I have a big project at work and it’s making me so anxious that it’s ruining my life. Deep breath, says our elder. Here are some tips that can help….

… and he says he’ll leave me if I don’t change. It’s time to stop being so clingy, and take charge of your own life, says our elder. Think positive…

I’ve been feeling lonely, but then found myself turning down an invite. What gives? Our elder helps a letter writer find some new ways to form connections. Dear EWC I’m…

Sometimes I stay in bed all day. Could I be depressed? It’s not a good idea to self-diagnose, says our elder — but I encourage you to seek help. Dear…

My stammer isn’t severe, but it’s making me depressed and anxious. Our elder has a few coping strategies to suggest — some more out-there than others. Dear EWC I want…

I don’t want to spend all summer playing video games indoors. What can I do? Our elder helps an ambitious letter writer to make a plan of action. Dear EWC…

I can’t speak to new people without my face going hot. Is there a secret to being more confident? There sure is, says our elder. Fake it till you make…

I’ve noticed that I have to be the center of attention all the time. How can I stop? Our elder has some tips on how to raise your self-esteem, and…

After eight years of working with my therapist, I have lost my family and have no friends. Was I right to kick her to the curb? It sounds like you…

All my life, I’ve been dismissed and brushed aside. I have a successful life — so why is everyone still treating me like this? Our elder has some strategies for…