“My son has put on weight and grown breasts and body hair – and he’s only nine.” The Guardian
Dear Annalisa My son was nine earlier this month. About six months ago, he suddenly put on a lot of weight and hair under his arms…
“My partner treats me like a little girl. And he doesn’t want children with me.” The Guardian
Dear Annalisa I have been with my partner for just under 10 years. We were 20 when we got together and so have grown and changed…
“I fear my five year old has inherited my depression.” The Guardian.
Dear Annalisa Since I was 14, I have had mental-health issues – from anorexia to depression and bulimia. I’m now 35. Having pursued various routes treatment-wise,…
“My husband has a fear of death.” The Guardian
Dear Annalisa My husband has an extreme fear of death. It comes up at night and I’ve generally been able to help by distracting him through…
“How can I help my suicidal, alcoholic mother?” The Guardian.
Dear Annalisa My partner and I had planned to move in together after graduation. My mum has always said she wants me to live an independent…
“Our house is a mess and tidying up seems beyond us.” The Guardian
Dear Annalisa My problem might seem pretty trivial but it is a huge issue in my life – it’s mess. I have always been messy, and…
“My girlfriend’s son makes it clear he doesn’t like me and my son.” The Guardian
Dear Annalisa I have been in a relationship with my girlfriend for four years. I have a nine-year-old son; she has a 12-year-old son. I have…
“Our dad is an angry chauvinist who puts us and our mum down.” The Guardian.
Dear Annalisa I have an older sister and a younger brother who lives overseas. We are all close and get on very well. We are at…
“I have a phobia about going home in the holidays.” Published in The Guardian
Dear Annalisa I am a long-time student and have developed a phobia about going home for the summer holidays. Each summer when I visit, there seems…
“I get tongue tied during arguments.” Published in The Guardian
Dear Annalisa I am a young woman who has a problem arguing with loved ones – specifically, with boyfriends/partners. In social and professional contexts, I hope…
Annalisa Barbieri 
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