Psychology - November 2007

My next door neighbors are real pains in my as$.The woman is always going on and on,whenever she sees me outside,about all her new material possessions.Finally,I had had enough,and wrote her a short note saying please leave me alone,that I am a single mom of 4 who can afford nothing new,(she already knew that),and I am also caretaking for my sick,elderly parents who are homebound and live not far from me.I don't need,nor do I want to hear,her bragging...basically that was the essence of the letter;it was not nasty,just to the point.That was 2 days ago...and I heard nothing from them.Today I was trying to do some yardwork,when the husband screams over the fence,"Good morning,Mary Beth...have a wonderful day."--in a very over-the-top,sarcastic tone.
I did not respond and just kept raking my leaves.What would you have done?

2007-11-08 03:24:52 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-11-08 03:23:05 · 15 answers · asked by Nikki 1

I have discovered that about myself a couple of months back. It really bothers me. That is one thing I dislike about myself. I don't think before I speak. Gets me in trouble a lot. Most of the stuff that I say when I am mad, I don't mean, and wish I could change.
My question is, should I have to try THIS hard to not to think irrationally? How can I teach myself not to jump the gun when I am mad? It is like I need time to think before I speak! lol
Is this normal?? I'm serious. When I am mad, I get antsy and nervous (I tense up) then when I have time to sit down and rationalize, I am fine.
I would say things out of anger then 20 minutes later realize I said something I didn't mean..and feel stupid for that.
Is something wrong with me, or is this a little nic in my personality that I can fix on my own? I am very proud of myself because I have been really working on it. Just don't think I should have to try that hard to NOT say or FEEL what I really don't feel...does that make since?

2007-11-08 03:21:40 · 4 answers · asked by sunnysideup 4

I read the article, “New York's $25,000 dessert sets Guinness record,” and I started getting scared.

I started thinking what if some really poor or homeless person walked in and saw this great sundae and ordered one then got the bill and couldn’t pay it. And what if the shop tried to have him arrested or something awful! It’s not plausible, I know. The shop would see a homeless person coming and never serve him at $25K sundae! But what’s wrong with me to seriously worry about this sort of thing…something that’d NEVER happen? I’ve been doing this kind of thing a lot lately…

2007-11-08 03:06:00 · 5 answers · asked by tooinvolved1 2

irritated, It doesnt feel good, generally the feeling is like everything has just ended or ot will. It hurts a lot. Please tell me how do i manage them? Is there anything i can do instantly to start feeling better? Any meditation or technique that could help.
Pls help me, my mother died when i was 10 and my dad doesnt share, i am a loner and suffer social anxiety. I need to get better or else my life is destroyed. Please help me, i am really in need.
:(

2007-11-08 03:02:27 · 6 answers · asked by Hummingbird 1

Do they have a personality disorder ?

2007-11-08 02:52:14 · 9 answers · asked by Sidney 1

In a way I'm dreading it, and yet I should be feeling happy for myself that I got a job, and looking forward to it. Any advice?

2007-11-08 02:24:32 · 30 answers · asked by Katrina 5

I dreamt that I was eating an Ice Cream in a parking area (kind of Cafe in the parking area). And this Friend of mine (someone I love) came behind me and gently touched my face to face him and kissed me. I was kind of shy for being kissed and turn my face from him. Can you tell me what it is?

2007-11-08 02:04:15 · 3 answers · asked by yod 1

I’ve been having odd dreams lately like horror films, thrillers, last night i dreamed that i was in a high school and shai laibouf was in it, so was billy bob thorton, and billybob was the bad guy and lock down the school and there was only five students and one teacher and he was trying to kill us. he killed 2 of us and i was left behind with the teacher and she ended up killing him before he could kill us. but shai and the other guy escaped in a van and then realized he left us behind and came to pick us up.

Then i also dreamed about a mutated starfish that i found this little starfish at the beach and when you touched it it would glow blue and with little hot pink swirls. then i took it to this lab. then they poked it to see it turn the colors and it became a killer starfish. sort of like star wars light savors, that are like laser and cut clean. the star fish would sort of stick on to you and cut you clean like that. i was like what the heck. it killed the lady at the lab that was trying to experiment on it . then to summarize quicker. they just ended up killing it so it wouldnt kill anymore people. but it ended like a movie with the scientist searching the beach looking for more of those killer mutated starfish.


and i haven't been watching thriller movies lately and i dont watch star wars.

last movie a saw was disturbia 2 months ago

2007-11-08 01:56:29 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-11-08 00:50:58 · 22 answers · asked by bar_god123 1

2007-11-08 00:50:15 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

hey anyone else feeling frustrated not upto doing anything in life.
i am lacing inspiration and direction. my life is stagnating, i am financially dependent on my parents.
i hate the situation but feel so bored to change it, i have to but i keep delaying.
pray to god for solution.

2007-11-08 00:38:00 · 9 answers · asked by Bubli 2

Shouldn't that be an 'Attention Nymph'?

Why doesn't 'Attention Whore' mean someone who's paid to pay attention, like a psychologist?

2007-11-08 00:28:32 · 9 answers · asked by Phoenix Quill 7

2007-11-07 23:51:41 · 14 answers · asked by neo.cool 2

I pretty much have everything I want when it comes to material things and my life in pretty ok in general but a lot of the time I just feel so empty inside that I just want to die.I'm incredibly attached to material things and always think the next purchase I make is going to make me happy but it's only temporary.What can I do to make this emptiness go away.It's killing me.Please help me!!!

2007-11-07 23:20:13 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I m really scared of seeing a ghost in my house Im not sure what to do my husband works nights im terrified to be home alone at night I don't know what to do Ive had one creepy expirience where I thought I saw one but Im not sure if I was half asleep and just dreaming it plus my husband had an expirience where the TV was turning on and off by itself really fast im sick of being scared all the time I don't know what to do

2007-11-07 23:19:54 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-11-07 22:02:04 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-11-07 20:58:43 · 17 answers · asked by BettyBelter 4

i have anxiety and i have been seeing a psychietrist every week during school hours (because she is always booked out)

I have also been taking a lot of days off school because i get really bad panic attacks some nights where i throw up..

I have also had panic attacks at school where i've ended up in tears because i feel like i am being suffocated..

How do i tell my friend?

2007-11-07 20:37:21 · 9 answers · asked by Kangarooooo 2

It is an phenomenon that seems to repeat itself throughout history, and affects every form of government even attempted communism. But I am wondering is there a name for it?

Those in power often seem to become narcissistic, and start to view politics as a game. The actual form of government takes on a life of its own, and people seem to enjoy the political "lifestyle".

It becomes an game almost like that played by socialites. It is all about influence, and manipulation. Often the issues themselves, actually affecting the common people, are not even cared about.

This happens repeatedly, and all you have to do is look at society. The politician is like an actor. He strives to uphold an image, and has a retinue to do so. He strives to be re-elected. He cares more about fulfilling his image and popularity than the actual issues he is concered with. He even has someone else write speeches.

I wonder what sociology or psychology considers the cause of this, and why?

2007-11-07 20:32:54 · 5 answers · asked by advait0 1

2007-11-07 19:13:18 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I think people find me boring, especially those who don't know me well. I'm educated and really nice but can people find me dead boring. Can social skills be learned so that people like you more?

2007-11-07 18:43:36 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

i am not saying whether or not i can control my psychokinesis abilities, so dont ask.

im leaning towards no, because of what the united states government would want with you...

2007-11-07 18:36:04 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

My friend moved in2 a nu place i had a dream of her house after, she had never told hw it looked like when i got there it was the same house everything which i had seen in my dream..

Now last night when i was sleeping i heard someone talking to me. i tried to turn around so that i can see but my neck wouldnt move there was this heavy energy but it wasnt scary. I couldnt hear or i dont remember wat sh was saying i think. She showed me her face wen she was leaving.. I cant really say she is white but she had white white hair, green eyes she was also wearing white. i have never seen anyone as beautiful like her. She looks like an Angel. Few minutes again she came back she was writting on my wall sort of like giving me instruction but i could hardly see since i cant turn my head when she is there. I sort of tried to fight her th 1st time cos i thot sh was evil but she told me to relax. Then again she left..

Can someon please tell me what is happening to me

2007-11-07 18:26:51 · 20 answers · asked by kadhimba 1

2007-11-07 18:19:24 · 9 answers · asked by eoc1000 2

I work in a Private IVF centre as an embryologist. There is a Receptionist here whoz not much educated. Not so good looking. But she thinks quite high of herself. She doesn't have manners to speak. Speaks very arrogantly. Actually the reason behind her arrogance is that there are few idiots here who are behind her. Constantly trying to speak to her & look out for chances to even touch her. Thats why she thinks quite high of herself. Otherwise she is good for nothing.

2007-11-07 17:24:30 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

Ok, every time I drive home I pass by a near cliff...and almost every time I approach this cliff I get an intense emotion to drive off of it. I'm not crazy, and I'm garenteed I won't ever do a thing like that, but I don't know...its a weird feeling.

2007-11-07 17:10:53 · 13 answers · asked by Kate 2

"Gullible" would be the obvious answer, but what about someone who's very logical and very careful about what he believes who buys into some theories to the point that it affects his lifestyle? What is it that causes this?

The only thing that I can think of is that they can't accept that some things are just flukes or considences. They have to see a reason behind everything.

2007-11-07 17:10:05 · 6 answers · asked by Jade <>< 3

Any?

2007-11-07 16:28:31 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

i am joining the navy and once a week i have to visit my recruiters( until i leave in mid feburary). usually it is the same ol' stuff, but this one time a person very high in rank came to "visit" us and watch us do our physical training. it was an older lady, say...50. and i had a horrible urge to tackle her to the ground. just to spear her with all my might. i'm not sure why, maybe because she was so "special" and "honorable". i don't even know what was going on in my psyche. do you? and, do you ever get urges to totally do something horrific like that just for the heck of it (or whatever psycological reasoning)?

2007-11-07 15:56:39 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous