Why am I Always Angry?
I feel angry a lot at the moment. I occasionally feel I am going to lose it at work or on the tube, but I mostly take it out on…
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What Is The Best Route Into Training As A Psychotherapist?
I don’t know if this qualifies as a burning question, but I wanted to ask what you would recommend to someone thinking of training as a psychotherapist? My own personal…
Our Youngest Son Is Off To Uni, And I’m Worried Our Relationship Will Fall Apart
We have three boys and the youngest is about to go off to college, and I am worried about how my partner and I are going to be once we…
My Girlfriend Broke Up With Me And I Don’t Think I Can Live Without Her
I have recently broken up with my girlfriend. We were together for three and a half years and the hardest bit about it is that we hardly ever argued and…
I Am A Single Mum Of A Teenage Daughter, Who I Adore But Life With Her Has Become A Constant Battle
I am a single mum of a teenage daughter, who I adore but life with her has become a constant battle. She doesn’t want me to have any authority, but…
I Think I Might Have Imposter Syndrome, What Can I Do?
I read an article about Imposter Syndrome recently, and almost every word struck home. It could have been talking about me. I am constantly dogged by the idea that I’m…
My Family Cannot Accept That I Am Gay
I told my mum I was gay when I was 16 and her reaction was “Don’t tell your dad”. I was really surprised; I honestly thought she might already suspect…
My Best Friend Asked Me To Be A Bridesmaid And It’s Triggered My Body Image And Food Issues
I have struggled with body image, and had an unhealthy relationship with food for years. Then my best friend asked me to be a bridesmaid at her wedding, which brought on…
I Fainted During An Operation On My First Day Working At A Vet Clinic
I have recently graduated from University where I studied Biological Sciences. I had my first day working at a Vet Clinic yesterday and during an operation I fainted. I had…
I Cannot Go On Holiday Or Stay With Family Without Having A Panic Attack
I will be 50 in a few months, and I think it’s fair to say that I’ve been an anxious person all my life. I have had the occasional panic…