Psychology - September 2006

Every once in a while, I'll catch sight of myself in a mirror, or hear myself talking, and for a few seconds, be surprised/baffled by the image/sound - almost a complete lack of recognition. Given my surprise, I usually stop what I'm saying and test out my voice a bit, or inspect my hands or body, because the familiarity isn't there. It doesn't seem to happen at any particular time (happiness, stress.)

I can say with some certainty that I don't know exactly who I am in life, but I hardly think that merits sometimes forgetting entirely. ANY insight would be hugely appreciated. I sound like an a**hole.

***edit: I appreciate the concern, but I'm not depressed (not even sad, really) and unfortunately not on drugs either. lol.

2006-09-26 17:54:59 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-09-26 17:36:53 · 7 answers · asked by Paul S 2

2006-09-26 17:09:09 · 23 answers · asked by Kindred 5

I keep on having dreams of my boyfriend cheating on me! They aren't in huge detail or really graphic, but it seems he is with someone right in front of me. Kissing them or cuddling/laying with them. Then when I confront him in the dream, he acts like "whats the big deal" or he just acts like hes not doing anything wrong and keeps on doing it right in front of me almost like im not even his girlfriend!! He has cheated in the past over a year ago, and for the most part I feel over it because our relationship grew better from it, but I just can't understand why my dreams are haunting me, if I have forgave and am willing to move on?? They happen at least twice a month and its really frustrating, hurtful and confusing!! Can someone that knows about dreams try and help me with this one??? How do I make it stop???

2006-09-26 16:52:38 · 16 answers · asked by valleygirl1828 2

First of all I like asking dumb questions, second of all this has nothing to do with me.

She starts throwing things and cussing like a sailor because she forgot to turn her ringer on when her best guy friend called. They only talk on the phone they never met in person.(making the whole thing up). So what does this situation mean?

2006-09-26 16:50:32 · 13 answers · asked by Queen of Dumb Questions 1

No, you pretty much know what I mean.

2006-09-26 16:48:22 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

Whenever im getting to know a girl, on the phone we talk for hours about everything, but then the next time we talk im blank.........feel like i said everything.......how can i carry a conversation longer or find things to say?

2006-09-26 16:40:51 · 3 answers · asked by PrettyBoi 1

Let's start at the beginning. I was born into a Southern Baptist family and raised in that denomination. I never found anything but boredom and intolerance in the churches I attended, and by the time I was 11 I had stopped attending.

For a long stretch of years, spiritual matters were very far from my mind and I paid no attention to such things. More recently, I've begun exploring paganism - Wicca, shamanism, and other beliefs. At the same time, I've also been looking into the Bible quite a bit.

I've attended a number of religious services for a variety of different religions, both Christian and non-, and I've felt absolutely nothing. I've tried praying, and I've gotten no response. I've tried meditation only to sit there and feel like an idiot for it. I've tried magic spells, and they've not worked.

In short, I'm looking for help to... well, to get in -contact- with something, power or being, greater than myself. To have a real experience of a spiritual nature.

Any suggestions?

2006-09-26 16:34:05 · 13 answers · asked by Scian 2

What drives a person to risk their own life to save the life of another? I respect and honor those who do, but would like to know if there is a certain motivation or personality trait that makes them tick. Obviously not all people posess the same characteristic - there are plenty of people out there who "look out for #1" instead. What's the personality difference?

2006-09-26 16:26:18 · 12 answers · asked by dbackbarb 4

I know that guys like different types of women, but I'd like to ask how you think of this guy. We met about 6 months ago, and he gives me the impression that he's ONLY into hot women and that intelligent women tend to scare him. He's not good-looking himself and really isn't that intelligent or confident about himself. To sum up in one word, he's not the type of guy that easily attracts woman. But then when he looks women, he pays all his attention to their pysical apperance. He's a middle-aged man, and yet seems to me that his mentality isn't as mature. I wonder why he's like this. Care to share with me your opinions on this? Thanks a lot for sharing.

2006-09-26 16:13:57 · 16 answers · asked by patience s 1

And not feel that way when I was living in Hawaii?? I also feel more at home in Phoenix. Does that mean that I am not an Island person or not really suited to the island life? I have lived in Hawaii for over 10 years though but I never have the feeling that I am back to earth. I have only been in Phoenix for 3 months and I feel that I have moved back to earth and feel very at home here and a lot more so than in Hawaii. Can anyone explain that and does that mean I am not an island person?

Also, why would I feel more at home and that I am back to earth in Phoenix, where I have only recently moved to and have only been living for 3 months than Hawaii where I have lived for over 10 years but I never have that kind of feeling ?

Also, is this a common feeling or not?

2006-09-26 15:31:01 · 7 answers · asked by Raines 1

Is it weird to dream about this guy I have a crush on and also is my best friend kissing his other bestfriend(which is a guy) and feeling okay with it?

2006-09-26 15:18:47 · 9 answers · asked by hehehe 1

i dont really know where to start...my dad was never there and my mom disowns me as of a few years ago and she wont let me talk to my little sister (around 10 yrs old.) im 16 i talked to my sister twice acouple years ago on the phone but the second time we talked my mom got on the phone and told me i called her again she was going to get a restraining order placed to keep me from contacting her (my sister) wheather or not she can do that deosnt matter. ive handled everything that has happend in my life really well but now lately i just cant take it anymore i miss my mom and sister i miss not knowing what its like to a whole family im getting older and i want to be able to talk with my mom and sister because i dont want to wake up one day and get a phone call saying my mom has passed away or something tragic.anyways my question is how do handle this ????????? ive talked to pshycologists but they dont hep and i dont like that they are paid to pretend to care

2006-09-26 15:14:31 · 13 answers · asked by ABC123 2

It's been asked before to no avail, but why, if you are REALLY interested in a ques or a best ans., don't you use the view/comment spot under the best ans.? Don't know about? Don't care 'cause you didn't get BA? Might be that someone else thinks your's is. I just discovered it, and it can really help.

2006-09-26 15:05:35 · 6 answers · asked by Raptor 3

between parents and childhrens

2006-09-26 15:01:14 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

Why?

2006-09-26 14:57:59 · 26 answers · asked by zen 7

What are your best accompishments and experiences since you were born?

2006-09-26 14:41:30 · 9 answers · asked by Youdontneedto know 2

I read a lot about this subject. I think it's so interesting. Most cases of MPD have to do with severe child abuse. are there any other known causes?

2006-09-26 14:26:30 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-09-26 14:24:32 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

I know this is maybe not a good question to ask on this site because so many people here are idiots/jerks, but I thought I'd give it a shot...

Is it possible for a person to know that they have multiple personality disorder, and be able to control it?

Just wondering, this is a really interesting topic.

2006-09-26 14:20:24 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-09-26 14:14:15 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-09-26 14:10:36 · 15 answers · asked by Optimistic 6

2006-09-26 13:56:02 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

i.e. would you trust him? would you think maybe he's been in an accident?or would your instinct tell you not to trust him?

2006-09-26 13:51:25 · 33 answers · asked by returnofkarlos 2

What does it mean when I see the guy that I have a crush on, and he's kissing with his bestfriend, which is a guy? I know he's not gay because he actually did confess his love to a girl before.....

2006-09-26 13:50:03 · 15 answers · asked by minoru 2

2006-09-26 13:39:50 · 29 answers · asked by season83 1

I find some people seem to answer and ask more questions than others, yes I am one of them, I just want to know what drives you?

2006-09-26 13:23:23 · 16 answers · asked by salasvexx 2

do you think i should go back to bed or have a shower

2006-09-26 13:18:57 · 23 answers · asked by kevin d 4

2006-09-26 13:13:30 · 11 answers · asked by Eric Inri 6

How does values education help prevent natural human tendency towards self-aggrandizement

2006-09-26 13:10:18 · 2 answers · asked by Natasha 3