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<s> [INST] I was the one who ended it, and I'm so glad I did. It was the best decision I made in my life. But how do I stop the nightmares and flashbacks? It is creating a wall in my current relationship.[/INST]Your challenge is called "co-dependency." People seek approval from others in an obsessive way when they are ... |
<s> [INST] I'm a guy. If I don't like girls, nor do I like guys, does that mean I'm gay?[/INST]No, it does not necessarily. �Your sexual preference is based on who you ARE attracted to, not what does not turn you on. �If you find you have no sex drive at all, this is called asexual. �But you did not mention what you do... |
<s> [INST] I'm fine when we start becoming intimate, but out of nowhere, I will get a flashback of what happened to me in the past. I start hysterically crying and freaking out when my boyfriend obviously has done nothing to hurt me.[/INST]Have you sought the support of a therapist really qualified in working through s... |
<s> [INST] I blame my past relationship for it. I know it is bad to be this way. I want to get past it.[/INST]We humans are social beings. We learn how to BE in relationship as children. The caregiving you received (or didn't receive) set the stage for how you show up in all your adult relationships. Insecurity in rela... |
<s> [INST] I was the one who ended it, and I'm so glad I did. It was the best decision I made in my life. But how do I stop the nightmares and flashbacks? It is creating a wall in my current relationship.[/INST]From what you describe about yourself, I agree with you that ending your former relationship was a very wise ... |
<s> [INST] I blame my past relationship for it. I know it is bad to be this way. I want to get past it.[/INST]How did you come to the conclusion that you are acting needy?Is this what your partner told you or are you feeling this way about yourself?The difference is that what you'd like from a relationship may be very ... |
<s> [INST] I have been dealing with depression and anxiety for a number of years. I have been on medication, but lately my depression has felt worse. Can counseling help?[/INST]Certainly counselling can help. however, there is a caveat, namely, you will need the right counsellor with the right approach. This leads to t... |
<s> [INST] I have PTSD from childhood events and other traumas as an adult. I have panic attacks, nightmares, anger, and at times depression. I feel like I'm always on the edge or just apathetic. Can I fix this by myself?[/INST]When it comes to trauma, especially in the event that it has caused you to develop PTSD, th... |
<s> [INST] I was the one who ended it, and I'm so glad I did. It was the best decision I made in my life. But how do I stop the nightmares and flashbacks? It is creating a wall in my current relationship.[/INST]�A lot of times when you're experiencing nightmares and flashbacks, it can be a sign that you haven't fully p... |
<s> [INST] When my boyfriend gets in a snit, he gives me the silent treatment for days. When I ask what is wrong, I get nothing: no reply, no phone call. If he does reply, it is something very sarcastic and hurtful. He never admits he is wrong and never apologizes.[/INST]�This sounds very hurtful for you to be on the r... |
<s> [INST] I'm fine when we start becoming intimate, but out of nowhere, I will get a flashback of what happened to me in the past. I start hysterically crying and freaking out when my boyfriend obviously has done nothing to hurt me.[/INST]�Sexual intimacy can be very triggering for survivors even when it is both wante... |
<s> [INST] I have been dealing with depression and anxiety for a number of years. I have been on medication, but lately my depression has felt worse. Can counseling help?[/INST]My initial response: �consider a more comprehensive MH assessment to determine other factors. A medical evaluation is warranted to rule out poo... |
<s> [INST] I was the one who ended it, and I'm so glad I did. It was the best decision I made in my life. But how do I stop the nightmares and flashbacks? It is creating a wall in my current relationship.[/INST]Ending an abusive relationship is often very difficult, especially if you were very close initially without t... |
<s> [INST] My mother and I have an okay relationship. I know she loves me unconditionally, and I love her the same. However, more times than not, I'm afraid to tell her anything personal because she either doesn't listen, she turns it around and makes everything about her, or she ignores things - even when they are abo... |
<s> [INST] I'm a guy. If I don't like girls, nor do I like guys, does that mean I'm gay?[/INST]It doesn't sound like you are finding yourself attracted to anyone. �It could mean that you just haven't connected with anyone you find attractive, or that you are asexual - essentially not oriented toward anyone. �I would su... |
<s> [INST] I was the one who ended it, and I'm so glad I did. It was the best decision I made in my life. But how do I stop the nightmares and flashbacks? It is creating a wall in my current relationship.[/INST]EMDR therapy has shown great results for work with PTSD symptoms which are similar to what you described. If ... |
<s> [INST] I have been having a lot of nightmares where I am being killed in different ways. I either wake up in a panic or just crying and sweating. It has made me terrified of falling asleep and is now affecting my daily life too. Can I make the nightmares stop?[/INST]Hello, and thank you for your question. Sleep pr... |
<s> [INST] I am a survivor of domestic violence from a past relationship. Even after seven years, I still have horrible nightmares. I wake up in sweat, and the dreams feel so real.[/INST]Hello, and thank you for your question. First things first, I am so glad that you are alive and very sorry that you had to endure suc... |
<s> [INST] I am a survivor of domestic violence from a past relationship. Even after seven years, I still have horrible nightmares. I wake up in sweat, and the dreams feel so real.[/INST]Nightmare are actually very common for survivors of domestic violence. If they are affecting you the the point where you feel like yo... |
<s> [INST] I feel angry, anxious, and depressed. The PTSD I suffer is from a past relationship.[/INST]If the symptoms are to the extent that they are affecting your ability to function, you may want to consider seeking treatment. PTSD, anxiety, and depression all typically respond well to treatment if provided by a tra... |
<s> [INST] Is this something I should be worried about? Should I do something about it?[/INST]It can be tricky to figure out if a child is truly satisfied with his lack of friendships. Parents can usually tell when their child is happy. But kids who are unhappy may be masking disappointment, perhaps acting out their f... |
<s> [INST] I recently lost a friend to suicide. I'm smoking marijuana and drinking more to cope with it. How can I handle this better?[/INST]First of all, I am very sorry for your loss, and I can understand the urge to drink and smoke to try and cope. As I'm sure you understand, alcohol and marijuana may take the edge... |
<s> [INST] I'm always told I'm not good enough or trying hard enough. I put 100% in to every thing. I'm worn out, I've worked on all of my family relationships, I'm doing great in school, I'm kind to those in need and otherwise. I stick to my religious beliefs and leave room for mistakes and learn from others so I don'... |
<s> [INST] I recently lost a friend to suicide. I'm smoking marijuana and drinking more to cope with it. How can I handle this better?[/INST]I'm so sorry to hear about your recent loss. �There is such a large feeling of uncertainty that befalls those of us left to sort through these emotions of such a loss, and it's n... |
<s> [INST] I recently lost a friend to suicide. I'm smoking marijuana and drinking more to cope with it. How can I handle this better?[/INST]Let me begin by offering my condolences for your loss. I can understand how difficult this time maybe for you especially if you have several unanswered the questions due to the c... |
<s> [INST] It's been like a couple of years that I've been feeling like this. I don't want to self-diagnose, but I get so sad and cry and then I feel better. But then I get upset with people so quickly, and I hurt their feelings. It's this constant rollercoaster, and it's hard.[/INST]Hello, and thank you for your quest... |
<s> [INST] I recently lost a friend to suicide. I'm smoking marijuana and drinking more to cope with it. How can I handle this better?[/INST]Suicide is a very traumatic loss and affects survivors significantly. Everyone deals with their grief in different ways. One way I recommend to deal with the loss of a loved one ... |
<s> [INST] Is this something I should be worried about? Should I do something about it?[/INST]I recommend asking your son about the reasons he chooses to play alone at recess. If he is happy on his own and you know he has some friends, I would not be very concerned. However, there may be bullying going on at school. I... |
<s> [INST] I'm transgender, I know I am, but I've only told a few friends. I know I can't tell my family because of previous conversations we've had. They just wouldn't accept it.
My gender dysphoria is getting really difficult to deal with on my own. I need some strategies for dealing with it. What should I do?[/INST]... |
<s> [INST] I'm transgender, I know I am, but I've only told a few friends. I know I can't tell my family because of previous conversations we've had. They just wouldn't accept it.
My gender dysphoria is getting really difficult to deal with on my own. I need some strategies for dealing with it. What should I do?[/INST]... |
<s> [INST] I feel really uncomfortable when I have people's attention. It makes me not want to talk in public or answer questions in class. Can I get over this social anxiety?[/INST]you can learn lots of skills/techniques to feel more confident in what you need to do that will decrease your anxious response for sure! ... |
<s> [INST] There are intimate things she did early in the relationship, and things she had once agreed to try that she will not do now. I end up thinking about it all day. I feel rejected and think I married the wrong person.[/INST]My wife won't do things she used to doThere are intimate things she did early in the rel... |
<s> [INST] I recently lost a friend to suicide. I'm smoking marijuana and drinking more to cope with it. How can I handle this better?[/INST]Suicide is not a natural way to pass from this Earth, so many times it can be EXTREMELY tough to deal with because of the "unnatural-ness" of the event. We may find ourselves fee... |
<s> [INST] I started having anxiety three months ago. I'm new to having anxiety, and it's making me depressed.[/INST]As a past sufferer of anxiety myself, I have learned that it is a natural part of life, it is a natural part of us, the longer we try to run from it the more it entangles us in its clutches, if we deny c... |
<s> [INST] There are intimate things she did early in the relationship, and things she had once agreed to try that she will not do now. I end up thinking about it all day. I feel rejected and think I married the wrong person.[/INST]I'd say you're letting fear get a hold on you! You would really enjoy some sexual activi... |
<s> [INST] I hate everything I see in the mirror. I don't like being in pictures and always scribble out my face. It's stressing me out. I don't trust my parents enough to tell them and I don't know what to do.[/INST]This is so very common in this crazy looks-obsessed world! I meet so many beautiful people who can't s... |
<s> [INST] I spent my whole life taking care of my dad, but left because of his verbally abusive behavior. I was the only one that helped with his health issues. I feel if I hadn't left he might still be alive. I need help dealing with my grief and guilty conscience.[/INST]I see such a sharp contrast between your quest... |
<s> [INST] I recently lost a friend to suicide. I'm smoking marijuana and drinking more to cope with it. How can I handle this better?[/INST]I urge you to seek some therapeutic help for this, and also to connect with others who knew your friend, because they're likely feeling the same way. Suicide is difficult to unde... |
<s> [INST] I always feel the need to impress people, whether it's my family, the people at school, or just random people. I know that no matter what I do or how I change, there will always be some people who hate me. Why do I feel this way?[/INST]My first reaction to this is that It sounds like you rely alot on the im... |
<s> [INST] Is this something I should be worried about? Should I do something about it?[/INST]My son plays alone at recess.Is this something I should be worried about? Should I do something about it?Every mom is the expert on their children�s behavior.� First of all, I suggest checking with your son, asking him if he ... |
<s> [INST] I started having anxiety three months ago. I'm new to having anxiety, and it's making me depressed.[/INST]I agree with Cory. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) does seem to help a lot of people who struggle with anxiety. It's not the only type of therapy that can help, but it seems to help people in a w... |
<s> [INST] Is this something I should be worried about? Should I do something about it?[/INST]The answer depends on how the other areas of your son's life are doing.Is he happy or does he seem happy, playing alone during recess?Does he have friends in other social circles besides the students whom he's with at recess?... |
<s> [INST] Is this something I should be worried about? Should I do something about it?[/INST]Humans are social creatures so this can be an alarming thing for a parent to deal with, just like adults children are not the same and some children are more social than others, if he plays alone at recess (all the time) it w... |
<s> [INST] I feel really uncomfortable when I have people's attention. It makes me not want to talk in public or answer questions in class. Can I get over this social anxiety?[/INST]Since anxiety usually about anticipating a bad result, or fear of being judged negatively, as though having failed some sort of test, con... |
<s> [INST] I have a lot on my mind, but all I want to do is stay locked in my room and not socialize with anyone. Why do I feel so alone?[/INST]There is a difference in someone agreeing to try something and agreeing to continue to do it. Have you ever been willing to try something and then decided you did not like it? ... |
<s> [INST] I have a lot on my mind, but all I want to do is stay locked in my room and not socialize with anyone. Why do I feel so alone?[/INST]There are many possible issues to consider as depression �social anxieties, even medical illness. �For some, even grief creates a sense of isolation, pains from relationship br... |
<s> [INST] I've felt this way for two years. I feel so much better now then I did when it started, but it is still there in the back of my mind at all times.[/INST]Best answer that I can give to you is that some level of de-personalization is quite normal for everyone, it will come and go throughout life, kind of like... |
<s> [INST] I have a lot on my mind, but all I want to do is stay locked in my room and not socialize with anyone. Why do I feel so alone?[/INST]It has been said that depression is often the result of a blocked goal. �Often people struggle with both anxiety and depression but have difficulty determining which is the mos... |
<s> [INST] I have no friends, no hobbies, and no interest in anything. I get annoyed with everything and everyone. I am always tired, i can sleep 8 hrs or 12 hrs and im still tired. I don't know what to do. Is this normal?[/INST]Hello, and thank you for your question. It certainly sounds like you don't like how things... |
<s> [INST] I'm a guy. If I don't like girls, nor do I like guys, does that mean I'm gay?[/INST]Hi, and thanks for your question. I agree with my colleagues about researching asexuality, but I want too add a couple of things about that:Here is a website that you can start with to get some information about asexuality - ... |
<s> [INST] It's really hard to not have negative feelings about friends who don't put any effort into nourishing our relationship.[/INST]One thing I would ask is "why are you still hanging with those {friends}?" A relationship needs to be nurtured by both parties, it is a dynamic fluctuation between two people. I would... |
<s> [INST] I was in a relationship for almost five years. We were friends for a few years before we got into a relationship. He was a caring, friendly, and charming guy up until three and a half years in. He started controlling me: who I hung out with, where I was at all times, and he had a huge hissy fit if I tried to... |
<s> [INST] Ive been in an on an off relationship with a this man for almost 3 years. Even though I care about him, he continues to hurt me.
He and his wife were separated when we met. Now he's going through a really difficult divorce from her and is taking it really hard. I want to end this relationship, but I don't... |
<s> [INST] After I told them, they yelled at me.[/INST]Hello, and thank you for your question. I am very sorry that this was your experience with your family. I truly wish I�could give you some things to say to them that would change their reaction, but unfortunately I can't do that. Their acceptance of you�is a journe... |
<s> [INST] It was over 20 years ago, but the pain has resurfaced again now because I have started seeing her Facebook posts about how great her life is. I feel so angry. How can I handle this?[/INST]A mediated safe talk session between. You and your sister.Then, you and your husband have a mediated safe talk. �So both ... |
<s> [INST] It was over 20 years ago, but the pain has resurfaced again now because I have started seeing her Facebook posts about how great her life is. I feel so angry. How can I handle this?[/INST]What is going on in your life that brings up more sensitivity to the affair?The best way of handling your hurt is by noti... |
<s> [INST] Ive been in an on an off relationship with a this man for almost 3 years. Even though I care about him, he continues to hurt me.
He and his wife were separated when we met. Now he's going through a really difficult divorce from her and is taking it really hard. I want to end this relationship, but I don't... |
<s> [INST] I am going through a divorce. He is extremely angry. He refuses to physically assist me with our teenager daughter. I have no extended family support. Often times, I feel overwhelmed, tired, and joyless. I feel out of control, sad and depressed on a daily basis. I am just going through the motions of life ev... |
<s> [INST] When my daughter is stressed about a silly thing from school, she starts crying and freaking out. She is a bright student, always has a 4.0, but I am afraid she is stressing too much. I�m afraid it�s going to break her. I don't know if I should get her to a doctor or someone because this is not normal.[/INST... |
<s> [INST] I believe my partner has a masturbation and porn problem. He masturbates daily, even when I am lying in bed sleeping beside him. We have sex once a week. He is rough and worries about his needs. He never touches me, and treats me like a porn star, wanting to finish on my face or chest.[/INST]It sounds like y... |
<s> [INST] My motivation has gone away. It's hard to get out of bed. I really don't know what to do anymore. I'm miserable. My anxiety and depression have taken over my life.[/INST]One of the first steps is to manage anxiety and depression symptoms are to establish a good�self-care�routine.� Start with the most basic t... |
<s> [INST] I started having anxiety three months ago. I'm new to having anxiety, and it's making me depressed.[/INST]One of the first steps is to manage anxiety and depression symptoms are to establish a good�self-care�routine.� Start with the most basic things: Eating balanced meals, sleeping at from 6-8 hours and exe... |
<s> [INST] My motivation has gone away. It's hard to get out of bed. I really don't know what to do anymore. I'm miserable. My anxiety and depression have taken over my life.[/INST]Anxiety and Depression are challenging experiences to live with and to manage on a daily basis. I would say that both are challenges to ove... |
<s> [INST] We've been dating for two months now. I have a heavy past that gets him angry. Does he have a right to penalize me for things I did before I met him?[/INST]How is he penalizing you?Have you asked for his reasons for wanting to know about your heavy past?His answers may be very different than that he would li... |
<s> [INST] I am a young adult, and I was sexually assaulted by an older man when I was a teenager (which has really intensified the guilt/shame). However, I've been attracted to much older men since I was even younger than that.[/INST]Sometimes the reason for being attracted to older men is because of growing up with a... |
<s> [INST] It was over 20 years ago, but the pain has resurfaced again now because I have started seeing her Facebook posts about how great her life is. I feel so angry. How can I handle this?[/INST]Emotional pain is different from physical pain that way, isn't it? Even many years later, an old wound can be ripped open... |
<s> [INST] My husband and I are in our 40s. We�ve been married 17 years. Three weeks ago, he said he loves me but is not in love with me. He was going to leave me, but he said he thought about it and decided to stay. I don't know how to feel any more. How should I take what he said and not feel so hurt? He has been ver... |
<s> [INST] We've been dating for two months now. I have a heavy past that gets him angry. Does he have a right to penalize me for things I did before I met him?[/INST]Not in my book. You're only two months in? At this early stage, this is a bit of a warning sign. If he can't accept or feel comfortable with who you are ... |
<s> [INST] I believe my partner has a masturbation and porn problem. He masturbates daily, even when I am lying in bed sleeping beside him. We have sex once a week. He is rough and worries about his needs. He never touches me, and treats me like a porn star, wanting to finish on my face or chest.[/INST]There is a lot o... |
<s> [INST] I have a bad habit of thinking and worrying about what others may think of me. I really want to stop it and enjoy things.[/INST]Thinking about what others think of us is a natural tendency. Human beings are social creatures and rely on feedback from the outside world of people, places, and things to let us k... |
<s> [INST] I'm a teenager, and I just got my first job. I am a month and a half in. Yesterday, my boss pushed me to the point where I had to go to the restroom and cry. She didn't see me, and I'm glad, but when I went to talk to her about it today, I let a tear or two come out. I hate it. I feel like they're not going ... |
<s> [INST] My motivation has gone away. It's hard to get out of bed. I really don't know what to do anymore. I'm miserable. My anxiety and depression have taken over my life.[/INST]It is challenging to maintain motivation at all times, anxiety and depression can set in which can make interacting with others a �struggle... |
<s> [INST] I live a normal life. I have tons of friends and family, but I feel lonely.[/INST]This may be happening because you and the others are not connected to each other on a level which reaches your emotions.Loneliness may show the absence of feeling a variety of emotions when you are among others.How many friends... |
<s> [INST] I have twin toddlers. I experienced a death of loved one prior to giving birth. I had a horrible break up with the father. People told him he was using me for money. My ex-boyfriend had extreme meltdowns every day for three years. I�m always alone with no friends.[/INST]First, let me say that you are a survi... |
<s> [INST] When my daughter is stressed about a silly thing from school, she starts crying and freaking out. She is a bright student, always has a 4.0, but I am afraid she is stressing too much. I�m afraid it�s going to break her. I don't know if I should get her to a doctor or someone because this is not normal.[/INST... |
<s> [INST] I often get the feeling that I'm being watched, like video cameras are hidden wherever I am, even at home. I feel like people can see all that I do and are reading my thoughts. Things I read or hear on the radio seem to be about (or meant for) me, and people are talking about me when they whisper.[/INST]It s... |
<s> [INST] I have absolutely nothing to do with my life but lay in bed on my phone or hangout with my one friend. I don't have a job, my family doesn't include me in anything, and I don't have many friends. I have nothing to do besides go on my phone. I miss talking to people in person instead of online. I don't even t... |
<s> [INST] I sleep a lot. Music changes my mood. I cry every Wednesday. My mind is like a maze that even I get lost in. I don't usually feel my true emotions, but instead, I get fake mirrored ones.[/INST]What happens in your life on Wednesdays that you feel like crying? � Crying is natural. �Crying on Wednesdays may al... |
<s> [INST] I am not sure if I am depressed. I don't know how to bring it up to my parents, and that makes me miserable.[/INST]Depending on your relationship with your parents, inviting them to have a conversation might be a good first step. �If they consent then you can have the opportunity to discuss your concerns wit... |
<s> [INST] My husband and I are separated. He says he needs some time apart. He says he needs to get back the �in love� part of a relationship but doesn�t want to lose me. Should I wait or start over new?[/INST]It's not uncommon for relationships to go cold over time. It is a matter of one or the other becoming complac... |
<s> [INST] I'm a teenager, and I just got my first job. I am a month and a half in. Yesterday, my boss pushed me to the point where I had to go to the restroom and cry. She didn't see me, and I'm glad, but when I went to talk to her about it today, I let a tear or two come out. I hate it. I feel like they're not going ... |
<s> [INST] When my daughter is stressed about a silly thing from school, she starts crying and freaking out. She is a bright student, always has a 4.0, but I am afraid she is stressing too much. I�m afraid it�s going to break her. I don't know if I should get her to a doctor or someone because this is not normal.[/INST... |
<s> [INST] I am not sure if I am depressed. I don't know how to bring it up to my parents, and that makes me miserable.[/INST]I am so sorry you are struggling! �I do think it's a good idea to share your feelings with your parents and perhaps get some help connecting with a counselor or therapist if you feel that might ... |
<s> [INST] I'm transgender, I know I am, but I've only told a few friends. I know I can't tell my family because of previous conversations we've had. They just wouldn't accept it.
My gender dysphoria is getting really difficult to deal with on my own. I need some strategies for dealing with it. What should I do?[/INST]... |
<s> [INST] I am on the track and softball team. My school is small, so I play all four sports it offers. I feel obligated to do track because I'm not a horrible runner, and my dad wants me to. The catch is is that the days before a track meet and the morning of, I get sick and cry.[/INST]It sounds like you are no longe... |
<s> [INST] My boyfriend and I have been going out for about a year. I suddenly find myself jealous when I see him talking to other girls. I have never been this way before. I don't like these feelings. He said that my jealousy would cause our relationship to have problems. I told him I can't help these feelings. I don'... |
<s> [INST] I'm socially awkward. I've always want to be popular. I've had the opportunity to be popular, but every time I get i,t I'm too scared. All I have to do is talk the popular people. They're really nice to me, but I'm too scared of change. I really want to work up the courage to lose my fear.[/INST]Change can b... |
<s> [INST] In middle school and high school, my friends and family thought I was gay. I tried telling them, but they wouldn�t believe me. It almost feels like they wanted me to be. Now I�m actually starting to believe them. I know I wasn�t back then, and now I�m not sure anymore.[/INST]Use this time to explore who you ... |
<s> [INST] He is an adolescent. He has peed his pant multiple times over the last few years, all at times when he is too wrapped up in a video game or video. We have taken away games and videos for long periods of time as punishment, but after a few months of having then back, he pees his pants again.[/INST]From a beha... |
<s> [INST] He is an adolescent. He has peed his pant multiple times over the last few years, all at times when he is too wrapped up in a video game or video. We have taken away games and videos for long periods of time as punishment, but after a few months of having then back, he pees his pants again.[/INST]Sounds as t... |
<s> [INST] I am on the track and softball team. My school is small, so I play all four sports it offers. I feel obligated to do track because I'm not a horrible runner, and my dad wants me to. The catch is is that the days before a track meet and the morning of, I get sick and cry.[/INST]Does anyone notice that you get... |
<s> [INST] I don't speak up if I'm uncomfortable and hardly ever make plans for us when we hang out. He is a very open and straightforward person, so he is getting upset with me for my lack of proper communication. We've been together two years and have identified this as our main problem. Arguments have arised from th... |
<s> [INST] I'm transgender, I know I am, but I've only told a few friends. I know I can't tell my family because of previous conversations we've had. They just wouldn't accept it.
My gender dysphoria is getting really difficult to deal with on my own. I need some strategies for dealing with it. What should I do?[/INST]... |
<s> [INST] I'm having problems shutting them out and putting up walls.[/INST]It sounds like you would like to let other people get close to you and at the same time you are finding yourself compelled to keep people at a distance. Often times, when we have difficulty trusting others, it is because we have specific fears... |
<s> [INST] I am not sure if I am depressed. I don't know how to bring it up to my parents, and that makes me miserable.[/INST]You are not alone, many people fear opening up to family members about the topic of depression or mental illness. There are many different reason why some may fear telling their parents. The mos... |
<s> [INST] I have been dealing with depression and anxiety for a number of years. I have been on medication, but lately my depression has felt worse. Can counseling help?[/INST]Thank you for asking this important question. I find that there are three steps to getting ready for treatment.�Step one is expressing interest... |
<s> [INST] I feel like I am not at a good state of mind. I'm very unsettled in my soul. I'm not happy with myself or the decisions I make, which makes me not happy with anyone else. I feel like a failure most of my days. I don't feel like I'm good at anything anymore. I feel like less of a person.[/INST]It seems like y... |
<s> [INST] I have four children. One of them is in her 20s, and she cannot afford to go, nor can I pay for her. She went last year for two weeks by herself.[/INST]Of what do you feel you'd be guilty?Family vacations are not a basic human right to existence. �They are fun, ideally. �You're not violating a basic human ri... |
<s> [INST] I'm in my mid-twenties now, and my boyfriend of seven years and I want to start a life. My mother is 100% codependent on me and is extremely manipulative. She suffers from type 1 diabetes, which she uses to guilt me if I ever leave her. The problem is that I will feel guilty.[/INST]Focus more on your own lif... |
<s> [INST] It's especially bad at night time. I am scared of sleeping alone.[/INST]Being able to know you feel anxiety and write about it, is the first step to addressing and handling it!Generally, anxiety is deep fear of not being able to handle what comes up in life.��Somehow the person was insufficiently nurtured an... |
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