Reenacting Unresolved Conflicts in Work
Susan, a fifty-four year old lawyer who had been working with child protection cases found that she could not longer function. She was having terrifying nightmares. So many of the cases she was encountering reminded her of her own terrible experience as a child. She had deliberately selected this area of work because she hoped to rescue children from child abuse and neglect like she had not been rescued herself. She could well remember so many times lying in bed with a bruised body or bruised emotions wondering why her teacher didn’t notice or the neighbours across the street...
Read MoreAntidepressants to Control Libido
Joan, a single mother of 2 adolescent children is referred to me for consultation because of a return of her depression. Much of that depression seemed to relate to her struggles as a single parent, “I hate being alone. Sometimes I resent my children and then I hate myself. I am struggling with my loneliness and desire for a man.” On further inquiry she admitted that she had strong sexual urges. Her depression was not responding to the antidepressants given to her, however she said, “When I take these antidepressants my libido is so much less. Quite frankly that is why I take...
Read MoreOral Sexual Abuse of Forced Breastfeeding
Sarah, 42 was referred to me by her family physician for consultation and possible treatment because of persistent, repeated depression that had not responded well to a wide variety of treatment. In addition to the depression that was hounding her, Sarah told me she had marital and sexual problems. She had frequent illnesses, wide mood swings, irritability, difficulty with her children and severe sleep problems. She had been treated by a number of psychiatrists and psychologists and a variety of modalities including most types of anti-depressant medication and a number in inpatient...
Read MoreHuman Male Protective Instinct of Pregnancy Partner
Susan a large, handsome Polynesian woman stated that as she got larger and larger, she became a “man magnet”. She couldn’t understand it. She felt her looks were pretty disgusting, but men kept flocking about her. She noticed that, as they did so, her husband got increasingly aggressive and protective. She said that normally he would not help her when she brought home the groceries, but when he detected she was pregnant he became very, very interested in stocking the shelves. Men’s paternal, protective and nurturing behaviour is elicited as a woman talks fondly...
Read MorePost Abortion Women, Quick to cancel hysterectomy
1. A nurse who works with a physician specializing in the treatment of menopausal women, recently discovered that those women who had abortions are much more likely to cancel their hysterectomy at the last moment. Conclusion – Many who had an abortion when they were young hung onto the illusion that they would have children later. If a hysterectomy is recommended for menorrhagia, fibroids etc. women are confronted with the final denouncements that they will never have children; they will never hear the voice of children crying; they will never hold a naked infant to their breast. Rather...
Read MoreAnger
So many millions of people struggle with anger. It seems humans can’t get it quite right. Some people suppress it all their lives long and others can’t control the expression, so they hurt those near and dear to them. Why is anger such a problem when it is as universal, natural and normal as sleeping? The following are facts about anger: Anger is inevitable. It can’t be avoided by anyone. Anger is both human and divine. Anger comes from, in descending order of frequency: 1) pain, especially the pain from being neglected, 2) fear,...
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