I have recently acknowledged that my aimlessness has kept me trapped in retail and unable to find better for myself. My goal from several months ago - to find a double-digit hourly position by the anniversary of my graduation from college - is far from accomplished. I am not giving myself another year to mess up, but I'm having some trouble discerning where I should go.
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posted by Ashen
on Apr 27, 2013 -
16 answers
My husband drinks too much, and I just attended my first Al-Anon meeting. I have some questions about it.
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 17, 2013 -
18 answers
A close relative recently had a double mastectomy and is awaiting breast reconstruction surgery. She is still in recovery phase, and is surrounded by her loving and supportive family.
Because of work issues I'm unable to visit for a while. I've sent flowers, and made phone calls, but I would like to get something delivered to her either brighten her day or make this time easier or any more comfortable for her and her family.
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posted by newpotato
on Apr 15, 2013 -
8 answers
5 days ago, had general anesthesia lapropscopic surgery for salpingo oopherectomy (badly scarred right ovary and tube removed), appendectomy, D&C and exploratory surgery found massive adhesions and one intestinal cyst. Everything was cleaned up, I was sent home that afternoon with 2 days of Percocet and given basic after-care instructions.
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posted by kinetic
on Apr 8, 2013 -
20 answers
I recently bought an asus zenbook UX32VD-R43317, and I would quite like to replace the hard drive in it, reinstalling windows in the process, but I don't seem to have any way of doing so.
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posted by theyexpectresults
on Mar 31, 2013 -
3 answers
I'm trying to prove the historic strength and resiliency of California. From the Gold Rush on. Being the birthplace of aerospace manufacturing, the cradle of film and digital. Basically something that puts into perspective all the slowdowns and eventual recoveries that California has always bounced back from. Ideally from a kosher academic perspective. I'd rather not have this from the tome of an avowed Marxist as an example. Who should I read and what did they write?
posted by rileyray3000
on Mar 20, 2013 -
6 answers
Our house was broken into yesterday in broad daylight while we were at work. How can we feel safe again?
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posted by synecdoche
on Mar 16, 2013 -
31 answers
He distracted me so much while we were together, and now I'm *still* being distracted by him and we've been apart for months. Any ideas? Blizzard conditions ahead.
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posted by deliciae
on Mar 16, 2013 -
19 answers
Around 2 weeks ago I decided to actually properly recover from my eating disorder.
And I am hoping that some people here with relevant medical knowledge or personal experience might be able to give me some advice on how to proceed and information on what I can physically expect, as the information given online is often very contradictory. I live in a rural area (UK) and have had very negative experiences with the local medical professionals/counselling services (I also get the impression that most GPs will not be very well informed anyway) so I am attempting to do this very much on my own.
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 12, 2013 -
13 answers
If anyone recognises this story, please can you tell me the author? I think the story is about five years old. An ordinary man with low self-esteem is dumped by his beautiful intelligent accomplished girlfriend. She gives him a dog as a pity present, with a snide subtext that the dog is better than he is. Gradually through caring for the dog, a magnificent Alsation, and taking pride in it, the man recovers his self-esteem and becomes sought-after. It's a story that feels as if it has a lot of undercurrents and as if it's not as simple as it looks: in some way the dog stands in for the guy, or represents the guy or becomes a totem for him. Or something.
posted by glasseyes
on Mar 3, 2013 -
3 answers
My 20 year old sister has finally decided to get clean. She is currently doing the 30 meetings in 30 days, and is 2 weeks into it. Her problems are more with drugs than alcohol (she did not abuse alcohol), but as part of this she has also quit drinking. What can I be doing to help her?
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posted by anonymous
on Feb 18, 2013 -
8 answers
I started smoking weed in my early twenties, when I moved away from my hometown to a larger city in a different country. It's enough to say that I wasn't adapted well to being on my own; that, combined with the stress of a new job, a language barrier, and a few health problems that chipped away at my self-esteem, led me to take comfort in marijuana, on and off, for ten years. How do I forgive myself for the feelings of shame I have?
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posted by anonymous
on Feb 8, 2013 -
26 answers
About 30 years ago my dad had a large gun collection (about 100 total). They were stolen and only about 10 of them were ever recovered. He had a list of models and serial numbers that he sent to local law enforcement. I still have that list. is there any chance of recovering more of the guns? How would I go about that?
posted by DaddyNewt
on Jan 27, 2013 -
4 answers
Can anyone recommend a reputable and reliable Boston-area data recovery service that will provide a quote before sending in the drive?
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posted by Cat Pie Hurts
on Jan 9, 2013 -
3 answers
How does a paranoid psychotic episode end? Assuming that someone is on medication that starts working, does it tend to be a sudden thing where they wake up one day and they no longer believe in any of the huge conspiracy their mind had created? Or do they gradually stop believing the least plausible delusions one by one? Or do they stop feeling the terror associated with it first, and maybe even continue to believe that all that stuff DID happen to them, but that it isn't an ongoing threat any more? Or do they maybe just become more open to logical arguments against their beliefs?
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posted by lollusc
on Dec 31, 2012 -
11 answers
As part of a thesis project for my masters degree, I had bookmarked a bunch of pages in Google Chrome. My laptop was stolen yesterday -- is there any way to get those bookmarks back?
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posted by M.C. Lo-Carb!
on Dec 5, 2012 -
4 answers
I hate being photographed and avoid mirrors because of emotional abuse in the past. How can I overcome this, and how can I make sure I don't give my kids messed up ideas?
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posted by 5_buck_sock_pup
on Nov 19, 2012 -
19 answers
What things help with your recovery besides meetings and aa? Please share some examples of how you recovered without aa. I want to try a different way, but dont think it will work because the aa is the only way saying has been drilled in my head.
posted by Truts83
on Nov 12, 2012 -
11 answers
Let's say for whatever reason you've only slept five hours last night and have to be productive today. What's the healthiest way to compensate for a temporary lack of sleep?
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posted by mecran01
on Nov 12, 2012 -
27 answers
My fiance went on a massive alcohol binge this week, two weeks before our wedding, and has left me. Any suggestions for coping with the devastation and loss I am feeling? Portland, OR-specific suggestions are especially welcome.
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posted by anonymous
on Oct 13, 2012 -
22 answers
Is there a way to fully recover files from emptied trash on Mac 10.8.2? Or from a formatted Sandisk Compact Flash card?
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posted by slowtree
on Oct 8, 2012 -
8 answers
How can I get over periods of psychosis and depression by putting it behind me, gaining some experiences and achievements to make the relapses feel like less of a big deal?or How can I stop thinking about me?
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posted by Erred
on Sep 19, 2012 -
9 answers
My husband will be having major surgery next week. As far as I can tell, I was born without normal sick-person-wrangling instincts. What helpful or comforting things should I be planning to do to support him through recovery, at the hospital and afterwards at home?
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posted by anonymous
on Sep 16, 2012 -
21 answers
I feel like I am losing my sense of humour and am Lady Serious so much of the time. How do I get it back?
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posted by scuza
on Aug 23, 2012 -
15 answers
I'm starting a master's course soon. My mother is giving my brother a kidney a month later. Am I going to be needed at home?
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posted by Fen
on Aug 22, 2012 -
6 answers
In a stunning act of incompetence this morning, I emptied the trash on Google Drive. I have now lost access to anything I originally uploaded.
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posted by kellyk801
on Jul 31, 2012 -
11 answers
Help me recover from my recovery: advice sought on diet, fitness, repatriation, etc. after a long hospitalization.
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posted by anonymous
on Jul 24, 2012 -
13 answers
Broke up with my gf and I don't know what to make of my feelings. should I get back with her? Should I just move on ? Should I go no contact?
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posted by hildegarde89
on Jun 25, 2012 -
18 answers
I will be taking care of my friend after her surgery. Help me be the best caregiver ever.
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posted by bedhead
on Jun 20, 2012 -
16 answers
Making a change from a job that has never been a great fit--long hours, high stress, high demands on availability--to something that should be a lot better. But I'm feeling burned out, scattered, underperforming, and foggy. What are your best tips for getting your head back on straight at work when you're leaving a job that wasn't good for you? How do I make a fresh start?
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posted by 5845(f)(1)(D)
on Jun 7, 2012 -
14 answers
I had a bad allergic reaction to antibiotics on Saturday. Should I still be feeling crappy today? Uncomfortable details inside.
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posted by Perodicticus potto
on Jun 4, 2012 -
10 answers
Can anyone tell me about Narcotics Anonymous/Alcoholics Anonymous Groups for people of Asian descent in the USA? I'm not finding anything on google. If anyone can give me information about groups in the Boston area, that would be particularly helpful. Also, if
anyone who has actual helpful experience (as opposed to people who just want to speculate) can give me the straight dope as to why I'm not finding AA groups for people of Asian descent, I'd be grateful.
posted by shushufindi
on Apr 30, 2012 -
11 answers
Significant cognitive impairment following first major bipolar manic/mixed episode -- is it permanent?
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 9, 2012 -
12 answers
Raging ED-filter: My eating disorder is back with a vengeance. I need to find a way to finally deal with it (or at least make a tangible start on recovery) before my entire life gets turned upside down when I leave the country for graduate school in September. Advice? Encouragement? Kick in the pants? All are welcome (and needed) here...loooong story inside.
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posted by anonymous
on Feb 23, 2012 -
18 answers
How can I re-partition a 1.8" hard drive, connected to my laptop via a USB enclosure, when I can't get my computer to recognize that it's there at all?
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posted by cobra_high_tigers
on Jan 5, 2012 -
23 answers
Am I overreacting? I am emotionally fragile, recovering from a recent medical emergency, and I don't want my husband to be counting the hours he spends in our home office as time he spends with me. (somewhat long)
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posted by seriousmoonlight
on Dec 31, 2011 -
21 answers
What items did you forget to bring along when you were admitted to the hospital for surgery?
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posted by bookmammal
on Dec 17, 2011 -
30 answers
