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Coronavirus social distancing making my life miserable

'My evenings are now gruelling moments, please could you help'

"The only people I talk to directly are my parents. I play the guitar and try to chill, but it’s not working," says a reader. Picture for illustrative purposes only.

COVID-19: 'Trouble of staying home with husband, kids'

COVID-19: 'It’s also causing my husband and me to fight and bringing out the worst in us'

Photo for illustrative purposes only. "We have two kids, who need to be taught at home. Trying to keep up with social distancing, now we don’t have any domestic help coming in either. With all the work – office, school, meal management – I’m ending up wanting to pull my hair out," says a reader.

Coronavirus aggravated my worry about getting sick

‘With the outbreak of coronavirus, my life is in a mess. I am even afraid to step outside

I keep reading about diseases and disorders and keep checking whether I suffer from any of them, says a reader.

'I have been battling depression for years'

'I am in a state where most of the anti-depressants aren’t working': Expat, 37, in UAE

Until 2017 everything was fine but then I started going back to the same old depressed state. I consulted many psychiatrists in and around UAE, however whatever medicines they gave me didn’t improve my situation, says the expat. Picture for illustrative purposes only.

Why Worry: I can't stop eating, what to do?

I've tried everything to curb my cravings but nothing works, says reader

Food addictions come under the category of an eating disorder. Eating disorder are emotional health conditions that cause people to adopt harmful eating patterns.

Why Worry: How do I explain divorce to a child?

The child in question is only two years old; is there a way to spare him hurt?

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Why Worry: 'How do I move on from this relationship'

Ending a romantic relationship is hard, but what if it's also forbidden?

'Often, people have affairs because they are unable to get their connection needs met with their spouses. Hence, they turn away from their marriage and seek comfort elsewhere.' Photo for illustrative purposes only.

Why Worry: 'My friend has ghosted me. What can I do?'

How do you mourn a person who is still alive, wonders a reader

Give yourself permission to accept the situation that you cannot control. Let your feelings and thoughts about this situation flow freely without trying to resist them. Photo for illustrative purposes.

'I love him, how do I leave him?'

Reader asks how to leave a relationship that is making her anxious

Knowing your weaknesses and strength will help you face your partner, and will make him/her less likely to affect you, says a clinical psychologist. Photo for illustrative purposes.

'I have this constant urge to masturbate, please help'

Masturbation 'is regarded as a healthy, normative behavior in all age groups'

Generally there is no physically harmful side effects even if it is practiced regularly, says a psychologist. Picture for illustrative purpose only.

Why Worry: 'Do I have ADHD?'

People tell me I do, but what does it really mean, wonders a reader

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Why Worry: 'I laughed at a funeral'

'As far as inappropriate responses go, I'm doing very well,' says a reader

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