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Resolved Question: Help about my family, and the relationship i have with BD?
i have been trying to have positive relationship with the dad of my son, and me and him have had some extreme issues and arguments. we just met up yesterday and i feel that we can have an amicable, if not friendly relationship, and i want him to be involved as he wants to be, and he WANTS TO BE, so be it taking my son around his family on holidays and etc, we just have to figure every that out. my sister had the gall yesterday to tell me that i was going to be a "stupid baby mama" becuase i even brought it up to talk to him, as i should "already know" its already known that i will have Zion at every holidays. my sis and mom didnt even GIVE thier spouses the choice to be with thier kids on holidays after they got divorces,but i dont think thats right cuz Zion is his son too. My mom doesnt even want us to receive along cuz her and my dad have EXTREME dislike for each other and i think she wants me to be the same....so i cant talk to her or ask advice cuz she is always negative.
i just dont know what to do about my family, i know they are going to try and be REALLY controlling over my son after he is born in April and it worries me that i sense some real problems on the horizon!!!
23 Dec 2008, 3:03 pm | click here to view more
Resolved Question: Why is my mom so freaking crazy?! ?
My mom and I have not been able to receive along since I was around 13. She's a "toxic parent" who tries to exert control, force, guilt, is narcisstic, and even let us suffer some extents of abuse from my step dad when we were younger. Let me tell you, I'm so excited to spend the holidays there this year and it if were not for Xanax, I'd probably never make it around her constant parade of "me me me".
Now that I'm 25, and I have my possess life with my possess kids, she still does not miss any opportunity she can to overstep every possible boundary. I can't remember a time where she didn't. My husband and I have both agreed that in order for her to not invade our comfort zone and our possess home, we have to live at least in a radius of 120 miles away. She does it to my needy sister, and has at least guilted BOTH of us at least once into "staying" in our home town. I stayed for over 2 years just putting up with her dropping in at my home at any hour, redecorating it to her possess tastes, nosing into my life and working a low end job just so she wouldn't "hate me". Now my sister is going through the same thing.
Anyway, last night my mom called me. My sister was supposed to be babysitting my daugter (6 months) over the three day work week before the holidays, but she fell sick and had no choice but to turn her over to my neurotic mom. The baby hasn't been sick, but of course my mom who doesn't even take her temperature correctly, rushes her to the hospital. It happens every time she gets ahold of her and we're not there. Even after we had requested that she look a certain doctor if she just HAD to go. No consultation with us or anything, and she just takes her.
But it wasnt' the icy she was worried about. It's the fact that my daughter sticks her toungue out every the time! She has done it since she was born, she's perfectly normal, WAY over her learning curve, but my mom gets some notion in her head that the reason she's doing it is because she might be "slow". So yet again, she oversteps her boundaries in just a two days time period, gives me a lecture in the process about the depression I'm being treated for and how a "pill can't fix everything", and so on and so on. I've already figured out in the short time I've been getting the treatment that the main cause of the depression is HER! And now I'm ticked because she thought my daughter was slow. She tried to make me believe things were wrong with me when I was little -it's called Munchausen syndrome, but when things were really wrong, she neglected us to the full extreme.
23 Dec 2008, 2:30 pm | click here to view more
Resolved Question: my parents hate me! what should i do?
well, i guess we're nice of wealthy. i mean, we live in a big home, we've got a few other houses abroad, my dad is a business man, he owns a few hotels & my mom is a fashion designer. they're divorced, i live with my dad, my mom is in france & she's re-married, so i can only look her at holidays & stuff. my dad is like, never home. i know this sounds a bit extreme, but i have to talk to his assistant first to talk to him! when i call he's like "i wish it's a real emergency & you havent called 2 waste my time" & my birthday, me being sick & meeting my bf are every included in the things that "waste his time" !! my mom is chilly, i like spending time with her, but i just cant stand my stepdad! & she has 2 drag him along everywhere we go! & dont tell me 2 go live with my mom, coz she really doesnt want 2 live w/ me! she is pregnant, so i'm getting a half-brother which is kinda amazing b/c i've always been an only child & it's aso boring! but it also means she will have less time for me, my stepdad already has 2 kids from his ex-wife, so there's no way i could go live with her! it ws her idea 2 leave me 2 my dad's custody anyway... every my friends think i'm SO lucky, when i'm suspended from school my parents make a donation so i receive out of trouble, i receive driven to everywhere in a limo, including school, & i can party every night, do whatever i want 2 do, go wherever i want 2 go & my dad wouldnt even notice! but i'm actually SO unlucky! you can ever imagine living in an empty home except for the servants who you really cant make friends with coz they every call you miss, & knowing that if you do something really wrong, your parents wont care enough to receive mad or upset, that your mom bribes you 2 be nice to her new husband, your dad forgets your birthday regularly & you can never quite live up to their standards, whenever you do something wrong they're like "no big surprise, we expect these" & doing something good gets totally ignored.... every my mom comments on is my appearance, just because she is a designer i have 2 look so incredibly chic & pretty the whole time, even if i gain 0.5 pounds i receive critisized ruthlessly. but it's kinda good, b/c unlike my mom, my dad never looks at me long enough to critisize.... i really want these to change & be able to become a glad family, just like every my friends... honestly, does being wealthy give them the right to toally ignore me?? it's like "we pay for a private school, we pay for tutors, we pay for a limo, we pay for your clothes, we pay for everything, so why should we be bothered to talk to you? or look at you?? or even arrive home, for that matter?? you're so ungrateful!" & every my friends agree & they think i'm being ungrateful & my life is perfect! but it isn't, how can i communicate with my parents 2 make them look i'm not glad!
what? this is made up?? oh yeah it's so made up that i have nobody to talk to so i confide in complete strangers! it's so made up that there were days that i came home but couldnt receive in b/c my dad (who sleeps with a different lady every night) is in a private jet somewhere with some nameless lady, & i had 2 spend the night at my pal's home! thank you so much for answering my questions o kindly! :((((
28 Dec 2008, 4:04 am | click here to view more
Resolved Question: How do i block my ex's calls? ?
I've noticed a pattern in my ex's behaviour everytime he gets something new he becomes more distant. The first time it was a car, now it's a new phone. Maybe i'm being paranoid, but i sense that he's doing that thing again.Last time he clip me out without saying a word, he went on holiday, he came back, i told him i missed him and he was gone. He wouldn't answer my call or my text message and before that me and him were supposed to go to the cinema together, on the day he didn't even call and cancel. He just didn't call. It took me moving on, going out with someone else for him to pick up phone and want to do the whole cinema thing. We started the dating thing, but i didn't trust him because of what he did leaving for a month like that, so i asked us to do the whole pal thing. Wether were friends or not now even though i made the utterly stupid mistake of sleeping with him, i think it's a matter of respect and importance. You just don't find someone that important if you can make arrangements with them and not even bother to call. I know how he works and i know what he's doing again. He'll probably call me whilst he was on holiday or maybe not that this time, just to make sure i'm there when he gets back. He did that the last time. Then it proceeded with him ignoring my calls and my text message, then i didn't hear from him. When i spoke to him he was really nervous to be calling me. This time he doesn't even receive that. I think he gets curious to look how i'm getting on, why i moved on so quickly the last time, and that's thein reason he called. This time he doesn't even receive a look in. When he came back he was really passionate and seemed really sweet, the first thing i said was lets hang out at your home when we made up. He replied by saying lets do the whole cinema thing, lets date. Now he can't even stick to an appointment. He's in the wrong here, and i'll never let him hurt me again. Maybe this seems extreme, but he lives only two minutes away and his garden is opposite me, the last time he broke my heart i was crying, whilst he was playing reggae music opposite me. There's no place for people trying to emotionally sabotage me, i'm trying to gather the strength to build my possess company.How do i block his calls on a t mobile phone, he crossed me once, he doesn't receive to do it to me again.
12 Dec 2008, 2:30 am | click here to view more
Resolved Question: Why does my aunt do this? Doesn't she know it's unfair?
I have two amazing cousins, a young girl and about a three year old boy. There's an extreme age difference, but I adore them to death. My uncle is my mom's brother, but my aunt definitely wears the pants. They spend the holidays at my aunt's home every year, and it's a bummer without them. There aren't any young kids on her side, and the kids don't like it because there is nobody to play with. Don't receive me wrong, I mean I spend Christmas with my mom's family every year, but that's only because my dad and his family don't celebrate Christmas. My aunt is nice, but she thinks it's every about her family. Except I really don't want to talk to her. But how could everyone give her hints, so maybe she could spend just one year here with us?
9 Dec 2008, 8:05 pm | click here to view more
Resolved Question: How can I deal with work, twins, and expecting another baby.?
Hi
Right now I am having a difficult time dealing with every aspects of my life. I am pregnant(2 months 3 weeks) with my third child and I have 2 daughters(13 y.o and twins) and I am a lawyer. My husband is out of town right now and I am having a difficult time dealing with everything. As for work-I haven't told anyone except for my secretary that I am pregnant. One of my co-workers was recently in a car accident and is in a coma and hasn't been in work for 3 months and I have been taking over her cases for her. I haven't told anyone at work because my firm has strict laws about pregnant women which are that once you are about 2 1/2 months pregnant you aren't allowed to work. That is why my firm hires mostly single women or men. They believe that if you are pregnant, people will care more about how you are feeling and ow the baby is doing than our actual work. I feel the same too, I don't want people bothering me about my baby-I just want to work. I had to gift in 3 cases in one day last week and I was so exhausted, but at the same time, I have to steer my daughters around places(practice, school,etc) and my husband works a few hours away so I only look him once every few weeks. I don't have anyone to assist me because I am trying to receive my relationship with my mom worked out and we haven't seen each other for 12 years. There is no one on my parents side to help me and my husbands family every live about 4 hours away. And if you are wondering I am 28 years old, I usually work from 7am-10pm 6 days a week. But my secretary was able to receive my hours clip down to 10am-5pm jsut to receive me time. I am so overwhelmed and I am seriously wondering if this baby is worth it and I just need some extreme help from someone.
Thank you every and glad Holidays to every:)
Riley O.
24 Dec 2008, 10:59 am | click here to view more
Resolved Question: Should I seek further help?
Ok this might be a slightly weird question. I'm a lady suffering from depression and pronounced anxiety and have been for the past few years (ever since I moved to a different country to study). I always think why did this happen to me, why am I so suicidal when I wasn't abused as a child and I had a glad childhood. Based on my recent experiences with severe depressive episodes, I am entertaining the thought that I might actually be bipolar as I've had quite a few highs as well. These intermittent highs that I've experienced this year remind me of the sort of 'happiness' that I felt as a child. I was an extremely excitable child and it always seemed that I was extremely glad and enthusiastic about things even though I had a lot of anxiety when I had to deal with and socialize with other people.
I used to wet the bed until quite a tardy age as well. And there was a time (at around 9 years of age) when I wasn't wetting the bed at home but when we went to India for holidays to visit my relatives, I would unintentionally wet the bed there while asleep. I was secretly stressed and overly excited whenever we went to India. Stressed because my relatives used to judge me and my sister a lot as we were seen as being not as Indian enough. They also used to make fun of us a lot. I used to receive so embarrassed when I wet the bed in India especially because we every used to snooze in close proximity with each other (not enough space). My mom would scold the hell out of me every time embarrassing me further in front of others and she'd also pinch me while trying to make me change and stuff. I think she also secretly thought that I was doing it on purpose or something or that I was too lazy to receive up and go to the bathroom. This is not the case however as I would not know that I had to go the bathroom beforehand as I was sleeping. She thought it was a bad habit or something and used to try to shame me out of it. Obviously I eventually grew out of it in my teens but I never wet the bed on purpose.
Also when I was 7, there was an incident in school. I still remember this very clearly and vividly. I was sitting in class opposite a girl that I was quite intimidated by. I realised that I actually had to go to the bathroom at that stage but couldn't pluck up the courage to receive up in the middle of the conservation and ask the teacher to go. I felt I had to be polite to this girl so I didn't say anything. But I couldn't hold it in any longer even thought I tried really difficult to. and so yeah you can guess the relax. Probably the most embarrassing day of my life lol. I was pretty much shamed in front of everyone.
It's interesting to note that these incidents stem from extreme anxiety in situations that I even had as a child. However as this anxiety didn't noticeably affect my functioning in school work, I didn't receive help for it. However moving to another country triggered even more pronounced anxiety which started interfering with everything to the point that I have become severely depressed, suicidal, scared of others and I have to seek help.
Other points (I'm not sure if they are relevant): my parents have told me that I didn't talk (not even one word) until I was nearly 4 years old. They said that when I finally did talk, it was actually a full coherent sentence. So I didn't start off by trying words at a time like other kids do. Yet my parents didn't tell anyone about this at the time. I'm actually synaesthetic (chromographic) as well and certain things like rubbing my finger against a certain texture of cloth can make me hysterical. It's like a phobia, I want to die (even if I'm just thinking about it) and I can automatically feel that same piece of cloth running through my teeth. This is why I can't rub my skin against the bedsheet too much when I'm sleeping at night. I'm also experiencing some insomnia right now due to anxiety.
During my entire childhood I have experienced snooze paralysis (especially when I snooze in the afternoons) and have had some pretty nasty incidents occurring. I can also remember almost every the dreams I had as a child and now and I used to engage in lucid dreaming as a child (I also used to argue with the dream characters that they weren't real).
Do any of you have any input. Sorry for the long post. I want to know whether every these things are relevant or whether other people also experience them and whether I should talk to a psychologist about these things. Thank you.
6 Dec 2008, 3:30 am | click here to view more
Resolved Question: I've been wanting to break up with my boyfriend but I just found out I am pregnant! What do I do?
I'm 24 and I've been dating this guy for about 5 months now. He moved in with me about two months ago and just hasn't been pulling his weight. Financially he never has any money when he makes some pretty good money.I've been paying for every groceries and even had to cover his rent last month because he had some credit card debt. He lies about where his money goes and I've caught him. He told me he's been paying his mom a hundred bucks a week to help her out. I plain asked her and she said no. When I confronted him he said that he was buying some pot! What?! I've never been into drugs and I'm disappointed and mad that he's basically chosing drugs over being financially stable. He asked me for another chance and I didn't really say anything. I wanted to wait till after the holidays to break up with him but now I found out I'm pregnant! I have thousands of thoughts right now running through my head. I've even gone to the extreme of thinking about an abortion because I can't stand him anymore! If I have a baby with him then I'll have to look him every the time and I don't know if I can handle that! I'm so confused right now and just don't know what to do. I seriously need advice.
22 Dec 2008, 3:03 pm | click here to view more
Resolved Question: Loose 6Kg(13pounds) by MARCH!?
I am going on a holiday, just turned 16 and would adore to change the way i look! I weigh 60Kg but would like to be 54kg. Is it possible without starving myself? If so can you please give me an example of the daily calorie intake needed for me to reach me goal and what exercise i should do!?
PS: I consume about 1,500 a day
I will do whatever to slim down, so i consider extremes
31 Dec 2008, 8:49 pm | click here to view more
Resolved Question: Help -severe pain and swelling to gums after a root canal treatment -what could be the problem?
4 days ago I had a root canal treatment to a pre molar (on my bottom right) after that there is no tooth (i.e a gap), following some infection seen on an OPG x-ray that I had for some other work there were no symptoms otherwise in this tooth i.e. no pain or gums swelling.
Day 1 -after treatment Tuesday
During the root canal treatment the dentist found that someone had previously tried to do a root canal and had only done 1 canal and that he found another 2 canals filled with black stuff (infection). I had only ever had root canal treatment done at their clinic -but over time dentists have changed. He cleaned out and finished the whole treatment in one visit (about 50 minutes). He took tiny x-ray before and after and says they were fine. Later that same afternoon after the anaesthetic wore off I started to experience mild pain in the tooth -which i knew is normal so took painkillers of Ibuprofen and paracetamol. however by evening the pain was getting worse.
Day 2 -Wed
I continued with the painkillers but by evening the pain had become moderate to extreme at times. In the night it was unbearable and I could hardly snooze, so the next morning I planned to contact the clinic.
Day 3 -Thurs
Contacted clinic for emergency appointment -dentist saw me and said it must be some infection and prescribed me 250mg erythromycin. At this time there was slight swelling around the area it looked red and the tooth itself was sensitive to touch and painful every the time without touch.
I started the course immediately with painkillers of Ibuprofen (nurofen express -liquid capsules 200mg -400mg) with paracetamol in between at the recommended intervals. I even took diclofenac as well when the others were not having effect -still no help. However, by evening again the pain this time was UNBEARABLE. I could not snooze throughout the night it was so bad and nothing seemed to help me. I looked into my mouth and noticed my gums had swollen even more and this was actually more visible after the pre-molar tooth he treated -the swelling was actually far greater on where the wisdom tooth is supposed to be rather than this pre-molar tooth. I don't have a fully grown wisdom tooth but just a tiny growth of where the wisdom tooth should appear -the wisdom tooth growth that appeared a few years ago will never grow into a tooth, but after this root canal on pre-molar the gums are heavily swollen around and underneath and behind the pre-polar area where the wisdom tooth is. Even my face and jaw are slightly swollen and painful as I have this growing swelling to gums.
In the past when I've had tooth ache due to infection i've had amoxicillin or metroniodazole which usually starts to work after a day, but erythromycin was doing nothing for me -even with painkillers.
Day 4 -Fri
I contact clinic again -saw dentist -This time he could look the swelling around my wisdom tooth and he thought its a double problem,
1)one of the root canal treatment infection on the pre-molar and 2) the flaring up of gums around wisdom tooth. He prescribed me 500mg Amoxicillin plus a prescribed painkiller 30mg diydrocodeine. He asked me to continue taking the erythromycin 250mg too.
I think both the incidents are related and not separate.
Initially the pain killer seemed to give some temporary relief in that the pain was reduced from the severe unbearable to just about bearable pain. but after 3 hours I was in agony again and the swelling was just the same and my whole right side jaw painful and slight swelling to face. I carried on with the antibiotics and painkillers throughout the night.
The pain is moderate and just about bearable but there is no sign of the swelling to gums reducing and my jaw is very painful.
It's now 3 rd day of antibiotics and 4 days since having the root canal treatment but theres no signs of the swelling to my gums reducing, jaw is painful. What can I do?
Has the root canal on pre-molar gone wrong? Were there more than 3 canals? or did he not clean them properly and infection (the black stuff he saw) not receive fully removed and passed to surrounding gums. I had no pain or swelling before I had this root canal treatment.
The dental clinic is closed over weekend, opens on Monday with other dentists there as the one who did root canal will be on holiday.
What are my options? I am in moderate pain and the swelling to gums and pain to jawline does not seem to be reducing.
the gum swelling is behind the premolar tooth that had root canal (RC), i.e the swelling is where the wisdom tooth is. There is no gum swelling on tooth that had RC treatment.
Just an update as it's been a while since I posted the question: It appears the dentist who did the root canal went in too deep, this guide to facial swelling and immense pain. Saw the dentist (another one at the same clinic as mine was on holiday) he drilled into tooth, cleaned it out (every pus, blood) and filled with temporary filling. Immediately I felt and he saw the facial swelling arrive down and the tooth is no longer painful. In this case no amount of antibiotics/painkillers would have worked until the tooth was drained out. No probs with wisdom teeth at every. Thanks for any answer so far.
20 Dec 2008, 4:11 am | click here to view more
Resolved Question: Physcic dreams? Please help, would be appreiciated ^.^ ?
Okay, Ive probably spelled physcic wrong, Sorry :P.
I always have dreams were im in a odd place, like huge industrial fans on the outdoor ground in the middle of no where, then a few weeks later i went on holiday and i saw the same fans! I dont know if it was coincidental, but it happens every the time- I once had a dream were me and my aunty and little cousin went on holiday and there was a odd bridge with flowing water cutting into it, and in the water was a huge robotic looking spider which killed people. Again, in a few weeks i had found a picture of the exact bridge on snopes (http://www.snopes.com/photos/architecture/waterbridge.asp < that brigde) and the spider in a science lesson , it turns out it was a virus or germ or something . It happens every the time, i spotted something on extreme makeover from one of my dreams. At first i thought it was things i have seen before, forgot about and remebered again, but I mean, it cant be, because i had never been to that place before and i saw the fans, it was a brand new episode of extreme makeover and it was a new subject in science.. Please help.. is this a gift or am i just being, weird? Im not joking.
Please help! :O
31 Dec 2008, 3:35 pm | click here to view more
Resolved Question: HELP! What Do I do?!?
Hey every. OK so I'm a teenage guy and I have kinda wild hair. Here's what happen. Originally, I have light brown colored hair. A few years ago while I was on holiday, I put this product called Sun-In in my hair, causing my hair to turn VERY red, it was brown still but with these AWFUL messy red highlights. As time passed, a new year, I bought a bottle of light brown hair dye to dye over it, it didn't arrive out very well but it fixed it a little. Then it grew out. Later on in that year, closer to summer, I dyed it black because my red/brown hair was turning a yellow/orange colour. It looked silly on me! I dyed it black and it was black with a purple tint. Anyway, I suffered though 7th grade like that. When 8th grade came, last year, I tried again to dye it like a medium brown colour. It was alright, not too great though. Then, In August of this year, I dyed it a chocolate brown, it looked good for about a week, then the colour faded out.
Since August, I have NOT dyed my hair at every. I'm kinda done looking silly with my silly hair colour.
By the way, during this whole ordeal, I have gotten MANY haircuts hoping the orange colour would grow out, it hasn't.
Right now, no dye on it or anything, I have these dark roots, with an orange/blond/reddish brown hair colour, it looks like brown hair with MANY many MESSY highlights. I'm sleepy of looking like crap haha.
OK so my question is, I want to dye it like a medium brown colour, basically, a normal brown without every these trashy highlights.
look, I never wanted to dye my hair in the first place I'm just sleepy of looking silly! That and I go to a VERY strict catholic school so I don't want to change my colour too much where it is very noticeable and extreme.
So, your advice please! If I want to do it myself, what brand should I use? I live in NY if that makes a difference.
If I want to go to a place and receive it done(Supercuts, it's a chain hair place, the only place I'm comfortable going.) what do I tell them? I want it to arrive out good but I'm afraid of it being too dark and noticeable! Hahah like I said, I'm a guy and I really don't have time for every this hair colour drama!
That and, how can I receive my colour to stay in the longest and look really nice and shiny!? My hair has lost its shine!
Like if I went to a drug store, say CVS or something, whats a good shampoo and condition that I can buy that would keep my colour in the longest? I'm kinda on a budget, I just want it to look really good. Can you recommend any hairspray/spray gel products?
IDK what I'm talking about or doing, haha Please help me! Thanks so much!
Haha I don't want to go to a salon or anything, I'm not "in touch with my feminine side" haha. Please help!
Thanks so much!
By the way, how do you think Clairol Perfect 10 would work on my hair? I just saw a commercial for it, it looks good!
21 Dec 2008, 4:30 pm | click here to view more
Voting Question: Did he pick a fight with me on purpose?
My bf left to go visit family for the holidays. We are newly dating-but are exclusive/i keep stuff over there and I have keys. I dropped him off at the airport and we discussed a trip we were going to take together in a few wks. We text every day throughout the day-the next day. Everything was fine. I went to my parent's xmas party that night. He called me when I was there-sounded sullen. I asked a few times what was wrong and then told him that some of my friends (who party a lot and he knows I don't) are causing drama and that I was going to start weaning myself from them. Just to keep the convo going and because he's my bf and he needs to know these things-hence keeping him in the loop.
Well he took it to an entirely different level. every of a sudden he starts accusing me of drug use(I've never even smoked weed) , condeming my affiliation with my and my ex bf's mutual friends (I only look him if we end up in the same social setting and if that happens we talk store-I don't even have the guy's number anymore), and promiscuity (which is insane). OUT OF NOWHERE. Long story short, the phone convo ended with him ending the conversation. This was 5 days ago-I text him, and he responds everytime but is short. Not mean though. I'm supposed to pick him up from the airport.
Anyway-did he do this on purpose? Meaning pick a battle so I 'behave' and lay low? Because I would think that if he were going to break up with me, he'd just flat out ignore me. I do understand why he'd be concerned....but it just seems weird to go from one extreme to the other. Don't you?
he and I don't share mutal friends-btw
25 Dec 2008, 11:42 pm | click here to view more
Resolved Question: please can i get some advice? my hubby and i have been what seems like a rollercoaster ride of a marriage this?
yr. him and i have gotten into some bad arguments when he has threatened me w/divorce and he has even wrestled me to the ground a couple of times he has called me every name u can think of. i know i don't need to tolerate this. hubby has been going to a counselor for what they agree w/dr is anxiety the counselor says he also has social anxiety,extreme anxiety,personality disorder, and sociopath trendies and recommend he stay on meds & continue visiting them. the problem is he and i was having a disagreement one Morning & my sis thought it was her he was talking to like he was & she got mouthy next thing i know is hes yelling at her and they r in each others face & pushing each other & things i had to brake it up this was going on in front of the kids. he was yelling at her to leave shes just as stubborn as him so either want to admit fault. my hubby is blaming me for this still going on its been 2wks saying i didn't stick up for him when she was yelling at him and raising a hand to him. (to be honest it happend so quick that i don't know who started what i just know the kids didn't need that) now he says he can't trust me or things cuz i don't stick up for him and when he confussed that he relapsed on a drug habit i was hurt and upset i confided in my sis & when they were fighting she called him a dopehead in front of the kids so now he says he can't trust me(which i shouldn't of said anything to her about it i was wrong) i have tried to make things better he won't accepted it says i need to tell my sis that she was in the wrong first cuz hes already tried to tell her sorry & shes not accepting it. we have been helping my sis w/her son(shes a single mom she helped me w/my oldest b4 my hubby) my hubby says its ok that i still do but he wants no part of it (not a problem) that was last week i guess things changed w/out notice to me cuz now hes upset i still help and its getting old. my hubby & i have our ups & downs like everyone else but this is whats getting old is his behavor he makes mistakes but expects everyone to forgive him right away & every the hurtfull names & threats will disappear like they never happend but when u mess up he isn't so forgiving & he hold grudges & brings it up next time he wants to receive mad. i feel beat up inside i feel like hes doing what his counslor said not to do which is making me chose between him & sis. i adore both (even though every this when hes balanced we have good times) they are tearing me apart i've explained to my sis that she should of just kept quite & went to the porch & should of never called him that in front of the kids. she said he shouldn't of acted that way so shes not sorry. he also told me the only thing keepng us 2gether right now is kids & holidays otherwise he would ask for a seperation. he says that if he was to help his family like i do mine that i will receive mad @ him i explianed theres a diff. cuz his family asks him to steal for them even from his job things like that mine just ask for babysitting and rides and sometimes a place to stay for the night. please i need some advise i know i'm not perfect. to leave is scary i've been there b4 w/1kid now two & he keeps reminding me how i was struggling b4 him and i'll be that way again he says and i'm going to fall flat on my face & he said he'll giggle.(nice huh?) please help please i've tried seeing a counslor for myself that caused fights cuz he thought i was there talking crap & making him look bad every time i say something to someone about him he thinks i'm stabbing him in the back. he says everyone hes talked to about what has happend w/my sis says that she was wrong and i should of defended him. (so i guess hes talking about me now behind my back cuz thats what he says i do when i talk to someone about our troubles but i don't look it as that i look it as trying to vent or getting some advise or whatever ) please again any advise????????????????????????
sorry so long just trying to explain
4 Dec 2008, 2:58 pm | click here to view more
Resolved Question: What other hairstyles?
My hair looks likes this. http://www.matrix.com/find_your_hair_style/medium/style_14.aspx?scroll=0 but its dirty blonde with only natural highlights. It might also be a little bit longer. I am able to put my hair up in a ponytail.
I am just looking for other ways to wear my hair. I usually wear it down (straitened) and it looks good. If you have any ideas that would be great. Please if you can find a picture or a site on how to do that style would help. Also don't make it too extreme. Thanks a bunch and glad Holidays ♫♪
http://www.fabhairman.co.uk/fab/images/angelica.jpg
http://imagecache2.allposters.com/images/MMPH/262133.jpg (but parted on the right)
also like these...except a little shorter and not as much layers.
21 Dec 2008, 10:19 pm | click here to view more
Resolved Question: Any suggestions for re-entering workforce after 1.5 year hiatus due to extreme mental unrest?
Over the past year and a half I've burned through my savings while dealing with sever suicidal depression. I'm not looking for a controversy of the authenticity of depression affecting daily life, nor am I looking for advice on how to deal with my depression...as helpful as "man up fag" is.
What I'm wondering is if anyone has experience returning to work after a long term absence due to some mental condition including hospitalization, suicide, etc. Should one be candid or closed about it?
Thanks for every the constructive replies. glad holidays!
22 Dec 2008, 12:25 am | click here to view more
Resolved Question: Atheists, a show of hands, please?
Who here is an EXTREME atheist? Like, you don't celebrate Christianized holidays, refuse to buy turkeys for Thanksgiving, stuff like that?
Just curious after one particular question on the subject...;)
@Alex: Marry me.
I wasn't aware that I called Thanksgiving a Christian holiday...oh well!
29 Nov 2008, 10:06 pm | click here to view more
Resolved Question: I love my friend, but his diabetes...?
My pal has diabetes. I adore him and I want to be with him, but his diabetes causes his emotions to be so effed up. Lastnight his blood sugar meter read that he went way over 600, and he flipped out his family are being assholes to him and every. This just recently happened and I told him that was understandable because it is Thanksgiving holiday, then I said it will lower just give it time and quit panicking. I feel so worthless when it comes to diabetic problems because I personally don't know. I am bipolar and sometimes I wonder if he is, but I still think it rooted down to his diabetes. He was even talking about suicide and stuff but I counseled his way out of that thought, I told him that running from his problems is only going to make things worse on everybody. I want to know if I am correct and if I handled situation well? I also want to know from diabetics and their friends if they ever go through situations and extreme breakdowns such as this one?
we are 17 in case you were wondering
Yeah, but look I completely understand. He was venting off of me, because the things that his mom and stepfather were saying to him was absolutely repulsive. I would have punched them in the f*cking face if I were there. However I was concerned because this extreme venting was a little out of character. I am not going to sit here and watch him kill himself though and that is exactly why I am taking every of your answers into consideration; however i am not leaving him because this is when he needs a pal the most.
29 Nov 2008, 4:05 pm | click here to view more
Voting Question: Art Homework- Information About Jim Dine- "PLS HELP OR I'M DEAD MEAT!"?
Pls help me answer these questions if u can, I'll change it into my possess words later. I'm having an extreme tough time finding answers cus mah computer is really slow. + I completed 4 homeworks yesturday ( 4 2 day) & I have 6 more MAJOR homeworks to complete by tommorow...And 3 more including ICT for my weekend...OMFG!...Teachers just stuff every homework into you every the time just b 4 HOLIDAY!!! Can't it b more seperate...Lols np k pls help me I beg u ppl PLS...!
Here it is:-
Find info about Jim Dine-
. Full name and date of birth
. Where was he born and where does he live now?
. Some interesting information....
Task 2 Find 2 artworks by Jim Dine (YA users, u may just put in the artworks name). And write facts about it.
For example:-
. Jim Dine
. Pappas Heart
. 1988
. Acrylic on canvas
. 83 X 54 Inches
. Private Collection
Task 3
Write as much as u can for each artwork. Each section must have a bold title.
. Title?
. Who?...is the artist?
. When?...was it made?
. What?... Is the media?
. How?
- Has the artist used colour? (Bright, Earthy, Monochromatic, Primary?...etc.)
- How has the media been applied / used? (smooth, stuck on, rough)
- How has the artist arranged the composition? (Central, to one side...?)
- How has space been represented in the picture? ( 3- D, 2- D (flat)...)
. Why?...
- Is the artist working within an Art movement or style? What is it? What is the reason behind this movement?
. Similar?...
- What things are similar about the two artworks? (Colour, Subject matter, style, etc.)
- Different?
- What things are different about the two artworks? (Colour, Subject matter, style etc.)
. What I think
- Have your say! What do you think of these works? Do you like them? Why / why not? / Would you change anything?
OMG...Pls help, cus I'm revising for math test 4 tommorow, n it's about moving sets...I got to snooze early too.....Don't want my mind to b stiff...Just everytime! Homework is always n the way!!!
Ain't wanna b 2 sleepy during exam...
4 Dec 2008, 9:07 am | click here to view more
Resolved Question: R&P~ Post two songs to show the two extremes of what you listen to?
Post two songs to show the extremes of what you hear to......
Incapacity~ Death Metal
http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewProfile&friendID=211959544
Azael/Raw Data~ Alternative Progressive Hip Hop
http://www.myspace.com/azaelrap
Post 2 songs that show the 2 extremes of the music you hear to :)
glad Holidays!! :)
Awesome answers everyone! Thanks :)
Killer Peaches...I adore Bolt Thrower....
:)
22 Dec 2008, 11:07 pm | click here to view more
Resolved Question: Pre Signs, And Questions about Stomach Flu?
Ok, Im a 100% Germaphobe. I hate germs, I hate virus's that do anything to you.
I dont care If I receive the common icy, I dont care if I receive poison ivy, I just don't want to toss up. PERIOD.
Its gotten so bad that I have gotten Severe Eczema on my hands
[ For those of you who dont know what Eczema is heres a pic ]
http://tray.dermatology.uiowa.edu/Images/Clin/AtopDerm004.jpg
My hands are almost as bad as that.
So what I was wondering is.
1. What are PRE SIGNS saying you have the stomach flu.
2. The ways to prevent it besides my extreme hand washing
3. Can you receive it from public door nobs.
4. Can you receive it from the air.
5. Am I likly to receive it if nobody in my family has it.
PLEASE DO NOT COPY AND glue SOMTHING FROM THE INTERNET. I WILL HAVE YOUR POST REMOVED THANK YOU
Best Answer gets 10 points.
Thank you
glad Holidays.
Glomping
22 Dec 2008, 6:37 pm | click here to view more
Resolved Question: Travelling to Beijing During Winter?
Hi, I'm going to Beijing end of December for a holiday arranged by travel agent. Since I'm from Malaysia which is hot every year, I'm a bit clueless about icy weather, but I know its freezing icy out there. Can anyone give me tips on how to survive the extreme icy esp. on what to wear. Already I'm regretting this idea of travelling to Beijing during winter..
8 Dec 2008, 9:18 pm | click here to view more
Open Question: My Bichon is critically ill and NOBODY seems to believe me.HELP.?
Complete change in personality,bloated appearance, blood test are normal-except for a few elevated enzymes that are not so important anyways.(It's nothing extreme) He's on pills for thyroid issues now. We now that he has special allergies also.Next week he's getting an ultrasound. But wait....there's more. I'm really desperate for help.
He is a 7 year old bichon. This past thanksgiving, his behavior changed dramatically. He was always active,(not really hyper, but active), enjoyed eating, attached himself to my hip, slept with me, cuddled with me, and enjoyed going for walks. I know that I sound like a sap, but I'm really concerned.
It was after this holiday that everything about his demeanour changed. He started yelping, shrieking really, whenever someone in our family tried to pick him up or even pet him. He began hiding himself away in our closet for hours, as if he were depressed. Cysts and pigmentation appeared on his back. His activity level decreased sharply, he's become very lethargic and antisocial. He runs away from me. He has trouble jumping around, and often paces around rooms- sometimes in a half-sit position for like a second and then moving to somewhere else. Whatever room our family is in, he finds the farthest place from it and hides(regardless of whether or not there's food around- which is bizarre for him). He has a blank stare often when you call his name or sit with him and try to pet him, as if he has no idea what's going on or who you are. He just looks sick. He also lost a pound- a rarity- because he usually gains weight between check-ups. He's even rejected food, not vomitted, but spit out food. Treats even. He was incredibly thirsty every the time, but that has since subsided.
The whole thing is weird. I'd appreciate any good advice.
The breeder is AKC certified, and has bred championship showdogs.The dog was certainly expensive.We talked and met with breeder extensively before we bought the dog. We live in the Virginia Beach Metro Area. I don't know I got on Yahoo canada...but I just noticed that.ha....Thanks. I'm sorry I sounded so frazzled....I'm just really worried. I feel like he's in good hands. This has every been fairly recent. I'm looking at cushing's syndrome, pancreatitis, diabetes, and hypothyroidism.Ideas?
5 Jan 2009, 11:58 pm | click here to view more
Resolved Question: What is so special about "Christmas"?
"Christmas" is only about commercial retail trying to make you spend your money.
"Christmas" is a stolen holiday from the Pagans.
Jesus Christs birthday was NEVER SCIENTIFICALLY proven to be December 25th! If it is Jesus Christs birthday, why do we give gifts to each other? Why not just donate to the Church or charity?
"Christmas" is a chance for most of the every the extreme disrespectful Christians to force "Merry Christmas" down others throats. Also, they want to battle this imaginary "War on "Christmas".
Why is everything close down for "Christmas" but not for every the other religious holidays? Why did I not receive time and a half or a day off for a Holiday I observe?
"Christmas" should not be recognized by the government and everything should not be close down. It is just another religious holiday and should be treated like every the others. Not anymore special.
glad Holidays, even to people who celebrate "Christmas". I am not against people who celebrate "Christmas". Just the treatment it gets and how some Christians receive if people dare to think about saying 'glad Holidays'.
25 Dec 2008, 2:51 pm | click here to view more
Resolved Question: Intel Core i7 Extreme.....for laptop? coming soon?
Black Friday any retailer has big Sales on electronics and gadgets. I
was about to receive Alienware m15x with intel core 2 extreme with the 9800M GT form nvidia but should receive that laptop now? with $170 saving or should I wait for Intel Core i7 for laptops to arrive out? I been saving up the money and wants to receive best gaming laptop possible and has nice look and that ism15x.....I know m15x is not perfect but I have a hunch that alienware making a new model of m15x with i7 processors and with new graphic card in it.......idk...those aliens keep secrets too TIGHT =.=;;; my question is should I wait or receive it right now ? because I wana receive it right now for holiday and show off to friends but I rather wait and receive better stuff even thou cost extra money.........
p.s. if i7 processor arrive out for laptop I know those aliens want some of that power to make new latop models 100%!! sure...i hope
30 Nov 2008, 12:02 pm | click here to view more
Voting Question: can u name all the reptilian pets that do NOT become agressive and do NOT require an aquatic environment?
i am looking to buy a pet and i adore reptiles! i was opting for an iguana, but i dont want to handle its extreme agression during the 3 months of breeding season. are there any lizards that are LIKE an iguana, just not as aggressive?
here are some facts about my life to help you understand what i am looking for:
-i am currently studying at a university away from my home, which means that i will be traveling to my home on the holidays. i need a lizard that will not have a huge problem adapting to the traveling and change in environment for periods of two weeks or even the 3 month summer period.
-i live in greece, which means that the weather is icy from october to april (roughly).
-i adore taking long walks outside when the weather is hot. i want a lizard that will grow big enough for me to take (on a leash of course) on walks with me.
-i will be taking it home on the holidays and my home is full of people it will not know. i need a lizard that will not be too agressive and/or dangerous for other people (i.e: my mom, my younger teenage brother, etc)
-i am away from the home for about 8 hours a day for studies. i need a lizard that will not be affected seriously by my abscence.
-i am not too good at handling an aggressive creature, so i need a lizard that will not be as dangerous as an adult iguana that might bite of tail-whip me upon whim.
thats about it. if anyone who KNOWS about lizards can help me, please do. i will be indepted beyond imagination. thank you...
5 Dec 2008, 2:55 pm | click here to view more
Resolved Question: Can you still believe that there are people still making an issue of "Merry Christmas"?
It seems like every year, dating back several years now, Faux News (I mean FOX News) and others have made an issue about what people say or don't say or can't say or are offended by having it said to them. It really is the biggest waste of time and topic to make an issue over something so trivial. Yet, in the US, it is an issue for many on both sides of the extreme. We, as Americans, live in a multi cultural melting pot of many beliefs, opinions, ideas, religions, ethnicity's, backgrounds, political standings, and so on. It is difficult to not offend someone at some point with so many differences within a society.
Some companies in the past and even in the gift have made it policy, to that end, to simply have their employees wish everyone a "glad Holiday". That way, if you're Jewish or Muslim or Hindu or Atheist or so many of the other beliefs and ideologies that exist in our society, you're not being left out of the well wishing during a holiday season. This was meant to be every inclusive. Perhaps it got taken to far by forbidding employees from wishing people "Merry Christmas". But the idea behind the general policy is sound and just.
Then there is the other side of the extreme making wide claims that we are a Christian society and we shouldn't be accommodating non Christians and, if anything, we need more Christian culture and belief and practice forced into society. They use the "Merry Christmas" issue as an excuse to make a point to that end by suggesting that Christian beliefs are what is being discriminated against. But, is that not what they want to do to every other beliefs and ideas by making Christianity the only religion that gets recognized thus forcing everyone who is not a Christian to be discriminated by having their beliefs ignored while Christianity shoved in their faces?
As a Christian myself, I find the entire issue to be something that just needs to be ended without a winning side. For we Christians are right to say "Merry Christmas" and others are right to say "glad Holidays" and we are both right for separate reasons. But, isn't that what America is every about? every of us believing differently and having our possess voices to talk freely thus making us every right in our possess way?
24 Dec 2008, 8:30 pm | click here to view more
Resolved Question: Astral progection, or imagination? Dream interpritation?
Okay, Ive probably spelled physcic wrong, Sorry :P.
I always have dreams were im in a odd place, like huge industrial fans on the outdoor ground in the middle of no where, then a few weeks later i went on holiday and i saw the same fans! I dont know if it was coincidental, but it happens every the time- I once had a dream were me and my aunty and little cousin went on holiday and there was a odd bridge with flowing water cutting into it, and in the water was a huge robotic looking spider which killed people. Again, in a few weeks i had found a picture of the exact bridge on snopes (http://www.snopes.com/photos/architectur... < that brigde) and the spider in a science lesson , it turns out it was a virus or germ or something . It happens every the time, i spotted something on extreme makeover from one of my dreams. At first i thought it was things i have seen before, forgot about and remebered again, but I mean, it cant be, because i had never been to that place before and i saw the fans, it was a brand new episode of extreme makeover and it was a new subject in science.. Please help.. is this a gift or am i just being, weird? Im not joking.
Is this astral projection ? or something else?
Please help me.
how can you explain the bridge then?
thankyou x
31 Dec 2008, 4:04 pm | click here to view more
Voting Question: 16 weeks pregnant severe morning sickness?
I am 16 weeks pregnant and for the last 10 weeks I have had severe morning sickness. To the point where i have a sip of water and it sends me running to the toilet to vomit. Even when I havent eaten or drunk anything I am still vomiting (stomach bile a this point).
I have been on two different anti nausea medicines, one did not work and the other one gave me extreme restless leg syndrome which was even worse than the morning sickness.
I have a fever, and am still vomiting a lot. And my stomach is very tender and I have frequent headaches and body aches.
I am starting to wonder if this is really bad morning sickness or whether it is something more serious like listerios etc.
Anyone had anything similar happen to them? I cant look my OB for 2 days as he is away on holiday.
Thanks
26 Dec 2008, 8:43 pm | click here to view more
Resolved Question: Questions about working with individuals with developmental disabilities?
Hey everyone, my name is Joe. I am 34 years old and I am getting ready to start a new job/career, or as I consider it; an opportunity. I recently was interviewed and hired as a direct support professional and will be working in a home of 6 young men (ages 15 - 25) who are developmentally disabled. This is a field I have wanted to receive involved with for awhile now and the opportunity finally presented itself in my life for me to be able to do it. When I arrived for my interview they were having a behavioral situation with one of the residence and I was asked to wait in the living room. I could hear slamming and banging and intense screaming (from the resident) and a every out temper tantrum being thrown. I was later told by the supervisor that the home is one of the hardest ones to work at in the county and that if I asked around he was sure I would hear every sorts of horror stories and negative things about it. Of course he also said, it isn't that bad.
So my first questions... Is this is a good place to start for someone who has no experience?
I met 3 of the 6 individuals today and they every seemed very sweet although they were unable to communicate. I didn't receive to meet the one throwing the temper tantrum or 2 of the other young men. Apparently, according to the supervisor 1 of the young men was temporarily in the psychiatric middle. I was told that he was an extreme case and that he is a poop flinger and smearer. I was also told that was "magical" and that some of his behaviors were quite erratic and could be extremely difficult. I guess I do have a slight fear of the unknown and, of course, that brings questions to my mind and intensifies those fears. I often hear things from certain people that pertaining to demonic possession and poltergeist and that type of stuff.
Next Question... Has anyone ever worked with an individual as described? Does anyone believe in the supernatural among these types? I would sort of like a heads up on what to expect and how difficult it may be to deal with this individual. Any information and personal examples would be greatly appreciated.
I guess I have always had a really big passion to help people and I consider myself to be a truly caring individual. My pastor tells me I am one of the most compassionate people he has ever met. I could think of nothing that would be more rewarding than helping these young men reach their full potential and improve the quality of their day to day living. The home that was chosen for me have individuals with no family or contacts and therefore, we become their family and them, ours; which makes it even more personal and special.
I guess my last quesions is... What can I expect as I prepare for my new life amongst these kids? I want to hear good and bad and personal examples of life with individuals who are developmentally disabled. Anything anyone could offer would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you every so much for taking the time read this and respond. Have a glad holiday!
Joe
24 Dec 2008, 4:44 pm | click here to view more
Resolved Question: PXCW's Second Pay Per View "Holiday Crash"?
This is PXCW's second pay per view Holiday accident like
Event 1) Mick Foley comes out. He says tonight marks the second payperview of PXCW. He says tonight we have some great matches and says he hopes everyone enjoys the show.
Event 2) Beth Phoniex vs. One of the Beautiful people.(fans choice)
Event 3) Ryhno is shown backstage. Sting comes up to him and asks are you ready to go kick Abyss and Triple H's asses. Ryhno says hell yea and they go off for there match.
Event 3) Ryhno and Sting vs. Abyss and Triple H in a Tables match.
Event 4) Santino is shown backstage interviewing Rey Mysterio. Santino asks how Rey feels about going against the Undertaker in an Extreame Rules Match. Rey says ive laid the Undertaker out once before and tonight i will do it again.
Event 5) Briefcase Match: Jay Lethal vs. Sheik Abdul Bashir. The winner of this match will receive to pick which Briefcase he gets. One briefcase holds an Television Title shot and the other holds a pink slip. The brief cases have a number on each.They will open both briefcases on tommorow nights show.
Event 6)Batista is shown backstage. Randy Orton comes into the room. Randy says u have a big chance tonight to face me at the next pay per view for my title. Batista says how can u be so sure u will stay champion tonight. Randy says ive beaten the best and kurt angle is just a steeping rock. Randy says good luck tonight you are going to need it.
Event 7) Rey Mysterio vs. The below Taker in an Extreme Rules Match for the PXCW Television Championship.
Event 8)Batista vs. Ten Superstars in an Gaulet Match. If Batista wins he gets a shot at the PXCW World Title. His oppenets are cm punk, chris jericho, kane, shawn michelas, mark henrey, edge, vladamir kozlov,conciqueces creed,Somoa Joe, and Hernadez.
Event 9) The Hardyz are backstage. They say that now they have to face not only Team 3D but now they have to face AJ Styles and Christian Cage. Jeff says they will win but it will be a very big challenge.
Event 10) The Hardyz vs Team 3D vs AJ Styles and Christian Cage in a 3 Way Dance Tag Team Match for the PXCW Tag Team Championships.
Event 11)A promo vid is shown of Kurt Angle and Randy Orton. The Main Event Randy Orton vs. Kurt Angle for the PXCW World Title.
Event 12) The PXCW Champion is standing in the ring.he raises the belt in the air and celebrates.
Please rate the show from 1-10 and plaese pick the winners of each match.
7 Dec 2008, 7:15 pm | click here to view more
Resolved Question: What sports or activities can i do on my holiday to the US?
I'll be coming next Spring and would adore to do some extreme type of activity. I've never parachuted or bungee jumped but want to do so this time. I'll be in places like Nv, Pa, NC, Al, Az etc. I'm a first time everything and would prefer an activity I can receive right into without joining clubs are doing days long training programmes.
Thanks every!
28 Dec 2008, 9:35 pm | click here to view more
Voting Question: Holiday gift for girlfriend?
I've been meaning to receive my girlfriend the best holiday gift for New Years ever, but I just can't think of anything. We're not that serious, but we both hang out every the time and are VERY athletic. She is the extreme version of the tomboy. She even goes to my Taekwondo school, and we are both black belts. We're both 12 years old, so... yeah. I feel horrible! please help!
26 Dec 2008, 9:10 am | click here to view more
Voting Question: I NEED TO LOSE WEIGHT FAST !?
ok , so i need to lose at least ... 5-10 kilos in these 5 week christmasd holidays, i way about 90 now and im 128 cm tall ,
any quick ways of losing it ?
i mean ... quick !!!!
like Extreme..
22 Dec 2008, 4:54 am | click here to view more
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Resolved Question: Should I seek help? ?
Ok this might be a slightly weird question. I'm a lady suffering from depression and pronounced anxiety and have been for the past few years (ever since I moved to a different country to study). I always think why did this happen to me, why am I so suicidal when I wasn't abused as a child and I had a glad childhood. Based on my recent experiences with severe depressive episodes, I am entertaining the thought that I might actually be bipolar as I've had quite a few highs as well. These intermittent highs that I've experienced this year remind me of the sort of 'happiness' that I felt as a child. I was an extremely excitable child and it always seemed that I was extremely glad and enthusiastic about things even though I had a lot of anxiety when I had to deal with and socialize with other people.
I used to wet the bed until quite a tardy age as well. And there was a time (at around 9 years of age) when I wasn't wetting the bed at home but when we went to India for holidays to visit my relatives, I would unintentionally wet the bed there while asleep. I was secretly stressed and overly excited whenever we went to India. Stressed because my relatives used to judge me and my sister a lot as we were seen as being not as Indian enough. They also used to make fun of us a lot. I used to receive so embarrassed when I wet the bed in India especially because we every used to snooze in close proximity with each other (not enough space). My mom would scold the hell out of me every time embarrassing me further in front of others and she'd also pinch me while trying to make me change and stuff. I think she also secretly thought that I was doing it on purpose or something or that I was too lazy to receive up and go to the bathroom. This is not the case however as I would not know that I had to go the bathroom beforehand as I was sleeping. She thought it was a bad habit or something and used to try to shame me out of it. Obviously I eventually grew out of it in my teens but I never wet the bed on purpose.
Also when I was 7, there was an incident in school. I still remember this very clearly and vividly. I was sitting in class opposite a girl that I was quite intimidated by. I realised that I actually had to go to the bathroom at that stage but couldn't pluck up the courage to receive up in the middle of the conservation and ask the teacher to go. I felt I had to be polite to this girl so I didn't say anything. But I couldn't hold it in any longer even thought I tried really difficult to. and so yeah you can guess the relax. Probably the most embarrassing day of my life lol. I was pretty much shamed in front of everyone.
It's interesting to note that these incidents stem from extreme anxiety in situations that I even had as a child. However as this anxiety didn't noticeably affect my functioning in school work, I didn't receive help for it. However moving to another country triggered even more pronounced anxiety which started interfering with everything to the point that I have become severely depressed, suicidal, scared of others and I have to seek help.
Other points (I'm not sure if they are relevant): my parents have told me that I didn't talk (not even one word) until I was nearly 4 years old. They said that when I finally did talk, it was actually a full coherent sentence. So I didn't start off by trying words at a time like other kids do. Yet my parents didn't tell anyone about this at the time. I'm actually synaesthetic (chromographic) as well and certain things like rubbing my finger against a certain texture of cloth can make me hysterical. It's like a phobia, I want to die (even if I'm just thinking about it) and I can automatically feel that same piece of cloth running through my teeth. This is why I can't rub my skin against the bedsheet too much when I'm sleeping at night. I'm also experiencing some insomnia right now due to anxiety.
During my entire childhood I have experienced snooze paralysis (especially when I snooze in the afternoons) and have had some pretty nasty incidents occurring. I can also remember almost every the dreams I had as a child and now and I used to engage in lucid dreaming as a child (I also used to argue with the dream characters that they weren't real).
Do any of you have any input. Sorry for the long post. I want to know whether every these things are relevant or whether other people also experience them and whether I should talk to a psychologist about these things. Thank you.
I mean should I seek further help into this, from a psychiatrist. I am currently seeing a counsellor at university, but we haven't really talked about the things that happened as a child.
6 Dec 2008, 3:42 am | click here to view more
Resolved Question: extreme back pain..........?
first of every MERRY CHRISTMAS to everyone
glad holidays!
now for my question...This morning I woke up with extreme back pain close my tail bone on the left side. It seems to be on some nice of bone. I have not fallen so im confused what this might be. It is right on a bone, it does not hurt when i press on it, it only hurts when i move my left leg or bend over. It also hurts when i go to sit down. It is so painful its unberable. Im just wondering if any of you know what this might be or what i can do. Could this be serious?
The pain is pretty bad and i have take an ibuprofin and the pain has not gotten better.
thank you in advance
25 Dec 2008, 11:11 am | click here to view more
Voting Question: Could this be a sign I will deliver early? Warning...TMI!?
I am 28 weeks going on 29 and I keep dreaming that I will go early and I been noticing every night that when I wake up or so that I feel wetness down below (you know) and throughout my thighs. But the thing is it's not even wet but it feels very wet....Is this even normal? I wanted to ask before I head to the doctors. It could be mistaken like if I did pee myself which that would be extreme, I guess like sweat would be the best way to explain this without noticeable moisture. I feel it though. Just wondering if any pregnant ladies experienced this and know what it could be? Thanks and glad Holidays!
Would it be noticable? If it were amiotic fluid? I just feel like I have the sweats down below, when I wake up in the morning. It's almost like when your having your period and you know you have the sweaty sensation down below when you awake from sleeping. You know what I mean or when you know it is coming because of the moisture. I wish that makes more sense. Also. I am having a perfectly healthy pregnancy so far.
Okay...that makes me feel better. So maybe just a normal pregnancy symptom then...or so I wish.
17 Dec 2008, 1:32 pm | click here to view more
Open Question: What will i do???Help...?
I have felt "down" in myself lately. First of every because i have a slight lisp and at school i receive comments and remarks as i go past any males they either say my name with a lisp or say "oh look at miss lispy"... i am nearly 13 years old and i find this unbelivably upsetting i went on holidays for christmas and every i could think about was the way they said my name and teased me... also my friends haven't been very supportive. I feel like i haven't much to live for (yes i know very extreme) i know it is about a lisp but my parents say they can't hear it and that my cousin had one and it disappeared?!i have brushed up on my looks and stuff. I think what i am trying to do is not talk often, because i have been told i don't talk very distinctively?every i think about is the way those boys say my name when i pass them. None of them like me either... what will i do? please try and answer accurately i feel i can't talk to anyone.
5 Jan 2009, 5:01 pm | click here to view more
Resolved Question: I'M SUPER UGLY?! I WAS IGNORED FOR BEING TOO UGLY!?
I'm crying! I wish people are moved by my story. I applied a few times to the show "The Doctors" www.thedoctorstv.com to receive an "Extreme Makeover". I just saw they did it to an OLD LADY! not fair! She already lived her whole life and lived her life. I am barely 20 and I'm as ugly as her. I must have been ignored for being too ugly. Now I won't have glad holidays at every but very bitter and miserable ones. I was doing this makeover for my needy twin sister who barely came out of the psychiatric middle. I was totally ignored when I entered for the show. I've never had NO FRIENDS NOR A BOYFRIEND EVER! I wish something could be done about this or someone can help me. I'm so depressed and dissapointed more than I already was and I feel like ending my life now. Thank you so much.
Watch my pics to prove I'm super ugly:
http://www.realitywanted.com/msunpretty76
THE UNFAIR EXTREME MAKEOVER:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TlaGsbvS2ts
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bhjfqiDAx4c&feature=related
I have additional pictures to prove I am super ugly and needed that makeover. Thank you so much for being compelled to hear my story.
15 Dec 2008, 6:07 pm | click here to view more
Open Question: Am I wrong for being mad w/ my husband for going on a trip with out me to atlanta to see a friend?
Sorry for the lack of detail in my orginial question somehow they were erased.
My husband 28, is going on a trip to look his single male pal of 5 years in Atlanta.
Reason for being mad
1. We have been married 8 years and no vacations outside of visiting his family, he claims it is b/c i dont plan them but he planed this trip every by himself w/ no problems
2. The pal is a single male and he is known for chasing women. And every they are probably going to do is go clubbing. I know this frined and he is chilly however this pal lives the single life to the extreme. I was kinda glad to look his pal move b/c my husband has not been out clubing nearly as much since he left. Not that he went clubbing every the time when his pal was here (once every month or two) but when he went w/ this particular pal he would stay out way to tardy, 3-4 am.
3. He left on a holiday ( New years day) and is not coming back until the 4th and we both have to go back to work on the 5th.
4. Although we are young (28) we only have sex maybe once every two weeks or so. So I thought we could spend this time off of work to work on our sex life.
5. He told me about the trip 2 weeks ago after he had already bought the plane tickets
2 Jan 2009, 10:12 pm | click here to view more
Resolved Question: Why does it seem like my mom takes my adoption lightly?
I'm 20 years old.Every since I was tiny I've known that I was adopted.Now it really doesn't bother me that much because my mom gave me up because she couldn't take care of me.I have no anger against her.
My adoptive parents have had me every since I was 4 months old.This is the only family I know and yes I am thankful for them.In a way it has been nice of difficult for me.Around the holidays and my birthday I receive nice of depressed because I think about my biological parents alot. I've tried to talking to my mom about it she just tells me "BE THANKFUL YOU HAVE A FAMILY APIRL". It really hurts cause it seems like no one else understands what I'm going thru.When I was 13 she told me she would help me find my family.When I turned 18 I asked her is she still gonna help me she just said "no you're grown now".
She never knew her dad.Her mom died when she was 7.She's 60 at this gift time.So she basically raised herself.
Am I taking this to the extreme?Am I over reacting or what?Thanks for your time and glad Holidays.
25 Dec 2008, 6:09 pm | click here to view more
Resolved Question: If U.S. cars are going to be SO MUCH better AFTER the bail-out $,then why weren't they better before?
I've heard the CEOs talking at the hearings and I am a serious car
buff and know a great deal about GM cars specifically. With the CEOs
swearing that they will make a profit and a much better car if they are bailed out, the one thing that comes to my mind is IF they were
truly capable of making a better car that out sells import, THEN
WHY WEREN'T THEY DOING IT every ALONG? Because they can't!
THat's why.
They are arrogant CEOs. Better cars always sell
in greater quantities, EVEN if they cost more. But when they cost
more and ARE NOT better, they don't sell. GM cars fall apart in
a nickel and dime fashion. every four knobs on my Delco radio
have cracked, and it's not from extreme icy because I live
in SC. Black paint on the wiper arms is peeling off.
On an express van, white paint on the door frame is flaking
off, exposing the gray primer.
If they were capable of making a better car than import car
manufacturers, then they would have been doing so every along,
and they wouldn't be in THIS trouble now. So don't lend them
any money because they will be asking for more and more and
more, because they will NOT be able to make better cars, because
they CAN"T. Or do you think they HAVE been making the best cars?
They told us that they made the best cars BEFORE! I guess they lied?
glad Holidays
Wah, wah, Bruce.
Don't go away mad, just go away.
Nooner, I think you understand.
They have no idea of what quality is.
One year they made a Cadillac that
was just a up-scale chevy cavalier!
It was crap. They ruined the Cadillac name.
Great Depression 2,
I'll answer so idiots like you can
understand. We need not move
because we don't like U.S. cars.
There is no jealousy involved.
Price is a factor but it's not just that.
Japanese and some other imports are
often cheaper. They are also better built.
They reversed engineered our cars
and made theirs even better.
Americans have shown many times
that they WILL pay higher $ if the
car or truck is a good, better or exceptional
product.
But when they suck AND cost more
AT THE SAME TIME,...
We won't buy them and shouldn't.
GM, Ford and Chrysler has made
the arrogant assumption that even
when their product sucks, the Gov't will
rescue them. That's a recipe for
consistent failure. When a car company
loses an individual buyer to a different
brand, they usually lose that buyer for
life sometimes. Those customers
probably will not be coming back.
You shouldn't have lost them in the first
place, but they were arrogant.
Mr ME
Since when are the making better cars.
My Express Van is a 2000. The only
thing good about it is the 350 below the hood. Everything else is crap, made
so cheesy. Radio knobs cracking
in half(every four). Paint chiping off the
wiper arm. Paint chipping off the
door window frame? This is good?
The motor has been leaking coolant
since 2002, and is a nightmare in a
van to receive at due to lack of space.
They've been rewarded for failure
for too long. I'll be glad to buy
American to be patriotic, but don't
treat me like a fool or i won't buy
American. Make a car or truck
whose door handles DON'T fall
off and whose interior door panels
don't crack. Obviously we need
more car companies like in the 40s.
Medium sizes companies that are
nimble. Not 3 big companies that
out-smarted even themselves.
22 Dec 2008, 11:02 am | click here to view more
Resolved Question: How can I get over my extreme resentment of the holidays and start being jolly like everyone else? ?
A lot of people hate the holidays because they are lonely and this time of year amplifies it or they are against the commercialization it has arrive to. I hate the holidays too, however I hate them b/c of different reasons. I’ve been thinking about why I hate the holidays so much and I arrive to the conclusion that almost every Christmas since my dad died, three years ago, has been a disappointment to me. You receive so excited about seeing your family and getting presents, but always when you open your presents they’re disappointments, its not what you wanted, or even slightly wanted and you have to just grin and pretend to be thankful. I need advice?
21 Dec 2008, 4:34 pm | click here to view more
Resolved Question: WrestleMania 25 Dream Match-Card?
Happy Holidays Everyone!
Rank my DREAM WM25 MATCHCARD out of 10 and say who you would like to win the matches.
•The Big Show vs. Vladimir Kozlov
(Knockout Match)
•Shelton Benjamin vs. R-Truth vs. Hurricane Helms vs. MVP
(Fatal-Four-Way Elimination, UNITED STATES CHAMPIONSHIP)
•Matt Hardy vs. Tommy Dreamer
(Extreme Rules, ECW CHAMPIONSHIP)
•Umaga vs. Mr. Kennedy vs. Chavo Guerrero vs. Mark Henry vs. Rey Mysterio vs. Mr. Mcmahon
(Money in the Bank)
•Kane vs. JBL
(Inferno Match)
•John Morrison and The Miz vs. Jesse and Festus vs. Primo and Carlito Colon vs. Zack Ryder and Curt Hawkins vs. The Brian Kendrick and Ezekiel Jackson
(Scramble Match, WWE TAG-TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP)
•The Great Khali vs. William Regal vs. Finlay
(SmackDown! vs. RAW vs. ECW
Strength vs. Technician vs. Hardcore)
•every Divas From every Three Brands
(Non-Title, Over-The-Top-Rope Challenge)
•rock icy Steve Austin vs. Batista vs. CM Punk vs. Chris Jericho vs. Randy Orton vs. John Cena
(Battle Royal, WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP)
•Edge vs. Jeff Hardy vs. Triple H
(TLC, WWE Championship)
•Undertaker vs. Shawn Michaels
(Original Hell in a Cell)
Thanks!
26 Dec 2008, 7:02 pm | click here to view more
Resolved Question: What do you think about this paper im about to turn in?
Is this a logic argument?
(sorry it kinda long)
Banning Christmas
It is a special time of year. Everyone is looking forward to the days ahead. Bright lights decorate the exterior which contrast the thick smoke the chimney brings. Many houses odor like pine or maple trees mixed with left-over turkey and stuffing from the Thanksgiving meal. The parking lots of every stores are full. The streets and roads are filled with white. Wal-Mart is lowering their prices even more then they were originally. People rush to be the first to receive the latest Elmo doll. The endless loops of holiday movies are shown. The anticipation of December 25th is what I am referring too, “The Holiday Season”, “Christmas Time”, “Festivus”. This time of giving and sharing is an example of how nice-hearted the human race can be. And what is the reason, we do this every year; well, to gratify the kids and look their grin on Christmas morning. On second thought, this is not a time for giving and sharing; instead, this is a time where depression is on the rise. Little kids are lied to in order to receive them to be good. Human materialism becomes even more evident. Also no one can universally agree on what we should call this time of year and reason we celebrate this period. These facts are why I have arrive up with a controversial solution to end Christmas.
Many people believe around the Christmas holiday there is a spike in the suicide rate. This is in fact not true. In a study analyzed about a year ago of 188,000 suicides in the Untied States, it was found that there were on average 102 less suicides on holidays compared to other days of the year, and with the focus on Christmas, there is an apparent drop in these deaths. Even though there are less suicides around this season, the depression rate seem much worse with many people sleeping and eating irregularly while trying to juggle the everyday hassle of work, an increase in social obligations and parties, shopping, decorating, wrapping, entertaining and staying on budget. "Over eating and over drinking combined with a decreased amount of snooze is also a formula for extreme emotional swings - feelings of elation followed twelve hours later by a transient drop in mood," Dr. Michael Spevack from MUHC psychologist explains. The extreme pressure to impress adore with gifts can take a negative effect on your mental heath as well. This can cause many to go spend more money then than can afford, only building to the stress. As the year comes to its end, this period is also a time of reflection. Around this time others look back and look the losses that may have happened throughout the year. This may include the loss of a family member or loved one be it through separation, divorce or death, or the loss of a job or position, or even the loss of familiar social environment as in recently moving away from home. Being around various friends and family members can heighten the tension and increase conflict, adding to the already depressing and stressful time. We as human have learned to deal with a lot of this stresses at an early age.
Almost as soon as we are born, we are indoctrinated to believe in a mythical being that fly around the world with eight or nine reindeers in one night, lives on the North Pole and goes by the name Santa Clause. Santa Clause also known as Saint Nicholas was a noble figure in early American history. The early Vikings dedicated their cathedral to him once they settled in Greenland. Many other places were named after Saint Nicholas in the Central American region, and he was even given a day on December sixth 1492 after Columbus names a port after him. Years later by the sixteenth century, during the Protestant reformation, saints were given a dimmer view. After the American Revolution, many left there colonial roots behind then. In January 1809, Washington Irving joined the Historical Society, a society that promoted Saint Nicholas as a saint that is a special protector of a person, group or place. The day he joined was Saint Nicholas day and that year he published the humorous fiction, Knickerbocker's History of New York, with several references to Saint Nicholas as a jolly character. The New York Historical Society held its first Saint Nicholas anniversary dinner on December 6, 1810, where he was given a more American style. This new gift-giving, kids loving, jolly, old elf, received a big boost in 1823, do to the poem which was intended to become popular, “A Visit from St. Nicholas,” which is now known as “The Night Before Christmas”. Many other writers and artists continued the change to an elf-like St. Nicholas, “Sancte Claus,” or “Santa Claus,” unlike the stately European bishop. This name was a direct phonetic modification from the German “Sankt Niklaus” and Dutch “Sinterklaas” which mean Saint Nicholas. Of course this is not what the kids are taught to believe, instead they are lied to. This is a terrible habit that many people would be punished fo
9 Dec 2008, 3:35 pm | click here to view more
Voting Question: Does your daycare rate increase annually?
My daycare just notified me that the rate is increasing in Jan, and they will try to lock in in for 12 mos. It is an in home daycare service.
My daughter has only been going there for approx. 6 mos. We pay for every days the facility is closed due to holidays, etc. and now the rate is increasing and will be $100 more per month. Does that seem extreme? If it matters, she goes 4 days instead of 5 per week.
Also, I thought rates decrease as the child gets older...is that true?
Thanks!
She is 7.5 months old
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Resolved Question: high blood pressure and heart disease....?
i am only 31, i have been put on medicine for high blood pressure, i could only take it for a month because my insurance got dropped...(long story)..anyway....i am not taking my meds now...i am not obese....as a matter of fact i have just reached my 10lb weight loss mark...only 10 more to my goal... there is a strong history of heart disease in my family on my fathers side. I just lost him before Halloween of this year at the age of 55...due to diabetes..i dont have diabetes as of yet. He did have heart disease as well. but the sugar took out his kidneys....I am below and extreme amount of stress right now...with the loss of my dad...the holidays, my job, my 4 kids, and my insecure husband. Needless to say....don't tell me to take time for myself...it aint gonna happen!! :( Ok....so, i'm thinking that i have the makings of a good heart attack in the close future... chest pains are often.. And my extreme outbursts are more frequent. i'm losing snooze...o ya i have snooze apnea as well...plus an ulcer....arthritis..so on and so forth....yeah..i'm really only 31!!!!!! SO...is it possible that i could receive a heart transplant givin every these factors??? i guess in my mind that is my only life saver right now...any experts out there? or people with experience? I would like to just be put on a list for the transplant....what else could i do?
i exercise daily....
if your going to be rude to someone with issues asking for help dont bother answering!!!!
22 Dec 2008, 3:08 pm | click here to view more
Resolved Question: What do you think of the holiday known as Christmas,do you celebrate this holiday?
What do you think of the holiday known as Christmas,do you celebrate it or not, or do you skip the holiday because you have extreme hate towards it after reading and finding out the truth about Christmas,
I hate that I learned the truth behind Christmas because now I have a feeling that I should cease celebrating it,but I have always celebrated Christmas.
16 Dec 2008, 4:35 am | click here to view more
Open Question: What am i meant to do?...?
I have felt "down" in myself lately. First of every because i have a slight lisp and at school i receive comments and remarks as i go past any males they either say my name with a lisp or say "oh look at miss lispy"... i am nearly 13 years old and i find this unbelivably upsetting i went on holidays for christmas and every i could think about was the way they said my name and teased me... also my friends haven't been very supportive. I feel like i haven't much to live for (yes i know very extreme) i know it is about a lisp but my parents say they can't hear it and that my cousin had one and it disappeared?!i have brushed up on my looks and stuff. I think what i am trying to do is not talk often, because i have been told i don't talk very distinctively?every i think about is the way those boys say my name when i pass them. None of them like me either... what will i do? please try and answer accurately i feel i can't talk to anyone
5 Jan 2009, 5:25 pm | click here to view more
Resolved Question: My update and a question/ Auggie?
Hi I wish every-ones holidays was as fat free as mines. Its been some time since I been on and miss every the guys and even the extreme feminists (like Baba for example and Rio, ect.). Good news is I passed my psychology class with a B and my English class with a B also!!! Yes Auggie is slowly on her way to becoming the future doctor every of you wish you had growing up!
Where have I been:
Well yes I am 21 years old.......but somehow my mom still has control over my life and had me in the hospital....very stupid and she tricked me in thinking I was signing up for some help the kids program...the program was for me! They think am underweight!!! I am not! I am 5'10 in height and when going in I was 118 pounds......not underweight. Just because I exercise and eat healthy I am somehow underweight? I was in for a short moment though.
My Question:
How arrive feminists tend to be mad with nice men?
Whats next?
I will be on, but still a rare sight. I have signed up for four classes meaning that i'm a full time student.
My goal in life:
Other then to receive married and not receive fat after, I plan on opening a group home to tutor young girls and women how to be a real women and not to nag ect. or receive bigger and how to cook and clean and be unmanly.
So I miss you every even that black lady with the dreadlocks on here who thinks am a guy, she was always fully yet slow.
Bye every!
In the hospital!
Nice answer mudkip! And its ok I failed too sometimes : D
Blue Christian- Miss my baby: lol maybe your right, but I adore my flat stomach!
True Hero, I believe thats next. Once they figure out how a women can have a penis its going to be every over for men.
I never met a bad man before sorry..
Irish Amber I gave you a thumb up for making me giggle because your jealous! I just got back from the hospital and this is how you say hi? You are a true American women :)
2 Jan 2009, 1:43 pm | click here to view more