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How can I cope with work related stress better?"I am in a high stress position for a tech company. I am being overworked and underpaid for my contributions and it is not only giving me anxiety but also demoralizing.\
What can I do to manage my stress?" | "Being in this position is tough. If seeking another career opportunity isn't viable, there are a couple of things you can do to manage stress on the job.\'a0\'a01. Have a ritual to begin the day: \'a0Consider setting a one sentence intention and plan tasks for the day2. Take the breaks you are offered. I know it can b... | "Recognize your reason for continuing to work for this place.Sometimes ""overworked and underpaid"" is tolerable bc of the valuable learning which the person will take with them when they've decided the time has come for these lessons to end.Or, are you in this place bc it is an easy commute to your home or fits well w... |
How can I cope with work related stress better?"I am in a high stress position for a tech company. I am being overworked and underpaid for my contributions and it is not only giving me anxiety but also demoralizing.\
What can I do to manage my stress?" | "Hello. Workplace stress is one of those areas of living that troubles many people who need an income to survive. The interactions between you and coworkers is a mixed bag, and sorting that out can be difficult. Also, if you are feeling under appreciated and not well paid, this can add bitterness to your lot of emotion... | "Ugh!\'a0 We spend so many hours at work, so if it's a tough environment it can really drag you down.\'a0\'a0Is this your ""dream job"" gone sour or a ""just pay the bills"" deal that has gotten stale?\'a0 It makes a big difference in terms of next steps.For example, if this job is a step on the way to a bigger goal, i... |
How can I cope with work related stress better?"I am in a high stress position for a tech company. I am being overworked and underpaid for my contributions and it is not only giving me anxiety but also demoralizing.\
What can I do to manage my stress?" | "Hello. Workplace stress is one of those areas of living that troubles many people who need an income to survive. The interactions between you and coworkers is a mixed bag, and sorting that out can be difficult. Also, if you are feeling under appreciated and not well paid, this can add bitterness to your lot of emotion... | "It sounds like you are experiencing burnout and have very little, if no job satisfaction. \'a0There are some aspects of this that are in your control and others that are not. \'a0What type of work do you typically enjoy? \'a0Do you enjoy high stress work? What keeps you in this job? Is there a reason you have stayed? ... |
How can I cope with work related stress better?"I am in a high stress position for a tech company. I am being overworked and underpaid for my contributions and it is not only giving me anxiety but also demoralizing.\
What can I do to manage my stress?" | "Hello. Workplace stress is one of those areas of living that troubles many people who need an income to survive. The interactions between you and coworkers is a mixed bag, and sorting that out can be difficult. Also, if you are feeling under appreciated and not well paid, this can add bitterness to your lot of emotion... | "Recognize your reason for continuing to work for this place.Sometimes ""overworked and underpaid"" is tolerable bc of the valuable learning which the person will take with them when they've decided the time has come for these lessons to end.Or, are you in this place bc it is an easy commute to your home or fits well w... |
How can I cope with work related stress better?"I am in a high stress position for a tech company. I am being overworked and underpaid for my contributions and it is not only giving me anxiety but also demoralizing.\
What can I do to manage my stress?" | "Ugh!\'a0 We spend so many hours at work, so if it's a tough environment it can really drag you down.\'a0\'a0Is this your ""dream job"" gone sour or a ""just pay the bills"" deal that has gotten stale?\'a0 It makes a big difference in terms of next steps.For example, if this job is a step on the way to a bigger goal, i... | "It sounds like you are experiencing burnout and have very little, if no job satisfaction. \'a0There are some aspects of this that are in your control and others that are not. \'a0What type of work do you typically enjoy? \'a0Do you enjoy high stress work? What keeps you in this job? Is there a reason you have stayed? ... |
How can I cope with work related stress better?"I am in a high stress position for a tech company. I am being overworked and underpaid for my contributions and it is not only giving me anxiety but also demoralizing.\
What can I do to manage my stress?" | "Ugh!\'a0 We spend so many hours at work, so if it's a tough environment it can really drag you down.\'a0\'a0Is this your ""dream job"" gone sour or a ""just pay the bills"" deal that has gotten stale?\'a0 It makes a big difference in terms of next steps.For example, if this job is a step on the way to a bigger goal, i... | "Recognize your reason for continuing to work for this place.Sometimes ""overworked and underpaid"" is tolerable bc of the valuable learning which the person will take with them when they've decided the time has come for these lessons to end.Or, are you in this place bc it is an easy commute to your home or fits well w... |
How can I cope with work related stress better?"I am in a high stress position for a tech company. I am being overworked and underpaid for my contributions and it is not only giving me anxiety but also demoralizing.\
What can I do to manage my stress?" | "It sounds like you are experiencing burnout and have very little, if no job satisfaction. \'a0There are some aspects of this that are in your control and others that are not. \'a0What type of work do you typically enjoy? \'a0Do you enjoy high stress work? What keeps you in this job? Is there a reason you have stayed? ... | "Recognize your reason for continuing to work for this place.Sometimes ""overworked and underpaid"" is tolerable bc of the valuable learning which the person will take with them when they've decided the time has come for these lessons to end.Or, are you in this place bc it is an easy commute to your home or fits well w... |
Why do I feel like I'm always wrong in everything in my relationship?"My wife is always accusing me of cheating and telling me that I'm doing things she finds disrespectful even when I don't mean it like that. For example she gets offended when I call someone at work ""sweetheart."" I wish I had a penny for every time ... | "You may not get her to understand your point of view with any more success than your wife is having with you to do the same.It is possible you are a balanced couple in the sense of neither one of you understanding the other.The deeper question to ponder is whether each of you can accept the other person even though yo... | "Here is the truth: You will never get her to understand! because that would mean changing her and we can't change other people we can only change ourselves. I would recommend to take the time to self reflect on what exactly it is that you are doing that is contributing to the mixup. You both have very valid feelings a... |
How do I get over a coworker?"I've worked with this guy for about three years now and I knew the first time I saw him that I was attracted. Over time he became a very dear friend and we talked about our relationship problems family dreams and so on. There was always flirtation with us and one day pretty recently it pro... | "How frustrating to want a relationship with someone who does not feel similarly!The person who needs to be at the top of your list of those whose interest you consider, is yourself.Most often, staying engaged in dialogue, affection, sex, with someone who has different reasons than you have, for doing so, creates longi... | "It sounds like a tricky situation. If you want to maintain your friendship and continue to have regular contact with him, getting over him may not be possible. What makes it even trickier is that his actions (hugs and touching) may be misleading and are allowing you to believe that a romantic relationship is possible.... |
How do I find myself?I don't know what to say. I have never really known who I am. | "The older I get, the more I believe that our real task isn't to 'find' ourselves. We're already 100% ""there."" What we do have to do is become more mindful of the times when we feel the most alive, most happy, most creative, and most fully engaged with life. It is in those moments that we find ourselves.For example, ... | "Three years ago I attended a week long meditation retreat. By the fifth day I noticed I was light headed and felt very strange. I began to realize within my own being an experience of no separation. I would see others at the retreat and smile. I loved them all. I could feel the connection with this awareness I had rea... |
How do I find myself?I don't know what to say. I have never really known who I am. | "The older I get, the more I believe that our real task isn't to 'find' ourselves. We're already 100% ""there."" What we do have to do is become more mindful of the times when we feel the most alive, most happy, most creative, and most fully engaged with life. It is in those moments that we find ourselves.For example, ... | "Therapy may be an effective way for you to get a stronger sense of who you are. A competent therapist will work to create a safe and curious therapeutic relationship in which you can explore your identity. There are also many different exercises which you can do in and out of therapy which you may find helpful in this... |
How do I find myself?I don't know what to say. I have never really known who I am. | "The older I get, the more I believe that our real task isn't to 'find' ourselves. We're already 100% ""there."" What we do have to do is become more mindful of the times when we feel the most alive, most happy, most creative, and most fully engaged with life. It is in those moments that we find ourselves.For example, ... | "This quiet wonder that you have is something you can easily explore. There is a part of you that you can access anytime, anywhere. It is the part that has always been with you. Find a quiet place where you can be alone for a while and get comfortable. Settle in. Let your thoughts go by like a river.\'a0Stay with that ... |
How do I find myself?I don't know what to say. I have never really known who I am. | "The older I get, the more I believe that our real task isn't to 'find' ourselves. We're already 100% ""there."" What we do have to do is become more mindful of the times when we feel the most alive, most happy, most creative, and most fully engaged with life. It is in those moments that we find ourselves.For example, ... | "Start by giving yourself enough quiet and time to remember about yourself what feels steady and consistent in your nature and interactions with others.Give yourself the freedom to your interest in having interests. \'a0Are you motivated because of competing with others or because an activity itself feels satisfying?If... |
How do I find myself?I don't know what to say. I have never really known who I am. | "The older I get, the more I believe that our real task isn't to 'find' ourselves. We're already 100% ""there."" What we do have to do is become more mindful of the times when we feel the most alive, most happy, most creative, and most fully engaged with life. It is in those moments that we find ourselves.For example, ... | "Because you put this under the category of spirituality, I'm not sure whether you are asking how you find yourself as far as religious or spiritual beliefs or overall.If you are talking about learning more about religious or spirituality, consider either going to or speaking with someone who is involved with a nondeno... |
How do I find myself?I don't know what to say. I have never really known who I am. | "The older I get, the more I believe that our real task isn't to 'find' ourselves. We're already 100% ""there."" What we do have to do is become more mindful of the times when we feel the most alive, most happy, most creative, and most fully engaged with life. It is in those moments that we find ourselves.For example, ... | "This is perhaps the deepest question that one can ask of themselves and the answer is as elusive as the deepest enigma. We are fluid beings, we are never the same from day to day, we learn or unlearn, we evolve or some of us even devolve, we are in a state of constant flux, changing and adapting, like a cloud in the s... |
How do I find myself?I don't know what to say. I have never really known who I am. | "The older I get, the more I believe that our real task isn't to 'find' ourselves. We're already 100% ""there."" What we do have to do is become more mindful of the times when we feel the most alive, most happy, most creative, and most fully engaged with life. It is in those moments that we find ourselves.For example, ... | "I'm having the same issue... I think you need to consider your morals and what you really want out of life. If there's something you want to achieve, that's who you are. And you need to put yourself into that and immerse yourself in the purpose of whatever you want. It doesn't matter how small it may seem. If there's ... |
How do I find myself?I don't know what to say. I have never really known who I am. | "Three years ago I attended a week long meditation retreat. By the fifth day I noticed I was light headed and felt very strange. I began to realize within my own being an experience of no separation. I would see others at the retreat and smile. I loved them all. I could feel the connection with this awareness I had rea... | "Therapy may be an effective way for you to get a stronger sense of who you are. A competent therapist will work to create a safe and curious therapeutic relationship in which you can explore your identity. There are also many different exercises which you can do in and out of therapy which you may find helpful in this... |
How do I find myself?I don't know what to say. I have never really known who I am. | "Three years ago I attended a week long meditation retreat. By the fifth day I noticed I was light headed and felt very strange. I began to realize within my own being an experience of no separation. I would see others at the retreat and smile. I loved them all. I could feel the connection with this awareness I had rea... | "This quiet wonder that you have is something you can easily explore. There is a part of you that you can access anytime, anywhere. It is the part that has always been with you. Find a quiet place where you can be alone for a while and get comfortable. Settle in. Let your thoughts go by like a river.\'a0Stay with that ... |
How do I find myself?I don't know what to say. I have never really known who I am. | "Three years ago I attended a week long meditation retreat. By the fifth day I noticed I was light headed and felt very strange. I began to realize within my own being an experience of no separation. I would see others at the retreat and smile. I loved them all. I could feel the connection with this awareness I had rea... | "Start by giving yourself enough quiet and time to remember about yourself what feels steady and consistent in your nature and interactions with others.Give yourself the freedom to your interest in having interests. \'a0Are you motivated because of competing with others or because an activity itself feels satisfying?If... |
How do I find myself?I don't know what to say. I have never really known who I am. | "Three years ago I attended a week long meditation retreat. By the fifth day I noticed I was light headed and felt very strange. I began to realize within my own being an experience of no separation. I would see others at the retreat and smile. I loved them all. I could feel the connection with this awareness I had rea... | "Because you put this under the category of spirituality, I'm not sure whether you are asking how you find yourself as far as religious or spiritual beliefs or overall.If you are talking about learning more about religious or spirituality, consider either going to or speaking with someone who is involved with a nondeno... |
How do I find myself?I don't know what to say. I have never really known who I am. | "Three years ago I attended a week long meditation retreat. By the fifth day I noticed I was light headed and felt very strange. I began to realize within my own being an experience of no separation. I would see others at the retreat and smile. I loved them all. I could feel the connection with this awareness I had rea... | "This is perhaps the deepest question that one can ask of themselves and the answer is as elusive as the deepest enigma. We are fluid beings, we are never the same from day to day, we learn or unlearn, we evolve or some of us even devolve, we are in a state of constant flux, changing and adapting, like a cloud in the s... |
How do I find myself?I don't know what to say. I have never really known who I am. | "Three years ago I attended a week long meditation retreat. By the fifth day I noticed I was light headed and felt very strange. I began to realize within my own being an experience of no separation. I would see others at the retreat and smile. I loved them all. I could feel the connection with this awareness I had rea... | "I'm having the same issue... I think you need to consider your morals and what you really want out of life. If there's something you want to achieve, that's who you are. And you need to put yourself into that and immerse yourself in the purpose of whatever you want. It doesn't matter how small it may seem. If there's ... |
How do I find myself?I don't know what to say. I have never really known who I am. | "Therapy may be an effective way for you to get a stronger sense of who you are. A competent therapist will work to create a safe and curious therapeutic relationship in which you can explore your identity. There are also many different exercises which you can do in and out of therapy which you may find helpful in this... | "This quiet wonder that you have is something you can easily explore. There is a part of you that you can access anytime, anywhere. It is the part that has always been with you. Find a quiet place where you can be alone for a while and get comfortable. Settle in. Let your thoughts go by like a river.\'a0Stay with that ... |
How do I find myself?I don't know what to say. I have never really known who I am. | "Therapy may be an effective way for you to get a stronger sense of who you are. A competent therapist will work to create a safe and curious therapeutic relationship in which you can explore your identity. There are also many different exercises which you can do in and out of therapy which you may find helpful in this... | "Start by giving yourself enough quiet and time to remember about yourself what feels steady and consistent in your nature and interactions with others.Give yourself the freedom to your interest in having interests. \'a0Are you motivated because of competing with others or because an activity itself feels satisfying?If... |
How do I find myself?I don't know what to say. I have never really known who I am. | "Therapy may be an effective way for you to get a stronger sense of who you are. A competent therapist will work to create a safe and curious therapeutic relationship in which you can explore your identity. There are also many different exercises which you can do in and out of therapy which you may find helpful in this... | "Because you put this under the category of spirituality, I'm not sure whether you are asking how you find yourself as far as religious or spiritual beliefs or overall.If you are talking about learning more about religious or spirituality, consider either going to or speaking with someone who is involved with a nondeno... |
How do I find myself?I don't know what to say. I have never really known who I am. | "Therapy may be an effective way for you to get a stronger sense of who you are. A competent therapist will work to create a safe and curious therapeutic relationship in which you can explore your identity. There are also many different exercises which you can do in and out of therapy which you may find helpful in this... | "This is perhaps the deepest question that one can ask of themselves and the answer is as elusive as the deepest enigma. We are fluid beings, we are never the same from day to day, we learn or unlearn, we evolve or some of us even devolve, we are in a state of constant flux, changing and adapting, like a cloud in the s... |
How do I find myself?I don't know what to say. I have never really known who I am. | "Therapy may be an effective way for you to get a stronger sense of who you are. A competent therapist will work to create a safe and curious therapeutic relationship in which you can explore your identity. There are also many different exercises which you can do in and out of therapy which you may find helpful in this... | "I'm having the same issue... I think you need to consider your morals and what you really want out of life. If there's something you want to achieve, that's who you are. And you need to put yourself into that and immerse yourself in the purpose of whatever you want. It doesn't matter how small it may seem. If there's ... |
How do I find myself?I don't know what to say. I have never really known who I am. | "This quiet wonder that you have is something you can easily explore. There is a part of you that you can access anytime, anywhere. It is the part that has always been with you. Find a quiet place where you can be alone for a while and get comfortable. Settle in. Let your thoughts go by like a river.\'a0Stay with that ... | "Start by giving yourself enough quiet and time to remember about yourself what feels steady and consistent in your nature and interactions with others.Give yourself the freedom to your interest in having interests. \'a0Are you motivated because of competing with others or because an activity itself feels satisfying?If... |
How do I find myself?I don't know what to say. I have never really known who I am. | "This quiet wonder that you have is something you can easily explore. There is a part of you that you can access anytime, anywhere. It is the part that has always been with you. Find a quiet place where you can be alone for a while and get comfortable. Settle in. Let your thoughts go by like a river.\'a0Stay with that ... | "Because you put this under the category of spirituality, I'm not sure whether you are asking how you find yourself as far as religious or spiritual beliefs or overall.If you are talking about learning more about religious or spirituality, consider either going to or speaking with someone who is involved with a nondeno... |
How do I find myself?I don't know what to say. I have never really known who I am. | "This quiet wonder that you have is something you can easily explore. There is a part of you that you can access anytime, anywhere. It is the part that has always been with you. Find a quiet place where you can be alone for a while and get comfortable. Settle in. Let your thoughts go by like a river.\'a0Stay with that ... | "This is perhaps the deepest question that one can ask of themselves and the answer is as elusive as the deepest enigma. We are fluid beings, we are never the same from day to day, we learn or unlearn, we evolve or some of us even devolve, we are in a state of constant flux, changing and adapting, like a cloud in the s... |
How do I find myself?I don't know what to say. I have never really known who I am. | "This quiet wonder that you have is something you can easily explore. There is a part of you that you can access anytime, anywhere. It is the part that has always been with you. Find a quiet place where you can be alone for a while and get comfortable. Settle in. Let your thoughts go by like a river.\'a0Stay with that ... | "I'm having the same issue... I think you need to consider your morals and what you really want out of life. If there's something you want to achieve, that's who you are. And you need to put yourself into that and immerse yourself in the purpose of whatever you want. It doesn't matter how small it may seem. If there's ... |
How do I find myself?I don't know what to say. I have never really known who I am. | "Start by giving yourself enough quiet and time to remember about yourself what feels steady and consistent in your nature and interactions with others.Give yourself the freedom to your interest in having interests. \'a0Are you motivated because of competing with others or because an activity itself feels satisfying?If... | "Because you put this under the category of spirituality, I'm not sure whether you are asking how you find yourself as far as religious or spiritual beliefs or overall.If you are talking about learning more about religious or spirituality, consider either going to or speaking with someone who is involved with a nondeno... |
How do I find myself?I don't know what to say. I have never really known who I am. | "Start by giving yourself enough quiet and time to remember about yourself what feels steady and consistent in your nature and interactions with others.Give yourself the freedom to your interest in having interests. \'a0Are you motivated because of competing with others or because an activity itself feels satisfying?If... | "This is perhaps the deepest question that one can ask of themselves and the answer is as elusive as the deepest enigma. We are fluid beings, we are never the same from day to day, we learn or unlearn, we evolve or some of us even devolve, we are in a state of constant flux, changing and adapting, like a cloud in the s... |
How do I find myself?I don't know what to say. I have never really known who I am. | "Start by giving yourself enough quiet and time to remember about yourself what feels steady and consistent in your nature and interactions with others.Give yourself the freedom to your interest in having interests. \'a0Are you motivated because of competing with others or because an activity itself feels satisfying?If... | "I'm having the same issue... I think you need to consider your morals and what you really want out of life. If there's something you want to achieve, that's who you are. And you need to put yourself into that and immerse yourself in the purpose of whatever you want. It doesn't matter how small it may seem. If there's ... |
How do I find myself?I don't know what to say. I have never really known who I am. | "Because you put this under the category of spirituality, I'm not sure whether you are asking how you find yourself as far as religious or spiritual beliefs or overall.If you are talking about learning more about religious or spirituality, consider either going to or speaking with someone who is involved with a nondeno... | "This is perhaps the deepest question that one can ask of themselves and the answer is as elusive as the deepest enigma. We are fluid beings, we are never the same from day to day, we learn or unlearn, we evolve or some of us even devolve, we are in a state of constant flux, changing and adapting, like a cloud in the s... |
How do I find myself?I don't know what to say. I have never really known who I am. | "I'm having the same issue... I think you need to consider your morals and what you really want out of life. If there's something you want to achieve, that's who you are. And you need to put yourself into that and immerse yourself in the purpose of whatever you want. It doesn't matter how small it may seem. If there's ... | "Because you put this under the category of spirituality, I'm not sure whether you are asking how you find yourself as far as religious or spiritual beliefs or overall.If you are talking about learning more about religious or spirituality, consider either going to or speaking with someone who is involved with a nondeno... |
How do I find myself?I don't know what to say. I have never really known who I am. | "I'm having the same issue... I think you need to consider your morals and what you really want out of life. If there's something you want to achieve, that's who you are. And you need to put yourself into that and immerse yourself in the purpose of whatever you want. It doesn't matter how small it may seem. If there's ... | "This is perhaps the deepest question that one can ask of themselves and the answer is as elusive as the deepest enigma. We are fluid beings, we are never the same from day to day, we learn or unlearn, we evolve or some of us even devolve, we are in a state of constant flux, changing and adapting, like a cloud in the s... |
I want to be a boy but I can't because of my religion"I was born a girl but I want to be a boy. Because of my religion I can't tell my family. I know they won't accept me. What do I do?" | "Desire to inhabit the opposite sex's body derives from too fast of a re-entry into a new (feminine) body, after being released in a previous life, from an old (masculine) body.You remember the previous life's connection with the masculine experience and body, and wish to find a way to be more comfortable.We will appro... | "It is really important for you to be comfortable with your identity. With that said, it is also so important for you to be safe. It may be helpful for you to find supports (in your life, community, or online) that you can talk about how you feel and potentially gain supportive persons if your family does not accept yo... |
I want to be a boy but I can't because of my religion"I was born a girl but I want to be a boy. Because of my religion I can't tell my family. I know they won't accept me. What do I do?" | "Desire to inhabit the opposite sex's body derives from too fast of a re-entry into a new (feminine) body, after being released in a previous life, from an old (masculine) body.You remember the previous life's connection with the masculine experience and body, and wish to find a way to be more comfortable.We will appro... | "Chances are your family already knows, they are probably just waiting on confirmation from you to say it. A parent knows their child.", |
I want to be a boy but I can't because of my religion"I was born a girl but I want to be a boy. Because of my religion I can't tell my family. I know they won't accept me. What do I do?" | "Desire to inhabit the opposite sex's body derives from too fast of a re-entry into a new (feminine) body, after being released in a previous life, from an old (masculine) body.You remember the previous life's connection with the masculine experience and body, and wish to find a way to be more comfortable.We will appro... | "Spirituality for those in the LGBTQ community can be one of the more difficult roads. Unfortunately, many unjustly ostracize members of the LGBTQ community away from faith and spirituality. I believe that folks can embrace the identity that is genuine to them, and still maintain their spiritual beliefs! Briefly, the k... |
I want to be a boy but I can't because of my religion"I was born a girl but I want to be a boy. Because of my religion I can't tell my family. I know they won't accept me. What do I do?" | "Desire to inhabit the opposite sex's body derives from too fast of a re-entry into a new (feminine) body, after being released in a previous life, from an old (masculine) body.You remember the previous life's connection with the masculine experience and body, and wish to find a way to be more comfortable.We will appro... | "Ultimately, to suppress your natural identity will work against you.However difficult, painful, frightening, it is to tell your family about your discovery about who you are, trying to avoid your own truth will do you harm eventually.One way to make this conversation easier for yourself is to prepare yourself for the ... |
I want to be a boy but I can't because of my religion"I was born a girl but I want to be a boy. Because of my religion I can't tell my family. I know they won't accept me. What do I do?" | "Desire to inhabit the opposite sex's body derives from too fast of a re-entry into a new (feminine) body, after being released in a previous life, from an old (masculine) body.You remember the previous life's connection with the masculine experience and body, and wish to find a way to be more comfortable.We will appro... | "First of all, I want to say, I am so sorry you are not feeling accepted by your family. I know how \'a0isolating and lonely this can be. The most important step you can take right now is building a community of supportive people who do accept you. Creating your own sense of community is very powerful for helping you l... |
I want to be a boy but I can't because of my religion"I was born a girl but I want to be a boy. Because of my religion I can't tell my family. I know they won't accept me. What do I do?" | "It is really important for you to be comfortable with your identity. With that said, it is also so important for you to be safe. It may be helpful for you to find supports (in your life, community, or online) that you can talk about how you feel and potentially gain supportive persons if your family does not accept yo... | "Chances are your family already knows, they are probably just waiting on confirmation from you to say it. A parent knows their child.", |
I want to be a boy but I can't because of my religion"I was born a girl but I want to be a boy. Because of my religion I can't tell my family. I know they won't accept me. What do I do?" | "It is really important for you to be comfortable with your identity. With that said, it is also so important for you to be safe. It may be helpful for you to find supports (in your life, community, or online) that you can talk about how you feel and potentially gain supportive persons if your family does not accept yo... | "Spirituality for those in the LGBTQ community can be one of the more difficult roads. Unfortunately, many unjustly ostracize members of the LGBTQ community away from faith and spirituality. I believe that folks can embrace the identity that is genuine to them, and still maintain their spiritual beliefs! Briefly, the k... |
I want to be a boy but I can't because of my religion"I was born a girl but I want to be a boy. Because of my religion I can't tell my family. I know they won't accept me. What do I do?" | "It is really important for you to be comfortable with your identity. With that said, it is also so important for you to be safe. It may be helpful for you to find supports (in your life, community, or online) that you can talk about how you feel and potentially gain supportive persons if your family does not accept yo... | "Ultimately, to suppress your natural identity will work against you.However difficult, painful, frightening, it is to tell your family about your discovery about who you are, trying to avoid your own truth will do you harm eventually.One way to make this conversation easier for yourself is to prepare yourself for the ... |
I want to be a boy but I can't because of my religion"I was born a girl but I want to be a boy. Because of my religion I can't tell my family. I know they won't accept me. What do I do?" | "It is really important for you to be comfortable with your identity. With that said, it is also so important for you to be safe. It may be helpful for you to find supports (in your life, community, or online) that you can talk about how you feel and potentially gain supportive persons if your family does not accept yo... | "First of all, I want to say, I am so sorry you are not feeling accepted by your family. I know how \'a0isolating and lonely this can be. The most important step you can take right now is building a community of supportive people who do accept you. Creating your own sense of community is very powerful for helping you l... |
I want to be a boy but I can't because of my religion"I was born a girl but I want to be a boy. Because of my religion I can't tell my family. I know they won't accept me. What do I do?" | "Spirituality for those in the LGBTQ community can be one of the more difficult roads. Unfortunately, many unjustly ostracize members of the LGBTQ community away from faith and spirituality. I believe that folks can embrace the identity that is genuine to them, and still maintain their spiritual beliefs! Briefly, the k... | "Chances are your family already knows, they are probably just waiting on confirmation from you to say it. A parent knows their child.", |
I want to be a boy but I can't because of my religion"I was born a girl but I want to be a boy. Because of my religion I can't tell my family. I know they won't accept me. What do I do?" | "Ultimately, to suppress your natural identity will work against you.However difficult, painful, frightening, it is to tell your family about your discovery about who you are, trying to avoid your own truth will do you harm eventually.One way to make this conversation easier for yourself is to prepare yourself for the ... | "Chances are your family already knows, they are probably just waiting on confirmation from you to say it. A parent knows their child.", |
I want to be a boy but I can't because of my religion"I was born a girl but I want to be a boy. Because of my religion I can't tell my family. I know they won't accept me. What do I do?" | "First of all, I want to say, I am so sorry you are not feeling accepted by your family. I know how \'a0isolating and lonely this can be. The most important step you can take right now is building a community of supportive people who do accept you. Creating your own sense of community is very powerful for helping you l... | "Chances are your family already knows, they are probably just waiting on confirmation from you to say it. A parent knows their child.", |
I want to be a boy but I can't because of my religion"I was born a girl but I want to be a boy. Because of my religion I can't tell my family. I know they won't accept me. What do I do?" | "Ultimately, to suppress your natural identity will work against you.However difficult, painful, frightening, it is to tell your family about your discovery about who you are, trying to avoid your own truth will do you harm eventually.One way to make this conversation easier for yourself is to prepare yourself for the ... | "Spirituality for those in the LGBTQ community can be one of the more difficult roads. Unfortunately, many unjustly ostracize members of the LGBTQ community away from faith and spirituality. I believe that folks can embrace the identity that is genuine to them, and still maintain their spiritual beliefs! Briefly, the k... |
I want to be a boy but I can't because of my religion"I was born a girl but I want to be a boy. Because of my religion I can't tell my family. I know they won't accept me. What do I do?" | "First of all, I want to say, I am so sorry you are not feeling accepted by your family. I know how \'a0isolating and lonely this can be. The most important step you can take right now is building a community of supportive people who do accept you. Creating your own sense of community is very powerful for helping you l... | "Spirituality for those in the LGBTQ community can be one of the more difficult roads. Unfortunately, many unjustly ostracize members of the LGBTQ community away from faith and spirituality. I believe that folks can embrace the identity that is genuine to them, and still maintain their spiritual beliefs! Briefly, the k... |
I want to be a boy but I can't because of my religion"I was born a girl but I want to be a boy. Because of my religion I can't tell my family. I know they won't accept me. What do I do?" | "Ultimately, to suppress your natural identity will work against you.However difficult, painful, frightening, it is to tell your family about your discovery about who you are, trying to avoid your own truth will do you harm eventually.One way to make this conversation easier for yourself is to prepare yourself for the ... | "First of all, I want to say, I am so sorry you are not feeling accepted by your family. I know how \'a0isolating and lonely this can be. The most important step you can take right now is building a community of supportive people who do accept you. Creating your own sense of community is very powerful for helping you l... |
How can I help my fianc\'e accept and let go of my past?"My fianc\'e and I come from a strong Christian background but both went off the ""straight and narrow"" once before. He is having a hard time accepting my past especially that I'm not a virgin. He has a hard time in general accepting himself and others. His in... | "You might ask your fiance about people who have let him down in the past; past hurts from parents, friends, people he has dated. If you are speaking about jealousy he may come from a divorced parent upbringing, may have seen parents cheat on one or the other, may have had partners cheat on him in the past.\'a0 He may ... | "You are right that his insecurities are at the root of the issue. \'a0You cannot change that for him. \'a0He will have to do the work to handle those emotions on his own. \'a0What you can do is reassure him in whatever ways possible, but always recognizing that you can't ""fix"" this for him. \'a0When I work with peop... |
How can I help my fianc\'e accept and let go of my past?"My fianc\'e and I come from a strong Christian background but both went off the ""straight and narrow"" once before. He is having a hard time accepting my past especially that I'm not a virgin. He has a hard time in general accepting himself and others. His in... | "You might ask your fiance about people who have let him down in the past; past hurts from parents, friends, people he has dated. If you are speaking about jealousy he may come from a divorced parent upbringing, may have seen parents cheat on one or the other, may have had partners cheat on him in the past.\'a0 He may ... | "This suffering and clinging to the past, especially a troubled past or a past that we dont like, may be\'a0 amplified due to the Christian framework that may be built into your life. I am not averse to religion, i just think that many times it puts unreasonable expectations on us and helps us to form a guilt complex o... |
How can I help my fianc\'e accept and let go of my past?"My fianc\'e and I come from a strong Christian background but both went off the ""straight and narrow"" once before. He is having a hard time accepting my past especially that I'm not a virgin. He has a hard time in general accepting himself and others. His in... | "You might ask your fiance about people who have let him down in the past; past hurts from parents, friends, people he has dated. If you are speaking about jealousy he may come from a divorced parent upbringing, may have seen parents cheat on one or the other, may have had partners cheat on him in the past.\'a0 He may ... | "Your patience with his pace of accepting your past, is the factor most in your control in this situation.Everyone accepts a new understanding at their own particular rate. \'a0Yours may be faster than his pace.Since it is possible he may accelerate his pace of accepting your past if he knows that this is a priority fo... |
How can I help my fianc\'e accept and let go of my past?"My fianc\'e and I come from a strong Christian background but both went off the ""straight and narrow"" once before. He is having a hard time accepting my past especially that I'm not a virgin. He has a hard time in general accepting himself and others. His in... | "You might ask your fiance about people who have let him down in the past; past hurts from parents, friends, people he has dated. If you are speaking about jealousy he may come from a divorced parent upbringing, may have seen parents cheat on one or the other, may have had partners cheat on him in the past.\'a0 He may ... | "Sometimes we have difficulty keeping the past in the past. The best way to build a great relationship and have a great future, believe it or not, is to be firmly placed in the present. That means that when we stay in the moment with our partner and can notice what we are experiencing in the here and now we reap the be... |
How can I help my fianc\'e accept and let go of my past?"My fianc\'e and I come from a strong Christian background but both went off the ""straight and narrow"" once before. He is having a hard time accepting my past especially that I'm not a virgin. He has a hard time in general accepting himself and others. His in... | "You might ask your fiance about people who have let him down in the past; past hurts from parents, friends, people he has dated. If you are speaking about jealousy he may come from a divorced parent upbringing, may have seen parents cheat on one or the other, may have had partners cheat on him in the past.\'a0 He may ... | "One of the sometimes difficult things about being in a relationship is the fact that you can make goals for yourself, but you can't make goals for your partner. If your fianc\'e9 wants to learn to live more in the present and learn to let go of the past or move in a different direction, you can certainly assist him, b... |
How can I help my fianc\'e accept and let go of my past?"My fianc\'e and I come from a strong Christian background but both went off the ""straight and narrow"" once before. He is having a hard time accepting my past especially that I'm not a virgin. He has a hard time in general accepting himself and others. His in... | "This suffering and clinging to the past, especially a troubled past or a past that we dont like, may be\'a0 amplified due to the Christian framework that may be built into your life. I am not averse to religion, i just think that many times it puts unreasonable expectations on us and helps us to form a guilt complex o... | "You are right that his insecurities are at the root of the issue. \'a0You cannot change that for him. \'a0He will have to do the work to handle those emotions on his own. \'a0What you can do is reassure him in whatever ways possible, but always recognizing that you can't ""fix"" this for him. \'a0When I work with peop... |
How can I help my fianc\'e accept and let go of my past?"My fianc\'e and I come from a strong Christian background but both went off the ""straight and narrow"" once before. He is having a hard time accepting my past especially that I'm not a virgin. He has a hard time in general accepting himself and others. His in... | "Your patience with his pace of accepting your past, is the factor most in your control in this situation.Everyone accepts a new understanding at their own particular rate. \'a0Yours may be faster than his pace.Since it is possible he may accelerate his pace of accepting your past if he knows that this is a priority fo... | "You are right that his insecurities are at the root of the issue. \'a0You cannot change that for him. \'a0He will have to do the work to handle those emotions on his own. \'a0What you can do is reassure him in whatever ways possible, but always recognizing that you can't ""fix"" this for him. \'a0When I work with peop... |
How can I help my fianc\'e accept and let go of my past?"My fianc\'e and I come from a strong Christian background but both went off the ""straight and narrow"" once before. He is having a hard time accepting my past especially that I'm not a virgin. He has a hard time in general accepting himself and others. His in... | "You are right that his insecurities are at the root of the issue. \'a0You cannot change that for him. \'a0He will have to do the work to handle those emotions on his own. \'a0What you can do is reassure him in whatever ways possible, but always recognizing that you can't ""fix"" this for him. \'a0When I work with peop... | "Sometimes we have difficulty keeping the past in the past. The best way to build a great relationship and have a great future, believe it or not, is to be firmly placed in the present. That means that when we stay in the moment with our partner and can notice what we are experiencing in the here and now we reap the be... |
How can I help my fianc\'e accept and let go of my past?"My fianc\'e and I come from a strong Christian background but both went off the ""straight and narrow"" once before. He is having a hard time accepting my past especially that I'm not a virgin. He has a hard time in general accepting himself and others. His in... | "You are right that his insecurities are at the root of the issue. \'a0You cannot change that for him. \'a0He will have to do the work to handle those emotions on his own. \'a0What you can do is reassure him in whatever ways possible, but always recognizing that you can't ""fix"" this for him. \'a0When I work with peop... | "One of the sometimes difficult things about being in a relationship is the fact that you can make goals for yourself, but you can't make goals for your partner. If your fianc\'e9 wants to learn to live more in the present and learn to let go of the past or move in a different direction, you can certainly assist him, b... |
How can I help my fianc\'e accept and let go of my past?"My fianc\'e and I come from a strong Christian background but both went off the ""straight and narrow"" once before. He is having a hard time accepting my past especially that I'm not a virgin. He has a hard time in general accepting himself and others. His in... | "This suffering and clinging to the past, especially a troubled past or a past that we dont like, may be\'a0 amplified due to the Christian framework that may be built into your life. I am not averse to religion, i just think that many times it puts unreasonable expectations on us and helps us to form a guilt complex o... | "Your patience with his pace of accepting your past, is the factor most in your control in this situation.Everyone accepts a new understanding at their own particular rate. \'a0Yours may be faster than his pace.Since it is possible he may accelerate his pace of accepting your past if he knows that this is a priority fo... |
How can I help my fianc\'e accept and let go of my past?"My fianc\'e and I come from a strong Christian background but both went off the ""straight and narrow"" once before. He is having a hard time accepting my past especially that I'm not a virgin. He has a hard time in general accepting himself and others. His in... | "This suffering and clinging to the past, especially a troubled past or a past that we dont like, may be\'a0 amplified due to the Christian framework that may be built into your life. I am not averse to religion, i just think that many times it puts unreasonable expectations on us and helps us to form a guilt complex o... | "Sometimes we have difficulty keeping the past in the past. The best way to build a great relationship and have a great future, believe it or not, is to be firmly placed in the present. That means that when we stay in the moment with our partner and can notice what we are experiencing in the here and now we reap the be... |
How can I help my fianc\'e accept and let go of my past?"My fianc\'e and I come from a strong Christian background but both went off the ""straight and narrow"" once before. He is having a hard time accepting my past especially that I'm not a virgin. He has a hard time in general accepting himself and others. His in... | "This suffering and clinging to the past, especially a troubled past or a past that we dont like, may be\'a0 amplified due to the Christian framework that may be built into your life. I am not averse to religion, i just think that many times it puts unreasonable expectations on us and helps us to form a guilt complex o... | "One of the sometimes difficult things about being in a relationship is the fact that you can make goals for yourself, but you can't make goals for your partner. If your fianc\'e9 wants to learn to live more in the present and learn to let go of the past or move in a different direction, you can certainly assist him, b... |
How can I help my fianc\'e accept and let go of my past?"My fianc\'e and I come from a strong Christian background but both went off the ""straight and narrow"" once before. He is having a hard time accepting my past especially that I'm not a virgin. He has a hard time in general accepting himself and others. His in... | "Your patience with his pace of accepting your past, is the factor most in your control in this situation.Everyone accepts a new understanding at their own particular rate. \'a0Yours may be faster than his pace.Since it is possible he may accelerate his pace of accepting your past if he knows that this is a priority fo... | "Sometimes we have difficulty keeping the past in the past. The best way to build a great relationship and have a great future, believe it or not, is to be firmly placed in the present. That means that when we stay in the moment with our partner and can notice what we are experiencing in the here and now we reap the be... |
How can I help my fianc\'e accept and let go of my past?"My fianc\'e and I come from a strong Christian background but both went off the ""straight and narrow"" once before. He is having a hard time accepting my past especially that I'm not a virgin. He has a hard time in general accepting himself and others. His in... | "Your patience with his pace of accepting your past, is the factor most in your control in this situation.Everyone accepts a new understanding at their own particular rate. \'a0Yours may be faster than his pace.Since it is possible he may accelerate his pace of accepting your past if he knows that this is a priority fo... | "One of the sometimes difficult things about being in a relationship is the fact that you can make goals for yourself, but you can't make goals for your partner. If your fianc\'e9 wants to learn to live more in the present and learn to let go of the past or move in a different direction, you can certainly assist him, b... |
How can I help my fianc\'e accept and let go of my past?"My fianc\'e and I come from a strong Christian background but both went off the ""straight and narrow"" once before. He is having a hard time accepting my past especially that I'm not a virgin. He has a hard time in general accepting himself and others. His in... | "Sometimes we have difficulty keeping the past in the past. The best way to build a great relationship and have a great future, believe it or not, is to be firmly placed in the present. That means that when we stay in the moment with our partner and can notice what we are experiencing in the here and now we reap the be... | "One of the sometimes difficult things about being in a relationship is the fact that you can make goals for yourself, but you can't make goals for your partner. If your fianc\'e9 wants to learn to live more in the present and learn to let go of the past or move in a different direction, you can certainly assist him, b... |
I'm struggeling with the idea of if God real or not?"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?" | "Thanks for posting. \'a0This is a significant issue for many people and can make us feel helpless; among other emotions due to the uncertainty. \'a0You said that, at times, you feel like everyone is lying. Ask yourself some of these questions. \'a0What is it that makes you feel so strongly that they are lying? \'a0Whe... | "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 to organize it, categorize it, explore it, and we've built up this system, our system and societies system around us to help us define what life and (death) is, this system or wa... |
I'm struggeling with the idea of if God real or not?"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?" | "Thanks for posting. \'a0This is a significant issue for many people and can make us feel helpless; among other emotions due to the uncertainty. \'a0You said that, at times, you feel like everyone is lying. Ask yourself some of these questions. \'a0What is it that makes you feel so strongly that they are lying? \'a0Whe... | "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 absolute proof. With that being said, one can look at different phenomena in nature and history and figure what is the statistical probability that they happened randomly. If one comes to... |
I'm struggeling with the idea of if God real or not?"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?" | "Thanks for posting. \'a0This is a significant issue for many people and can make us feel helpless; among other emotions due to the uncertainty. \'a0You said that, at times, you feel like everyone is lying. Ask yourself some of these questions. \'a0What is it that makes you feel so strongly that they are lying? \'a0Whe... | "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 concept in which people either make up their own definition of this concept, or believe one of the concepts of what god is, handed down by religions.All the religions exclude the ... |
I'm struggeling with the idea of if God real or not?"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?" | "Thanks for posting. \'a0This is a significant issue for many people and can make us feel helpless; among other emotions due to the uncertainty. \'a0You said that, at times, you feel like everyone is lying. Ask yourself some of these questions. \'a0What is it that makes you feel so strongly that they are lying? \'a0Whe... | "Believing in God is a\'a0matter of faith.\'a0 There are many opinions out there for and against God\'92s existence.\'a0 But the real question is not if God is real or not, but, do you want to have faith and decide that he exists?\'a0 This is a personal choice.\'a0 Reading scripture may help to learn more about those w... |
I'm struggeling with the idea of if God real or not?"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?" | "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 absolute proof. With that being said, one can look at different phenomena in nature and history and figure what is the statistical probability that they happened randomly. If one comes to... | "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 to organize it, categorize it, explore it, and we've built up this system, our system and societies system around us to help us define what life and (death) is, this system or wa... |
I'm struggeling with the idea of if God real or not?"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?" | "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 concept in which people either make up their own definition of this concept, or believe one of the concepts of what god is, handed down by religions.All the religions exclude the ... | "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 to organize it, categorize it, explore it, and we've built up this system, our system and societies system around us to help us define what life and (death) is, this system or wa... |
I'm struggeling with the idea of if God real or not?"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?" | "Believing in God is a\'a0matter of faith.\'a0 There are many opinions out there for and against God\'92s existence.\'a0 But the real question is not if God is real or not, but, do you want to have faith and decide that he exists?\'a0 This is a personal choice.\'a0 Reading scripture may help to learn more about those w... | "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 to organize it, categorize it, explore it, and we've built up this system, our system and societies system around us to help us define what life and (death) is, this system or wa... |
I'm struggeling with the idea of if God real or not?"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?" | "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 absolute proof. With that being said, one can look at different phenomena in nature and history and figure what is the statistical probability that they happened randomly. If one comes to... | "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 concept in which people either make up their own definition of this concept, or believe one of the concepts of what god is, handed down by religions.All the religions exclude the ... |
I'm struggeling with the idea of if God real or not?"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?" | "Believing in God is a\'a0matter of faith.\'a0 There are many opinions out there for and against God\'92s existence.\'a0 But the real question is not if God is real or not, but, do you want to have faith and decide that he exists?\'a0 This is a personal choice.\'a0 Reading scripture may help to learn more about those w... | "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 absolute proof. With that being said, one can look at different phenomena in nature and history and figure what is the statistical probability that they happened randomly. If one comes to... |
I'm struggeling with the idea of if God real or not?"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?" | "Believing in God is a\'a0matter of faith.\'a0 There are many opinions out there for and against God\'92s existence.\'a0 But the real question is not if God is real or not, but, do you want to have faith and decide that he exists?\'a0 This is a personal choice.\'a0 Reading scripture may help to learn more about those w... | "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 concept in which people either make up their own definition of this concept, or believe one of the concepts of what god is, handed down by religions.All the religions exclude the ... |
My past is holding me back from my future. How can I get my life back?"There are issues from my past that have me very heavily burdened in my heart. I've been torn for so many years and I need help so I can move on with my life.\
I experienced trauma when I was years old and I did come out about it until I was .\
... | "I'm so sorry you had that horrible experience!\'a0It's common for those who've experienced childhood trauma(s) to not disclose the events until later in life. Sometimes it doesn't feel safe enough to share the information until the person who hurt them is far away, or even dead.\'a0\'a0Trusting and vulnerability are d... | "Have you explained to your prospective partner about the feeling of vulnerability which you've got?Disclosing one's truth to a trusted person will improve your sense of feeling safe and loved. \'a0It may also take off the pressure you feel to complete your own trajectory of making peace with your past burdens of ilife... |
Is it possible for a person to stop feeling emotions?"I was raped a couple months ago Since then along with other unfortunately events that have occurred I have been having trouble feeling emotions. It's almost as if I'm a sociopath lacking any feeling. What can I do to change this?" | "I'm so sorry you've been hurt. \'a0It's very normal to stop feeling emotions as a way to protect yourself after experiencing a traumatic event. \'a0You can think of it as emotional shock-- you experienced something that was so awful that you have numbed yourself (mind and body) as a way to stop the emotional and physi... | "Terrible things do happen in life, and I am sorry to hear about what happened to you. Please rest assured that you are not a sociopath, and that your reactions are normal responses to traumatic events. I'm guessing you are experiencing a sense of numbness, which is a common response to trauma. The best thing you can d... |
Is it possible for a person to stop feeling emotions?"I was raped a couple months ago Since then along with other unfortunately events that have occurred I have been having trouble feeling emotions. It's almost as if I'm a sociopath lacking any feeling. What can I do to change this?" | "I'm so sorry you've been hurt. \'a0It's very normal to stop feeling emotions as a way to protect yourself after experiencing a traumatic event. \'a0You can think of it as emotional shock-- you experienced something that was so awful that you have numbed yourself (mind and body) as a way to stop the emotional and physi... | "I don't need to tell you that this is an incredible amount of serious stuff to happen in a short period. When we go through a trauma, it is natural for us to shut down as a way to protect ourselves. A kind of freeze response. Think of a possum or a gazelle. These animals go so far as to physically freeze in protection... |
Is it possible for a person to stop feeling emotions?"I was raped a couple months ago Since then along with other unfortunately events that have occurred I have been having trouble feeling emotions. It's almost as if I'm a sociopath lacking any feeling. What can I do to change this?" | "I'm so sorry you've been hurt. \'a0It's very normal to stop feeling emotions as a way to protect yourself after experiencing a traumatic event. \'a0You can think of it as emotional shock-- you experienced something that was so awful that you have numbed yourself (mind and body) as a way to stop the emotional and physi... | |
Is it possible for a person to stop feeling emotions?"I was raped a couple months ago Since then along with other unfortunately events that have occurred I have been having trouble feeling emotions. It's almost as if I'm a sociopath lacking any feeling. What can I do to change this?" | "I'm so sorry you've been hurt. \'a0It's very normal to stop feeling emotions as a way to protect yourself after experiencing a traumatic event. \'a0You can think of it as emotional shock-- you experienced something that was so awful that you have numbed yourself (mind and body) as a way to stop the emotional and physi... | "I am so sorry this has happened to you! I hope you have some people you find emotionally supportive around you! In terms of your question, I understand what you are talking about. Sometimes when a person experiences a traumatic event, an event called Dissociation occurs. Dissociation is the brain's way of temporary cr... |
Is it possible for a person to stop feeling emotions?"I was raped a couple months ago Since then along with other unfortunately events that have occurred I have been having trouble feeling emotions. It's almost as if I'm a sociopath lacking any feeling. What can I do to change this?" | "I'm so sorry you've been hurt. \'a0It's very normal to stop feeling emotions as a way to protect yourself after experiencing a traumatic event. \'a0You can think of it as emotional shock-- you experienced something that was so awful that you have numbed yourself (mind and body) as a way to stop the emotional and physi... | "You are describing a very legitimate reaction to trauma. \'a0Rape is an aweful experience and I am very sorry that happened to you. \'a0When horrible things happen, people often react in a way that interferes with the ability to live a normal life and function the way they did in the past. \'a0This is very common and ... |
Is it possible for a person to stop feeling emotions?"I was raped a couple months ago Since then along with other unfortunately events that have occurred I have been having trouble feeling emotions. It's almost as if I'm a sociopath lacking any feeling. What can I do to change this?" | "I'm so sorry you've been hurt. \'a0It's very normal to stop feeling emotions as a way to protect yourself after experiencing a traumatic event. \'a0You can think of it as emotional shock-- you experienced something that was so awful that you have numbed yourself (mind and body) as a way to stop the emotional and physi... | "First and foremost, be gentle and patient with yourself. It is normal to feel a range of emotions after a severe trauma including no emotions at all. Try not to push yourself to feel, just notice the lack of emotion you are experiencing right now. Maybe write about your emotions and the lack of them or talk about it w... |
Is it possible for a person to stop feeling emotions?"I was raped a couple months ago Since then along with other unfortunately events that have occurred I have been having trouble feeling emotions. It's almost as if I'm a sociopath lacking any feeling. What can I do to change this?" | "I'm so sorry you've been hurt. \'a0It's very normal to stop feeling emotions as a way to protect yourself after experiencing a traumatic event. \'a0You can think of it as emotional shock-- you experienced something that was so awful that you have numbed yourself (mind and body) as a way to stop the emotional and physi... | "Sociopaths don't know they are sociopaths.Clearly, you realize you have pretty deep emotions and have lived through several severely distressing situations.Your sense of self may be protecting for a while until you recover the practical aspects of daily life and feel some sense of predictability and stability in your ... |
Is it possible for a person to stop feeling emotions?"I was raped a couple months ago Since then along with other unfortunately events that have occurred I have been having trouble feeling emotions. It's almost as if I'm a sociopath lacking any feeling. What can I do to change this?" | "I'm so sorry you've been hurt. \'a0It's very normal to stop feeling emotions as a way to protect yourself after experiencing a traumatic event. \'a0You can think of it as emotional shock-- you experienced something that was so awful that you have numbed yourself (mind and body) as a way to stop the emotional and physi... | "You're not a sociopath - you're traumatized. Shutting off feelings is our brain's automatic way of protecting us when something bad happens and we just can't deal with any more pain. It's temporary - which is both good and bad news, because after the numb goes away and your brain decides you're ready to handle it, you... |
Is it possible for a person to stop feeling emotions?"I was raped a couple months ago Since then along with other unfortunately events that have occurred I have been having trouble feeling emotions. It's almost as if I'm a sociopath lacking any feeling. What can I do to change this?" | "I'm so sorry you've been hurt. \'a0It's very normal to stop feeling emotions as a way to protect yourself after experiencing a traumatic event. \'a0You can think of it as emotional shock-- you experienced something that was so awful that you have numbed yourself (mind and body) as a way to stop the emotional and physi... | "I am so sorry to hear about what happened to you! What you are describing is being in a state of shock. You haven't suddenly become a sociopath - this is a normal reaction to an event that is completely overwhelming. There are most likely too many feelings to feel right now, so your body in its wisdom is shutting them... |
Is it possible for a person to stop feeling emotions?"I was raped a couple months ago Since then along with other unfortunately events that have occurred I have been having trouble feeling emotions. It's almost as if I'm a sociopath lacking any feeling. What can I do to change this?" | "Terrible things do happen in life, and I am sorry to hear about what happened to you. Please rest assured that you are not a sociopath, and that your reactions are normal responses to traumatic events. I'm guessing you are experiencing a sense of numbness, which is a common response to trauma. The best thing you can d... | "I don't need to tell you that this is an incredible amount of serious stuff to happen in a short period. When we go through a trauma, it is natural for us to shut down as a way to protect ourselves. A kind of freeze response. Think of a possum or a gazelle. These animals go so far as to physically freeze in protection... |
Is it possible for a person to stop feeling emotions?"I was raped a couple months ago Since then along with other unfortunately events that have occurred I have been having trouble feeling emotions. It's almost as if I'm a sociopath lacking any feeling. What can I do to change this?" | "Terrible things do happen in life, and I am sorry to hear about what happened to you. Please rest assured that you are not a sociopath, and that your reactions are normal responses to traumatic events. I'm guessing you are experiencing a sense of numbness, which is a common response to trauma. The best thing you can d... | |
Is it possible for a person to stop feeling emotions?"I was raped a couple months ago Since then along with other unfortunately events that have occurred I have been having trouble feeling emotions. It's almost as if I'm a sociopath lacking any feeling. What can I do to change this?" | "Terrible things do happen in life, and I am sorry to hear about what happened to you. Please rest assured that you are not a sociopath, and that your reactions are normal responses to traumatic events. I'm guessing you are experiencing a sense of numbness, which is a common response to trauma. The best thing you can d... | "I am so sorry this has happened to you! I hope you have some people you find emotionally supportive around you! In terms of your question, I understand what you are talking about. Sometimes when a person experiences a traumatic event, an event called Dissociation occurs. Dissociation is the brain's way of temporary cr... |
Is it possible for a person to stop feeling emotions?"I was raped a couple months ago Since then along with other unfortunately events that have occurred I have been having trouble feeling emotions. It's almost as if I'm a sociopath lacking any feeling. What can I do to change this?" | "Terrible things do happen in life, and I am sorry to hear about what happened to you. Please rest assured that you are not a sociopath, and that your reactions are normal responses to traumatic events. I'm guessing you are experiencing a sense of numbness, which is a common response to trauma. The best thing you can d... | "You are describing a very legitimate reaction to trauma. \'a0Rape is an aweful experience and I am very sorry that happened to you. \'a0When horrible things happen, people often react in a way that interferes with the ability to live a normal life and function the way they did in the past. \'a0This is very common and ... |
Is it possible for a person to stop feeling emotions?"I was raped a couple months ago Since then along with other unfortunately events that have occurred I have been having trouble feeling emotions. It's almost as if I'm a sociopath lacking any feeling. What can I do to change this?" | "Terrible things do happen in life, and I am sorry to hear about what happened to you. Please rest assured that you are not a sociopath, and that your reactions are normal responses to traumatic events. I'm guessing you are experiencing a sense of numbness, which is a common response to trauma. The best thing you can d... | "First and foremost, be gentle and patient with yourself. It is normal to feel a range of emotions after a severe trauma including no emotions at all. Try not to push yourself to feel, just notice the lack of emotion you are experiencing right now. Maybe write about your emotions and the lack of them or talk about it w... |
Is it possible for a person to stop feeling emotions?"I was raped a couple months ago Since then along with other unfortunately events that have occurred I have been having trouble feeling emotions. It's almost as if I'm a sociopath lacking any feeling. What can I do to change this?" | "Terrible things do happen in life, and I am sorry to hear about what happened to you. Please rest assured that you are not a sociopath, and that your reactions are normal responses to traumatic events. I'm guessing you are experiencing a sense of numbness, which is a common response to trauma. The best thing you can d... | "Sociopaths don't know they are sociopaths.Clearly, you realize you have pretty deep emotions and have lived through several severely distressing situations.Your sense of self may be protecting for a while until you recover the practical aspects of daily life and feel some sense of predictability and stability in your ... |
Is it possible for a person to stop feeling emotions?"I was raped a couple months ago Since then along with other unfortunately events that have occurred I have been having trouble feeling emotions. It's almost as if I'm a sociopath lacking any feeling. What can I do to change this?" | "Terrible things do happen in life, and I am sorry to hear about what happened to you. Please rest assured that you are not a sociopath, and that your reactions are normal responses to traumatic events. I'm guessing you are experiencing a sense of numbness, which is a common response to trauma. The best thing you can d... | "You're not a sociopath - you're traumatized. Shutting off feelings is our brain's automatic way of protecting us when something bad happens and we just can't deal with any more pain. It's temporary - which is both good and bad news, because after the numb goes away and your brain decides you're ready to handle it, you... |
Is it possible for a person to stop feeling emotions?"I was raped a couple months ago Since then along with other unfortunately events that have occurred I have been having trouble feeling emotions. It's almost as if I'm a sociopath lacking any feeling. What can I do to change this?" | "Terrible things do happen in life, and I am sorry to hear about what happened to you. Please rest assured that you are not a sociopath, and that your reactions are normal responses to traumatic events. I'm guessing you are experiencing a sense of numbness, which is a common response to trauma. The best thing you can d... | "I am so sorry to hear about what happened to you! What you are describing is being in a state of shock. You haven't suddenly become a sociopath - this is a normal reaction to an event that is completely overwhelming. There are most likely too many feelings to feel right now, so your body in its wisdom is shutting them... |
Is it possible for a person to stop feeling emotions?"I was raped a couple months ago Since then along with other unfortunately events that have occurred I have been having trouble feeling emotions. It's almost as if I'm a sociopath lacking any feeling. What can I do to change this?" | "I don't need to tell you that this is an incredible amount of serious stuff to happen in a short period. When we go through a trauma, it is natural for us to shut down as a way to protect ourselves. A kind of freeze response. Think of a possum or a gazelle. These animals go so far as to physically freeze in protection... | |
Is it possible for a person to stop feeling emotions?"I was raped a couple months ago Since then along with other unfortunately events that have occurred I have been having trouble feeling emotions. It's almost as if I'm a sociopath lacking any feeling. What can I do to change this?" | "I don't need to tell you that this is an incredible amount of serious stuff to happen in a short period. When we go through a trauma, it is natural for us to shut down as a way to protect ourselves. A kind of freeze response. Think of a possum or a gazelle. These animals go so far as to physically freeze in protection... | "I am so sorry this has happened to you! I hope you have some people you find emotionally supportive around you! In terms of your question, I understand what you are talking about. Sometimes when a person experiences a traumatic event, an event called Dissociation occurs. Dissociation is the brain's way of temporary cr... |
Is it possible for a person to stop feeling emotions?"I was raped a couple months ago Since then along with other unfortunately events that have occurred I have been having trouble feeling emotions. It's almost as if I'm a sociopath lacking any feeling. What can I do to change this?" | "I don't need to tell you that this is an incredible amount of serious stuff to happen in a short period. When we go through a trauma, it is natural for us to shut down as a way to protect ourselves. A kind of freeze response. Think of a possum or a gazelle. These animals go so far as to physically freeze in protection... | "You are describing a very legitimate reaction to trauma. \'a0Rape is an aweful experience and I am very sorry that happened to you. \'a0When horrible things happen, people often react in a way that interferes with the ability to live a normal life and function the way they did in the past. \'a0This is very common and ... |
Is it possible for a person to stop feeling emotions?"I was raped a couple months ago Since then along with other unfortunately events that have occurred I have been having trouble feeling emotions. It's almost as if I'm a sociopath lacking any feeling. What can I do to change this?" | "I don't need to tell you that this is an incredible amount of serious stuff to happen in a short period. When we go through a trauma, it is natural for us to shut down as a way to protect ourselves. A kind of freeze response. Think of a possum or a gazelle. These animals go so far as to physically freeze in protection... | "First and foremost, be gentle and patient with yourself. It is normal to feel a range of emotions after a severe trauma including no emotions at all. Try not to push yourself to feel, just notice the lack of emotion you are experiencing right now. Maybe write about your emotions and the lack of them or talk about it w... |
Is it possible for a person to stop feeling emotions?"I was raped a couple months ago Since then along with other unfortunately events that have occurred I have been having trouble feeling emotions. It's almost as if I'm a sociopath lacking any feeling. What can I do to change this?" | "I don't need to tell you that this is an incredible amount of serious stuff to happen in a short period. When we go through a trauma, it is natural for us to shut down as a way to protect ourselves. A kind of freeze response. Think of a possum or a gazelle. These animals go so far as to physically freeze in protection... | "Sociopaths don't know they are sociopaths.Clearly, you realize you have pretty deep emotions and have lived through several severely distressing situations.Your sense of self may be protecting for a while until you recover the practical aspects of daily life and feel some sense of predictability and stability in your ... |
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