I'm in a difficult life situation, in addition to which I am having some problems with ADHD, depression and anxiety. I'm insecure to the point that I cannot accurately assess my situation, and frozen with fear.
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posted by bunderful
on Jan 26, 2013 -
16 answers
Math is sexy! But I am afraid of math. What class should I take to overcome my fear and get cozy with numbers?
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posted by epanalepsis
on Oct 1, 2012 -
28 answers
How long should I wait to tell my friend about my feelings? So here goes (sorry in advance for the very long post, please stick with me). First time around that I ask for advice on any website...
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posted by 560fence_cat
on Aug 29, 2012 -
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Tell me your experiences getting over fear or discomfort with dogs. My wonderful brother, bless him, loves me, but fears dogs. But now I'm getting a second one (German Shepherd puppy), the breed of his nightmares, and he is struggling. He's told me himself he wants to get over it, and I'm sure exposure and puppies will help, but I'd love to hear your own experiences and anecdotes getting past this.
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posted by Elfasi
on May 3, 2012 -
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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 -
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18 year old daughter doesn't want to go on annual family vacation because of anxiety. How does a caring single parent work through this?
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posted by kinetic
on Feb 17, 2012 -
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We have a Ford E150 van (2005) and are driving from Utah to Oregon. The last time we made this trip in we had to put on chains when crossing the blue mountains around 2003 (via I-84).
Should we get dedicated snow tires this time around?
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posted by craniac
on Dec 3, 2011 -
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I need help with my life especially what's going on with me nowadays. How to defeat my fear of failure? How should I start living a fresh life? How do I actually start?
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posted by Johnkx
on Apr 25, 2011 -
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I like to think I am a reasonable, science driven individual. I’m not religious nor particularly superstitious. But something about the upstairs of my house creeps me out against all reason or logic. I hate this and want it to be different. Help!
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posted by lilnublet
on Mar 20, 2011 -
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I'm looking for songs where the songwriter's courage of conviction is tested by fear of negative consequences. Know of any?
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posted by ultrabuff
on Nov 22, 2010 -
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How do I overcome my fear of being yelled at, and getting all disregulated when I do get yelled at?
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posted by ShadePlant
on Nov 12, 2010 -
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How do I let people love me? Will I ever outgrow my fear of intimacy? I'm in my late 20s. I'm scared of intimacy. Don't get me wrong, I'm not scared of sex. Won't think twice about a threesome, but am startled by holding hands. If a guy wants to get to know me more, compliments me, or crosses the line from being sweet to me to being sweet on me, I get super flustered. I stutter or look at my feet. I run away.
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posted by jamaisvu
on Nov 6, 2010 -
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How do I stop worrying that history will repeat itself in regards to my relationship?
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posted by daysocks
on Aug 21, 2010 -
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How do I deal with the fear of a painful medical test that I'm having in two weeks? The pain will be intense but short in duration, under 5 minutes. It's a simple procedure, done in the doctor's office, and afterwards I'll be able to do my normal activities and probably won't have any lingering sensations or discomfort. And yet, I'm having trouble summoning up the courage to go through with this, to the point where I'm becoming paralyzed with the fear. I would appreciate suggestions or anecdotes about how you overcame medical fear to do something you knew you had to do.
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posted by daikon
on Jul 29, 2010 -
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Are basements inherently creepy? Or is there some way I can make it so my kids don't fear our new basement?
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posted by bluedaisy
on Jul 19, 2010 -
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Our dog has become traumatized by the recent fireworks (I'm in the US, obviously) and is afraid to go outside at night. Even when he is taken outside he doesn't do anything - this results in late night indoor poops. What can I do to get him going in the backyard again?
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posted by charred husk
on Jul 6, 2010 -
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How to be mellow while traveling together with a friend I used to be very close to in college (but didn't date) and who I haven't seen for a long time?
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posted by wallawallasweet
on Jun 19, 2010 -
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I am getting extremely anxious about applying to colleges as a transfer student and I need advice on how to deal with it.
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posted by mind2body
on May 10, 2009 -
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Help me not descend into extreme paranoia. Last night a male intruder approached me in my back yard. Police came and "caught" him. I have always been on the fairly cautious/paranoid side of personal security so I am afraid this incident may spiral downward to a place I do not want it to go. Any thoughts? (Longer story below)
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posted by murrey
on Dec 21, 2008 -
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My previously relatively benign aversion to dogs has become cripplingly intense in the last few months, to the point that I can't make it to my house's front door without being accompanied.
I'm living in Indonesia, and don't know enough of the language to express my absolute, mortal terror or where to find English-language psychological help. I really need some help here: how can I go home at night?
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posted by mdonley
on Sep 1, 2006 -
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