Psychology - August 2006

Someone very close to me has been on an antidepressent for about 6 months. He tried counseling but after 2 sessions he said he didnt want to go back because it made him feel more stressed to talk about his rocky past and troubling emotions. Is it possible that some people will not benefit from counseling because (a) they are being forced to go and (b) they dont want to be there?

2006-08-28 05:46:46 · 12 answers · asked by plenymo 2

2006-08-28 05:39:07 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

I recently caught someone lying to me. I did not directly confront them, however, during a conversation I gave them clues to let them know that I was a aware of the truth. I am thinking now that I should be more direct with that person.

2006-08-28 05:37:51 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

Most of the time it seems like people are willing tod o anything to fit in, whether it is making things up because their own life is boring or they just want attention because they are needy.

2006-08-28 05:31:59 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-08-28 05:30:37 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

your religion (extremely) when you don't really understand it for yourself, how is that going to make you feel? And do you think that it would give an affect on your adult life?

PS Any religion!!

2006-08-28 05:14:21 · 27 answers · asked by Crazzzzzy 2

Someone very close to me:

He was born to a mom who couldnt take care of him - emotionally (she had bipolar) or financially (she was on disability) had a childhood that included moving from family member to family member and eventually foster care. He also was invloved in a love-hate relationship with one of these family members who physically abused him. There is no doubt he has emotional issues and anger issues. He has been on anti-depressents for about 6 months. The Lexapro has helped him become calmer and steadier but he still feels that something is missing. I am a close friend and can only help him so much. Is there a way to tell if someone has bipolar? How does he know when he's "cured"? These disorders are so confusing to us and they seem like they have been combined into one disorder in his case - does anyone have experience/advice? What about counseling? Does it really help someone with bipolar/depression? In what way?

2006-08-28 05:14:05 · 4 answers · asked by plenymo 2

When everything you believed was true suddenly became questionable? When you see EVERYTHING differently? When all of the anxieties associated with life suddenly do not matter? When you become completely emotionally numb to criticism? When nothing looks, smells, feels, tastes, or sounds the same as it did just a few weeks before the metamorphasis? When it finally becomes difficult to "give a damn" about any problem whatsoever?

I had an experience like this during the summer, and its as if I am a different person within the same body. I went to a foreign country and came back a different person. It's very hard for me to explain, but it is as if someone has taken the fears, anxieties, and frustrations completely out of my body. I don't even feel like myself. For weeks, now, I have felt a comfort and inner tranquility that is uncomparable to any other drug. So much so that, if fact, it is becoming difficult to work on anything. All I want to do is sit and think. Any thoughts?

2006-08-28 04:58:46 · 13 answers · asked by YahooAnswers 5

I've often wondered this, because I've seen plenty of people who seem to have it. They aren't necessarily attractive or even nice, but they somehow manage to attract people. What's the secret behind charisma?

2006-08-28 04:48:21 · 81 answers · asked by tangerine 7

2006-08-28 04:31:29 · 2 answers · asked by KD182 1

You can use as many words as you require to answer... but one word will suffice. Just remember that your brain is physical, and your MIND is not.

2006-08-28 04:18:31 · 7 answers · asked by docjp 6

2006-08-28 04:16:11 · 5 answers · asked by daeijan 2

what happens on that day that they all of a sudden have capacity to decide? but the day before her birthday she's "not old enough"? that's in the uk anyway, i don't what the law is in other contries

2006-08-28 04:14:31 · 19 answers · asked by ellen s 1

I mean one person gets loads of money whilst others may be starving and living in appaling conditions. Also why do you think the lottery was invented? Your views pls and keep it serious!!!

2006-08-28 04:09:52 · 32 answers · asked by Crazzzzzy 2

2006-08-28 03:54:35 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

psychology: human leaning.

2006-08-28 03:37:08 · 3 answers · asked by tonielro 1

People act the way they do because of their personalities. They have strengths as well as weaknesses for each of them. Most people cannot control the way they act or feel because of who they really are. Therefore, the fact is that you cannot change a person; only God and time change him or her.

2006-08-28 03:25:23 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-08-28 03:02:19 · 3 answers · asked by lizzie c 2

2006-08-28 03:02:18 · 16 answers · asked by crazychick 2

2006-08-28 02:58:08 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have heard on the news that there are about 15 mental exercises which if you practice every day, your brain never gets lazy, even if you get old. But I don't know how to learn more about these exercises. Can you help me?

2006-08-28 02:54:44 · 7 answers · asked by BOBBY 1

How much of what you believe has been taught to you? How much of what you believe have you reasoned for yourself to be true? Have you proved to yourself through logical reasoning that things you believe in are in fact true? How often do you get a piece of information that you except as fact with no further investigation?

2006-08-28 02:53:28 · 19 answers · asked by aaron g 2

I assume it's because the majority of our bodies are composed of water, but I'm not to sure.

Anyone care to shed some light on the subject?

2006-08-28 02:52:54 · 14 answers · asked by Game Guy 5

For example; being struck very hard on the hands with a leather strap ocassionally for a period of five years .What is Post Traumatic Syndrome ? How does it affect people.

2006-08-28 02:23:36 · 8 answers · asked by orangibloom 2

if you hurt yourself everyone that cares about you will be sad-- and the others will be happy

Jesus the Messiah said -i have come that ye might have life and life more abundantly-read the gospel of John its in there and pray and let him into your heart-you will never be sorry -im not!!!

2006-08-28 02:04:39 · 5 answers · asked by ? 5

Why?
What prevented you?

2006-08-28 01:47:27 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous

I've heard that often geniuses will have messy handwriting but haven't heard much about the sort of people who have neat handwriting. Does anyone know what traits people with neat handwriting commonly have, as opposed to say creativity in someone with messy handwriting?

2006-08-28 01:22:38 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

I usually study hard and I spend between 4 to 7 hours daily on home works and stuff. After I finished I always I have dinner then go to sleep with out having any kinda of activity cuz I’m afraid that my thinking will be disturbed and confused when I entertain my self with anything such as socializing with others or watching TV.
I do have a social phobia, and low self trust.
Plus I have irritability emotional nature and am over excited over small things.
When I was a kid 7 years old I quitted school for one year (reason of War) during this period I had no education or revision.
So I forgot everything that are basics about reading writing and learning by heart. When I came to this country which I hate I had troubles in reading and writing things…no teacher could take care of me and develop my skills to the normal which I should have. I just used to tell the teacher what things I have in mind and she would write down the answers to me on the Test’s papers. I was beaten so many times by parents cuz I could not learn by heart things that were simple to an elementary student. I DO still have trouble in learning by heart and I spend hours on jus one page rehearsing it cuz I’m afraid that the information will vapor instantly after I finished. So I have put my self in this prison til the day I die.
Please I really need help.
Consider that I do not have enough money to go to a psychic or a therapist there too expensive, and my family almost gets their primary needs.

I always try to be aware of my mental situation by surfing on the internet and read.

2006-08-28 00:19:03 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

he always like to be alone he said all the time (i hate people i donot want to see any body )when we had being out side he became nervios and worry and he want to disappear so iam afraid that he may suffering from something i donot know can u help me to understand him?his age20 yearsold and he is very intelg. and creative in electronic eng.in his universty and femous of his high skills.i wonder!

2006-08-27 23:39:16 · 5 answers · asked by am amin 1

i am a bit depressed about life overall. is there a prayer or an exercise for a person to shake off the doldrums?

2006-08-27 23:39:02 · 7 answers · asked by lee f 5