psychotherapy

Misery may be vital to our mental health

New research suggests that experiencing negative emotions is good for our long-term well-being

Tori Rodriguez, Scientific American Thursday, Jun 6, 2013 1:58 PM UTC
Life Scientific American

Self-help radio hosts found dead of apparent suicide

A motivational speaker and a psychotherapist couple were found dead in their Brooklyn home on Monday, police say

Katie Mcdonough Wednesday, Jun 5, 2013 5:34 PM UTC 33
Life Crime, Suicide, New York, Brooklyn

I’m not achieving my dreams!

I thought I could excel in everything, but now I'm falling apart

Cary Tennis Wednesday, May 22, 2013 12:00 AM UTC 25
Life Since You Asked, College, Family

Must I be the ghostly girl?

My narcissistic mother and cruel father left me fearful and in pain. Yet I want to love and do my art!

Cary Tennis Friday, Apr 26, 2013 12:00 AM UTC 16
Life Since You Asked, Photography

On bisexuality: An apology

Plus: I can't get close to him. We've been dating for two months and he still seems distant

Cary Tennis Friday, Apr 19, 2013 12:00 AM UTC 16
Life Since You Asked, dating

My bachelor husband, dancing

He's taking dance lessons without me. Who's he partnered with? May I cut in?

Cary Tennis Monday, Mar 11, 2013 12:00 AM UTC 22
Life Since You Asked, Marriage

My awful past keeps me from writing

I had such a horrible childhood that the anxiety and fear are paralyzing

Cary Tennis Monday, Feb 25, 2013 1:00 AM UTC 13
Life Since You Asked, Writing

I’m avoiding work

If you need me, I'll be the one hiding under her desk

Cary Tennis Thursday, Feb 7, 2013 1:00 AM UTC 32
Life Since You Asked, workplace

Sexual adventures in therapy

My clients come to me with fixed ideas about relationships. But I try to challenge their assumptions -- and my own

Julia Query Tuesday, Feb 5, 2013 1:00 AM UTC
Life Love and Sex, Coupling

Should I stay or should I go?

I need to crowd-source this decision; I can't make it on my own

Cary Tennis Monday, Feb 4, 2013 1:00 AM UTC 42
Life Since You Asked, Marriage

My boyfriend’s depressed and won’t seek help

I love him but I have to choose

Cary Tennis Wednesday, Jan 23, 2013 1:00 AM UTC 55
Life Since You Asked, depression

My double life in therapy

In his office, I was a successful woman with a happy marriage. In reality, I was divorced -- and falling apart

Jessica Ciencin Henriquez Tuesday, Jan 15, 2013 1:00 AM UTC 14
Life therapy, Life stories

Grad student living in terror

I love the academic life but I'm afraid to go outside

Cary Tennis Friday, Nov 30, 2012 1:00 AM UTC 20
Life Since You Asked, Anxiety

How to find a therapist?

I'm in recovery and scary memories are coming up. How do I find a professional?

Cary Tennis Friday, Nov 2, 2012 12:00 AM UTC 24
Life Psychiatry, Recovery

Will I mistreat my child?

My family was full of abuse. Am I destined to repeat it?

Cary Tennis Thursday, Oct 25, 2012 12:00 AM UTC 25
Life trauma, emdr, Child abuse

California law bans gay teen ‘conversion’ therapy

California has become the first state to ban a form of psychotherapy that tries to make gay teens straight

Associated Press Monday, Oct 1, 2012 11:35 AM UTC
News LGBT, California, Gay Rights

Guys keep dumping me

We date for six weeks and then they say, "There's no spark"

Cary Tennis Tuesday, Sep 4, 2012 12:00 AM UTC 107
Life Since You Asked, dating

She’s afraid of sex

I think I love her but we can't get past her fear

Cary Tennis Tuesday, Aug 21, 2012 12:00 AM UTC 73
Life Since You Asked, Sex

Am I abandoning my daughter?

She's 16, I'm divorced and want to move with my sweetheart. Should I stay close by?

Cary Tennis Friday, Aug 17, 2012 12:00 AM UTC 103
Life Since You Asked, Fathers, Family

Bipolar drugs suck

I'm getting treatment for my disorder. But it's no fun and I don't like it

Cary Tennis Thursday, Aug 9, 2012 12:00 AM UTC 84
Life Since You Asked, Psychiatry

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