Life Changing Mindset

Do you know any self confidence and positive thinking exercises? I really need help and advice. Something that is free btw. I can't buy any CDs or stuff.

What are some "Positive Thinking Exercises"? I have no idea about these...I'm going through some work stress at the moment Tell me about them? Thanks

What benifits, if any, u got from exercising positive thinking in your life? Does it really pay off ?

Do you think that you can control depression with exercise, meditation and positive thinking? I ask because I have had success myself. After being told I was an alcoholic, clinically depressed, manic depressive and ADD with a learning disability (and I had panic attacks daily)I went through life thinking I was too slow to amount to anything. Until this year. I got off the booze, I meditate every night, I actively combat negative thinking with positive thinking and I get out and walk. I am not on medication and haven't been for a year. It seemed as though they all worked for about a month and then all of the symptoms would return. I am having better results through my routine than I did with any drugs. Can you control symptoms or get rid of them all together with positive thinking, exercise and meditation?

If prayer and meditation works with positive thinking, why do I still suffer from painful arthritis at 30? I pray and meditate and I have exercised faith and I am still in pain and have to take a lot of medication to walk? Why am I not ok? It says if you have faith in the bible you can move mountains and so much and I have faith yet I am in pain. I don't even usually say it because I try to think positive and exercise faith, I am frustrated.

Need some good non-fiction positive thinking books? I've been suffering from depression for quite some time and am really seeking a good laws of attraction/positive thinking books(which contains exercises etc..) to change the way I think.

Is it possible to suffer from chronic anxiety? I lost my job a year and half ago due to health problems. I am suffering from cognitive impairment, muscle pain/weakness, ear pain and joint pain. I am still waiting a diagnosis. since then i have had bad anxiety. I have gone to counselling and tried many things to get rid of the anxiety eg healthy eating, exercise, positive thinking but nothing seems to help. Are there meds i could take to help? Can anxiety persists for years? Are there physical illnesses that can cause anxiety? I am male and 23 years old.

Example of a positive feedback mechanism while exercising? For my Anatomy and Physiology class, we are asked to name and describe one negative and one positive feedback mechanism the body experiences while exercising. Negative ones are pretty easy to find... but I can't seem to think of an example of a positive one. Any hints? P.S. The person exercising is NOT in labor, and does NOT have any injuries. Please don't copy and paste those common examples.

how to change/overcome negative thinking patterns? CBT? i think so negatively and it has gotten to the point where I just can't see the point in living. i have started seeing a counsellor/psychologist but I don't really feel I'm getting anywhere. Any advice. It's so hard to turn it all around and sometimes I just get exhausted from the positive and negative thoughts in my brain constantly battling each other. HOW DO I CHANGE MY NEGATIVE THINKING TO POSITIVE? Techniques, strategies, exercises, success stories.. anything!?

What are the best exercises or stretches to do to help dunk or jump higher? Be specific about the exercises like how many reps or how to do the stretch or any other thing to help me get higher in basketball. I NEED HELP! I am a sophmore and can barely touch the rim. If I strengthen my legs or hamstrings do you think I can dunk if I exercise a lot? If you are positive it is really affective, answer.

what positive effects does exercise have on the muscular and skeletal system? an how does the skeletal system respond too exercise its racking my brain an crnt think lol xxxxx an the nervous system lol urq sooooo much work to do

How can you succeed in thinking only positive thoughts if so far all the usual methods have failed, therapy,? meditation, exercise......is there an extreme, sudden method I can try? . Please read the question before answering, ty

How can I stop feeling depressed? I have been depressed since a teenager, I'm now in my early 30s. I tried SSRIs ages ago but they didn't work. I've tried exercise, vitamins, positive thinking, but I still feel depressed. Why? And how can I stop feeling so crap all the time?

How do I get rid of nerves? I have my grade 6 piano exam next Friday and am very nervous. I've always had trouble with nerves. I've tried rescue remedy (which I do like, but it's not enough), breathing exercises, hypnosis, positive thinking.......nothing helps me that much! Please help!

Can a person fight off depression when they feel i coming on? It seems that about every year and a half or so I go through an intense depression, and now I feel it coming on again. I also have anxiety and obessional thoughts and I am on an anti depressant that fights those things. I feel the depression coming on, my thoughts are being affected. It has been about a week or so and I keep trying to fight it off. Can a person do anything through thoughts, or exercise, or positive thinking to keep depression away or am i doomed to have it creep in?

How do I stop having a depressed personality? Hi, I'm 20 years old and have found myself miserable and pessimistic since the age of 14. I assumed it was just teenage emotional angst and that it would pass, but it never did. It feels like a constant anchor on my emotions and everything I think about is a "worst case scenario". For years I've been fighting this feeling by pretending it wasn't there, trying to be positive, exercising regularly, but primarily just acting happy in front of other people. Three years ago I started going out with a girl who was perfect for me, but recently my depression bled through my pretense, resulting in her leaving me for somebody else (her words, and I believe them). This sent me into a downward spiral and my January modules suffered greatly as did my social life. I just want to be free of this weight, I haven't been genuinely happy since my ex left me 6 months ago, but I haven't been happy on my own for the last 6 years! I don't want to rely on drugs and/or a new partner to make me feel better, I want to be happy and free on my own, One thing I feel is important to add: I'm not one of those people who just claim to be depressed because they've had a bad week, this has been causing me emotional detriment for many years and I'm rather sick of it. Thank you to all who replied, there is truth in all of your answers. I'm just going to address a few points. Firstly I have been toa few counselors before, I have been diagnosed with obesity, insomnia and anorexia in that order over the course of 5 years. The only one I agree with is the insomnia, which I have been unable to change, and which I think goes hand in hand with my mental state. I am 184cm (~6 ft) and weight 71kg (11.2 st), and I eat whatever I like, so I doubt I have an eating disorder. I have also tried various phone lines, but they all tend to just make you talk to yourself until you reach a conclusion of some kind, which I can never reach. My GP has been struck off, and my temporary GP (@Gedia at university), referred me to said helplines. I am keen on the mood supplements (@Ali B), and used to take them for a short period, however I had to stop as I tend to get stoned on them (once happened during an exam), especially valerian based supplements. @Bluehawk I have long

any tips to help with anxiety? i'm using positive thinking, deep breathing etc but still heart beats too fast? its been 3 weeks... poor appetite, poor sleep & can't seem to calm down, make heart beat slow down, or relax. Usually exercise, meditation etc. helps with this. this is the First time, 3 weeks no relief... :-(

What are some exercises I can do to improve my happiness? I always think negative and I'm trying thinking positive. I have to find out what's making me unhappy and change it I guess or make a positive out of it? I think this is right; right? Can someone help me out here?

How do i convince my parents i need psychiatric help? I've had issues since I was younger because of many traumatic events. And they have pilled up and are really damaging me now. I have developed social anxiety and sometimes i'm just angry all the time and i hate people.i've researched alot how to treat my anxiety i'm doing breathing techniques, exercises, and thinking positive.But when i'm not anxious i'm angry about anything. I've told my parents i need help but they say i don't need a psychiatrist because im not crazy wacko, but i think i am so. what can i do?i need pills

It's terrible? I have no will power. I'm really unhealthy and i want to start eating healthy, but when I try to I just go down hill and eat junk food. How do I get the will power to stop eating junkfood? I feel I've tried everything, distractions, exercising, positive thinking, it's just not working, please help!!!

Can you name 5 good things about your life? 1)my daughter 2)found my family after 22 years (our parents died when we were little and we got separated). 3)my friends (I am very fortunate to have more than a few very good friends) 4)my freedom 5)I am living the American dream...about to open a business that I have always wanted I have many more things that are great in my life, but these are the top five. Just thinking about the good in your life is an exercise in positive thinking.....Peace.

My life is a failure? Im 23 and have gone from being a little depressed sometimes but having a good job, loads of friends, lots of money, interests in many things etc to having OCD, GAD, PAD and Bipolar type2. Also lots of physical pains and a liquid food diet. What is the point in trying to live? I see my former friends race past me. I cant work, leave the house, eat properly etc. I have tried: 9 Medications Talk therapy CBT (20 sessions) Exercise Positive thinking Linden Method One Step method etc I tried support groups. I also tried getting a job but that just left me even more anxious etc. Also I find it hard to see anything good about support groups, they are not a treatment of any sort.

is revengeful,a positive thinking ? i want`s to live without revengeful,but i con`t do till last 8 yrs. i want to ....... a person. i have never excuse any one in my life.except this one,due to my family region. this person destroyed my life (i think so) now i think to hear my thought sound. i am doing much moer to get red of from my dirty thought like music,entertainment,exercises,drugs, wine,psychic medicines.............etc,but all of them give little result. i have changed my all relations,friends now i wants to change my place,but i am hopeless. plz help me.

How to get a positive result next month? We have ttc and unfortunately it failed this month. I have started a healthy diet, light exercising, taking vitamins. And am drug and alcohol free. I also thought for sure it would have happened last month considering we had unprotected intercourse every other day or so during my ovulation period. Is there anything else I can do to ensure a positive test for October. My first date of period is Sept 22, according to my ovulation calculator I should be ovulating approx Oct 2-7 .

Is my thinking normal or positive/negative? In school at the moment i am KIND of a loner. Everybody knows me as the person who doesn't speak and who they don't know that well, famous for not being famous. I have lots of friends that i play sport with and that is how i have gained a "reputation". I hate being social with everybody though. I see my peers talk to each other about nothing, i'm astounded at how everybody has something to talk about at recces and before school. I play basketball, soccer, football at lunch time and everyone picks me to be in their team. But everyone always tells me i never talk and they note me as being shy. I'm not shy, or am i? When people tell me this i respond by saying "nothing to talk about". I'm a perfectionist but not to a great extreme. I am getting perfect grades, nothing below an A on my previous report card. I look after my body, have a structured routine of exercises. Eat healthy and pig out. I have perfect hygiene. But i hate being social... Is this okay? Am i socially healthy? Am i putting myself in danger of some physiological effects?

With respect to juveniles, what or who would someone think would have the majority of influence on minors? Why? As well, does that particular influence have a positive or negative, exercising influence and why?

Do you think it's better to control your anger or to release it in a healthy way? Professionals now say that controlling or suppressing rage or anger leads to self destructive behaviors and negative emotions. They say that it's better to use that anger in a positive way such as exercise. I agree with them, it's like suppressing sorrow or tears, it actually makes it worse. Crying makes you feel better after, I feel that getting angry is better to for you, if it doesn't' harm anything or anyone. What do you think and why?

Can exercise really get rid of cellulite? I feel gross all the time because of this cellulite. I'm skinny but I have it real bad on my butt since it's where I have more meat lol. Anyways I'm just really negative and I think that i'll forever look gross and that no exercise or diet is gonna take it away. So, can someone give me some positive words here? Does exercising really will make a difference? and changing my diet?

i have a overpowering feeling of anxiety depression? i dont know what to do. i feel like im trying to bury so much anxiety and i cant get rid of it. i tried thinking positive, i tried exercise, ive tried talking to people, the weight of it wont go away. im having problems with people, im lonely, i feel like a total failure. i want to get out of this but i dont see a way. only solution i can see is to off myself and i dont want that. what can i do

Spacing out problem and concentration? I wasnt in school for a year and now that im back i still find it hard to get used to. I started using drugs at 15 and when i wasnt in school i used much much more, now that im back in reality everyday, its different and hard to get used to. I struggle comunicating with the other kids. im 18 now though but i feel much older. i hardly have that much conversation with the kids in my class, except one girl i relate to, the others are more like four words a day. i so badly want to make friends with the people but my continuous spacing out and lack of attention intrudes. im very quiet unless im with someone i know. while im doing work i wont even know what the teacher explained for the ten minutes shes been talking. i find that nothing really comes to mind when some people are conversing. I tend to worry about things too much and spacing out seems to help me not notice whats going on around me and keeps me safe from worry. i think they think im stuck up, but actually im terrified. always thinking that people see me the way i see myself, i hate myself. my head feels fuzzy, my chest feels gripping, my body stiffens when i think someone sees me and then i get depressed because of it. My life changed after 4 years with my parents crap of suicide, voilence and neglect. Please dont refer to the drugs, as i have been like this since i started school and that was when i was 9. i was homeschooled before, dont know why. I just remember that the years spent homeschooled was tough. I always wanted to stab myself and threathened it. I displayed voilent behaviour and popped whatever pills i found. wanted to run away all the time and had fugurous nightmares. i killed a puppy, which i am ashamed of and shoplifted for years. the rest is a blank. i just know this last year ive tried everything positive, positive thinking, exercising, conversation, not withdrawing from people, being nice etc etc. but something is still intruding. from happy to suicidal. If you actually took the time to read this, thanx! i really appreciate it. So, what is wrong with me? Or am I just a normal teenager?

Anything anti-stress, please? Would you suggest anything anti-stress that works? I tried exercise, positive thinking, meditation, chocolate, pills, hypnotherapy. Don't suggest a doctor, they don't know what they are doing.

have you ever been on an antidepressant? im really against meds but i dont see any other option. i think about kiling myself at least once a day, propbably about 3 times each day and seriously concider it and plan it out about one-four times per week. ive tried counseling, smiling, positive thinking, music, exercise, activiy, hobbies. well, do you recommend antidepressants or another alternative???? i have felt this way from about seventh grade until now i am in eleventh grade.

help me become a positive person please!? okay, so i need to become more positive about everything really, which i know no one can do but anyway! help me please to be a positive person around my family they are all so negative, always shouting, fighting, giving out about how stressed all their lives are and when i talk to my mam or dad about one little thing i'm stressed out about they shrug it off and say "i don't want to know" it's my last year in school before i go to college and i need to focus on studying alot more than i have been doing it's just i need someone to talk to this about and everytime i try to no one will listen they're too busy with their own lives. I DON'T KNOW WHAT ELSE TO DO? i keep getting panic attacks thinking about all the things i have to do, i'm constantly tired therefore ive no energy to study, exercise or even be positive!and i do go to bed early than most of my other friends and somehow they still have all this time for study, i just feel i need more support and i'm not getting it! please could someone give me advice i'd really appreciate it!!

Thinking of Getting a Second Dog.... Advice Please!? I already have an 8 1/2 month old puppy, and am considering getting a girl to be friends with my boy (not to breed!). There are the obvious positives like an exercise buddy and playmate, but also negatives such as the additional costs and potential behaviour problems (double trouble). I have plenty of room and am well equipped to have more than one, have a large dog van for transport and plenty of equipment as I've had quite a few dogs previously, but am just hesitating to decide "yes, lets have two"!!! Anyone out there want to throw some advice into the mix inside my head?? The current puppy is a Dobermann. I'm thinking to adopt a 13 month old Dobe girl....

Did anyone ever try unsuccesfully to help their spouse lose weight? I am refering to when one spouse takes care of their looks with diet, exercise, positive thinking and all that jazz AND their spouse has let themselves go. 1 what profession are you both in? 2 how long did you date prior to marriage? 3 was this your first marriage? 4 how old were you both when married? 5 Are you still married? 6 Are you happily married? Please answer the title question. Please answer the 6 survey questions. Please do not answer "I am not that shallow" because I am not interested in your justification for ignoring your looks and your spouse's. This question is not for everybody. I am doing a research project and I would like to have people sharing their experiences. Please share your story freely because I have time to listen. Thank you for your cooperation. I AM NOT TRYING TO HURT ANYONE'S FEELINGS NOR AM I TRYING TO MAKE ANYONE UNCOMFORTABLE. THIS IS JUST A QUESTION. I AM NOT MARRIED SO............. JUST ANSWER THE QUESTION AND DO NOT INSULT ME. ( : O o )

how do you overcome depression? im suffering so bad i dont know where to turn. im depressed worse than ive been in my entire life. i have alot of anxiety. its like i have this overpowering weight of grief thats with me all the time. i keep trying to push it out of my head but it wont go away. my vision feels narrowed and i have little interest in going outside. im trying to get out of this. ive tried exercise, positive thinking, praying, all i can do. im dealing with alot of anger. some people i thought that were my friends betrayed me. thats what has really set it off. but it pushed me over the line. ive been thru alot of bad experiences like this and its my problems with people that is driving me over the edge.

Are there any requirements, or anything, needed to apply for drugs to cope with depression? I've been living with quite heavy depression now for about 3-4 years. I've tried all the stuff to deal with it - exercise, positive thinking, etc. None of it has made any improvements. From people I know who take anti-depressants, I've heard that they can be very successful and I think it's gotten to the point where they may be a last alternative. My life has just gotten worse and worse over the years of depression and I really don't want it to get any worse than it already is. So yeah, that's a little back history, not that it matters much. I would quite like to talk to my doctor and see if I can be prescribed some. Only thing I'm not sure about is, are there any requirements to do so? I don't walk to walk into the doctor's office clueless about this and make an arse of myself.

Are some dogs just "untrainable"? I have a 1-year-old, female, spayed, rescued from puppy mill, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. We've had her since she was 9 weeks old and have started training since day 1. We've been through all the training courses and I've read all the books. She's a WONDERFUL dog and has exceptional manners...... except when we're outdoors. She is a perfectly well trained dog while indoors or while on her leash outdoors (and even while inside a gated area like the dog park), but the moment she's loose outside, she's like a wild pup. Won't come, won't heel, runs around like crazy..... I just can't figure out what the deal is. If we're at the dog park, inside a confined area, she still does exactly like told. Will heel and come and sit and stay and all that. Even while 20 other dogs are there. On the occasionss that she's able to sneak out the side door of our house though, she forgets all her training. She's typically even trained to stay away from the door, but at least twice a week, she still bolts out the door for some reason. I just can't figure it out. I've done all the training with the extra long leash for outside and she does great. Its just that the moment I unhook it, she goes crazy. I'm at my wits end. I've done EVERYTHING I can think of (plenty of exercise, positive reinforcement, etc). Is it possible that she's just too stubborn to be trained in that aspect? Could it have something to do with being a puppy mill pup or something? Someone HELP! lol Thanks in advance for any insight and/or tips. I already have taken courses as well as reading the books. And no, puppy mill dogs are not usually put down. Especially the puppies. She was only 3 weeks old when they raided the compound. Other than being malnourished with a bad case of worms, she was otherwise healthy. Has been ever since.

What are vision exercises for basketball? The power of positive thinking can lead to successful ventures, especially on the basketball court. Here is a few thoughts on vision - http://iathletes.wordpress.com/

What has helped you most with your Depression or Anxiety? 1- medication 2 - counselling 3 - exercise / Diet 4 - positive thinking, affirmations, self help strategies 5 - other

How do I use positive thinking to get out of depression? I'm 17, male, and have been depressed for about 1-2 years. It has gotten worse, and I have also gotten anxiety as a result of a panic attack a few months ago. The depression has gone from pretty mild, to moderate in the few last months, but once every few weeks I will have a few "good" hours, where I feel "normal", where It's easy to be positive, where I turn into something that has a lot of potential. Where exercise and turning myself into a great person with a happy life seems achievable. Of course, this only lasts a few hours, and when its over, the hopelessness returns, and I feel like s**t again. Righ: Yes, my therapist says that I have moderate anxiety, depression, and I have a tendency to have panic attacks. My symptoms are being constantly in the same low mood, constantly fatigued, feelings of hopelessness, thoughts of suicide. But I want to get better. I checked Bipolar II, and no, none of the symptoms matched. I'm not really happy in these episodes, I just feel normal, good normal, as in, not depressed. I hate when people make me paranoid about having other stuff.

i feel afraid and very depressed? i been fighting depression with a positive thinking, exercise and making new friends on the web from all over the world, but yesterday i felt terrible and today i have no hope, i always been a strong and push my problems to the point where they cant bother me, today i am fighting to keep from crying. Turn to God people say, but i have no hope, how can i ? I know i will feel better and this will pass but doesnt it bothers you that you have to go through this horrible feelings and thoughts?????????????

UFC fights for kids? So I have seen on TV where they have ultimate fighting for children, younger than ten. So do you think this is positive thing? (exercise, teaching dicipline, mixed martial arts, etc) Or do you think it is negative? (violence, fighting to solve problems, injuries etc.)

Is it possible to lose 15-25 pounds in about 6 weeks? While still being positive and healthy to the body? Thanks! I was thinking about going on a strict, easy-going diet with lots of exercise and healthy food intake in the month of June, and wanted to start right now. And I wanted to lose a lot before the month of July. So I just wanted to see if it was at all possible to lose about 15-25 Ibs in about 6 weeks? Thanks. Only answer if you really want to give your advice to help me, because I really want to know if it's possible. Thank you a lot!

can you PROVE a diagnosis of mania or bipolar disorder? Is there a chemical or hormonal test a doctor can give you to prove these disorders? OR do they just ask you questions about your mood swings and hand you the anti-depression/psychotics/anxiety prescription? Has anyone out there been diagnosed with bipolar disorder or manic depression and calmed their symptoms with natural ways like exercise, healthy living, meditation, positive thinking/reading concentration? If so how and what would you suggest as an alternative to pill popping super meds for the rest of your life?

What worked for you?? How long did it take you? Trying to get pregnant for the first time. How did you make it happen? Ovulation charts, Pre-seed, Kegal exercises, hip elevation, positive thinking..? What did you do, what actually worked, how long did it take you?

Another asthma/military question...? Okay, what if you have signs of asthma after the age of 13 but you sort of "get over it" or "get rid of it"? I know that you can't get rid of asthma, but I was tested a few years ago (I'm 16 now) and I was told that I had "exercise-induced asthma". Now, I think I am perfectly fine. I have never had any kind of asthma attack, but I still tested positive for exercise-induced asthma. I can run and do any sports fine, and I won't get sick of have an attack. I have recently been thinking about joining the Marines or Air Force, but then I realised I might not be able to join if I have asthma. I asked my parents if I could be tested again later this year.

Atheists and religious believers this is why conversion is hard? Your subconscious brain is where you hold your beliefs, attitude, habits, and perceptions. Existing beliefs and habits will overtake your conscious willpower almost every time. If you understand how the subconscious mind works, you can then also understand how to start a subconscious mind reprogramming regimen. You can change your habits and beliefs and get them working for you instead of against you. You can develop a habit of having a positive attitude, a habit of exercising and eating healthy, or a habit of earning more and more money. Any success habit you want can be developed, and once it’s properly in place, your success is virtually guaranteed. This reprogramming process involves two basic steps. 1.Use your conscious mind to choose your goals. What do you want to achieve? What beliefs do you want to have? What do you want to have a positive attitude about? What habits do you want to install? 2.Repeatedly impress these goals onto your subconscious mind using affirmations, meditation, visualisation, and hypnosis. This repetition must be done daily for at least 30 days. Research has repeatedly confirmed that it takes about 30 days to install a new belief or habit. If you miss a day, you must start your count over at day 1. Consistency is one of the key factors in your subconscious mind reprogramming success. So do you see why it is so hard to convert each other and how pointless it can be, However everything you read on here y/a is going into your subconscious and you will start to think differentially so be careful. Stop trying to exert your willpower over your subconscious brain. Instead, work with your subconscious to affect change. Install new beliefs and habits and put your positive attitude and success on autopilot. Hard effort now means no effort later!

Looking into antidepressants? How to tell mom? I have had depression and social anxiety for years. No, I have not been "officially" diagnosed, but I am 100% sure this is what the problem is. I've been dealing with this for 5+ years, I know what's going on. The depression is somewhat worse than the social anxiety. The social anxiety isn't to the point where I can't leave the house, but I do get nervous when talking to people and have poor social skills with people other than my family. I've tried positive thinking, exercise, meditation self-help books...you name it. Nothing has worked. I really want to be a nurse. I love people, but I'm afraid the physical effects of my anxiety plus my depression will get in the way. I have big dreams and I am fairly intelligent. I just don't want this to ruin my entire life. I am 18 and am in college, but I live at home and am dependent on my mother. I am on her insurance. If I did decide to consider antidepressants, how would I tell her about this? I am too afraid and I feel like an idiot loser. I have been putting this off for a long time.

I can feel a depression coming on, but my medication isn't working yet? I have Bipolar Disorder, and I can feel the depression coming on. I'm on Trileptal for it, but it hasn't started working yet. I don't know how bad it will be, but...I don't know what to do. Is there any way I can circumvent this? Any way I can just y'know...just think positive and exercise and get through this? Will it work this time? Will it ever work? Are there any other things I could do to bring my mood up? What do you suggest? It's really settling in now, and I think it's getting worse again. I had a breakdown the last time. I'm scared. What will happen to me? What should I do?

How do I get and keep the motivation to exercise and lose weight? I'm a 17 year old boy, and..I'm not going to lie. i find myself repulsive, and disgusting. Yeah, I can be lazy..But I think it's because of the simple fact that..I have no motivation..No confidence whatsoever. Sure, I could exercise by running everyday for about two to three weeks (My latest), but then I just gradually slow down and forget about it. I don't know why, and I've considered taking steroids, or..Dare I say it. Marijuana.. I don't need a therapist..All it'd do is hurt my self esteem more knowing the fact that I'm too weak to fix myself. I'm not looking to get BUFF..I just want to lose weight. I'm not fat, but I am overweight..About 20 pounds, I think. Most of it is just baby fat, though..But it still disgusts me. I'm a 17 year old petite boy. I mean, I'm small..And..I admit that, okay? But I just wonder..If I was skinny, AND petite..Maybe I'd look cuter? I have a small waist..I can feel it..I can feel how small my bones are..But it's the fat, you know? Mainly in my stomach, and thighs..My arms are also flabby.. I'm not looking for some drugs that'll boost my testosterone. YEAH!! MAKE ME ALL RIPPED, AND PISSED OFF, MAKE ME A F*CKING MAN AND MAKE ME ALL TOUGH AND MACHO LIKE! WHERE IM A TOTAL BAD ASS WHO CAN LIFT LIKE 230 POUNDS WHILE POPPING 5 STEROID SHOTS A FRICKEN HOUR!! No, that's..Not what I'm looking for XD I just need a little motivation to help me exercise, you know? And it should be worth mentioning..Because of my obesity, I am developing health problems. I don't have a fattening diet. I've changed that a LONG time ago. I only have veggies, and stuff like beans..Minimal meat. Okay, yes..I do love sugar..And I can have as much sugar as I want, AS SOON AS I GET THIN!!! I just need the motivation..I'm fricken lazy.. Please help me..I don't want to take things slow anymore..I've done that and it's gotten me nowhere.. And that's because I have no confidence..No self esteem..No motivation. Inspire me..Motivate me. Hell, just tell me something really positive about exercise.. I want help U_U And for the record..I'm not comparing myself to anyone.. I need to get rid of this "baby fat"(as my mom calls it). It's affecting my health. It's not like anyone gives me any f*cking support.. All they ever do is put me down! I don't know if this is good but.. Everytime I listen to death metal, I get this adrenaline feeling..It makes me shake. Not with anger but..Excitement, or something..

I have a phobia of taking mental health medication? Here is my predicament. I feel I'm torn 2 ways 1. not taking mental health medication, and not being able to cope with life and continuing to be a messed up bum, but being physically healthy and having the knowledge at least I'm just naturally following according to natural selection without any modern affecters. I'm pretty sure this culminates in suicide. 2. Take mental health medication, possibly have a higher quality of life, feel immense guilt and "dirty" for giving into the pills, have lower health and probably lower spiritual capacity How can I change my way of thinking, or be able to take care of my mental health problems (severely affecting my life) WITHOUT pills. Do you know anything new? I've tried changing how I eat, positive thinking, exercise, St John's Wort, coffee, meditation. I want to hear what you think.

How can I be happy everyday I'm miserable and depress? About me, I'm 21 male, go to a local community college, have social anxiety/panic disorder, no friends, no girlfriend. I use to be totally out of it, I literally locked myself up in my room 24/7 and was severely mentally ill and depress. Then I decided I wanted to try to change, I started exercising and it helped me lose a lot of weight and gain some confidence. Then I started lifting weights and gain some muscle, that gave me some more confidence I just feel more of a man in a way and stuff. Everyday I try to learn new ways to be happy I search online, I watch videos on YouTube on how to be happy and stuff I try a lot of things like meditation, practicing positive thinking, exercising, eating right, all that. I just feel miserable, its been helping a little bit but I still feel so miserable and negative about life. I'm pretty stupid and don't know why I'm in college, I think I'm just wasting my time and stressing myself out because I get freaked out around people at school I think I have learning disorder/adhd. I really don't even freakin know what I'm going to do with my life, my parents want to me to finish college I just go to school I don't know why, I honestly don't even think I'll finish. I want a girlfriend so bad but I don't know how to get one, I think it would probably make me feel better and more positive about life, but I'm super shy, I have bad panic attacks and social anxiety. I have like no friends, I moved states and yeah I'm completly a loner. My parents really hate me, they told me several times they want me to gtfo their house and stuff. I've been thinking about like shooting myself, buying a gun at the store, and just ending it, I don't think there's a heaven or hell sometimes so I wouldn't go to hell for killing myself. But i don't know I think about, life, I want to have children and experience having a girlfriend badly before I do anything crazy like ending my life. I just feel so miserable my head hurts, I feel depress, I have no energy to do anything, I have so many negative thoughts in my head that won't ago away, I feel stupid and won't finish college. please help me

Do you have a book that helps people understand chronic illness? I'm looking for a comprehensive book on chronic illness and fatigue that I can give to family/friends. I'm trying to help them better understand what it's like to live with zero energy, constant migraines, and dizziness. I want them to understand that my illness does not get better through exercise, or "positive thinking", and that it's a daily struggle just to wake up. Is there a good book like this? Thank you.

Anxiety and panic attack help? Ok well I have really bad social anxiety and panic attacks. They have gotten worse over the past 6 months and my mum refuses to let me get medication. She is against it for religious reasons that I don't agree with. It has gotten to the point where I am isolating myself and I only leave the house to walk the dogs in the forest behind my house. I cant walk to the shop because I will have a panic attack, I have stopped going to school because I literally cant be around that many people, There was one occasion when I was sitting in class and I completely freaked out I couldn't breath properly and I actually blacked out... I have no Idea how I am meant to deal with this...I have tried positive thinking and breathing exercises bit I still can't even leave the house. what should I do.. Is there any over the counter medication that I can get for this? Do you know anything else that I can try Please...