My best friend in the world has serious anger issues. He throws tantrums, bellows and sometimes just insults me as a way to blow off steam. He's been seriously depressed for some years now, and therapy hasn't helped dramatically so far. I've tried to set some boundaries in terms of how he acts towards me, and his girlfriend is doing the same, but he says he doesn't know of any other ways to deal with how he's feeling. What resources can I refer him to?
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posted by anonymous
on May 22, 2013 -
36 answers
A year after a run-in with some crazymeds, my emotions still feel numbed out. The meds are out of my system; what gives?
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posted by anonymous
on May 16, 2013 -
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My theory is that, of all the emotions, people find anger the hardest to deal with. I know people don't like strong emotions in general, but they seem to be worse at coping with others' anger than in the case of other strong emotions. Why is that?
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posted by EatMyHat
on Feb 1, 2013 -
51 answers
What is this non-English, possibly German word? Sounds like veetsul zooten, means emotional from an impending change.
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posted by BusyBusyBusy
on Jan 3, 2013 -
9 answers
I was recently in an Emotional Intelligence course where the facilitator discussed the "Three Chair Experiment," where three people sat beside each other without saying a word for 10 minutes. The result was the experiment was that all three people would eventually take on the emotions of the "emotionally strongest" individual - ie if someone was really happy, the other two would end up being happy too, even without talking. Or if someone was really angry, the other two would end up also being angry after the 10 minutes. I thought it was really interesting so I googled it, but couldn't find any more information. Has anyone else heard about this experiment? Are there any sites or papers out there that provide more information about this?
posted by ajackson
on Sep 30, 2012 -
12 answers
Hi - film and editorial buffs - I'm looking for examples of movie scenes that capture a feeling through a barrage of edits - lots of quick cuts strung together to add up to tell an exciting story. Like a great dinner scene, for example, that could capture the feeling of being there... This is to show as an example of how film and editing can convey mood and energy viscerally.
I don't have a great knowledge of films, so I'm coming up blank. Any help would be massively appreciated.
posted by gbeenyc
on Apr 17, 2012 -
23 answers
A girl I dated(ish) for a few weeks dumped me because she wanted less emotion in the relationship(-type-thing)/the sex. This, and the ensuing discussion, has shaken my confidence in finding a compatible match... Do most young 20s women prefer less emotion in a relationship, and see sex as a physical, recreational activity?
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posted by Jacen Solo
on Aug 23, 2011 -
27 answers
What are little things I can do each day to lower the amount in which I care what people think of me?
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 25, 2011 -
25 answers
In situations where I am stressed, both minorly and majorly, I sometimes get totally overwhelmed by the things I hear and see. It makes my heart race and I become unable to speak or think. Is this normal, or could it be indicative of a psychiatric disorder?
I know, you are not my doctor. And I plan to see a therapist once I can afford one, but that won't be for a few months.
posted by Night_owl
on Feb 25, 2011 -
12 answers
Book recommendation: Emotion and the Christian religious experience.
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posted by aetg
on Nov 17, 2010 -
14 answers
How do I cope emotionally with severe lower back pain?
I have seen a doctor, and they said that I am doing all the right things, but it will be between 2 to 10 weeks before it stops.
In the meantime,
everything really, really hurts. Cuddling my partner. Standing. Walking. Grocery shopping. Driving. Going to the laundromat. Making the bed....
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posted by Hot buttered sockpuppets
on Sep 13, 2010 -
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"Best" and "worst" experiences involving grammar and learning grammar? I think we were asked to write this to increase empathy, but I can't think of anything with any emotional weight, so I thought I'd ask for your experiences. Please answer especially if you had a difficult time with grammar.
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posted by amtho
on Jun 8, 2010 -
31 answers
I need recommendations for a mid-length piece of instrumental music which varies a lot in expressive emotional content to be used in a neural imaging experiment. Please provide links to listenable extracts (i.e. amazon mp3 clips or you tube).
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posted by leibniz
on Jun 4, 2010 -
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I have overly intense emotional reactions to literature, films, & TV shows. Please help me enjoy art like a normal person again.
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posted by granted
on Apr 26, 2010 -
15 answers
This will hurt. :( I have to share some news that will be really hard to hear. How can I minimize the pain?
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posted by sparrows
on Mar 23, 2010 -
34 answers
What have been your emotional experiences in long-distance relationships? Am I normal? I'm especially interested in hearing about your experiences with reunions.
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posted by anonymous
on Feb 3, 2010 -
15 answers
I'm scared of what my personality is coming to be. I recently broke up with my wife that I love but had no passion (kissing) with (2.5 yrs). I feel like I've controlled her a lot, do not want her to express a lot of her own self because I am very meticulous and strategic about my words, how I talk, how I present myself, etc. I think that's the same thing that happened with my ex girlfriend of two years. They love me for who I am, I'm a fun loving guy, good looking, good personality, morals, understanding, extremely caring, etc, but I'm wayyy too much of a presence and seemingly controlling to my loved ones.
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posted by Vandal
on Oct 31, 2009 -
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Can anyone with good academic-library-fu point me toward an article that argues for cultural differences between how certain keys or chords are interpreted affectively? Specifically, I'm looking for a source for the claim that perceiving minor chords as sad is specifically a Western thing, and that non-Westerners don't perceive minor chords as sad and/or they perceive other types of chords as sad (or whatever).
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posted by Dr. Send
on Sep 6, 2009 -
14 answers
How do I deal with my extended family if every moment I spend with them results in emotional turmoil and descents into deep depression much like their own?
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posted by anonymous
on Jul 25, 2009 -
23 answers
Meltdownfilter: after some traumas I finally fell apart and I'm scared about what, and how long it will take to recover.
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posted by anonymous
on Jul 21, 2009 -
7 answers
Is there a website that lets you search for songs by emotion? i.e. I want to find songs in [genre] that relate to [emotion].
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posted by rachaelfaith
on May 9, 2009 -
9 answers
My facial expressions don't match my emotions. Sometimes when I think I'm being friendly and warm, I actually look condescending, anxious or just weird. As far as I know I'm neither crazy nor autistic. How can I fix this?
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 26, 2009 -
21 answers
Please point me to some examples of people/characters imploring their future selves not to forget, diminish, or dismiss the experiences of the present self.
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posted by Beardman
on Apr 20, 2009 -
21 answers
I'm thinking of getting a tattoo of a bunch of organic molecules that represent positive traits, feelings, etc. More along the lines of serotonin representing happiness than ethanol or caffeine representing happiness. What are your ideas for emotions/ traits and their corresponding chemicals?
posted by i_am_a_fiesta
on Feb 24, 2009 -
21 answers
Nonlamephotopraphyfilter: What are some websites, books, and/or magazines that have some neat photos?
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posted by sixcolors
on Feb 22, 2009 -
17 answers
I'm looking for news stories, blog posts, photos, video clips, mash-ups or anything else that captures the impact and emotion of Barack Obama's victory, especially on a personal level.
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posted by Jaybo
on Nov 5, 2008 -
15 answers
So, how you do contend with massive, hemorrhaging, overwhelming emotion? This is also sort of a LDR question too.
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posted by bluenausea
on Sep 11, 2007 -
10 answers
