I do a lot of social dancing, and after a long weekend my knees will get sore. I know that it's probably impossible to eliminate the soreness without cutting back on the amount of time I'm out dancing, but I'd like to do some conditioning exercises to build up my knees' ability to withstand that kind of use. You are not my physical therapist; having said that, what sort of exercises should I be trying, and how can I calibrate the intensity level of the exercises so that I am strengthening the knees without overexerting them?
comment posted at 12:36 PM on Jan-4-10


new year's eve was filled with good old time debauchery and fun, including some bandit kissing and recreational drug use. is this something i need to share with my therapist?
comment posted at 12:49 PM on Jan-2-10


Help me improve myself. Non-fiction book suggestions needed.
comment posted at 7:47 AM on Dec-30-09


Help! I am incredibly absentminded.
comment posted at 9:02 PM on Dec-29-09


What tactics can I employ to stop feeling zombie/crappy/zapped out after studying/reading?
comment posted at 5:23 PM on Dec-28-09


I'm smart and have my head on relatively straight. So why can't I stop eating?
comment posted at 6:26 PM on Dec-28-09


The New Year is approaching and I need some guidance on how to move forward with my life.
comment posted at 10:51 PM on Dec-26-09
comment posted at 11:01 PM on Dec-26-09


LowCarbDietFilter: How do you GAIN weight on a low carb diet? I'm on a low carb diet for health reasons, but was already fairly skinny before I started, and now I'm having a tough time maintaining my weight. Any good resources that aren't all about weight loss?
comment posted at 12:12 PM on Dec-21-09


I'm ashamed to say that, even though I'm in my mid 20s, I'm still very inexperience at this relationship thing. Recently I just met this amazing girl who I really like. Unfortunately, after trying for couple months thing didn't worked out. She rejected my advance citing I'm not acting the way she thought I should, and she found another guy she really like. Now what?
comment posted at 3:25 PM on Dec-13-09


I made a terrible, terrible mistake. I betrayed the one I love the most. Please help me sort out the never-ending chess match for redemption in my head. Long explanation can be found inside.
comment posted at 7:53 AM on Dec-9-09


Should I be wary of antidepressants?
comment posted at 7:59 AM on Dec-9-09


Can anyone help me with suggestions wording the hottest /sexiest irresistible text ever in order to send it to a jerck guy which make him desire /think of me forever and then never reply back to him?
comment posted at 6:43 AM on Nov-21-09
comment posted at 6:43 AM on Nov-21-09


A two parter: 1. I remember reading a quote by someone along the lines of 'every new 'killer web app' is a unix app. google=grep; facebook=wall; etc. Can you help me find this please? 2. Now that you grok the idea, can you tell me more analogs of unix vs web apps? Which unix apps are yet to be made webby? Which have been, but badly implemented? Which are your favorite unix apps? Etc.
comment posted at 4:58 PM on Nov-10-09


How can I improve my in game basketball shooting? I have a pretty good shot when I'm just shooting around, but it drastically falls off in in-game situations. How can I practice in-game shooting when I mostly practice by myself?
comment posted at 7:36 AM on Nov-8-09


Is there a search engine for finding techie therapists?
comment posted at 10:49 AM on Nov-2-09


How do I explain to my mom and my therapist that I feel like my depression has come back and that I'm wasting my time at college?
comment posted at 11:06 AM on Nov-2-09


I am looking for recommendations for a sequence of novels that might lead an adult fan of very trashy action to the real gold.
comment posted at 6:59 PM on Oct-29-09


Is it possible to learn C++ or matlab for financial engineering without a strong background in math or previous experience in computer science or engineering? Any advice would be appreciated.
comment posted at 3:06 PM on Oct-20-09


How do you let yourself "let go" of time?
comment posted at 8:53 AM on Oct-12-09


Need ideas for a NSFW Halloween costume!
comment posted at 3:58 PM on Oct-5-09


What kind of God do you not believe in?
comment posted at 12:48 PM on Sep-28-09


Anti depressants for mild depression? Does it really help just "get you out of a funk"? I know SSRIs are the only thing that help a lot of people get out of depression, but what about someone who can pretty much manage, but feels like it would be nice to not have to just manage?
comment posted at 9:37 AM on Sep-28-09
comment posted at 9:56 AM on Sep-28-09


Big throbbing hole in my tooth. Two weeks until the root canal. No instructions on what to do in the meantime.
comment posted at 11:52 AM on Sep-23-09


I've have boycotted getting on scales for a while now. However, I hate going to the doctor because I hate getting on a scale. This started when I was a child (I'm female) and has gotten worse throughout the years. For the past couple years, I've boycotted seeing the doctor, but I can't do that forever. What should I do? I'm a pretty healthy, female, late twenties. No major health concerns, but I do need to see a doctor again. But nonetheless, I am literally phobic of getting a scale. More inside.
comment posted at 10:12 AM on Sep-21-09


How can I minimize my chances of getting in a car accident?
comment posted at 11:41 AM on Sep-14-09


In high school, you (a dude) were an athlete, and in great shape. Then came college, and then graduate school, and then all of the busyness of career, marriage and two small children. Four years ago, you had a brief flare-up of athleticism (ran a 10k, two half-marathons, and a very slow full marathon). Now, things are worse then ever. You are heaver than you've ever been, have no energy, and are not looking so great. You know you need to work out, and watch what you eat, that this needs to be a way of life, no more excuses, there are no shortcuts, and all that. You also just found yourself in posession of a $100 gift card to Amazon.com. How do you spend it?
comment posted at 11:52 AM on Sep-14-09


21 Male & socially incompetent; How do I become more fun and interesting? Should I pretend to be happy so people will hang out with me?
comment posted at 10:07 AM on Sep-11-09


Help me to achieve a pain-free workstation. I seem to be an ergonomic freak. After my job's ergo chief and her boss have measured me, changed my chair, and lowered my desk, I still have such neck and shoulder pain after an hour at the desk that my productivity is severely compromised. For hours after, I'm in pain.
comment posted at 10:16 AM on Sep-11-09


exercisefilter: What is the best way to aerobically tax my heart so I can get the benefit they talk about to try and alleviate anxiety/depression - but! - burn the LEAST calories?
comment posted at 10:13 AM on Sep-11-09


How can I be more affectionate? I always worry that any of my attempts at affection come across as clingy, and this probably makes me seem distant. Also: how to let go of my inhibitions, and love hard? I keep worrying about getting hurt, and tell myself that if I don't fall completely in love, then I won't get hurt badly.
comment posted at 6:16 PM on Sep-6-09


What are we fighting when we fight against depression?
comment posted at 9:21 AM on Aug-27-09


Where can I find sugar and caffeine free fountain drinks?
comment posted at 3:37 PM on Jul-24-09


How to help a very depressed friend?
comment posted at 12:01 PM on Jul-21-09


I want more podcasts/vidcasts like Ill Doctrine.
comment posted at 8:18 AM on Jul-22-09


I'd like to buy a kneeling chair, but I can't find any locally to try. Do you have any tips about buying one online?
comment posted at 8:36 AM on Mar-7-09


(Relationship Filter) What's a rational, fair, and non-dramatic way to deal with mixed signals from your significant other?
comment posted at 2:17 PM on Feb-23-09


I'm about to go to trial for a reckless driving charge in the state of Virginia. According to the cop who pulled me over, I was going 95 in a 65 mph zone. I'm very scared right now of what could happen to me. In VA, reckless driving counts as a Misdemeanor.
comment posted at 2:05 PM on Feb-23-09


What do you do to feel 'good in your own skin'?
comment posted at 12:05 PM on Feb-11-09


Some people have this mysterious ability to be - disarming. Please explain this skill and help me learn it!
comment posted at 7:39 PM on Feb-10-09


I found out about his daily porn habit. It didn't bother me at first, but now it's beggining to hurt.
comment posted at 7:36 PM on Feb-10-09


Talk me down: Wisdom teeth removal and utter terror.
comment posted at 3:46 PM on Feb-9-09


Are people in therapy happier than people who are not in therapy?
comment posted at 8:41 AM on Feb-4-09
comment posted at 8:41 AM on Feb-4-09


I find myself longing to be blunt about how I'm feeling and what I want in relationships, but I worry that I'll shoot myself in the foot if I don't play the dating game. Should I stop trafficking in ambiguity and try some plain dealing for a change?
comment posted at 10:23 AM on Jan-23-09


What's your favorite two-person game?
comment posted at 11:17 AM on Jan-14-09


I need to introduce some sort of anxiety/stress relief system into my life and relaxation tapes have been suggested. Any recommendations?
comment posted at 11:31 AM on Jan-14-09


Omnibus Relationship Question: Getting married, and can't wait, but have numerous small issues I want to resolve.
comment posted at 11:47 AM on Jan-14-09