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Matching your external self to your actual self - What physical change or other observable change was most influential in changing how people perceive you (for the better)?

What do you call wanting something that can no longer happen? - Is there a word for missing something that hasn't happened? Yearning for a future that can no longer come to fruition? Extra bonus points if there's something in another language (especially Ancient Greek!).

depression winter light box - Depression sufferer seeks lightbox testimonials/recommendations.

Stopping the hate - How can you stop yourself from hating someone?

How do I learn to stop and smell the roses? - What the hell is wrong with me? Why do I tend to fill my spare time with brainless crap?

Do you retell other people's remarks? - Do you retell other people's clever remarks as your own?

Anti-depressants: alternatives to bupropion (Wellbutrin)? - Are there any alternatives I should look into?

How do you tell creepy jerks to bugger off NOW? - What is the best approach ... to deal with this in an assertive and satisfactory way? There is...

Help me overcome my fears - How can I stop being so scared?

Realizing goals & believing in your plan - How do you regain your sense of self and autonomy in personal decision-making?

life purpose frustrations - What is my life purpose? Am I currently living it but am too ungrateful to realize it?

How to overcome online dating questionaire writers' block? - I have to fill out one of those lovely online dating questionaires, and am having trouble coming up with witty, charming things to say about myself. How to overcome this particular form of writers' block?

How to overcome defenses and lose the emotional baggage?

Help Me Find a Good Stress Management Book / Technique - What book should I buy to learn how to manage stress in my life, mostly from work?

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In search of good religious discussion - Where can I find serious religious debate/discussion? I'm looking for a place to read and maybe discuss religious views (primarily Christian-based) that don't constantly delve into ranting and/or idiocy.

Professional Pet Peeves - What are common pet peeves for different professions?

MotivationFilter - I'm currently working a job with soul-sucking 60+ hour weeks. How can I get myself motivated/un-exhausted enough to enjoy my weekends?

CFS and Disability: To Do or Not To Do - A few years back I was diagnosed with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. For a while I was fairly dubious of this diagnosis but now that it has been confirmed as a genetic disorder I feel maybe I should get over my pride and start treating this like the life-affecting problem it is.

Why can't my girlfriend and I fall asleep together?

How to change my eating habits - Help me change my eating habits.

How do I go about feeling GREAT? - How do I feel better than I ever have in my life?

Did CBT work for you? - I have recently been diagnosed with depression. I am taking 40mg of Prozac a day. I have also been advised to persevere with a course of Cognitive behavioural therapy. I am worried that CBT isnt relevant to me. Has anyone else had or currently having success with it?

How to maintain consistency at work and not get bored?

Do I choose belief or does belief choose me? - Is belief a voluntary action, an involuntary action or some mix of the two?

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