Archive for the ‘Mind’ Category
Hi. I got up tonight and looked for a site that might help me and I hope you are it. I’ve been crying for almost 4 days straight (not all day, but whenever I’m alone). I’m tired of crying and can’t seem to stop. The reasons are multiple (stress, finances, studies, future plans that are so uncertain, fights with the people closest to me etc), but I’m usually able to work through my thoughts and emotions and get to a place where I find peace and stability again.
I can’t seem to get there this time and I’m kind of desperate. I’ve prayed a lot, but feel that I might just need an objective opinion and prayer from outside. I would appreciate you praying about this so much!
I know that one of the things getting me down is jealousy regarding a close friendship. I know this is dangerous and have fought it before, but I’m struggling so much this time again. Please help – advice on how to cope or maybe I’m missing something. I hope you can help. I just want to feel better (I do for moments, but my frustration and sadness always returns). I’m not prone to depression so I’m so scared that I might do something drastic or hurt people around me with unchecked words.
Regards,
Stella
Dear Stella,
Thanks for sharing your situation with us and my prayers and heart do go out to you during this time of sorrow Read the rest of this entry »
Ok, so I had this dream and it wasn’t the first, this is the one that I remember the most though. I feel like it was kind of a nightmare .. But I liked it? Okay so one of my best friends is Miguel , we got along so quickly and we’ve been their for each other for everything. But I’ve mostly been their for all his problems.
I’ve always known he’s liked this one girl and she’s brought so many problems. I still believe he likes her. Last time I heard he loves her, but the only problem is that she doesn’t. I never thought of liking him.
In the dream it was senior year, and I was really upset that my parents weren’t making my graduation. As I was getting ready in the bathroom of the place I heard 2 voices. “I can’t see her anywhere” said one voice, the next said “no she must be around somewhere” . Suddenly it clicked it was him. It seemed like I was so happy and yet I didn’t know what to say so somehow he knew I was in there and slid a note under the door. “Please come out, I don’t want to scare you.”
It seemed so likely of him, so I stopped getting ready can came out bare foot. I came out and he had beautiful flowers all different colors. At that point I didn’t know what to say I just ran up and hugged him, and for some reason I kissed him Read the rest of this entry »
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Jun
27
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Hello, my name is Francis. I’m currently in a stage in my life were I feel self-conscious, afraid, and withdrawn. I have had family issues since I was a child and have come to the point where I need change. Here’s my background;
I was raised in a house shared by me, my mother, father and sister. My dad was an alcoholic and most of my childhood memories were of him being angry and abusive. My mum and dad argued a lot and it got to the point were my mum decided to pack his belongings. Me and my sister were put into the car and we drove around pubs until we found him. My mum then gave him his stuff and stated that he cleaned up or he wasn’t welcome.
After a period of time my dad went to alcoholics anonymous and stopped drinking. My parents started going to church and took me and my sister along. They believed their marriage was saved even though they would still bicker and argue constantly about the most insignificant of things. This went on through out my whole youth and I stopped going to church and started smoking weed to escape. This went from being an occasional giggle to being a daily occurrence. I spent every day just trying to escape the house and I continued this pattern for 8 years, from a young teenager to a young man.
My mum used the same tactic on me as she did with dad , stop or go. I lived rough for a while and did some sofa surfing. I now hold down a job and support myself completely independently. Read the rest of this entry »
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Jun
23
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I work in a hostile and pressured environment. I am told by my supervisor that I have to sit up. I am tired of the organization because I put in all my effort but I am not still competent. I am starting to think that maybe I am incompetent.
I am just tired. Is it time to move on to somewhere else or what do i do next I am confused. I can’t resign because I have a mortgage to pay. I am totally mortified.
-Tolam
Dear Tolam,
Thanks for writing in with your problem. It sounds like your job has been very stressful and it’s getting the better of you. I don’t know a lot about your situation but it sounds like there may be some harassment going on by the management.
There are laws that prevent the unfair treatment of workers and you do not have to put up with such treatment. Are you part of a workers union? If not, research for local employee advocacy groups. Either your union or the advocacy group can give you legal guidelines to follow in order to make things better.
In the meantime Read the rest of this entry »
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Jun
18
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Hi I have a huge problem with my self esteem. It’s very low and it has been that way since I was about 12 years of age. The main problem that I am having is the fact that I can’t see the other person in the mirror and I am having a hard time accepting myself as the way I am. Can you help me out with this situation?
-Mary
Dear Mary,
Thanks for your question and the issue of self esteem is one that many people struggle with both young and old alike. I advise people who are concerned with their self esteem to start by doing a self talk assessment. Get a notebook and write down everything negative you think about yourself through out the day. These are those little voices that whisper things like “I’m so stupid”, “I’m so fat”, “I’m so ugly” etc. Read the rest of this entry »
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