Health - 5 August 2007

2007-08-05 14:40:50 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous in Diet & Fitness

In 8th grade I started dating. About 5 months into it he became abusive. It started with names and comments (calling me fat, ugly, etc) and turned into sexual/physical abuse (punching until bruising, causing cuts that bleed)One of my good friends told the social worker and he told the principal. The principal didn't do anything, and I kept pushing for my ex boyfriend to get in trouble. I was soon told that if I didn't stop complaining about him I would get in trouble.
At the time I was suffering from depression and cutting. The principal told me that I was the cause of all the problems in the school. I was also seeing a therapist, and she called the social worker and the principal pretended to be him so she'd tell him what was going on w/ me.

I now suffer from depression, cutting, and severe anorexia.

I have 2 questions regarding this..
1.Am I being over dramatic about something that happened 3 years ago?

2.How much trouble could both of them got into had I taken further action?

2007-08-05 14:40:47 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Mental Health

I drink about 3-4 cans of coke//pepsi everyday and 1 cup of water. I never eat candy though

2007-08-05 14:38:52 · 30 answers · asked by asherenopo 2 in Diabetes

2007-08-05 14:36:54 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dental

Likewise you are ugly because you think you are.

2007-08-05 14:35:06 · 6 answers · asked by do everything 1 in Mental Health

I worry and obsess over things. Example: I write with two friends. One friend has added something to our story that I'm afraid (in my mind, certain) will offend the other friend, since its been a touchy issue in the past. I'm sitting here worrying and obsessing over it until I feel sick to my stomach, and I keep thinking of all the horrible possibilities that may come true- that they'll argue and one or the other will leave our writing circle, that the whole thing will be changed or ruined forever, etc.. I know its not logical for me to worry so strongly over something that hasn't happened yet, and may not happen at all- but I almost feel like if I try not to worry, its sure to happen. And I can't just tell myself not to think about it. It never helps
This happens constantly, with many different things. I've posted questions here before about anxiety disorders, but does this qualify there? I'm so tired of worrying and obsessing over things like this. Right now I just feel miserable

2007-08-05 14:28:41 · 13 answers · asked by piratewench 5 in Mental Health

I'd like to get back into shape in a quick, but reasonable period of time. I'm not overweight, just 'flabby' with few defined muscles. How can I get healthier and back into shape?

2007-08-05 14:27:56 · 14 answers · asked by andrewskonfusion 2 in Diet & Fitness

There's like this little bump forming near the lash line and it hurts when I blink. Is it infected? UGHHH.

2007-08-05 14:26:42 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Optical

I am itching to do my daily walk but my anxiety is making me feel...well, anxious.

Is it okay to go for a walk and get rid of my anxiety?

And are there any creative ways to "talk yourself" out of a panic/anxiety attack (especially a really bad one)?

2007-08-05 14:26:19 · 18 answers · asked by chrstnwrtr 7 in Mental Health

I am getting two of my impacted wisdom teeth removed next week. I am getting put under IV sedation. Anyone else had impacted wisdom teeth removed? Can you share your experiences?

2007-08-05 14:21:13 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dental

Ok... To start I will say I have bipolar. I have had a really depressed time lately... I have the IUD, but I keep like seeing myself pregnant and thinking I am... I mean it is a possibility but I dont know... I have been really depressed... I feel like crying... I feel like some of my life is fake and other is real... that is exactally how I feel. I am really worried... I feel like I am going crazy... Not just saying it... I feel like I am totally out of it..

Please dont say go get mental help or anything rude... I go to counseling and it dont help... I go there with my own research and that is how I get anything figured out with my health.

2007-08-05 14:21:10 · 8 answers · asked by Megan Michelle 4 in Mental Health

i've been cutting for about a year now and really want to stop but i cant stop without a therapist... i need some way of telling my parents...without letting them get too disappointed in me..

2007-08-05 14:19:53 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Mental Health

They serve no purpose on men. Why are they there?

2007-08-05 14:16:25 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Men's Health

2007-08-05 14:15:39 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Diet & Fitness

if not then what is a male hernia?

2007-08-05 14:14:21 · 15 answers · asked by Razgriz01 4 in Men's Health

I am really down lately. My marriage is in trouble, my son is disabled and it is difficult at times, I lost a great paying job and now work for much less and I just feel like everything is down on me. My husband is never ever home so I have no help or no support, my folks are both dead and my brother is estranged out of state somewhere. My friends are minimal since my husband has driven them away with his nasty drunken self. Should I worry that I cry off and on during the day?

2007-08-05 14:06:57 · 32 answers · asked by Samantha 3 in Mental Health

My boyfriend is a recovering alcoholic and relapsed for a few days. He stopped about 12 hrs ago but has to go to work tomorrow and his hands will shake. He's panicked, should I give him Advil, sugar,carbs, benadryl, calcium? Will anything help him not shake. He will be going back to AA meetings but what can we do right now?

2007-08-05 14:05:12 · 13 answers · asked by K s 2 in Other - Diseases

I got it when I was getting off a motorcycle a few hours ago. It's starting to bubble.

2007-08-05 14:04:29 · 29 answers · asked by Moll 3 in First Aid

2007-08-05 13:57:22 · 8 answers · asked by rainbow 1 in Injuries

I am trying to lose weight, 100lbs. I have already lost 16lbs through diet, moderation, and exercise (so please don't say exercise and change diet per I'm already doing that).

The problem I'm having is trying to stay regular (don't want to take harsh laxatives - correctol) while still losing weight (per I gain weight if I eat a lot of fiber - because of carbs intake (i think) - the doctor recommended a low-carb life style because of my PCOS).

Anyway, I am thinking of taking something like "flush the Fat with Internal Flush" (it's all natural).

It has:
Proprietary blend
Psyllium Seed Powder
Flaxseed Powder
Cascara Sagrada Bark Powder
Rhubarb Root Powder
Goldenseal Root Powder
Ginger Root
Fennel Seed
Marshmallow Root
Slippery Elm Bark
Raspberry Leaves

I have taken products with psyllium husk in it before in the past and have not excessively ran to the bathroom like others describe with other products. Will this make me regular & help aid in weight loss?

Thanks

2007-08-05 13:55:02 · 46 answers · asked by EILISHA 3 in Diet & Fitness

Hi. I am a professional counselor and I am home a lot in the evening with nothing to do while I wait for my fiance (from India) to come online. So, I looked into it and there are a few sites where you can join to help people online. I know a lot of people don't want to go into an office or they just have simple questions...so I thought it would be really neat to do it a couple hours a week. I'd love to help more people. The link to my profile on the site is: http://www.kasamba.com/hannah-merton so, if you're willing to go look at it and then tell me what you think, that would be great! We online counselors can use phone, webcam and voice...so it's not like you're talking to some phantom...I think it's neat but I also can see how some people would be skeptical. So, I'd like to know your opinions.

2007-08-05 13:43:53 · 10 answers · asked by Jazmin 2 in Mental Health

I want to lose about 20-25 pounds. I know it might take like 3 months, but I want to do it. The only problem is, is that I have no control over food, and I am never in the mood to excercise. Okay, first off, I eat healthy. I don't think I eat too much. But I do think that I have my share of junk food each day. I don't eat alot of junk food though, Lately, I have been drinking alot of tea with sugar and lemon juice. By at least October, or the end of October, I want to lose 20-25 pounds. I want to be able to excercise by either, doing the 1,2 or 3 mile walk by Leslie Sansone, the Ab video by Denise Austin, run 1-3 miles a day, and biking about 2-4 miles a day. Those are the only excercises I want to do. Does anybody have any suggestions for what order I should do the excercises and what meal plan I should go by?

2007-08-05 13:40:06 · 2 answers · asked by KU! 3 in Diet & Fitness

I just got back from band camp in South Carolinia were it was pretty humid... I'm not sure if it is actually a heat rash, but I'm pretty sure it is.... but what i want to know is what is it and how can I make it go away fast?? It is red and looks splotchy and hurts really badly when it is rubbed agianst something.

2007-08-05 13:38:45 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Skin Conditions

the package says take 2 a day... does that mean u take 2 at the same time...or like one in the mourning and one at night???

2007-08-05 13:38:03 · 3 answers · asked by Sam 1 in Skin Conditions

question is recently i have some small headaches/tension headaches and i am 38weeks pregnant and my vision at times can be blurry because of it just wanting 2 know if that is common or should i get an eye check up my last check was last year and they says everything was all good i have perfect vision

2007-08-05 13:33:18 · 6 answers · asked by mummy of 2gorgeous boys 3 in Optical

if i jog for 20 minutes and bike ride everyday, and eat about 500 calories a day, will i lose weight?
here as an example of what i would eat:
breakfast: black coffee or tea [0 cals]
lunch: 1 power bar [230 cals]
snack: dannon's light n fit yogurt, which is fat free [60 cals]
dinner: small salad [250 cals]

2007-08-05 13:32:48 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Diet & Fitness

iv been in the closset now for 6 years i want people to know but im affraid theyll never speak to me again and i sleep at guys houses all the time and theyll wanna bash me cas im GAY help me plz!!!!

2007-08-05 13:32:02 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Mental Health

my friend told me today that he read somewhere that antiperspirant in deodorant, the aluminum used in it or something, caused cancer...has anyone else heard about this? is it really true?...

2007-08-05 13:32:02 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cancer

what medication ar you on to treat your rheumatoid arthritis (RA) i have had this since birth i have been on loads of different medication just curious to see what other people are on and see how they help you as i am changing my medication

2007-08-05 13:30:52 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

if i have a very small and very lightly colored yellow spot on my eye should i be worried? it doesn't bother me or anything and i was at the eye doctor getting my check up a few months ago and she said everything was good and healthly, and i don't wear contacts...

2007-08-05 13:29:15 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Optical