Mental Health - September 2006

A woman has a child that is mildly mentally challenged (cannot talk and is over-active), but she is a great mom to her child. She has a girlfriend who is very cool; they hang out, talk, laugh, and just do all around girl stuff. However, when the mom with the special needs child needs a sitter, she can't count on her girlfriend to watch her kid. Is it wrong to be upset at the friend for not wanting to assist or support her when it comes to watching her kid? Why do you think the girlfriend doesn't want to watch the kid? Is she afraid that maybe she can't handle the responsibility?

2006-09-05 13:14:14 · 6 answers · asked by Inquiring mind wants to know.. 2

I've been suicidal for past month. Failed attempt a couple weeks. Thought I was better, but in early morning hours I was really struggling. I couldn't find the number for a national hotline so I called the one for my state's hotline. (I live in a very backward state, by the way). Told the woman my problem and that I was unable to get in contact with my psychiatrist. Said I was at the end of my rope and I knew I needed help. Her response was this doesn't sound like an emergency. You need prevention instead. Then there was silence as if she didn't know--or care--what else to say. I told her thanks for nothing and hung up. Spent rest of night driving around to try to take my mind off matters. Still shaky today, but doing somewhat better. Eventually I hope to hear from my doctor. Did I overreact? At this point, there is little in my life to keep me going. I'm calm and determined to do what I think needs to be done. Thanks for your advice.

2006-09-05 12:53:25 · 17 answers · asked by goldie 6

We want to move to Tennesse and we have a child that has mental problems and she is 23 yrs. old. And i want to ask is there any programs that are in home support services! Or else benifits!

Thank You!

2006-09-05 12:51:06 · 2 answers · asked by lapatskiy 1

I have irrational fears and a co-dependancy problem that is causing fights with my husband....he tries to be understanding but it is hard on him too. I dont want to take meds because they have too many side effects.

2006-09-05 12:46:32 · 18 answers · asked by Lisa 3

So far I have noticed that I am extra hungry BUT I am retaining a lot of fluid (which is very uncomfortable) and some bizarre dreams...

2006-09-05 12:40:05 · 11 answers · asked by tracy r 3

Over the past few days I have lost a lot. My fiance, a few friends, (including my best friend from childhood) and a few other things. I have nobody to talk to about any of it. (I've always been the shoulder for everyone else to cry on but now that the shoe is on the other foot, nobody wants to be there for me.) I have felt depressed alot of times in my life but it's never been this bad before. I have this feeling I've never had before, this hopeless feeling and I'm really afraid of what I may do. I don't know where to turn to, can anyone tell me what I can do?

2006-09-05 12:20:03 · 13 answers · asked by real_sweetheart_76 5

i am getting the urge to clean the fridge again! i cleaned it out yesterday! and the day before that! then i tried to clean the pantry and freezer, but mom came home with groceries! how can i stop feeling like i need to clean it?

2006-09-05 12:16:22 · 12 answers · asked by . 3

its all natural :-)

2006-09-05 12:16:02 · 17 answers · asked by ? 1

2006-09-05 12:10:21 · 8 answers · asked by Jessica A. 1

And if so do i need help? should i tell someone or keep it quiet? 2 of my friends found out and went crazy on me so i told them i would stop...but i just cant, i swear the blade calls to me....

2006-09-05 11:57:53 · 22 answers · asked by Jessica A. 1

Whats up guys, I got a problem, I've gone through about 17 or 18 jobs now. The problem is I can never keep a job without either confliciting with one of the workers or boss or finding an easy enoughjob that doesn't make me want to cry before I go in. I know I need a lot of pshychological help but thers no chance of that so i've given myself permission to find a situation that works and smoke what works to keep me optimistic. I've worked at factories, they're way to fast paced, I've telemarketed, thats too hard, (Stress/sale consistancy), I've done data entry for a relatively easy contract it wasn't 10 key stroke #'s (plus I was allowed to listen to music). I've done a lot of things, department stores etc. I'm about to move to Toronto Canada and I want to know, whats something that would leave me be to myself, I could possibly listen to music, doesn't require a super amount of effort, and I could smoke at? Custodian? Night Security? i don't have a liscence and a recluse stoner

2006-09-05 11:53:17 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

It's true... I went to school today and there's this murderous voice in my head... every person I see, I can see myself killing them or causing them pain in some way... It's scaring me...
This is worst I've ever felt mentally... the depression seems to be coming back on full force and I don't know what to do with it...
It's not like I'd kill anybody... I have too much self control. I can't approach my guidance counselor and talk to her about it because how does one go about doing such a thing, "Well, geez, ma'am, I'm having murderous and suicidal thoughts. In fact, I can imagine putting a gun to your head and pulling the trigger. Please send me to the nearest psyche ward before I do something bad. Oh, and don't tell my parents..."
I just dont know what to do and I dont want that VOICE to consume me...

2006-09-05 11:39:44 · 26 answers · asked by misery 7

2006-09-05 11:32:49 · 14 answers · asked by teh_sexi_hotttie 4

Lately I'm feeling like a failure in life. I'm in my late 20's by the way. I have close friends and family, but I feel very alone and lost. I don't like my job, and am going through a breakup after a 2 yr relationship. I don't know if these are just normal blues, but I cry suddenly for no reason and am very tired all of the time. Any suggestions on seeing things in a clearer light?

2006-09-05 11:28:22 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-09-05 11:12:49 · 15 answers · asked by martin f 2

about 8 months ago i was in a coma for no reason..
even to this day, noone ever has known what happened
i never took drugs or drank..
it just happened one day,
and at first i kinda forgot about it, but its really gotten to me lately.
i just want to know why? it makes me wonder if it is gonna happen again??
i dont know.. just wondering about any thoughts?
thanks.

2006-09-05 11:06:50 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

theyre often of me having weird physco powers where if i look at someone a certain way, they split in half or their head rolls off and they start squirting out blood. its really scary and even if i read of watch something happy i might still have one of these.

i put this in mental health because mental is like our brain, right? and brains equal nightmares. but anyways, if anyone knows how to stop these without telling me to get down and pray or spend money, please tell me.

2006-09-05 10:51:48 · 18 answers · asked by Invader Zim 2

Would you give up or try to cope with these new things happening in your life ?

2006-09-05 10:51:46 · 13 answers · asked by Grace 2

why is it when a scum bag like huntley tries to kill himself after what he has done our prison offices have to bring him back to life unlike the poor two girls he murdered

2006-09-05 10:51:28 · 31 answers · asked by Anonymous

Hey guys did you know Steve Irwin the Crocodile hunter is dead?
I have watched this man since he first was on television. He had an untimley death and think the world will miss him. Steve once said that if he was killed by an animal he'd want the footage to be shown nationally. Do you think it will be shown?

2006-09-05 10:44:20 · 13 answers · asked by kindchampion 1

Hi people, my doc gave me gave some Valium Said it would carm me down when i panic for no reason. But i'm really worryed about taking them i know they might carm me down but just really worryed about them. I also heard once u start taking them its hard to stop. Are they really any good? how long they take to work? What do they make u feel like?

Any help on this please

2006-09-05 10:40:23 · 27 answers · asked by powder_blue101 1

Since like yesterday, and I'm usually happy but now I feel weird, depressed, like nothing makes sense to me and I don't get any satisfaction for anything. I feel like life doesn't make any sense to me. Any advice?

2006-09-05 10:31:16 · 11 answers · asked by Josh 2

Has anybody ever tried hypnosis for therapeutic reasons? If so can you comment on your experience?

2006-09-05 10:28:26 · 8 answers · asked by Trevor L 2

2006-09-05 10:02:28 · 12 answers · asked by Richie K 1

2006-09-05 09:55:49 · 16 answers · asked by john b 1

I'm afraid that my workplace will find out from the insurance co.

2006-09-05 09:48:43 · 12 answers · asked by jmswotton 2

what are the symptoms? how can you get it? how do you get rid of it etc? i tried looking on websites but i dont understand really...

2006-09-05 09:42:47 · 14 answers · asked by stupid 1

2006-09-05 09:36:49 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-09-05 09:34:38 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

I was just possibly identified as bi-polar, and i want to make sure that is the right medicine for me to be trying.

2006-09-05 09:15:23 · 9 answers · asked by allison z 1