Search Results: fear of failure

How do you handle the issues in your life that can not be fixed?

The issues I'm talking about are the ones that you really can't change or have any control over, the issues you didn't choose and were basically born with. Some examples might be: A disability An unfavorable...

Anonymous

(30-35)

Being over 20 and the single one when all the others are in relationship, means you're the creepy weird one.

So I'm in my early 20s and it has become such that people make me feel ashamed for saying that I am single because others perceive it as a failure. And I am seriously tired of all the pressure put by society, media and...

Anonymous

(36-45)

Flirting

How to approach someone a girl who is gorgeous?

I'm a freshmen at college in my first semester and have not had the easiest of times making new friends and forming relationships in classes. That may change next year since I will be taking classes directed towards my...

roy33g

Xper 4 Age: 33

If you could do anything in the world, without the fear of failure, what would you do?

fear controls a lot of us but what if there was no fear in any of us..what would you do if this were the case?

I-B-C

Xper 3 Age: 37

How can I change myself to fit in better?

So far in life (I'm almost 19) I've been shy and slightly hostile. During my childhood I had to go through four surgeries (for a birth injury, they will extend through my life as well), because of this I was teased a lot...

Anonymous

(30-35)

Why do people self sabotage?

Why do people self sabotage? Is it fear? Fear of success? Fear of failure? Depression? For example: I am suppose to take my medicine daily, and sometimes I just don't take it. I use to be very good about it, but now...

FierceMegan

Xper 5 Age: 38

Which personality disorder (as described in the DSM) best describes you?

1. Histrionic personality disorder - characterized by a pattern of excessive attention-seeking. These individuals are lively, dramatic, vivacious, enthusiastic, and flirtatious. Associated features may include...

Camilus

Yoda Age: 45

How do you get over fear of failure?

I think I self sabotage myself. How do I get over the fear of failure. Because I know when you sabotage yourself, you have fear of failure. How do I get over it?

Anonymous

(36-45)

Do you have a bizarre phobia? Or any phobias?

I have a slight phobia of spiders and germs, A bit of bathophobia, which is being afraid of depth (like in water. I still get a little nervous in the deep end :P) I know I have automatonophobia; I hate, HATE, baby...

oOsweet~o~nessOo

Xper 6 Age: 32

Issues of low self-esteem

I've read a lot about what are things people tend to do when they have low self-esteem or self-confidence and they tend to fit me well. Signs include wanting approval of anything you do, blaming others for your own...

TurbulentDan12

Yoda Age: 36

Why You Can't Flirt: Perspective Check

It's time to check your perspective at the door, because I'm going to give you a different view of the topic at hand. The topic is 'Why you can't flirt' and what that means. So you're a guy or girl, probably getting...

YouKnowThatGuy

Xper 4 Age: 36

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Should I send this letter to the girl I like?

A few months back, she told me in no uncertain circumstances, that we are and would always be friends. at this point I had no feelings for her so I was confused by the statement But now we talk more than we did, more or...

Anonymous

(30-35)

Relationships

Is he my destiny? Or my destruction waiting to happen?

We met Christmas. Hit it of big. Almost instant deep connection. We became very emotionally close very fast.. He became my best friend and I fell for him hard. he is funny, handsome, passionate, kind, gentle,...

Anonymous

(45 Plus)

Does anybody else here have a crippling fear of failure? How do you deal?

I was wondering if anybody here has such a crippling fear of failure that they can't function. I barely drive my car because I have a fear I will get into an accident and kill people. I don't handle sharp objects because...

Anonymous

(36-45)

This alleged "nice guy syndrome"? is that just a part of my character? or something I should seek to change?

Sometimes my friends introduce me to people with OTT titles as "the nicest guy you'll meet" and "such a nice guy" etc. and often people say "you don't do that, you're the nice guy". Initially I took this on as a...

Anyhow_Anyway

Xper 3 Age: 37

Are we too harsh on Guys/Girls?.....MUST READ THIS!!

In my option I believe we are all way to harsh on the opposite sex,we tend to criticize and some up that of which will eventually call our 'other half'. Why do we do this? In my many years of studying people I've...

DoctorSex

Yoda Age: 37