Social Science - 26 August 2007

Personally, I believe it can bring out both the best and the worst in people. So why am I asking this question? To get your opinions, and to make you think. One of those questions that's not really a question...?
The Religion and Spirituality section makes me sad because it seems so full of hatred and viciousness. I think it's the meanest section of Answers I've been to. Why?
In my lifetime, there seems to have been a rise in religious intolerance and rigidity all across the world. Why? And where are we heading with it? Is it going to destroy us?
Way to go, humanity! Made extinct through warring about God! Sorry for the cynicism, but ow!!! seeing all this is painful!

2007-08-26 22:13:05 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Psychology

i don't know how many experienced strippers i'll find on yahoo answers, but i'd rather not get a million people preaching at me about it or being rude for no reason...
my question is just, will it destroy my mental health and skew my vision on humanity, of relationships, etc, permanently if i work as a stripper too much or for too long?

basically, in the past i worked for about five months dancing because i need money (NOT drugs -- travel, musical instruments, money to help me achieve all my dreams) but i stopped because i found myself getting angry and losing faith in the world and losing touch. however, doing ordinary work while im this young has the same effect -- i feel like time is slipping away if i slave away in a restaurant during all my spare time. But dancing, i can work for one week straight and have enough money for a flight overseas, or i can work one night a week and study and be able to pay rent all at once. is it such a bad idea to go back? personal experiences?

2007-08-26 22:06:59 · 7 answers · asked by birdmadgirl 1 in Other - Social Science

What is wrong with me that I stay up so late. My head is so messed up from being lonely in life and serving in Iraq. They call it post tramatic syndrome but I have never had to see any real combat? I think there was something in the food we had to eat while in Iraq. Does anyone else feel this way about the food?

2007-08-26 21:51:56 · 3 answers · asked by I made this! 3 in Psychology

what a confusing quote?

2007-08-26 21:49:41 · 7 answers · asked by truth set free 1 in Psychology

I'm 21 and the anxiety issues started from when i was a little kid. I have severe anxiety under many situations for no reason. the smallest things will create anxiety in my life. any type of social event or sometimes even walking into work can trigger mild to severe heart pounding panic attacks. I dont understand this. I can not fall asleep until the day breaks sometimes because my mind is running off about my problems. i have to limit my daily activities to prevent anxiety attacks from even occuring. i seen a phychiatrist and he prescribed me lexapro, i gave it a chance for a few months and the side effects made me stop taking it and it did not help in the slightest with the panic attacks. what can ease my anxiety so i can improve my quality of life.

2007-08-26 21:23:52 · 4 answers · asked by sigley0527 2 in Psychology

if u had share it !!!!!!!!

2007-08-26 21:05:07 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Psychology

all the life style of the children and teenagers in 1950s

2007-08-26 20:32:51 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sociology

Well, last night, I dreamt about my crush, or should i say, first love?

(Actually, he was my classmate when I was still in second year high, and I never try to show him that I like him or something like that but there are times that I get the idea or feeling that he likes me because there are times that I actually caught him looking at me or always singing my favorite song when he knew about it.)

He went to our house and then he courted me! I got so speechless and then he told me something like, “I want to be with you” but it’s not the exact words. Then he said he miss our memories together, the laughter, the fun and everything we were before. Then, he said he’ll wait for my answer and he left. I didn’t say anything but I just looked at him.

I didn’t answer him because there are lots of questions I really wanted to ask him.


What does my dream means?
Help please. Seriously.

2007-08-26 20:16:42 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dream Interpretation

your a nice person, a nice guy?
are they trying to turn me into a victim, because ultimatly thats what jesus was, he got made into a victim and everyone turned on him.
so when people do this to me are they trying to cause the same fate for me? and have people percieve me this way, just because im a nice guy?
i want to know how can i deal with people that, for whatever stupid, warped reason, are trying to pass me off like that?
they make me so teeth clenching angry.....but obviously you cant give in to provocation and smack them all around the place.
so what do you do here?
regards

2007-08-26 20:13:29 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Psychology

okay, so right now, i am 15 years old, and i have very high hopes for my future. i plan to become an actor, or something you have to audition for.

i feel like my family is suppressing me from achieving this dream, and i plan on moving out when i am maybe 18? my mom is very over productive and always refusing to give me permission to go to places that seem far to her. i want to try to look for places with auditions but places with those are always too far and dangerous, according to her, so i kind of gave up.

what's your take on my situation right now?

2007-08-26 19:44:33 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Psychology

why do some people feel compelled to laugh when someone gets hurt/injured....? why is this.....?

2007-08-26 19:38:34 · 24 answers · asked by hey123 4 in Psychology

Why do people try to argue and have valid points when they invalidate their points because they can't spell correctly?

Does that bother anyone else?! Every time I try to read an argument or opinion on this site I cringe when I find spelling mistakes, which are fairly common. I honestly don't understand how you can hope to present a good argument when you can't spell correctly.

Someone else has to share that same opinion.

2007-08-26 19:18:22 · 14 answers · asked by Zhongwen xue sheng 4 in Psychology

Well, i see in my school guys lean more towards the stupid girls with no respect for themselves. I see me as a pretty matured person when i am compared to other high schoolers. Just trying to understand the maze they call a man brain???? : )

2007-08-26 18:20:03 · 9 answers · asked by ktbiggs24 1 in Psychology

The PROS, not the CONS, please. I'm already aware of the cons.

2007-08-26 18:18:13 · 4 answers · asked by Omes 2 in Economics

a female friend of my brother seems her mind is disoriented. the sad thing here in my country is we don't go and consult a psychiatrists unless if family members agree. Because at times her mind and thoughts are normal at times she is extremely good at times she is extremely bad. Plots evil doings like blaming you of things you never did, but she loves to destroy people. she directs things manipulates people and when her evil plans been expose she denies to "death". What kind of a woman is she?

2007-08-26 17:47:31 · 4 answers · asked by Angelique 4 in Psychology

I am just having a hard time and need some advice. : )

2007-08-26 17:13:46 · 12 answers · asked by ktbiggs24 1 in Psychology

A. Somnolence
B. Soporific

C. Soliloquy

D. Insomnia

2007-08-26 17:10:17 · 9 answers · asked by Tracy Stansbury 1 in Psychology

(sister of the owner of this yahoo account)
Im 14 years old and Im afraid to start taking care of myself like my looks and improve my skills because I think its a waste of time since years from now or even tomorrow something bad and embarassing might happen to me.Like the thing I worry and stress about the most will come true.What do I do?

2007-08-26 17:09:36 · 22 answers · asked by Erika 3 in Psychology

2007-08-26 17:06:27 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sociology

I am almost 30 years old and I still feel the pressure of my overbearing mother who can't understand that I have a life of my own. I have searched for answers but my situation is a bit unique. Not only is my mother overbearing, controlling and manipulative, but she also has a string of mental issues. She constantly nags anyone she can, constantly complains etc... so put simply she is not a pleasant person. I am at my wits end. if I confront her about it (which I have in the past) she just ends up in the psychiatric ward and blames me for it. Lately I have been trying to distance myself from her and I know she's catching on. When she asks why, what am I supposed to tell her? We have talked extensively in the past but nothing changes so I'd be wasting my time. She considers me a disappointment and normally I wouldn't care but I'm tired of hearing her 'opinion' on everything. How can I tell her to back off without making things worse?

2007-08-26 16:55:01 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Psychology

It's now expected that grown women get their nether-regions completely shaved to look like a little girl?

What are we going to have do do next, chop our breasts off?

2007-08-26 16:51:09 · 24 answers · asked by Cerulean 3 in Gender Studies

I spend my life thinking rather than saying and doing. Because of this i dont have alot of close friends and ive never been in a relationship. Some describe me as shy but i prefer to think that a merely have nothing to say. I cant really talk about anything personal with anyone and I feel like nobody REALLY knows me, the real me. How can i try to be a bit more open?

2007-08-26 16:48:13 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Psychology

In my dream I was going to an auction. Outside were vendors booths, as I looked around I saw a beautiful small size donkey in a funky lace and leather outfit. Upon closer inspection I realised this was an actual baby donkey. I became infuriated with the owner of this animal I now held in my arms and was freeing it from this confining outfit undoing snaps and pulling out it's ears. As she was telling me a line of bull, why, I slapped her in the mouth. I immediately felt that I didn't feel right about slapping her, I really didn't mean to. She was in shock then ran up a set of stairs. I yelled option A I call SPCA or B you take my $1. This donkey is now mine. I felt I had the right, it was being abused as it was so young, it should be with it's mom, not on show at a market sale, it was actually like in a corner an un obvious spot where I found it. The situation had me so upset. I dreamed I saved a baby donkey in distress and I'd like to know what it means, if you can interpret for me?

2007-08-26 16:41:53 · 4 answers · asked by Kim 2 in Dream Interpretation

i always have a dream that i am driving.. and i dont kno how. but i seem to do well.. but i always end of going up this high bridge...or almost getting into an accident! What does this mean

2007-08-26 16:40:40 · 3 answers · asked by Denise G 2 in Dream Interpretation

i am a teenager who has had this niggling problem since early childhood.

I am constantly forgetting tasks and dates, and always lose things. as a result of my forgetfulness, i am very disorganized.

i once took a look at my school records, and saw that throughout all my history of teachers' comments, every teacher i've had since grade 2 has said that i need to improve my organization!

i am an above 90 student and a creative individual, but this problem gets into every aspect of my life. i constantly find myself having to compromise on things because of my forgetfulness (Eg. having to photocopy someone else's binder a week before exams because mine is so scattered, or buying the same lip balm over and over again because i keep losing it!)

i am determined to gain control over this annoying problem, that shouldn't really be a problem.

your tips (any at all that you find useful) would be very helpful and appreciated!

thank you.

2007-08-26 16:27:19 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Psychology

2007-08-26 16:19:52 · 8 answers · asked by rajesh g 1 in Sociology

2007-08-26 16:16:04 · 17 answers · asked by Cassor 5 in Psychology

you are being you when you are doing it.

2007-08-26 15:57:16 · 5 answers · asked by Gruntled Employee 6 in Psychology

What are ways we've found to enhance our awareness of life as it passes....is there anyway to tell what will cause us to take an evolutionary step forward?

2007-08-26 15:49:37 · 4 answers · asked by countrthght 1 in Other - Social Science

For years ive struggled with a shyness problem and the fact that i looked young for my age made me feel that i didnt fit in with others..because of this i have been depressed alot and avoided people interactions. Since i was young i haven't had that my friendships or girlfriend relationships. I want and need to find a way to be more outgoing and involved with people but it seems so hard in my mind to do. Sometimes i can feel really good about myself and can be socialable and have fun joking around with people... but alot of the time i seem to isolate myself and cant find a way to be around people.... Can anyone offer any advice that might help... Thanks

2007-08-26 15:48:47 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Psychology