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Dec 24

I Dreamed I Had Sex With a Dog. Am I Depraved?

Posted by Shawn on Dec 24, 2005 in Ask the Shrink | 0 comments
I Dreamed I Had Sex With a Dog. Am I Depraved?
Depraved? Highly unlikely. For an answer to your question about the meaning of the dream, let’s consult the professional literature, shall we?
Dec 17

Am I Destined to be Attracted to My Daughter?

Posted by Shawn on Dec 17, 2005 in Ask the Shrink | 7 comments
Am I Destined to be Attracted to My Daughter?
In general, something has to go terribly wrong for you to become attracted to your daughter in the icky way. I'll offer a few tips to keep that from happening.
Dec 10

Can Drugs Make You Insane?

Posted by Shawn on Dec 10, 2005 in Ask the Shrink | 3 comments
Can Drugs Make You Insane?
If “insane” refers to hallucinations, delusions, wildly unpredictable behavior, self-destructiveness, and the potential to spend years in prison or a state hospital, then the answer is: yes, drugs can make you insane.
Dec 3

Do Psychologists Still Use Inkblot Tests

Posted by Shawn on Dec 3, 2005 in Ask the Shrink | 3 comments
Do Psychologists Still Use Inkblot Tests
You might imagine that ink blots (aka, the Rorschach Test) are an artifact of a more primitive time in psychology. But this old test has grown up a bit, and it is frequently used to help make important decisions.

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