Health - 2 June 2007

I feel myself slipping into depression again. I keep thinking that last year at this time, I was busy planning out activities for my daughter and myself.

She is 15 now and spent last summer with me. She lives in another state with her Dad. I gave him custody during the divorce.

She is supposed to spend at least 4 weeks every summer with me per the Visitation guidelines. My ex-husband never follows them though.

He moved due to job reasons and left her with his mother. He may be losing his job now also.

I went to stay with her, but came back after a few weeks. She is very upset and does not want to speak with me let alone visit me for the summer.

I feel sad because we had a great time together last summer. I was finally able to be the mom to her that I wanted to be.

I would like her to come visit me this summer also. I live in another state.

However, if she does not I am looking into classes for myself. Is this selfish to think of myself?

2007-06-02 17:41:55 · 8 answers · asked by Stareyes 5 in Mental Health

2007-06-02 17:39:55 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in STDs

I weigh 290 pounds and I am 5'3

2007-06-02 17:39:49 · 18 answers · asked by sharon l 1 in Diet & Fitness

I am interested on getting a breast reduction. I want to know what are good signs to get my insurance to pay for it. My breast are extremely large, heavy, and one of my breast is even larger then the other. I have some blisters on them and sometimes they hurt. Sometimes even my nipples feel like they are about to break off. Sometimes i have back pain, but not all the time. Am I a good candidate for a breast reduction. I get different answers all the time. Im suppose to be going to the doctor so he can see. But i dont want him to find excuses to tell me to ignore this issue. So please tell me would my doctor acknowledge this problem or do you think he will just say "thers nothing wrong, just lose some weight"? Or what do i need to say to persuade him to recommend a surgery for me? If he denies me, should i threaten to file a lawsuit to scare him?

2007-06-02 17:39:46 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Women's Health

2007-06-02 17:31:11 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dental

A friend of mine is trying to kick the meth habit on his on. He has a job therefore no time to go thru the rehab process. His wife and kids depend on him to keep a roof over their heads. He works like 12 hour shifts 6 days a week and it's really hard to just try and stop but he know and wants to badly. Can anyone give me some ideas of what might help him get through this a little easier so he don't relapse.

2007-06-02 17:23:04 · 5 answers · asked by Mystery 1 in Mental Health

2007-06-02 17:19:31 · 5 answers · asked by activia 1 in Other - Diseases

2007-06-02 17:18:06 · 12 answers · asked by icecoldtears4321 1 in Diet & Fitness

wat mst b de treatments .....can ne one plz and kindly se????????

2007-06-02 17:15:44 · 7 answers · asked by Subhadra Roy 1 in Mental Health

2007-06-02 17:13:35 · 2 answers · asked by BeautifulPrincessfromVenus 1 in Other - Diseases

i'm getting braces and i know this is a pretty stupid question...but when u kiss someone(that has braces) do they really lock together? also can u cut the lip of someone when kissing with braces? just wondering.....

2007-06-02 17:11:20 · 9 answers · asked by pisces14 2 in Dental

A while back (4-5 months ago) I was having a really hard time, really stressed, just bad. I had self-injured for a long time before this (not like cutting, but banging my head against walls, scratching myself), and it escalated during this period. We were having a "post secrets" program where I live, and I put up an anonymous "post" that confessed my problem. This was a long time ago, and it's been a long time since I've hurt myself. Today someone (an adult) put a note on it saying I could talk to them about it "off the record". I know talking about it with someone would be a good thing, but it's been a long time since I've regularly self-harmed.
It's just not something I want to talk about, but this is a good opportunity to get it over with. I really don't know what I should do. Help?

2007-06-02 17:10:00 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Mental Health

ok. I have took dance for the past 12 years I have took gymnastics for like 5 but I quit a couple years ago. I am a cheerleader and I run track. but I still can't seem to get like super small like my stomach still has fat on it that i would think we be gone since I do all this stuff. any ideas?

2007-06-02 17:06:43 · 3 answers · asked by a girl who needs help! 1 in Diet & Fitness

2007-06-02 17:05:47 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Diet & Fitness

I want to know because of the article I read on Yahoo! that said anti-freeze has been found in some toothpaste manufactured in China.

2007-06-02 17:03:54 · 6 answers · asked by Bluesunlight 1 in Dental

I want to lose between 60-70 pounds. I have a gym membership and I plan on working out 4-5 times a week. Will eliminating meat from my diet help me lose weight? Any tips?

2007-06-02 17:01:19 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous in Diet & Fitness

2 years ago I Snorted a bunch of aterol then smoked some meth, a couple hours later, i laid down to sleep, but couldn't so I got up and everything went dark and i started to have a seizure. I went to the hospital and they gave me some meds to get the stuff out of my system and slow my heart. A few weeks later I took some lexapro with beer. A few hours later I started to have an anxiety attack. I went to the hospital and found out that I had an eratic hart beat and they had to slow it down with an ivy and meds. Ever since then I have been having anxiety attacks. Not every day, but once in awhile. I thought my heart wasn't beating right and the dr. said that all the adrenaline my brain was releasing was causing me to have a split heart beat. He perscribed me paxil. I took it one day and started freaking out. I had a major anxiety attack. So I never took it again. I have such a phobia of those types of meds so I can't take them. any help? i dont do illegal drugs anymore or drink or smoke.

2007-06-02 16:57:22 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Mental Health

There are 2 explanations about mental illnesses. The scientific one says that they are due to an imbalance in brain neurotrasmiters. The spiritual one says that mental illnesses are caused by spirits. But which one goes first? Is it because the imbalance in brain neurotrasmiters that one is able to perceive things that normal people can´t? or do the spirits attach to our aura cause this chemical imbalance in the brain? Your answer will be very useful

2007-06-02 16:55:23 · 6 answers · asked by Lisa 4 in Mental Health

First off i aint gay or anything, but i am starting to have some hair on my shoulders and back, its not much and not long but i am sure its a matter of time.

Now sooner or later i am going to get rid of it and i would shave it but i hate when the hair starts to grow it gets all ichy and irritating. So i am thinking that i will wax it.

But for a guy to wax his body hair, is this normal? does this make a guy gay? What if i was to wax most of my body hair? What do you think?

2007-06-02 16:53:45 · 6 answers · asked by evilprince 2 in Men's Health

I got a perscription for asprin codien pain pills, like 300-30mg i think, and i have taken vicodin for my back, both the 5 and 10mg. Is the codien stronger or weaker or the same strength as 5 or 10mg hydrocodones? Like on a pain releaver scale where does each on rate?

2007-06-02 16:53:01 · 6 answers · asked by Mikey Sly 3 in Pain & Pain Management

In order for me to go on job interviews and previously to finish school with lots of people I have needed to be reliant on Xanax (legal) to not run to a safe spot from wherever I am. I also have depression and ADHD. Is it Ok to be prescribed so many prescription drugs if it makes me a productive member of society? I feel I will never have an absolutely free choice in taking them one day. Thoughts, please!

2007-06-02 16:52:33 · 7 answers · asked by sliverofdignity 3 in Mental Health

If one has had an eating disorder, but not for very long (4-6 months), how messed up is the metabolism? (it was quite speedy before the disorder)

2007-06-02 16:48:58 · 1 answers · asked by squeakyanimal 4 in Diet & Fitness

I don't have any allergies or illness (my allergies to pollen are gone) but i still cannot breath in my house and school. I told Mom but she just told me to get some sleep, which i do, but it still won't help and my own mother cannot help me. The doctor's clinic is far, far away from my home so I cannot go there myself. What can I do?

2007-06-02 16:48:16 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Health

Or is there a good site where I can research mental disorders? I'm trying to find out more about them for a book I'm writing.
So, is there such a thing (as the disorder above)? I thought I heard about something like that, but I don't know where.
Thanks!

2007-06-02 16:48:08 · 5 answers · asked by The Phantom's Opera 1 in Mental Health

I am a 16 year old 255 pounds, I want to loose 55-60 pounds.

Time Goal- 3 months
I have a diet plan which i made that is run every day for 30 mins(i try to run a mile)
2 times a week weights

Eat fruits instead of sugur stuff.
I am trying the apple cider vinegar idea (tastes soo bad)

*Can some suggest/ comment on my plan

2007-06-02 16:47:48 · 17 answers · asked by Yuuki 1 in Diet & Fitness

What can happen???

2007-06-02 16:47:19 · 8 answers · asked by . 1 in Other - Health

My left breast is at least half a cup larger than my right one. I do sleep on my left side, but I don't think that that's the cause of it. Is this normal? Is there anyway to equal them out other than having surgery done?

2007-06-02 16:45:42 · 7 answers · asked by tealimesky 2 in Women's Health

can i use drysol
like i always smell bad
and i dont think its that im dirty on the outiside
i think its cus of my pores or sumthin
so can i use drysol to solve that and also i smell rite after i take a shower
can idis solve it

2007-06-02 16:42:51 · 2 answers · asked by 22pistal 1 in Other - General Health Care

I am intrigued by the character Dr. House on the TV series "House" because he seems like a man betrayed or disillusioned. That's why he seems to always act cynical. I also have heard that stand-up comics are people who were idealists but have been let down by life. They make jokes to ease the pain. If you once loved life but feel let down or betrayed, how do you regain your former enthusiasm for life, assuming it's still inside you but hiding?

2007-06-02 16:40:54 · 4 answers · asked by holacarinados 4 in Mental Health

2007-06-02 16:37:58 · 4 answers · asked by brandon c 1 in Diet & Fitness