Quitting a prestigious job I really enjoyed but grew incompatible with, starting a new one that has more promise, but is still an unknown. I've listened the hell out of Moody Blues' "Story In Your Eyes" and Simple Minds' "Don't You." What other songs capture the essence of a bittersweet ending and an exciting but uncertain future?
posted by Slap*Happy
on Mar 30, 2012 -
18 answers
I've come to the conclusion that some therapy/counselling would help me a lot, but as a life-long introvert I find the idea very intimidating and nerve-wracking. Looking for tips and encouragement on starting therapy, and recommendations for a good, preferably female and affordable, therapist in Vancouver BC.
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 30, 2012 -
12 answers
What sort of resources can I use to stabilize myself from my own anxiety-linked self-sabotage, and how can I utilize them while dodging my own anxiety triggers?
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 30, 2012 -
15 answers
There's nothing wrong with my job. There's something wrong with me. Please help me to choose what to do.
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posted by b33j
on Mar 28, 2012 -
15 answers
Freaked out like crazy: I ran a red light and put myself and others in very real danger. How did I forget how to drive safely for 10 seconds?
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posted by chocolatemilkshakes
on Mar 27, 2012 -
49 answers
How do I 'get better' when I have conflicts with my own support system? My mom wants me to get better, but I'm easily irritated by her and now I'm moving to be close to her while seeking the help I need. TL;DR in the end because I just have a lot of issues :/
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 24, 2012 -
8 answers
Could a low dose (10 mg/day) of fluoxetine really help with my generalized anxiety? I can find information on its use for panic disorder, but it doesn't seem to be explicitly indicated for GAD. Has it worked for you?
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posted by dialetheia
on Mar 21, 2012 -
16 answers
I need professional help with trying to save my marriage to a person who has had profound anger, anxiety, and depression issues since childhood. I need help with leading her toward restarting therapy (and potentially toward reconsidering her insistence on no chemical treatment). Our relationship is in serious jeopardy and we have a child.
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 21, 2012 -
16 answers
Did your chronic emotions (good or bad) in early pregnancy affect your child's temperament or health?
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posted by mild deer
on Mar 20, 2012 -
18 answers
I need help staying calm and relaxed on the soccer pitch, but still play assertive. How do I reach that balanced zen?
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posted by kendrak
on Mar 20, 2012 -
7 answers
Public speaking: I know my material, I feel good about it, I still end up with horrific dry mouth. What can I do to make that ease up?
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posted by gracedissolved
on Mar 16, 2012 -
9 answers
The psychological fallout of my wife's 13-month unemployment is going to make me crack. Please help me deal.
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 14, 2012 -
31 answers
Some people say: “If you have doubt, it is there for a reason.”
Other people say: “Everyone has doubt. Don’t miss a golden opportunity because you don’t feel ready. No one ever feels 100% ready for anything until it happens.”
What is the line between a rational decision and a missed opportunity, and how do I tell the difference?
Disclaimer: Not really about the dog.
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posted by emoemu
on Mar 11, 2012 -
19 answers
I get really nervous during (attempted) sex with new people. I feel like a nervous teenager. Help me get out of my own damn head!
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 8, 2012 -
16 answers
Free, online audio resources for mindfulness meditation and body awareness sessions?
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 7, 2012 -
6 answers
(23-year-old straight male) After moving to a new city 2 1/2 years ago and suffering a series of setbacks which I've mostly rebounded from, I've found it impossible to make any progress at all with anyone of the opposite gender. I have my shit together, am well-liked by most despite having always been pretty socially awkward and anxious, and am thought of by my friends as smart, funny and charming, but I just can't get beyond the friendzone. What am I doing wrong? Special snowflake details inside.
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posted by denmarkstreet
on Mar 3, 2012 -
17 answers
So I got picked up while visiting a friend in a different city, and I made myself seem available but I have a boyfriend and have a lot of other things on my plate. How do I get out of following up?
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posted by maykasahara
on Mar 2, 2012 -
15 answers
I’ve recently realised that I have a problem with anxiety, and want to develop a “bag of tricks” to help control it. What are your behavioural strategies for controlling anxiety?
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 2, 2012 -
31 answers
Please help me deal with my fear of the giant pine tree out front falling on our apartment.
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posted by indognito
on Mar 2, 2012 -
14 answers
High School-esque Drama Filter! My friend recently told me that a friend of hers is interested in me. With my consent, she's arranged a group dinner on Friday and invited both of us along. There's no reason that this thing should faze me, but the amount of freaking out I'm doing right now is ridiculous. Help me calm down before I cancel out of sheer panic!
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posted by anonymous
on Feb 29, 2012 -
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I've lost interest in sex with my boyfriend, and find things increasingly uncomfortable in that department. What should I do?! I'm a 28 year old female, and have been in a long term committed relationship with my current boyfriend for about 3 years now. I'd been a virgin up until about 2 and ½ years ago. My upbringing was uneventful, and I've never had any traumatic experiences that I can recall involving sexuality, however I have always felt embarrassed about sex related things, which is why before my current boyfriend I always just made out with whoever I felt like.
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posted by anonymous
on Feb 28, 2012 -
15 answers
After a one and a half year period of celibacy and a general holiday from romance I am starting to see someone I really like. Can you help me deal with a whole lot of anxiety and needyness surrounding this?
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posted by anonymous
on Feb 28, 2012 -
7 answers
How can I stop messing with my cuticles and nails? I don't want sad-looking hands forever!
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posted by sucre
on Feb 24, 2012 -
26 answers
I've been with a wonderful man for 4 years and I'm panicking about ending the relationship for no good reason. I still get smiley when he texts me and he makes me laugh, he's gorgeous, but I have these sudden adrenalin rushes and an overwhelming panicky feeling that I have to end the relationship immediately. I asked for three weeks apart to clear my head, and we made it to two before I wanted him here again... but the panicking is back!
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posted by Anne Onymouse
on Feb 24, 2012 -
29 answers
Should I seek a second opinion about possible physiological sources of my fatigue, depression, and anxiety before contacting a psychiatrist?
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posted by anonymous
on Feb 23, 2012 -
16 answers
How to cope with anxiety while waiting for bad news, especially when you don't know when the bad news is coming.
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posted by anonymous
on Feb 22, 2012 -
15 answers
I gave birth via emergency c-section over the weekend. The baby and I are both fine, but I wouldn't be querying the hivemind if I didn't have a too-long and too-detailed question about what happened.
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posted by anonymous
on Feb 22, 2012 -
42 answers
I'm taking 150 mg of Seroquel which has seemed to be helping. But i need to lose preexisting weight..about 40-50 lbs. All i read on the web are horror stories about people gaining 50-100 lbs even when they are doing cardio and weights. My question...anybody here either themselves or know people who have actually been able to lose weight while on seroquel if they followed the usual healthy eating and exercise 3-5 times a week?
posted by snap_dragon
on Feb 19, 2012 -
11 answers
How to deal with severe depression and delusions? Where do I go from here? Special snowflakes inside.
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posted by Gosha_Dog
on Feb 18, 2012 -
7 answers
How do I get over the sudden fear, anxiety, frustration and embarrassment I feel when learning a new skill?
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posted by Shebear
on Feb 18, 2012 -
15 answers
BF and I (straight mid-twenties lady) have a happy, loving relationship (2 years+). But, this is my first long-term relationship and I have an anxiety disorder. I want to "check in" with him and make sure we're still on the same page about us and the future, but this is my pattern and it has been unhealthy for me. To the healthy couples - do you "check in" with your partner? Should I? Snowflake details inside.
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posted by Paper rabies
on Feb 17, 2012 -
16 answers
Looking for a CBT or similar therapist for a sixteen-year-old in the DC area, and help for dealing with parents. Snowflake details inside.
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posted by nonasuch
on Feb 15, 2012 -
4 answers
Do you know a great therapist in Brooklyn or Manhattan who helped you or a friend cope with depression? I'm trying to find a good fit.
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posted by jessca84
on Feb 14, 2012 -
5 answers
Our greyhound Hoover lacks confidence, is unhappy, and seems to have other emotional problems. We're at a loss. Help us help our dog, please.
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posted by QuakerMel
on Feb 12, 2012 -
21 answers
Uncomfortable in my own skin. Anxious. Hate my voice. Inarticulate.
How do I fix myself?
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posted by anonymous
on Feb 12, 2012 -
21 answers
Help me integrate back into the workforce after a very long absence and current difficulties with social anxiety + panic attacks.
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posted by anonymous
on Feb 9, 2012 -
14 answers
Work colleague accidentally cc'd me an email containing personal insults directed at me and now wants to meet to discuss the issue. How do I diplomatically and professionally say that I don't want to meet and would rather just ignore the email and keep working?
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posted by anonymous
on Feb 6, 2012 -
61 answers
I need help with my dating life, I'm a single straight male, 25y/o, working 60 hour weeks, with limited options.
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posted by curious-mind
on Feb 4, 2012 -
54 answers
What strategies have you employed to get over the dread of updating your résumé? Has anyone had success with professional résumé services? Are they worth the price?
posted by wensink
on Feb 2, 2012 -
18 answers
is it common to get invited for a job interview when the organization has already hired someone for the position?
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posted by fromageball
on Feb 2, 2012 -
11 answers
