How can I make space for my emotions and feel safe letting myself feel them? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 22, 2009 - 16 answers

Certain songs bring out memories for me and that's normal. But sometimes, I hear a song that I listened to during a particularly bad time in my life and I'm afraid that I will re-live that time, or even more stupidly, that I will re-experience it. How do I stop doing this to myself? There's some great music out there that I'm withholding myself from. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 12, 2009 - 12 answers

My mom sent me an email today acknowledging for the very first time (that I am aware of) that she experiences symptoms of Autism Spectrum Disorder. I would like to write the best response that I can to her, with some links or information about possible next steps. I don't want to screw this up, please help me help her! [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 30, 2009 - 8 answers

Will my inappropriate crush know? How do I keep it hidden? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jun 8, 2009 - 42 answers

My past experiences are coloring my perception of the present, my personal life is crashing into my professional life, help me make it stop. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Dec 5, 2008 - 17 answers

I'm terrible at having a job, and it's making my life unlivable. Help. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Apr 30, 2008 - 28 answers

How do I deal with wanting (but not planning to have) children? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Apr 21, 2008 - 15 answers

I realized recently that I’m ashamed of myself at a deep fundamental level. When I fail at something big or small, I beat myself up emotionally more than I should and feel ashamed. I realize that this is not emotionally healthy, but I’m not really sure what I can do to change the dynamic. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Apr 20, 2008 - 24 answers

I suffer from a general retardation when it comes to expressing myself verbally in romantic situations, and I am a female. And I'm 25. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 21, 2007 - 22 answers

I'm being given a second chance by my ex-boyfriend. Please help me not screw it up. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 26, 2007 - 25 answers

I am rewriting my will. I would love some advice on whether and/or how to "leave things" to (close) friends. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jan 13, 2007 - 16 answers

I become dull and emotionless for stretches of 3-5 hours at a time. I don't feel depressed, I just feel absolutely nothing. I can play my favorite, rock-out song and it feels the same as listening to CSPAN. I can kiss my girlfriend and I might as well be kissing my hand. It happens regularly, usually in the afternoon, but not every day. Sometimes coffee or food can snap me out of it, sometimes not. The difference between being in or out this "mode" is very distinct. When I'm not in the "mode", I experience a pretty full, normal range of emotions and I'm not what you'd call depressed at all. Have other people experienced this? Any ideas of what causes it or how I can beat it? I hate missing out on experiences while stuck in this zombie-land.
posted by anonymous on Dec 18, 2006 - 17 answers