Social Science - 10 February 2007

I want to speak from my heart. I’m almost 30 years old, and I’m looking at my life and what it brought me.
I grew up in a communistic country, in extreme poverty. Before my siblings and I were taken away and placed in the orphanage, I was living with my family in the atmosphere of violence and physical and mental abuse. I left the country when I was 18, as I embarked on the journey of modeling. I’ve lived all over the world.
In that long and lonely journey and pursuit of happiness I attempted to take my own life several times; few times almost succeeded and last time I managed to come out of it with 2 major brain seizures.
In a desperate attempt of trying to find myself in this world, I missed my family for 8 years now. New members of the family have been born since, and I only know them through the pictures and the Internet video-camera. My family meant always a world to me, and yet in attempt to protect myself from being hurt, I managed to disengaged and withdraw myself from everybody. I noticed that I withdrew myself from the rest of the world as well. Few people that I allowed in my life brought me the familiar pain of rejection. I’m sitting home right now and waiting for my boyfriend to come and pick up his staff and leave. Not a good feeling.
My life in general forced me to look deep inside. I went there and I faced all my fears and all my emotions that I was trying so desperately to run away from. I tried my best to embrace myself and to accept myself for all that I am. I even tried to accept all my circumstances I found myself in, explaining myself that all that is a gift from the Universe, the gift that urges me to awake.
In doing so I even felt for a brief moment that everything is just the way it supposed to be and that I am just “perfect” the way I am. For a second I felt that I am not just who I think I am, but that I am part of a bigger thing; as if I was one with everything and everybody. In that moment circumstances didn’t mean anything at all, and all I could feel was the spirit of adventure and the excitement of being part of everything. For once I wasn’t afraid, for once I didn’t care about the outcome, as I trusted the bigger part of me to take care of everything. It’s almost as if I felt free.
How can I feel this way, if not all the time, at least most of the time? How can I feel free again? What can I do to turn my life around; from the single-lived insignificant life to a major adventure? How can I fulfill my purpose here? What can I do for myself and others that would be of significance? What can I do that would make a difference?

2007-02-10 07:45:59 · 7 answers · asked by Elzbieta Trzeciak 1 in Psychology

Why have a group of European countries adopted a single currency?

2007-02-10 07:43:52 · 4 answers · asked by Economic Biotch===> 2 in Economics

2007-02-10 07:42:34 · 14 answers · asked by alleykat1971 2 in Psychology

2007-02-10 07:39:46 · 11 answers · asked by Sheri H 1 in Gender Studies

Anyone have the secret or the knowledge so that we can share it with other's who may get lonely on Valentine's Day or any other day?

2007-02-10 07:38:01 · 19 answers · asked by Believe me 3 in Psychology

2007-02-10 07:29:04 · 5 answers · asked by Reo 5 in Psychology

The task of economic policy is to create a prosperous America. The unfinished task of prosperous Americans is to build a Great Society. Our accomplishments have been many; these tasks remain unfinished:> to achieve full employment without inflation; > to restore external equilibrium and defend the dollar; > to enhance the efficiency and flexibility of our private and public economies; > to widen the benefits of prosperity; > to improve the quality of American life -Lyndon B. Johnson Former President Lyndon felt that the most important first step in the war against poverty is

a) full employment

b)a sound dollar

c) private and public economics

d)our natural defense

e)efficiency in government

2007-02-10 07:27:39 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Economics

2007-02-10 07:25:21 · 10 answers · asked by S x 1 in Gender Studies

So far, i've never been with a girl.. i'm straight and so into guys..
but I have had several dreams where i was with girls, sometimes girls that i know.. and sometimes girls that i don't..
seen my self in action.. felt it most of the time.. it actually felt good and it wasn't akward at all.. in real life, am not against homosexuality but don't see my self there..
I once had a dream where i was a guy.. but was gay..
what could these dreams mean???

2007-02-10 07:18:08 · 8 answers · asked by Deema 4 in Psychology

2007-02-10 07:18:02 · 2 answers · asked by Giggly Giraffe 7 in Psychology

Extroversion:You have high extroversion.You are outgoing and engaging, with both strangers and friends.You truly enjoy being with people and bring energy into any situation.Enthusiastic and fun, you're the first to say "let's go!"

Conscientiousness:You have medium conscientiousness.
You're generally good at balancing work and play.When you need to buckle down, you can usually get tasks done.But you've been known to goof off when you know you can get away with it.

Agreeableness:You have high agreeableness.You are easy to get along with, and you value harmony highly.Helpful and generous, you are willing to compromise with almost anyone.You give eople the benefit of the doubt and don't mind giving someone a second chance.

Neuroticism:You have medium neuroticism.You're generally cool and collected, but sometimes you do panic.Little worries or problems can consume you, draining your energy.Your life is pretty smooth, but there's a few emotional bumps you'd like to get rid of.

2007-02-10 07:17:18 · 2 answers · asked by Atila a 4 in Psychology

2007-02-10 07:07:04 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Gender Studies

i need it by sunday jan11

2007-02-10 07:02:52 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Social Science

A study of the causes of the American Revolution of 1776, the French Revolution of 1789, and the Russian Revolution of 1917 best supports the generalization that revolution is most likely to occur when

a) those in power are resistant to change

b) a society has a lower standard of living than those around it

c) a society has become industrialized

d) stable governments are in power

e) people are given too much voice in their government

2007-02-10 06:57:42 · 2 answers · asked by hottscrogginsbaby 1 in Other - Social Science

I have started to try and Practice lucid dreaming. But yeasterday i kep shifting from one place to another in my sleep . ended up in a blackness and heard a scream and than woke up.

2007-02-10 06:57:25 · 3 answers · asked by Wilhelm 2 in Psychology

I'm incredibly indecisive, I hate it and I want to know if anyone has any suggestions on how I can train myself to make decisions. I can go back and forth for hours trying to make a decision. eg. tonight. I'm invited out but I don't feel too well. I decide to stay in, then I decide I really want to go out. Then I think, really, I should stay home and get well, then I think I'm missing something. Or I can stand infront of two cafes for 10 minutes not able to decide which to go into for my lunch. Multiply this inertia by every decision I have to make, every day. Think I'm going crazy. Why can some people make a decision quickly and stick to it?

2007-02-10 06:45:34 · 16 answers · asked by bigape 1 in Psychology

a) the conception classes taken by the parents.

b) the timing of the fertility cycles.

c) the mother's contribution of a Y chromosome.

d) the father's contribution of a Y chromosome.

e) the "law of averages" finally catching up.

2007-02-10 06:44:40 · 12 answers · asked by hottscrogginsbaby 1 in Gender Studies

There have been times in my life when I felt more burdened by telling the truth rather than less restricted. Has anyone else here ever had similar occurances?

2007-02-10 06:42:13 · 13 answers · asked by The Lonely Skywolf 3 in Sociology

Suppose the government decides to increase taxes by $20B in order to increase Social Security benefits by the same amount. How will this combined tax-transfer policy affect aggregate demand at current prices?

2007-02-10 06:25:23 · 1 answers · asked by icu214meclassy1 1 in Economics

Is it possible mental evolution?

2007-02-10 06:25:05 · 1 answers · asked by Atila a 4 in Psychology

2007-02-10 06:20:54 · 11 answers · asked by Giggly Giraffe 7 in Psychology

I asked this question under women studies, but was told I would get a better response here. I am a victim of violent gang rape. And even though this happen 6 years ago this month. I'm still having the nightmare's the trust issues, the depression, the crying, and I keep reliving what happen to me. My boyfriend get's upset when I cry or talk about it like he is tired of hearing it. So I just wanted to know is it normal for me to keep going through this or is something wrong with me. Please I just need some advice.

2007-02-10 06:20:09 · 9 answers · asked by OneSexyPeach 2 in Psychology

2007-02-10 06:18:55 · 12 answers · asked by vilmaoni 1 in Psychology

2007-02-10 06:15:55 · 9 answers · asked by Giggly Giraffe 7 in Gender Studies

Got a call asking if I had lost anything.(I was coming back from the beach; we don't have snow here) Had lost naught that I knew of. The voice said I should think about it. I thought about losing anything, at which I am truly talented.
Voice phoned back, saying he had picked up my wallet in the street. News to me! Voice said it had R250 (Rands) in it. I said it could not then be mine(joke) HOWEVER Quentin found where I live and duly returned my wallet. I thanked him profusely and all he said was that maybe I could return the favour one day. I doubt he would appreciate any mention of a reward. What should I have done?

2007-02-10 06:15:31 · 9 answers · asked by retep1964 2 in Psychology

Does anyone have any positive experiences of therapy that they can share?
I am especially interested in psychoanalitical therapy and to find out what 'depth work' is.
But i'd be interested to hear about any kind of therapy that has an effect on the mind.

Please could you say what therapy you are talking about.

2007-02-10 06:15:03 · 3 answers · asked by Zag 4 in Psychology

for school
how do you get the kind of positive attitude towards work
I have to read and annotate a bunch of things and I know i need to get them done but all i do
basically i have to do a bunch of this
mostly what im dreading is doing my agrumentative essay
is stare at my work all day
procrastinate
I'll end up starting the work at 6 at night and do it until 12 when im tierd and then the work isn't that high of quality
What are some strategys that you use to get things done?

2007-02-10 06:14:01 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Psychology

Your body/image...or are your dreams always seen from your perspective?

2007-02-10 06:11:48 · 15 answers · asked by Diesel Weasel 7 in Psychology

im straight and i go to swimming i feel comfortable with this swimwear, but people just look at you.

2007-02-10 05:53:39 · 10 answers · asked by jack p 1 in Gender Studies

do you girls talk about it with you girlfrienfds??

2007-02-10 05:50:26 · 20 answers · asked by jack p 1 in Gender Studies