Social Science - 25 December 2006

2006-12-25 18:04:13 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Psychology

2006-12-25 17:59:39 · 11 answers · asked by Sonya T 1 in Psychology

I know this question has been asked many times before but I couldn't find a satisying answer.
I'm 14, and I know you're going to say, "oh you're in puberty, you'll grow out of it", but I have felt this way for a long time and that kind of answer isn't going to help. Every time I look in the mirror I am disgusted. I absolutely hate the way I look and the person I'm becoming. I have become so self-conscious...every time someone makes a joke with me, I wonder if they are serious and get afraid. I worry about being "clingy" and fear that people only compliment me out of pity. I am not especially pretty and I know that but it's not like I only have bad skin or something...the way my features come together just doesn't look nice.I feel like my cheeks are insanely fat. My profile view looks hideous. I get insanely jealous of others. I've gone in and out of depression for awhile but never felt so bad about myself, and so, what can I do? I barely even want to get out of bed being this way.

2006-12-25 17:58:50 · 8 answers · asked by Alexis J 3 in Psychology

I always find myself in less than fulfilling relationships. And afterwards, I will be so sad that we've broken up. Then all of a sudden i will realize that i either hate the person or just really dislike them and figure out that we have nothing in common at all. To the point where i dont even want to see them.
anyhow, How do i stop being angry at myself for always ending up in such stupid relationships??? because i feel like mostly i'm just pissed because i can't make better decisions.

2006-12-25 17:55:25 · 11 answers · asked by Amelia 6 in Psychology

thanks!

2006-12-25 17:54:49 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Psychology

just curious what you saw, or if you might like to share, im curious.

2006-12-25 17:51:00 · 5 answers · asked by Tropicalboy 3 in Psychology

Maybe this can be reformulated like the more a man does for woman the more he loves her? Do you agree or not?
Thank you,
Maria-

2006-12-25 17:33:53 · 15 answers · asked by Maria 2 in Psychology

Is this a truthfull statement?

2006-12-25 17:32:55 · 17 answers · asked by Big hands Big feet 7 in Sociology

2006-12-25 17:20:52 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Psychology

It was not in when he came and the first time it was near when he came. The second time he pulled out. I keep having this pain on my lower left side, and it started a couple of days ago. I just had my period end on Wednesday and now I have this cramping like I'm going back on my period. Does anybody have any idea what this could be?

2006-12-25 17:16:02 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Gender Studies

How are problems like this solved?

2006-12-25 17:05:36 · 14 answers · asked by smilingontime 6 in Psychology

Umm well lately i've been depressed and I don't know what to do about it. I know around Christmas some people feel depressed. I guess it might be because i'm single but it doesn't explain why i'm depressed all the time now. I don't want to do anything but stay in my room and read or play games. I can not get my head straight at all. I always feel drawn away from people and I hate that feeling. I know I need to be more outgoing but it's hard for me. I'm really shy and I get embarressed real easy. I can't do anything without worrying what's going to happen next. You know like the future and everything. I obsess over everything now. I don't know what has happened because this is not me at all. It like all happened this year and so I have no clue what do. Umm...I was wondering if any of you out there can help me get over this time in my life? So if anybody has any advice I would absoulutely love to hear it.

2006-12-25 16:53:40 · 15 answers · asked by Angel-gurl23 2 in Psychology

What is stopping America as a whole from falling into the decadence that as led to the downfall of almost every massive major civilization on the planet?

Ancient: Greece, Rome, Egypt, etc.

Let me know if this is too vague

2006-12-25 16:50:13 · 14 answers · asked by ahoyle6 2 in Sociology

I have thought I have felt indifference before... it felt cold, empty... like a dessert of nothing... kinda scary and kinda safe... is that indifference?

2006-12-25 16:49:04 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Psychology

2006-12-25 16:45:54 · 11 answers · asked by Sleep deprived 4 in Psychology

2006-12-25 16:45:37 · 2 answers · asked by Sassy 3 in Psychology

What is Reverse-Psychology? and How do I use it to outsmart somebody or for whatever?

2006-12-25 16:41:57 · 7 answers · asked by 2ndSquad 2 in Psychology

What is some parts on the male body that by touch...turns men on??? Thanks!

2006-12-25 16:39:08 · 7 answers · asked by alirette70301 2 in Gender Studies

Joe used to be really really close to his mother. His mother is a very invasive person who tried to change him for 30 years.Joe tried to set 'bounderies' and he got guilt trips, tears, and questions at why he was so hurtful to her. At 31 Joe was so angry he almost hated her. He moved away. Joe flourished in self confidence and anxiety started to slip away without someone looking over his shoulder, telling him what he was doing wrong. But lately Joe has not been angry at her. He has not felt love for her. He felt nothing. Sad about the relationship, but his feelings for his mother where absent. No good, no bad. Nothing. When he looked at her... there was just still air. Could this be indifference? Now he swings between love, anger, and absolutely nothing.

My questions are:

1) is the 'nothing' indifference?
2)when swinging between anger and love, and suddenly 'nothing' appears... is that the road to permanent indifference if nothing changes?

2006-12-25 16:33:23 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Psychology

2006-12-25 16:30:12 · 12 answers · asked by Priya S 1 in Gender Studies

2006-12-25 16:14:38 · 10 answers · asked by ~~~Tara~~~ 1 in Psychology

What are your Views regarding the Glass Ceiling especially for the women trying to Excel in the Corporate World. You also may take ur stand either "For" or "Against" this notion.

2006-12-25 16:10:02 · 4 answers · asked by Keyur K 1 in Gender Studies

A century ago people were shorter than they are today. From the numbers I've seen, the increase among women (who used to average 5' 2" just 30 years ago, and 5' 4" a decade ago, but now are over 5' 5") is happening faster than that among men (5' 7" 30 years ago, 5' 8" a decade ago and a bit over 5' 8" now).

Is it possible that, in North America and Europe, in a few generations, women will be as tall as men?

2006-12-25 15:59:35 · 11 answers · asked by tlakkamond 4 in Anthropology

I want to change the akward relationship I have with my moms side of the family. I love them very much, but we have different views of the world. Whenever I visit them (once in a year or every two years), I completely lose who I am, I fall apart, get depressed, I stutter, I'm silent at times, I don't make sense, lose my confidence, feel and say unintelligent things, become blind, think about death. Why is that? When I'm home, I'm completely normal. I don't have any of these problems. I'm as happy as can be. Even now that I'm in college, I still feel like this. Why can't I get over it? They're into their tradition, I'm not. They believe in god, I don't. They probably think that since I'm majoring in music, I must be as stupid as hell. I don't want them to dislike me because of who I am, so I'll block them first. Please, don't advise me to see a psychologist.
Today they all called in to say "Happy Birthday" I love them, but I get this horrible feeling in my stomach when they all contact.

2006-12-25 15:46:16 · 20 answers · asked by >mjd 1 in Psychology

I read it somewhere in a magazine

How many planets do we have next?

2006-12-25 15:39:31 · 12 answers · asked by Ressst 1 in Other - Social Science

and I am not so sure that was a good thing.

But there are those woman who cry rape when it was not rape at all. I have no bad feelings about the death penalty when one knows if he is convicted of the crime he is going to die. They bring that unto themselves.

Now that said. Being that woman do cry rape when there was none the sentance should be life.
The 15 years old boy having sex with his teacher would be rape.

But I think in the case where it is a continual thing it is more two consenting people. I can't say what the penalty should be because it is rape but then in a sense it is not.

But, for a man that rapes a little child a lot of which are kidnapped and murdered, (we just don't need them people anymore), and before you answer suppose it was one of your own daughters and now days they steal children and sell them on the open market.

Don't you think that should be a mandatory death penalty?

2006-12-25 15:30:39 · 17 answers · asked by smially 3 in Gender Studies

I received this message just now from someone who asked a question about PMS. Her premise was that only 5% of the women experience it and that it was a proven fact because her professor told her so. So she wanted to know why so many women fake PMS. I then did research on it and proved that she had her facts wrong. Either she misheard her professor or her professor got it wrong, and that the correct problem was PMDD, a very rare and disturbing form of PMS. I followed it up with links to websites. She sent me the email (which I will add as added details, and I am sure you can hear the consending tone) and then deleted the question. I feel that she just didn't like to be proved wrong, and was upset that her little world was shattered.

2006-12-25 15:30:31 · 10 answers · asked by FaerieWhings 7 in Psychology

2006-12-25 15:29:06 · 5 answers · asked by myn m 1 in Psychology

My town has a man that had a sledding accident years ago. According to rumor, he was the popular guy then. Now he is a guy that needs help and kids pick on him every day. I have a 9 year old daughter that sees the best in people. I want to help this guy get the best of life with what he has been dealt. I do talk to him when I see him but it is tough because of his speech. His brain has been damaged from the accident and its hard to get through to him when you speak to him. Nobody in this town wants to help him, but I do. How do I get through to him and make him realize I am and not trying to pick but help? My wife is a hair stylist and wants to trim his crusty mop. He has been without help so long that he can't understand someone wanting to help. Its very sad that this guy has to go through everyday living this way. I just want to make it better for him. Please, some help here.

2006-12-25 15:25:08 · 10 answers · asked by dj_cosmo99 1 in Psychology

2006-12-25 15:16:54 · 21 answers · asked by Erin 1 in Psychology