Mental Health - September 2006

I've always suspected that I've had social anxiety but never thought anything of it, I've just learned to deal with it and forced myself to act normally...but it's getting worse and I think it's a little out of control now, it's really affecting my career...as in I can't get started because of it...and it's really stressing me out. Anyone out there deal with this?

2006-09-18 05:52:29 · 13 answers · asked by Passionate 2

I'm always afraid something embarrassing will happen to me like my stomach will growl really loud, or I'll have toilet paper stuck to my shoe, or I'll fall on my face. Why do I worry about this crap? It's ruining my life. I get so nervous every morning. I'm seeing a counselor.. and hoping it will help. Does anyone else worry daily about trivial stuff?

2006-09-18 05:42:16 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

My father has reverted back to me being 16 years old again but I am 48. I visit him at his house every day to take care of him and I also spend at least 4 nights with him to make sure all is safe. All of my "stuff' is pushed in the background.
I tell my fiance that I need to take of care of my dad. He understands but I can see our relationship is suffering because of this. Because of my dad thinking I am 16 again I actually have to sneek out of the house to go back to where I live and then get up about 4:00 AM and sneak back into my dads house so he will not know I have been gone.
This is getting old but I need to take care of my dad.
I would like suggestions on what to do beside putting my father in a nursing home.
Sorry for going on so, but just talking about it helps.
Thanks.

2006-09-18 05:37:35 · 14 answers · asked by dotsycat 2

I even begged for some answers when I edited the question.

2006-09-18 05:31:00 · 5 answers · asked by oatie 6

i am interested in helping women in distress/ mild emotional or adjustment problems and want to link with others working in this area

2006-09-18 05:09:19 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-09-18 04:56:27 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

The person that lives for the "journey?" ---or--- The person that lives for the goal? Substantiate your choice. Please restrict your answers to these two options only. (I know there are probably more).

2006-09-18 04:42:06 · 13 answers · asked by Lake Lover 6

does anyone know what cognitive needs are in maslow's hierarchy.

2006-09-18 04:37:43 · 6 answers · asked by andydee 1

I still think more or less the same as when I was young. Why are so many of my generation so boring with no sence of adventure?

I used to skydive when young and would love to do it again

2006-09-18 04:01:06 · 20 answers · asked by bwadsp 5

2006-09-18 04:00:30 · 11 answers · asked by MA 1

So I have been on numerous depression and anxiety medications over the past 6 years until now it was one ex: just welbutrin, or just effexor, just prozac etc... I just recently started going to a new doctor (about 3 months now) who now has me taking daily doses: 60mg of adderall, 150mg of effexor, and 150mg of welbutrin possibly going up to 300mg on welbutrin...
this just seems to me like alot of medicine on a daily basis... and i don't know anyone who takes these kinds of medicines at least not all together everyday...
so far the adderall and effexor have been working better than anything ive been on in the past, but not to what my doc. expected, so he upped the effexor and that didn't work (just made me very agitated) so now he added welbutrin and took the effexor back down to 150... anyone else out there on this many meds, or know what level of happiness I am supposed to be accomplishing with all of this? I've never really been what they call "happy" ever.

2006-09-18 03:52:36 · 7 answers · asked by BeachLvr2006 3

My doctor prescribed Lexapro for me and I didn't even finish the starter pack.... I went on 10 mg for 1 week and a day
(8 days). I couldn't eat or really do anything, and in the mornings I would whake up and be paniced. They did help me stay calm some but other times it was just worse. I could never eat and I lost a lot of weight(I'm small to begin with) and I'm still depressed to this day. My main cause for depression is this http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AsK6Qlk1FeJ7hPtHt1LRUT7sy6IX?qid=20060913074323AAi8GKX. Just go to the link and please read.... I ended up clearing everything up to my girlfriend yesterday and she cried some. Then she wrote me and email and said she doesn't hold it against me and she trusts me. I cried so much when telling her and now today is the day after and I'm still upset. I worry so much about this relationship. Does it get better as I get older? I'm 17. I hope I did the right thing by telling her. It didn't bother her as much as i thought.

2006-09-18 03:46:00 · 3 answers · asked by John 1

I had some blood tests about 5 years ago for depression. The tests were negative.
Could it be possible for me to be depressed now? Is it possible to have depression and it NOT show up on blood tests?

2006-09-18 03:22:57 · 24 answers · asked by misscongeniality711 2

not necessarily depressed but easily irritable and moody due to work stress etc. Liked effexor but made sleepy and low sex drive. Does anyone know of med that may help, without the sexual side effects, other than Welbutrin? Alredy tried Lexapro, made to sleepy/tired. Is there anyone taking something that is working well for them that I may suggest to my DR?

2006-09-18 03:22:29 · 10 answers · asked by scoot 1

Is there a good site for finding the meanings of dreams, I have been searching but the ones that I have found have very limited information.
A place thats helps decode the mood of the dream aswell.

2006-09-18 02:56:02 · 10 answers · asked by 21/f/mn 1

Acute paranoid schizophrenia
paranoid schizophrenia
schizoaffective
bi-polar
Obcessive compulsive disorder
Depression
Psychosis of the mind

I still do not believe I have the disorders above, how can I actually believe it. I dont feel like i ever will.

2006-09-18 02:51:55 · 18 answers · asked by wantedman 2

2006-09-18 02:47:09 · 3 answers · asked by sasha 1

I think that one of the drugs I was on for allergies was making me depressed. I was overeating uncontrollably, sleeping constantly, and feeling extremely depressed. Even people at my work and my family commented on my mood changes. Once I realized what it was, I stopped taking the medication, and I have been feeling better since.
Lately, however, I have been having trouble sleeping. I was sleeping soundly 9-10 hours per night. Now I can't fall asleep, sleep lightly, and wake up at 3am every morning, wide awake.
I feel like I may be depressed, but I am not sure if maybe it is just stressed.
What other syptoms should I be looking for.
I am going to the doctors in a few weeks, and I am wondering if I should mention this.
How do I approach it? I am comfortable with my doctor, but I just don't really know what to say.

2006-09-18 02:46:55 · 7 answers · asked by misscongeniality711 2

Can anyone suggest me? How to know if some person is really suffering from mental problem or his behavior is due to some drug abuse.

Recently I have seen one movie "Lage Rahe Munna Bhai". In this movie one doctor pointed out chemical imbalance?

What is chemical imbalance?

2006-09-18 02:46:17 · 4 answers · asked by Sanjay Kumar 1

i reacently lost my baby neice who i loved like my own she was 7 weeks old and i cant stop the pain from hurting i miss her so much has any one got any tips on how to get over something like this please help

2006-09-18 02:41:43 · 34 answers · asked by Loz 2

how do U kno if U have ADD or jus space out 2 much....what exactly is ADD...my frinds tell me I act like i have it but i jus dont understand....I jus cant focus for a long period of time b/c lil things can distract me...&& i 4get what i was doin or talkin about after a few minutes...WUTS WRONG WITH ME...HELLP...IM BEIN SERIOUS

2006-09-18 02:27:35 · 5 answers · asked by nanahomie116 4

I am going to the doctor soon but I would just like to hear other's opinions. I have been married for 9 months and have been on birth control for about about 11 months. Last night we were with friends and I just got really angry for no reason, couldn't say a word to anyone and just needed to be alone. I went and sat in the bathroom for a while and then started crying. This has happened a few times before. I also have feelings of hate toward myself, I never feel good enough or pretty enough. Lately I have been crying about once a week, but I think I cried every night this past weekend. My husband is wonderful to me and just concerned. What could be wrong w/ me?!? I need help because this could make our marriage hell and destroy friendships....

2006-09-18 02:09:21 · 18 answers · asked by Me 2

2006-09-18 01:39:46 · 11 answers · asked by Me 2

Why when someone gets angry or upset they take put that negative energy through eating more food or doing housework, aggressively?
Why no longer enjoy doing something? This is miserable

2006-09-18 01:39:37 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-09-18 01:27:08 · 25 answers · asked by Kayber 1

2006-09-18 01:05:31 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

i wake up in the middle of the night soaked in sweat, and when i go shopping it pours out of me, grrrrrrrrr

2006-09-18 00:46:56 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

now,i am 22,but i think it is enough...
what can i do? there is no gole in my life,even if there is,i can not acchive them

2006-09-18 00:41:24 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous

i love watching fireworks but HATE the concept of them... the pain they cause animals is so sad

2006-09-18 00:22:28 · 16 answers · asked by gem 3

or both.

2006-09-17 23:45:02 · 8 answers · asked by *SugaryLips* 3