Social Science - 7 April 2007

I went out with a guy and lent him what totals to £11000 after we broke up. I was 24-25. He calls once in a bue moon. Though he probably believes that because hes borrrowed that amount of money he has control over me. Im 27 now and started seeing a guy who seemed caring but i rarley hear from. And only seems to be after 1 thing. Yet im tempted to call him when Im bored as I have not long moved out of my parents house and its a bit lonely. I didnt start dating till 24 and my relationships arnt really relationships at all. Ive had councelling but it pointed out the flaws and it was just someone to speak to really. Do you think maybe Cognitive behavioural therapy is worth a try? I am reading self help books also but its keeping with the advice that I find difficult. Why is so hard to find someone nice to care about me. Its not like im looking to hard or acting desperate?
I try to occupy my mind with books exercise cleaning. i work unsociable hours so groups are difficult.

2007-04-07 23:43:25 · 14 answers · asked by Hybrid 2 in Psychology

2007-04-07 23:27:33 · 31 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sociology

Noisey eaters
Chewing gums schlompers
People who offer a cup of tea and hold the edge of the cup with there fingers.....

I think that covers it.....

What annoys you???

2007-04-07 23:19:39 · 155 answers · asked by untanuta 5 in Other - Social Science

i have had these dreams a couple of times and want to know what it means

and it was very dark

i dream like i am seeing myself fall veryvery deep

and when i suddenly wake up i feel like as if i really just fell

2007-04-07 22:44:30 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Psychology

is it because people that make less money are bitter of those who make more?

2007-04-07 22:10:06 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Psychology

Last week I was reading some ancient literature about dreams, and was curious what it would mean for a man to dream of having intercourse with another man. I did not search for an answer then. But yesterday I dreamt that I was having sexual intercourse with a man, there were eight men, and they were all waiting for me to sleep with them. I only slept with one of them.

I am not gay, and have a free attitude towards gays. I was doing a sort of research about them a month ago on the internet, met a lot; associated with them. I know I am not gay; but why would I have a dream having intercourse with one of eight men??

2007-04-07 22:05:00 · 11 answers · asked by Amil Khassim 2 in Psychology

2007-04-07 21:55:33 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Psychology

2007-04-07 21:38:27 · 17 answers · asked by maddy 1 in Psychology

feminist BS propaganda ?? do you agree??

divorce settlement (in what way is this fair?)
child custody (90%??)
rape charge(guilthy until proven innocent, word of female victim taken over supposed male aggressor??)
Do not call me a sex object!!??

2007-04-07 21:30:32 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Gender Studies

2007-04-07 21:27:40 · 20 answers · asked by rusalka 3 in Psychology

Now a days we appear to have become more of a secular society. On a small scale (because the question is not about wars started by religion) within communities and countries is religion important, do we really need it, or is it out dated and can we only rely on ourselves? Let me know?

2007-04-07 21:25:48 · 25 answers · asked by Darkchild 3 in Psychology

I'm 19 and would never let that be my life ,why do so many other women?

2007-04-07 21:10:44 · 29 answers · asked by Anonymous in Gender Studies

Would it be wrong to rape, torture, and/or kill someone(s) if after the act you go back in time and undo the deed, but you (and only you) retain the memory of the act?

2007-04-07 20:44:25 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Psychology

Eg: with your table, room.. things are scattered everywhere. Is it true that it's difficult to change a habit like this?

2007-04-07 20:21:49 · 11 answers · asked by Muffin 4 in Psychology

This is a follow-up to my last question: Does homosexuality exist because of intolerance?

So I am going to assume evolution works towards the benefit of entire species and individuals within that species do not have to procreate to obtain this, e.g. worker bees. I'm also going to assume evolution starts off with every animal for themselves and at some point they evolve beyond that; to where we have species collectively combining their own unique genetic talents together to form societies, instead of having every member of the species equipted with every possible positive trait.

If this is true we have to look at the definition of the human species in terms of our collective genetic traits and sociology, how we manage these traits. A genetic trait being something that must serve an essential purpose to be successfully developed over time, as opposed to a genetic mutation which just appears. What does/did homosexuality contribute to humanity in order justify its prevalence?

2007-04-07 20:16:34 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Anthropology

Let's just say, I don't believe in myself, and I really want to, but I just don't know how.

2007-04-07 20:03:17 · 16 answers · asked by Coolbear4 4 in Psychology

What if the problems themselves are long term? What if every approach and attempt you make to change it leads you back to the same place you started, and a few of those times even worse then when you started?
What do you do when those closest to you abandon you for no real reason? (or if there is a reason, you are never made aware of it.)
What happens when arrogant little snots are given the world on a platter and yet no matter what you do, it never works in your favor.
At what point is one allowed to give up? I pretty much gave what I had and more, and I just cannot do it anymore, the more I try, the less I gain.
Im tired of the hurt, and the bullshit, and the lies.
They suggest that suicide is a selfish act, and maybe it is, but then again you can ask those who know me, and more then a few will say I'm a very generous person, even overly generous. So at what point am I allowed to be selfish?
I am tired of being the disappointment and the loser and whatever I had left is gone

2007-04-07 20:01:26 · 2 answers · asked by Just Cub 2 in Psychology

2007-04-07 19:35:28 · 2 answers · asked by th 1 in Economics

Hi, I'm in a debate and my stand is straight A's gurantee's success in life.
Why does it? (If you can rebut ur own points that would be good too)
Also the definition of "straight A's" and "success"

2007-04-07 19:34:30 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Psychology

Today I had a conversation with stranger, I realised this bloke who is working in a blue-collar industry earns about 37% more than what I might be earning if I'm able to obtain a full time in my field of study at tertiary level. I haven't been able to find a job for 6 months. But yet again I know my parents will be ashamed if I did the job this person was doing as no skill was required of the job. Yet at the same time, I am also very objected against the top echelon of the society earning a disproportionate amount of income, because most of the time it is far beyond what their technical expertise is really worth and it makes catching up almost impossible. How does one justify the worth of living in such a contradictory world where there exist this conundrum of skewed meritocracy? How can one live at peace with oneself?

2007-04-07 19:12:44 · 3 answers · asked by Wol*5f 1 in Economics

Do you think that Earth will say to you you are abusing me I gave you life.But you keep on pushing me and asking me to accomodate your always increasing demands. Earth would say Ime sore and as much as i love you I am getting weak because my biosphere is---

2007-04-07 18:52:30 · 11 answers · asked by zyp_john 2 in Psychology

Your come on line gets tiresome. Get a real job.

2007-04-07 18:47:35 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Gender Studies

2007-04-07 18:41:07 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Psychology

I agree. I agree wholeheartedly.

2007-04-07 18:09:29 · 17 answers · asked by uglyvanity 3 in Psychology

2007-04-07 18:07:08 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Psychology

I've never set out to intentionally hurt another person, but I know that that doesn't make it ok that I have hurt someone very close to me, not physically, but emotionally. Because I lied to this person while I was ridiculously drunk, he went through 11 hours or more on a search for me in another state, at homeless shelters, police stations, alleys...etc., and all of this because I was a drunk lier wanting attention. I've been drunk before and know that I turn into this horrible creature, but I've never done anything this heartless and hurtful before, I hate myself and know now that I can never touch alcohol again. I don't know how I could have worried him and hurt him so much. He thought that maybe I could be dead. It was horrible what I did. I made him think that I was suicidal and that is an unforgivable act. Can you please give an honest answer and tell me something you've done that you regret the most and feel guilty for. I feel so alone in my pain and need forgiveness.

2007-04-07 17:49:33 · 13 answers · asked by peaceseeker 2 in Psychology

Which four would you use?

2007-04-07 16:39:41 · 19 answers · asked by Yellowstonedogs 7 in Psychology

By Lindsey Tanner, Associated Press
CHICAGO — In a case fraught with ethical questions, the parents of a severely mentally and physically disabled child have stunted her growth to keep their little "pillow angel" a manageable and more portable size.
ON DEADLINE: Debate the case, read family's blog

The bedridden 9-year-old girl had her uterus and breast tissue removed at a Seattle hospital and received large doses of hormones to halt her growth. She is now 4-foot-5; her parents say she would otherwise probably reach a normal 5-foot-6.

The case has captured attention nationwide and abroad via the Internet, with some decrying the parents' actions as perverse and akin to eugenics. Some ethicists question the parents' claim that the drastic treatment will benefit their daughter and allow them to continue caring for her at home.

University of Pennsylvania ethicist Art Caplan said the case is troubling and reflects "slippery slope" thinking among parents who believe "the way to deal with my kid with permanent behavioral problems is to put them into permanent childhood."

Right or wrong, the couple's decision highlights a dilemma thousands of parents face in struggling to care for severely disabled children as they grow up.

"This particular treatment, even if it's OK in this situation, and I think it probably is, is not a widespread solution and ignores the large social issues about caring for people with disabilities," Joel Frader, a doctor and medical ethicist at Chicago's Children's Memorial Hospital, said Thursday. "As a society, we do a pretty rotten job of helping caregivers provide what's necessary for these patients."

The case involves a girl identified only as Ashley on a blog her parents created after her doctors wrote about her treatment in October's Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine. The journal did not disclose the parents' names or where they live; the couple do not identify themselves on their blog, either.

Shortly after birth, Ashley had feeding problems and showed severe developmental delays. Her doctors diagnosed static encephalopathy, which means severe brain damage. They do not know what caused it.

Her condition has left her in an infant state, unable to sit up, roll over, hold a toy or walk or talk. Her parents say she will never get better. She is alert, startles easily, and smiles, but does not maintain eye contact, according to her parents, who call the brown-haired little girl their "pillow angel."

She goes to school for disabled children, but her parents care for her at home and say they have been unable to find suitable outside help.

An editorial in the medical journal called "the Ashley treatment" ill-advised and questioned whether it will even work. But her parents say it has succeeded so far.

She had surgery in July 2004 and recently completed the hormone treatment. She weighs about 65 pounds, and is about 13 inches shorter and 50 pounds lighter than she would be as an adult, according to her parents' blog.

"Ashley's smaller and lighter size makes it more possible to include her in the typical family life and activities that provide her with needed comfort, closeness, security and love: meal time, car trips, touch, snuggles, etc.," her parents wrote.

Also, Ashley's parents say keeping her small will reduce the risk of bedsores and other conditions that can afflict bedridden patients. In addition, they say preventing her from going through puberty means she won't experience the discomfort of periods or grow breasts that might develop breast cancer, which runs in the family.

"Even though caring for Ashley involves hard and continual work, she is a blessing and not a burden," her parents say. Still, they write, "Unless you are living the experience ... you have no clue what it is like to be the bedridden child or their caregivers."

Caplan questioned how preventing normal growth could benefit the patient. Treatment that is not for a patient's direct benefit "only seems wrong to me," the ethicist said.

Douglas Diekema, a doctor and ethicist at Children's Hospital and Regional Medical Center in Seattle, where Ashley was treated, said he met with the parents and became convinced they were motivated by love and the girl's best interests.

Diekema said he was mainly concerned with making sure the little girl would actually benefit and not suffer any harm from the treatment. She did not, and is doing well, he said.

"The more her parents can be touching her and caring for her ... and involving her in family activities, the better for her," he said. "The parents' argument was, 'If she's smaller and lighter, we will be able to do that for a longer period of time.'"

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2007-04-07 16:24:26 · 5 answers · asked by Carla B 2 in Psychology

to think that ppl bash her for being old is just sexist,why should women only be liked when they are young?

2007-04-07 16:17:39 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Psychology

2007-04-07 16:09:40 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Psychology