Stephanie writes to Ask Alina for advice while struggling with hopelessness and helplessness following recent news of carnage in the Gaza Strip.

https://alamedapost.com/features/health-fitness/ask-alina-middle-east-carnage-brings-back-9-11-depression/

#alameda #anxiety #AskAlina #conflict #depression

Mommy's Girl writes to Ask Alina for advice after an aging parent begins to struggle with memory and becomes easily irritated.

https://alamedapost.com/features/health-fitness/ask-alina-aging-parent-is-suddenly-forgetful-and-angry/

#aging #AgingParents #alameda #anxiety #AskAlina #CognitiveDecline #dementia #depression #medication #stress #SubstanceAbuse

Mama Bear writes to Ask Alina for advice after seeing their child excluded on the playground while other kids play together.

https://alamedapost.com/features/health-fitness/ask-alina-how-to-help-kids-navigate-friendships/

#alameda #AskAlina #bullying #friendships #MamaBear #playground #preteens

Amy writes to Ask Alina for advice on how to end a volatile relationship of five years after realizing insurmountable differences.

https://alamedapost.com/features/health-fitness/ask-alina-how-to-tell-a-boyfriend-you-have-no-long-term-future/

#alameda #AskAlina #BreakUps #DifficultConversation #relationships

BZ Mom writes to Ask Alina for advice while feeling stressed-out and over-committed as part of the "Sandwich Generation."

https://alamedapost.com/features/health-fitness/ask-alina-how-to-wisely-outsource-as-the-sandwich-generation/

#stress #alameda #AskAlina #marriage #parenthood #relationships #FamilyRelationships

At close to forty years old, WannaBeAMama writes to Ask Alina for advice on becoming a mother and single parenthood after choosing to freeze eggs six years ago.

https://alamedapost.com/features/health-fitness/ask-alina-should-i-have-a-baby-on-my-own/

#AskAlina #children #marriage #pregnancy #motherhood #parenthood #EggFreezing #relationships

Daddy’s Little Girl writes to Ask Alina for advice while preparing for her parents to visit their two-bedroom apartment for half a year.

https://alamedapost.com/features/health-fitness/ask-alina-maintain-happy-marriage-while-parents-stay-for-six-months/

#InLaws #alameda #AskAlina #marriage #relationships #FamilyRelationships

SG writes to Ask Alina for advice and support after realizing they want a divorce. With two young children in the mix, SG is feeling guilty and scared.

https://alamedapost.com/features/health-fitness/ask-alina-how-do-i-tell-my-husband-i-want-a-divorce/

#alameda #divorce #AskAlina #marriage #relationships #DifficultConversation

Concerned Boyfriend writes to Ask Alina for advice while they watch their girlfriend recover from substance abuse and an eating disorder.

https://alamedapost.com/features/health-fitness/ask-alina-signs-to-look-for/

#alameda #AskAlina #recovery #relationships #EatingDisorder #SubstanceAbuse

Deep in Debt writes to Ask Alina for advice on how to deal with financial anxiety. Like many Americans, they carry debt, have no savings, and fear that a layoff would lead to serious and immediate financial trouble.

https://alamedapost.com/features/health-fitness/ask-alina-how-to-deal-with-debt-stress/

#Money #Alameda #JobLoss #AskAlina #Finances #StudentDebt