I had electric shock treatment in the 1960s. Now I want to know why
I am 83, and my life seems to have been mostly happy. But after a year at art college, I sort of disintegrated and was sent to a mental hospital after I had tried to…
I lost my partner, but our relationship was a secret so I can’t talk to anyone
Dear Annalisa, Six months ago I lost my partner. We were lovers for 22 years. You are the first person I have told about this. Our relationship was…
I want a relationship before it’s too late, but I don’t trust myself to stay safe
Dear Annalisa, I would love to be with a partner but am held back by paralysing doubts about my judgment about people and ability to work out…
Becoming deaf has made me feel insecure. How can I regain my confidence?
Dear Annalisa, I recently became deaf as a result of meningitis. I’ve got the cochlear implant and I’m doing therapy to hear well again. I was already very…
My husband unfairly blames me for our son’s eating disorder
Dear Annalisa, My husband and I have two teenage boys, the youngest being 14. Our younger son has struggled with anxiety and low self-esteem, issues that…
My 15-year-old son keeps appearing naked in front of me ‘accidentally’
Dear Annalisa, Over the past few months, I have observed changes in my son’s behaviour. He is 15 and his father and I separated when he was nine. He keeps appearing…
I’m 14 and stressed out with the pressure of school and friendships
Dear Annalisa, I’m 14 and dreading the return of feelings that school brought last year. It was a rollercoaster, and just the tiniest thing – or sometimes…
My ex boss bullied me and stole my ideas. How do I cope with my rage?
Dear Annalisa, A few years ago I took a job at a small creative company. I led a number of high-profile projects. But as I started…
My crippling fear of conflict is causing me to withdraw from life
Dear Annalisa, I have been afflicted by shame and guilt, leading to anxiety and very low self-esteem, all my life. Whenever I find myself in conflict initiated…
I can’t face getting on my bike after a serious accident – but I’d love to ride again
Dear Annalisa, Two and a half years ago, I had a serious accident on my bike. I shattered some bones (the surgeon gave me 10 out of 10 for…
Annalisa Barbieri 
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