Psychology - November 2007

I have an old friend (he's 41) who i bumped into about 2 years ago and invited him to join our once a week 5 a side football team. I had not seen him in a long time and we were good friends during our school days.
It would be fair to say that life has been harder on him than me as he is getting divorced, his kids are pissing him off and he was involved in a car accident in which he lost half an ear!

With all this going on he constantly gets angry and frustrated on the pitch, swearing and kicking at other team mates. And now he has turned on me saying that i don't pass the ball and that he has scored more goals than me. I never criticise his football even though he can only toe-poke everything!
To make things worse he is now playing 3 games a week and players are telling me he's running me down behind my back!

He is now dyeing his hair, waxing and drinking all week-end with the single footballers'. People are asking me "how do you know him?". Have i opened pandora's box?

2007-11-08 21:55:26 · 10 answers · asked by Spartacus 3

But you don't do anything, you just sit there and keep your cool, smile and carry on as if nothing happened, bottling it all up.

Or is it just me?

2007-11-08 21:45:35 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-11-08 21:15:27 · 3 answers · asked by saveitok 6

Other than being depressed and anxious, I keep having these thoughts that won't go away. Thoughts telling me something is true when I know that its not. I don't think this way all of the time, mostly only when I'm alone and there's nothing to distract me. But, when I do, it makes me very depressed. What's wrong with me?

2007-11-08 21:12:55 · 7 answers · asked by LivingDeadKat 4

In a series of experiments, Stanley Milgram systematically varied the conditions of his obedience study. Under which of the following conditions were subjects LEAST likely to continue administering shocks to the full 450 - volt level?

A - when the teacher and the learner were in the same room

B -when the experimenter left the laboratory and gave orders over the phone

C -when the teacher was required to hold the learner's hand down on a shock plate

D -when the teacher observed two other teachers who refused to continue with the experiment

2007-11-08 21:10:46 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

it’s very boring, but please read through the whole thing
im a girl, going to be 18 this month
i come up with ways to embarrass myself, which i don't want to happen
a few years ago, my grandma who i lived with for a long time, asked me if i did anything she didn't know about
i told her no, not thinking about masturbation when she asked
if i was thinking about it and said no, then is that lying
cultures differ from countries to countries, but now im wondering because im korean, if i lied and if i should tell her now
i asked on yahoo about things related to this and now im depressed that because im korean if the answers that relieved me will change and if i have to ask all again saying that im korea to relieve myself
i think i came up with this idea of wondering if the answers will change because of the racism
my thoughts are getting complicated and depressing me more
my ocd is to do with guilt rather than the common rituals the ocd'ers do
i try to embarrass myself and have repetitive thoughts
before and after my early teens, i masturbated with bananas, objects, and rolled napkins and saw porn pics and videos on the internet
im masturbating and watching porn again recently
should i tell my grandma about my porn watching?
i lived with my grandparents for a long time, and they certainly sacrificed their opportunities to raise me to the best they can, so do i need to tell my grandma now about these?
do i have anxiety disorder, too? if i wasn't living with my parents i wouldn't be so keen on theses stuff as much as i am now
my thoughts are getting complicated and depressing me more
my ocd is to do with guilt rather than the common rituals the ocd'ers do
i try to embarrass myself and have repetitive thoughts
i have repetitive thoughts most of the times about my guiltiness and what im proud of
does obsessive compulsive disorder impair judgements because i feel guilty and i can’t judge if it’s ok or i did wrong
if i think that i did something wrong, then i can’t do anything well to my full potential and i lose self-esteem and confidence
do you think i should forget all about the guilt?
now im wondering if Koreans have a different view, and if it’s wrong not to tell or do these stuff
i got freaked out when i noticed if the answers i received on yahoo are from a different view because we have different cultures
most of the times, answers from yahoo relieved me a lot, it’s a feeling of going back to the starting point
do you think my judgements are impaired because of my mental condition?
Could you guys tell me if you have read the whole thing or not, too?

2007-11-08 20:29:20 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

Physical attractiveness is:

Your answer:

A - highly correlated with intelligence, mental health, and self - esteem.

B - moderately correlated with intelligence, mental health, and self - esteem.

C -highly correlated with social competence, assertiveness, and intelligence.

D - not correlated with intelligence, mental health, or self - esteem.

2007-11-08 20:27:43 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-11-08 20:24:09 · 5 answers · asked by Zeik Younge 1

...some one feel better?

You don't see your inside when you look in a mirror. People don't look at what you've done with your life when they say you have crooked teeth. You don't have to know about what charities, if any, a super model has contributed to to see that she's pretty and that's why she's making her money. Guys aren't talking about your personality when they say you're too hideous to want to date you. Women don't count how nice you are when they rate your looks on a scale.

2007-11-08 20:24:05 · 4 answers · asked by iwuvrockandroll 2

2007-11-08 20:03:49 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

why people often worry about some things like :work ,bagatelle, other people and so on ;

2007-11-08 19:53:08 · 3 answers · asked by rundeepdog 1

just wondering

2007-11-08 19:17:13 · 3 answers · asked by olive-green 1

Who said this one?

2007-11-08 17:55:16 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

After a medical examination, your doctor calls and says you have a rare cancer and only have a few months to live. Five days later he calls back and informs you the lab had mislabeled the tests and you are fine. For a moment you have faced death in the face, and surely gained some major insights about yourself. Do you think those insights would eb worth the pain?

2007-11-08 17:45:09 · 7 answers · asked by purple dove 5

Not to actually try it or put a plan together, but just to think about it?

2007-11-08 17:28:40 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

All the time whenever my mom talks to me about anything i just get annoyed at her, even some of my friends. This happens when nothing is wrong. i just find my self pissed off and in a bad mood. idk if its like an anger problem or what. but my mom has noticed it too and its getting me in trouble.

i just get random mood swings i guess.
does this ever happen to you too?
and what should i do about it?

2007-11-08 17:02:02 · 10 answers · asked by Gina D 5

Firstly, my intention for this question is not to whine and complain, it's merely to garner some opinions and see if others are experiencing what I'm going through. My father creates a very horrible home environment. While he's not violent by any means, he curses, despite my asking him not to, he's not receptive to any advice I could offer him on being a better parent, and he doesn't make me feel special at all. He's been this way my whole life. The past few years I've had extreme bouts of insecurity, and I'm wondering if he could be partially to blame. At this point, I can't wait till I'm on my own, not communicating with him; I don't really care if he likes me or not, because frankly, he doesn't deserve to have a son as wonderful as I am. Could I be subconsciously over-analyzing myself and picking myself apart because of his callousness? Any thoughts would be very helpful.

2007-11-08 16:58:34 · 3 answers · asked by AnimalLover<3 1

2007-11-08 16:52:32 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am a young college graduate. However, since graduating, I have been terribly bitter. I am depressed, lonely, and riddled with the worst anxiety I've ever had in my life.

I am waiting to hear back from med schools. This is my second time applying, since my resume wasn't strong enough before.

I'm lonely because I've never had a girlfriend, or even a date. It's really painful to see so many others around me being happy with someone, yet I'm all alone.

I sometimes doubt myself. I feel like I may never achieve my dream of getting into med school, and that I'd be a failure. I feel like I blew my chances because I had one bad semester. That I am not good enough.

And I've wanted a girl in my life for some time now. But most are taken. I have so little confidence to approach single woman. Why would she want to be with me, spend time with me? How could I make her happy? She probably likes that guy better anyway.

What are some things you've done to pull yourself out of moods like this?

2007-11-08 16:37:13 · 7 answers · asked by IrishFan2011 3

OMG, I REALLY need help. I have to finish this report about Amerigo Vespucci, and it's due in the November 14th. And I barely finished the first paragraph! This is what I have to do...
1. Introduction
2. Birth and Childhood
3. Young Adult
4. Adult
5. Accomplishments
HELP, I really need help on 3, young adult! Can someone find information for me about his young adult life?!? ) '=

2007-11-08 15:56:50 · 2 answers · asked by Courtny 2

2007-11-08 15:56:25 · 17 answers · asked by WILTON NORONHA 2

i was just wondering if anyone had any advise about the course and if anyone come across any problems, the course is done through NSW TAFE - OTEN. thanks

2007-11-08 15:32:34 · 1 answers · asked by amz j 1

2007-11-08 15:12:10 · 6 answers · asked by lily 1

2007-11-08 15:04:37 · 35 answers · asked by Anonymous

that he's BORING the hell out of you and you're not interested in what he's saying or just don't understand most of it.

He has aspergers autism (he claims it's a "mild" case) where he approaches people awkwardly and attempts to be social by beginning with long winded conversations about one topic that is usually pretty weird, and cuz of apsbergers he can't tell if he's boring the person or the person is looking around for ways to escape.

I don't want to hurt his feelings (b/c last time i did that [not really hurt his feelings more like block him on AIM, and he knew cuz he was watching me with his 500 other sns] he threatened to kill my friend) but is there a way he can continue to think we're still friends without.....being mean about it.

btw he's also creepily obsessed with me and even though i told him i'm not interested 100 times he keeps saying how he won't giv e up and is determined blah blah

2007-11-08 15:02:46 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

all i ever want to is stay in bed and cry. i am sleeping way more than usual and i feel like i have no energy left. i either don't feel like eating at all and eat nothing all day or eat literally the whole day. i don't feel like talking or hanging out with my friends. I just feel like no one cares. i just feel so sad all the time. i contemplate about suicide all the time and since my writing and drawing reflect my feelings my more recent works are all about suicide.
i get random and many and strong urges to cut myself on purpose with safety pins but we don't really have any in my house or at school so i don't. its been like this for about 2 weeks.

i don't know waht to do. whats wrong with me?

2007-11-08 14:44:17 · 13 answers · asked by Tudor Lady 1

2007-11-08 14:18:23 · 23 answers · asked by Rita 6

2007-11-08 14:06:17 · 4 answers · asked by kutaiba1980 1

I just viewed a recent post a saw something appalling. I know you're not supposed to vent here but this one had to many people to "report". A gal asked for advise on cutting herself and swarms of people were bashing her telling her how dumb she was etc. Wouldn't it just suck if carma came back to bite you in the a$$ and she 86ed herself? Sure she should call someone for help like a hotline or a counselor etc. Give the girl a damn break. Admitting a problem is the first step!!

As for those who gave advise to cut veggies, excercise, art, and the other safe ways to vent - kudos! Nicely done. I like to crank the music and clean the hell out of my place when I'm in serious need of venting.

I really hope you see this young lady. I also really hope you know who you are that I'm aiming this at. I'll be looking for you. I won't post your question or name because I don't want to embarrass you either.

Let the bad comments fly.............

2007-11-08 13:51:31 · 3 answers · asked by flame03sad 2

I really feel as though I need to see someone. I'm so stressed out, depressed, and I'm worried about some strange habits. I want to see the school psychologist but I have no clue where her office is. I don't want to ask my counselor or any of the guidance secretaries because I work in the office and it's completely awkward.

Also, I'm not sure if she will help me, and if she does I'm not sure what the policy is regarding confidentiality. Does that vary from place to place or is it the same everywhere?

2007-11-08 13:33:15 · 1 answers · asked by derby 1