How can I confront my brother on his (illegal) drug habits in a way that will make him actually change them; and not just hide his habits from me/lose his trust in me. [more inside]
posted on Jul 13, 2008 - 19 answers

My friend has just confided that her new husband is often verbally abusive, and occasionally physically abusive. I honestly don't know how to help. [more inside]
posted on Jul 1, 2008 - 35 answers

I am a useless procrastinator, I see it happening, and I can see the outcome but I can't help it, I feel out of control almost. It's something I tend to deal with okay at work (a more direct task-based environment I guess) but at home it's terrible. [more inside]
posted on Jun 16, 2008 - 24 answers

I need to terminate two employees this week... [more inside]
posted on Jun 3, 2008 - 8 answers

I was a part time student with a part time job. After a nervous breakdown, a brief stint in a mental hospital, and a cover-up to keep everything secret...I am in deep trouble with my job. Please help me unravel the mess. [more inside]
posted on Dec 5, 2007 - 21 answers

How to graciously end a soon to be partnership. [more inside]
posted on Oct 15, 2007 - 6 answers

Throughout my life people have done their best to make me feel excluded. In any social situation I have always been the outlier, the butt of all jokes, the chaff. Is there something wrong with me? Should I just give up on ever having meaningful interactions with people? [more inside]
posted on Oct 1, 2007 - 41 answers

An area of rural Norway I am very fond of is currently fighting a development bid by a possibly dodgy operation... [more inside]
posted on Aug 20, 2007 - 5 answers

I am in desperate need of psychological help, but the task of finding a therapist/psychiatrist, going to appointments, and obtaining a prescription for antidepressants seems completely insurmountable. [more inside]
posted on Jul 25, 2007 - 21 answers

I love my boyfriend and enjoy his company. He loves me a lot. Why then do I feel on edge when I'm near him? [more inside]
posted on May 9, 2007 - 16 answers

I'm in an unusual situation and it's proving extremely difficult to change things. Short version: I've been out of work for five years mostly due to severe depression, anxiety, and an abusive relationship, and have been trying to establish myself since recovering with no luck. I'm a bookworm with a degree who seeks an entry-level publishing position, but will take other (hopefully related, but not an absolute requirement right now) positions in the interest of establishing a recent job history for myself. (Extra long version inside...) [more inside]
posted on Apr 19, 2007 - 36 answers

How to deal with an employee who may have a drink or drug problem in a caring, conscientious manner... [more inside]
posted on Mar 6, 2007 - 7 answers

My sister is in her late-30s and a single mother of one little girl. She's stuck in an endless series of crummy jobs, severely dependent on our mother, and she is incredibly defensive and vitriolic about pretty much everything. I'd like to help her somehow. [more inside]
posted on Dec 26, 2006 - 15 answers

I am 21 and have serious money problems, including a huge debt. The problems are turning into a depression. They affect my ability to commute to work (by car). And now, To top it off, an old friend of mine hung himself 2 days ago. Why? Because of money problems. I dont want to kill myself at all, but I am deeply depressed. Happy Stories, Life Advice, or insight .. all deeply apprecaited. [more inside]
posted on Dec 5, 2006 - 58 answers

Me: fifth year of graduate school, the midwest. Her: third year of graduate school, west coast. Us: now entering our seventh year of dating and fifth consecutive year not living in the same city. Help! [more inside]
posted on Aug 11, 2006 - 12 answers

I know I can't control the internet, but there is someone looking at my website in a creepy fashion, and I don't want them to anymore. Well really, I never did. How should I deal with this? [more inside]
posted on Nov 5, 2005 - 22 answers

I think that I have ADD. I'm an adult. I can't focus on getting anything constructive done. I'm fucking over my schooling and my work. [more inside]
posted on Nov 4, 2005 - 26 answers

Need help in choosing a psychologist. [more inside]
posted on Nov 2, 2005 - 13 answers