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Help! I’m Already Forgetting Words
Dear GoodTherapy.org, My memory isn’t so hot these days. I used to be a walking dictionary, but now I keep forgetting words. It happens every few days: I’ll be having a conversation, ... Read More
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Am I a Sociopath?
Dear GoodTherapy.org, I recently took one of those online quizzes you see on Facebook sometimes. This one was about whether you’re a sociopath or not. I love quizzes and polls, so ... Read More
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How Can I Get Out of Depression?
Dear GoodTherapy.org, I have been depressed for what seems like forever. My life took a terrible turn a few months ago: first my boyfriend broke up with me (and took all the money from ... Read More
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Help! My Friend Is in an Abusive Relationship
Dear GoodTherapy.org, My best friend is in a nasty relationship. She never spends time with her friends anymore, because her man throws a jealous fit if she’s paying attention to anyone ... Read More
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Why Is It So Hard for Me to Say No?
Dear GoodTherapy.org, I feel so strung out lately. I definitely consider myself a people-pleaser. I tend to go out of my way to make sure friends, family, and coworkers are happy, even ... Read More
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Is It Ethical for My Therapist to Work with My Ex and Not Tell Me?
Dear GoodTherapy.org, Several years ago, my wife began seeing a therapist. After a year, she asked that I join her for a session. Afterward, I began seeing the same therapist frequently ... Read More
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Do I Have an Eating Disorder or Am I Overthinking Things?
Dear GoodTherapy.org, I joined the all-natural trend years ago and loved it. I got more energy, built more muscle, stopped having stomach pains, etc. But my friends say I’m taking it ... Read More
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Help! I Want Real Answers to My Existential Questions
Dear GoodTherapy.org, Lately, I’ve been feeling like I really don’t belong in my life and my body and possibly even this universe. Every time I try and Google this feeling for ... Read More
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Help! I Am Having an Affair and Don’t Want to Stop
Dear GoodTherapy.org, I have been having a torrid affair with a coworker for seven months. It has been undoubtedly the most exhilarating, liberating, but also emotionally wrenching time ... Read More
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Should I Come Forward About Being Sexually Harassed?
Dear GoodTherapy.org, Thirteen years ago, I was a young administrative assistant for a very powerful man who is well known in my community. On more than one occasion, we were in the office ... Read More
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Help! My Teenage Daughter Hates Me
Dear GoodTherapy.org, My 16-year-old daughter thinks I’m evil. Anytime I try to use discipline, whether it’s asking her to help around the house or do her homework, I get attitude ... Read More
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Is It Wrong for Me to Want to Date Younger Men?
Dear GoodTherapy.org, Hallelujah! I just retired at age 63 after four decades in the loan industry. I can’t wait to see what retirement holds for me. After my husband died in 2004, ... Read More