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I can't get him out of my head?
Posted Thursday July 19 2018, 12:25 pm
So, I was recently rejected by my crush. But he was super nice about it, and we're still friends. I was having a lot of trouble getting over him. Summer break finally rolls around, and not seeing him has helped me a bunch. Just recently, I want to say about a week or two ago, he's started popping into my dreams. It's not the same dream every time though, it's a different dream where he always makes an appearance. We usually talk most of the time in the dream. For example, last nights dream we were riding a bus. He was in the seat behind me and we just talked to each other. Sometimes my dreams aren't so platonic. Other times were holding hands or touching shoulders. I really need to move on, but these dreams aren't letting me! Any advice on ...
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I'm severely unstable, unable to work and want to help people.
Posted Friday July 6 2018, 9:08 pm
So my psychiatrist has labeled me as severely unstable and "too stressed to work." because I've tried killing myself over stress and my mental illnesses because of every time I've tried working. So he's been helping me to get disability. He even insisted on going to court FOR ME. He's TRAVELING to go to court. That's how bad off I am. And he's one of the most intelligent men. Every person who has ever met him has said that. So it's not like he is biased or anything.
But I was watching this tv show of this woman helping other people. I've always helped people all my life. I give money/food to homeless people even when I don't have enough myself, I kind of live off my parents right now, but I do help them as much as I...
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is something wrong with me ?
Posted Saturday June 23 2018, 4:22 pm
i'm not exactly happy when i get what i've been wanting from a long time, be it a material thing or just ordinary stuff like my favorite dish that i've not had in a long time. i noticed this often and i don't expect much satisfaction before getting it and yet i kinda feel empty inside.
things that were/are special to me doesn't feel much special anymore
like a song that i like a lot and haven't heard in a long time doesn't feel the same when i hear it
the intensity of it's effects that was before is now gone,and it's not just a song it's about most of the stuff
i wanted something from like 2 years and i recently got it and i wasn't exactly happy
i was like "oh.. ok..."
i mean i wanted ...
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Do i move out from my parents home or save to buy a home?
Posted Monday June 18 2018, 10:37 pm
I am currently living with my parents to help them pay bills etc, since they are retired. I feel so guilty moving out as they will live a bit tight on money, but I feel like I need my own space. Right now i'm so emotionally drained, my family is dysfunctional and we have a brother dealing with drugs. My parents are trying to help him but he drains the whole family and i'm tired of being in this environment.
I found an apartment I liked a bit pricey but that is what rental places are in my neighborhood. But as the signing of the lease got closer I started to get frightening, my heart was pounding so hard and I felt so much anxiety.
I'm so confused if to move out or just stay here until i buy my own home, ...
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hahahahhahahah i want to die hahahahahah
Posted Sunday May 27 2018, 1:59 am
It's not that I want to die, I'm just tired of living as myself. I don't want this to be some pity party bc trust me, I know how privileged I am. I know how lucky I am to be living in a relatively wealthy household, during a time period and place where girls can go to school and where I can have a future. "future" haha...
I can't imagine a future where I'd be happy. I'm smart and I'd have good college apps so I'd get into some UC schools and maybe even make it to some of the shitty Ivies if I'm lucky. I'd feel just as alone as I do now. Be just as confused. Ok I don't want this to sound like some poor teen girl with no self esteem but WHY THE FUCK DO NO BOYS HAVE ANY INTEREST IN ME WHAT THE ACTUAL FUCK! Don't give me the &q...
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Tips for overcoming social anxiety?
Posted Thursday May 17 2018, 3:05 pm
I'm 22, f and for about 10 years I have been struggling with social anxiety.
Every time I'm in a large group of people I sort of freeze and get so nervous that I don't speak.
Even though I know that people like me, I also worry constantly about how I appear and that people don't like me. I worry that people judge me because they can tell I'm socially awkward or quiet.
I know the best way to get over social anxiety is to face the fear and socialize so this weekend that's what I'm doing, but I'm still very nervous about it.
Any tips for how I can calm down?
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Why do the tiniest things make me feel so bad?
Posted Wednesday May 16 2018, 9:52 pm
Lets start out by saying that I'm a 16 year ild female, if that helps anything. I know this could just be hormones and such since I'm a teenager, but I can't be too sure. I don't remember when this all started, but i've noticed lately that I'm feeling extremely guilty for small and insignificant things. For example, today I tried to grab a paper in Science. The teacher stopped me and said the older kids go first. Seems simple, but it's 8 hours later and I'm still feeling guilty about this. This is just one example though. It happens almost everyday, and it's starting to make me question my every action to the point where I won't do anything in fear of messing up. Should I talk to someone about this, or should I try to fix it on my own? And advice would be appreciated!
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Memory strengthing games
Posted Friday May 4 2018, 8:48 pm
I'm having difficulties with my memory due to seizures and drug abuse (sober for 7 years now). Needless to say it's embarrassing and a problem. How can I strengthen my memory? Be specific please.
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Being a loser in research
Posted Thursday May 3 2018, 9:45 am
I hate to admit it, but I feel I am being unlucky in my workfield. I have no problems in my personal life as I have a loving and caring mother and a loving and caring boyfriend who is the best person I Can get. I am a Ph.D scholar working in India since 2013 and right now I am in an european country for the past 7 months, carrying out a part of my research, the last year of my Ph.D. In the last month I also had a surgery and I joined lab 2 weeks ago. As my lab back in India was not a well equipped one, and the syllabus of our masters was mostly theory based, when I joined here, The first thing which hit me, that even masters and bachelor students know more than me. From that time I felt inferior enough to talk with lab people, only when I n...
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I don't know if I'm depressed or not
Posted Wednesday April 11 2018, 7:05 pm
I'm not happy. I'm not sad. The point is, I have no emotion 98% of the time. It's rare to see me actually be happy and I truly miss being happy about everything.I feel like I'm not even human.I'm not insecure or anything but I just wanna be happy again. I've tried searching it up but I don't find anything relative to what I'm feeling.This has been going on for 1 year. I also feel like this is effecting my beliefs(Losing faith in God),my schoolwork, and my interactions with other people. I've had a good life and not any family problems or self confidence issues but I don't know what caused this. Thank you for reading this..
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I forgive the people who hurt me too fast
Posted Thursday March 29 2018, 11:58 pm
I've been through a lot in my life, and a lot of people have hurt me. I've been sexually harassed/violated/abused, I watched my brother be brutally abused for several years, I've dealt with mental illness and eating disorders, I've watched my friends attempt suicide, I've had friends kill themselves while I'm on the phone with them--the list goes on.
My problem is that I forgive people too quickly. I can't help but still want to be friends with the people that have hurt me. I was "best friends" with the guy(s) that sexually abused and violated me, to the point where my legs were always bruised and I was covered in cuts and scrapes. They were my best friends until one of them moved and the other told me he didn't want to be ...
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What are causes of hallucinations?
Posted Thursday March 29 2018, 11:44 pm
Why would a teenager hallucinate? Apart from medication, drug abuse, or alcohol, what could cause visual/audial hallucinations?
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Euthanasia
Posted Wednesday March 28 2018, 5:50 pm
I saw where you answered someone's question about wanting to die. I seriously believe in euthanasia but am a pretty devout Christian that doesn't believe in suicide. I just pray to get one of the diseases that are taking my loved-ones while I remain behind here in critical pain. I'm a 64-year-old woman with pain so intense that I see no help possible, but you are (admittedly) a teenager going through the Hell we all go through and I want to assure you it WILL pass! Sometimes, we're just sick and it's hard to tell if it's our brain or just emotional education.
If you don't have chronic pain, physical or emotional, you'll be alright in a couple of weeks after you feel like this. I hope you are happier and know that you are just growing?!! God bless you!
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What does euphoria and enthusiasm feel like?
Posted Tuesday March 13 2018, 5:33 pm
I genuinely want a deep answer.
I have clinical depression, but I have found something for me that is gradually curing it as it feels like.
I feel like I'm experiencing a tiiiiiiny bit of euphoria and enthusiasm, but then I still feel a little depressed.
But then again, I don't know. I've never felt positive feelings before now with this treatment I'm using.
So may someone please explain to me what they GENUINELY feel like? Do they really feel INTENSELY energizing, or is it just a really satisfied, super happy state? Because my feelings are starting in between those two, but much more of the second one, so again, I don't know. I would really appreciate a deep explanation. Thank you! :)
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Feeling aimless and depressed
Posted Friday February 16 2018, 1:47 pm
Hey Advicenators team,
I am a fresher in IT industry who recently got a job through campus. I was a bright kid, got multiple offers from MNCs and chose one which seemed best. I completed my 3 month training with great scores. I landed up in a project which was messed up from the word go. I had a boss who was abusive, would not help, and i had to be with him constantly for the meetings,I was trained on say "A" and was working "B" which are like completely opposite. I wasn't learning much either, because i was made to sit around for long hours, with my role not at all defined. I had 3 issues, i had to travel 2+ hours, was working more than 12+ hours, and again travel back home, i was working weekends too with no pay...
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Anger issues
Posted Wednesday February 7 2018, 6:59 am
I'm a 14 year old female. When something gets me angry, I really get angry and it lasts for days even if the issue is solved. I have enough control over myself to not lash out violently but it just makes me feel so shitty, sitting there with anger rushing through me. I've tried every tip and trick online that's supposed to relieve anger, and nothing works.
The reason why I'm angry right now is because the other day I was speaking to a group of friends, and one of them asked which shows we've seen on Broadway. Note that I live in the most bourgie town ever that I don't belong in because my parents can hardly afford food and rent. So, everybody listed tons of shows except this one girl because she doesn't really like musicals b...
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My father was diagnosed with early onset ALZ & I don't know what to do?
Posted Friday February 2 2018, 11:45 pm
My 63 year old dad was recently diagnosed with early on-set Alzheimer’s. My family dynamic is not exactly easy to mobilize to help with the long haul we’re in for. I don’t live in the same state & my sister (who does) hasn’t been much help (outside of directions ive tried to put in place from time-time).
Making matters worse is my dads 20 year girlfriend. They own a house together and are technically in a legal “domestic partnership”). She has never been very supportive in any matter, let alone something like this. She still works and travels almost half the month for business leaving him at home for 2-3 days at a clip. All the while interacting with every man on social media when out of town. If you saw her F...
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My happiness is dependent on someone that I never see.
Posted Wednesday January 24 2018, 10:48 pm
I suffer from severe depression, and cry every night for 1-3 hours. The only thing that calms me down is the guy that I like, and that I've liked since elementary school. He's always liked me back, but we were never together. I haven't seen him in two years, and I've only talked to him a couple times through shared friends because he doesn't have a phone and is not in my area. I listen to an old recording of him singing whenever I am sad, and it usually helps, but it's not always enough.
I'm dependent on him, I haven't seen him in three years, and I miss him. What do I do?
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Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Troubles
Posted Sunday January 7 2018, 6:34 pm
hi,
I've been diagnosed with OCD since last year. There are many types of OCD (contamination, harm, reassurance, etc), and can generally be a shapeshifter when it comes to any of these types or their symptoms. Recently I just "graduated" from an outpatient ERP therapy, which took all of my physical symptoms away completely, but my mental attributes are still lingering, still shapeshifting, and getting worse a bit. I'm on medication, which helps, but right now I feel like my intrusive thoughts contribute more to my mental state then my actual thoughts, and it's draining, stressing. I feel deprived of my own mind, I can't look at a baby, hear any form of screams or see any form of violence in a movie or a tv show, I c...
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Crying nonstop and constant gloom
Posted Saturday January 6 2018, 8:09 pm
I'm a 14 year old female. Sometimes randomly when I'm waking up or going to bed I'll start thinking depressing thoughts about my life and start sobbing. This happens often, and several times a day I'll start sobbing for no apparent reason or something small will trigger my tears. My mood goes from extremely happy and excited to extremely depressed very quickly throughout the day without any real triggers and it just makes me feel very empty inside.
I can't shake this feeling that nobody cares about me and that everybody hates me. I really wish I could tell somebody how I feel but the words just won't come out of my mouth. Often times I have trouble identifying the feelings with myself. I feel so far away and so distanced from...
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