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<s> [INST] I've never been able to talk with my parents. My parents are in their sixties while I am a teenager. I love both of them but not their personalities. I feel that they do not take me seriously whenever I talk about a serious event in my life. If my dad doesn�t believe me, then my mom goes along with my dad an...
<s> [INST] I've never been able to talk with my parents. My parents are in their sixties while I am a teenager. I love both of them but not their personalities. I feel that they do not take me seriously whenever I talk about a serious event in my life. If my dad doesn�t believe me, then my mom goes along with my dad an...
<s> [INST] I've never been able to talk with my parents. My parents are in their sixties while I am a teenager. I love both of them but not their personalities. I feel that they do not take me seriously whenever I talk about a serious event in my life. If my dad doesn�t believe me, then my mom goes along with my dad an...
<s> [INST] I've never been able to talk with my parents. My parents are in their sixties while I am a teenager. I love both of them but not their personalities. I feel that they do not take me seriously whenever I talk about a serious event in my life. If my dad doesn�t believe me, then my mom goes along with my dad an...
<s> [INST] I've never been able to talk with my parents. My parents are in their sixties while I am a teenager. I love both of them but not their personalities. I feel that they do not take me seriously whenever I talk about a serious event in my life. If my dad doesn�t believe me, then my mom goes along with my dad an...
<s> [INST] I've never been able to talk with my parents. My parents are in their sixties while I am a teenager. I love both of them but not their personalities. I feel that they do not take me seriously whenever I talk about a serious event in my life. If my dad doesn�t believe me, then my mom goes along with my dad an...
<s> [INST] I've never been able to talk with my parents. My parents are in their sixties while I am a teenager. I love both of them but not their personalities. I feel that they do not take me seriously whenever I talk about a serious event in my life. If my dad doesn�t believe me, then my mom goes along with my dad an...
<s> [INST] I don't know how else to explain it. All I can say is that I feel empty, I feel nothing. How do I stop feeling this way?[/INST]A feeling of emptiness can be from a lack of awareness and acknowledgment for the things, the people, the places that you have in your life. The use of affirmation and gratitudes hel...
<s> [INST] I don't know how else to explain it. All I can say is that I feel empty, I feel nothing. How do I stop feeling this way?[/INST]Your question is very broad because feeling empty can develop for many different reasons.You're certainly not alone in feeling this way!Try to follow the logic of your feelings by as...
<s> [INST] People who are parental figures in my life have, in the past, hurt me, and some continue to do so. It makes me feel like I'm not good enough for my husband or the life he provides me. I have had jobs, but I am going through a lot of my past garbage and trying to figure out when it all went wrong. Any time I ...
<s> [INST] People who are parental figures in my life have, in the past, hurt me, and some continue to do so. It makes me feel like I'm not good enough for my husband or the life he provides me. I have had jobs, but I am going through a lot of my past garbage and trying to figure out when it all went wrong. Any time I ...
<s> [INST] I am going through a very hard time and I'm so depressed. My parents are getting a divorce and a lot of bad things are happening. I want to lull myself.[/INST]It sounds like a tough time and it's normal to feel down when your family is going through a divorce or other hardship. There's a difference between f...
<s> [INST] I am going through a very hard time and I'm so depressed. My parents are getting a divorce and a lot of bad things are happening. I want to lull myself.[/INST]Consider yourself quite normal for feeling overwhelmed and depressed about your parents divorce. � This is the most natural way to feel at this time.D...
<s> [INST] My depression has been reoccurring for a long time. It all started when I was being bullied in high school. In ninth grade, my principal told me I needed to stay home for a couple days to protect myself while she spoke to my classmates. I needed professional help for my stress because I was having crying spe...
<s> [INST] I've been depressed for quite a while. I've been trying to work through it, and my boyfriend has been my rock. He is honestly the only person I trust enough to talk to about anything, but he decided to break up with me because of my depression. I cannot afford to see a therapist or anything, so he saw no hop...
<s> [INST] After he got home from the hospital he was angry, then for a time wonderful. Now he is depressed and hopeless again.[/INST]Hello, and thank you for your question. This is a very serious time. I don't mean to frighten you, but you are right to be concerned. The time right after people leave the hospital after...
<s> [INST] After he got home from the hospital he was angry, then for a time wonderful. Now he is depressed and hopeless again.[/INST]This is actually more common then we often realize, and actually understandable, as he has gone through a trauma, an unresolved existential crisis. �He was taken care of by others and no...
<s> [INST] After he got home from the hospital he was angry, then for a time wonderful. Now he is depressed and hopeless again.[/INST]I'm thankful to read your husband found care and that his suicide attempt wasn't successful.�� While he was hospitalized, and prior to his release, your husband would've been provided in...
<s> [INST] After he got home from the hospital he was angry, then for a time wonderful. Now he is depressed and hopeless again.[/INST]This must be so difficult for both of you. �Watching someone you love suffer so profoundly can bring up lots of difficult feelings. �Without knowing what you are already doing, I have a ...
<s> [INST] After he got home from the hospital he was angry, then for a time wonderful. Now he is depressed and hopeless again.[/INST]I appreciate that you are concerned about your husband's emotions and want to support him as best you can right now. I imagine that you must be going through your own difficult time too....
<s> [INST] After he got home from the hospital he was angry, then for a time wonderful. Now he is depressed and hopeless again.[/INST]A failed suicide attempt is commonly thought of as a �cry for help,� however it can also be a serious attempt to find a permanent solution to depression, hopelessness or other feelings a...
<s> [INST] After he got home from the hospital he was angry, then for a time wonderful. Now he is depressed and hopeless again.[/INST]The fact that you're reaching out for help here is really helpful.The first thing I would suggest is that you consider seeing a local mental health professional yourself to be able to ta...
<s> [INST] After he got home from the hospital he was angry, then for a time wonderful. Now he is depressed and hopeless again.[/INST]Since as husband and wife your lives are closely joined, how your husband feels greatly influences the way you feel.Give yourself some time to concentrate on how you've been affected by ...
<s> [INST] After he got home from the hospital he was angry, then for a time wonderful. Now he is depressed and hopeless again.[/INST]It seems like you are very receptive of your husband�s emotions and want to support him trough this time. �But it is also important of being aware of your emotions. �How are you feeling ...
<s> [INST] I always feel like I'm doing something wrong. Everything I do is crappy. I want to cry all the time. I can't eat or sleep.[/INST]You are describing some of the most common symptoms of depression: low self esteem, difficulty sleeping, changes in appetite, sad mood, feelings of hopeless and feelings of worthle...
<s> [INST] I no longer carry expressions on my face, and my emotions are decreasing the more I have fights with my fianc�e.[/INST]Sometimes repressing anger can lead to depression and block all kinds of other emotions too. �I would wonder about your experience with anger and if you've ever been discouraged from express...
<s> [INST] I no longer carry expressions on my face, and my emotions are decreasing the more I have fights with my fianc�e.[/INST]Sometimes when we fight a lot with our partner, it becomes more uncomfortable to share emotions because it feels like it will lead to another flight or disagreement.You could try having a co...
<s> [INST] I'm depressed. I have been for years. I hide it from everyone because I'm scared of the reactions I'll get. Last time I tried telling my parents, it was a huge argument about me being too young to be depressed (I�m a legal adult), calling me ungrateful, and telling me that if I can't handle things now, it's ...
<s> [INST] I'm depressed. I have been for years. I hide it from everyone because I'm scared of the reactions I'll get. Last time I tried telling my parents, it was a huge argument about me being too young to be depressed (I�m a legal adult), calling me ungrateful, and telling me that if I can't handle things now, it's ...
<s> [INST] I have terrible anxiety and depression. I've tried various therapists and pills, but nothing's helped.[/INST]Is it possible you simply didn't mix well with the particular therapists with whom you've worked? � If this is possible, interview a therapist before �starting therapy. � Then you will be choosing a t...
<s> [INST] I have terrible anxiety and depression. I've tried various therapists and pills, but nothing's helped.[/INST]I'm sorry that you have tried several different things and not had much relief.I will say that there are several different types of medications that may help and each therapist is different, so it is ...
<s> [INST] I'm in my early 20s. I've worked since two months after I turned 18. I have �plans.� I could become an electrician, or I could operate heavy machinery. I have goals, but I do nothing to try to meet them because I don't feel I can. I just want a better life for my fianc�e and the kids than I did.[/INST]For st...
<s> [INST] He said he would try and he never did. It's been nine months, and this is making me worse. Today, he said I have to respect whatever decision he makes. Is that true? Am I supposed to respect the decision to leave because he can't handle what I'm going through and leaves me here crying and worried every night...
<s> [INST] He said he would try and he never did. It's been nine months, and this is making me worse. Today, he said I have to respect whatever decision he makes. Is that true? Am I supposed to respect the decision to leave because he can't handle what I'm going through and leaves me here crying and worried every night...
<s> [INST] He said he would try and he never did. It's been nine months, and this is making me worse. Today, he said I have to respect whatever decision he makes. Is that true? Am I supposed to respect the decision to leave because he can't handle what I'm going through and leaves me here crying and worried every night...
<s> [INST] He said he would try and he never did. It's been nine months, and this is making me worse. Today, he said I have to respect whatever decision he makes. Is that true? Am I supposed to respect the decision to leave because he can't handle what I'm going through and leaves me here crying and worried every night...
<s> [INST] He said he would try and he never did. It's been nine months, and this is making me worse. Today, he said I have to respect whatever decision he makes. Is that true? Am I supposed to respect the decision to leave because he can't handle what I'm going through and leaves me here crying and worried every night...
<s> [INST] He said he would try and he never did. It's been nine months, and this is making me worse. Today, he said I have to respect whatever decision he makes. Is that true? Am I supposed to respect the decision to leave because he can't handle what I'm going through and leaves me here crying and worried every night...
<s> [INST] I'm in my late 50s. I never loved or have been loved. I need deeper help than is offered in my small town, but I cannot leave this town because of agoraphobia. I find myself losing hope more and more. My brain barely works anymore, and my memory so small, I forget in a moment. I serve no purpose. I'm incapab...
<s> [INST] I'm in my late 50s. I never loved or have been loved. I need deeper help than is offered in my small town, but I cannot leave this town because of agoraphobia. I find myself losing hope more and more. My brain barely works anymore, and my memory so small, I forget in a moment. I serve no purpose. I'm incapab...
<s> [INST] Both of my parents committed suicide together, and I was the one who found them. I suffer from overwhelming depression, which is having an extreme effect on me and my husband�s sex lives. He does not understand at all and is always making me feel so uncomfortable about sex.[/INST]Hello, and thank you for you...
<s> [INST] I have bipolar disorder, paranoid personality disorder, posttraumatic stress disorder, anxiety and obsessive-compulsive disorder. I last self-harmed a week ago. When I am stressed, overwhelmed, hurt, or angry, the urge to self-harm is all I can think of. I am trying to seek help.[/INST]Seeking professional h...
<s> [INST] I stress over everything. If I don't have enough "quality time" with my boyfriend, I start to feel resentment towards him. He has three children, and they are great kids, but I find we don't have much time together. I break down easily and find myself depressed.[/INST]Everyone has some level of anxiety - it'...
<s> [INST] I have been falling into a deep depression where I can no function during the day and night. The only time I am at peace is when I�m asleep. If I am with friends, family, at work, and mainly alone, I cannot think straight. I no longer feel like myself.[/INST]I don't know how long ago your breakup was, but I ...
<s> [INST] I have been falling into a deep depression where I can no function during the day and night. The only time I am at peace is when I�m asleep. If I am with friends, family, at work, and mainly alone, I cannot think straight. I no longer feel like myself.[/INST]It is common to go through a stage of adjustment a...
<s> [INST] I am pretty sure I have depression and anxiety. I also have voices in my head. I have problems sleeping too. I've already been diagnosed with attention-deficit disorder and obsessive-compulsive disorder. I have self-harmed in the last and used to be suicidal. How do I tell them this and ask for therapy?[/INS...
<s> [INST] I am pretty sure I have depression and anxiety. I also have voices in my head. I have problems sleeping too. I've already been diagnosed with attention-deficit disorder and obsessive-compulsive disorder. I have self-harmed in the last and used to be suicidal. How do I tell them this and ask for therapy?[/INS...
<s> [INST] I am pretty sure I have depression and anxiety. I also have voices in my head. I have problems sleeping too. I've already been diagnosed with attention-deficit disorder and obsessive-compulsive disorder. I have self-harmed in the last and used to be suicidal. How do I tell them this and ask for therapy?[/INS...
<s> [INST] I'm depressed and recently went through a break up. It�s like every guy I like only wants me for sex. I think I'm ugly, and sometimes I just want to die. I have a son, and I got really big when I was pregnant. I have stretch marks on my stomach.[/INST]If you are currently feeling as if you want to die, pleas...
<s> [INST] I'm not the same anymore, I don't know how to get back to who I am. I'm sad and confused and angry and tired. I don't sleep well.[/INST]Being tired can really affect almost everyone's ability to work through things that make them sad, confused, or angry, among other emotions. If you're having difficulty slee...
<s> [INST] Over the years, I have slowly lost everything: my jobs, my cars, my freedom, and my money. I am a stay-at-home mom who doesn't make any money, doesn't have a car, never goes out, and cleans all day long everyday.[/INST]There are an infinite number of possibilities here. You included a lot of things that you ...
<s> [INST] I don't have time to live or take care of myself at times. It's causing depression, stress, and anxiety. I don't know what to do.[/INST]I'm not sure whether you are referring to having a lot of activities after school or that homework is overwhelming. Can you set aside a couple hours a week for yourself as a...
<s> [INST] Two years ago, I was separated from the military into my contract for medical issues. It has emotionally destroyed me. I now basically hate myself. It's embarrassing to be separated from the one place who takes anyone. My family has been in the armed forces, and it has always been my dream. I can't do this a...
<s> [INST] I feel depressed even though I act like a happy with my family. I act like I�m happy so my son doesn�t see me sad. I act like my life is a happy life, but I feel sad and depressed. I sometimes think of killing myself and that my family deserve someone better than me. I just cry and write in my book all these...
<s> [INST] I think i may suffer from depression, and it is affecting my life and sleep. I am on my parent's insurance, and they won't let me see a therapist because they don't believe in it.[/INST]The answer here really depends upon your age and something called the "age of consent" in the state where you live. In Penn...
<s> [INST] When I'm sad and alone, I want to cut myself.[/INST]Try doing something physical. If you haven't exercised before, it is a good idea to get your doctor's approval first, but this can be helpful.The more you can find out about when you want to cut, the easier it will be to figure out what else you can do. If ...
<s> [INST] I stopped for a while, but I�ve started doing it again. It�s like an addiction. The more I try to stop, the more I want to do it. I�ve tried doing some of the stuff they say to do like draw, but it doesn�t work.[/INST]I've heard people say that they cut themselves as a way to feel relief from different emoti...
<s> [INST] I have friends, family, I live in a good home, I go to a nice high school, and I get pretty good grades, but I don�t know why I'm so unhappy. These friends are my best friends and they�re all amazing people, and yet I'm sad all the time and feel alone.[/INST]I wonder if you have moments where you feel happy?...
<s> [INST] I used to be the funny guy of the group�the class clown, if you will. I used to laugh uncontrollably all the time and be able to be social without it feeling awkward. Now I can't laugh at all, and I'm dead inside.[/INST]If you look back to when you feel as though you were the "funny guy," I wonder what is di...
<s> [INST] I'm starting to think that I might have depression. The thing is though, I'm not exactly sad. I can joke with my friends and stuff, but I've stopped caring about my work, and I've been starting to think that life is pointless. I really have no clue if I need help, or if I'm just tired or something.[/INST]It ...
<s> [INST] In the last ten months, I've been kicked out, moved around three times, worked many jobs, stopped school to make money, had dad and mom get sick, was cheated on while pregnant, lost my baby, had relationship issues, and was betrayed. I can't get a job. I have no friends. I feel lonely and isolated. I've been...
<s> [INST] I've been feeling worthless, unaccomplished, and so frustrated. I want to break things, hit myself, run away, kick, scream, and cry. I just want to be happy and outgoing again. I want to be able to take care of my daughter and live comfortably.[/INST]Philadelphia, there is help out there. For your daughter's...
<s> [INST] I keep feeling paralyzed and unsure during interviews. Previous jobs have fired me for lack of performance, and five employers have rejected me after extensive personality tests and interviews. I'm afraid of continuing because my depression is getting worse. I'm already humiliated working for temp agencies a...
<s> [INST] I feel like I am not at a good state of mind. I'm very unsettled in my soul. I'm not happy with myself or the decisions I make, which makes me not happy with anyone else. I feel like a failure most of my days. I don't feel like I'm good at anything anymore. I feel like less of a person.[/INST]It seems like y...
<s> [INST] I am not sure if I am depressed. I don't know how to bring it up to my parents, and that makes me miserable.[/INST]You are not alone, many people fear opening up to family members about the topic of depression or mental illness. There are many different reason why some may fear telling their parents. The mos...
<s> [INST] I am not sure if I am depressed. I don't know how to bring it up to my parents, and that makes me miserable.[/INST]Depending on your relationship with your parents, inviting them to have a conversation might be a good first step. �If they consent then you can have the opportunity to discuss your concerns wit...
<s> [INST] I am not sure if I am depressed. I don't know how to bring it up to my parents, and that makes me miserable.[/INST]I am so sorry you are struggling! �I do think it's a good idea to share your feelings with your parents and perhaps get some help connecting with a counselor or therapist if you feel that might ...
<s> [INST] I have absolutely nothing to do with my life but lay in bed on my phone or hangout with my one friend. I don't have a job, my family doesn't include me in anything, and I don't have many friends. I have nothing to do besides go on my phone. I miss talking to people in person instead of online. I don't even t...
<s> [INST] My motivation has gone away. It's hard to get out of bed. I really don't know what to do anymore. I'm miserable. My anxiety and depression have taken over my life.[/INST]Anxiety and Depression are challenging experiences to live with and to manage on a daily basis. I would say that both are challenges to ove...
<s> [INST] My motivation has gone away. It's hard to get out of bed. I really don't know what to do anymore. I'm miserable. My anxiety and depression have taken over my life.[/INST]It is challenging to maintain motivation at all times, anxiety and depression can set in which can make interacting with others a �struggle...
<s> [INST] My motivation has gone away. It's hard to get out of bed. I really don't know what to do anymore. I'm miserable. My anxiety and depression have taken over my life.[/INST]One of the first steps is to manage anxiety and depression symptoms are to establish a good�self-care�routine.� Start with the most basic t...
<s> [INST] I sleep a lot. Music changes my mood. I cry every Wednesday. My mind is like a maze that even I get lost in. I don't usually feel my true emotions, but instead, I get fake mirrored ones.[/INST]What happens in your life on Wednesdays that you feel like crying? � Crying is natural. �Crying on Wednesdays may al...
<s> [INST] I have twin toddlers. I experienced a death of loved one prior to giving birth. I had a horrible break up with the father. People told him he was using me for money. My ex-boyfriend had extreme meltdowns every day for three years. I�m always alone with no friends.[/INST]First, let me say that you are a survi...
<s> [INST] I live a normal life. I have tons of friends and family, but I feel lonely.[/INST]This may be happening because you and the others are not connected to each other on a level which reaches your emotions.Loneliness may show the absence of feeling a variety of emotions when you are among others.How many friends...
<s> [INST] I started having anxiety three months ago. I'm new to having anxiety, and it's making me depressed.[/INST]One of the first steps is to manage anxiety and depression symptoms are to establish a good�self-care�routine.� Start with the most basic things: Eating balanced meals, sleeping at from 6-8 hours and exe...
<s> [INST] I started having anxiety three months ago. I'm new to having anxiety, and it's making me depressed.[/INST]I agree with Cory. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) does seem to help a lot of people who struggle with anxiety. It's not the only type of therapy that can help, but it seems to help people in a w...
<s> [INST] I started having anxiety three months ago. I'm new to having anxiety, and it's making me depressed.[/INST]As a past sufferer of anxiety myself, I have learned that it is a natural part of life, it is a natural part of us, the longer we try to run from it the more it entangles us in its clutches, if we deny c...
<s> [INST] I have no friends, no hobbies, and no interest in anything. I get annoyed with everything and everyone. I am always tired, i can sleep 8 hrs or 12 hrs and im still tired. I don't know what to do. Is this normal?[/INST]Hello, and thank you for your question. It certainly sounds like you don't like how things ...
<s> [INST] I have a lot on my mind, but all I want to do is stay locked in my room and not socialize with anyone. Why do I feel so alone?[/INST]It has been said that depression is often the result of a blocked goal. �Often people struggle with both anxiety and depression but have difficulty determining which is the mos...
<s> [INST] I have a lot on my mind, but all I want to do is stay locked in my room and not socialize with anyone. Why do I feel so alone?[/INST]There are many possible issues to consider as depression �social anxieties, even medical illness. �For some, even grief creates a sense of isolation, pains from relationship br...
<s> [INST] I have a lot on my mind, but all I want to do is stay locked in my room and not socialize with anyone. Why do I feel so alone?[/INST]There is a difference in someone agreeing to try something and agreeing to continue to do it. Have you ever been willing to try something and then decided you did not like it? ...
<s> [INST] I feel angry, anxious, and depressed. The PTSD I suffer is from a past relationship.[/INST]If the symptoms are to the extent that they are affecting your ability to function, you may want to consider seeking treatment. PTSD, anxiety, and depression all typically respond well to treatment if provided by a tra...
<s> [INST] I've had posttraumatic stress disorder for years without my parents ever finding out. I want to overcome it, but it�s so vivid, it�s like it�s happening again. I'm scared and paranoid. I have depression, which I have been struggling with since a young age.[/INST]I understand that at times it�s difficult to s...
<s> [INST] I've had posttraumatic stress disorder for years without my parents ever finding out. I want to overcome it, but it�s so vivid, it�s like it�s happening again. I'm scared and paranoid. I have depression, which I have been struggling with since a young age.[/INST]What is the reason you wouldn't want your pare...
<s> [INST] I've had posttraumatic stress disorder for years without my parents ever finding out. I want to overcome it, but it�s so vivid, it�s like it�s happening again. I'm scared and paranoid. I have depression, which I have been struggling with since a young age.[/INST]Post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a ver...
<s> [INST] I've had posttraumatic stress disorder for years without my parents ever finding out. I want to overcome it, but it�s so vivid, it�s like it�s happening again. I'm scared and paranoid. I have depression, which I have been struggling with since a young age.[/INST]Unfortunately, ptsd is not something that can ...
<s> [INST] My dad passed away when I was a teenager. I never got any help, and five years later, I feel like I can't handle it anymore.[/INST]It's never to late to get help with grief.� Get help as soon as possible before you are feeling the same way 5 years from now.� You will always miss your Dad but getting help wit...
<s> [INST] I am a single mother. As a child, I was molested by my mother's boyfriend. I never knew my father. I started having children at 18 right after high school. After having children, I completely lost myself and gave all of my focus on my children. Now my children are getting older, but I still don't know myself...
<s> [INST] I always see the worst end of things. My boyfriend and I aren't talking, and I swear he's leaving me. I keep failing my road test, and I see my future crumble. I have no desire for friends. I pushed my best friend away after Christmas, and I have no desire to fix it or make new friends. My aunt died, and I c...
<s> [INST] I was anxious to go to middle school. I was afraid of what people might say about me, so when school started, I wasn't acting like myself. I was quiet, which I'm usually not. I didn't talk to anybody and didn't have any friends. Then a few years later, my grandma died. I really became depressed and stop goin...
<s> [INST] I was in a situation with a guy. He�s my brother�s friend and kind of like a brother to me. He invited me over to hang out, and then came on to me. I was instantly terrified to say no, and I gave in. I don't know what's wrong with me. I can't figure out why I'm afraid to say no. This is giving me a lot of gu...
<s> [INST] People have been calling me names, and I have had enough of it. I cannot stand it anymore I'm done. I have told someone this, and that is why I am writing this. The thoughts are awful.[/INST]It's sounds like you are feeling pretty overwhelmed with intrusive thoughts and are feeling very criticized by others ...
<s> [INST] My life is completely normal, yet I feel empty inside. I feel as if I already know why I'm alive: to reproduce and die.[/INST]Are there any times or moments in which you feel other than "empty"? �Start with knowing the context of when you feel something other than empty.If there is no recent example, then in...
<s> [INST] I'm almost never happy. Half of the time, I don't feel anything. I find it easy to make myself feel nothing. I know I push people away because it�s easier. I just want answers. I'm sick of feeling this way. It�s ruining my relationships with people.[/INST]Maybe you have depression.The name of your condition ...
<s> [INST] I'm almost never happy. Half of the time, I don't feel anything. I find it easy to make myself feel nothing. I know I push people away because it�s easier. I just want answers. I'm sick of feeling this way. It�s ruining my relationships with people.[/INST]Hi Loyal, This is a common question. I suggest that y...
<s> [INST] My husband and I are in a terrible place. Part of me wants to fix it, but then I'm caught up with not knowing how and not being able to communicate my feelings to him because he always feels I'm blaming him. Sometimes I am because the feelings of distrust are so strong. I feel they must be coming from someth...
<s> [INST] They don't go away, and I feel like I'm going crazy. Does that ever stop? Can it be a symptom of medication?[/INST]Since you realize that hearing voices in your head is not usual for you, then definitely there is a problematic situation happening within your awareness of who you are.if you recently started t...
<s> [INST] They don't go away, and I feel like I'm going crazy. Does that ever stop? Can it be a symptom of medication?[/INST]This can certainly be a side effect of some medications. If the voices are so powerful that you can not sleep or they are constantly present, you shouldn't wait any time, but go and see your doc...
<s> [INST] A girl and I were madly in love. We dated for over a year and were even talking about marriage and future plans together. She moved away for school, and we attempted a long distance relationship. We eventually broke up. It's been a year now, and I still haven't lost my feelings for her. I still love her the ...
<s> [INST] I've got so much anger. I don't know how to control myself. My girlfriend screams at me all the time, and sometime I don't know how to deal with life. I'm very depressed and angry. I feel lost.[/INST]Hi Campbell River,�You say you have anger but you don't mention how it shows. Or maybe it doesn't. Are you ag...