Psychology - December 2007

I landed a great job, but can tell that I'm in over my head - in some cases I'm in over my head quite a bit

The boss knows it and others surely do as well. I feel so embarrassed that my ignorance is exposed like this. I look like a fool when I need to reference things every minute to do my job. It's like hiring a proofreader for a job, and they need to read each chapter of a style and grammar book before making a change!

My bosses knows my weaknesses and they grilled me on whether I can do the job or not. I told them I could and that I'd study all I can. The truth is, they have back-up just in case I fold. I have lots of pressure on me. I need to understand material that it can take years to fully absorb and master

How can I save face (as much as possible), keep my pride and dignity, and feel ok?

Mostly, I'm really, really, REALLY embarrassed about my ignorance & EVERYONE knowing this. I have skills in other areas that my job needs, but the other part is just as important. Help!

2007-12-09 12:05:08 · 2 answers · asked by advice 1

2007-12-09 12:04:20 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

i don't know why but wherever i go, people of all ages look at me, and i don't understand because i'm not doing anything weird and i'm normal. i'm just walking. i get very self-conscious because i'm very shy, and all those people looking at me makes me uncomfortbale. what should i do?

2007-12-09 12:00:49 · 5 answers · asked by ginger_spic 1

Hey so i'm an 18 yr-old female, think I have finally hit a point where I can accept I need to go to hospital 'cause my head is just seriously messed up. Sometimes i'm fine up other time's I get very depressed, and I am extremely violent, having constant day-dreams about violence and having outbursts in which in the last few days I have threatened to kill all the family pets, to burn down the house with my mother and sisters asleep and to slash my mothers throat. I spend money in binges, eat in binges and can't live without using drugs or alcohol heavily at least once a day. I can't stick to any kind of schedule and despite quitting self-harm find myself self-harming again and I get quite paranoid, unable to leave the house without carrying a knife and obsessed with the idea that me and my family are going to get attacked. I fantasise about having a violent and abusive boyfriend (think Natural Born Killers) and about murderering people. I am disorganised and unmotivated.

2007-12-09 11:50:29 · 27 answers · asked by Pebbles 5

I am a big procrastinator and it has costed me so much!
so so so soo much! I am about to lose everything and I feel so depressed. Will I ever succeed in my career, college, life??? I am feeling devastated/

2007-12-09 11:33:34 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

i say im sorry if someone's sick or something that im not doing right. or for being impatient, etc. i really want to stop its annoying me too.

2007-12-09 11:33:28 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-09 11:20:20 · 18 answers · asked by ♥BEX♥ 7

I feel that my life is coming to a halt, but yet I feel like I'm on that train to go somewhere. I haven't figured out who I am yet, which makes this so much harder. I feel that there is so much pressure on me to become what my parents want me to be, and what my friends think of me. I feel that I can't just relax and I'm always stressed. I am a sophomore in high school, member of the Interact Club, and manager of the girl's basketball team. I make fairly good grades (A/B's), and I'm so so when it comes to looks. I guess I'm just the average girl, but then again I do have things that make me who I am. I have my optimism and my personality. But I still feel like something is missing, or I'm missting something in this equation. I have a 19 year old boyfriend who I dont' know how long I will be with, and I have a promise ring from him. I feel that the fire that was once burning is no more. I need an adult's perspective, so please give me mature answers to my question.

2007-12-09 10:52:30 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

What are some hints?

2007-12-09 10:32:03 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

Self=actualization-morality, creativity, spontaneity, problem-solving, lack of prejudice, acceptance of facts

Esteem=self-esteem, confidence, achievement, respect of others, respect by others

Love/Belonging=friendship, family, sexual intimacy

Safety=security of body, of employment, of resources, of morality, of the family, of health, of property

Physiological=breathing, food, water, sex, sleep, homeostasis, excretion

2007-12-09 09:50:41 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

like when someone says "noone likes you!" but in reality no one likes them? what's the come back for that?? like i always wanna say like "no i think ur afraid cause no one likes you..." something like that? need the right words

2007-12-09 09:24:08 · 7 answers · asked by bonto 3

I'm thinking in terms of scientific proof not in terms of the prejudice of the do goody brigade. I am against drink driving but If a small amount does not adversely effect someone's ability to drive should we be lowering the limit further.

Please do not preach. I will respect the opinions of everyone who answers this question. If you can give me a good reason to believe that a small amount will adversly effect people's driving abilities I will change my mind!

TY

2007-12-09 09:05:54 · 14 answers · asked by tuthutop 2

Its really lonely, and allot of people just stare at you and say nothing, a few have come up and shook my hand and a few said thank you,,,? no one has ever said is there anything you need or want or how do you feel! I lost allot of my friends in vietnam and the ones who made it back are so sick or just brain dead to life. Thanks for the thank yous and the hand shakes, I'll remember them as long as I live. Thank you all for remembering us veterans and thank you to the people who say or do nothing....I'm not sorry for going into the service but I'm ''sorry for being a disabled veteran''.......

2007-12-09 08:51:11 · 4 answers · asked by axhandlebill 3

how would you survive the thought mentally? its like a pain you will never forget, what would you do if you've killed someone, not saying you have but stil, wouldn't it be a mental pain for you you have to bare forever, i can't imagine anyone would just live after killing someone accidently, how do you survive such a crazy expirience, i've beaten up a lot of people and i stil feel bad about that, what would you do if you kill somene? my opinion would be commiting suicide to stop the mental pain, since nowone can help you with these type of pain right, i can't say i ever killed someone, but after playing a lot of bloody killing games like GTA san andreas my mind is playing tricks on me not knowing if i've killed someone; whats your story??

2007-12-09 08:32:02 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

I really want to be a dental assistant, however, I'm introverted and I don't really like to talk to people a lot. Does this matter? And do you still think that I could do it?

2007-12-09 08:28:09 · 21 answers · asked by Melissa 1

We all need to make copies of those keys.....

2007-12-09 07:00:44 · 21 answers · asked by Holiday Magic 7

Then you realise they are talking to someone thru their earbud or something. But you cannot help but make this disturbing mental analogy. As this person passes by you, with this certain animated look on their face, you have a vision that is not unlike what you would imagine that the truly insane people who are locked up somewhere would similarly be doing.
Who else has had this vision?

2007-12-09 06:26:14 · 35 answers · asked by Kentucky Dave 6

2007-12-09 06:22:38 · 13 answers · asked by Lean_on_Me 1

What are you scared of?

2007-12-09 06:16:19 · 14 answers · asked by Sheb 3

i am a serious perfectionist. i have no idea why..but if i cant do what I'm doing perfect, i get reaalllyyy upset.

I am rarely happy with what i do....because it isn't perfect, it's not good enough.

Of course, I'm a good student, but I'm always afraid i'm going to suddenly fail something...or even get a 'B' on something. A 'B 'is NOT good enough to get into any college, i think.


Is this really bad??

2007-12-09 06:15:51 · 26 answers · asked by OMGWHO?? 6

I said to my daughter the twelve years that she had to study more because only people who study is that can have a great profession and have a better future in life. She replied to me: But father, if all we will die one day, then we do not have no future unless death. Questions such as these have disturbed the soul and imagination of man in all Eras. Regardless of our country, color and creed, we all hope for the same things: love lasting, true happiness and peace of mind, truth, beauty, meaning and a reason to live. What is your opinion?

2007-12-09 06:07:38 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

If so, why?

2007-12-09 05:46:49 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-09 05:31:02 · 3 answers · asked by lil1 2

Let's suppose you lived in a rented flat, attended college and a part time job. Then you attempted sui*ide and failed and had to spend time in medical/mental hospital.

What happens in regard to your home/college/work would you lose it all or would you be given so much time to get back into it? What if you had to stay in hospital for a few months? Would everything still be in place for you coming out?

2007-12-09 05:01:21 · 9 answers · asked by Sid 1

then when there happy i do not hear from them huh?? how do i tell them to stop with out being rude???

2007-12-09 04:46:45 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-09 03:11:22 · 8 answers · asked by TeaPea 5

Please be kind with your answers, I am near rock bottom already :) I am 56. My 28 yr old married daughter and with 2 babes, she doesn't want me in her life. In complete shock to me, this started when she got engaged at age 24, I had no idea of her dis-like for me. Much longer story, but for here :) What I need to know is why is it "shutting me down"? It haunts my every moment ?? If you can suggest some things for me to start looking at or email me so we can talk, I know I can overcome this, but I can't seem to shake it. I know God well, incase you were going to suggest I "get God" :) I am a 1/2 sick, retired elem teacher with no other family.

2007-12-09 02:59:13 · 4 answers · asked by I Love Jesus 5

Do you tell his friends what happened?
So that they can keep an eye on him?

2007-12-09 02:17:13 · 5 answers · asked by Tasha M 1

But I am creative, enthusiastic and energetic when I work. No one can stop it even myself. Why is this?

2007-12-09 01:42:15 · 13 answers · asked by Human Being 3

ok so this is how it goes. there is this final year projects in my school which is supposed to be done with ur friends as a team and is very important for my successful graduation for my diploma. i was thinking of working together with this group of freidns i treated as close friends but recently came to know about the fact that they have formed a final year project (FYP) team by themself and neither did they ask whether i wanted to be in their team nor even inform me that they have formed a team. everything happened so secretively and i was completely kept in the dark. it took some classmate of mine to inform that my 'friends' formed their FYP team and i felt abit embarrassed when he asked me how come i did not know abt it. it pissed me off and i went back home and scolded the bunch of 'friends' for their dishonest behaviour and for being such hypocrite who smiled and talked well to me in front of me and did all this treachery behind my back. Was what i did a correct deed

2007-12-09 01:30:27 · 6 answers · asked by sathish g 1