are anxiety disorders different to personality disorders?\">How are anxiety disorders different to personality disorders?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">I’m confused about the difference between anxiety disorders and personality disorders, especially when it comes to…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Allan Schwartz, Ph.D. profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/3f1145a76c69b3ca318ecb8b.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\">Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/ambivalent-exhibitionist\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"A man pausing beside a closed laptop and notebook.\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/8ed2ecffdbc69214baa89a20.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/ambivalent-exhibitionist\" title=\"How can I overcome exhibitionism and save my marriage?\">How can I overcome exhibitionism and save my marriage?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">I'm reaching out for help with a problem that has persisted for decades. I'm 41 years…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Allan Schwartz, Ph.D. profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/3f1145a76c69b3ca318ecb8b.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\">Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/a-marriage-outside-the-caste\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"A woman pausing on a sunlit garden path.\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/7fd5f7f57ed7b0a679d800d2.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/a-marriage-outside-the-caste\" title=\"How do I stand up to my orthodox parents?\">How do I stand up to my orthodox parents?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">I am a 22-year-old woman who recently graduated at the top of my class. I am…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Ann Landers profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/80b8e1a76768e1ea081ddaf9.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers\">Ann Landers</a></p></div></article><article class=\"answer-summary-card quiet-card\" data-wp-card=\"\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/19-year-old-daugter-out-of-control\" tabindex=\"-1\"><figure class=\"answer-question-image\"><img alt=\"Mother and adult daughter talking at a kitchen table.\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/97a0b2d64fe49e0d7d488bd0.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"></figure></a><h2><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/19-year-old-daugter-out-of-control\" title=\"How do I handle a daughter who’s out of control?\">How do I handle a daughter who’s out of control?</a></h2><p class=\"answer-hub-preview\">I’m struggling with a heartbreaking situation with my 19-year-old daughter. over the past year, she’s lied…</p><div class=\"answer-hub-credit\"><a aria-label=\"View Allan Schwartz, Ph.D. profile\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/3f1145a76c69b3ca318ecb8b.jpg\" width=\"44\" decoding=\"async\"></a><p><span>Answer by</span><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz\">Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.</a></p></div></article></div><button class=\"button dark\" data-wp-more=\"\" hidden=\"\" type=\"button\">Show more</button></section></div>","text":"Home Answers Answers Questions, shared experiences, and professional perspectives. 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I don’t do anything to myself that can cause… Answer byAnn Landers Why does it feel like I’m competing with his son? my boyfriend and I have been together for two years, and we moved in together two… Answer byAllan Schwartz, Ph.D. I need support, where do I start? I’m a 30-year-old woman who has spent much of my life struggling with dark and negative… Answer byAllan Schwartz, Ph.D. What can I do when my suicidal son can’t stop abusing drugs? I have a 33-year-old son who struggles with serious mental health issues and daily drug abuse… Answer byAllan Schwartz, Ph.D. What causes someone to mentally check-out? what is the condition or syndrome that causes someone to mentally check out during certain situations… Answer byMark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D. How can I overcome my debilitating shyness and fear of life? I feel so lost. I feel very sad, depressed and worthless. 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I’m in a long term loving relationship with someone that is otherwise wonderful, but… Answer byAnn Landers Is it normal to feel nothing when you have Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)? history of question: in november (2007) my boyfriend of 5 years committed suicide with out warning…… Answer byMark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D. Does my Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) increase the risk of my child developing autism? I have read that children with autism may have a parent with an anxiety related disorder… Answer byAllan Schwartz, Ph.D. Is my boyfriend’s daughter too attached? I have been in a relationship with my boyfriend for three years, and I want to… Answer byAllan Schwartz, Ph.D. Why can’t I walk away from my ex? I recently ended a relationship with my boyfriend of a year and a half. due to… Answer byAllan Schwartz, Ph.D. Can our marriage survive without sex? I’m seeing a therapist to address my fear and dislike of sex. she strongly believes my… Answer byAllan Schwartz, Ph.D. Can a psychologist tell his patient that he is attracted to her? is it ever appropriate for a psychologist to disclose their attraction to a patient, even if… Answer byMark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D. Can mental illness cause physical pain? have you ever heard of any cases of mental illness that are associated with neck and… Answer byAllan Schwartz, Ph.D. Can I contact my mothers doctor? my mother is experiencing a range of concerning symptoms, including anxiety, anger, mood swings, disordered eating… Answer byMark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D. Can you help me save my relationship? I’m afraid of losing someone I love. Answer byAnn Landers How do I manage feelings for my ex whilst grieving? my father passed away suddenly three weeks ago. we were very close, and I never truly… Answer byAllan Schwartz, Ph.D. Can our love survive broken trust? I am 20 years old, a recovered anorexic and I have been living with my boyfriend… Answer byAnn Landers Why has grief made me numb? last february I lost my grandmother who had alzheimers. I had lived with her and taken… Answer byMark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D. Why am I questioning my long-distance relationship? last year, I started my first year of college while still in a relationship with my… Answer byAllan Schwartz, Ph.D. Is my wife's counting a sign of a disorder? my wife is constantly counting, all day, every day. she looks at me and counts the… Answer byMark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D. Should I leave my depressed, controlling husband? I’ve been married since I was 19. almost four years ago, my husband was injured at… Answer byAnn Landers How do I manage my anger towards my step-dad? I never knew my biological father and my mom and step-dad got married when I was… Answer byAnn Landers How do I stop needing so much attention? I am 29, female, and have been married for two years and I struggle with a… Answer byMark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D. Can our relationship survive his toxic mother? I met my boyfriend just over two years ago and our relationship has mostly been good… Answer byAllan Schwartz, Ph.D. Can I find love when I am afraid of being judged? I am reaching out for support about dating and finding a loving partner. I have found… Answer byAllan Schwartz, Ph.D. How do you save a loved one who refuses to be helped? for months my brother has been talking about death and asking painful questions like, “why can’t… Answer byAllan Schwartz, Ph.D. How do I cope after losing both parents and battling Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)? I lost both of my parents within the span of two years. my mother was diagnosed… Answer byMark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D. What should I do about my boyfriend’s delusional jealousy? I believe my boyfriend may be experiencing delusional jealousy. we have been together for over a… Answer byAllan Schwartz, Ph.D. How do you know if a memory is real or a delusion? a few years ago, I struggled with methamphetamine abuse for about eight months. even before that… Answer byAllan Schwartz, Ph.D. How can I encourage my husband to take more responsibility? although I have my own mental health challenges, I’m seeking advice on how to support my… Answer byMark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D. Feeling depressed and isolated. How do I move forward? I’m a 23-year-old woman who has been housebound since may 2011. I’ve been seeing a therapist… Answer byAllan Schwartz, Ph.D. What is happening when I dissociate? I’ve been diagnosed with chronic depression (currently treated with prozac), and I also experience anxiety attacks… Answer byAllan Schwartz, Ph.D. Does my boyfriend have feelings for his ex wife? dr. schwartz. I’ve been with my boyfriend for almost three years now. before me, he was… Answer byAllan Schwartz, Ph.D. How do I break free from my dominating mother? I’m the youngest of three daughters and growing up, our mother was always the dominant force… Answer byAllan Schwartz, Ph.D. Why do I black out after just a few drinks? I need some help understanding what’s going on. quite often when I drink alcohol I end… Answer byMark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D. Am I competing with my stepdaughter? this might sound silly but I feel like I have to compete for my husband’s attention… Answer byAnn Landers Could I have done something horrible without remembering? I’m very worried that I might have done something completely against who I really am and… Answer byAllan Schwartz, Ph.D. Why does he want to divorce me? I’ve been with my husband for nine years and married for four. we have three children… Answer byAllan Schwartz, Ph.D. How do we fix our relationship? I’ve been with my fiancée for four years, though our relationship has been on and off… Answer byAnn Landers How can I better support my histrionic mother? my elderly parents live in another state, and my father has terminal cancer. I’ve been visiting… Answer byMark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D. Do I have an eating disorder? I’m 22 years old and have been struggling with severe depression for about 15 months. while… Answer byAllan Schwartz, Ph.D. Is there a way to stop my choking anxiety? dear dr. schwartz, I am a 32-year-old woman who has been diagnosed with numerous mental health… Answer byAllan Schwartz, Ph.D. Why am I so fragile? every time someone says something even slightly rude or condescending, I feel like I’m on the… Answer byMark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D. Why do I snap over little things? I've been trying to understand myself, but I just can't seem to figure it out. I… Answer byAllan Schwartz, Ph.D. Is my 5 year old showing signs of Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or Bipolar Disorder? my 5 year old is currently spitting at school when he feels frustrated or angry. he… Answer byAllan Schwartz, Ph.D. What is your theoretical perspective? dr. dombeck I am a graduate student at the university of south florida and I have… Answer byMark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D. How do I deal with my passive-aggressive husband? how long have you been together? 12 years what is your age range? 34-40 no children… Answer byAllan Schwartz, Ph.D. Could my mental health get worse if I don’t get help? I’m 16, and I think I have a mental illness. I told my mom that I… Answer byAnn Landers Does a therapist have to report self-injury as suicidal? I’m a 27-year-old woman who has struggled with self-injury (cutting, burning) since early childhood, following physical… Answer byMark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D. What should I do if I can’t continue without affection? I have been married for 14 years, but for the past 13, my husband has shown… Answer byAnn Landers How do I stop living in fear of the next outburst? I need an objective opinion. I’ve been married for five years to a man I love… Answer byAnn Landers Is holding a partner's throat during sex about control? dr. schwartz, I’ve been wondering if holding a partner’s throat during sex could be a sign… Answer byAllan Schwartz, Ph.D. What should I do if my girlfriend’s family is destroying our relationship? my girlfriend is 23 and has been through a lot in life. we’ve been together for… Answer byAllan Schwartz, Ph.D. How do I stand up to my husbands verbal abuse? I am a 30-year-old married woman with two children. from the outside, my life might appear… Answer byAnn Landers I got everything I wanted. Why do I still feel miserable? I’ve been in a common-law relationship for many years. we have two great kids, a solid… Answer byAllan Schwartz, Ph.D. What are some effective coping skills for dealing with paranoia? I am under the care of a therapist and have been diagnosed with paranoia. I have… Answer byMark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D. Is it okay to ask for closure months after a breakup? I met this great guy who I thought I was gonna get married to. we were… Answer byAnn Landers Why did my fiancée leave me over past porn use? my fiancée just left me. she meant everything to me. I loved her more deeply than… Answer byMark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D. Is it a concern that I get aroused by fictional sadistic fantasies? dear dr. schwartz, I hope you’re doing well. I’m reaching out with a question that’s been… Answer byAllan Schwartz, Ph.D. How can I overcome my past and trust my partner? I’ve been in my current relationship for almost a year. before this, I was with someone… Answer byAnn Landers How do I cope with a parent who is trying to ruin me? my mother has always made it clear that she loves money more than anything else. shortly… Answer byAllan Schwartz, Ph.D. How can I help a grieving sister who is angry with me? my sister’s husband died unexpectedly. he had been sick for 5 years, had surgery and died… Answer byMark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D. How can I help my mother if my father is abusing her? I hope you can help me or guide me in the right direction. my mother and… Answer byAllan Schwartz, Ph.D. What should I do when I miss my daughter so much? my daughter and I always had a great relationship. we were friends and we respected each… Answer byAnn Landers How do I get the spark back when I still love her? I’ve been dating this girl for about a year and a half, and I fell completely… Answer byAllan Schwartz, Ph.D. What should I do if I don’t like to eat? I am 26 years old, 6’3\" tall and weigh 134 pounds. I eat once a day… Answer byAllan Schwartz, Ph.D. Why can’t I tell a lie? my father died when I was just 15 from a heart attack. the reason why he… Answer byMark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D. Do I need to leave my environment? I had a pretty tough childhood, my father was a violent alcoholic, in and out of… Answer byAllan Schwartz, Ph.D. Why won’t my boyfriend be less selfish in bed? so my boyfriend and I have had so many problems. he is bi-polar for number one… Answer byAnn Landers How can I help my grieving mother? I am a 42 yo woman who is living with bipolar ii disorder and ocd. I’m… Answer byMark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D. Does my boyfriend have a sexual issue, or is he simply lazy in bed? my boyfriend and I have been together for almost a year now and I am very… Answer byAllan Schwartz, Ph.D. Would it be appropriate to give my therapist a gift? I have had the same therapist for more than 15 years, on and off. this therapist… Answer byAllan Schwartz, Ph.D. Is it wrong to call my daughter sweetie or other pet names? I am recently married with 3 children from a previous marriage. my situation revolves around my… Answer byAllan Schwartz, Ph.D. What should I do about intrusive thoughts? I am a 42 year old woman and I often have these thoughts like, “I should… Answer byAllan Schwartz, Ph.D. What should I do if intrusive humiliating memories won’t go away? I am 48 years old. I have noticed that almost everything I do triggers a memory… Answer byMark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D. How do I cope with a husband who is insanely jealous? my husband and I have been married for 5 years and have two toddler boys. he… Answer byAllan Schwartz, Ph.D. Why am I so indecisive? for as long as I can remember I have had a major problem with “decision making”… Answer byMark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D. What should I do if I can’t express myself? I guess I have a lot of “issues” but I am reluctant to see a therapist… Answer byMark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D. What should I do if I’m scared? I have no idea why this started but I am always thinking about death, mine, my… Answer byAllan Schwartz, Ph.D. What should I do if I’m overemotional? dear dr. dombeck, I have actually a quite strange problem. I read a lot about children… Answer byMark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D. As his second wife, will I always play second fiddle to his daughter? my husband and I met when he was in the midst of divorcing his first wife… Answer byAllan Schwartz, Ph.D. Why do I feel like I’m going crazy? I’m a 26 year old female who feels like I am going crazy. sometimes I have… Answer byMark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D. What should I do after being cheated on by my girlfriend? my story is a strange one….. I got a mobile friendship with a lady a year… Answer byAllan Schwartz, Ph.D. How can I stop being attracted to men who don’t want me? I’m a 49 year old man. I think and feel like I’m from another time, another… Answer byAnn Landers Why am I such a homebody? I am a full-time homemaker, and I love it. I have a friend of eight years… Answer byAnn Landers What should I do if my OCPD husband can’t tolerate my flaws? dr. dombeck- I just recently married 5 months ago and since this time, my husband has… Answer byMark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D. What should I do if my needy son hates my boyfriend? I have been divorced for almost 9 years. I have 2 children ages 22, and 14… Answer byAnn Landers How do I raise my little girl in a healthy, happy relationship? my daughter is 11 yrs old. she started puberty about 6 months ago. shortly after, she… Answer byAllan Schwartz, Ph.D. What should I do if my husband won’t touch me? hi,I have a question. I have been with my husband for 6 years of marriage and… Answer byAnn Landers What should I do if my husband won’t take his medicine? my husband has decided to stop taking his immunosupressents (liver transplantee) it has been 11 years… Answer byMark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D. What should I do if my husband is too affectionate? when we first got together, it was wonderful to be constantly kissed, adored, complimented, most women… Answer byAllan Schwartz, Ph.D. How can I support my girlfriend in learning not to be so critical? my girlfriend and I have been dating for about 11 months, and during this time we… Answer byAnn Landers How can I help my girlfriend orgasm after 2 ½ years together? my girlfriend and I (age 23 both of us), have been having intercourse for over 2… Answer byMark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D. Will my fiancé ever move on from his late wife? I have been in a relationship for a year with a widower. we are now engaged… Answer byAnn Landers Why does my ex-husband say he wants me but stay with his girlfriend? I have a really messed up situation that I hope some sort of enlightenment can help… Answer byAnn Landers What should I do if my depressed husband won’t sleep with me? my husband has been going through severe depression for almost a year now. it manifested itself… Answer byAnn Landers Why does my dead mother haunt my dreams? two years ago my mother passed away after I had cared for her for 10 years… Answer byAllan Schwartz, Ph.D. Why won’t my boyfriend’s children accept me? I have been involved with my boyfriend for nearly 5 years now and his children, particularly… Answer byAllan Schwartz, Ph.D. Why does my boyfriend still have pictures of his ex-girlfriend? I just found out recently, after being with my boyfriend for more than a year, that… Answer byAllan Schwartz, Ph.D. What should I do if my boyfriend is a sociopath? I am 24 years old and have been living with my boyfriend for 3 years. for… Answer byAllan Schwartz, Ph.D. What’s the difference between mental illness and insanity? what is the difference between mental illness and insanity Answer byMark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D. Why do I still have lingering feelings for my old affair partner? my problem might seem small compared to everyone else’s, but I still need help. two years… Answer byAnn Landers What causes a lack of social skills? due to circumstances I had little control over, namely oppressive parents, my capacity for self-expression is… Answer byAnn Landers What should I do if I’m not ready for commitment? I’m 30 and have just experienced mature love for the first time but my heart is… Answer byAnn Landers Why do people show no compassion for depression? I have been married for 18 years. I am 36, husband is 41. we have 3… Answer byAnn Landers Why am I so shy and scared of rejection? I’m shy and afraid of rejection. Answer byMark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D. What should I do if my wife wants me to leave? I have been married for 12 years and have gone through a lot of problems. I… Answer byAnn Landers What should I do about my wife and her sister? I have been married to my wife for 4 years. twice I have come home and… Answer byAnn Landers What should I do if my son says he hears voices and whispers? just this morning my son who is 7 years old told me that he hears voices… Answer byAllan Schwartz, Ph.D. What should I do if my schizophrenic sister refuses treatment? my sister has been diagnosed with schizophrenia. she is in her mid 40’s and has three… Answer byMark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D. What is neuroticism? I would like to know if neuroticism is a form of personality disorder Answer byMark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D. What is a complex? dr. could you please explain to me what a complex is and what causes them. could… Answer byMark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D. What signs can help me understand if I experienced sexual abuse? is it possible to have been sexually abused as a child and not remember it at… Answer byMark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D. Why am I so unlucky in love? I am a 29 year old male, struggling to make my life work. I have not… Answer byAnn Landers What else can help my son stop hearing voices? my son is 28 years old has had a mental illness for 12 years now. he… Answer byAllan Schwartz, Ph.D. What should I do if I’m unhappy in an arranged marriage? I have been married for 11 years and I have three wonderful kids ages 9, 7… Answer byAnn Landers How do I deal with an unexpressive partner? I love someone who has great difficulty expressing himself. he holds all emotions in. even during… Answer byMark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D. Why do I feel uncomfortable around my boyfriend? my best friend and I were getting really close, and then we wound up kissing. I… Answer byAnn Landers How can I save my 37-year marriage with my bipolar husband? I have been married for 37 years to my husband, most of which has been fine… Answer byAllan Schwartz, Ph.D. How can I reconnect with my ex? I was hoping you can help. my girlfriend and I were dating for almost 4 years… Answer byAllan Schwartz, Ph.D. How can I cope with friends and family rejecting me after trauma? dear anne, I am afraid this may have the tone of venting because the most recent… Answer byAnn Landers What is transvestic fetishism? I just found out 2 days ago that my boyfriend & man I plan to marry… Answer byMark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D. How can I handle being torn between two lovers? so I’ve been with my girlfriend for almost four years now, and not once have I… Answer byAnn Landers Am I spending too much time doing homework? I have always had a very hard time trying to concentrate on doing my homework. it… Answer byAllan Schwartz, Ph.D. Does a therapist have the right to contact my employer? as a former patient of a psychologist, I recently indicated to my former therapist in email… Answer byMark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D. How do I handle a four-year-old boy who keeps spitting? I have a four year old that spits and acts out violently (slapping, pushing) at other… Answer byAllan Schwartz, Ph.D. What should I do if I’m scared of hurting him? I am just starting out in a relationship that has the potential for turning into something… Answer byAnn Landers Why don’t I care anymore? What’s wrong with me? my life sux! I’m a 36 year old woman, unmarried, without children. I don’t enjoy anything.I… Answer byAnn Landers Why does obsessional thinking feel like a brain lock? “I broke up with my ex already two years ago. he…found another woman just one week… Answer byAllan Schwartz, Ph.D. Why does my boyfriend still have photos of his ex? I’ve been in a relationship with my boyfriend for over three years. he still keeps photos… Answer byAllan Schwartz, Ph.D. Lonely and depressed. How do I start connecting with others? in my life, I have never been completely happy. even during times when everything seemed to… Answer byAllan Schwartz, Ph.D. How do I overcome my fear of contact? I've never liked being touched, but I did not give it much thought until recently, when… Answer byAllan Schwartz, Ph.D. What causes anhedonia and how do I fix it? I'm having trouble experiencing pleasure. the small things I used to enjoy, like evening walks, taking… Answer byAllan Schwartz, Ph.D. Does alcohol reveal people's true personality? my perfect relationship just fell apart, and I’m trying to figure out if it’s even worth… Answer byAllan Schwartz, Ph.D. How do you help a parent with mental illness? I’m a 30-year-old with two older siblings. we were raised in a loving home by parents… Answer byMark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D. Why doesn’t my boyfriend give gifts? I’m in a relationship with a guy I love. he treats me well, and sometimes I… Answer byAnn Landers How do I find balance in a relationship? I’ve just left a woman I love deeply. she’s my best friend, and I miss her… Answer byAnn Landers Are bipolar sufferers abusive? I’ve heard that people with bipolar disorder aren’t dangerous, but my mom has bipolar disorder and… Answer byMark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D. Is my low libido caused by childhood experiences? I am a 19 year old male, who really needs some support and guidance. when I… Answer byAllan Schwartz, Ph.D. How do I manage a complicated love triangle? I’ve found myself in a situation I never expected. I’m a university student, and not long… Answer byAnn Landers How do I help a bipolar friend who has lost touch with reality? I recently reconnected with an old best friend from grade school. after talking for a few… Answer byMark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D. Am I bisexual? I'm a 24-year-old man. I’ve had sex with four women and have been romantically involved with… Answer byAnn Landers Are my child’s dreams a cause for concern? my 10 year old is a bright and gentle child. he has loved reading since he… Answer byAllan Schwartz, Ph.D. How can my boyfriend overcome his anger issues? I have been in an on and off relationship with my boyfriend for about two and… Answer byAnn Landers How do I stop unwanted, horrible thoughts? writing this is a big step for me because I am very ashamed of what I… Answer byAllan Schwartz, Ph.D. Is my son creating false memories because of trauma? my son was diagnosed with adhd at age 12, and three years later, at 15, he… Answer byAllan Schwartz, Ph.D. Why has anxiety taken over my life? Anxiety is taking over my daily life. 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It emphasizes that the couple should agree on their response and handle their own relationship boundaries, while taking threats seriously and recognizing that the roommate’s ability to resolve the situation is limited."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz#person","name":"Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2025-07-18T11:50:27Z","updated":"2026-06-13T12:31:24Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/help-your-friend-advice-to-make-a-difference","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/help-your-friend-advice-to-make-a-difference#question","title":"How can I help my friend without making things worse?","summary":{"question":"A reader has long offered advice to a friend with depression, anxiety, and low self-esteem, but worries that the friendship now encourages dependence. They want to remain supportive without becoming an unofficial therapist.","answer":"The response welcomes the reader’s reflection on whether helping also meets their own needs and distinguishes offering useful resources from trying to control a friend’s treatment or choices. It encourages examining the emotions behind pushiness and providing compassionate support while accepting that the friend’s behavior ultimately belongs to the friend."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck#person","name":"Mark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D.","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2025-07-18T11:55:45Z","updated":"2026-06-13T12:29:16Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/hes-selfish-disrespectful-and-irresponsible","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/hes-selfish-disrespectful-and-irresponsible#question","title":"What can I do about his disrespect?","summary":{"question":"A reader describes a husband’s name-calling, threats, throwing objects, and spending decisions that leave them afraid to raise concerns. They want to know whether the marriage can improve while protecting their child and sense of dignity.","answer":"The response focuses on the reader’s limits and whether the relationship can offer enough respect and safety, rather than whether it can simply continue. It acknowledges that the husband may resist change and that improvement is not assured, while recognizing that leaving may become necessary if remaining undermines safety or self-respect."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers#person","name":"Ann Landers","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2025-07-18T12:17:25Z","updated":"2026-06-13T12:27:41Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/helping-my-almost-19-year-old-daughter-face-the-real-world","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/helping-my-almost-19-year-old-daughter-face-the-real-world#question","title":"Why is my daughter avoiding responsibility?","summary":{"question":"A father describes a nearly 19-year-old daughter who left college and struggles to follow through with work or financial responsibilities. He wants to help her move toward adulthood without repeated shouting matches.","answer":"The response raises anxiety and depression as possible contributors and treats the transition as a family challenge, rather than simply a lack of ability or willingness. It encourages calm listening, patient firmness, and consideration of individual and family therapy, while questioning whether an uncompromising approach would suit this particular young person."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz#person","name":"Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2025-07-18T12:06:43Z","updated":"2026-06-13T12:23:47Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/hear-voices-uncover-the-reasons-with-expert-advice","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/hear-voices-uncover-the-reasons-with-expert-advice#question","title":"Why am I hearing voices?","summary":{"question":"A reader describes weeks of severe insomnia, hearing things, panic, and fear of losing touch with reality. They have a therapy appointment soon but are unsure whether they can wait.","answer":"The response prioritizes emergency assessment because of the reader’s fear and current symptoms, rather than treating a future appointment as sufficient by itself. It explains that hallucinations can have several psychiatric, substance-related, or physical explanations and recommends a medical evaluation while explicitly declining to diagnose online."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz#person","name":"Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2025-07-18T09:02:43Z","updated":"2026-06-11T06:57:24Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/heightened-sexual-behavior-in-my-8-yr-old-with-adhd","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/heightened-sexual-behavior-in-my-8-yr-old-with-adhd#question","title":"Is Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) related to heightened sexual behavior?","summary":{"question":"A parent asks whether an eight-year-old’s inappropriate behavior toward other children is associated with Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). They want to know how to respond and discourage the behavior.","answer":"The response cautions against interpreting every impulsive or inappropriate action as sexual and discusses the broader difficulties with inhibition that can accompany ADHD. It outlines clinician-directed medication and behavioral approaches, together with educational resources and coaching, as possible forms of support rather than establishing why this particular child is behaving this way."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz#person","name":"Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2025-07-18T09:16:17Z","updated":"2026-06-11T06:53:03Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/help-for-dealing-with-a-deranged-father-tips-advice","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/help-for-dealing-with-a-deranged-father-tips-advice#question","title":"Can we involuntarily admit a family member in a crisis?","summary":{"question":"A family describes a father making explicit violent threats with a weapon and later denying the incident. They ask how to obtain urgent help when he is unlikely to consent to treatment.","answer":"The response treats the reported threat as an emergency and urges contacting emergency services and communicating the specific behavior. It explains that clinicians need to assess possible causes, such as medical illness, substances, or psychiatric symptoms, rather than assuming one diagnosis or treating temporary calm as proof that the danger has passed."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz#person","name":"Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2025-07-18T10:44:25Z","updated":"2026-06-08T09:03:55Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/highly-intelligent-but-socially-handicapped-the-psychology-of-the-nerd","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/highly-intelligent-but-socially-handicapped-the-psychology-of-the-nerd#question","title":"How can I help my socially awkward son?","summary":{"question":"A parent describes an academically accomplished adult son who wants close relationships but struggles with confidence and unwritten social expectations. They ask what might help him build friendships and find a partner.","answer":"The response explores several possible explanations for social difficulty but explicitly says none can be assumed to describe the son without assessment. It emphasizes gradual social learning and engagement, suggesting a supportive therapist or qualified guide who can help him understand interactions and practice new skills over time."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck#person","name":"Mark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D.","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2025-07-18T12:27:45Z","updated":"2026-06-08T07:41:20Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/help-me-please-what-is-going-on-with-me","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/help-me-please-what-is-going-on-with-me#question","title":"Help me please. What is going on with me?","summary":{"question":"A parent describes years of stress, isolation, emotional numbness, crying, irritability, and lost interest in intimacy. They care for their family but feel something is wrong and ask for help understanding it.","answer":"The response stresses that no diagnosis can be made online and discusses depression as one possibility among physical and psychological explanations. It recommends a general medical examination and, if appropriate, a fuller mental health evaluation, emphasizing professional support for the symptoms rather than leaving the reader to manage them through isolation."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz#person","name":"Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2025-08-20T09:23:16Z","updated":"2026-06-08T07:28:14Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/26-year-old-virgin","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/26-year-old-virgin#question","title":"I’m a 26-year-old virgin. How do I stop being socially awkward?","summary":{"question":"A 26-year-old man feels behind his peers because he has little dating experience and fears emotional and physical closeness. He wonders how to overcome awkwardness, low motivation, and fear of rejection while pursuing a relationship.","answer":"The response suggests that fear and passivity may be more important than being too nice, and encourages attention to his own preferences rather than imagined judgments. It recommends exploring the specific meaning of his fear of intimacy with a therapist and building experience through dating practice, while emphasizing that different people value different personalities."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers#person","name":"Ann Landers","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2025-09-19T08:10:04Z","updated":"2026-06-06T11:40:41Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/a-very-low-threshold-for-stress-tolerance","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/a-very-low-threshold-for-stress-tolerance#question","title":"Is my low stress tolerance a sign of mental illness?","summary":{"question":"A young adult becomes overwhelmed by multitasking, noise, changes in routine, and everyday obligations. Avoidance is narrowing work and social life, and the reader asks whether this reflects a mental health condition.","answer":"The response does not identify a clear diagnosis and explicitly presents attentional or sensory explanations as uncertain possibilities. It suggests professional assessment alongside therapy for anxiety, stress management, and avoidance, distinguishing those supports from any treatment of a possible attention difficulty."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck#person","name":"Mark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D.","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2025-09-19T20:18:40Z","updated":"2026-06-06T11:24:56Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/my-boyfriend-has-no-sex-drive","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/my-boyfriend-has-no-sex-drive#question","title":"What should I do if my boyfriend has no sex drive?","summary":{"question":"A reader’s boyfriend avoids sexual intimacy with someone he cares about despite being comfortable with casual sex. He is willing to seek therapy, but the reader wonders whether staying in the new relationship makes sense.","answer":"The response offers the writer’s interpretation that emotional closeness may trigger the boyfriend’s anxiety and emphasizes that this does not establish a problem with the reader’s attractiveness. It says no one can promise the relationship’s outcome, considers psychotherapy important, and encourages careful reflection about compatibility and the reader’s needs."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz#person","name":"Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2024-06-01T00:35:14Z","updated":"2026-06-05T15:16:09Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/my-boyfriend-and-his-adult-daughter","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/my-boyfriend-and-his-adult-daughter#question","title":"How should I handle issues between my boyfriend and his adult daughter?","summary":{"question":"A reader’s boyfriend has ended their relationship over conflict involving his adult daughter and grandchildren. Shared property and debts, with no apparent provision for the reader, add financial worries.","answer":"The response frames the family dynamics as a question of compatibility rather than deciding whether the reader is jealous or whether the father’s support is wrong. Because the relationship has ended and ownership obligations are unclear, it recommends consulting an attorney about the reader’s specific circumstances; it does not establish what legal rights exist."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz#person","name":"Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2024-06-01T00:35:14Z","updated":"2026-06-05T15:15:32Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/mothers-who-sleep-with-their-sons","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/mothers-who-sleep-with-their-sons#question","title":"Why do some mothers sleep with their sons?","summary":{"question":"A reader is concerned about a mother sharing a bed with her adult and younger sons, while stating that they do not believe sexual activity is occurring. They question the family’s boundaries.","answer":"The response discusses the importance of boundaries between parents and children and expresses concern about the arrangement, while acknowledging differing cultural practices. It recommends focusing any discussion on behavior and healthy boundaries rather than shaming family members or assuming that the account establishes sexual abuse."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck#person","name":"Mark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D.","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2024-06-01T00:35:14Z","updated":"2026-06-05T15:14:50Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/most-likely-gay-husband","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/most-likely-gay-husband#question","title":"What should I do if I suspect my husband is gay?","summary":{"question":"A reader’s husband has repeatedly had affairs with men despite promises to stop. They are considering divorce but worry about the effect on their two children.","answer":"The response speculates that the husband may be gay but treats the central issue as repeated infidelity and damage to the marriage, rather than making orientation a confirmed fact. It validates the reader’s uncertainty and says only they can judge whether the relationship can be repaired, encouraging support from a counselor or someone safe while considering the options."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz#person","name":"Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2024-06-01T00:35:14Z","updated":"2026-06-05T15:14:06Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/morbid-jealousy","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/morbid-jealousy#question","title":"Do I have morbid jealousy?","summary":{"question":"A reader with bipolar disorder and a history of therapy wants help controlling persistent jealousy after leaving an abusive marriage. They partly blame their own behavior for the abuse.","answer":"The response firmly states that jealousy does not justify verbal or physical abuse and that bipolar disorder alone does not explain every relationship difficulty. It supports continued care for the diagnosed condition and suggests therapy directed at jealous thoughts and emotional turmoil, including cognitive behavioral or dialectical behavior approaches, rather than relying on medication alone to resolve these patterns."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz#person","name":"Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2024-06-01T00:35:14Z","updated":"2026-06-05T15:13:20Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/missing-my-ex-boyfriend-terribly","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/missing-my-ex-boyfriend-terribly#question","title":"What should I do if I’m missing my ex-boyfriend terribly?","summary":{"question":"A reader is grieving a short but intense relationship that ended after becoming long distance. An ex-boyfriend’s lack of contact leaves them feeling confused, rejected, and isolated.","answer":"The response discusses how early infatuation, moving quickly, later arguments, and distance may have affected the relationship, labeling its explanations as guesses. It encourages time to mourn and contact with friends rather than isolation, while reminding the reader that this loss does not rule out a future relationship with someone who wants the same things."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz#person","name":"Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2024-06-01T00:35:14Z","updated":"2026-06-05T15:12:21Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/middle-aged-female-never-in-love","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/middle-aged-female-never-in-love#question","title":"Is it normal to be middle-aged and never have been in love?","summary":{"question":"A middle-aged reader has never had a satisfying romantic relationship and feels anxious around men they find attractive. They wonder whether early family experiences still affect their prospects for love.","answer":"The response offers tentative ideas about fears of intimacy and patterns of choosing unavailable partners, while acknowledging that the causes cannot be known from the account. It suggests psychotherapy to understand those patterns and support change, and reassures the reader that meaningful relationships can begin later in life."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz#person","name":"Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2024-06-01T00:35:14Z","updated":"2026-06-05T15:11:02Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/lying-cheating-husband","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/lying-cheating-husband#question","title":"What should I do about my lying, cheating husband?","summary":{"question":"A reader believed counseling had helped a marriage recover from an affair, but discovers continued contact and financial support for the other person. They fear confronting the deception may lead to separation.","answer":"The response interprets the continued secrecy as inconsistent with the apparent reconciliation and recognizes why the situation feels depressing. It presents a difficult choice between remaining silent and bringing the issue into the open, acknowledging the risks and practical constraints while expressing the writer’s view that a direct discussion may be necessary."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers#person","name":"Ann Landers","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2024-06-01T00:35:14Z","updated":"2026-06-05T15:08:18Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/love-but-different-religions","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/love-but-different-religions#question","title":"Can love survive if we have different religions?","summary":{"question":"A Muslim reader is attracted to a Catholic woman and cannot stop thinking about her. They ask what to do about the religious difference.","answer":"The response says interfaith relationships can succeed but encourages discussion of each person’s convictions, nonnegotiable needs, family reactions, and expectations for raising children. It emphasizes mutual agreement and respect rather than coercing conversion, and asks the couple to learn whether their affection and practical expectations can support a lasting relationship."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz#person","name":"Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2024-06-01T00:35:14Z","updated":"2026-06-05T15:07:11Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/loss-of-patience","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/loss-of-patience#question","title":"Why am I experiencing a loss of patience?","summary":{"question":"A reader is easily irritated and quickly loses patience, damaging relationships with family and a boyfriend. They ask whether medication could help and what might explain the change.","answer":"The response suggests a psychiatric assessment and discusses depression as one possible source of irritability and anger, without confirming it from the message. It also recommends psychotherapy, particularly cognitive behavioral work on thoughts linked to symptoms, and notes that alcohol or drug use can worsen depressive difficulties."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz#person","name":"Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2024-06-01T00:35:14Z","updated":"2026-06-05T15:03:10Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/losing-personality-wholness","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/losing-personality-wholness#question","title":"Why do I feel like I’m losing my personality wholeness?","summary":{"question":"A reader reports six months of concentration problems, unwanted memories, a changed sense of identity, and fear in public places. Previous psychiatric consultations have not provided an explanation.","answer":"The response identifies several possible areas for assessment, including mood, anxiety, dissociation, and other conditions, while emphasizing that the description is too limited to distinguish them. Its main recommendation is another professional evaluation to establish what is actually happening before selecting a treatment plan, rather than treating any of the possibilities as a diagnosis."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck#person","name":"Mark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D.","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2024-06-01T00:35:14Z","updated":"2026-06-05T15:02:10Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/long-distance-college-relationship","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/long-distance-college-relationship#question","title":"Can my high school relationship survive college?","summary":{"question":"A reader feels anxious and conflicted about whether a high school relationship can survive college. Their feelings alternate between closeness, doubt, and panic as the transition approaches.","answer":"The response sees the uncertainty in the context of leaving familiar people and routines for a major life change. It offers the writer’s view that both partners should have room to explore college and other relationships, while acknowledging that some couples reunite and others do not; there is no way to predict the outcome."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz#person","name":"Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2024-06-01T00:35:14Z","updated":"2026-06-05T14:58:59Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/liar-and-kleptomaniac","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/liar-and-kleptomaniac#question","title":"How do I deal with someone who is a liar and a kleptomaniac?","summary":{"question":"A reader describes repeated lying and stealing that have damaged friendships and led to arrest. Despite wanting to stop, they do not know how to find professional help.","answer":"The response frames the behavior as a possible impulse-control difficulty and encourages seeking psychotherapy rather than letting shame prevent help. It stresses honest disclosure, attending appointments consistently, and taking responsibility in relationships, while presenting its interpretation as an impression from the reader’s account."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck#person","name":"Mark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D.","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2024-06-01T00:35:14Z","updated":"2026-06-05T14:55:44Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/jealous-of-her-male-friends","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/jealous-of-her-male-friends#question","title":"Why am I so jealous of her male friends?","summary":{"question":"After two recent breakups, a reader feels threatened by a new girlfriend’s male friendships despite her openness and efforts to include them. They want to manage jealousy without losing the relationship.","answer":"The response normalizes feeling insecure while reminding the reader that the girlfriend has chosen to date them. It suggests spending time together without limiting her social life and discussing unclear relationship boundaries gently, while avoiding pressure for her to stop seeing friends; growing confidence may also allow friendships with those people."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers#person","name":"Ann Landers","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2024-06-01T00:35:14Z","updated":"2026-06-05T14:54:02Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/jealous-girlfriend","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/jealous-girlfriend#question","title":"How do I deal with a jealous girlfriend?","summary":{"question":"A reader wants to preserve a relationship despite a girlfriend’s intense jealousy, accusations, and monitoring of messages and location. Constant reassurance has not resolved the conflict.","answer":"The response argues that the reader cannot change a partner through reassurance or marriage and that meaningful change would require the girlfriend’s own willingness to seek therapy. It describes the restrictions as unrealistic and urges careful reflection before marrying, presenting the possibility of ending the relationship as a serious consideration rather than a certain forecast."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz#person","name":"Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2024-06-01T00:35:14Z","updated":"2026-06-05T14:53:26Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/is-there-something-wrong-with-me","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/is-there-something-wrong-with-me#question","title":"What’s wrong with me?","summary":{"question":"A reader describes self-injury, eating-related difficulties, compulsive patterns, and dangerous impulsive behavior despite often feeling happy. They want to know whether these experiences indicate a mental health problem.","answer":"The response takes the concerns seriously and reassures the reader that discussing them is neither a nuisance nor unimportant. Rather than settling on a diagnosis, it identifies several areas needing assessment and urges prompt psychotherapy, suggesting a cognitive behavioral therapist with eating-disorder expertise because of the risk of harm."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz#person","name":"Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2024-06-01T00:35:14Z","updated":"2026-06-05T14:52:52Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/religious-wife-is-conflicted-over-husbands-desire-for-anal-play","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/religious-wife-is-conflicted-over-husbands-desire-for-anal-play#question","title":"How should I handle my husband’s request for anal play?","summary":{"question":"A woman experiences guilt and conflict between religious beliefs and her husband’s preferences in their consensual sexual relationship. She describes affection and openness between them but feels unsure how to reconcile her own values and comfort.","answer":"The answer separates a preference for particular sexual activities from sexual orientation and acknowledges that knowing this may not resolve her discomfort. It discusses reflecting on her beliefs and the competing values involved, while recognizing that she may remain uncomfortable and that there is no perfect resolution offered."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck#person","name":"Mark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D.","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2024-06-01T00:35:15Z","updated":"2026-06-05T14:51:50Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/relationship-with-my-bipolar-and-adhd-girlfriend","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/relationship-with-my-bipolar-and-adhd-girlfriend#question","title":"How can I support my girlfriend who has bipolar?","summary":{"question":"A person wants to better support a girlfriend who is being reassessed for medication and may have bipolar disorder and Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). They are learning about the conditions and hope to build a lasting relationship.","answer":"The answer encourages understanding that symptoms and unfinished tasks are not deliberate attempts to hurt a partner. It suggests continued learning, support groups, attention to the partner’s own wellbeing, and individual or couples therapy to help both people manage stress and relationship difficulties."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz#person","name":"Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2024-06-01T00:35:15Z","updated":"2026-06-05T14:48:47Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/relationship-between-dissociation-did-and-ptsd","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/relationship-between-dissociation-did-and-ptsd#question","title":"How are dissociation, DID, and Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) connected?","summary":{"question":"A person newly in therapy for Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) wonders whether changes in their voice, posture, and conversation while dissociated mean they have DID. They want to better understand the relationship between these terms.","answer":"The answer describes dissociation as changes in attention, memory, and awareness that occur across a range of experiences. It explains that dissociation can be part of PTSD and does not by itself establish DID, distinguishing a shared process from a specific diagnosis."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck#person","name":"Mark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D.","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2024-06-01T00:35:15Z","updated":"2026-06-05T14:47:50Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/regular-thoughts-of-killing-myself","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/regular-thoughts-of-killing-myself#question","title":"How can I cope with regular suicidal thoughts?","summary":{"question":"A working parent describes increasingly persistent suicidal thoughts while struggling to manage home responsibilities. They fear that seeking treatment will threaten their job and professional license and wonder whether lifestyle measures should be enough.","answer":"The answer treats the account as a crisis requiring professional evaluation and emphasizes immediate emergency care if there is a plan or imminent risk. It explains that healthy routines may be insufficient here and encourages honest discussion with clinicians, while advising the person to check actual professional policies rather than assume treatment automatically ends a career."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck#person","name":"Mark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D.","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2024-06-01T00:35:15Z","updated":"2026-06-05T14:46:01Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/ptsd-vs-did","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/ptsd-vs-did#question","title":"What’s the difference between Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and DID?","summary":{"question":"A person diagnosed with Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) describes internal voices and changes in their sense of identity and control. They ask whether these experiences point to DID or can occur with PTSD.","answer":"The answer discusses the possibility of overlapping trauma-related and dissociative symptoms, while also considering other explanations for voices. It emphasizes that the treating therapist is best placed to clarify the diagnosis and that different causes may call for different treatment, rather than settling the question from the description alone."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz#person","name":"Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2024-06-01T00:35:15Z","updated":"2026-06-05T14:45:04Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/ptsd-since-childhood-with-no-memory-of-trauma","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/ptsd-since-childhood-with-no-memory-of-trauma#question","title":"Can you have Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) since childhood with no memory of trauma?","summary":{"question":"A young woman tentatively diagnosed with Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) reports longstanding symptoms but cannot identify a clear traumatic event. She asks whether the diagnosis could be mistaken or whether experiences might affect her without being remembered.","answer":"The answer explicitly cannot confirm the diagnosis and offers the author’s view that symptoms may persist even when an experience is not recalled. It suggests continuing the discussion with her therapist and asking about Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) or referral; the response does not establish that a particular forgotten event occurred."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz#person","name":"Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2024-06-01T00:35:15Z","updated":"2026-06-05T14:44:01Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/ptsd-and-night-terrors","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/ptsd-and-night-terrors#question","title":"How are Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and night terrors connected?","summary":{"question":"A person diagnosed with Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and major depression asks about frequent nighttime terrors and ways to settle them. They want to understand the connection between sleep disturbances and trauma.","answer":"The answer discusses trauma-related nightmares and suggests seeking psychotherapy and psychiatric help, mentioning exposure-based therapy and Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) as approaches to discuss. It also suggests learning ways to return attention to the present, including relaxation, meditation, movement, or yoga, while acknowledging that no single solution is offered."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck#person","name":"Mark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D.","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2024-06-01T00:35:15Z","updated":"2026-06-05T14:42:20Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/psychotic-ex-boyfriend","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/psychotic-ex-boyfriend#question","title":"How do I deal with a psychotic ex-boyfriend?","summary":{"question":"A woman remains in contact with an ex-partner who has a history of threats, violence, substance use, and continuing delusional accusations despite treatment. She asks whether recovery is possible and how to end contact without escalating the situation.","answer":"The answer acknowledges that sustained recovery can occur, but emphasizes that this account provides no basis for assuming he is safe to be around. It prioritizes her safety by recommending an end to contact and considering renewed legal protection if he continues to pursue her, rather than trying to prove his accusations wrong."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck#person","name":"Mark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D.","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2024-06-01T00:35:15Z","updated":"2026-06-05T14:40:36Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/prozac-for-ocd","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/prozac-for-ocd#question","title":"How effective is Prozac for Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)?","summary":{"question":"A person’s Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) symptoms returned after stopping Prozac, and they are anxious about whether restarting it at changing doses will help. They want reassurance and guidance about a treatment that previously worked well.","answer":"The answer encourages psychiatric oversight and discusses the possibility that medication response can change, with other options requiring clinical consideration. It particularly emphasizes cognitive behavioral therapy alongside medication and learning relaxation skills, rather than relying on medication alone; it does not provide a definitive explanation for this person’s response."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz#person","name":"Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2024-06-01T00:35:15Z","updated":"2026-06-05T14:38:34Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/prolonged-unemployment-of-husband","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/prolonged-unemployment-of-husband#question","title":"What should I do about my husband’s prolonged unemployment?","summary":{"question":"A woman feels exhausted by more than four years of her husband’s unemployment, his resistance to available jobs, and ongoing financial demands while she faces serious health costs. She wonders whether to keep working on the marriage or leave.","answer":"The answer reflects her stated concerns about unequal responsibility and asks her to consider what best supports her health and happiness. It presents communicating a clear expectation about work or deciding to move on as possible choices, rather than claiming there is a single answer she must follow."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz#person","name":"Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2024-06-01T00:35:15Z","updated":"2026-06-05T14:37:14Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/potentially-suicidal-boyfriend","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/potentially-suicidal-boyfriend#question","title":"How do I cope with my boyfriend’s depression?","summary":{"question":"A woman worries that her boyfriend has depression and a past suicide attempt but avoids discussing it. Having lost a friend to suicide, she fears that raising the subject will seem intrusive even though she wants to help.","answer":"The answer encourages her to speak directly about what she has heard, her concern, and her wish to understand how she can support him. It notes that withdrawal can accompany depression and that persistent unwillingness to talk may also reveal limits in the closeness of their relationship."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers#person","name":"Ann Landers","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2024-06-01T00:35:15Z","updated":"2026-06-05T14:34:39Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/postponed-wedding-day","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/postponed-wedding-day#question","title":"How do I cope with a postponed wedding day?","summary":{"question":"A woman is devastated when her fiancé postpones their wedding two weeks beforehand, citing arguments and a need for counseling. She is also concerned about his habit of sharing private disputes with his parents.","answer":"The answer acknowledges the public disappointment but emphasizes that both partners must be willing participants in a lasting marriage. It supports impartial couples counseling to explore their concerns, family boundaries, and mutual compromise before proceeding, noting that a wedding should not go forward through pressure alone."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers#person","name":"Ann Landers","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2024-06-01T00:35:15Z","updated":"2026-06-05T14:33:05Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/pocd","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/pocd#question","title":"What helps with POCD?","summary":{"question":"A woman with a history of depression, panic, and childhood mistreatment is distressed by unwanted thoughts about harming children despite reporting no attraction to them. A counselor has suggested Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and she fears these thoughts rule out having a family.","answer":"The answer treats the thoughts as possibly connected to fear and self-doubt rather than demonic causes, and encourages psychotherapy and support for the earlier trauma. It also explicitly prioritizes immediate emergency help if her reference to death reflects suicidal thoughts, while recognizing that OCD can involve persistent doubt."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz#person","name":"Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2024-06-01T00:35:15Z","updated":"2026-06-05T14:30:46Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/please-explain-how-it-is-that-psychopaths-can-manipulate-people-if-they-have-no-empathy","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/please-explain-how-it-is-that-psychopaths-can-manipulate-people-if-they-have-no-empathy#question","title":"How can psychopaths manipulate people if they lack empathy?","summary":{"question":"A person asks how someone thought to have psychopathic traits can anticipate and manipulate others’ emotions while seeming to lack empathy. Their experience has also raised questions about the emotions such a person can genuinely feel.","answer":"The answer distinguishes observing and predicting another person’s feelings from emotionally sharing or caring about those feelings. It presents a developmental account of manipulation and limited compassion as the author’s interpretation, explaining that intellectual understanding of emotions can exist without comparable concern for another person’s welfare."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck#person","name":"Mark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D.","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2024-06-01T00:35:15Z","updated":"2026-06-05T14:28:48Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/pathological-lying","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/pathological-lying#question","title":"What is pathological lying?","summary":{"question":"A parent describes an adult son’s longstanding lying, anger when challenged, excessive spending, and relationship problems. The family wants him to accept psychiatric help despite his denial that anything is wrong.","answer":"The answer considers personality-related traits as one possibility but explicitly says the son cannot be diagnosed by email and that something else may explain his behavior. It notes that treatment can be difficult when someone does not recognize a problem and recommends an experienced clinician if he becomes willing to attend therapy."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck#person","name":"Mark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D.","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2024-06-01T00:35:15Z","updated":"2026-06-05T14:23:53Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/paranoid-depression","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/paranoid-depression#question","title":"What is paranoid depression?","summary":{"question":"A person is concerned about a relative with depression who has become suspicious of doctors and stopped medication and appointments. Earlier improvement has disappeared, and the family wants to know how to help.","answer":"The answer explains that depression can have different presentations and may sometimes include psychotic symptoms or overlap with other conditions. It recommends returning to the doctor for reassessment of the new paranoia, with gentle family support and possible involvement of a therapist, rather than assuming the earlier treatment remains sufficient."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck#person","name":"Mark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D.","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2024-06-01T00:35:15Z","updated":"2026-06-05T14:21:12Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/lack-of-personal-hygiene","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/lack-of-personal-hygiene#question","title":"How should I handle someone’s lack of personal hygiene?","summary":{"question":"A parent is worried about a nineteen-year-old daughter’s marked decline in bathing and her defensive reaction when it is mentioned. They ask whether this could be depression or an adolescent phase.","answer":"The response explains that diminished self-care can accompany depression and social withdrawal, while acknowledging that defensiveness may also have other explanations. It says a professional evaluation is needed to know and suggests expressing concern and helping arrange one; it also cautions against assuming medication is necessarily the best treatment."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers#person","name":"Ann Landers","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2024-06-01T00:35:14Z","updated":"2026-06-05T14:21:07Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/overcome-paranoia-how-to-get-started","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/overcome-paranoia-how-to-get-started#question","title":"What are the first steps to overcoming paranoia?","summary":{"question":"A person describes a brother’s worsening belief that unseen people are targeting him with noises and energy waves. Arguments and attempts to move away have not helped, and the whole family is distressed.","answer":"The answer recommends psychiatric evaluation as soon as possible because the experiences might involve hallucinations and delusions. It also notes that other medical or substance-related explanations must be considered and that only a qualified clinician can determine the cause and appropriate treatment."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck#person","name":"Mark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D.","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2024-06-01T00:35:15Z","updated":"2026-06-05T14:19:24Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/our-23-year-old-son-refuses-to-get-help-for-his-anxiety-attacks-and-depression","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/our-23-year-old-son-refuses-to-get-help-for-his-anxiety-attacks-and-depression#question","title":"Why does our son refuse treatment for his anxiety and depression?","summary":{"question":"Parents are worried about a 23-year-old son whose anxiety and depression have disrupted college and work. Living far away, he refuses their efforts to arrange help and may not be taking prescribed medication consistently.","answer":"The answer acknowledges the limits of parents’ control over an adult child and cautions that pushing may increase resistance. It suggests gentle conversations about available help and shame, practical boundaries around support, and professional assessment when he is willing, while offering no guarantee that these approaches will change his response."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz#person","name":"Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2024-06-01T00:35:15Z","updated":"2026-06-05T09:56:47Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/ocd-no-feeling","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/ocd-no-feeling#question","title":"Does Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) cause me to feel no emotions?","summary":{"question":"A 25-year-old person says treatment has improved their Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) but they still feel emotionally detached and unable to experience pleasure or affection naturally. They wonder whether this is related to OCD or medication.","answer":"The answer distinguishes difficulty identifying feelings from loss of pleasure and suggests that depression or anhedonia may be contributing, without establishing a diagnosis. It recommends adding cognitive behavioral therapy with a skilled therapist to the existing treatment, rather than attempting to force emotional responses."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz#person","name":"Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2024-06-01T00:35:15Z","updated":"2026-06-05T09:55:33Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/obsessive-strange-thoughts-about-life-and-existentialism","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/obsessive-strange-thoughts-about-life-and-existentialism#question","title":"How can I cope with obsessive thoughts about life and existentialism?","summary":{"question":"A person under prolonged stress describes frightening thoughts about existence and language, episodes of disorientation, and fear around sleep while taking psychiatric medication. They want to understand what might be happening.","answer":"The answer offers several possibilities, including stress, dissociation, obsessive thoughts, medication effects, and other conditions, while stressing that these are educated guesses rather than a diagnosis. It recommends discussing the experiences with a psychiatrist and potentially a psychotherapist, especially because the reported disorientation cannot be resolved from the description alone."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck#person","name":"Mark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D.","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2024-06-01T00:35:15Z","updated":"2026-06-05T09:54:40Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/nonexistent-lover","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/nonexistent-lover#question","title":"Why do I keep dreaming about a nonexistent lover?","summary":{"question":"A person describes feeling in love with an imagined companion while maintaining friendships and daily life. They wonder whether the fantasy is healthy and whether it keeps them from relationships with real people.","answer":"The answer distinguishes a rich fantasy life from being convinced the imagined person actually exists, without making a diagnosis. It suggests exploring possible avoidance of real relationships, considering dating, and talking with a therapist to clarify the person’s concerns and wishes."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers#person","name":"Ann Landers","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2024-06-01T00:35:15Z","updated":"2026-06-05T09:53:27Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/no-romance-after-baby","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/no-romance-after-baby#question","title":"Why is there no romance after having a baby?","summary":{"question":"A woman feels rejected after her long-term partner stops offering affection following the birth of their second child. She describes feeling like a roommate rather than a romantic partner.","answer":"The answer explains that parenting demands and changes in how partners see themselves can reduce the attention and energy available for a couple’s connection. It encourages discussing the hurt and rebuilding private time together, such as a simple date or walk, while recognizing that some relationship strain is common during active parenting."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers#person","name":"Ann Landers","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2024-06-01T00:35:15Z","updated":"2026-06-05T09:53:00Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/never-had-a-boyfriend","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/never-had-a-boyfriend#question","title":"Why have I never had a boyfriend?","summary":{"question":"A 21-year-old woman has never had a boyfriend and is puzzled by attention that seems limited to sex rather than dating. She wants companionship without lowering her expectations for a relationship.","answer":"The answer encourages her to keep her standards and avoid entering a relationship simply to stop feeling left out. It suggests taking a more active and creative approach to meeting people who share her interests, including community groups and activities, while allowing time rather than rushing."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers#person","name":"Ann Landers","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2024-06-01T00:35:15Z","updated":"2026-06-05T09:50:48Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/never-been-in-a-serious-relationship","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/never-been-in-a-serious-relationship#question","title":"Why can't I find a serious relationship?","summary":{"question":"A 23-year-old woman who has never had a serious relationship worries that being introverted makes her unlovable. She describes repeatedly being drawn to unavailable men and not developing feelings for those who show interest.","answer":"The answer suggests that beliefs about being unlovable or fears of intimacy could contribute, without treating any one explanation as certain. It recommends exploring the pattern through psychotherapy, potentially including group therapy, and considering compatible values and allowing time to get to know someone rather than relying only on immediate romantic feelings."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz#person","name":"Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2024-06-01T00:35:15Z","updated":"2026-06-05T09:49:53Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/nervous-about-nudity","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/nervous-about-nudity#question","title":"How can I overcome being nervous about nudity?","summary":{"question":"A newly married woman feels uncomfortable being seen undressed and says her husband takes her modesty personally. Their differing expectations have left her feeling pressured and disrespected despite previously discussing her sensitivities.","answer":"The answer affirms that comfort with modesty varies and that her preference does not by itself mean something is wrong with her. It frames the difficulty as a shared relationship issue involving respect for emotional boundaries and suggests open discussion, potentially in couples counseling, to find a mutually acceptable compromise."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers#person","name":"Ann Landers","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2024-06-01T00:35:15Z","updated":"2026-06-05T09:46:40Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/narcissistic-stepfather","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/narcissistic-stepfather#question","title":"How do I deal with a narcissistic stepfather?","summary":{"question":"A university student left home after being physically mistreated by a stepfather and remains frightened by his continuing attempts at contact. They are considering a restraining order while worrying about the impact on their mother.","answer":"The answer acknowledges that fear can be an understandable response to a real threat and emphasizes assessing safety before attempting to change how they respond. It discusses seeking protection from authorities and supportive people when violence is possible, while recognizing the emotional difficulty of prioritizing personal safety alongside concern for a parent."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck#person","name":"Mark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D.","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2024-06-01T00:35:15Z","updated":"2026-06-05T09:46:08Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/my-younger-brother-is-having-spells-of-rage","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/my-younger-brother-is-having-spells-of-rage#question","title":"How can I help my younger brother who has spells of rage?","summary":{"question":"A sister is concerned about her 20-year-old brother’s longstanding episodes of rage, recent property damage, substance use, and the safety of his girlfriend and baby. She has arranged a psychiatric appointment and wants further options for help.","answer":"The answer supports psychiatric assessment while noting that anger alone is not a diagnosis and that the cause cannot be determined from the account. It also suggests psychotherapy and an anger management program to build coping skills and awareness of consequences, emphasizing the family’s safety."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck#person","name":"Mark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D.","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2024-06-01T00:35:15Z","updated":"2026-06-05T09:44:35Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/my-wifes-past","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/my-wifes-past#question","title":"How should I deal with my wife’s past?","summary":{"question":"A man raised with strict beliefs about premarital sex feels distressed by his wife’s earlier relationships many years into their marriage. Repeated questions about her past are now straining their connection.","answer":"The answer emphasizes that the wife’s past relationships predate the marriage and cannot be changed, while beliefs about sex may differ and evolve. It encourages him to stop personalizing or punishing her for those experiences and to recognize the openness involved in her sharing them."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers#person","name":"Ann Landers","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2024-06-01T00:35:15Z","updated":"2026-06-05T09:43:07Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/my-therapist-doesnt-like-me","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/my-therapist-doesnt-like-me#question","title":"What should I do if I feel like my therapist doesn’t like me?","summary":{"question":"A person worries that their therapist is bored and cannot genuinely care about them despite verbal reassurance. These doubts are making it harder to continue attending sessions.","answer":"The answer explains that a therapeutic relationship has professional boundaries and should not be judged by the expectations of friendship or romance. It encourages discussing the doubts openly with the therapist, including the perception of boredom, so that the concerns themselves can become useful material for therapy."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck#person","name":"Mark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D.","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2024-06-01T00:35:15Z","updated":"2026-06-05T09:42:27Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/my-snoring-is-pushing-him-away","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/my-snoring-is-pushing-him-away#question","title":"Is my snoring pushing him away?","summary":{"question":"A woman feels hurt after her husband moves to a separate bedroom because of her snoring. Although a medical appointment is planned, the sleeping arrangement has deepened concerns about an already distant marriage.","answer":"The answer treats the snoring as a potentially manageable issue while asking whether emotional closeness and mutual satisfaction are also missing. It notes that separate bedrooms can work when both partners agree and maintain intimacy, but recommends facing the relationship changes if the arrangement leaves either partner unhappy."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers#person","name":"Ann Landers","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2024-06-01T00:35:15Z","updated":"2026-06-05T09:41:28Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/what-is-the-true-meaning-of-being-defensive","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/what-is-the-true-meaning-of-being-defensive#question","title":"What is the true meaning of being defensive?","summary":{"question":"A couple asks what being defensive means in conversation. They wonder whether denying fault, justifying behavior or countering criticism by blaming the other person are examples.","answer":"The response describes defensiveness as an attempt to avoid uncomfortable emotions or responsibility and says each example can serve that purpose. It also distinguishes unfair accusations from knowingly avoiding responsibility and from sincerely distorted interpretations, noting that similar outward reactions can arise from different circumstances."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers#person","name":"Ann Landers","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2024-06-01T00:35:16Z","updated":"2026-06-05T09:40:50Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/what-is-the-point-of-life","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/what-is-the-point-of-life#question","title":"What is the point of life?","summary":{"question":"A student reports worsening depression despite antidepressants and counseling, feeling bullied and uncared for, and thoughts of suicide. They doubt that further help can work and describe death as an escape from their pain.","answer":"The response argues that depression can narrow perspective and make change feel impossible, while emphasizing that the present situation is not necessarily permanent. It urges further professional help, discussion of treatment difficulties with the prescriber and attention to bullying and the environment, rather than concluding that unsuccessful treatment attempts rule out future improvement."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck#person","name":"Mark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D.","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2024-06-01T00:35:16Z","updated":"2026-06-05T09:39:57Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/should-i-leave-my-husband","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/should-i-leave-my-husband#question","title":"Should I leave my husband?","summary":{"question":"A woman in a long marriage feels lonely and emotionally unsupported, and an affair with a married coworker has intensified her doubts. She asks whether unmet emotional needs justify leaving and worries about being alone if the other relationship does not last.","answer":"The response offers no universal answer and cautions that an affair may not predict a satisfying long-term partnership. It recommends making a compassionate effort to reconnect with her husband, communicating needs reciprocally and seeking marriage therapy, before deciding whether separation is appropriate; leaving would also allow possibilities beyond the current affair."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers#person","name":"Ann Landers","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2024-06-01T00:35:16Z","updated":"2026-06-05T09:36:59Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/should-i-be-hopeful-that-he-will-change-his-mind-about-divorce","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/should-i-be-hopeful-that-he-will-change-his-mind-about-divorce#question","title":"Should I be hopeful that he will change his mind about divorce?","summary":{"question":"A newly married woman is shocked by her husband's sudden request for divorce and refusal to try counseling. After moving out, she wonders whether giving him space could change his mind or whether she should begin moving on.","answer":"The response says repairing a marriage is difficult when one partner will not communicate or attend counseling, and that another person's decision cannot be forced. It suggests individual psychotherapy for the emotional upheaval and consulting a divorce lawyer to understand her rights, while acknowledging that the writer cannot provide legal advice."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz#person","name":"Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2024-06-01T00:35:16Z","updated":"2026-06-05T09:35:47Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/self-acceptance","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/self-acceptance#question","title":"How can I learn self-acceptance?","summary":{"question":"A woman in a loving long-term relationship feels insecure, jealous of her partner’s support network, and fearful of being left. She worries that relying so heavily on her partner is weakening the relationship.","answer":"The answer encourages strengthening self-esteem and developing independent connections rather than making the partner the sole source of happiness. It suggests a self-help group or class as a way to meet others and build qualities she admires, framing personal growth as supportive of the relationship."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers#person","name":"Ann Landers","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2024-06-01T00:35:16Z","updated":"2026-06-05T09:34:48Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/seeing-a-married-man","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/seeing-a-married-man#question","title":"Is it wrong that I’m seeing a married man?","summary":{"question":"A woman wants to end a year-long relationship with a married man after waiting for him and receiving demeaning accusations. She asks how to remain firm when her feelings for him make it difficult to leave.","answer":"The answer interprets his conduct as disrespectful and emphasizes the potential emotional harm to her and his family. It recommends ending the relationship and contact, and seeking a relationship with an available partner who treats her with respect, rather than continuing to wait for him."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers#person","name":"Ann Landers","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2024-06-01T00:35:16Z","updated":"2026-06-05T09:33:42Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/security-clearance-and-depression","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/security-clearance-and-depression#question","title":"Will depression affect my chances of getting security clearance?","summary":{"question":"A government contractor receiving treatment to prevent a recurrence of depression is worried that the condition will lead to denial of a required security clearance. They ask whether responsible use of prescribed medication will count against them.","answer":"The answer explicitly says it does not know how the clearance decision will be made and provides no policy or legal determination. It offers reassurance that depression is a treatable illness rather than a personal weakness and that seeking preventative treatment is not a reason for shame."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck#person","name":"Mark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D.","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2024-06-01T00:35:16Z","updated":"2026-06-05T09:31:38Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/scary-thoughts-dark-feelings-help","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/scary-thoughts-dark-feelings-help#question","title":"How can I cope with scary thoughts and dark feelings?","summary":{"question":"A young man describes evening unease, a frightening episode of feeling ungrounded, and unwanted thoughts about harming himself or loved ones. He is distressed by the thoughts and fears they mean he is losing touch with reality.","answer":"The answer considers anxiety-related obsessions as a possibility but emphasizes that a clinical psychologist should evaluate the symptoms rather than confirm a diagnosis remotely. It encourages professional help and talking with a supportive person during difficult moments, while cautioning against either ignoring the symptoms or frightening himself with assumptions."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz#person","name":"Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2024-06-01T00:35:16Z","updated":"2026-06-05T09:31:04Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/scared-he-will-leave-me","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/scared-he-will-leave-me#question","title":"Why am I so afraid he will leave me?","summary":{"question":"After a difficult marriage and divorce, a woman is falling in love with a new partner but fears that expressing it will drive him away. She also wonders whether she has allowed enough time to grieve the earlier relationship.","answer":"The answer validates the vulnerability of becoming close again after loss and does not prescribe one correct pace. It encourages allowing connection with a worthwhile partner while moving at a speed that feels safe, with counseling or thoughtful support as a place to discuss those fears."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers#person","name":"Ann Landers","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2024-06-01T00:35:16Z","updated":"2026-06-05T09:30:14Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/will-my-boyfriend-eventually-hit-me","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/will-my-boyfriend-eventually-hit-me#question","title":"Will my boyfriend eventually hit me?","summary":{"question":"A woman describes ongoing verbal abuse and an incident in which her boyfriend tried to punch her, which she blocked. She fears future violence and asks whether she should end the relationship.","answer":"The response emphasizes that the attempted assault is already serious and that nothing said during an argument excuses violence. It cannot predict future actions with certainty and leaves the relationship decision to her, while asking her to consider the existing abuse, her fear and whether she can feel safe with him."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz#person","name":"Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2024-06-01T00:35:17Z","updated":"2026-06-05T09:29:35Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/will-i-ever-feel-normal","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/will-i-ever-feel-normal#question","title":"Will I ever feel normal?","summary":{"question":"A woman describes long-standing low self-worth, an abusive first marriage and emotional numbness years after her husband's suicide. Although now remarried and receiving psychiatric care, she struggles to connect with others and asks whether recovery is possible.","answer":"The response affirms her abilities and encourages psychotherapy alongside ongoing psychiatric care to address self-worth, grief and difficulties with connection. It recommends discussing these concerns in therapy and pursuing supportive everyday activity, while emphasizing that she did not make her husband's decision and need not carry responsibility for it."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz#person","name":"Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2024-06-01T00:35:17Z","updated":"2026-06-05T09:29:02Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/wife-of-21-years-has-a-boyfriend","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/wife-of-21-years-has-a-boyfriend#question","title":"Why does my wife of 21 years have a boyfriend?","summary":{"question":"A man is grieving after his wife of twenty-one years moves out and begins another relationship. He wonders whether her recent losses and life changes explain it and whether he should continue hoping for reconciliation.","answer":"The response offers possible explanations for her change but acknowledges that her motives and future decisions cannot be known or controlled. It encourages continuing helpful grief counseling and focusing on his own decisions and emotional recovery, rather than blaming himself or relying on certainty that she will return."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers#person","name":"Ann Landers","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2024-06-01T00:35:17Z","updated":"2026-06-05T09:20:11Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/why-is-he-so-jealous-even-of-my-own-brothers","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/why-is-he-so-jealous-even-of-my-own-brothers#question","title":"Why is he so jealous?","summary":{"question":"A woman is frightened by a new boyfriend's controlling jealousy, including accusations involving her brothers. Having recently left an abusive long relationship, she worries about repeating the same pattern and asks whether to continue.","answer":"The response identifies the jealousy as controlling and gives the writer's opinion that ending this relationship would be preferable. It also suggests psychotherapy to explore recurring relationship patterns and strengthen future choices, while its speculation about childhood influences is not established by the reader's account."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz#person","name":"Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2024-06-01T00:35:17Z","updated":"2026-06-05T09:17:33Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/why-does-my-wifes-old-boyfriend-bother-me","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/why-does-my-wifes-old-boyfriend-bother-me#question","title":"Why does my wife’s old boyfriend bother me?","summary":{"question":"A man in a loving marriage feels persistent jealousy and loses sleep over his wife's daily correspondence with a former boyfriend. She offers to stop if he asks, but he worries that doing so would feel controlling.","answer":"The response validates his discomfort and discusses the importance of boundaries and ongoing conversation within the marriage. It suggests expressing love and hurt through a request rather than a demand if the contact remains distressing, while acknowledging that there is no simple answer to resolve the situation."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz#person","name":"Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2024-06-01T00:35:17Z","updated":"2026-06-05T09:17:25Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/why-does-my-boyfriends-ex-girlfriend-have-to-be-so-involved-in-his-life","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/why-does-my-boyfriends-ex-girlfriend-have-to-be-so-involved-in-his-life#question","title":"Why does my boyfriend’s ex-girlfriend have to be so involved in his life?","summary":{"question":"A woman feels hidden and excluded because her long-term boyfriend has not told his child's mother about their relationship. She respects his commitment to his son but is hurt by his continued family activities with his former partner.","answer":"The response interprets the boyfriend's repeated choices as giving priority to the existing family connection, while this is the writer's interpretation of one account. It asks the reader to consider what change she is waiting for, how likely it seems and how long she is willing to wait, emphasizing her ability to choose a relationship that meets her needs."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers#person","name":"Ann Landers","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2024-06-01T00:35:17Z","updated":"2026-06-05T09:14:04Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/why-do-men-not-find-me-attractive","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/why-do-men-not-find-me-attractive#question","title":"Why do men not find me attractive?","summary":{"question":"A twenty-seven-year-old woman prefers men to initiate dates but says the only person who showed interest was abusive. She asks why others do not seem interested and whether she is doing something wrong.","answer":"The response cannot determine the reason without knowing her and offers possible communication patterns rather than a conclusion about her attractiveness. It discusses showing interest, getting to know people beyond first impressions and seeking psychotherapy to explore the concern, while its guesses about body language remain speculative."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz#person","name":"Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2024-06-01T00:35:17Z","updated":"2026-06-05T09:11:04Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/why-do-i-like-being-abused","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/why-do-i-like-being-abused#question","title":"Why do I feel like I like being abused?","summary":{"question":"An engaged woman feels bored by stability and drawn toward risky or harmful experiences, while describing jealousy and past emotional abuse in her relationship. She feels ashamed and asks what these patterns mean and how to understand them.","answer":"The response rejects self-condemning labels and explores dissatisfaction or past experiences as possibilities rather than established causes. It encourages considering emotional and sexual compatibility and consulting a mental health professional when the pattern remains confusing, while distinguishing mutually agreed sexual interests from actual harm."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz#person","name":"Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2024-06-01T00:35:17Z","updated":"2026-06-05T09:09:35Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/why-do-i-feel-like-everyone-is-trying-to-upset-me","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/why-do-i-feel-like-everyone-is-trying-to-upset-me#question","title":"Why do I feel like everyone is trying to upset me?","summary":{"question":"A reader has recurring one- or two-week periods of intense upset, anger and feeling ignored every few months. They recognize that others may not be trying to hurt them but worry about their reactions and ask what could be happening.","answer":"The response suggests depression as one possible explanation for irritability and emotional changes while acknowledging that other causes may be involved. It recommends evaluation by a psychologist or psychiatrist for an accurate diagnosis and suitable treatment, and expresses concern about managing anger before it escalates into harm."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz#person","name":"Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2024-06-01T00:35:17Z","updated":"2026-06-05T09:07:56Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/why-cant-i-get-gross-images-out-of-my-head","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/why-cant-i-get-gross-images-out-of-my-head#question","title":"Why can’t I get gross images out of my head?","summary":{"question":"A fifty-two-year-old woman experiences persistent anxiety and revulsion after seeing or hearing disturbing descriptions. She wonders whether menopause, insomnia or medication for migraines and sleep may be contributing to this new sensitivity.","answer":"The response describes the pattern as potentially obsessional but notes that a new onset at this age warrants attention to physical changes and medication effects. It recommends returning to the doctor with a clear description of the symptoms so possible causes and treatment changes can be considered, rather than confirming Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) from the letter."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck#person","name":"Mark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D.","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2024-06-01T00:35:17Z","updated":"2026-06-05T09:06:13Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/when-there-is-someone-who-is-better-looking-than-me-i-feel-inadequate","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/when-there-is-someone-who-is-better-looking-than-me-i-feel-inadequate#question","title":"Why do I feel inadequate?","summary":{"question":"A reader with a history of abuse describes feeling worthless when comparing their appearance with others and briefly superior when putting people down. They want to stop chasing perfection and develop purpose, self-acceptance and healthier relationships.","answer":"The response encourages noticing qualities beyond appearance and shifting from comparison toward appreciation and reciprocity. It recommends psychotherapy as a place to experience a less judgmental relationship, explore the effects of abuse and develop steadier self-worth, while acknowledging that these changes may take time."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz#person","name":"Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2024-06-01T00:35:17Z","updated":"2026-06-05T09:04:02Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/what-treatments-are-available-after-you-ve-tried-the-medicines-of-last-resort","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/what-treatments-are-available-after-you-ve-tried-the-medicines-of-last-resort#question","title":"What options remain after last-resort medications?","summary":{"question":"A reader has severe recurring depression, suicidal thoughts, job loss and difficulty paying for medication or psychiatric care. They worry that a treatment described as a last resort has failed and ask whether other options remain.","answer":"The response cannot assess the current medication but emphasizes that unsuccessful treatment does not establish that all options are exhausted. It describes further discussion with a psychiatrist about medication, psychotherapy and stimulation-based treatments, alongside seeking community mental health care and financial or medication assistance."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck#person","name":"Mark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D.","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2024-06-01T00:35:17Z","updated":"2026-06-05T09:00:16Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/what-should-i-do-with-my-19-year-old-daughters-anger-issue","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/what-should-i-do-with-my-19-year-old-daughters-anger-issue#question","title":"What should I do about my 19-year-old daughter’s anger issues?","summary":{"question":"A parent feels intimidated by a nineteen-year-old daughter's escalating shouting and angry outbursts after she left college and stopped working. They ask where to begin and worry that the behavior could lead to serious consequences.","answer":"The response focuses on household boundaries, adult responsibility and clear expectations for respectful behavior and contributions. It also mentions parent support groups and family psychotherapy; its more forceful suggestions about removal from the home are the author's opinion rather than an assessment of the daughter's mental health or local legal requirements."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz#person","name":"Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2024-06-01T00:35:17Z","updated":"2026-06-05T08:57:34Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/terrified-i-ll-do-something-sexually-inappropriate","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/terrified-i-ll-do-something-sexually-inappropriate#question","title":"What should I do if I’m terrified I’ll do something sexually inappropriate?","summary":{"question":"A sixteen-year-old with anxiety and depression fears she might touch someone inappropriately despite having no wish to do so. Shame and fear prevent her from describing these concerns to her doctor or psychologist.","answer":"The legacy response frames the concern through adolescent sexual development and offers reassurance about sexuality, although that interpretation does not fully reflect the reader's distinction between fear and desire. It encourages discussing the worries with supportive, reliable adults rather than keeping them secret, while acknowledging the additional strain of her existing mental health difficulties."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck#person","name":"Mark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D.","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2024-06-01T00:35:16Z","updated":"2026-06-05T08:55:37Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/sweet-but-aloof-boyfriend","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/sweet-but-aloof-boyfriend#question","title":"How should I handle a sweet but aloof boyfriend?","summary":{"question":"A woman feels impatient with her caring but laid-back boyfriend and sometimes directs stress or irritation toward him. She wonders whether differing temperaments, unspoken boundaries or menstrual changes contribute to the pattern.","answer":"The response focuses on how partners may interpret different coping styles as rejection or disrespect when expectations remain unspoken. It encourages learning each other's perspective, practicing clear assertiveness about activities and preferences, and considering communication resources or relationship counseling together."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers#person","name":"Ann Landers","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2024-06-01T00:35:16Z","updated":"2026-06-05T08:53:17Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/strange-sexual-fantasies","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/strange-sexual-fantasies#question","title":"Are strange sexual fantasies normal?","summary":{"question":"An eighteen-year-old woman is concerned about increasingly dominant sexual fantasies involving herself as the person harmed. She asks why these fantasies feel arousing and expresses worry about their meaning and influence on her relationships.","answer":"The response distinguishes fantasy from actual harm and raises concerns about whether her relationship choices could expose her to abuse. It suggests psychotherapy to explore her worries and possible influences, emphasizing that mutual consent and the absence of real harm are essential boundaries rather than treating a fantasy as proof of past trauma."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz#person","name":"Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2024-06-01T00:35:16Z","updated":"2026-06-05T08:52:35Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/stalking-learn-how-to-protect-yourself-regain-control","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/stalking-learn-how-to-protect-yourself-regain-control#question","title":"How can I protect myself from stalking and regain control?","summary":{"question":"A woman reports persistent unwanted visits and religiously focused harassment despite police intervention and an arrest. She feels frightened and asks how dangerous the situation may be and what can help her regain safety.","answer":"The response cannot determine the person's future behavior but treats repeated intrusions and ignored boundaries as a serious concern. It prioritizes the family's safety and continued work with police and courts, while suggesting contingency planning and distinguishing her responsibility for protection from the other person's need for assessment."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck#person","name":"Mark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D.","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2024-06-01T00:35:16Z","updated":"2026-06-05T08:50:58Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/spousal-abuse-and-borderline-personality-disorder","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/spousal-abuse-and-borderline-personality-disorder#question","title":"How does borderline personality disorder affect spousal abuse?","summary":{"question":"A man describes repeated physical and verbal abuse by his wife, an order of protection and a later decision to seek divorce. He feels guilty about the consequences for her and asks about abuse experienced by men.","answer":"The response acknowledges that abuse against men can be underreported and focuses on his account rather than treating uncertain statistics as a personal verdict. It views leaving the harmful situation as an understandable act of self-protection and stresses that emotional difficulties do not excuse abuse or make him responsible for enduring it."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers#person","name":"Ann Landers","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2024-06-01T00:35:16Z","updated":"2026-06-05T08:48:41Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/spitting-behavior","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/spitting-behavior#question","title":"What causes spitting behavior?","summary":{"question":"A parent describes a six-year-old's repeated spitting, fear of germs, sensations of wet clothing and insistence on locked doors. They ask whether these behaviors could be Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and which professional should assess him.","answer":"The response says anxiety or OCD is possible but cannot be confirmed from the letter, and recommends evaluation by a clinical psychologist who specializes in children. It suggests seeking a referral through the child's pediatrician or local professional services and raises the importance of maintaining safe access to the child's bedroom."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz#person","name":"Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2024-06-01T00:35:16Z","updated":"2026-06-05T08:47:20Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/solve-your-problems-quickly-4-ways-to-identify-fix-them","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/solve-your-problems-quickly-4-ways-to-identify-fix-them#question","title":"How can you solve and fix your problems quickly?","summary":{"question":"A reader asks how to monitor mental health without becoming excessively worried about possible disorders. They wonder whether symptoms are always obvious and when professional help or feedback from others becomes important.","answer":"The response encourages reasonable awareness rather than constant worry and describes changes in daily activities or experiences as possible reasons for concern. It notes that some problems can impair self-awareness, making feedback from people who care useful, and suggests professional evaluation when the reader or someone close to them notices a problem."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck#person","name":"Mark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D.","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2024-06-01T00:35:16Z","updated":"2026-06-05T08:45:34Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/smoking-fetish-looking-for-help","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/smoking-fetish-looking-for-help#question","title":"How can I get help for my smoking fetish?","summary":{"question":"A woman is comfortable with her husband's smoking fetish but feels unwanted when he uses fetish websites despite their active sex life. She asks how to manage the anger and rejection she experiences when discussing it has not changed the situation.","answer":"The response distinguishes consenting adult sexual interests from practices that harm health and emphasizes the risks of smoking and secondhand smoke. It validates the relationship concern and recommends marriage therapy to address their disagreement and its effect on intimacy, while urging her to consider ending smoking for her health."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz#person","name":"Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2024-06-01T00:35:16Z","updated":"2026-06-05T08:41:53Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/slobby-husband","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/slobby-husband#question","title":"How do I deal with a slobby husband?","summary":{"question":"A woman says her husband's poor hygiene and public habits have reduced her attraction to him despite loving his other qualities. She asks whether her concerns are reasonable and how to communicate the changes she needs.","answer":"The response treats her discomfort as a legitimate boundary and recommends a clear description of unacceptable habits and specific desired changes. It emphasizes separating the person's worth from their behavior, allowing room for nonessential compromise and considering what she would do if the changes she needs do not occur."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers#person","name":"Ann Landers","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2024-06-01T00:35:16Z","updated":"2026-06-05T08:39:13Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/should-i-stay-with-my-girlfriend-of-4-years","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/should-i-stay-with-my-girlfriend-of-4-years#question","title":"Should I stay with my girlfriend of 4 years?","summary":{"question":"A college student describes frequent arguments and accusations of jealousy during a four-year relationship. He feels they bring out the worst in each other and asks whether ending it is fair, especially because his girlfriend lives with his family.","answer":"The response says he is entitled to end a relationship when his feelings have changed and that remaining solely from obligation can harm both partners. It favors a direct face-to-face conversation where possible and acknowledges that his girlfriend's living arrangement makes the practical discussion about ending the relationship more complicated."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz#person","name":"Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2024-06-01T00:35:16Z","updated":"2026-06-05T08:37:55Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/should-i-stay-with-a-lying-husband","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/should-i-stay-with-a-lying-husband#question","title":"Should I stay with a lying husband?","summary":{"question":"After 35 years of marriage, a woman discovers that her husband concealed repeated meetings with an ex-girlfriend. She describes feeling hurt by his secrecy and asks how to get him to discuss its impact.","answer":"The response identifies honesty and mutual confidence as central to a healthy relationship but says the decision to stay or leave belongs to her. It recommends open discussion and marriage therapy to understand each partner's perspective and explore unresolved issues, while considering the emotional and practical investment in their long marriage."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz#person","name":"Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2024-06-01T00:35:16Z","updated":"2026-06-05T08:36:49Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/how-to-prevent-any-relapse-into-pornography","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/how-to-prevent-any-relapse-into-pornography#question","title":"How can I prevent relapse into pornography?","summary":{"question":"A 29-year-old in a satisfying relationship repeatedly returns to online pornography despite filters and a wish to stop. Thoughts of searching trigger marked physical anxiety and ongoing digestive discomfort.","answer":"The response discusses the recurring habit and asks whether secrecy, sexual concerns, or difficulty sharing fantasies with a partner may contribute. It suggests cognitive behavioral therapy to address thought patterns and behavior, with possible partner involvement if the reader feels able to communicate openly. The answer does not establish why the physical symptoms occur."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz#person","name":"Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2025-01-23T04:11:50Z","updated":"2026-06-05T08:31:10Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/it-seems-like-i-have-to-choose-between-my-husband-and-my-son","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/it-seems-like-i-have-to-choose-between-my-husband-and-my-son#question","title":"How do I handle having to choose between my husband and my son?","summary":{"question":"A parent feels pressured to choose between a husband and teenage son after physical conflict at home. Heavy drinking, three children, and financial worries complicate any decision about leaving.","answer":"The response recommends immediate counseling because domestic violence, substance use, and family conflict require support grounded in the reader’s actual circumstances. It discusses coordinated household boundaries only on the condition that the husband is not a danger to the reader or children, and recognizes that another person’s drinking cannot simply be controlled; it does not determine whether this marriage should continue."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers#person","name":"Ann Landers","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2025-02-23T06:37:27Z","updated":"2026-06-05T08:30:36Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/extreme-psychopathy-sociopathy","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/extreme-psychopathy-sociopathy#question","title":"Why do I hear voices and feel no emotion?","summary":{"question":"A reader describes emotional numbness, isolation, voices urging violence, harm to animals, and fear of losing control. They ask for help resisting dangerous urges.","answer":"The response interprets the reported experiences as potentially related to a serious psychiatric condition and emphasizes that treatment is available. It urges assessment by a psychiatrist or hospital emergency service because the described risk includes both self-harm and harm to others, while pointing to medication as something a treating professional may use."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz#person","name":"Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2025-07-15T18:37:22Z","updated":"2026-05-27T12:42:59Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/i-have-always-believed-someone-was-watching-me","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/i-have-always-believed-someone-was-watching-me#question","title":"What should I do if I always feel like someone is watching me?","summary":{"question":"A 19-year-old describes years of feeling watched or followed, internal conversations, and perceptions of people in shadows. Recent heart surgery and upcoming college plans add uncertainty about whether to tell someone.","answer":"The response urges prompt psychiatric assessment rather than keeping the experiences private. It raises psychosis-related conditions as possibilities, while acknowledging that the information is insufficient to know what is happening or whether surgery is related. Its central concern is obtaining professional evaluation early so symptoms and disruption can be addressed if treatment is appropriate."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck#person","name":"Mark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D.","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2024-06-01T00:35:12Z","updated":"2026-05-24T20:42:48Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/i-have-a-hard-time-making-friends-with-other-guys","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/i-have-a-hard-time-making-friends-with-other-guys#question","title":"Why do I have such a hard time making friends with other guys?","summary":{"question":"A man links difficulty making male friends to childhood exclusion and interests that differ from those common in his community. He also finds it difficult to move from friendship toward romantic relationships.","answer":"The response emphasizes accepting personal interests and finding groups where like-minded people meet repeatedly, such as music or cooking activities. It also discusses expressing romantic interest with tact and accepting the possibility of rejection rather than hoping friendship will automatically change. The original uses broad gender stereotypes, but its practical focus is on self-acceptance, shared interests, and making intentions known."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers#person","name":"Ann Landers","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2024-06-01T00:35:12Z","updated":"2026-05-24T20:41:09Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/i-have-a-crush-on-my-husbands-friend","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/i-have-a-crush-on-my-husbands-friend#question","title":"How do I handle having a crush on my husband’s friend?","summary":{"question":"A married person remains preoccupied with a crush on a man who has become the husband's friend. The marriage involves frequent conflict, and the husband's encouragement to disclose the crush adds confusion.","answer":"The response advises against confessing the crush and suggests that the intense attachment may involve imagined qualities rather than a well-developed relationship. It recommends using those longings to clarify unmet needs and communicate more explicitly within the marriage. A different couples therapist is suggested as another option, while acknowledging that the relationship may not work if mutually acceptable compromise remains impossible."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers#person","name":"Ann Landers","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2024-06-01T00:35:12Z","updated":"2026-05-24T20:39:44Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/i-feel-ugly","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/i-feel-ugly#question","title":"What should I do if I feel ugly?","summary":{"question":"A parent says their nearly seven-year-old daughter feels unattractive despite otherwise seeming happy. The child reports no triggering incident, and the parent asks how to help her feel better about herself.","answer":"The response recommends gathering context from teachers and observing whether the comments persist alongside changes in sleep, school attendance, or behavior. It raises peer interactions and media comparisons as possibilities rather than established explanations. If concern continues or broader changes appear, the answer suggests consulting the school and a child psychologist."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz#person","name":"Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2024-06-01T00:35:12Z","updated":"2026-05-24T20:39:07Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/i-feel-like-he-wont-ever-love-me-like-he-loves-her","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/i-feel-like-he-wont-ever-love-me-like-he-loves-her#question","title":"How can I stop feeling like he loves her more?","summary":{"question":"A graduate student compares herself obsessively with her boyfriend's first love after learning how painful that breakup was for him. Despite improved commitment, she worries she will never measure up and is unsure whether to leave.","answer":"The response questions whether love can be meaningfully ranked and suggests that repeated viewing of the ex's photographs intensifies painful comparison. It distinguishes the boyfriend's past from his current behavior and says only the reader can decide whether continuing emotional distance is acceptable. Psychotherapy is suggested to clarify self-understanding and relationship needs; the answer's speculation about commitment fears is not established by the letter."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz#person","name":"Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2024-06-01T00:35:12Z","updated":"2026-05-24T20:38:28Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/i-dont-really-care-about-anything-what-should-i-do","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/i-dont-really-care-about-anything-what-should-i-do#question","title":"Why do I feel like I don’t care about anything?","summary":{"question":"A 17-year-old describes low energy, frequent sleep, and a troubling sense that nothing matters. She wants to feel more motivated but finds it difficult to begin activities that might help.","answer":"The response considers physical illness, nutrition, family and school stress, substance use, and depression among possible contributors. It recommends a full medical checkup and explaining the same feelings to the doctor, followed by appropriate mental-health support. Parents may help with access to care, while a school psychologist or guidance counselor is offered as another starting point."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz#person","name":"Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2024-06-01T00:35:12Z","updated":"2026-05-24T20:37:28Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/i-dont-know-who-my-true-self-is","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/i-dont-know-who-my-true-self-is#question","title":"Why don’t I know who my true self is?","summary":{"question":"A 19-year-old worries that his identity changes to match fictional characters or the people around him. He relies heavily on appearance, fears relationships, and asks whether a more stable sense of self can develop.","answer":"The response explains identity as something that develops over time and considers how others' expectations and fear of rejection can obscure personal preferences. It encourages exploring interests, noticing one's own needs, practicing self-acceptance, and tolerating the uncertainty involved in more authentic relationships. Growth-oriented psychotherapy is suggested, with dissociation raised only as a possibility to explore rather than a conclusion."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck#person","name":"Mark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D.","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2024-06-01T00:35:12Z","updated":"2026-05-24T20:35:44Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/i-dont-care-for-anything-i-feel-as-though-im-wasting-my-life","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/i-dont-care-for-anything-i-feel-as-though-im-wasting-my-life#question","title":"Why do I feel like I’m wasting my life?","summary":{"question":"An 18-year-old college student has stopped attending classes and exercising after losing motivation. Friends and games provide temporary relief, but he feels directionless and worries he is wasting his life.","answer":"The response considers depression, anxiety, academic pressure, and other recent stressors as possible contributors to the change. It encourages looking at what has increased the burden, seeking support through the school's counseling service, and resuming physical activity and engagement with classes. The answer treats the loss of motivation as a reason to seek help rather than a fixed prediction about the student's future."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz#person","name":"Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2024-06-01T00:35:12Z","updated":"2026-05-24T20:34:28Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/i-become-very-hostile-towards-myself","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/i-become-very-hostile-towards-myself#question","title":"Why do I become so hostile toward myself?","summary":{"question":"An 18-year-old reports episodes of intense self-directed anger and self-injury but has hidden them out of shame. He asks whether the behavior warrants help or is something he has fabricated.","answer":"The response says the episodes merit professional help and recommends a medical evaluation because psychological, neurological, or medication-related causes cannot be distinguished from the letter. It also explores the burden of feeling compelled to appear strong and encourages psychotherapy to address shame and emotional distress. Asking for support is presented as an honest, courageous response rather than evidence of weakness."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck#person","name":"Mark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D.","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2024-06-01T00:35:12Z","updated":"2026-05-24T20:31:23Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/hypothyroid-23-year-old-girl","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/hypothyroid-23-year-old-girl#question","title":"How does hypothyroidism affect a 23-year-old girl?","summary":{"question":"A 23-year-old nursing student with hypothyroidism struggles with focus, memory, and confidence in coursework despite feeling capable elsewhere. She wonders whether she lacks ability and asks about help with concentration.","answer":"The response considers physical symptoms, depression, and anxiety as possible contributors rather than treating academic difficulty as evidence of low intelligence. It recommends discussing both school problems and physical and emotional symptoms with the treating physician, who can assess next steps. Cognitive behavioral therapy is mentioned, and the answer points to her clear communication and admission to nursing school as reasons not to equate these struggles with inability."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz#person","name":"Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2024-06-01T00:35:12Z","updated":"2026-05-24T20:28:51Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/husbands-weight-problem","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/husbands-weight-problem#question","title":"How can I help my husband with his weight problem?","summary":{"question":"A wife feels embarrassed by her husband's weight and recognizes that her reactions echo childhood prejudice in her family. Repeated attempts to change him have increased strain, and she asks how to address the marriage.","answer":"The response suggests couples therapy while cautioning that it cannot guarantee weight change, and notes that hopelessness or depression may contribute to his difficulties. It raises medical consultation as a possible source of support and asks whether other dissatisfaction lies beneath the focus on appearance. Individual therapy is also offered as a way to examine the reader's own reactions and family history."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz#person","name":"Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2024-06-01T00:35:12Z","updated":"2026-05-24T20:28:08Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/husbands-secretary-too-close","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/husbands-secretary-too-close#question","title":"Is my husband’s secretary too close to him?","summary":{"question":"A wife feels excluded by the amount of time her husband spends with his secretary, including lunches and after-hours events. She asks whether wanting protected time together is unreasonable.","answer":"The response regards her concerns about the husband's behavior as legitimate and emphasizes that marriage requires mutual attention and compromise. It encourages clearly explaining how the situation affects her, holding to those concerns if they are dismissed, and negotiating limits on time spent with the secretary. The answer says a concern affecting one partner also deserves attention within the relationship."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers#person","name":"Ann Landers","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2024-06-01T00:35:12Z","updated":"2026-05-24T20:26:37Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/husband-wants-a-divorce","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/husband-wants-a-divorce#question","title":"What should I do if my husband wants a divorce?","summary":{"question":"A wife feels devastated after her husband requests a divorce and refuses counseling or other attempts to repair the marriage. She asks how to respond as he removes his wedding ring and prepares to leave.","answer":"The response expresses sympathy and explains that rebuilding a marriage requires willingness from both partners; one person cannot sustain the relationship alone. It suggests that the departing spouse may have processed the loss before announcing it, leaving the other partner in shock. If that interpretation fits, the answer encourages grieving, considering life after divorce, and obtaining legal representation to protect the reader's interests."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers#person","name":"Ann Landers","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2024-06-01T00:35:12Z","updated":"2026-05-24T20:25:31Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/husband-jealous-of-my-friends-and-family","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/husband-jealous-of-my-friends-and-family#question","title":"Why does my husband get jealous of my friends and family?","summary":{"question":"A wife describes intermittent conflict when her husband says her contact with friends and relatives leaves him competing for attention. She values those relationships and feels confused despite spending substantial time together.","answer":"The response considers whether the husband feels excluded or ignored, while stating that the reasons cannot be known from the letter. It encourages a conversation about what he feels is missing and whether there are comfortable occasions to include him. The answer recognizes that spouses can have other friends and family relationships while also working on security and communication within the marriage."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz#person","name":"Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2024-06-01T00:35:12Z","updated":"2026-05-24T20:24:10Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/husband-and-daughter","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/husband-and-daughter#question","title":"Is my husband’s playfulness with our daughter inappropriate?","summary":{"question":"A parent is alarmed after their husband frightened their 19-year-old daughter by intruding on her privacy during previously normalized physical horseplay. They ask how to respond and whether to remove him from the home.","answer":"The response says the described behavior crosses family boundaries and calls for separate, private conversations with the husband and daughter to make clear it must not recur. It also raises discussion of the marital relationship, while admitting it cannot know the couple's circumstances. The answer does not provide a definitive assessment of the household or resolve whether separation is needed."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz#person","name":"Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2024-06-01T00:35:12Z","updated":"2026-05-24T20:22:11Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/how-to-show-appreciation-reap-the-rewards","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/how-to-show-appreciation-reap-the-rewards#question","title":"How can I show appreciation and reap the rewards?","summary":{"question":"A 20-year-old reports brief episodes in which their sense of self seems to fade and then return. They worry that the symptoms may be untreatable or disrupt their future.","answer":"The response emphasizes seeking a doctor's referral for psychological or psychiatric evaluation rather than drawing conclusions from the limited description. It lists trauma-related depersonalization, anxiety, and other mental-health conditions as possibilities, while explicitly acknowledging that more information is needed. The answer stresses that professional assessment can clarify appropriate treatment."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz#person","name":"Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2024-06-01T00:35:12Z","updated":"2026-05-24T20:20:13Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/how-do-i-keep-my-conduct-disordered-step-son-from-molesting-my-children","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/how-do-i-keep-my-conduct-disordered-step-son-from-molesting-my-children#question","title":"What should I do to stop my stepson from molesting my kids?","summary":{"question":"A parent describes serious harm to young children by an older stepsibling and disagreement with their spouse about keeping the children apart. They fear future contact, including during possible visitation, and ask about protection and legal options.","answer":"The response treats protecting the children as the central concern and describes separation or continuous supervision as the available protective arrangements discussed in the letter. It says questions about restraining orders and custody require a local family-law lawyer and emphasizes obtaining independent documentation of reported abuse. The answer also recognizes the stepson's need for care and the family's difficult practical, financial, and relationship circumstances."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck#person","name":"Mark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D.","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2024-06-01T00:35:12Z","updated":"2026-05-24T20:17:06Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/how-do-i-help-my-4-year-old-son-show-compasion","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/how-do-i-help-my-4-year-old-son-show-compasion#question","title":"How do I encourage compassion in my 4-year-old son?","summary":{"question":"A parent worries that their four-year-old son laughs when others are hurt and shows little compassion or remorse. They ask what this behavior means and how to respond.","answer":"The response frames the child's behavior in the context of early development rather than assigning a psychological label. It emphasizes patience, modeling kindness within the family, calmly explaining how actions affect others, and supervising interactions with other children. The answer favors consistent guidance over yelling or punishment and notes that children learn by observing the adults around them."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz#person","name":"Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2024-06-01T00:35:12Z","updated":"2026-05-24T20:16:40Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/how-do-i-forgive-and-forget-when-my-husband-abandoned-me","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/how-do-i-forgive-and-forget-when-my-husband-abandoned-me#question","title":"How can I forgive my husband for abandoning me?","summary":{"question":"A recently married person with periods of incapacitating illness feels hurt and unsafe after their husband left them without care. Although he has apologized, they struggle to forgive, fear another abandonment, and experience growing conflict.","answer":"The response connects continuing anger with fears of abandonment and lost confidence in the relationship. It suggests reflecting on whether the incident was an overwhelmed partner's temporary failure or part of unacceptable selfish behavior, and whether the marriage is freely chosen. If forgiveness is the reader's chosen course, the answer proposes considering the husband's perspective while also addressing the fear beneath the anger."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers#person","name":"Ann Landers","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2024-06-01T00:35:12Z","updated":"2026-05-24T20:16:17Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/is-my-sister-a-pathological-liar","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/is-my-sister-a-pathological-liar#question","title":"Could my sister be a pathological liar?","summary":{"question":"A reader reports a sister’s changing behavior after divorce and believes she is lying about family matters. They also question a disclosure of childhood abuse and worry about her relationship with her teenage daughter.","answer":"The response says the sister cannot be diagnosed from this account and cautions against family members taking sides or approaching her with judgment. It emphasizes that a late disclosure of abuse should not be dismissed solely because of age, and suggests genuine concern, honest discussion, and potentially family therapy to explore difficulties across the family."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz#person","name":"Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2024-06-01T00:35:13Z","updated":"2026-05-24T20:14:28Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/is-my-boyfriend-gay-or-does-he-just-have-sex-anxiety","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/is-my-boyfriend-gay-or-does-he-just-have-sex-anxiety#question","title":"Does my boyfriend have sex anxiety, or is he gay?","summary":{"question":"A reader’s boyfriend has withdrawn from sexual intimacy as their emotional relationship has deepened. His past relationships and visible anxiety leave the reader unsure whether the issue concerns orientation, intimacy, or something else.","answer":"The response offers speculative explanations involving discomfort with commitment and beliefs about intimacy, without establishing the boyfriend’s orientation or a diagnosis. It expresses the writer’s opinion that the reader should consider whether this relationship can meet their needs, explicitly acknowledging that the conclusions depend on a limited written account and are not a certain prediction."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz#person","name":"Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2024-06-01T00:35:13Z","updated":"2026-05-24T20:12:41Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/is-male-interest-in-pornography-normal","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/is-male-interest-in-pornography-normal#question","title":"Is male interest in pornography normal?","summary":{"question":"A reader is uncomfortable with a fiancé’s hidden pornography use and wonders whether the interest is normal or a warning about marriage. They describe the rest of the relationship as ordinary.","answer":"The response distinguishes a common behavior from a behavior that is acceptable within a particular relationship. It encourages a kind but direct discussion of feelings and expectations, including any conditions the reader needs before marriage, while recognizing that secrecy and unresolved disagreement can make feeling secure difficult."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers#person","name":"Ann Landers","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2024-06-01T00:35:13Z","updated":"2026-05-24T20:11:02Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/is-it-possible-to-stop-being-an-attention-seeker","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/is-it-possible-to-stop-being-an-attention-seeker#question","title":"How do I stop being such an attention seeker?","summary":{"question":"A reader asks whether someone can change behavior that draws attention through deception or self-injury. It is unclear whether they are asking about themselves or another person.","answer":"The response says established patterns can change, but doing so often requires motivation, time, and learning new ways to cope. It cautions against assuming that self-injury is intended to attract attention and explains that therapy may help build emotional and interpersonal skills; the limited information does not establish a diagnosis or whether the person will change without help."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck#person","name":"Mark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D.","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2024-06-01T00:35:13Z","updated":"2026-05-24T20:09:32Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/is-it-okay-to-be-a-masochist","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/is-it-okay-to-be-a-masochist#question","title":"Is it wrong to be a masochist?","summary":{"question":"A reader asks whether identifying as a masochist is wrong and wonders how their family might react. They state that they do not engage in acts that cause permanent physical damage.","answer":"The response distinguishes different uses of the term and focuses on whether behavior involves consenting adults, causes harm, or creates significant distress. It suggests an understanding therapist when behavior is damaging or connected with unresolved abuse, while acknowledging that the writer cannot predict this particular family’s reaction to disclosure."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers#person","name":"Ann Landers","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2024-06-01T00:35:13Z","updated":"2026-05-24T20:04:52Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/adult-son-interferes-with-our-relationship","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/adult-son-interferes-with-our-relationship#question","title":"Why does it feel like I’m competing with his son?","summary":{"question":"A woman feels overlooked after moving in with a partner who remains very close to his adult son. Frequent calls and their shared work routine make her feel excluded from the relationship.","answer":"The response distinguishes an enduring father-son bond from intrusive calls that disrupt the couple’s private time. It recommends a calm discussion about evening boundaries while accepting their closeness and avoiding resentment over ordinary morning contact."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz#person","name":"Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2024-06-01T00:35:09Z","updated":"2026-05-24T20:03:16Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/am-i-really-that-messed-up","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/am-i-really-that-messed-up#question","title":"I need support, where do I start?","summary":{"question":"A woman describes long-standing mood difficulties, anger, numbness, and increasing thoughts of suicide while feeling judged by people around her. Cost concerns have kept her from seeking care.","answer":"The response rejects stigmatizing labels and emphasizes getting professional help rather than relying on friends’ attempted diagnoses. It discusses possible routes to affordable counseling through insurance, clinics, public assistance, community organizations, and family support, without confirming a particular disorder."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz#person","name":"Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2024-06-01T00:35:09Z","updated":"2026-05-24T20:02:46Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/desperate-for-help-discover-solutions-with-jims-advice","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/desperate-for-help-discover-solutions-with-jims-advice#question","title":"What can I do when my suicidal son can’t stop abusing drugs?","summary":{"question":"A parent describes an adult son’s long history of substance use, repeated treatment episodes, and suicidal thoughts. The family fears for his survival and asks about intensive care they might be able to afford.","answer":"The response acknowledges the family’s distress and the difficulty of securing treatment for an adult who must participate in recovery. It discusses emergency help during an acute crisis and exploring public or charitable rehabilitation programs as possible avenues, while presenting eligibility and affordability as matters to investigate rather than guaranteed access."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz#person","name":"Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2024-06-01T00:35:10Z","updated":"2026-05-24T19:56:08Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/checking-out","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/checking-out#question","title":"What causes someone to mentally check-out?","summary":{"question":"A reader describes a family member mentally checking out during stressful situations and later having little memory of what occurred. The reader wants to identify suitable professional support.","answer":"The response suggests dissociation as a possible framework and distinguishes everyday spacing out from frequent, impairing episodes. It raises trauma as something a professional might explore without assuming it occurred, and recommends a psychologist or psychiatrist experienced in dissociation."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck#person","name":"Mark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D.","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2024-06-01T00:35:10Z","updated":"2026-05-24T19:55:04Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/how-can-i-overcome-my-debilitating-shyness-and-fear-of-life","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/how-can-i-overcome-my-debilitating-shyness-and-fear-of-life#question","title":"How can I overcome my debilitating shyness and fear of life?","summary":{"question":"A 21-year-old university student describes persistent shyness, loneliness, low self-esteem, and fear of everyday social situations. Self-help books have not relieved their difficulties, and they feel ashamed of struggling despite a comfortable life.","answer":"The response acknowledges the painful cycle of avoiding people while longing for connection and says a diagnosis cannot be made from the letter alone. It recommends cognitive behavioral therapy to examine anxious, automatic thoughts and gradually become more comfortable socially, with university counseling offered as a possible starting point."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz#person","name":"Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2024-06-01T00:35:11Z","updated":"2026-05-24T19:50:24Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/how-can-i-forgive-my-husband-to-save-our-marriage","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/how-can-i-forgive-my-husband-to-save-our-marriage#question","title":"How can I forgive my husband to save our marriage?","summary":{"question":"A separated reader wants to repair a marriage after repeated infidelity and years of conflict. A husband has stopped drinking and attended counseling, but anger and hurt remain difficult to release.","answer":"The response describes rebuilding confidence in the relationship as a gradual process that depends on both willingness to forgive and sustained changes in the husband’s behavior. It encourages clearly communicating acceptable limits, observing actions over time, and considering couples counseling and anger-management support rather than expecting forgiveness to happen immediately."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers#person","name":"Ann Landers","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2024-06-01T00:35:11Z","updated":"2026-05-24T19:48:31Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/how-can-i-cope-with-what-seems-unbearable-pain-of-loss-upon-death-of-my-husband","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/how-can-i-cope-with-what-seems-unbearable-pain-of-loss-upon-death-of-my-husband#question","title":"How can I cope with the unbearable loss of my husband?","summary":{"question":"A reader grieving a husband after more than 40 years together describes profound despair, loneliness, and thoughts of ending their life. They ask how to cope with a loss that feels impossible to bear.","answer":"The response describes acute grief as changing waves of intense pain and quieter periods, and explains that beginning to feel better does not mean loving the person less. It discusses counseling, peer support, companionship, and temporary distraction as possible sources of support while acknowledging that adjustment can take a long time and the pain cannot simply be removed."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck#person","name":"Mark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D.","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2024-06-01T00:35:11Z","updated":"2026-05-24T19:47:17Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/how-can-i-control-morbid-jealousy","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/how-can-i-control-morbid-jealousy#question","title":"How can I control morbid jealousy?","summary":{"question":"A reader describes around 30 years of intense jealousy that now threatens a long marriage. They ask for help bringing the pattern under control.","answer":"The response distinguishes ordinary jealousy from persistent suspicion, accusations, and attempts to restrict a partner’s life, while discussing insecurity as one possible contributor. It recommends individual psychotherapy and consideration of couples therapy, with psychiatric treatment if clinically indicated, and emphasizes that both spouses need room for friendships and activities of their own."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz#person","name":"Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2024-06-01T00:35:11Z","updated":"2026-05-24T19:46:00Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/i-ve-lost-interest-in-sex","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/i-ve-lost-interest-in-sex#question","title":"What should I do if I’ve lost interest in sex?","summary":{"question":"A person married for five years lost interest in sex about a year earlier, and medication has not helped. Their husband is understanding, but they worry about how long that patience will last.","answer":"The response acknowledges limited clinical knowledge of the cause and encourages reducing pressure around the change in desire. It suggests seeing a therapist together to explore the difficulty and finding other mutually comfortable ways to express affection. Shared time away from everyday demands is offered as one possible way to support closeness, without guaranteeing renewed interest."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers#person","name":"Ann Landers","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2024-06-01T00:35:12Z","updated":"2026-05-24T19:43:17Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/i-think-my-husband-hates-me","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/i-think-my-husband-hates-me#question","title":"What should I do if I think my husband hates me?","summary":{"question":"A parent describes repeated verbal cruelty and threats from a husband who drinks heavily, while hoping treatment might restore the marriage. They ask whether to begin therapy independently or wait for him to stop drinking.","answer":"The response argues that pleading alone cannot make a partner ready to address substance use and centers the harm to the reader and children. Drawing on the author's clinical experience, it presents separation as a possible route toward relief and a different family life. The answer strongly favors leaving but cannot predict this family's outcome or establish whether the husband will change."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz#person","name":"Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2024-06-01T00:35:12Z","updated":"2026-05-24T19:41:52Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/i-think-my-husband-has-sex-and-intimacy-issues","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/i-think-my-husband-has-sex-and-intimacy-issues#question","title":"Does my husband have sex and intimacy issues?","summary":{"question":"A person describes a supportive marriage outside the bedroom but persistent frustration with sexual communication and intimacy. Their husband becomes angry when concerns arise, and they ask how to improve the situation.","answer":"The response treats the problem as involving communication and closeness as well as sexual preferences. It suggests gentle discussion of mutual enjoyment, asking about anger without criticism, reading educational material together, and considering couples therapy. These strategies are presented without guarantees, and the answer's guesses about the husband's underlying fears are not established from the letter."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz#person","name":"Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2024-06-01T00:35:12Z","updated":"2026-05-24T19:40:04Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/i-refuse-how-to-overcome-your-inner-resistance-to-change","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/i-refuse-how-to-overcome-your-inner-resistance-to-change#question","title":"What meds can treat depression without weight gain?","summary":{"question":"A person believes they have a mood disorder but hesitates to seek treatment because they fear lithium-related weight gain. They ask for the name of an alternative medication before seeing a doctor.","answer":"The response recommends psychiatric assessment to clarify whether the difficulty is bipolar or another depressive condition before choosing treatment. It notes that alternatives exist but does not name a medication or establish which option would fit the reader. The central recommendation is to address the suspected mood problem with professional help rather than delaying evaluation because of anticipated side effects."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck#person","name":"Mark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D.","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2024-06-01T00:35:12Z","updated":"2026-05-24T19:36:22Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/i-never-feel-enough-affection-from-my-boyfriend-am-i-obsessing","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/i-never-feel-enough-affection-from-my-boyfriend-am-i-obsessing#question","title":"Am I obsessing over the lack of affection?","summary":{"question":"A person in a close relationship feels distressed by limited time with their boyfriend because both work two jobs. A painful previous breakup has heightened fears of losing him, even though they recognize his work demands.","answer":"The response considers past hurt and insecurity alongside the genuine strain of demanding schedules. It encourages developing confidence independent of the relationship and recognizing that partners may need different amounts of time together or alone. Clear, specific requests for affection and discussion of how to use available time are suggested instead of expecting the boyfriend to infer those needs."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers#person","name":"Ann Landers","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2024-06-01T00:35:12Z","updated":"2026-05-24T19:35:26Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/i-never-experience-happiness","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/i-never-experience-happiness#question","title":"What should I do if I can’t experience happiness?","summary":{"question":"A person describes a lifelong absence of happiness and worries that a neurological condition must explain it. They feel they are merely existing and want an answer that goes beyond outwardly appearing well.","answer":"The response says the reader can communicate emotional suffering directly to a doctor without needing a brain scan to prove it. It recommends a medical examination and psychiatric assessment, while acknowledging it cannot determine a diagnosis or the best treatment from the letter. Medication and psychotherapy are discussed as possible forms of support after evaluation, rather than continuing to hide the distress."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz#person","name":"Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2024-06-01T00:35:12Z","updated":"2026-05-24T19:33:20Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/i-like-men-and-women","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/i-like-men-and-women#question","title":"What does it mean if I’m attracted to men and women?","summary":{"question":"A 20-year-old male college student is attracted to both men and women and fears losing friends if he is gay. The uncertainty is affecting his grades and willingness to socialize.","answer":"The response explains that attraction to more than one gender can be bisexuality and does not make the reader unusual. It encourages learning about sexuality, choosing carefully when to share personal information, and seeking friendships with people who make an effort to understand. It also urges maintaining attention to school while the reader explores feelings and identity over time."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers#person","name":"Ann Landers","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2024-06-01T00:35:12Z","updated":"2026-05-24T19:28:40Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/i-have-to-imagine-im-a-sex-victim","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/i-have-to-imagine-im-a-sex-victim#question","title":"Why do I have to imagine I’m a sex victim?","summary":{"question":"A person in a loving relationship feels distressed by unwanted sexual fantasies involving victimization and finds intimacy difficult without them. They report no real-life history of sexual victimization and ask why this is happening.","answer":"The response distinguishes thoughts from real events and encourages reducing shame rather than treating the fantasies as proof of being a bad person. It recommends exploring mutually comfortable intimacy and seeking couples support from a therapist experienced in sexual concerns. The answer prioritizes the existing relationship and discussion of needs before considering major relationship changes."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers#person","name":"Ann Landers","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2024-06-01T00:35:12Z","updated":"2026-05-24T19:25:24Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/i-have-ptsd-and-i-feel-nothing","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/i-have-ptsd-and-i-feel-nothing#question","title":"Is it normal to feel nothing when you have Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)?","summary":{"question":"After discovering a partner's death by suicide, a person reports emotional numbness and impulsive behavior that feel unlike their earlier self. They ask whether these changes may follow trauma and whether feelings can return.","answer":"The response relates numbness and some behavioral changes to possible trauma reactions, while acknowledging it cannot predict the reader's individual recovery. It recommends psychotherapy with a trauma-experienced professional and mentions Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) as an option to explore. The answer frames treatment as a way to reduce the intensity of memories and reconnect with feelings, rather than erase the event."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck#person","name":"Mark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D.","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2024-06-01T00:35:12Z","updated":"2026-05-24T19:24:02Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/i-have-ocd-will-this-increase-my-childs-chance-of-developing-autism","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/i-have-ocd-will-this-increase-my-childs-chance-of-developing-autism#question","title":"Does my Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) increase the risk of my child developing autism?","summary":{"question":"A prospective parent with Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) asks whether their child could inherit OCD or face an increased chance of autism. They have encountered claims about a connection between autism and parental anxiety online.","answer":"The historical response discourages becoming absorbed in speculative internet claims and offers reassurance about support available to autistic children. It does not provide a numerical risk estimate or establish the proposed connection from the reader's information. Its discussion includes unsupported causal speculation and should be understood as an archived personal response rather than a current evidence-based assessment of autism or inherited risk."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz#person","name":"Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2024-06-01T00:35:12Z","updated":"2026-05-24T19:20:03Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/boyfriends-daughters-strange-behavior","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/boyfriends-daughters-strange-behavior#question","title":"Is my boyfriend’s daughter too attached?","summary":{"question":"A woman worries about her boyfriend’s ten-year-old daughter’s intense attachment after divorce. She feels excluded and asks how the family can develop a healthier balance.","answer":"The response interprets the child’s behavior in the context of separation from her mother and asks the adults to acknowledge their own relationship needs. It recommends clearer adult boundaries and considering couples or family therapy, rather than treating the child’s behavior alone as proof of a mental health disorder."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz#person","name":"Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2025-06-19T20:01:25Z","updated":"2026-05-24T16:04:34Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/breaking-up-with-bipolar","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/breaking-up-with-bipolar#question","title":"Why can’t I walk away from my ex?","summary":{"question":"A woman has ended an exhausting relationship but continued contact keeps drawing her back into discussion. She wants to end the pattern firmly while managing her own uncertainty.","answer":"The response emphasizes making and maintaining a personal decision rather than continuing debates about it. It recommends no further contact if ending the relationship is her choice, and distinguishes incompatibility with an individual from rejecting someone because of a bipolar diagnosis."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz#person","name":"Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2025-06-19T20:12:25Z","updated":"2026-05-24T16:04:10Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/can-a-marriage-survive-without-sex","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/can-a-marriage-survive-without-sex#question","title":"Can our marriage survive without sex?","summary":{"question":"A woman who has long feared and disliked sex has begun therapy and finally shared her feelings with her supportive husband. She asks whether his reassurance is sincere and whether their marriage can remain strong.","answer":"The response encourages continuing therapy while also seeking appropriate medical assessment for possible physical contributors. It sees the long partnership as a reason for hope and emphasizes affection and closeness beyond intercourse, while acknowledging that the author cannot know the husband’s feelings."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz#person","name":"Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2025-06-19T20:24:13Z","updated":"2026-05-24T16:03:38Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/can-a-psychologist-tell-his-patient-that-he-is-attracted-to-her","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/can-a-psychologist-tell-his-patient-that-he-is-attracted-to-her#question","title":"Can a psychologist tell his patient that he is attracted to her?","summary":{"question":"A reader asks whether a psychologist should disclose romantic attraction when a patient also feels attracted. The concern centers on maintaining the purpose and boundaries of therapy.","answer":"The response argues that the therapist should keep the focus on the patient’s emotional experience and should never act on attraction. It distinguishes exploring the patient’s feelings therapeutically from turning the relationship into a social or romantic one through the therapist’s own disclosure."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck#person","name":"Mark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D.","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2025-06-19T20:32:12Z","updated":"2026-05-24T16:02:39Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/can-mental-illness-cause-physical-pain","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/can-mental-illness-cause-physical-pain#question","title":"Can mental illness cause physical pain?","summary":{"question":"A reader asks whether mental health difficulties can accompany pain, numbness, brief altered responsiveness, and other concerning symptoms. The reader wonders whether a medical condition is more likely.","answer":"The response explains that psychological factors can accompany genuine physical symptoms, while warning against dismissing them as imagined. It emphasizes medical assessment and, where appropriate, specialist evaluation before assigning a psychological explanation, acknowledging that understanding of physical conditions changes over time."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz#person","name":"Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2025-06-19T20:44:51Z","updated":"2026-05-24T16:01:48Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/can-we-contact-my-mothers-doctor","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/can-we-contact-my-mothers-doctor#question","title":"Can I contact my mothers doctor?","summary":{"question":"A family is worried about a mother’s mood, eating, and behavior despite her composed public appearance. They ask whether to alert her doctor before a scheduled physical.","answer":"The response favors a respectful family conversation and inviting the mother to discuss concerns herself, with permission to accompany or contact the doctor where possible. It notes that a doctor may receive information while protecting patient confidentiality and cautions that pressuring her could damage cooperation and dignity."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck#person","name":"Mark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D.","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2025-06-19T20:58:32Z","updated":"2026-05-24T16:00:42Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/can-you-help-me-save-my-relationship","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/can-you-help-me-save-my-relationship#question","title":"Can you help me save my relationship?","summary":{"question":"A reader wants to repair a once-promising relationship now marked by frequent defensiveness and exhausting arguments. Love remains, but the reader feels misunderstood and increasingly hopeless.","answer":"The response is doubtful about the relationship’s prospects given the reported intensity and frequency of conflict. If the couple chooses to keep trying, it recommends relationship therapy focused on reducing escalation and accepting differences, rather than offering a promise that the relationship can be saved."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers#person","name":"Ann Landers","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2025-06-19T21:06:27Z","updated":"2026-05-24T16:00:03Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/change-of-heart-after-parents-death","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/change-of-heart-after-parents-death#question","title":"How do I manage feelings for my ex whilst grieving?","summary":{"question":"A young woman grieving her father’s sudden death feels renewed closeness to an ex while drifting from her current boyfriend. She wants to make a fair decision without confusing grief with lasting romantic feelings.","answer":"The response recommends postponing major relationship decisions while adjusting to the loss. It also asks her to consider unresolved problems with the ex and discuss current relationship concerns openly, rather than choosing chiefly to avoid hurting someone or because they helped during a crisis."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz#person","name":"Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2025-06-19T21:26:13Z","updated":"2026-05-24T15:59:35Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/coming-to-terms-with-my-own-pathetic-existence","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/coming-to-terms-with-my-own-pathetic-existence#question","title":"Can our love survive broken trust?","summary":{"question":"A young woman recovering from anorexia feels insecure after discovering her boyfriend’s romantic messages and concealed pornography use. Renewed food restriction and depression have intensified her worry that she is not enough.","answer":"The response emphasizes that her worth is independent of a partner’s behavior and discusses expectations and compromise within relationships. It encourages clinical support for depression, including considering therapy or medication rather than dismissing treatment, while its interpretation of the boyfriend’s intentions remains the author’s opinion."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers#person","name":"Ann Landers","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2025-06-19T21:48:40Z","updated":"2026-05-24T15:58:49Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/complicated-grief-has-left-me-feeling-numb","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/complicated-grief-has-left-me-feeling-numb#question","title":"Why has grief made me numb?","summary":{"question":"After several family deaths and another relative’s terminal illness, a reader feels emotionally numb despite continuing to help. The absence of tears or sadness feels confusing and potentially hurtful to others.","answer":"The response presents numbness as one possible grief reaction and suggests, without certainty, that emotional distancing may be protective after repeated losses. It emphasizes that grief does not follow one pattern and recommends grief counseling if the lack of felt emotion remains concerning."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck#person","name":"Mark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D.","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2025-06-19T22:03:38Z","updated":"2026-05-24T15:56:38Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/confusion-from-a-college-long-distance-relationship","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/confusion-from-a-college-long-distance-relationship#question","title":"Why am I questioning my long-distance relationship?","summary":{"question":"A college student repeatedly returns to a high-school relationship but feels lonely and uncertain during separation. She wants both the familiar connection and opportunities to discover herself.","answer":"The response interprets the conflict as part of the transition to college and separation from an earlier stage of life. The author suggests allowing space to explore new experiences and grieve the old relationship, while presenting that reading as an opinion rather than a universal rule for long-distance couples."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz#person","name":"Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2025-06-20T09:22:05Z","updated":"2026-05-24T15:54:20Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/constant-counting-disorder","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/constant-counting-disorder#question","title":"Is my wife's counting a sign of a disorder?","summary":{"question":"A husband describes his wife’s near-constant counting, accompanied by headaches and depressed mood. He asks what might explain behavior that is increasingly affecting her daily life.","answer":"The response raises anxiety, Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and neurological causes as possibilities but states that an interview, history, and examination are needed. It recommends medical or psychiatric evaluation, particularly because of the headaches, and describes therapy and medication as options if OCD is subsequently diagnosed."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck#person","name":"Mark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D.","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2025-06-20T09:46:02Z","updated":"2026-05-24T15:53:52Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/controlling-disabled-husband","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/controlling-disabled-husband#question","title":"Should I leave my depressed, controlling husband?","summary":{"question":"A woman feels diminished and isolated by her husband’s controlling behavior after a disabling injury and depression. With financial strain and limited transportation, she wonders whether work and space elsewhere could help.","answer":"The response validates her competence and identifies control and isolation as serious relationship problems, while treating its account of his motives as speculative. It encourages support from others, affordable counseling, attention to safety, and considering the job opportunity if it fits her wishes and childcare needs."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers#person","name":"Ann Landers","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2025-06-20T10:10:21Z","updated":"2026-05-24T15:53:07Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/cowardly-stepdad","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/cowardly-stepdad#question","title":"How do I manage my anger towards my step-dad?","summary":{"question":"A young adult feels angry about a stepfather’s secrecy after leaving the family and starting another relationship. An offer to fund college makes expressing those feelings seem financially risky.","answer":"The response acknowledges the strain of being drawn into the parents’ relationship and suggests retaining the freedom to speak honestly. It recommends a contingency plan for college funding and ways to process anger through supportive conversation and physical activity rather than allowing money to dictate emotional silence."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers#person","name":"Ann Landers","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2025-06-20T10:22:22Z","updated":"2026-05-24T15:51:34Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/craving-attention","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/craving-attention#question","title":"How do I stop needing so much attention?","summary":{"question":"A woman recognizes a persistent need for attention that leads to arguments, repeated messages, and harmful coping. Insight alone has not helped her stop damaging important relationships.","answer":"The response distinguishes understanding a pattern from changing an emotionally driven habit. It recommends ongoing behavioral or cognitive behavioral psychotherapy to identify triggers, recognize the sequence before acting, and practice healthier alternatives with consistent support and accountability."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck#person","name":"Mark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D.","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2025-06-20T14:11:10Z","updated":"2026-05-24T15:49:10Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/crazy-mother-in-law-ruining-our-mental-health-and-relationship","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/crazy-mother-in-law-ruining-our-mental-health-and-relationship#question","title":"Can our relationship survive his toxic mother?","summary":{"question":"A woman is exhausted by her boyfriend’s mother’s controlling behavior and his difficulty setting limits. Family crises, financial entanglement, and being deprioritized during recovery have led her to question the relationship’s future.","answer":"The response strongly recommends leaving, based on the author’s view that the repeated pattern is unlikely to change. It validates her anger and emphasizes that a couple’s relationship needs boundaries against family interference, without promising that she can repair the situation through additional support."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz#person","name":"Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2025-06-20T15:07:35Z","updated":"2026-05-24T15:47:11Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/dating-mental-health-overcome-the-stigma-find-love","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/dating-mental-health-overcome-the-stigma-find-love#question","title":"Can I find love when I am afraid of being judged?","summary":{"question":"A fine-art student living with a mental health condition fears rejection when discussing benefits and personal circumstances on dates. The student wants connection but feels ashamed and unsure how to introduce himself.","answer":"The response acknowledges stigma while emphasizing that people with mental health conditions can form lasting relationships. It encourages describing the reader’s studies, efforts, and fuller identity with pride rather than reducing himself to benefits or diagnosis; its comments about benefit eligibility are not established for this individual."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz#person","name":"Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2025-06-20T19:52:11Z","updated":"2026-05-24T15:44:59Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/de-realization-overcome-fear-find-clarity-in-life","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/de-realization-overcome-fear-find-clarity-in-life#question","title":"How do you save a loved one who refuses to be helped?","summary":{"question":"A reader describes a brother’s escalating substance use and suicidal threats, alongside the family’s exhaustion and uncertainty about obtaining help. They ask how relatives can respond when someone refuses treatment.","answer":"The response recognizes the pain addiction and mental illness can cause throughout a family, while discussing the tension between treatment and an adult’s individual rights. It emphasizes rehabilitation, family psychotherapy, and clearer boundaries around ongoing support, presenting these as difficult decisions that require help rather than a simple solution."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz#person","name":"Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2025-06-23T19:10:08Z","updated":"2026-05-24T15:42:59Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/death-of-both-parents","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/death-of-both-parents#question","title":"How do I cope after losing both parents and battling Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)?","summary":{"question":"A reader lost both parents within two years and describes traumatic caregiving memories, a Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) diagnosis, and persistent suicidal thoughts. They ask for help with grief that feels overwhelming.","answer":"The response treats the combination of traumatic bereavement and suicidal thoughts as a reason to seek professional psychological and psychiatric care, including safety monitoring. It describes how carefully paced trauma treatment may reduce the impact of intrusive memories, while emphasizing that renewed connection and meaning can become possible even though the losses cannot be undone."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck#person","name":"Mark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D.","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2025-06-23T20:08:28Z","updated":"2026-05-24T15:42:22Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/delusional-jealousy","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/delusional-jealousy#question","title":"What should I do about my boyfriend’s delusional jealousy?","summary":{"question":"A reader describes a boyfriend’s increasingly irrational accusations of infidelity, an assault, and threats of self-harm. They feel frightened and exhausted and want to understand the behavior.","answer":"The response emphasizes that the reported violence is a serious warning sign and that repeatedly denying the accusations may not resolve the boyfriend’s fixed suspicions. It places the reader’s safety ahead of trying to persuade him and advises leaving the relationship, while discussing the danger already demonstrated by his behavior."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz#person","name":"Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2025-06-23T20:17:05Z","updated":"2026-05-24T15:39:52Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/delusions-and-false-memories","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/delusions-and-false-memories#question","title":"How do you know if a memory is real or a delusion?","summary":{"question":"A reader with past methamphetamine use and ongoing paranoia describes a troubling memory that changes when recalled. They ask whether a strongly held delusion can feel like a real memory.","answer":"The response says a fixed false belief can be experienced as a memory, while explicitly acknowledging that an accurate psychiatric diagnosis cannot be made online. It discusses several possible explanations rather than a confirmed diagnosis and recommends psychiatric assessment alongside psychotherapy to better understand and manage the ongoing symptoms."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz#person","name":"Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2025-06-23T20:28:23Z","updated":"2026-05-24T15:38:22Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/dependent-husband","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/dependent-husband#question","title":"How can I encourage my husband to take more responsibility?","summary":{"question":"A reader wants to share household decisions and finances with a husband who struggles with responsibility and receives treatment for panic disorder. Encouragement often feels controlling to him, and further couples therapy is currently unaffordable.","answer":"The response frames dependency as a relationship pattern that both partners can address, rather than assuming it is solely one person’s problem. It suggests mutually agreeing on responsibilities and calmly allowing each partner to handle their own tasks, while avoiding repeated reminders and taking over that may reinforce the existing cycle."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck#person","name":"Mark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D.","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2025-06-23T20:35:00Z","updated":"2026-05-24T15:35:40Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/depressed-anxious-and-dead-inside-please-help","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/depressed-anxious-and-dead-inside-please-help#question","title":"Feeling depressed and isolated. How do I move forward?","summary":{"question":"A young woman describes being housebound, emotionally numb, and isolated despite months of therapy. She wants to build a more meaningful life after experiences of abuse but does not know where to begin.","answer":"The response suggests considering therapy with a practical behavioral component, such as Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) or Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), together with support that helps the reader gradually leave home and reconnect with people. It notes that medication might also be considered, but that the decision belongs to the reader and their treating professionals rather than being determined from the letter alone."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz#person","name":"Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2025-06-23T20:40:12Z","updated":"2026-05-24T15:34:03Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/dissociative-events","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/dissociative-events#question","title":"What is happening when I dissociate?","summary":{"question":"A reader describes increasingly frequent periods of lost time during which they apparently work, talk, and drive normally. They ask how familiar activities can continue without a memory of them afterward.","answer":"The response distinguishes memory for personal events from learned procedural skills, explaining how familiar tasks may continue even when awareness or later recall is disrupted. Because the episodes are becoming more frequent, it recommends assessment by a neurologist or psychiatrist who can investigate neurological, medication-related, and psychological explanations rather than assuming one cause."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz#person","name":"Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2025-06-23T21:09:20Z","updated":"2026-05-24T15:32:38Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/does-my-boyfriend-have-feelings-for-his-ex-wife","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/does-my-boyfriend-have-feelings-for-his-ex-wife#question","title":"Does my boyfriend have feelings for his ex wife?","summary":{"question":"A reader worries that a boyfriend’s retained holiday photographs and contact with an ex-wife mean he still wants the previous relationship. They are planning a home and family together but fear being hurt again.","answer":"The response notes that keeping photographs does not establish ongoing romantic intent and that separation can leave feelings or memories without a wish to reunite. It encourages asking directly about the photographs, considering the boyfriend’s stated commitment, and using personal judgment while accepting that intimate relationships cannot offer absolute guarantees."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz#person","name":"Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2025-06-24T15:07:45Z","updated":"2026-05-24T15:30:05Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/dominating-mother","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/dominating-mother#question","title":"How do I break free from my dominating mother?","summary":{"question":"A 38-year-old reader describes feeling controlled by a healthy elderly mother who shares a small apartment with them. They want to pursue relationships and personal goals without being overwhelmed by guilt.","answer":"The response affirms the reader’s right to an independent adult life and distinguishes caring for a parent from surrendering personal choices. It discusses changing living arrangements and pursuing psychotherapy if separation feels impossible, emphasizing that the reader’s goals and relationships deserve space alongside family obligations."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz#person","name":"Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2025-06-24T15:22:11Z","updated":"2026-05-24T15:27:31Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/drinking-and-blacking-out","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/drinking-and-blacking-out#question","title":"Why do I black out after just a few drinks?","summary":{"question":"A reader describes increasingly serious alcohol-related blackouts and destructive behavior, despite not identifying as having a drinking problem. They ask whether the episodes have a physical or psychological cause and how to prevent them.","answer":"The response interprets the blackouts and harmful consequences as warning signs of a serious alcohol problem and challenges the idea that functioning normally between episodes rules one out. It emphasizes professional substance-use support and warns that abruptly stopping alcohol can be dangerous when physical dependence is present, while discussing peer support and therapy as parts of recovery."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck#person","name":"Mark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D.","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2025-06-24T15:41:24Z","updated":"2026-05-24T15:23:58Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/does-my-husband-love-his-daughter-more-than-me-his-wife","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/does-my-husband-love-his-daughter-more-than-me-his-wife#question","title":"Am I competing with my stepdaughter?","summary":{"question":"A reader feels neglected because a husband devotes much of his time to a teenage daughter’s sports activities. They want more couple time and a healthier balance within their blended family.","answer":"The response frames the problem as a family boundary issue rather than a competition over whom the husband loves more. It suggests family or couples therapy, jointly agreed limits, and protected time for the marriage, while noting that changing familiar expectations may initially meet resistance."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers#person","name":"Ann Landers","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2025-06-24T15:54:39Z","updated":"2026-05-24T15:21:02Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/false-memories","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/false-memories#question","title":"Could I have done something horrible without remembering?","summary":{"question":"A reader with Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) fears that a vivid mental image proves they harmed someone and forgot it. They ask how to distinguish a real event from doubt-driven thoughts or a possible dissociative memory gap.","answer":"The response explains how obsessive doubt and anxiety can generate convincing scenarios and undermine confidence in memory, without making those scenarios evidence of an event. It notes that some dissociative states involve amnesia but does not treat the feared event as established, and encourages psychotherapy focused on OCD and anxiety."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz#person","name":"Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2025-07-15T18:37:04Z","updated":"2026-05-24T15:17:46Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/everyone-says-he-is-depressed-is-he-or-does-he-really-want-a-divorce","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/everyone-says-he-is-depressed-is-he-or-does-he-really-want-a-divorce#question","title":"Why does he want to divorce me?","summary":{"question":"A reader is shocked after a husband suddenly leaves a long marriage and refuses counseling despite saying he still loves them. They wonder whether depression explains his decision and whether the marriage can be saved.","answer":"The response notes that wanting a divorce does not establish depression and that his motives cannot be determined without meaningful communication. It cautions against relying on speculation or hopes of reversal, while emphasizing support for the children and advice that protects the family’s interests as the separation proceeds."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz#person","name":"Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2025-07-15T18:37:35Z","updated":"2026-05-24T15:15:18Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/engaged-to-be-married-but-fighting-the-wedding-date-has-been-canceled","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/engaged-to-be-married-but-fighting-the-wedding-date-has-been-canceled#question","title":"How do we fix our relationship?","summary":{"question":"An engaged couple has postponed their wedding because frequent arguments leave both partners feeling unwanted. A reader describes tension between emotional connection and sexual expectations and asks what they can do next.","answer":"The response describes a cycle in which mutual hurt reduces closeness and increases further conflict, emphasizing that both partners contribute to the relationship pattern. It encourages concrete communication about needs, recognition of efforts to repair, and couples counseling, while questioning whether the relationship can improve if one partner insists that all change must come from the other."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers#person","name":"Ann Landers","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2025-07-15T18:37:50Z","updated":"2026-05-24T15:08:13Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/elderly-histrionic-mother","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/elderly-histrionic-mother#question","title":"How can I better support my histrionic mother?","summary":{"question":"An adult child is helping elderly parents while a father has terminal cancer and worries about a mother’s future care and vulnerability. They ask how to bridge difficult personality differences and plan a safer living situation.","answer":"The response advises focusing on the mother’s broader care, finances, safety, and housing needs rather than treating personality traits as the whole problem. It suggests involving an eldercare planning professional and both parents in family decisions, while recognizing that an adult parent retains choices and that a retirement community alone cannot eliminate every risk."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck#person","name":"Mark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D.","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2025-07-15T18:38:07Z","updated":"2026-05-24T15:01:56Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/eating-disorder-or-overreacting","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/eating-disorder-or-overreacting#question","title":"Do I have an eating disorder?","summary":{"question":"A young adult whose depression has improved in treatment describes recent restriction, purging, and guilt about eating. They worry that seeking specialist eating-disorder support may be dismissed because little weight has changed.","answer":"The response takes the eating behaviors seriously and supports obtaining additional help before the pattern worsens, rather than using weight change or duration as reasons to wait. It discusses coordinated support from a therapist, an eating-disorder-experienced nutrition professional, and the prescribing psychiatrist, with attention to automatic thoughts and the reader’s existing treatment."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz#person","name":"Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2025-07-15T18:38:21Z","updated":"2026-05-24T15:00:45Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/fear-of-choking","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/fear-of-choking#question","title":"Is there a way to stop my choking anxiety?","summary":{"question":"A reader with longstanding anxiety describes a fear of choking that has progressively restricted eating to liquids. They distrust mental health professionals but want treatment that can help the fear stop dominating daily life.","answer":"The response affirms that a person is more than a diagnosis and describes how avoidance can allow anxiety to spread into more activities. It suggests structured Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focused on thoughts and behavior, including reducing avoidance, and encourages finding a therapist even when beginning that relationship feels difficult."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz#person","name":"Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2025-07-15T18:58:46Z","updated":"2026-05-24T14:32:06Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/feeling-fragile","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/feeling-fragile#question","title":"Why am I so fragile?","summary":{"question":"A reader feels close to tears after even mildly rude or condescending comments and is finding work increasingly difficult. They ask where the sensitivity might come from and how to regain balance.","answer":"The response offers several possible contributors, including mood, temperament, past relationships, and coping skills, rather than identifying a single explanation. It suggests a medical consultation to explore contributing factors, along with assertiveness training, stress-management skills, and everyday self-care that may support emotional steadiness."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck#person","name":"Mark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D.","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2025-07-15T20:17:32Z","updated":"2026-05-24T14:29:50Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/frequently-snapping-over-little-things","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/frequently-snapping-over-little-things#question","title":"Why do I snap over little things?","summary":{"question":"A reader repeatedly snaps at a spouse and coworkers over small frustrations and regrets the resulting arguments. They recognize patterns learned from parents and want to create a calmer home for their child.","answer":"The response describes how conflict modeled in childhood can become a learned way of expressing needs, while suggesting that frustration and feelings of helplessness may sustain the pattern. It recommends psychotherapy, particularly Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), to develop different responses and explore possible accompanying depression rather than relying only on telling oneself to stay calm."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz#person","name":"Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2025-07-15T20:22:18Z","updated":"2026-05-24T14:28:35Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/5-year-old-behavior-is-it-adhd-or-bipolar-or-both","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/5-year-old-behavior-is-it-adhd-or-bipolar-or-both#question","title":"Is my 5 year old showing signs of Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or Bipolar Disorder?","summary":{"question":"A parent asks whether a five-year-old’s intermittent disruptive behavior at school could indicate Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or bipolar disorder. Testing is planned, but stretches of calmer behavior have left the parent uncertain.","answer":"The response supports professional assessment and explicitly notes that a diagnosis cannot be determined over the internet. It also discusses calm, concrete boundaries and possible stresses at home or school, including bullying or overwhelming demands, without establishing that any of these explanations applies to this child."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz#person","name":"Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2025-05-17T21:51:38Z","updated":"2026-05-18T14:55:12Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/what-is-your-theoretical-perspective","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/what-is-your-theoretical-perspective#question","title":"What is your theoretical perspective?","summary":{"question":"A graduate psychology student asks Dr. Dombeck which theoretical perspective informs his work. They appreciate the site's breadth and want to understand the orientation underlying its explanations.","answer":"The response introduces several broad psychological schools and identifies the writer as a social cognitive behaviorist influenced by his training. He describes valuing insights from other traditions while interpreting them through a coherent behavioral framework, rather than adopting techniques without considering their underlying theories."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck#person","name":"Mark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D.","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2024-06-01T00:35:17Z","updated":"2026-05-04T17:39:03Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/resentment-controlling-wife-passive-agressive-husband","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/resentment-controlling-wife-passive-agressive-husband#question","title":"How do I deal with my passive-aggressive husband?","summary":{"question":"A woman describes a longstanding marital standoff involving money, silent treatment, resentment, and different wishes about children. Her husband refuses counseling, and she wants to know whether anything besides divorce might help.","answer":"The answer identifies communication, honesty, and shared willingness to work on problems as central issues, without knowing whether the marriage can be saved. It encourages discussing a wish to preserve the relationship without blame and exploring the situation in her own therapy, emphasizing that negotiation needs participation from both partners."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz#person","name":"Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2024-06-01T00:35:15Z","updated":"2025-11-26T21:43:44Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/am-i-crazy-answers-to-dispel-your-doubts","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/am-i-crazy-answers-to-dispel-your-doubts#question","title":"Could my mental health get worse if I don’t get help?","summary":{"question":"A teenager feels persistently irritable and sometimes depressed, but a parent dismisses the request for therapy as attitude. The teenager asks how to obtain support and communicate the concern.","answer":"The response encourages explaining the reasons for wanting therapy and repeating the request so the parent understands it is serious. It also identifies school psychology services and community mental health centers as possible sources of help if the parent remains resistant."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers#person","name":"Ann Landers","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2025-06-10T15:52:58Z","updated":"2025-09-26T18:56:26Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/does-a-therapist-have-to-report-me-as-suicidal-if-i-tell-her-i-self-injure","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/does-a-therapist-have-to-report-me-as-suicidal-if-i-tell-her-i-self-injure#question","title":"Does a therapist have to report self-injury as suicidal?","summary":{"question":"A reader with a history of self-injury wants therapy but fears that disclosure could lead to hospitalization despite no current suicidal plans. They ask how therapists distinguish self-injury from suicide risk and explain confidentiality.","answer":"The response describes confidentiality and safety decisions as nuanced, with obligations varying by U.S. jurisdiction and the therapist’s assessment of risk. It encourages discussing reporting policies and informed consent directly with a prospective therapist, and exploring clinicians experienced in Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) and self-injury rather than assuming that disclosure always leads to the same outcome."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck#person","name":"Mark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D.","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2025-03-14T11:46:18Z","updated":"2025-09-09T18:59:59Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/i-cannot-continue-to-live-without-affection","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/i-cannot-continue-to-live-without-affection#question","title":"What should I do if I can’t continue without affection?","summary":{"question":"A person in a long marriage describes persistent lack of affection alongside a history of verbal mistreatment. Although the husband has recently become less angry, they remain unsure whether meaningful change is possible or whether to leave.","answer":"The response asks the reader to distinguish preferences from essential relationship needs that cannot be compromised without losing a sense of well-being. It suggests explicitly requesting concrete expressions of affection and observing whether the husband is willing to respond consistently. If both partners remain unable to compromise on essential needs, the answer describes leaving as a reasonable option and recommends a book on relationship ambivalence."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers#person","name":"Ann Landers","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2025-03-09T12:12:05Z","updated":"2025-09-09T18:59:29Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/living-in-fear-of-the-next-outburst","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/living-in-fear-of-the-next-outburst#question","title":"How do I stop living in fear of the next outburst?","summary":{"question":"A reader fears a husband’s controlling behavior and angry outbursts may become physical violence. He refuses counseling, and they ask whether leaving is necessary even though parts of the marriage feel good.","answer":"The response describes fear, intimidation, and rigid control as abusive even without physical assault and gives the writer’s opinion that leaving is probably appropriate. It recognizes that only the reader can decide and discusses possible efforts to preserve the relationship solely where asserting needs can be done safely and the husband is willing to engage."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers#person","name":"Ann Landers","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2025-03-09T11:48:19Z","updated":"2025-09-09T18:59:12Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/holding-throat","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/holding-throat#question","title":"Is holding a partner's throat during sex about control?","summary":{"question":"A reader wonders whether a partner placing a hand around their neck during intimacy indicates a need for control. They have tolerated the behavior but are uncertain about their own comfort and boundaries.","answer":"The response says the partner’s motives cannot be determined from the letter and places the reader’s discomfort ahead of generalized claims about what people supposedly enjoy. It distinguishes tolerating a practice from wanting it and affirms that the reader can refuse behavior that feels uncomfortable and communicate personal limits."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz#person","name":"Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2025-02-24T08:08:11Z","updated":"2025-09-09T18:58:37Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/my-girlfriends-family-is-ruining-our-relationship","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/my-girlfriends-family-is-ruining-our-relationship#question","title":"What should I do if my girlfriend’s family is destroying our relationship?","summary":{"question":"A reader feels a girlfriend’s family relies on her excessively and interferes in their relationship. They see her becoming distressed at home but defensive when they raise concerns.","answer":"The response suggests guilt and longstanding family patterns may contribute, explicitly treating its explanation of her past as a guess. It emphasizes that the reader cannot make her change, proposes couples counseling and honest boundaries about what they can accept, and acknowledges that leaving may become necessary if nothing changes."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz#person","name":"Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2025-02-22T11:06:10Z","updated":"2025-09-09T18:57:48Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/best-way-to-deal-with-verbal-abuse","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/best-way-to-deal-with-verbal-abuse#question","title":"How do I stand up to my husbands verbal abuse?","summary":{"question":"A married woman describes years of belittling and verbal abuse that are affecting her mood and family life. She asks how to obtain respect without escalating repeated arguments.","answer":"The response validates the harmful impact of verbal abuse and discusses assertiveness as an alternative to silence or retaliatory anger. It proposes describing hurt with direct statements and seeking individual or marital counseling as the author’s suggestions, without promising that communication will change her husband."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers#person","name":"Ann Landers","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2025-02-22T09:44:56Z","updated":"2025-09-09T18:57:02Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/i-have-everything-i-ever-wanted-why-am-i-so-miserable","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/i-have-everything-i-ever-wanted-why-am-i-so-miserable#question","title":"I got everything I wanted. Why do I still feel miserable?","summary":{"question":"An adult with family, career, and social support feels persistently unhappy and disengaged. They describe always solving other people's problems at the expense of personal goals and difficulty asserting their needs.","answer":"The response considers depression and a period of life reassessment, while recommending a medical examination to investigate physical contributors and changes in taste. If health concerns are ruled out, it discusses exercise with medical approval, meditation, nutrition, and psychotherapy as possible supports. Cognitive behavioral therapy is highlighted, along with finding an experienced therapist the reader feels comfortable talking with."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz#person","name":"Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2025-02-20T09:16:23Z","updated":"2025-09-09T18:56:17Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/what-are-some-coping-skills-for-paranoia","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/what-are-some-coping-skills-for-paranoia#question","title":"What are some effective coping skills for dealing with paranoia?","summary":{"question":"A reader in therapy for paranoia worries that neighbors are deliberately sending smoke into their home, while part of them doubts that interpretation. Panic and reactive comments are increasing, and they ask for coping strategies.","answer":"The response emphasizes checking perceptions with a reliable therapist or other supportive person and considering alternative explanations before responding. It encourages avoiding retaliation, conserving energy around minor perceived slights and continuing professional care, while noting that additional psychiatric assessment may be useful depending on the underlying cause."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck#person","name":"Mark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D.","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2025-01-23T04:28:49Z","updated":"2025-09-09T18:55:35Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/should-i-ask-for-closure-4-months-after-a-break-up","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/should-i-ask-for-closure-4-months-after-a-break-up#question","title":"Is it okay to ask for closure months after a breakup?","summary":{"question":"A woman continues to miss a former partner months after their breakup over his parents’ opposition and religious differences. She wonders whether asking him for closure would help her move on or undermine her dignity.","answer":"The answer describes the lingering attachment as grief and warns that making closure dependent on his response may keep her stuck. It allows that she can contact him if she feels she needs to, but mainly encourages reclaiming her choices, recognizing the unresolved family conflict, and gradually opening to new possibilities."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers#person","name":"Ann Landers","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2025-01-23T04:20:17Z","updated":"2025-09-09T18:53:50Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/my-fianc-e-left-me-because-of-my-past-porn-use","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/my-fianc-e-left-me-because-of-my-past-porn-use#question","title":"Why did my fiancée leave me over past porn use?","summary":{"question":"A reader is grieving after a fiancée left because she discovered a lie about past pornography use. They feel ashamed and want to understand their behavior and how to live with the loss.","answer":"The response encourages time to grieve and reflection on secrecy, shame, and differences in partners’ expectations. It distinguishes changes the reader can choose from the fiancée’s decision, which they cannot control, and suggests professional help if pornography use becomes compulsive or disrupts important relationships."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck#person","name":"Mark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D.","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2024-06-01T00:35:14Z","updated":"2025-09-09T18:52:08Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/sadistic-sexual-fantasies-erotica","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/sadistic-sexual-fantasies-erotica#question","title":"Is it a concern that I get aroused by fictional sadistic fantasies?","summary":{"question":"A young adult man feels ashamed and anxious about past interest in fictional erotic material with coercive themes, while reporting no wish or action to harm anyone. He wonders what those reactions mean and how they might affect future relationships.","answer":"The answer distinguishes fantasy from real-world action and offers reassurance based on his account, rather than treating the reading history as proof of harmful behavior. It suggests psychotherapy to understand the worries and his own emotional life, and discusses the value of developing genuine relationships while keeping private material within appropriate boundaries."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz#person","name":"Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2025-02-24T08:29:58Z","updated":"2025-09-09T18:29:47Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/cant-trust-anymore","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/cant-trust-anymore#question","title":"How can I overcome my past and trust my partner?","summary":{"question":"A reader’s previous breakup has made promises in a loving new relationship difficult to believe. The current partner has given no reason for doubt, but fear of another loss is affecting their connection.","answer":"The response recognizes caution after hurt but suggests the lesson has been generalized too broadly. It encourages enjoying present affection while accepting uncertainty about the future, and proposes support from an experienced confidant if finding that balance remains difficult."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers#person","name":"Ann Landers","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2024-06-01T00:35:10Z","updated":"2025-09-07T09:42:33Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/how-do-i-cope-with-a-parent-who-is-trying-to-ruin-me","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/how-do-i-cope-with-a-parent-who-is-trying-to-ruin-me#question","title":"How do I cope with a parent who is trying to ruin me?","summary":{"question":"An adult child describes a mother's longstanding hostility, financial manipulation, and rumors after a renewed relationship deteriorated. They want to protect their own family life but remain preoccupied with past injustices and thoughts of revenge.","answer":"The response says the mother's behavior cannot be diagnosed online and describes how indirect messages through relatives can keep painful conflict active. It encourages asking relatives not to relay rumors, recognizing that other people's behavior cannot be controlled, and redirecting attention toward the reader's spouse, children, and independent family life."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz#person","name":"Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2024-06-01T00:35:11Z","updated":"2025-09-07T09:41:52Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/how-can-i-help-a-grieving-sister-who-is-angry-with-me","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/how-can-i-help-a-grieving-sister-who-is-angry-with-me#question","title":"How can I help a grieving sister who is angry with me?","summary":{"question":"After helping with a brother-in-law’s funeral, a reader feels hurt by a grieving sister’s coldness and wonders whether they should have done more. They ask how to offer support without knowing what the sister needs.","answer":"The response recognizes the intensity and individuality of early grief and presents displaced anger as a possible explanation, not a confirmed account of the sister’s feelings. It encourages letting go of impossible expectations to anticipate unspoken wishes, avoiding arguments over blame, and offering love and practical support while also allowing self-compassion."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck#person","name":"Mark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D.","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2024-06-01T00:35:11Z","updated":"2025-09-07T09:41:14Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/father-is-abusing-and-controlling-my-mother","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/father-is-abusing-and-controlling-my-mother#question","title":"How can I help my mother if my father is abusing her?","summary":{"question":"An adult daughter describes years of violence, coercion, and financial control by a father toward a mother. She asks how to help while protecting her own spouse and young child from the situation’s effects.","answer":"The response identifies the described behavior as abuse and suggests a private conversation with the mother about police protection, separation, and legal support. It also emphasizes the limits of the daughter’s control over her parents’ decisions and the importance of boundaries that protect her own household from further abuse."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz#person","name":"Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2024-06-01T00:35:11Z","updated":"2025-09-07T09:38:54Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/i-miss-my-daughter","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/i-miss-my-daughter#question","title":"What should I do when I miss my daughter so much?","summary":{"question":"A parent feels estranged from an adult daughter after family trauma, conflict, and the daughter's close involvement with another household. They miss the former relationship and fear that expressing hurt will drive her farther away.","answer":"The response emphasizes that an adult child's choices cannot be controlled and that the relationship must adapt to changing independence. It suggests extending an olive branch, examining how to communicate without judgment, and seeking support for grief and acceptance. The answer advises setting aside speculation about the daughter's sexuality so that it does not obstruct efforts to reconnect."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers#person","name":"Ann Landers","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2024-06-01T00:35:12Z","updated":"2025-09-07T09:28:21Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/i-love-her-but-i-want-that-spark-back","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/i-love-her-but-i-want-that-spark-back#question","title":"How do I get the spark back when I still love her?","summary":{"question":"A person still loves and feels attracted to their girlfriend but misses the excitement of early dating. Frequent arguments and growing annoyance have led them to wonder whether they are falling out of love.","answer":"The response suggests that withholding dissatisfaction makes conflict harder to resolve and encourages honest communication about both partners' needs. It describes early excitement as something that can develop into familiarity and deeper connection, without claiming that every relationship should continue. Couples psychotherapy is offered if they need help understanding the conflict and working through it together."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz#person","name":"Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2024-06-01T00:35:12Z","updated":"2025-09-07T09:26:31Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/i-dont-like-to-eat","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/i-dont-like-to-eat#question","title":"What should I do if I don’t like to eat?","summary":{"question":"A 26-year-old truck driver eats very little, is markedly underweight, and reports a past seizure and a recent near-fainting episode while driving. Eating feels like a chore, and he asks which professional to consult.","answer":"The response prioritizes a full medical evaluation rather than assuming the cause of the symptoms is obvious. Depending on the findings, it describes possible support from an eating-disorder therapist, nutrition professional, psychiatrist, or group program. Although the original answer speculates about anorexia, it emphasizes that assessment must come first and that the reported health concerns warrant prompt medical attention."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz#person","name":"Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2024-06-01T00:35:12Z","updated":"2025-09-07T09:14:21Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/i-cant-tell-a-lie","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/i-cant-tell-a-lie#question","title":"Why can’t I tell a lie?","summary":{"question":"An adult who lost both parents in a childhood car accident connects the tragedy to a lie about medication. Decades later, they find themselves unable to knowingly lie and ask whether this has a clinical name or treatment.","answer":"The response says there is no exact standardized label for this experience and considers a lasting trauma response as one possible explanation. It distinguishes harmful deception from ordinary social conventions and encourages exploring how the traumatic event shapes present-day relationships. Consultation with a trauma-experienced psychotherapist or a respected ethical adviser is suggested to help work through that rigidity."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck#person","name":"Mark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D.","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2024-06-01T00:35:12Z","updated":"2025-09-07T09:10:15Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/i-cant-control-my-mind-anymore-do-i-need-to-leave","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/i-cant-control-my-mind-anymore-do-i-need-to-leave#question","title":"Do I need to leave my environment?","summary":{"question":"A 21-year-old living abroad describes severe emotional shifts, self-harm, impulsive relationships, and unusual beliefs after a traumatic childhood. Language and financial barriers make care difficult, and they ask whether to return to England for treatment.","answer":"The response offers the opinion that returning to England could improve access to psychiatric and psychological help, with the possibility of returning abroad later. It speculates about mood-related and trauma-related difficulties but does not establish a diagnosis. The central recommendation is to obtain assessment and appropriate treatment rather than expecting the problems to resolve through self-management alone."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz#person","name":"Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2024-06-01T00:35:12Z","updated":"2025-09-07T09:07:35Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/i-am-a-beautiful-girl-so-why-is-my-boyfriend-selfish-in-bed","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/i-am-a-beautiful-girl-so-why-is-my-boyfriend-selfish-in-bed#question","title":"Why won’t my boyfriend be less selfish in bed?","summary":{"question":"A person feels used and humiliated by their boyfriend's one-sided sexual behavior despite having explained their needs. They wonder why this continues and whether his bipolar diagnosis or their appearance explains it.","answer":"The response emphasizes that everyone deserves respectful treatment regardless of appearance and that a diagnosis does not excuse hurtful behavior. It redirects attention from explaining the boyfriend's motives toward deciding whether to continue a relationship that repeatedly ignores the reader's discomfort. The answer describes mutual enjoyment and respect as central to intimacy and recommends leaving if the behavior persists after clear discussion."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers#person","name":"Ann Landers","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2024-06-01T00:35:12Z","updated":"2025-09-07T09:03:13Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/how-to-help-my-grieving-mother","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/how-to-help-my-grieving-mother#question","title":"How can I help my grieving mother?","summary":{"question":"A daughter living with bipolar II disorder and Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) feels increasingly depleted while supporting her recently widowed mother. She and her sister provide frequent visits and calls, but their mother's intense loneliness and refusal of outside help leave them feeling guilty and overwhelmed.","answer":"The response recognizes the family's extensive care while explaining that the daughter cannot remove her mother's grief or provide sustainable support around the clock. It recommends sharing responsibilities with siblings, considering grief counseling or support groups, and setting realistic limits that protect the daughter's health and family obligations. Longer-term opportunities for social connection may also help reduce the mother's isolation."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck#person","name":"Mark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D.","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2024-06-01T00:35:12Z","updated":"2025-09-07T08:54:58Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/is-my-boyfriend-suffering-from-some-kind-of-sexual-problem-or-is-he-lazy-in-sex","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/is-my-boyfriend-suffering-from-some-kind-of-sexual-problem-or-is-he-lazy-in-sex#question","title":"Does my boyfriend have a sexual issue, or is he simply lazy in bed?","summary":{"question":"A reader feels dissatisfied with a boyfriend’s limited intimacy, lack of compliments, and refusal to share household tasks. They want clarity about whether there is a medical issue or an unequal relationship.","answer":"The response cannot determine the cause of the boyfriend’s low desire and suggests that he could choose a medical evaluation to investigate possible health factors. It validates the reader’s concerns and recommends calm, specific discussion of both partners’ needs and possible couples counseling; if nothing changes, the reader may need to reconsider the relationship."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz#person","name":"Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2024-06-01T00:35:13Z","updated":"2025-09-07T08:49:15Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/is-it-ok-to-give-my-therapist-a-gift","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/is-it-ok-to-give-my-therapist-a-gift#question","title":"Would it be appropriate to give my therapist a gift?","summary":{"question":"A reader wants to give a handmade quilt to a long-term therapist who has provided free sessions for two years. They ask whether a gift is an appropriate way to express gratitude.","answer":"The response treats the wish to express appreciation as understandable and distinguishes offering a gift from the therapist’s responsibility to decide whether accepting it fits the therapeutic relationship. It discusses how free treatment and gifts can create feelings of obligation, and encourages an open conversation about the gift, gratitude, and the reader’s ability to express all feelings in therapy."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz#person","name":"Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2024-06-01T00:35:13Z","updated":"2025-09-07T08:44:25Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/is-it-inappropriate-to-call-my-daughter","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/is-it-inappropriate-to-call-my-daughter#question","title":"Is it wrong to call my daughter sweetie or other pet names?","summary":{"question":"A father’s new wife objects to him calling his teenage daughter “sweetie,” although he has used the name since childhood. He wants to understand whether the term is inappropriate and how to protect both his marriage and his relationship with his daughter.","answer":"The response sees nothing inherently wrong with affectionate names between a father and daughter, while identifying the adjustment to a blended family as a possible source of tension. It places more weight on respectful behavior, shared time, and flexibility than on a particular nickname, suggesting that changing the term could be a workable compromise without weakening the parent-child bond."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz#person","name":"Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2024-06-01T00:35:13Z","updated":"2025-09-07T08:43:45Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/intrusive-thoughts","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/intrusive-thoughts#question","title":"What should I do about intrusive thoughts?","summary":{"question":"A reader with diagnosed Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and bipolar II describes frightening, involuntary thoughts and images about being harmed. They ask why these thoughts occur in the context of a history of childhood abuse.","answer":"The response acknowledges how distressing intrusive thoughts can be and presents several theories about their origins, rather than claiming a definite explanation. Its practical focus is on cognitive behavioral approaches to understanding and responding to unwanted thoughts, with professional support when self-help is insufficient; it also discusses reducing stress and anxiety as part of that approach."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz#person","name":"Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2024-06-01T00:35:13Z","updated":"2025-09-07T08:42:23Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/intrusive-humiliating-memories","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/intrusive-humiliating-memories#question","title":"What should I do if intrusive humiliating memories won’t go away?","summary":{"question":"A reader repeatedly recalls embarrassing experiences after ordinary daily reminders and feels the old shame again. The memories have become distracting, though they have not yet disrupted work or home life.","answer":"The response distinguishes fleeting memories from persistent negative rumination and discusses depression and trauma-related conditions as possible explanations, without diagnosing the reader. It suggests an assessment if the problem becomes disruptive and describes therapy, appropriate treatment, and support from others as ways to separate past events from present life and respond to memories with greater acceptance."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck#person","name":"Mark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D.","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2024-06-01T00:35:13Z","updated":"2025-09-07T08:41:31Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/insanely-jealous-husband","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/insanely-jealous-husband#question","title":"How do I cope with a husband who is insanely jealous?","summary":{"question":"A reader describes a husband whose jealousy and accusations of infidelity have intensified during unemployment. With two young children and frequent work travel, they want to know how to address the strain on their marriage.","answer":"The response discusses several possible contributors to jealousy, including insecurity, low self-esteem, anxiety, and a wish for control, without identifying a single cause in this marriage. It emphasizes that the accusations are not the reader’s fault and suggests shared time and communication as possible ways to ease tension, while acknowledging they may not resolve it; persistent difficulties may warrant marriage therapy."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz#person","name":"Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2024-06-01T00:35:13Z","updated":"2025-09-07T08:40:31Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/indecisive","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/indecisive#question","title":"Why am I so indecisive?","summary":{"question":"A reader describes lifelong difficulty making both everyday and major decisions, alongside anxiety. They have recently begun psychological care and medication and wonder whether indecision has a diagnostic name.","answer":"The response explains that indecision is not a separate diagnosis in the referenced diagnostic manual, but may accompany anxiety, depression, or perfectionist tendencies. It supports the reader’s decision to seek care while emphasizing that only an in-person assessment can clarify what is happening; the reader can ask their clinician about the diagnosis and treatment plan."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck#person","name":"Mark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D.","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2024-06-01T00:35:13Z","updated":"2025-09-07T08:39:42Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/inability-to-express-myself","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/inability-to-express-myself#question","title":"What should I do if I can’t express myself?","summary":{"question":"A person experiencing depression and suicidal feelings hesitates to try therapy because they struggle to express themselves verbally. They also fear that feeling different would betray their true identity.","answer":"The response encourages professional help and describes medical assessment, psychiatric care, and psychotherapy as possible routes to addressing depression. It challenges the idea that improvement must be inauthentic, framing change as growth rather than betrayal of the self. The answer suggests that a therapist may help the reader communicate and become less stuck, while the original does not give detailed guidance for the reported suicidal distress."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck#person","name":"Mark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D.","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2024-06-01T00:35:13Z","updated":"2025-09-07T08:38:52Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/im-scared","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/im-scared#question","title":"What should I do if I’m scared?","summary":{"question":"A parent is frightened by persistent intrusive thoughts about their own death and the deaths of loved ones. The thoughts are difficult to stop and interfere with their wish to be present for their children.","answer":"The response recommends seeking a licensed therapist, particularly one who uses cognitive behavioral therapy. It considers anxiety or depression as possible explanations and notes that life stresses might intensify the experience without establishing the cause. A medical or psychiatric referral for medication may be considered by the treating professional, and the answer encourages reaching out rather than continuing alone."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz#person","name":"Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2024-06-01T00:35:13Z","updated":"2025-09-07T08:38:02Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/im-overemotional-whats-wrong-with-me","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/im-overemotional-whats-wrong-with-me#question","title":"What should I do if I’m overemotional?","summary":{"question":"A 21-year-old has improved their anger control but now cries with happiness and fears losing loved ones. They worry that strong feelings mean something is wrong even as their relationships improve.","answer":"The response explains that emotional intensity and expression vary widely and do not by themselves establish a disorder. It considers how distress and impaired functioning affect whether professional assessment is needed, while treating diagnostic possibilities as uncertain. Talking with a therapist or careful confidant and learning self-soothing are suggested to reduce harsh self-judgment and increase acceptance of feelings."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck#person","name":"Mark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D.","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2024-06-01T00:35:13Z","updated":"2025-09-07T08:37:26Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/im-his-2nd-wife-am-i-destined-to-play-second-fiddle-to-his-daughter-forever","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/im-his-2nd-wife-am-i-destined-to-play-second-fiddle-to-his-daughter-forever#question","title":"As his second wife, will I always play second fiddle to his daughter?","summary":{"question":"A wife feels sidelined whenever her husband's now-adult daughter visits and remains hurt by a missed milestone birthday. She asks whether being his second wife means she must always receive less consideration.","answer":"The response affirms that her important occasions and need for time together matter. It suggests discussing what underlies the husband's priorities without simply attacking him and expressing that he can be both a caring father and an attentive spouse. Shared celebration is offered as a possibility, with the central point that there should be room for both relationships."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz#person","name":"Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2024-06-01T00:35:13Z","updated":"2025-09-07T08:36:53Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/im-going-crazy","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/im-going-crazy#question","title":"Why do I feel like I’m going crazy?","summary":{"question":"A 26-year-old describes anger, panic, changing energy, health fears, and fear of medication after childhood trauma and past substance use. She asks what might explain the difficulties while acknowledging that an online diagnosis is not possible.","answer":"The response declines to reduce the varied symptoms to a single explanation and recommends assessment by a qualified mental-health professional. It emphasizes following an agreed treatment plan and finding sources of stability and support, such as psychotherapy, peer meetings, exercise, or relaxation practices. Dialectical behavior therapy is mentioned as an option for learning skills to manage difficult emotions and self-soothe."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck#person","name":"Mark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D.","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2024-06-01T00:35:13Z","updated":"2025-09-07T08:36:12Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/im-cheated-by-my-girlfriend-i-just-want-to-die","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/im-cheated-by-my-girlfriend-i-just-want-to-die#question","title":"What should I do after being cheated on by my girlfriend?","summary":{"question":"A person is deeply distressed after discovering that a partner had concealed an ongoing marriage. Although the partner now professes love, the reader feels unable to end contact and reports thoughts of wanting to die.","answer":"The response identifies the deception as a serious relationship problem and encourages following the reader's initial instinct to end the relationship. It recognizes that ending an attachment can involve grief and painful emotions, and raises dependency as a possible contributor rather than a diagnosis. The historical answer focuses on breakup advice and does not adequately address the reported suicidal distress."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz#person","name":"Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2024-06-01T00:35:13Z","updated":"2025-09-07T08:34:58Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/im-always-attracted-to-men-who-dont-want-me-what-can-i-do","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/im-always-attracted-to-men-who-dont-want-me-what-can-i-do#question","title":"How can I stop being attracted to men who don’t want me?","summary":{"question":"A 49-year-old gay man feels lonely because he is consistently attracted to younger adult men who rarely reciprocate. He asks whether his narrow preferences can change and whether a fulfilling relationship is possible.","answer":"The response frames the tension between an ideal partner and available reciprocal relationships as a common human difficulty. It suggests getting to know a broader range of potential partners over several dates and appreciating compatibility and closeness alongside initial attraction. It also encourages recognizing when a pursuit is unlikely to become mutual and stepping away from repeatedly disappointing attachments."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers#person","name":"Ann Landers","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2024-06-01T00:35:13Z","updated":"2025-09-07T08:33:46Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/im-a-homebody","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/im-a-homebody#question","title":"Why am I such a homebody?","summary":{"question":"A homemaker enjoys limited socializing and time at home, but a longtime friend's constant plans and calls feel intrusive. She worries that setting limits makes her seem unfriendly and asks whether something is wrong with her.","answer":"The response affirms that people differ in how much social time they want and that enjoying home life is not inherently a problem. It suggests explaining those feelings honestly to the friend. Including other friends in occasional shared plans is offered as a way to widen the friend's social connections and communicate that the reader has other relationships too."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers#person","name":"Ann Landers","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2024-06-01T00:35:13Z","updated":"2025-09-07T08:30:21Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/my-ocpd-husband-cant-tolerate-my-flaws","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/my-ocpd-husband-cant-tolerate-my-flaws#question","title":"What should I do if my OCPD husband can’t tolerate my flaws?","summary":{"question":"A newly married woman describes her husband’s difficulty tolerating her habits and his increasing distance after they moved in together. She wonders whether making their home perfect or remaining herself would help alongside couples therapy.","answer":"The answer cannot confirm her suggested OCPD diagnosis and frames the situation as difficulty adjusting from individual preferences to shared married life. It recommends reciprocal compromise rather than trying to meet impossible standards, including separate areas of responsibility and continuing couples counseling while allowing time for adjustment."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck#person","name":"Mark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D.","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2024-06-01T00:35:14Z","updated":"2025-09-07T08:29:28Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/my-needy-son-hates-my-boyfriend-how-can-i-avoid-choosing-one-over-the-other","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/my-needy-son-hates-my-boyfriend-how-can-i-avoid-choosing-one-over-the-other#question","title":"What should I do if my needy son hates my boyfriend?","summary":{"question":"A divorced mother feels caught between supporting her adult son after significant losses and maintaining a relationship with a boyfriend who dislikes his overnight visits. She wants to meet her son’s needs without allowing the conflict to decide her personal life.","answer":"The answer recognizes the son’s grief and family tensions while emphasizing that supporting an adult child need not require ending the mother’s partnership. It proposes clear boundaries and separate visits or activities, with both men respecting her relationships and the limits she sets."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers#person","name":"Ann Landers","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2024-06-01T00:35:14Z","updated":"2025-09-07T08:28:25Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/my-little-girl-nurturing-a-healthy-and-happy-relationship","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/my-little-girl-nurturing-a-healthy-and-happy-relationship#question","title":"How do I raise my little girl in a healthy, happy relationship?","summary":{"question":"A parent is concerned about an 11-year-old daughter’s changes at school and home, including reports of seeing and hearing a figure who gives violent instructions. A family history of schizophrenia and an online test have increased the parent’s worry.","answer":"The answer cautions that an online assessment cannot establish a diagnosis and that several conditions could explain the changes. It emphasizes prompt professional evaluation, beginning with the child’s pediatrician or primary care doctor and a psychiatric referral, because the reported voices and family history require attention."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz#person","name":"Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2024-06-01T00:35:14Z","updated":"2025-09-07T08:27:20Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/my-husband-wont-touch-me","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/my-husband-wont-touch-me#question","title":"What should I do if my husband won’t touch me?","summary":{"question":"A reader misses a husband’s earlier affection and sexual interest and wonders whether job stress could explain the change. Repeated conversations have not helped, and he is reluctant to seek counseling.","answer":"The response says heavy workloads and stress can reduce desire, while treating this as a possibility rather than a confirmed explanation. It recommends discussing how the change affects the reader and considering marriage counseling together, emphasizing that improving shared intimacy requires cooperation and attention to both partners’ concerns."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers#person","name":"Ann Landers","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2024-06-01T00:35:14Z","updated":"2025-09-07T08:26:41Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/my-husband-wont-take-his-medicine","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/my-husband-wont-take-his-medicine#question","title":"What should I do if my husband won’t take his medicine?","summary":{"question":"A reader is worried that a husband has stopped prescribed immunosuppressant medication after a liver transplant. He insists he no longer needs it, and they wonder whether other motives are involved.","answer":"The response treats the medication decision as potentially life-threatening and says the husband’s physicians need to know promptly so they can assess the situation. It suggests expressing concern and inviting him to an appointment, while acknowledging that the reader may alert the doctors if he refuses; the possible motives discussed are not established by the account."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck#person","name":"Mark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D.","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2024-06-01T00:35:14Z","updated":"2025-09-07T08:25:49Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/my-husband-is-too-affectionate","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/my-husband-is-too-affectionate#question","title":"What should I do if my husband is too affectionate?","summary":{"question":"A reader feels increasingly stifled by a husband’s constant affection, although they love him and once welcomed the attention. Previous conversations have led only to brief changes.","answer":"The response reassures the reader that needing space does not make them ungrateful and frames the issue as differing boundaries and communication needs. It suggests discussing specific compromises while affirming affection for each other, and considers couples counseling if they cannot establish mutually acceptable ways of showing love."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz#person","name":"Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2024-06-01T00:35:14Z","updated":"2025-09-07T08:24:36Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/my-girlfriend-wants-to-stop-being-critical-but-doesnt-know-how","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/my-girlfriend-wants-to-stop-being-critical-but-doesnt-know-how#question","title":"How can I support my girlfriend in learning not to be so critical?","summary":{"question":"A reader wants to help a girlfriend who regrets snapping and being critical but says she cannot stop. They hope to address the pattern themselves before seeking professional help.","answer":"The response describes criticism as a deeply established pattern and emphasizes that the girlfriend must take responsibility for changing her own behavior. It supports gentle feedback and exploring both partners’ communication habits without making the reader responsible for stopping the criticism, and suggests couples counseling or anger-management work if their efforts stall."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers#person","name":"Ann Landers","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2024-06-01T00:35:14Z","updated":"2025-09-07T08:24:00Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/my-girlfriend-and-i-have-been-having-intercourse-for-over-2-1-2-years-and-she-has-yet-to-orgasm","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/my-girlfriend-and-i-have-been-having-intercourse-for-over-2-1-2-years-and-she-has-yet-to-orgasm#question","title":"How can I help my girlfriend orgasm after 2 ½ years together?","summary":{"question":"A reader wants to support a girlfriend who has never experienced orgasm despite efforts together and on her own. They wonder whether a sexual disorder label applies and where to find help.","answer":"The response is cautious about assigning a diagnosis and discusses several possible contributors, including experience, distraction, anxiety, and past negative experiences. It emphasizes relaxed, pressure-free communication and curiosity about what the girlfriend experiences, with therapy as an option if troubling thoughts or worries are involved."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck#person","name":"Mark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D.","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2024-06-01T00:35:14Z","updated":"2025-09-07T08:23:10Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/my-fiancee-cant-get-over-his-late-wife","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/my-fiancee-cant-get-over-his-late-wife#question","title":"Will my fiancé ever move on from his late wife?","summary":{"question":"A reader engaged to a widower feels unsettled by a painting tied to his late wife and the prospect of displaying it in their future home. They want to know whether their reaction is reasonable.","answer":"The response recognizes both the reader’s wish for closeness and the widower’s continuing grief, encouraging compassion rather than treating the issue solely as a competition. It suggests a compromise about where the painting hangs and explains that grief may soften with time; counseling may be useful when grief remains seriously disruptive."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers#person","name":"Ann Landers","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2024-06-01T00:35:14Z","updated":"2025-09-07T08:22:31Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/my-ex-husband-tells-me-he-wants-to-be-with-me-again-but-wont-move-out-of-his-girlfriends-house","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/my-ex-husband-tells-me-he-wants-to-be-with-me-again-but-wont-move-out-of-his-girlfriends-house#question","title":"Why does my ex-husband say he wants me but stay with his girlfriend?","summary":{"question":"A reader’s ex-husband says he wants to reunite but continues living with the woman involved in the affair that ended their marriage. Even an offer to move back with the reader and their son has not changed this.","answer":"The response interprets the gap between words and actions as concerning and offers several possible explanations, without claiming to know what is happening. It supports asking gently but firmly for behavior consistent with reconciliation within a defined period, while recognizing that holding a boundary may mean accepting the possibility that reunion will not occur."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers#person","name":"Ann Landers","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2024-06-01T00:35:14Z","updated":"2025-09-07T08:21:15Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/my-depressed-husband-wont-sleep-with-me-what-should-i-do","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/my-depressed-husband-wont-sleep-with-me-what-should-i-do#question","title":"What should I do if my depressed husband won’t sleep with me?","summary":{"question":"A reader is supporting a husband with depression but feels distressed by the long absence of sexual intimacy. They are afraid that explaining their loneliness will worsen his condition.","answer":"The response discusses depression and medication effects as possible contributors and encourages considering treatment questions with attention to what the husband can manage. It also suggests communicating the reader’s feelings and finding support for their own caregiving strain, including psychotherapy, rather than assuming they must cope alone or that any single approach will solve the problem."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers#person","name":"Ann Landers","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2024-06-01T00:35:14Z","updated":"2025-09-07T08:20:28Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/my-dead-mother-haunts-my-dreams","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/my-dead-mother-haunts-my-dreams#question","title":"Why does my dead mother haunt my dreams?","summary":{"question":"After caring for a mother for many years, a reader has recurring dreams in which she is alive and still demands care. They feel resentment alongside love and prefer not to seek counseling locally.","answer":"The response discusses how important relationships can remain active in memory after death and offers grief and adjustment as possible explanations rather than a diagnosis. Respecting the reader’s reluctance about formal counseling, it suggests exploring mindfulness, acceptance, and assertiveness resources to relate differently to the dreams and strengthen personal boundaries, without promising the dreams will stop."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz#person","name":"Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2024-06-01T00:35:14Z","updated":"2025-09-07T08:19:44Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/my-boyfriends-children-wont-accept-me","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/my-boyfriends-children-wont-accept-me#question","title":"Why won’t my boyfriend’s children accept me?","summary":{"question":"A reader and their young daughter feel excluded from a boyfriend’s life because his adult children dictate when they can visit. They describe resentment and little meaningful time together after years of trying.","answer":"The response sees a need for the boyfriend to establish clearer boundaries while reassuring his children that a new relationship does not mean losing him. It suggests family or couples counseling to improve communication and take everyone’s concerns seriously, while acknowledging that the reader may need to leave if the arrangement remains intolerable and unchanged."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz#person","name":"Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2024-06-01T00:35:14Z","updated":"2025-09-07T08:18:44Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/my-boyfriend-saved-pictures-of-his-ex-girlfriend-on-his-computer","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/my-boyfriend-saved-pictures-of-his-ex-girlfriend-on-his-computer#question","title":"Why does my boyfriend still have pictures of his ex-girlfriend?","summary":{"question":"A reader finds recently saved photos of a boyfriend’s ex on his computer and feels uneasy about his secrecy. They acknowledge having crossed a privacy boundary and want to discuss what they found.","answer":"The response supports a conversation that includes both acknowledging the computer search and explaining the insecurity caused by secrecy. It sees the boyfriend’s willingness to discuss the issue openly as important to the relationship’s future and recommends reconsidering the relationship if he refuses, without establishing why he kept the photographs."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz#person","name":"Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2024-06-01T00:35:14Z","updated":"2025-09-07T08:18:14Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/my-boyfriend-is-a-sociopath","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/my-boyfriend-is-a-sociopath#question","title":"What should I do if my boyfriend is a sociopath?","summary":{"question":"A reader’s boyfriend calls himself a sociopath and proposes restarting their relationship with him in control. They feel conflicted because they love him but want an equal partnership.","answer":"The response questions the basis of the boyfriend’s self-diagnosis and notes that limited emotional expression could have different explanations. It focuses on the reader’s doubts and preference for equality, expressing the writer’s opinion that they should leave rather than accept a relationship arrangement that conflicts with those needs."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz#person","name":"Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2024-06-01T00:35:14Z","updated":"2025-09-07T08:17:50Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/mental-illness-vs-insanity","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/mental-illness-vs-insanity#question","title":"What’s the difference between mental illness and insanity?","summary":{"question":"A reader asks how the terms mental illness and insanity differ. The question seeks a general distinction rather than an assessment of a particular person.","answer":"The brief response describes mental illness as the broader term, covering both milder and more severe mental health problems. It explains that “insanity” is commonly used more narrowly for severe disruption in contact with reality; this is a general terminology explanation, not a diagnosis or a detailed definition for any specific setting."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck#person","name":"Mark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D.","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2024-06-01T00:35:14Z","updated":"2025-09-07T08:10:29Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/lingering-feelings-for-my-old-affair-partner","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/lingering-feelings-for-my-old-affair-partner#question","title":"Why do I still have lingering feelings for my old affair partner?","summary":{"question":"A reader still misses an affair partner two years after the relationship ended. They have stayed married and kept the affair secret, but want help with the lingering feelings.","answer":"The response interprets the feelings as possible grief for a meaningful relationship and wonders whether the affair met needs that remain unaddressed. It suggests that secrecy may make processing the loss harder and identifies talking with a professional therapist as a way to explore the relationship’s meaning and the grief."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers#person","name":"Ann Landers","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2024-06-01T00:35:14Z","updated":"2025-09-07T08:06:14Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/lack-of-social-skills","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/lack-of-social-skills#question","title":"What causes a lack of social skills?","summary":{"question":"A reader can give presentations but struggles with casual conversation and attributes this to limited opportunities for self-expression while growing up. They ask where to learn more spontaneous social skills.","answer":"The response emphasizes gradual practice, beginning with one person or online conversation before moving into groups. It reminds the reader that people differ in social comfort, suggests avoiding excessive monitoring of every word, and encourages persistence rather than expecting immediate change."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers#person","name":"Ann Landers","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2024-06-01T00:35:14Z","updated":"2025-09-07T08:04:51Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/not-ready-for-commitment","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/not-ready-for-commitment#question","title":"What should I do if I’m not ready for commitment?","summary":{"question":"A woman is distressed after a partner who has experienced a difficult marriage pulls back when she expresses love. He continues occasional contact but offers no clear commitment, leaving her unsure how long to wait.","answer":"The answer recognizes that the partner may have difficulties with closeness while emphasizing that her own emotional needs matter too. It suggests choosing and communicating a generous but finite timeframe rather than remaining indefinitely in limbo, with no guarantee of how he will respond."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers#person","name":"Ann Landers","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2024-06-01T00:35:15Z","updated":"2025-09-07T07:40:34Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/no-compassion-for-depression","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/no-compassion-for-depression#question","title":"Why do people show no compassion for depression?","summary":{"question":"A woman resents her husband’s depression because she feels compelled to take over responsibilities and finds their moods strongly affect one another. She wants to understand why compassion feels difficult despite their closeness.","answer":"The answer suggests that blurred emotional and practical boundaries may be adding pressure to the relationship. It recommends couples counseling, learning about assertiveness and boundaries, and making space for independent interests so that closeness does not require taking on every responsibility or emotion of a partner."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers#person","name":"Ann Landers","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2024-06-01T00:35:15Z","updated":"2025-09-07T07:37:59Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/never-had-a-relationship","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/never-had-a-relationship#question","title":"Why am I so shy and scared of rejection?","summary":{"question":"A 21-year-old man wants a romantic relationship but fears rejection so intensely that he never expresses his interest. He wonders whether this reflects a personal weakness or something more than ordinary shyness.","answer":"The answer rejects the idea that he is weak and suggests that social anxiety could be one possible explanation, requiring professional assessment. It recommends a clinical psychologist and, if appropriate, cognitive behavioral treatment to address the fear and avoidance, while mentioning that medication may also be discussed with a doctor."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck#person","name":"Mark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D.","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2024-06-01T00:35:15Z","updated":"2025-09-07T07:37:05Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/my-wife-wants-me-to-leave","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/my-wife-wants-me-to-leave#question","title":"What should I do if my wife wants me to leave?","summary":{"question":"A husband describes financial difficulties, treatment for his own spending problems, and a wife who alternates between reunion, separation, and divorce. He loves his family but feels hurt and confused by her changing wishes.","answer":"The answer interprets the wife’s uncertainty as something she may need professional help to explore, rather than claiming to know why she feels this way. It encourages him to ask her to seek psychotherapy and allow some time for that work, given his wish to preserve the marriage."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers#person","name":"Ann Landers","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2024-06-01T00:35:15Z","updated":"2025-09-07T07:28:22Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/my-wife-and-her-sister","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/my-wife-and-her-sister#question","title":"What should I do about my wife and her sister?","summary":{"question":"A husband is upset by his wife’s sexual involvement with her sister and by pressure to film it. He says the behavior continues and asks how to respond.","answer":"The answer urges him to express his feelings and make his unhappiness with the situation clear rather than assuming his wife understands it. It suggests discussing what is happening and seeking couples counseling to explore the relationship issues, while acknowledging that the reasons for her behavior are uncertain."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers#person","name":"Ann Landers","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2024-06-01T00:35:15Z","updated":"2025-09-07T07:27:05Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/my-son-said-he-hears-voices-and-whispers","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/my-son-said-he-hears-voices-and-whispers#question","title":"What should I do if my son says he hears voices and whispers?","summary":{"question":"A parent reports that a seven-year-old son hears voices and whispers that distract him, alongside a history of severe migraines. The parent asks what to do after the child describes the experience.","answer":"The answer recommends a prompt pediatric examination, including consideration of neurological and other medical causes. It stresses that many explanations are possible and that the available description does not establish a psychiatric diagnosis, so speculation should give way to a full evaluation."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz#person","name":"Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2024-06-01T00:35:15Z","updated":"2025-09-07T07:25:45Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/my-schizophrenic-sister-refuses-treatment","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/my-schizophrenic-sister-refuses-treatment#question","title":"What should I do if my schizophrenic sister refuses treatment?","summary":{"question":"A sibling is worried about a sister diagnosed with schizophrenia who has stopped treatment and is raising three children while experiencing paranoia and hallucinations. The family feels unable to help and also worries about inherited risk.","answer":"The answer discusses the difficult balance between an adult’s autonomy and protecting children, mentioning voluntary support, renewed treatment efforts, and reporting suspected abuse or neglect. It explains that family history increases risk without making illness inevitable and encourages awareness of symptoms and early psychiatric consultation when concerns arise."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck#person","name":"Mark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D.","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2024-06-01T00:35:15Z","updated":"2025-09-07T07:24:06Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/what-is-neuroticism","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/what-is-neuroticism#question","title":"What is neuroticism?","summary":{"question":"A reader asks whether neuroticism is a personality disorder. The question seeks a distinction between a commonly used personality term and a clinical diagnosis.","answer":"The response describes neuroticism as a dimension of ordinary personality involving vulnerability to distress, within the five-factor model. It distinguishes a higher level of this trait from a personality disorder and explains that association with emotional difficulties does not mean everyone high in neuroticism has a disorder or that the trait alone establishes a diagnosis."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck#person","name":"Mark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D.","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2024-06-01T00:35:16Z","updated":"2025-09-07T07:21:29Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/what-is-a-complex","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/what-is-a-complex#question","title":"What is a complex?","summary":{"question":"A reader asks what a psychological complex means and how it develops. They also want to understand how fears such as abandonment can shape behavior in ways that seem to bring the feared outcome about.","answer":"The response uses complex as an informal term for an exaggerated belief that some aspect of oneself or a situation is dangerous or embarrassing. It describes a self-fulfilling prophecy as fear influencing behavior and communication in ways that can make an unwanted outcome more likely, illustrating the idea through fear of rejection when asking for a date."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck#person","name":"Mark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D.","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2024-06-01T00:35:16Z","updated":"2025-09-07T07:20:54Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/was-i-sexually-abused","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/was-i-sexually-abused#question","title":"What signs can help me understand if I experienced sexual abuse?","summary":{"question":"A woman struggles with intimacy, frightening dreams and a history of eating difficulties but has no memory of childhood sexual abuse. She asks whether abuse could have occurred without being remembered and whether her current concerns imply that history.","answer":"The response says these difficulties can occur with or without a history of abuse and that the letter cannot establish what happened. It warns against assuming or trying to recover an event that may not have occurred and emphasizes addressing present needs, including intimacy and wellbeing, regardless of uncertainty about the past."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck#person","name":"Mark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D.","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2024-06-01T00:35:16Z","updated":"2025-09-07T07:20:04Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/unlucky-in-love","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/unlucky-in-love#question","title":"Why am I so unlucky in love?","summary":{"question":"A twenty-nine-year-old man sees a pattern of attraction to ambitious women who do not commit while he may commit quickly. Returning to school after pursuing art, he hopes to meet someone who accepts his present circumstances and future goals.","answer":"The response suggests that repeated disappointment may reflect partner selection rather than luck alone. It encourages getting to know people outside an idealized type, allowing time to assess genuine compatibility and mutual interest, and recognizing when an unreciprocated connection is not developing."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers#person","name":"Ann Landers","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2024-06-01T00:35:16Z","updated":"2025-09-07T07:19:15Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/unlock-life-success-with-this-essential-advice-what-to-do","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/unlock-life-success-with-this-essential-advice-what-to-do#question","title":"What else can help my son stop hearing voices?","summary":{"question":"A parent says their adult son has lived with mental illness for twelve years and wants relief from hearing voices. He has seen the same psychiatrist for a decade, and the parent asks what other help may be available.","answer":"The response cannot recommend medication without knowing the diagnosis and suggests discussing continuing symptoms with the psychiatrist or seeking another professional consultation. It describes psychosocial support as potentially useful alongside medication depending on the diagnosis, and mentions educational, vocational, group and family resources such as NAMI."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz#person","name":"Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2024-06-01T00:35:16Z","updated":"2025-09-07T07:18:17Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/unhappy-in-an-arranged-marriage","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/unhappy-in-an-arranged-marriage#question","title":"What should I do if I’m unhappy in an arranged marriage?","summary":{"question":"A mother of three feels unfulfilled in an arranged marriage despite describing her husband as dedicated and caring. After treatment for postnatal depression, she reflects on family pressure and asks how to honor her own needs while keeping the family together.","answer":"The response explicitly acknowledges the writer's limited understanding of arranged marriages and encourages exploring change within the relationship. It suggests open discussion about desired intimacy and fulfillment, treating herself as an equal partner, while distinguishing a safe relationship from circumstances involving abuse."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers#person","name":"Ann Landers","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2024-06-01T00:35:16Z","updated":"2025-09-07T07:16:49Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/unexpressive-partner","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/unexpressive-partner#question","title":"How do I deal with an unexpressive partner?","summary":{"question":"A reader loves a partner who rarely expresses emotion and wonders whether childhood abuse and abandonment contributed to his reserve. They want to understand him and help build greater emotional intimacy.","answer":"The response says early experiences may matter but their exact effects cannot be established, and emotional habits may be difficult to change. It encourages caring communication with concrete examples, appreciation of small changes and acceptance of the partner's starting point, with shared activities or counseling only if both want greater closeness."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck#person","name":"Mark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D.","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2024-06-01T00:35:16Z","updated":"2025-09-07T07:15:55Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/uncomfortable-around-my-boyfriend","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/uncomfortable-around-my-boyfriend#question","title":"Why do I feel uncomfortable around my boyfriend?","summary":{"question":"A reader's close friendship has become romantic, but their partner now makes accusations and shouts when they try to discuss problems. They feel uncomfortable and want to restore the closeness they previously shared.","answer":"The response notes that relationship problems are difficult to resolve when one person refuses discussion. It suggests asking what is behind the partner's accusations and communicating the reader's own feelings and need to address disagreements, emphasizing that persistent discomfort is a concern in a loving relationship."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers#person","name":"Ann Landers","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2024-06-01T00:35:16Z","updated":"2025-09-07T07:15:11Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/trying-to-save-37-years-of-marriage-with-my-bipolar-husband","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/trying-to-save-37-years-of-marriage-with-my-bipolar-husband#question","title":"How can I save my 37-year marriage with my bipolar husband?","summary":{"question":"A woman in a 37-year marriage feels overwhelmed by her husband's persistent infidelity accusations after a bipolar diagnosis. His behavior disrupts her sleep and isolates her, and she asks how to protect her own wellbeing while supporting him.","answer":"The response interprets the accusations as illness-related and discusses the limits of arguing against firmly held beliefs, while that interpretation is based only on her account. It emphasizes her need for independent support, continued contact with friends and family, psychotherapy and attention to sleep, with medical advice for ongoing sleep difficulties."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz#person","name":"Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2024-06-01T00:35:16Z","updated":"2025-09-07T07:14:37Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/trying-to-reconnect-with-my-ex","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/trying-to-reconnect-with-my-ex#question","title":"How can I reconnect with my ex?","summary":{"question":"A father wants to reconcile with his former girlfriend after frequent partying and flirting damaged their relationship. He sees signs of closeness but is confused by her uncertainty and worries about their young daughter's future.","answer":"The response emphasizes taking responsibility for his behavior instead of explaining it away or blaming his former partner. It recommends individual psychotherapy and patience, describing her caution as understandable after damaged confidence and stressing that consistent change over time matters more than trying to obtain immediate reassurance."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz#person","name":"Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2024-06-01T00:35:16Z","updated":"2025-09-07T07:14:03Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/trauma-and-drama-why-are-friends-and-family-rejecting-me","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/trauma-and-drama-why-are-friends-and-family-rejecting-me#question","title":"How can I cope with friends and family rejecting me after trauma?","summary":{"question":"A grieving reader feels rejected by a sister, a former friend and a classmate while receiving treatment for depression and anxiety. They ask whether others see them as weak and how to understand and improve these painful interactions.","answer":"The response offers two possible explanations: different levels of comfort with emotional discussion or an imbalance in the give-and-take of conversations, while acknowledging it cannot know which applies. It encourages reflecting on reciprocity, respecting others' capacity and seeking compatible friendships rather than interpreting every rejection as a judgment of personal worth."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers#person","name":"Ann Landers","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2024-06-01T00:35:16Z","updated":"2025-09-07T07:13:25Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/transvestic-fetishism","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/transvestic-fetishism#question","title":"What is transvestic fetishism?","summary":{"question":"A woman discovers that her boyfriend sometimes wears feminine clothing for sexual arousal and asks what the behavior means. She is accepting of it but wants to understand whether it implies a change in sexual orientation or gender identity.","answer":"Using historical terminology, the response describes arousal associated with cross-dressing and distinguishes this from necessarily wanting a different gender identity. It regards the private behavior described as not inherently harmful and encourages taking her partner's explanation seriously while considering her own comfort with this aspect of their relationship."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck#person","name":"Mark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D.","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2024-06-01T00:35:16Z","updated":"2025-09-07T07:12:49Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/torn-between-two-lovers-and-scared-of-what-i-ll-do","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/torn-between-two-lovers-and-scared-of-what-i-ll-do#question","title":"How can I handle being torn between two lovers?","summary":{"question":"A university student feels drawn to an exciting new acquaintance while still caring for a long-term girlfriend. They fear hurting her or acting unfaithfully and ask whether the attraction means the existing relationship should end.","answer":"The response distinguishes the appeal of novelty from the security of an established relationship and says the choice cannot be made for the reader. It encourages considering whether staying reflects genuine commitment or fear, while emphasizing honesty and ending or openly discussing the existing relationship before pursuing another person."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers#person","name":"Ann Landers","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2024-06-01T00:35:16Z","updated":"2025-09-07T07:11:57Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/too-much-time-doing-homework","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/too-much-time-doing-homework#question","title":"Am I spending too much time doing homework?","summary":{"question":"A student earns strong grades but spends many hours on written assignments, repeatedly rereading questions and striving for perfection. They also struggle with spelling and anxiety and ask whether a learning difficulty could explain the extra effort.","answer":"The response acknowledges that careful work can support achievement while recognizing that the time burden and anxiety are distressing. It says a learning difficulty is possible rather than confirmed and recommends discussing assessment with school counseling staff or a psychologist so any support addresses the actual source of the problem."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz#person","name":"Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2024-06-01T00:35:16Z","updated":"2025-09-07T07:11:00Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/therapist-rights-to-contact-employer","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/therapist-rights-to-contact-employer#question","title":"Does a therapist have the right to contact my employer?","summary":{"question":"A former therapy client asks whether a psychologist may contact their employer after receiving an email describing suicidal intent and a specific plan. The question raises both confidentiality and the professional's responsibility to respond to immediate danger.","answer":"The legacy response says confidentiality and any previously agreed information-sharing arrangements matter, and distinguishes employer contact from disclosures made to arrange urgent protection. It describes possible exceptions when there is serious risk of self-harm but does not give blanket permission to share information, stressing that the exact circumstances influence what steps are appropriate."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck#person","name":"Mark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D.","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2024-06-01T00:35:16Z","updated":"2025-09-07T07:10:18Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/spitting-four-year-old-boy","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/spitting-four-year-old-boy#question","title":"How do I handle a four-year-old boy who keeps spitting?","summary":{"question":"A parent is distressed by a four-year-old's spitting and aggressive behavior toward other children, despite several forms of punishment. They wonder how to respond and whether a difficult preschool friendship may be contributing.","answer":"The response emphasizes that children learn from adults' behavior and discourages spanking, while suggesting that acting out may communicate fears or unmet needs. It recommends examining home and preschool conditions, including bullying and separation anxiety, and considering a pediatric psychological evaluation if changes in the environment do not help."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz#person","name":"Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2024-06-01T00:35:16Z","updated":"2025-09-07T07:08:10Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/scared-of-hurting-him","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/scared-of-hurting-him#question","title":"What should I do if I’m scared of hurting him?","summary":{"question":"A friendship is becoming a romantic relationship, and one person fears hurting the other or committing before they are ready. Their closeness and rapidly growing feelings make the next steps feel uncertain.","answer":"The answer views the existing friendship and open communication as strengths and encourages sharing the fears honestly. It suggests discussing feelings as the relationship progresses and being clear if the relationship no longer feels right, rather than letting the other person assume a commitment that is not there."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers#person","name":"Ann Landers","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2024-06-01T00:35:16Z","updated":"2025-09-07T06:55:43Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/what-is-wrong-with-me-i-dont-care-anymore","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/what-is-wrong-with-me-i-dont-care-anymore#question","title":"Why don’t I care anymore? What’s wrong with me?","summary":{"question":"A woman feels joyless and unsupported after changing jobs, with new schedules adding strain to her relationship. She describes disappointment in coworkers, friends and family and wonders why she seems to have stopped caring.","answer":"The response interprets her detachment as a possible reaction to depression, stress and lost support rather than proof that nothing matters to her. It recommends seeking professional and social support, discussing mood with a doctor and communicating changing needs with her boyfriend, with couples counseling as an option if both are willing."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers#person","name":"Ann Landers","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2024-06-01T00:35:17Z","updated":"2025-09-07T06:45:42Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/the-brain-lock-of-obsessional-thinking","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/the-brain-lock-of-obsessional-thinking#question","title":"Why does obsessional thinking feel like a brain lock?","summary":{"question":"A woman repeatedly checks photographs and updates about her ex-partner's new relationship despite feeling hurt each time. She wants to understand why she cannot stop, especially because she is now happy with someone else.","answer":"The response considers the checking as an attempt to manage loss, humiliation and anxiety that instead keeps distress going. It discusses psychological, social and biological perspectives on obsessional patterns and points to cognitive behavioral exercises in the book Brain Lock, without establishing an individual diagnosis from the account."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz#person","name":"Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2024-09-19T21:41:53Z","updated":"2025-09-07T06:44:13Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/my-boyfriend-still-has-his-ex-girlfriends-photos","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/my-boyfriend-still-has-his-ex-girlfriends-photos#question","title":"Why does my boyfriend still have photos of his ex?","summary":{"question":"A reader feels uncomfortable that a boyfriend keeps affectionate photographs from a past relationship. He describes them as memories and says he no longer has feelings for his ex.","answer":"The response validates the reader’s discomfort and interprets holding onto the photographs as a possible sign of unfinished feelings, without establishing the boyfriend’s actual motives. It expresses the writer’s view that the reader may need to set a firm relationship boundary if the disagreement prevents them from feeling secure."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz#person","name":"Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2025-05-10T10:40:50Z","updated":"2025-09-07T06:36:55Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/20-year-old-female-no-friends-depressed-what-should-i-do","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/20-year-old-female-no-friends-depressed-what-should-i-do#question","title":"Lonely and depressed. How do I start connecting with others?","summary":{"question":"A college student describes loneliness, low confidence, and recurring depression despite strong grades. Shyness and difficult roommate relationships have left her avoiding social opportunities and fearing a promising internship.","answer":"The response sees possible depression and social anxiety in the account and encourages using campus counseling and discussing treatment with professionals. It also recommends practicing brief conversations, joining interest-based campus groups, and gradually approaching situations she usually avoids, with professional support rather than relying on roommates to create connections."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz#person","name":"Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2025-05-17T21:27:16Z","updated":"2025-09-07T06:36:21Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/afraid-to-touch-people","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/afraid-to-touch-people#question","title":"How do I overcome my fear of contact?","summary":{"question":"A reader wants closeness but feels unable to initiate touch or accept hugs comfortably. Shame and negative self-image are beginning to affect relationships.","answer":"The response interprets the account through an obsessive-compulsive framework and discusses how anxiety can sustain repetitive fears and avoidance. It recommends professional psychotherapy and a medication consultation, presenting this as the author’s interpretation rather than a diagnosis established by the brief letter."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz#person","name":"Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2025-06-10T08:51:26Z","updated":"2025-09-04T13:17:15Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/anhedonia","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/anhedonia#question","title":"What causes anhedonia and how do I fix it?","summary":{"question":"A reader reports diminished pleasure and emotional numbness after depression, anxiety, and a medication trial. Concerns about caffeine and sexual habits have led to fears of permanent physical damage.","answer":"The response finds no clear evidence of physical damage in the letter but recommends a medical consultation for health concerns. It emphasizes psychotherapy, possible medication review with professionals, exercise where appropriate, and meaningful connection, presenting its interpretations of isolation and symptoms as the author’s views."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz#person","name":"Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2025-06-11T09:47:15Z","updated":"2025-08-27T14:27:17Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/does-being-drunk-bring-out-the-true-personality","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/does-being-drunk-bring-out-the-true-personality#question","title":"Does alcohol reveal people's true personality?","summary":{"question":"A reader describes a husband who becomes verbally abusive and aggressive when drinking and has pursued online sexual contacts. They ask whether intoxicated behavior reveals his true personality and whether the relationship can recover.","answer":"The response rejects the idea that alcohol simply reveals a person’s true personality, while emphasizing that lowered inhibitions and violent behavior still require attention. It discusses help for problematic drinking and couples therapy for unresolved relationship and sexual concerns, without treating apologies or promises as proof that future harm cannot occur."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz#person","name":"Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2025-02-22T09:49:39Z","updated":"2025-08-26T21:21:27Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/dealing-with-a-family-members-complete-personality-change","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/dealing-with-a-family-members-complete-personality-change#question","title":"How do you help a parent with mental illness?","summary":{"question":"An adult child describes a father’s sudden impulsive behavior, estrangement, and refusal of treatment after years of managed depression. The family wants to support their mother and understand whether reconnection is possible.","answer":"The response explains that manic-like changes need a psychiatric assessment, while noting that several possible causes cannot be distinguished from the letter alone. It suggests maintaining loving contact when possible, sharing relevant history if emergency care occurs, and exploring family or individual therapy to cope with the situation and consider ways to encourage treatment."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck#person","name":"Mark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D.","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2025-06-23T19:25:54Z","updated":"2025-08-26T21:15:08Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/boyfriend-doesnt-give-gifts","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/boyfriend-doesnt-give-gifts#question","title":"Why doesn’t my boyfriend give gifts?","summary":{"question":"A woman feels valued in many parts of a long relationship but hurt by her boyfriend’s refusal to give small gifts. She worries the lack of outward affection reflects her own worth or unmet emotional needs.","answer":"The response reassures her that missing gifts do not determine her worth and interprets his behavior as possible discomfort with expressing emotion. It recommends a calm, focused explanation of what small gestures mean to her and allowing room for unfamiliar expressions of affection."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers#person","name":"Ann Landers","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2025-06-19T16:35:42Z","updated":"2025-08-26T20:53:44Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/attachment-issues","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/attachment-issues#question","title":"How do I find balance in a relationship?","summary":{"question":"A reader has left a much-loved partner because dependence seems to be undermining the relationship. The reader wants to understand how closeness and a separate sense of self can coexist.","answer":"The response describes interdependence as a continuing balance between individual needs and shared commitment, rather than total dependence or detachment. It identifies self-confidence, assertiveness, empathy, and mutual respect as useful ingredients, while acknowledging that each couple must work out its own balance."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers#person","name":"Ann Landers","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2025-06-18T21:05:16Z","updated":"2025-08-26T20:45:46Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/are-bipolars-abusive","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/are-bipolars-abusive#question","title":"Are bipolar sufferers abusive?","summary":{"question":"A reader asks whether a parent’s bipolar disorder explains emotional and physical abuse. The question seeks clarity about whether a particular mood stage causes abusive behavior.","answer":"The response distinguishes bipolar disorder from an inherent tendency to abuse, while acknowledging that mood shifts or substances might reduce inhibition in some circumstances. It emphasizes safety, telling a responsible adult or authority about ongoing abuse, and professional treatment rather than excusing harmful behavior because of a diagnosis."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck#person","name":"Mark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D.","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2025-06-18T20:51:01Z","updated":"2025-08-26T20:29:31Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/alarming-childhood-issue","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/alarming-childhood-issue#question","title":"Is my low libido caused by childhood experiences?","summary":{"question":"A young man wonders whether anxiety about childhood experiences could explain low libido and erectile difficulties now affecting his relationship. He is seeking reassurance and guidance about where to begin.","answer":"The response raises emotional explanations as possibilities while emphasizing that physical causes should not be ruled out. It recommends a medical assessment followed, where appropriate, by mental health support, and notes that medication effects and communication with a partner also deserve consideration."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz#person","name":"Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/allan-schwartz"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2025-06-10T15:32:29Z","updated":"2025-08-26T20:23:32Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/advice-for-in-love-with-a-married-man","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/advice-for-in-love-with-a-married-man#question","title":"How do I manage a complicated love triangle?","summary":{"question":"A university student has fallen in love with a married man whose previously open relationship is now troubled. Emotional closeness has intensified, and she is torn between preserving the connection and avoiding further hurt.","answer":"The response argues that the arrangement has become painful as romantic attachment and expectations have changed. The author recommends ending the relationship and seeking a partner available for commitment, while acknowledging that either staying or leaving may involve loss."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers#person","name":"Ann Landers","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/anne-landers"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2025-06-10T08:52:20Z","updated":"2025-08-26T20:22:38Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/advice-for-delusional-friend","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/advice-for-delusional-friend#question","title":"How do I help a bipolar friend who has lost touch with reality?","summary":{"question":"A reader is concerned about a friend’s fixed beliefs involving children and a doctor’s family. The reader fears possible harm and feels responsible for obtaining help despite the family’s reluctance.","answer":"The response describes the reported beliefs as potentially delusional and discusses how psychotic symptoms can appear in several conditions. It emphasizes sensitive communication with the family about professional treatment and medication access, while noting that an adult’s autonomy complicates efforts to intervene."},"sourceAuthor":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck#person","name":"Mark Vigil Dombeck, Ph.D.","url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/mark-dombeck"},"sourceDates":{"published":"2025-06-10T08:52:36Z","updated":"2025-08-26T20:21:44Z","reviewed":"2025-09-15"},"status":"complete","summaryScope":"Editorial overview of the original question and response; original review dates apply to the source conversation."},{"url":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/advice-for-am-i-bisexual","readUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/advice-for-am-i-bisexual#question","title":"Am I bisexual?","summary":{"question":"A man in a loving relationship describes intrusive doubts about his sexuality recurring alongside depression. He asks whether unwanted thoughts mean he is bisexual or could reflect an obsessive pattern.","answer":"The response offers the author’s impression that the doubts may concern feared judgments rather than attraction, while affirming there is nothing wrong with same-sex desire. 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The thoughts are unwanted and interfere with previously happy daily life.","answer":"The response distinguishes a disturbing thought or dream from an action and suggests that anxiety and obsessive thinking may be involved. 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