Time To See A Shrink?

Dear Dr. Darcy: How do I know if I should see a mental health pro? Are my characteristics normal personality traits or symptoms of a problem? ANSWER Everyone has characteristics that when dialed up, could land us with a psychiatric diagnosis. The question is, at what volume are your traits? At a volume of 1-3,…

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Newbie

Dear Dr. Darcy, I have recently discovered that I find it really difficult to let go of a ‘failed’ relationship. I get myself so involved with the other person’s life and feelings that they feel like part of me in a very short space of time. This has happened twice in the past 4 months….I…

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Training The Alpha

Dear Dr. Darcy, I recently started my first real job. I was nervous at first as the team is made up of mostly men who are much older than me and I wondered how they would treat me as a young woman. They’ve all been great and the only problems I’ve encountered thus far have…

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How To Get The Girl

Dear Dr. Darcy: I’m an educated, professional, 52-year-old transgender woman who has recently started dating again after a decades-long relationship ended. I’ve tried online dating but it’s been very frustrating. I’ve met several very intelligent, attractive women close to my age who liked my profile enough to meet in person. The conversations have been interesting…

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