Health - 12 February 2007

I have been diagnosed with Bipolar Mood Disorder 2 months ago and I have been surfing the net for possible info that I could get to educate myself and my family. Well, things are gettings better everyday as I pray hard and take my medications regularly. I got so interested with this topic knowing that there are many people out there like me. I searched amazon.com and found many references but I can not pin point which of those is the best. So, I am asking those who have tried purchasing books for Bipolar Mood Disorder and please do give me your suggestions based on your reading experiences. I will greatly appreciate your answers. It will help me and some who are in this condition. Please do specify the Title and the Author of the Book/s so it would be easy for me to look for them. I am from the Philippines and it's quite hard to look for books like these because in our Country, BMD is not yet that accepted in the society. So, please help me. I believe you can.. thanks a lot. Bye.......

2007-02-12 18:17:32 · 11 answers · asked by beliv u can 1 in Mental Health

Diet Coke is poison. And it's addictive, some victims drink several liters a day. I don't under stand why people would think it is more healthy then a real coke. aspartame is what they put in it. Thats the pure poison right there. My mother in law got Diabetes from it also more problems I am sick of hearing her tell me about them. I tell her almost every day to stop drink Diet drinks. She thinks she is a health freak but she is dieing faster then most people and look a lot older then her age. If you know that aspartame is dangers then why you drink it every day?

2007-02-12 18:17:02 · 27 answers · asked by Angel 3 in Diet & Fitness

2007-02-12 18:16:57 · 8 answers · asked by dev d 1 in Women's Health

A couple of friends have said they are worried about how little I eat, and how thin I'm getting. I've been diagnosed with anorexia, but I don't believe the doctor, I think he's lying to me to make me eat more.

My eating patterns : I don't eat breakfast, or lunch. I eat a small amount of dinner which I usually purge in one way or another.

My height : 176 cm tall
My weight: 51.8 kg.

Now, this whole not eating thing never started because I wanted to lose weight. I lost my appetite, stopped eating, lost weight, and then realised how thin I got, and wanted to go furhter.

Lately I have noticed the top layers of my nails peeling off, and clumps of hair falling out. My eyes are bloodshot all the time, and I'm constantly cold...it hurts to sit down.

Yet, I'm still not thin enough.

What is wrong with me?

2007-02-12 18:16:04 · 26 answers · asked by tallica_child 2 in Diet & Fitness

I woke up this morning with red blotches all over my face.

Could this be cause by the "Biore Blemish Fighting Cleansing Clothes" I've been using? There is an exfoliating rough side and a smooth side to the clothes.

Is there anyway to get rid of this rash? How long will it take? Could it be something else? Weather (although coldness has never caused this before for me)? I am also on ortho birth control, which can cause pigmentation supposedly.

ANY HELP/INFO IS GREATLY APPRECIATED.

2007-02-12 18:15:52 · 4 answers · asked by xdevs_r0ck_grrlx 2 in Women's Health

I just watched that show Dirt and this guy threw up live maggots on a side walk. Where could this possbily be going? I can't imagine that it could be realistic? Ever heard of such a thing or condition?

He has been getting progressivley sicker on the show, but this seems a little over the top.

2007-02-12 18:13:42 · 8 answers · asked by mmhhhhhmmm 3 in Other - Diseases

I started new birth control a few months ago after having my daughter. The nuva ring. I have now been spotting for about a week and a half. I have never spotted like this before even when I got pregnant.
Is it just my body getting used to the hormones in the ring?
Called my doctor but I cant get in for an appointment for another two weeks.

2007-02-12 18:11:13 · 3 answers · asked by ashez 4 in Women's Health

2007-02-12 18:10:05 · 37 answers · asked by BHOOMASRI G 1 in Diet & Fitness

I have a daughter aged 2. A few mths after giving birth, i notice breast is sagging. I've tried a lot of ways to enlarge my breast but it doesn't seem to work. 1 of my friend says that, i can have a firm breast if it grows bigger. So, i've been trying to find a fast natural ways to enlarge my breast so i won't have a sagging breast. How do i enlarge my breast naturally without taking any pills?

2007-02-12 18:10:00 · 4 answers · asked by Lilia 1 in Women's Health

TWO NIGHTS AGO OR YESTERDAY I ATE PIZZA HUT THE NEXT DAY i vomited and had diarrhea, than i vomitted again. now it's today and im feeling okay, we still have left over pizza and im gonna eat but will it cause me food poision again? my mom thinks it might be food poision and what not..idk

2007-02-12 18:09:14 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - General Health Care

I'm getting married in about 7 months. I've been doing a low calorie diet for about a month and a half (but it gets old fast). I work a lot and don't really have too much time to work out, i only do 100 crunches like 3 times a week. But i've only lost a little over 5 pounds. help, please? i'm 5'3 and 200 lbs.

2007-02-12 18:08:22 · 11 answers · asked by lacedizzle 1 in Diet & Fitness

Or is the chemical imbalance caused by depression? Does our brain just produce the chemical to help us feel the sad? I guess what I want to know is if you think the excess chemical actually causes you to feel sad, or if the chemical is just the medium by which our minds produce sadness. When we take medication for depression, is it similar to treating a symptom to help us fight off a disease?

2007-02-12 18:07:31 · 8 answers · asked by Link 5 in Mental Health

I am currently looking to lose 90 pounds that I gained during my 2 pregnancies in the past 2 1/2 years. I am wanting to stick to a low fat, low calorie diet that consists of a meal replacement shake of some sort for breakfast and lunch, 2 snacks(a piece of fruit or yogurt...something of that nature) and a lean cuisine type meal with a salad(no dressing) for dinner. I am also doing 45 minutes of cardio/day on top of chasing after my 21 month old son and nursing my 7 week old daughter. Any suggestions? I have tried a few different brands, such as Myoplex Light and a soy protein shake by EAS and did not care for either. I am wanting to stay away from Slim-fast due to the high sugar content. Thanks for any and all answers!

2007-02-12 18:06:28 · 38 answers · asked by Anonymous in Diet & Fitness

A friend of mine asked this question but it never showed up so I'm asking for her. Everytime she has sex with her husband she complains about having semen drip out of nowhere while walking around.. even the following day. I have told her it sounds normal (it's never happened to me personally so she would like more opinions). This is normal right?

2007-02-12 18:05:29 · 3 answers · asked by hwlatmon 2 in Women's Health

I WANNA BE CURCUMSIZED FOR PERSONAL RESONS...IS THAT OK.SHOULD I DO IT...IS IT SAFE? FOR HOW LONG DOES IT HURT PLZ HELP ME OUT,,OK PLZ NO DUMB COMMENTS PLZ THANK YOU.

2007-02-12 18:04:58 · 14 answers · asked by misael7391 1 in Men's Health

treadmill? or any other machines and for how long..i mean help me out here?

2007-02-12 18:04:36 · 49 answers · asked by chloë 2 in Diet & Fitness

Just seems that I'm not tired lately and could stay up all the time, it's 2 am here, and here I am!!! Any thoughts on help to get "tired" would be greatly appreciated.

2007-02-12 18:02:15 · 6 answers · asked by Lynda Jo N 1 in Women's Health

2007-02-12 18:02:09 · 9 answers · asked by kuttan 2 in Men's Health

What does a cyst feel/look like?
Does pain come along with them?

2007-02-12 18:01:03 · 4 answers · asked by Amanda 2 in Women's Health

what medication is prescribed for a person with bpd.

2007-02-12 18:00:32 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Mental Health

i want to have a good sudy habits, and elemnitate all the distractions as well, and i also want to maintain a good organization of my life..any suggestions please?

2007-02-12 17:59:50 · 3 answers · asked by Moe 2 in Mental Health

2007-02-12 17:54:07 · 15 answers · asked by alex j 1 in Mental Health

I HATE groups and DBT groups are all I can find. I REALLY need to find a therapist (preferably in TX for now) that does it one on one if possible. Any1 know?

2007-02-12 17:54:00 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Mental Health

My husband falls asleep in seconds, but I can't sleep. When I go to my parents house, I fall asleep pretty fast. It's almost like I don't feel safe at my own house. I dont' get it.

2007-02-12 17:53:44 · 6 answers · asked by kisses 2 in Other - Health

and how could it affect me and my 'future' unborn child if my boyfriend smokes, A lot!

2007-02-12 17:52:08 · 13 answers · asked by Esmy =] 2 in Men's Health

between wrist and fingers i can see some thing inside (knot like thing floating.....) and it so pain full.doctors said i can do a surgery if i want to remove but i don't wanna do it ,,,for a small thing,but i need to cure it, coz its painful when i work...
is there anything i can do ??....without a surgery???

pls i need you help and if can tell me more details about the thing which i havd inside my hand..i have less info about tht...
thanks for ur time..

2007-02-12 17:51:02 · 9 answers · asked by mashi 2 in Pain & Pain Management

2007-02-12 17:49:22 · 4 answers · asked by Sleepyguy 4 in Other - Diseases

2007-02-12 17:47:14 · 2 answers · asked by nevada5 1 in Other - Health

Ok, so I had this thing where when my baby tooth --that was next to my left front tooth-- fell out, I was missing my adult tooth that should've grown in. Well, I never got braces so all my teeth started shifting of course b/c there was nothing to fill in that space. So now my "fang" tooth (is that what you call it?) is next to my left front tooth instead of the smaller tooth that should be next to it like it is on the right side of my front teeth. Anyway, I have this HUGE gap between my front to teeth, and very small gaps btwn my other teeth b.c of the shifting. Well, what should I do besides braces. I just want to know some other option b.c its not like I have all my teeth and I just have a gap, its like I am missing a tooth so all my teeth shifted so now theres a gap. Im 19 btw.

2007-02-12 17:47:06 · 5 answers · asked by Florida Gal 2 in Dental

they drive me crazy! i have no idea how to prevent them. they just come in waves of really really bad pain, and nothing i do helps..

2007-02-12 17:46:57 · 10 answers · asked by jumblebee248 1 in Pain & Pain Management