Is there a condition where someone really dislikes dry things? And is it physiological? I hate the feeling of sand, flower, paper and unvarnished wood. My hands instantly feel dry and I feel a need to wash them just to get them wet afterwards. I don’t mean to waste your time on something so miniscule […] The post Is there a condition where someone really dislikes dry things? appeared first on PsychHelp ..read more

Every time think I’m not a normal person, because I stalk people on social media. I don’t want to hurt them or don’t write them messages at all. I don’t know what’s wrong with me, I’m trying to stop doing this. The accounts I stalk are public and I didn’t follow them on Instagram, but […] The post The accounts I stalk are public? appeared first on PsychHelp ..read more

How could clients/patients expect therapy professionals that don’t know them personally to help them get through tough life circumstances? …Especially when we know that the mental health provider communicates with multiple clients daily? Sable Thank you for your question, Sable. With any form of talk therapy, the main component is the relationship which is built […] The post How can they help me get through tough life circumstances? appeared first on PsychHelp ..read more

I’m trying to start research somewhere, but I cannot find any help online. My husband accuses me of making “strange” body movements, especially with my arms that makes him nauseous sometimes. It makes him extremely upset. I can scratch my head and he’d ask, “what was that?” We have several issues due to this problem […] The post My husband accuses me of making “strange” body movements appeared first on PsychHelp ..read more

Tourette’s Syndrome (TS)   TS is a neurological disorder, where the messages in the brain are not getting through very effectively to stop certain movements. While it is a neurological disorder it is affected by the environment that we live in; tics tend to get worse when people are stressed, excited, hungry, too warm or […] The post Tourette’s Syndrome and Tic Disorders appeared first on PsychHelp ..read more

Humans as a species are getting kinder and less violent.  Although some of the events of recent years may make this seem unlikely the longer term statistics point to an overall reduction in violence.  We are getting better at working together and developing a collective intelligence.  Trade, travel and the internet have provided us with […] The post Building empathy in children appeared first on PsychHelp ..read more

“I have been in a relationship with my boyfriend for a little over a year. When we first started our relationship, I was aware that he still was in love with his ex. She was his first love. When we started the relationship, he said that he could see himself falling in love with me […] The post I was aware that he still was in love with his ex appeared first on PsychHelp ..read more

The financial impacts of COVID-19 are widespread and will be long lasting. One impact is that some people will lose their jobs and other people will lose their businesses. There will also be an increase in competition for any positions that do become available. As a psychologist I get to see the negative impact a […] The post How to survive a job loss and maintain your mental health appeared first on PsychHelp ..read more

How to cope with lost data? Recently I have lost some serious data! Two hard drives and some memory cards. They all contain precious information and photos from my early twenties, my happiest time. I have no backups or copies.  The thing is, I am now in my late twenties and I have not felt […] The post How to cope with lost data? appeared first on PsychHelp ..read more

I have an uncontrollable instinct to gaslight my wife. I’m not sure why, but often my first instinct is to point out the negatives in every situation. I more often compliment and show her love, but I can certainly tell that my negative impulses are affecting our relationship. I have serious ADHD and I struggle […] The post I have an uncontrollable instinct to gaslight my wife appeared first on PsychHelp ..read more