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  Lockdown is destroying my soul, I don’t know what to do?

  22 AnswersMental Health2 days ago
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  Is being mean a symptom of a personality disorder?

  14 AnswersMental Health17 hours ago
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  Why do disgusting, heartless sociopaths abuse animals? Do they realize that animals have feelings too?

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  Sociopaths need to act like sociopaths.

  That's like asking "Why do nice people do nice things?"  Because they're nice people.

  12 AnswersMental Health15 hours ago
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  How to stop feeling lonely? ?

  I’m 25 years old. I have avoidant personality disorder. I don’t have friends and never had a boyfriend. 

  12 AnswersMental Health2 days ago
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  Are you having any side effects of C O V I D vaccines?

  What are they, and whats the name of vaccine you are given

  14 AnswersInfectious Diseases2 days ago
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  How the **** do I stop overthinking so damn much? I'm tired of overthinking. I'm tired of crying because I'm overthinking. Help me please.?

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  Mindfulness.

  First, make sure you've got the basics.  You should be on medication and you should be taking your meds.  You should be doing everything healthy, like exercise and eating vegetables.  And some type of therapy.  Join an online group or in person group therapy.

  Mindfulness is too hard to explain here, but there are some good youtube videos about it.  And then try some guided meditation.  And deep breathing exercises.

  You can't stop from thinking something.  Like if I were to say stop thinking of the color blue.  But you can replace thoughts.  Have a good thought ready.  A fun vacation or your favorite TV show.  Then when you notice your thinking bad thoughts, turn your thoughts to the good thoughts.  At first it's hard to do, but stick with it.

  Music will save you.

  Do something fun.

  5 AnswersMental Health2 days ago
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  Biggest fear in dating is becoming a stepmom?

  I am 27. It's a pandemic. I'm so scared I'll end up as a stepmom. It's my worst fear ever when it comes to dating. I thought I'd be married by now but I'm not. I own a home, have a great job, no mental issues or trauma issues, I've gone to therapy, I am on track to retire in 10 years. I can't find a guy on my level so I'm scared I'll end up settling. What can I do? I am hopeless. I've been single for 1.5 years. 

  12 AnswersMental Health4 days ago
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  Is a veiny penis normal?

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  It is normal, girls love it, and there are condoms that are textured to feel that same way, and sex toys are also made with bumps and ridges 

  12 AnswersMen's Health2 days ago
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  My boyfriend tells me what I can’t eat?

  Hi, 

  I’ve been with my boyfriend for awhile now. Things are good but he recently made a comment about me putting on weight on my face 

  I have recently put on a lot of weight due to lots of things like lockdown and university stress, I know I should probably loose a little weight but it doesn’t massive bother me. I am now a size 12 maybe at a push 14 depending where I shop 

  Today my boyfriend said to me he wants me to cut down on meats & dairy products and to just eat fish & no dairy & to drink 2l of water a day

  Is this normal?? Is he just trying to help me? As I said I do need to loose my weight (my stretch marks are terrible) has anyone else gone through this? I’m asking because I can be really sensitive 

  20 AnswersDiet & Fitness4 days ago
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  Am I Responsible for my Incapacitated Boyfriend Upon His Release from Hospital?

  Two weeks ago I took my boyfriend to the hospital because he was acting strangely - slurred speech, not making sense, poor motor skills.  They admitted him and he has been there ever since.  His symptoms basically are from long term alcohol use.  I knew he drank, but didn't know quite how much apparently.  The doctors have run more tests and tried more things than I can count and have basically come to the conclusion that his confusion, hallucinations, etc.is something that may get better over time, but there is nothing more they can do so they are hinting they will send him home soon.  He may get better, but it will be a slow process over several months or more.

  Before all this happened I was making plans to leave him because of his drinking and other reasons...probably related to it.  His mother lives an hour and half away and expresses no interest in caring for him. Honestly, she is disabled and would probably not be the best choice anyway.  There is no other family to take him.  In addition to just not wanting to care for someone in his condition, I also have a full time job which is very demanding.  He has no insurance, hasn't had a job in over a year and no savings.

  It sounds heartless and I don't meant to be because I do still care for him and it's sad, but am I obligated to commit to his care?  We have no POA or any sort of arrangement like that.  I just feel like this is happening so fast and I don't have any choice.  Very stressful.

  22 AnswersMental Health6 days ago
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  My friends are telling me to get tested for covid all because I have a 104.2 fever ?

  And coughing, but I still taste my food. I really don’t feel good but I don’t  have to get tested if I don’t want to. I got the flu shot a few months ago, so I knew its not the flu eithe. Come on. I’m 20 years old, so this will probably go away in a day. I stay home all day because my college is online and my other housemates feel fine.How do I make my friends stop telling me to do this thing that I feel is a little unnecessary at this point? 

  8 AnswersInfectious Diseases1 day ago
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  I am feeling very unmotivated, what do I do?

  I am a sophomore in an IB high school, for about a month and a half I've felt so lazy and unmotivated. I have multiple F's, I am cheating on every test and assignment I have, and I feel so tired all of the time. My father is very strict and constantly reprimands me for my poor performance. I don't know how to explain it to him because I don't know why I am acting like this either. He takes away my phone, but it doesn't help because I am barely ever on it anymore. I've just been on my computer really just doing nothing. My school counselor is going to contact me today and I don't know what to say to her. I've been really upset since I lost my dog in December and my best friend of 6 years unfriended me, and a guy I was talking to was also talking to another girl at the same time. It feels like nothing ever goes my way and I just don't know what to do. I don't know how to be motivated to do my assignments, I don't know how to stop turning them in late, and I am really worried about upcoming exams. I have learned nothing this year, I'm literally screwed. I have no friends anymore and I'm constantly either sleeping in to 12 to 13 hours or sleeping like 3-5 hours. Either way, I feel so exhausted. I am also in ballet and colorguard and I have not been motivated at all to even practice. I also like to draw and I haven't even been keeping up with it, I have no motivation to do so. I think I should see a psychologist, but I feel like my father will just get mad at me.

  17 AnswersMental Health5 days ago
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  Why doesn't the semen stay in vagina ?

  17 AnswersWomen's Health4 days ago
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  Who can I talk to about my problems for diagnosis?

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  I've never been in the military, but my understanding is that this is a big problem in the military.  That it's hard to get help for things like this.

  I think you can see a non military doctor and still have your insurance pay.  Your right to want a good diagnosis,  A self diagnosis can be dangerous.  But... I bet you have depression and anxiety.  It's the most common form of mental illness.  So your not alone.  The doctor might put you on medication.  Don't be scared of the meds.

  Get counseling.  And join a support group.  There are some good online support groups.

  Of course your wife won't understand.  It's one of those things that "normal" people will never fully understand.  But still you should let her know what's going on.

  Go to youtube and lookup "mindfulness".

  Listen to music.  Music more then anything else will save you.  And make it a point to do something fun.

  6 AnswersMental Health4 days ago
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  Can i eat chicken wings and a smoothie?

  6 AnswersDiet & Fitness9 hours ago
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  Do teachers have to report suicidal thoughts to parents and/or administration?

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  This is going to be long and I talk about my own suicide attempt, so TRIGGER WARNING here.

  I've been in almost this exact position. Technically, anybody working in health with minors legally has to report anything concerning to the child's legal guardian. Often if the person you are working with has a privacy agreement with you, and the things you tell them don't put yourself or others in immediate danger, they will keep it to themselves and try their best to help you. I understand you didn't ask for advice about suicidal ideation, and I understand that sometimes when you are in a pit this deep, you believe nobody can help you, and that the only way out is death. So all I think I can do is tell you my story in the hopes you will realize you aren't alone. 

  In the 8th grade, I started skipping school and not sleeping at night. One morning, I went to school and when my school counselor asked me what was wrong, I deliriously told her I didn't have the will to live. She freaked out and immediately told my mom. I felt my options slipping. I truly believed help would make things worse, I believed nobody cared. I decided there was no way I could live, and tried to hang myself. I felt exhausted by my mental illness, belittled by my mom, and incredibly misunderstood. I decided that I'd never amount to anything, and I was doing the world a favor by dying. I wanted to be with my dad, and I felt hopeless. But my older sibling came home from school and found me setting it up. They held me and cried, and told me they loved me and I really couldn't die and leave them all alone. They told me that they needed me, and that although they couldn't promise me everything would get better, they could promise that they would help in whatever way they could. We told my mom and she suggested an inpatient facility. It took me two weeks before I finally caved and agreed. I stayed there eleven days, and came out feeling better. Not good by any means, but better. The depression was still there, and I had to undergo 3 more years of treatment to get to the place I am today. For the most part, I feel better now. I still have occasional suicidal thoughts, but I'm no longer planning, and I'm not set to it anymore. I found help, but I understand that that's not always an option for everyone. 

  I know I can't convince you to get help, I can't even convince not to kill yourself, but I need you to know that even if you feel like nobody cares, that's false because I do. I don't know you at all. But today I read this and cried. I can't convince to do or not do anything, but I can try my best to give you a few suggestions.1.Talk to your parents. This might not be an option. By your tone, it seems that you deeply believe they won't accept you telling them, and that it will only make things worse. I can't tell you that that belief isn't true because I've met many people in cases where it is. If you think you can trust them though, they should be the first in line of people you should confide in.2.Nobody ever wants to hear this, but you could call a hotline. Here is the most common one: (800)-273-8255 I always avoided hotlines until I first called one. I thought they would judge me or call the cops on me. They won't. Your best bet is to call when you are in a calm state. Tell the operator what's wrong, and try to take their advice. It is possible their advice will feel unachievable and will only make you feel worse. It's also possible that it will really help and encourage you to get more help. Whichever happens, don't lose hope and spiral, I promise you there will be a silver lining.If neither of these work, you can talk to me. I don't know you, but I can be your friend I promise. My name is Sisi and I live in NYC. My Instagram is thebettertoeatyouwith. If you dm me on there, I will give you my number if you need to talk. I'm not a professional, I'm seventeen and my own life still feels ****** up and bleak a lot, but I know how important it is to have someone to talk to. Please please please know you aren't alone. You are going to be OK. It might take days, it might take months, it might take years. But by you posting this I know there is hope. You haven't given up, even though it's ******* Yahoo answers, you still reached out for help. Whatever happens, I believe in you, and I hope you are ok.Best wishes,Your friend Sisi.

  17 AnswersMental Health6 days ago
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  I have no friends, i don't want to be here anymore. what can i do?

  I'm 25, i lost my mom 6 years ago and ever since i feel lost. I never had a girlfriend, and I moved to Jersey this year with my aunt and i have no friends. I go to bars and drink alone. I cry myself to sleep almost every night. I can't keep a job. Sometimes i just wanna go back to jail and stay there for the rest of my life. there is nothing out here for me. I have bipolar manic depression and just can't be happy. Also no insurance to get therapy. I'm just a mess. 

  9 AnswersMental Health4 days ago
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  How do I announce I am taking a long break from internet to deal with my mental illness?

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  Time away from the internet and social media is going to be SO good for your mental health. 

  Just tell everyone 'Peace.'

  You don't owe anything to anyone. 

  7 AnswersMental Health1 day ago
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  I AM BEGGING YOU. PLEASE TELL ME I'M JUST OVERREACTING AND I DIDNT DO SOMETHING EXTREMELY UNFORGIVABLE OR BAD? ?

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  If this question is legitimate, I understand what you are going through.  If it`s just a very stupid Troll, then you are a sick person that needs help.  I`ll answer your request as if it is legit.  I hope it is.  Your guilt comes from feeling that you betrayed your significant other, and in  a sense, you did, but it wasn`t anywhere close to being as serious as your conscience has made it out to be.  OCD?  Possibly, but it doesn`t really matter.  I`m 75 yrs. old and have been with my wife for almost 55 yrs.  During that span of time we have probably liked and loved each other 95% of the time.  We`ve disliked/hated each other for the other 5% of the time.  Not a lot of in between where love is concerned.  I imagine that on the date of that Yahoo question you posted was one of the days you hated him.  When we are really mad at our partners we frequently obsess a bit about what they did to piss you off.  Your incident probably happened on one of those days when we wake up mad and your patience tank is on empty.  It happens to everybody!  Forgiveness is the key.  My wife and I both apologize when we know we were over reacting or just plain wrong.  I see nothing outrageous in the way you reacted that day.  My advice for you is to talk to your partner.  Pick a time when you both are in good moods.  Tell him what you did, why you did it at that particular time, and how you have felt about it ever since.  Apologize to him.  He won`t be nearly as upset as you have been ever since it happened.  I very much doubt that he`ll think it was a big deal or a real betrayal.  We, everybody, say things we don`t really mean when we are angry.  I`m sure that that is how he will think of it.  So, talk to him and clear the air.  Get rid of this obsession you have.  That`s the only way to get passed this.  The reality here is that it wasn`t a big deal to start with.  Your conscience has turned this into a much bigger deal than it actually was.  Some times confession is good for the soul.  

  7 AnswersCancer5 days ago
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  My mom has Alzheimers and I was wondering if anyone knew of a way we could control her incoming and outgoing calls.?

  My mom is in the middle stages of Alzheimers so she can't drive anymore but still has her cell phone.  The problem is she keeps calling and canceling her medicare insurance.  Is there something we can do to control her incoming or outgoing calls?  Her service provider is AT&T.  We have power of attorney but not sure if AT&T will take it.  Just ideas and thoughts would be great

  10 AnswersMental Health5 days ago