Mental Health - August 2006

2006-08-09 01:32:37 · 1 answers · asked by georgia.walker 1

i think i got it...

2006-08-09 01:07:45 · 4 answers · asked by tapasdesai 1

Just recently started having them again for no apparent reason. Anyone else had this happen, or relapsed on lexapro?

2006-08-09 01:03:11 · 5 answers · asked by KelliD 1

I am absaloutly petrified of thunderstorms. What can I do to get over this?
Funnily enough the lightning doesnt bother me and its the lightning which can harm you. Its the big bang that comes after it that scares me.

2006-08-09 01:02:58 · 13 answers · asked by *Emily* 2

2006-08-09 00:59:30 · 19 answers · asked by *Emily* 2

Come on spill to Auntie Barneyboy, I promise not to laugh.

2006-08-09 00:45:32 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-08-09 00:17:00 · 10 answers · asked by blackflags 1

I just got a job and my feet hurt from standing for 12 hours.

It is a factory where you work with hot plastic molds and it is around 120 and the shoes need to take a lot of pressure from moving fast in the heat.

2006-08-09 00:14:00 · 17 answers · asked by Chris A 1

I am 17, and mentally I am a wreck. I have been depressed for years, I feel lost in my head, lethargic, sometimes moody, insecure, mostly feel miserable and my moods go back and forth throughout the day, talk to myself, socially isolated from the world, pretend I am other people, etc. One minute my mood's pretty good, next minute, something might trigger me and I might be suicidal or feel so worthless and want to die, etc. I find myself becoming more isolated to where I lock the doors from my parents and it makes me feel more secure, for no reason whatsoever. It seems I wake up so often fatigued throughout most of the day, lethargic, and then late at night, I gain ton of energy, pace the floors, feeling creative and I can't sleep and am up all night, full of ideas... then suddenly I get exhausted and feel mentally drained. Sometimes I can feel both fatigued and energized at the same time, if it makes sense. I'm a musician, self-taught, and it's about the only thing I can do well.

2006-08-08 23:37:05 · 11 answers · asked by Reginald VelJohnson 2

shes never gone to the doctor about it or anything, actually ive never mentioned it to her before because im afraid of her reaction. Ive talked to my mom and discussed it with some mutual friends before and they think its a possiblity. I just dont know what to do because she gets so mad about things and its at the point where i may cut off contact with her because i cant deal with her mood swings any longer. i just dont know how to go about talking to her or even how to figure out if she could be bipolar...if anyone could help it would be greatly appreciated

2006-08-08 23:10:34 · 6 answers · asked by emeraldrose 1

2006-08-08 22:27:00 · 22 answers · asked by biggysmiths 1

eye do Muhahahahahah
Told ya I was watching you Thomas F

2006-08-08 22:25:40 · 14 answers · asked by ♪ GOTH CHICK♫ 3

2006-08-08 22:01:30 · 10 answers · asked by jj k 1

I can not belief George W BUSH is the best that the USA can offer as a World Leader - what are you people doing putting this tosser in charge - so much for DEMOCRACY.

2006-08-08 21:50:32 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have read up about this on websites and seem to be reading my life story - it makes a lot of sense. I have had many of these symptoms since childhood (N.B. not the hyperactive variety):

Chronic procrastination, lack of self disciple/motivation
Over eating, binge eating, comfort eating
Internet/TV addiction (usually both at once all day long)
Terrible sense of direction
Poor memory
Lack of intimacy with wife (sleep in separate rooms, very uncomfortable with intimacy)
Very untidy, always losing things
Compulsive spending
Never finishing things, interest switches from one thing to another
Depression

How can I get tested to see if I actually have this or not?

2006-08-08 21:34:40 · 31 answers · asked by BlahDeBlah 2

Whats wrong with me? Its like my brain needs to find something to focus on and worry about.

2006-08-08 21:26:00 · 17 answers · asked by Cops 1

How can I go to sleep? It's one o' clock right now, I'm in CA. And I got an exam tommorow at my college.

2006-08-08 21:14:14 · 11 answers · asked by Walter 5

2006-08-08 20:47:36 · 7 answers · asked by kjh 1

Self-diagnosis followed by self-medication or self-medication followed by self diagnosis?

2006-08-08 20:10:17 · 9 answers · asked by Just Ask 2

2006-08-08 20:07:58 · 10 answers · asked by tidybird 1

in the past few years I have found myself counting items and tracing objects with my mind like if i see manny letters of shapes on an object I will count how many shapes or items are in the object and also trace it.

2006-08-08 20:06:55 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

Ok, I do this every year. I get really nervous about starting school again. I feel like I'm going to throw up everytime I even think about it and I've been going to the same school since 1st grade. But I'm going to be in 10th is it still normal for me to get so nervous. I've been thinking about asking my mom and dad if I could try and do this online high school thing. I don't know if I'm just overreacting or something.

2006-08-08 19:58:06 · 28 answers · asked by angel1919 2

2006-08-08 19:42:15 · 5 answers · asked by Salsa 3

I know that just from an online description, no one can really "diagnose" me. I was just wondering what you think about this. I am in my teens, and I feel like a have "butterflies" a lot, even if there is nothing to be nervous or anxious about. I don't want to be afraid in my own house anymore. I feel tired a lot, even if I've gotten 9 hours of sleep. Sometimes I wonder if anxiety is draining my energy. I have some unreasonable fears, too. The dark scares me somewhat, and I'm also sometimes afraid that there could be a killer in my house. I know it sounds ridiculous. I have terrible stage-fright, and this is one fear that really gets in the way sometimes. I once had an audition to get into an orchestra, and I think I might have had a panic attack. My heart was beating fast, I was sweating, my arms started to tingle, and I even felt a little lightheaded. There is nothing traumatic that has happened to me that would have caused any of this. I'd be relieved to know what this might be!

2006-08-08 19:40:32 · 10 answers · asked by tumblingtumblers 2

2006-08-08 19:19:44 · 6 answers · asked by DEEPAN 2

So I know this is a hard task in life that a lot of people struggle with, but I was hoping that some of you could give me a few tips on things I can do to learn more about myself. I dunno..i feel like if someone were to ask me what my hobbies were and what I'm like and what I'm interested in..I wouldnt know what to say. Like there are some people who have a list of things they are very passionate about, and they know what their best qualities are and worst qualities are..they know what they would like to learn in the future, and they know how much potential they have and what their talents are..I'm not sure about any of that really..i know i like being on the comp and going out with friends..but there has definitely gotta be more going on that I havent discovered yet. So please, if u can, give me some advice on how i can become better acquainted with myself. And please be serious about this.

2006-08-08 19:04:40 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

I've been dealing with some emotional issues for years now and finally decided to see a therapist. My main concerns were depression and issues with concentration/productivity, but the therapist believes I'm bipolar. It will take me a while to get to a psychiatrist for a diagnoses so I saw my physician about getting back on meds in the meantime. I showed him one of my ADD tests (without mentioning any bipolar theories) and he too, thinks this may be BD.
I know I have depression and extreme anger management issues, but I don't have mania. I have "high" moods where I feel great for no reason, impulsively spend money, overeat, drink too much, and have excessive energy. HOWEVER, the highs don't last long, I can't go without sleep, and I never experience increased productivity.
I'd be okay with a bipolar diagnoses because it means a reason behind the way I've been feeling/acting for the past ten years (I'm 21) and maybe finding solutions, but bipolar just doesn't fit! Thoughts?

2006-08-08 18:41:37 · 8 answers · asked by Altus04 4

My friends always tell me that i worry too much and that i make too big of a deal out of everything..

2006-08-08 18:36:55 · 3 answers · asked by me 3

I guess I would feel better to know there are others out there who are in the same boat as I. About four months ago (I cannot think of a reason why) I felt my heart pounding, I started breathing heavy, and sweating slightly. I then felt my legs tingling. I thought I was having a heart attack and was dying. I later learned it was probably a panic attack. I'm not convinced because I did have a really strong cup of coffee before hand, and perhaps it was a reacaction to the caffenne. At times I feel like I can't swallow. When I eat I feel as if I am going to choke, and now I avoid eating out in front of someone (it seems worse when someone is sitting across from me). I convince myself that I will choke, and it is very hard to swallow. Other times I feel like I have to swallow because of excess saliva or mucus in my throat, but even then its hard to swallow. And lastely I sometimes don't feel myself, like I'm depressed. I fear I'm going crazy, but then I don't. Any ideas?

2006-08-08 18:27:59 · 13 answers · asked by JR 4

Sometimes when I'm away from my twin brother, I feel that I can communicate with him at another level. It's this weird feeling. I don't know how to describle it. I know what he wants, needs, hates, etc... I don't exactly know how to explain it. Whenever my brother and I eat out, I always know what to order for him, even if I don't verbally ask. Or when I'm taking a test and get stumped on a question, my brother is able to assist me without physically being there. It's weird. We can read each other's minds. So yeah... Am I weird?

2006-08-08 17:43:18 · 6 answers · asked by G-Minor 3