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 -
7 answers
Is there a way to control my cat's occasional bouts of short term insanity? It only happens at my mom's house, and usually at night.
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posted by scrute
on Nov 13, 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 -
16 answers
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 -
15 answers
I am tremendously distrustful of women. My therapist has encouraged me to try again. I got stood up. I'm not sure what to do.
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posted by anonymous
on Nov 3, 2010 -
33 answers
We moved two weeks ago, and my dog is still in Super-Bark-Mode at everything that moves. How can I get her to chill out and be a happier dog?
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posted by actionpact
on Oct 30, 2010 -
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I'm doing a presentation about conquering fear (of public speaking). Do you know any good jokes on the general subject of fear? Particularly on how fears can paralyze us, or how irrational fears can be?
posted by storybored
on Sep 30, 2010 -
11 answers
A very close family member is having scary surgery tomorrow. Me and my family members will be freaked out and bored at the same time in the waiting room for an extended period of time. Can you suggest some ways to amuse and distract ourselves?
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posted by pazazygeek
on Sep 22, 2010 -
26 answers
I need to go to the dentist. But, I have a phobia of injections. Not going isn't really an option, so what can I do?
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posted by mippy
on Sep 12, 2010 -
45 answers
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 -
16 answers
I have a fear that people will perceive my intentions as the exact opposite of what they really are. I'm scared the people who I feel friendly towards will perceive me as hostile, rude, or uncaring. I worry that those I love the most will think I don't care. What the heck is my problem? And what can I do to straighten myself out?
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posted by chocolatemilkshakes
on Aug 19, 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 -
48 answers
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 -
53 answers
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 -
16 answers
How to you keep your cool when there is a chance that you might die?
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posted by kuju
on Jun 24, 2010 -
45 answers
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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My anxiety prevents me from going on dates, even when a girl might be interested in me. How do I get over this?
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posted by anonymous
on Jun 3, 2010 -
28 answers
A psychological question about work -- How can I be zen and mature about a work reorganization? (I know this sounds like a boring work question, but it's really about how to get over fears of being left out or that other people are better than me.)
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 26, 2010 -
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Aside from moving, what can I do about the prevalence of white supremacy in my community?
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 26, 2010 -
25 answers
Insight, advice, perspective required for relationship dramas/attempt to become emotionally unstuck (longggggg)
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 16, 2010 -
12 answers
So I just watched a movie that has scared me and now I don't want to go to sleep because I think the aliens are going to abduct me. What do you do to get over the initial "OMG TERROR" reaction and irrational fearsfollowing seeing a scary movie?
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posted by gwenlister
on Feb 18, 2010 -
42 answers
I'm not sure what to call this but there's something off with me and I don't know what it is. I've always had a hard time with my social relationships.
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posted by Garden
on Feb 14, 2010 -
37 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 teach college. I have ADD. I have some kind of mental block against fully planning my courses.
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posted by anonymous
on Jan 20, 2010 -
6 answers
I had a large non-cancerous tumor removed a few years ago. The tumor and the two surgeries required to remove it left me unable to work for a year and $50,000 in debt.
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posted by anonymous
on Dec 19, 2009 -
5 answers
I have a near-pathological fear of talking to strangers on the phone. My expanded job duties will soon include calling clients. How do I get past this fear?
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posted by anonymous
on Dec 17, 2009 -
27 answers
How do I figure out what I can and/or should do after my undergraduate degree?
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posted by tumples
on Nov 18, 2009 -
7 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.
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posted by anonymous
on Nov 12, 2009 -
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I've been with my current girlfriend for about 6 months. We are sexually active and have intercourse about 5 times per week (sometimes more frequently). However, throughout our relationship, my girlfriend has only touched my penis twice.
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posted by anonymous
on Oct 19, 2009 -
24 answers
I'm scared of going to the dentist. How do I find one that will understand and how do I prepare myself for going to my first appointment in years?
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posted by anonymous
on Oct 16, 2009 -
22 answers
Do I give in to wanderlust? Or go back to school for a grad degree in Comp. Engr with an eye to robotics?
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posted by Rubbstone
on Sep 30, 2009 -
10 answers
My bedroom creeps me the #%^* out. What can I do to alleviate my (somewhat) irrational fears? (hacks, consumer products, etc.)
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posted by the NATURAL
on Sep 30, 2009 -
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[FearFilter]: 15 years ago I experienced an imminent death/serious injury moment that turned out ok. However, I still feel physical chills and tingly feelings even thinking about it. Am I the only one or is this common? Thoughts and stories appreciated. The science is a huge bonus.
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posted by Funmonkey1
on Sep 28, 2009 -
19 answers
Can a response be classified fear/anxiety if the expected physiological signs evoked by the stimulus are roughly the opposite of what you would expect? Or do some people's bodies respond to fear in this way?
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posted by adipocere
on Sep 22, 2009 -
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