I feel intense, acute, brief episodes of shame every day, several times a day. What can I do about them? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 22, 2009 - 28 answers

Help me recreate the flavor of discontinued Hamburger Helper (either Pizza Pasta or the original Cheesy Italian Shells, before they reworked and ruined it)! [more inside]
posted by kingjoeshmoe on Jul 11, 2009 - 10 answers

It seems like the only thing that can get me off is extremely unpleasant written erotica (details inside, to keep the front page clean). Do I have a problem? Should I see a therapist? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jan 30, 2009 - 47 answers

Why was cancer once considered a shameful disease? [more inside]
posted by Quietgal on Dec 31, 2008 - 40 answers

How do you shake off the shame of being diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder? Will anyone ever want to be my friend again? [more inside]
posted by beautifulcheese on Nov 22, 2008 - 40 answers

I have fucked up yet another academic semester. This is the third time--I fucked up as a freshman, took time off, came back, fucked up again, took more time off, and came back and have repeated the cycle. Only now, now that I've realized I've shot myself in the foot again, I desperately want to recover my academic career somehow. Is it possible? Is it over? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 19, 2008 - 34 answers

How can I stop thinking about my father's bigotry, hatred, and intolerance? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 10, 2008 - 42 answers

Looking for some inspiration about overcoming shame. [more inside]
posted by MiggySawdust on Aug 30, 2008 - 11 answers

Basically, I want to talk to someone without feeling judged. Both now and in general. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 23, 2008 - 16 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

Famous old quotation about men, whorehouses and shame? [more inside]
posted by gelcap on Feb 14, 2008 - 4 answers

How can I help my boyfriend face his serious, long-term roach problem? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 10, 2007 - 61 answers

Questions about a sexual fantasy that may be disturbing to some people. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Feb 6, 2006 - 40 answers

Have any U.S. cities (or cities elsewhere) ever changed their name out of embarrassment? [more inside]
posted by interrobang on Dec 29, 2005 - 41 answers

Help my students design a parade float based on the theme of Aztec human sacrifice. [more inside]
posted by LarryC on Sep 16, 2005 - 12 answers

I picked up 50 digitech guitar pedal bags at the local thrift store, cheap. My wife is laughing at me as I try to get rid of them. [more inside]
posted by mecran01 on Mar 30, 2005 - 14 answers