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<s> [INST] I'm in college currently, so I am not a direct victim anymore. My father is very abusive with his words and actions, and my siblings are getting treated horribly.[/INST]Yes you can help!� Emotional and verbal abuse can cause a negative impact in your family.� It is important that you encourage your siblings ...
<s> [INST] It was over 20 years ago, but the pain has resurfaced again now because I have started seeing her Facebook posts about how great her life is. I feel so angry. How can I handle this?[/INST]First thing that you must realize is that most people only post the "best parts" of their lives on Facebook, some people ...
<s> [INST] I have been having horrendous nightmares this whole month.[/INST]Are you facing any type of overwhelming situation in your waking life?Dreams and nightmares are the non-logical ways in which we make emotional sense of what goes on in our everyday waking world.Besides having some type of relaxing bedtime rout...
<s> [INST] My husband took a job out of state for the next year and seems to be a different person. Before, he worked and slept, and on off days, he'd stay home because he didn't want to do anything else. Now he's going out with friends several nights a week while I'm still home working a 50 hours a week job and taking...
<s> [INST] It's really hard to not have negative feelings about friends who don't put any effort into nourishing our relationship.[/INST]Interpersonal relationship (either positive or negatives) need to or more persons who give and receive: attention, dedication, time and communication. But what makes friendships speci...
<s> [INST] My boyfriend of eight years and father of our two children is a truck driver. He is never home and only contributes to our family financially. There is no other support given. He comes home when able, sleeps, gives money, and leaves again. I can't get him to do anything with me or the kids. He just sleeps an...
<s> [INST] My wife works late most days, so I'm lonely. I love my wife with all my heart, however I don't feel the intimacy we used to have. We don't have sex anymore, which bothers me tremendously. I have become close friends with a coworker, which I know is not helping. Nothing will happen with that, but there�s the ...
<s> [INST] My mother has Alzheimer's and she has become so nasty and mean to everyone and she always asks for unrealistic, silly or meaningless items. I get so frustrated and angry, but then I feel guilty because I know it probably isn�t her fault. How can I cope with feeling like this?[/INST]Yes, certainly your mom'...
<s> [INST] My mother has Alzheimer's and I can see that she has lost some of her intellectual abilities. Even though I know this disease is not her fault, I�m still finding it difficult to separate my own feelings of disappointment and frustration when my mom seems to ignore my opinions and wishes, and seems[/INST]Goo...
<s> [INST] I keep feeling paralyzed and unsure during interviews. Previous jobs have fired me for lack of performance, and five employers have rejected me after extensive personality tests and interviews. I'm afraid of continuing because my depression is getting worse. I'm already humiliated working for temp agencies a...
<s> [INST] I'm in my early 20s, and I've been seeing my boyfriend for a year now. My boyfriend has always been the sweetest guy until recently. He has made comments such as �you would look better as a Tumblr girl" or "you should start doing more squats." It's really hurtful.[/INST]Hello, and thank you for your question...
<s> [INST] We have been together over a year. We spend time together every day no matter how busy. He started to be unusually fatigued and losing weight. He also began to be distant and sexually selfish. We had a argument, and he confided he has late stage stomach cancer. He wont treat it.[/INST]Hello, and thank you fo...
<s> [INST] She's in her early 20s, and she has a toddler.[/INST]Well, first let's identify what factors are involved in the situation about which you wrote.Are you the only decision maker regarding your stepdaughter living with you?Is her dad, and your partner, living under the same roof?Would you feel any obligation t...
<s> [INST] Nothing we've tried has worked so far.[/INST]Probably what you should do is decide whether you can continue having a romantic and sexual relationship with someone to whom you don't feel like having sex.Five years is long enough to know that the way you feel toward your partner is more than likely going to re...
<s> [INST] Any time my family and friends are in an altercation, I�m the one who steps in. I�m the one they call to fight for them. I do this even though I have a tough time trusting the people I�m fighting for. I�m only in my early 20s.[/INST]Breaking the patterns of relating to family members, is difficult work.In th...
<s> [INST] I've only been married three months. Every week, we argue about something, and it seems to be getting worse.[/INST]At the begin g of marriages, we expect to be living on an eternal honeymoon, but the reality can be different.� This is a process of adaptation, even if you had known your better half for a long...
<s> [INST] I was in a car accident and totaled my car. I gave up my job of nine years to pursue school full-time to better myself. I failed a class, and my boyfriend that I live with thinks I�m stupid and wants to break up with me. I have nowhere to go, and I feel like I�m losing everything.[/INST]When we feel overwhel...
<s> [INST] My dad is doing some really bad drugs, and I'm not allowed to see him anymore because of what he can do to me or my siblings on this drug. It has affected me tremendously in my life. It�s even caused me anger and stress.[/INST]It seems like you are going trough stages of grief, since the inability to see you...
<s> [INST] My daughter is in later elementary school. She can't color in the lines. Her words jumble together when she writes unless there are big spaces or she skips lines.[/INST]Depending on your daughter�s age, this could be a learning disability.� I suggest contacting the school counselor and asking for an evaluati...
<s> [INST] In the last ten months, I've been kicked out, moved around three times, worked many jobs, stopped school to make money, had dad and mom get sick, was cheated on while pregnant, lost my baby, had relationship issues, and was betrayed. I can't get a job. I have no friends. I feel lonely and isolated. I've been...
<s> [INST] My daughter basically freaked out out of nowhere over me saying �calm down� when she dropped her phone. Within seconds, the situation escalated to her kicking me out on the curb, saying horrifically unspeakable things, and her calling the cops on me. She seems unable to stop herself at times.[/INST]Bipolar d...
<s> [INST] I'm a teenager, and I created a sort of imaginary friend to help me cope with stressful situations or if I'm worried or upset. She "gives me advice" and comforts me and tells me it'll be okay. I've given her a name (Solace) and created a personality for her that's like a comforting motherly figure. I know it...
<s> [INST] My ex-boyfriend and I have been back and forth for over a year now. He's in his late 20s, divorced for like five years now with two kids. He has a lot of narcissistic behaviors. He lies and cheats, but I love him. I've tried to date other people, but I always go back to him.[/INST]There are a lot of pieces t...
<s> [INST] My mom and dad got divorced four years ago. I had to finish out the school year with my dad, and now they are deciding which place is best for me. I can't choose. How can I choose if I love both places?[/INST]I don't know how old you are, but depending on that, you may be able to talk with them about spendin...
<s> [INST] I've tried working out and eating fruits and vegetables, but I always seem to eat the junk in the house.[/INST]I know some people do better when they don't have as much junk food in the house. This is not as tempting then. Having said that, maybe you can reward yourself with different things, such as having ...
<s> [INST] I get really mad easily at my parents and family.[/INST]Anger is not necessarily a bad thing. If you are angry and you can talk about your feelings, that would be very helpful. Anger usually comes along with something else, like feeling sad, worried, overwhelmed, confused, and many others. Consider looking a...
<s> [INST] My daughter is in later elementary school. She can't color in the lines. Her words jumble together when she writes unless there are big spaces or she skips lines.[/INST]It's hard to tell from the information that you were able to provide here, but talk with her elementary school a guidance counselor. Someone...
<s> [INST] I'm dating a guy I really love. We have our problems, but I could see myself with him long term. But there's this other guy who I've had feelings for for awhile now. He gives me butterflies when we talk, and my heart beats fast when I see he's texted me, which i never felt with my current boyfriend.[/INST]Th...
<s> [INST] I'm starting to think that I might have depression. The thing is though, I'm not exactly sad. I can joke with my friends and stuff, but I've stopped caring about my work, and I've been starting to think that life is pointless. I really have no clue if I need help, or if I'm just tired or something.[/INST]It ...
<s> [INST] I used to be the funny guy of the group�the class clown, if you will. I used to laugh uncontrollably all the time and be able to be social without it feeling awkward. Now I can't laugh at all, and I'm dead inside.[/INST]If you look back to when you feel as though you were the "funny guy," I wonder what is di...
<s> [INST] I have friends, family, I live in a good home, I go to a nice high school, and I get pretty good grades, but I don�t know why I'm so unhappy. These friends are my best friends and they�re all amazing people, and yet I'm sad all the time and feel alone.[/INST]I wonder if you have moments where you feel happy?...
<s> [INST] My fianc�e is always letting me know how I am a horrible/evil person, or I just don�t care enough when it�s about her feeling or when she is having an off day.[/INST]One thing you could try is to have a conversation when neither of you is upset so that you learn what makes each of you feel cared for and valu...
<s> [INST] I no longer carry expressions on my face, and my emotions are decreasing the more I have fights with my fianc�e.[/INST]Sometimes when we fight a lot with our partner, it becomes more uncomfortable to share emotions because it feels like it will lead to another flight or disagreement.You could try having a co...
<s> [INST] I stopped for a while, but I�ve started doing it again. It�s like an addiction. The more I try to stop, the more I want to do it. I�ve tried doing some of the stuff they say to do like draw, but it doesn�t work.[/INST]I've heard people say that they cut themselves as a way to feel relief from different emoti...
<s> [INST] When I'm sad and alone, I want to cut myself.[/INST]Try doing something physical. If you haven't exercised before, it is a good idea to get your doctor's approval first, but this can be helpful.The more you can find out about when you want to cut, the easier it will be to figure out what else you can do. If ...
<s> [INST] She has chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy, and I�m her caregiver. All she does is complain, hit me, call me names, and say things happened that didn�t. When I tell her, she explodes. I didn�t always hate her, but now every little thing she does irritates me, and I don�t have the means to live...
<s> [INST] She works with a man and always looks at guys that check her out.[/INST]I wonder if you are having some of these thoughts related to something that has neither happened directly to you in your past or to someone that you care about. This can often change the way that we look at different situations. Try to l...
<s> [INST] I get an uncontrollable swallowing that is repetitive and then somewhat out of body feeling that lasts no more than a minute or two. It usually happens in bed at night, but I occasionally experience this during the day. I have a benign brain tumor, but the doctor said it is not associated with this.[/INST]I'...
<s> [INST] I know I was molested as a child, but I have no memory of it.[/INST]I'm not sure that I have the answer to your question, but I can tell you that it would be helpful to talk with a certified hypnotist. There are a list of them here:�http://www.natboard.com/index_files/Page548.htm. You also may want to talk t...
<s> [INST] I think i may suffer from depression, and it is affecting my life and sleep. I am on my parent's insurance, and they won't let me see a therapist because they don't believe in it.[/INST]The answer here really depends upon your age and something called the "age of consent" in the state where you live. In Penn...
<s> [INST] I feel depressed even though I act like a happy with my family. I act like I�m happy so my son doesn�t see me sad. I act like my life is a happy life, but I feel sad and depressed. I sometimes think of killing myself and that my family deserve someone better than me. I just cry and write in my book all these...
<s> [INST] Any time my family and friends are in an altercation, I�m the one who steps in. I�m the one they call to fight for them. I do this even though I have a tough time trusting the people I�m fighting for. I�m only in my early 20s.[/INST]You could be protective because of things that happened in your past or in t...
<s> [INST] Two years ago, I was separated from the military into my contract for medical issues. It has emotionally destroyed me. I now basically hate myself. It's embarrassing to be separated from the one place who takes anyone. My family has been in the armed forces, and it has always been my dream. I can't do this a...
<s> [INST] She's in her early 20s, and she has a toddler.[/INST]It may be helpful to first have a discussion about what you are expecting and put a timeframe on it that if she is not doing certain things by a certain date, she will have to leave. If you don't know where she can go, there is probably a list of shelters ...
<s> [INST] Nothing we've tried has worked so far.[/INST]Sexual attraction is often discussed on a continuum. If you are saying that you are not attracted to your girlfriend, you could try changing what you do during sexual intimacy. You could also try slowly using nonsexual touch and discussing what you each like and w...
<s> [INST] Everything just makes me upset.[/INST]Anger often comes with a lot of other emotions. Consider what else you may be feeling at the same time and keep track of your different mood changes. You may be able to notice patterns, such as being more frustrated when you don't sleep well. If you do feel as though you...
<s> [INST] Ever since I was little, I loved the idea of loving someone and spending my whole life with them. I treated everyone nice. For girls I liked, I would spend every second with them. It always ends the same way: �I like you as a friend,� or �I love your attention but not you.�[/INST]Attention is often something...
<s> [INST] My father is in the hospital and was diagnosed with leukemia. I have been dealing with that all day. My husband keeps getting mad at me for things that I said.[/INST]I don't know how long you have been married, but this might be a time to explain to your husband what you wish he could do for you in this mome...
<s> [INST] My stepdad and I always mess around. I've noticed that whenever he playfully hits me, it's always my butt that he hits. He always comments on my outfits and always scans me head to toe when I walk into a room. I'm a teenager female, and I want to know if this is normal.[/INST]It's hard to tell from the way y...
<s> [INST] She was diagnosed a type one diabetic two years ago and had a very tough time dealing with it. She has an attachment issue also; her mother just moved to a much nicer home, and she gets angry and demands to go back to her prior home. We do not understand what is going on, and it is driving us crazy.[/INST]T...
<s> [INST] Sometimes, when I look at my pet cat, I think about how innocent he is and how somebody could hurt or kill him. It makes me sad because I love him, but I always think about how helpless he is. There've even been split-seconds where I felt almost tempted to kick him, followed by shame and guilt.[/INST]A lot o...
<s> [INST] I don't have time to live or take care of myself at times. It's causing depression, stress, and anxiety. I don't know what to do.[/INST]I'm not sure whether you are referring to having a lot of activities after school or that homework is overwhelming. Can you set aside a couple hours a week for yourself as a...
<s> [INST] I was a victim of an incident. I've been made fun of and have been beating myself up for it because I don't feel anyone honestly believes me. There are so many other factors I deal with on a daily basis. I ignore my problems when I'm with my friends, but it�s scary when I�m alone.[/INST]I'm glad you have som...
<s> [INST] I have three siblings. My mom loves them and not me. She�s always yelling at me, but when it comes to my siblings, she talks to them. I�m always crying in my room.[/INST]Have you ever tried talking with her about this when she's not angry? While I hear you saying that it feels like she doesn't love you, ther...
<s> [INST] Over the years, I have slowly lost everything: my jobs, my cars, my freedom, and my money. I am a stay-at-home mom who doesn't make any money, doesn't have a car, never goes out, and cleans all day long everyday.[/INST]There are an infinite number of possibilities here. You included a lot of things that you ...
<s> [INST] My girlfriend remains friends with ex boyfriends/lovers on Facebook who actively like and comment on posts. It causes me to get jealous because I'm afraid they might reconnect somehow. I've attempted to talk to her about it, but she avoids it and doesn't seem to worry about how I feel about it.[/INST]Talking...
<s> [INST] I'm not the same anymore, I don't know how to get back to who I am. I'm sad and confused and angry and tired. I don't sleep well.[/INST]Being tired can really affect almost everyone's ability to work through things that make them sad, confused, or angry, among other emotions. If you're having difficulty slee...
<s> [INST] I'm in my early 20s, and I've been seeing my boyfriend for a year now. My boyfriend has always been the sweetest guy until recently. He has made comments such as �you would look better as a Tumblr girl" or "you should start doing more squats." It's really hurtful.[/INST]My first thought was that I wondered w...
<s> [INST] I try to do everything right just so we won't argue, and it doesn't help the only time he is calm is when he is drinking alcohol. I get anxiety over having fights with him.[/INST]Because of the way that you say your boyfriend is only calm when he is drinking and you have concerns about flights, it would prob...
<s> [INST] I�m in my early 20s. My ex�s parents are friends with them and have told them bad things about me. I left my ex due to an abusive situation, and they are making me look like I was the bad one.[/INST]Maybe you can talk with your partner about this first look at the different elements of a possible conversatio...
<s> [INST] I�m in a relationship with my child's father. I�m a really jealous person. We don�t go out or do anything with other people because of me. To keep our relationship going, I know I have to stop being jealous, but I can�t. How can I get over these issues?[/INST]It may be important to look at this as getting th...
<s> [INST] I'm depressed and recently went through a break up. It�s like every guy I like only wants me for sex. I think I'm ugly, and sometimes I just want to die. I have a son, and I got really big when I was pregnant. I have stretch marks on my stomach.[/INST]If you are currently feeling as if you want to die, pleas...
<s> [INST] I'm feeling rejected and frustrated. This is not new. The first month we were together, sex was about every day. Then it slowed down to once a month right away. I love my husband, but I am struggling with this.[/INST]Have you said anything to your husband about the way you're feeling?Start with this.Sex is a...
<s> [INST] I am pretty sure I have depression and anxiety. I also have voices in my head. I have problems sleeping too. I've already been diagnosed with attention-deficit disorder and obsessive-compulsive disorder. I have self-harmed in the last and used to be suicidal. How do I tell them this and ask for therapy?[/INS...
<s> [INST] I was born a girl. I look like a boy. I sometimes feel like a different variation of gender. I don't know what to say if someone asks my gender. I just get really confused and usually say my birth gender.[/INST]It is ok to tell someone who is casually asking about your gender, what is written on your birth c...
<s> [INST] I�m trying to make marriage work after a split. Before our split, he lied a lot and broke every promise to me. I don't think he cheated. Last month, I asked what women work with him, so he told me. Yesterday, I found out about a girl that he said he forgot about. Should I be upset?[/INST]Are you upset, is th...
<s> [INST] I am becoming a Water Safety Instructor but I didn't have enough for a proper swimsuit. I was told by a boy in class that my top was displaying everything. I was very embarrassed.[/INST]Everybody does something or a few things in their life which looking back, the person wishes they hadn't.The key to feeling...
<s> [INST] We have been together over a year. We spend time together every day no matter how busy. He started to be unusually fatigued and losing weight. He also began to be distant and sexually selfish. We had a argument, and he confided he has late stage stomach cancer. He wont treat it.[/INST]I wonder if both you an...
<s> [INST] Maybe this is a stupid question, but I sometimes don't know what's real or not. If feel at times like everyone's lying. How do I know if God is one of those lies?[/INST]Believing in God is a�matter of faith.� There are many opinions out there for and against God�s existence.� But the real question is not if ...
<s> [INST] I'm feeling rejected and frustrated. This is not new. The first month we were together, sex was about every day. Then it slowed down to once a month right away. I love my husband, but I am struggling with this.[/INST]Every area in a relationship, including intimacy, experiences a decline after the initial ho...
<s> [INST] I was born a girl. I look like a boy. I sometimes feel like a different variation of gender. I don't know what to say if someone asks my gender. I just get really confused and usually say my birth gender.[/INST]I agree with Sherry, it is OK to give the answer that you feel most familiar with. �The most impor...
<s> [INST] I am pretty sure I have depression and anxiety. I also have voices in my head. I have problems sleeping too. I've already been diagnosed with attention-deficit disorder and obsessive-compulsive disorder. I have self-harmed in the last and used to be suicidal. How do I tell them this and ask for therapy?[/INS...
<s> [INST] I have been falling into a deep depression where I can no function during the day and night. The only time I am at peace is when I�m asleep. If I am with friends, family, at work, and mainly alone, I cannot think straight. I no longer feel like myself.[/INST]It is common to go through a stage of adjustment a...
<s> [INST] Maybe this is a stupid question, but I sometimes don't know what's real or not. If feel at times like everyone's lying. How do I know if God is one of those lies?[/INST]Your question is actually thoughtful and reflects a true interest to know more about life.No one knows if god is a lie because "god" is a co...
<s> [INST] Maybe this is a stupid question, but I sometimes don't know what's real or not. If feel at times like everyone's lying. How do I know if God is one of those lies?[/INST]� It is not a stupid question, it is very basic. To help answer your question, let me begin with the premise that you will never have absolu...
<s> [INST] I was a victim of an incident. I've been made fun of and have been beating myself up for it because I don't feel anyone honestly believes me. There are so many other factors I deal with on a daily basis. I ignore my problems when I'm with my friends, but it�s scary when I�m alone.[/INST]� As you seemed to ha...
<s> [INST] I'm in my late 20s. I have two jobs right now, I'm in school, and I feel like I just have a lot under my belt right now. I get stressed out really easily. I tend to worry and over-think. I'm just worried about money and everything.[/INST]� A good start is to pay attention to some basic issues: sleep, nutriti...
<s> [INST] I�m trying to make marriage work after a split. Before our split, he lied a lot and broke every promise to me. I don't think he cheated. Last month, I asked what women work with him, so he told me. Yesterday, I found out about a girl that he said he forgot about. Should I be upset?[/INST]Do you want to be up...
<s> [INST] Maybe this is a stupid question, but I sometimes don't know what's real or not. If feel at times like everyone's lying. How do I know if God is one of those lies?[/INST]Thanks for posting. �This is a significant issue for many people and can make us feel helpless; among other emotions due to the uncertainty....
<s> [INST] I can't seem to feel any emotion except anxiety, not even for myself.[/INST]Thank you for posting. �I'm interested to hear some more information; such as, if you live by yourself or family, if you go to school/employed/unemployed, and what kind of things do you like to do with friends or by yourself. �Often ...
<s> [INST] Maybe this is a stupid question, but I sometimes don't know what's real or not. If feel at times like everyone's lying. How do I know if God is one of those lies?[/INST]There are an infinite number of ways to look at this. Spirituality, religion, God, higher power, and many other parts of this discussion mea...
<s> [INST] I have known I was always different. This year, in December, I found out that I never felt female. I did research and have identified myself as male but don't know how to tell my dad.[/INST]Hello, and thank you for your question. This is certainly a tough spot. I have a few thoughts and perhaps some colleagu...
<s> [INST] Maybe this is a stupid question, but I sometimes don't know what's real or not. If feel at times like everyone's lying. How do I know if God is one of those lies?[/INST]The way that I see it is that Humans have always been afraid of life and death, historically we have always tried to understand life, we try...
<s> [INST] I can't seem to feel any emotion except anxiety, not even for myself.[/INST]Empathy is the ability to tap into our own experience to help us connect with others in order to be aware of how they are experiencing life.� It is a skill that we learn with practice and refine as we become mature. If you are feelin...
<s> [INST] I'm feeling rejected and frustrated. This is not new. The first month we were together, sex was about every day. Then it slowed down to once a month right away. I love my husband, but I am struggling with this.[/INST]This could have many different origins. Have you tried asking him about it? Sometimes starti...
<s> [INST] I was born a girl. I look like a boy. I sometimes feel like a different variation of gender. I don't know what to say if someone asks my gender. I just get really confused and usually say my birth gender.[/INST]If you're feeling like your gender is different than the gender you are born with, and there are m...
<s> [INST] I am pretty sure I have depression and anxiety. I also have voices in my head. I have problems sleeping too. I've already been diagnosed with attention-deficit disorder and obsessive-compulsive disorder. I have self-harmed in the last and used to be suicidal. How do I tell them this and ask for therapy?[/INS...
<s> [INST] I have been falling into a deep depression where I can no function during the day and night. The only time I am at peace is when I�m asleep. If I am with friends, family, at work, and mainly alone, I cannot think straight. I no longer feel like myself.[/INST]I don't know how long ago your breakup was, but I ...
<s> [INST] I can't seem to feel any emotion except anxiety, not even for myself.[/INST]Empathy usually falls on a spectrum, meaning that some people show more than others. Empathy is the ability to look at the world through someone else's eyes or "walk a mile in their shoes." There could be some people in your life for...
<s> [INST] I snap easy and push people away. I need help before I push my boyfriend away.[/INST]Awareness is the first step.� Now that you know that you snap and push people away, you can look into ways to control your anger.� If you give yourself the time to analyze why you experience anger, you will discover that the...
<s> [INST] For the past four weeks, I've been having nightmares and hearing voices telling me of horrible things. They're not random voices, but rather, the voices of those I care about.[/INST]Write down your nightmares and discuss them with an analyst or psychotherapist who specializes in dreams, as I do. If you are h...
<s> [INST] How can I get to a place where I can be content from day to day?[/INST]It's important to take a look inside and see what's going on with you to cause you to have these feelings. �Please contact us in whatever way is most comfortable for you and we can get you set up with someone who will help you figure out ...
<s> [INST] For the past four weeks, I've been having nightmares and hearing voices telling me of horrible things. They're not random voices, but rather, the voices of those I care about.[/INST]It's important to take a look inside and find out why you are experiencing these feelings. It could anything and it will change...
<s> [INST] I am so terrified of having sex anymore because I have been told over and over that sex is dangerous even though me and my partner used both forms of protection. My partner is not happy about this and simply wants more sex, and honestly, I want to give that to her.[/INST]Alot of our choices have to do with w...
<s> [INST] He said he would try and he never did. It's been nine months, and this is making me worse. Today, he said I have to respect whatever decision he makes. Is that true? Am I supposed to respect the decision to leave because he can't handle what I'm going through and leaves me here crying and worried every night...
<s> [INST] I love him, but he doesn�t show me love. He talks badly about me to his friends.[/INST]What you are describing is a state of abandonment like no other; a direct lack of respect. The challenge here is: you cannot control another person no matter how hard you try. The only person that you have control of is yo...
<s> [INST] He said he would try and he never did. It's been nine months, and this is making me worse. Today, he said I have to respect whatever decision he makes. Is that true? Am I supposed to respect the decision to leave because he can't handle what I'm going through and leaves me here crying and worried every night...
<s> [INST] He said he would try and he never did. It's been nine months, and this is making me worse. Today, he said I have to respect whatever decision he makes. Is that true? Am I supposed to respect the decision to leave because he can't handle what I'm going through and leaves me here crying and worried every night...
<s> [INST] For the past four weeks, I've been having nightmares and hearing voices telling me of horrible things. They're not random voices, but rather, the voices of those I care about.[/INST]Are you in the middle of extreme emotional pressure right now?Or, is someone with whom you're close, under stress or somehow su...
<s> [INST] I am so terrified of having sex anymore because I have been told over and over that sex is dangerous even though me and my partner used both forms of protection. My partner is not happy about this and simply wants more sex, and honestly, I want to give that to her.[/INST]Maybe you'll feel less fear by unders...