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I try to distract myself and do something that requires little thought such as tidying up, or doing something that needs to be done. Usually it's sorting out recycling or cleaning the bathroom as I feel once it's been done I have accomplished something too. Another thing I do is cook because I...

I think that being outside can help, but not with lots of people around. I prefer to go out when it's quiet, either very early or later in the evening. At times I would rather not interact with people, and often take a longer route that will be quieter. I also wear sunglasses whatever the...

I find anger comes down to personality and also a way of life. You can learn to let anger go, but there are some people who will always be angry and there is little you can do about it, maybe avoid them. Some people are highly strung and small things will trigger anger, but I think if you stop...

The recent news of a passenger being pulled out of his seat and dragged of a United Airlines plane is horrific, and I can only imagine most passengers were in shock. I think most people are nervous about flying, but now that they have seen how an airline treats those they wish to deny boarding...

Mixing alcohol with medication isn't a great idea. Even though I like the odd drink, it's more about addiction and why you drink. I only drink with a meal on social occasions now, but people who drink to make themselves feel better are going down a dark path. It makes the pain go for a while...

I think the police have a bad image at times, and you know they have power so you are afraid even with no reason. The thing is these days they have much stricter guidelines so they can only approach you with reasonable cause, however, if you look like someone they are looking for that can be a...

I do agree that social media is now part of the marketing world rather than purely a means of communication. Since I started this thread I moved to my secondary account and used that where there are only a small handful of people on there. I use it primarily to control my Facebook pages for my...

If it's excessive and people have a reasonable right to complain (for example if it's at 1 a.m.) then it would be considered a breach of the peace. Of course one is entitled to yell for help or if they are in pain, but these are one off incidents. People who are noisy without just cause could be...

As a child I was always afraid, and once I missed my stop. I survived, and now I always try to plan a route and sit near the front of a new route to make sure I don't miss my stop. I have traveled on public transport all over the world and each time I get a little scared in case I end up in the...

Today I was on the bus as I had to go to the rough town center and it was pretty horrid. People were rude everywhere and no one said anything, because they didn't want people to lash out at them. The problem is that it 'enables' them, and the police don't intervene either. This is why often I...

Perhaps this is a fault of how society has been evolving where it's 'acceptable' to be short and rude to people. I hate it when people say "You pay for what your get," because manners should exist regardless of how much you pay? I don't see why people should accept rudeness or a bad attitude and...

What is 'normal' though? I'm finding that it's more normal to have bouts of anxiety and depression at some point in your life. Often we hanker for what others have, thinking it will be better, but it isn't always as it seems. Many people put on a good front you know, and you never truly know...

At times I still fear silly things such as calling to confirm an appointment. I have to call an insurance broker tomorrow to confirm the policy I took out online, and they say it's to verify things. It's a pain, because while I know there is fraud around, it defeats the purpose of taking a...

At times I see reincarnation as a means to explain things possibly and it gives me a small amount of comfort even if it's not all sun and roses. People will perceive things differently even in the same situation, for instance my brother and I will recount the same incident differently perhaps in...

I think this seems to be the important thing, and getting closure is different for us all. Even if someone does apologize can you forgive them and move on? If not then you won't get closure. Anger is one thing, blame is another and while we are entitled to blame at times, we must remember others...

@janemariesayed no one will ever know how they truly feel, but it appears that they decided not to let the abuser 'win' and fought to live her life. It's hard to say someone's life is perfect as you never know really what it's like behind closed doors. I have a friend who is a millionaire and...

Forgiving can be hard, because as much as we wish to sometimes it just doesn't happen. Someone once said to me have I really forgiven and I said I had, but deep down there was a small part of me that was still angry. Right now as both of my parents are ill (one is gravely ill, and the other...

I am wary of visiting other places and try not to touch door handles if I can, and if somewhere looks unclean, I try not to stay long. Often I say I'm just passing or that I can't stay for a drink or pull a bottle of water out of my bag and say it's easier. Some places I don't even want to sit...

@janemariesayed I know it can be hard and it seems as those involved with you had a tough time as well, but didn't have support or cope that well. You can't help your existence, and while it may upset others those are their issues to deal with, guilt and the rest of it. In many ways they were...

Maybe try to look at it as 'reasons' rather than blame, because often I find if we 'blame' we vindicate ourselves and resent. My issues stemmed from my mother and the fact I was a mistake and she told me I ruined her life, and her favoritism towards my younger brother. She never liked me and had...