Need advice to sort out my marriage after a very stressful time - very extended explanation inside.
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posted by anonymous
on Feb 12, 2013 -
15 answers
My marriage is in bad shape and I feel a lot of anger and resentment toward my husband for his lack of initiative, follow-through, and logistical/emotional support within our household, especially during times of crisis. But right now I feel like I'm dealing with the mother of all crises, and on a practical level it would be folly to leave for at least a year, nor will I be in a position to focus on giving him one last honest shot at fixing things for months. What tools/attitudes/approaches can I adopt or employ to keep from making things worse and even more unsalveagable over the next few months?
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posted by SomeTrickPony
on Feb 8, 2013 -
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The past 3 days I have somehow managed to enter a perfect storm of personal stress. I am looking for any kind of thought-pattern-y strategies that I can use in a pinch to tell myself, so that at least temporarily, I might hold off constant weepiness.
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posted by bitterkitten
on Jan 13, 2013 -
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How do you bounce back from a serious failure? Please help me get through this awful time.
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posted by anonymous
on Nov 27, 2012 -
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I need input on the best way to organizing my thoughts and do some damage control while newly on an ssri.
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posted by anonymous
on Jun 9, 2012 -
7 answers
My friend is in extreme crisis after his wife of seven years left him completely out of the blue. I'm not sure what to do to help him. Relevant details inside.
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posted by ronofthedead
on Jun 8, 2012 -
19 answers
How will the Greek economic problems and related Euro currency issues affect interest rates and the property market in other continents, especially Australia?
posted by gttommy
on Jun 2, 2012 -
2 answers
Seeking ideas for the types of professional & social resources or services (organizations, agencies, providers, etc.) that would be included on a list of potential referrals to help people across the social spectrum deal with various forms of trauma, catastrophes & highly stressful situations.
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posted by cuddles.mcsnuggy
on Dec 16, 2011 -
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I have a very emotionally intense job, which combined with my natural introversion and lack of formal training in this field, has always been a challenge for me. Now I'm six months pregnant and crying at my desk every day. What are some resources for learning how to deal with difficult emotional work? How do social workers and crisis intervention workers learn to handle the constant barrage of tragedy? How do I get through the rest of my pregnancy like this?
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posted by arcticwoman
on Dec 2, 2011 -
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While nothing is certain, both the left and the right are noting the growing chances of a serious and devastating eurozone crisis, one which will not spare the US. What can people on the lower end of the income scale do to protect ourselves from what may become a terrible economic situation?
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posted by Hypnotic Chick
on Nov 23, 2011 -
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A year after college, I finally have a job and a place to live. And, oh god, now what do I do?!
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posted by anonymous
on Oct 10, 2011 -
17 answers
My life just tapped me on the shoulder and told me it's time to grow up. Questions about switching a job after years of doing it and maybe being pigeonholed in it inside!
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posted by anonymous
on Sep 20, 2011 -
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I have two family members in trouble in Massachusetts, and I want to talk to someone about it. I am not in Massachusetts, and I need help finding an the right "someone."
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posted by anonymous
on Jul 28, 2011 -
13 answers
Fuck! I corrupted the BIOS on a Toshiba L305D trying to update it in windows 7 (which i later realized was an incredibly stupid idea). It was a laptop we fixed and we were getting ready to sell it on our floor. Boss wants me to come in Monday with a fix. There seems to be a way to fix it using crisis BIOS recovery. But I need a BIOS.rom file. HELP!!!
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posted by NotSoSiniSter
on Jul 22, 2011 -
12 answers
Where can I find a complete listing of debt issued by Greece, including term sheets?
posted by IndpMed
on Jul 12, 2011 -
5 answers
I keep deactivating my Facebook account, but I think it can be of use to me. How can I make it useful, especially while in a quarterlife crisis?
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posted by lankford
on Apr 23, 2011 -
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Type A Filter: For those of you who have big ambitions and plans for your life, how did you arrive at them? How did you go about creating a vision for yourself?
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posted by 3491again
on Feb 27, 2011 -
30 answers
Please help me think of new ways to help a friend cope with turning 40. This friend is really upset about it, especially because she is single, has no prospects, regardless of how hard she tries, and feels despondent over it.
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posted by anonymous
on Feb 12, 2011 -
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I'm looking for a list -- or help brainstorming to develop a list -- of the noteworthy scandals, failures, risks, litigations, etc. that have been uncovered in financial services (in any major economic zone) since the start of the financial crisis (broadly since early 2007).
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posted by jameslavelle3
on Dec 20, 2010 -
3 answers
I am getting really frustrated with my flaky chemistry professor. I don't want to complain about her mistakes to the Dean because I think she's a nice person and has some life circumstances I wouldn't wish on anyone (illness of her own and single caregiver for extremely ill and challenged child). How do I get over my frustration with her, stop resenting her, and also stop feeling upset and anxious when I study?
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posted by anonymous
on Oct 26, 2010 -
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QuarterLifeCrisisFilter: I've been thinking about my future career and considering going to grad school. I only have a vague idea of what I might like to study, but I know I want an advanced degree (preferably sooner rather than later). Is this a bad idea?
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posted by funfetti
on Jul 13, 2010 -
25 answers
I'm a terrible person navigating uncharted waters. What should I do now?
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posted by anonymous
on Jun 13, 2010 -
32 answers
I’m suffering a bad reaction to a family crisis. It’s either PTSD or a general freakout, but I need advice on how to deal with this. Long, sad, family drama to follow…..
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posted by The Light Fantastic
on May 22, 2010 -
25 answers
What's the most interesting thing to do in Vancouver (or the vicinity) for four to six months? [Longer explanation inside]
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posted by awenner
on May 19, 2010 -
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I am currently doing well in a great PhD program, but I'm thinking of a major change. Please give me your perspectives on the decisions I'm facing!
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 15, 2010 -
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Does depression affect mental dexterity? What can be done to work with this impression of intellectual stagnation?
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posted by Aleatoire
on Apr 9, 2010 -
23 answers
How blown-up out-of-proportion is the swine flu scare relative to other life-threatening infections/diseases? Is it alarming enough that I need a swine flu shot if I'm going to SE Asia in DEC09/JAN10?
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posted by gttommy
on Dec 7, 2009 -
29 answers
What was the extent of the international impact of the American Great Depression compared to the economic crisis today? What are (scholarly) resources that might help answer this question?
posted by msk1985
on Oct 12, 2009 -
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I feel like I really need to decide between pursuing two career paths that each have their own advantages. I feel like I could be happy or unhappy in either one. I've been putting off the decision essentially for 5+ years now, and it's finally coming to a head. I need advice, coin flips, anecdotes, flowcharts, whatever you've got. Hope me break this down, mefi.
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posted by !Jim
on Sep 17, 2009 -
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I turn 40 soon, married. A few years ago I had what I believe to be a major spiritual awakening, but it really hasn't "stuck", to the core anyway.
I have since found the pendulum swing far the other way to where I'm a surprised to find i'm now inclined to: drink to excess, flirt with women (some pretty young), smoke marijuana/ tobacco, listen to stuff like Kid Rock and relishing the vulgarity/attitude, watch porn - (this is mostly all "private" behavior)
is this all indicative a midlife crisis situation? or "spiritual backlash"? or do i need to come to terms that i've taken a road down towards creepville?
posted by anonymous
on Aug 18, 2009 -
30 answers
How has the process of renting an apartment in Brooklyn changed because of the current economic crisis?
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posted by airguitar2
on Jun 24, 2009 -
7 answers
CrisisFilter: when I'm in a meeting and there's a question that everyone looks at me to answer, I burn up - I feel my face redden, my ears start to glow and my back heats up and starts to sweat. Why is this a crisis? I've just been made Training Manager.
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 12, 2009 -
12 answers
What responsibility does the Bush administration bear for the current financial crisis?
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posted by Lownotes
on Mar 25, 2009 -
28 answers
My father lost his wife and home to a fire. He's been living with us for six months and now I need to nudge him toward finding his own place. Am I a heartless bastard?
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posted by likeSoy
on Mar 10, 2009 -
20 answers
