Personal Life Issues

Keith Compares 'Better Than Normal' To Mowing The Grass

Dr. Dale Archer — Mon, 20 Aug 2012 06:00:00 GMT

Keith recently penned an article, likening 'Better Than Normal' to cutting the grass and mental health. Do you feed your OCD by manicuring your lawn? Or do you enjoy drought and freezing weather so the grass takes care of itself? Keith takes a different approach to a weekly chore. A fun read.

Chuck Wonders If He's Normal

Dr. Dale Archer — Fri, 18 May 2012 18:00:18 GMT

Chuck asks if it's possible to have high scores on all 8 traits in my book 'Better Than Normal'. Have you taken the quizzes? How do you score?

Mike Scores High For Five Traits

Dr. Dale Archer — Tue, 15 May 2012 14:00:57 GMT

Mike scored high on five of the traits in 'Better Than Normal'. He liked my book, BUT says I don't give enough specific advice to those with the traits and combos of traits. He also thinks words can hurt, and says we should never say "disorder" rather, "condition". Do you agree that words carry that much power?

Nicole Is Miserable Because She Doesn't Want To Be Shy

Dr. Dale Archer — Fri, 11 May 2012 22:00:19 GMT

Nicole is a 20 year old college student who is shy. At home she imagines herself being outgoing and having a passion for life and ambitious. In reality, her shyness is holding her back. She's getting tired of pretending to be happy, and asks what she can do to overcome both, her shyness and her perfectionism. What would you advise her?

I Am A Recovering Bibliomaniac

Dr. Dale Archer — Sun, 04 Mar 2012 22:00:34 GMT

Hardy found out that his local university regularly dumped hundreds of books into their dumpster. So nightly he would go their dumpster and load up a truckload of books. He was given some space for his library, but the day came that the building was sold. There were too many books to bring home, and he paid to have the books destroyed. He's sick about it, and is planning another library soon. He also thinks perhaps he needs to see a psychiatrist. What's your take on this story? Does he need help, or is he justified in his hobby?