Experience anxiety? Yes. I think it may be related to perfectionism. I grew up in a household with a narcissistic, anxious, mother who would self-medicate with alcohol and prescription drugs. More >>

I am a 39-year-old, healthy, attractive, intelligent and kind woman, who has never been married. I do not have a fulfilling job or life! More >>

Most people search for that great love. Some people search for that fulfilling career. But what if you've searched and searched, and cannot attract the things you want? More >>

All of us suffer from a phenomenon known as the "end of history illusion". Essentially, we tend to underestimate how much we will change in the future. For example, everyone looks back and thinks, "I can't believe I did those stupid things"... More >>

I called about my fears and you told me to sing 'Que Sera Sera,' so I wanted to email once more about what my husband said. More >>

...I've finally acknowledged that when I was growing up, my family's dialogue was about fears, and I learned to think 1) if I was perfect, my parents would be happy and 2) I couldn't be happy unless I was perfect. More >>

We tend to think only introverts are shy, but that's not true. Shyness has more than just to do with being uncomfortable around other people - it largely comes from being worried about rejection. More >>

...My husband and I have 4 sons and I must admit our home was 'delightful chaos'. Each night the mess was barely cleaned up to enjoy our space the next day, but our kids slept soundly. More >>

Experience anxiety? Yes. I think it may be related to perfectionism. I grew up in a household with a narcissistic, anxious, mother who would self-medicate with alcohol and prescription drugs. More >>