Mental Health - October 2006

i cannot afford to see a psyciatrist because i have no health insurance.

2006-10-03 15:49:53 · 6 answers · asked by zack 1

I have been a heavy drinker/binge drinker for much of my 20s and 30s and since being married have been drinking almost daily to excess - about a six-pack of beer or too much hard liquor or wine most days per week after work. I used it to escape from the stress of my job and my wife did too - it was a big part of ou rlife. Then all of a sudden I quit drinking on my own - was just sick of it and was worried about my health, and my wife's pregnancy and her quitting drinking made it an easy decision to quit since we always got drunk together in the past and now she had quit. So yes I have quit, and have gotten past the phase of desiring it (that was a hard phase - driving home without picking up a six pack of beer!), but now I am bored and depressed and anxious a lot. Mainly a heavy depression - an emptiness. My questions are, how does an alcoholic/abuser make the transition to a sober life and not be depressed/anxious. I cannot take antidepressants - bad reactions to them.

2006-10-03 15:31:02 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

I was just put on it for anxiety/and obsessions and I keep reading about horrible side effects, making people suicidal, and and weight gain. I'm starting to get nervous about taking it. Its only been two days so far.

2006-10-03 15:12:32 · 6 answers · asked by Other 2

2006-10-03 14:58:45 · 20 answers · asked by woop woop 3

I know somebody who is a drug addict (pills and cocaine) and was put in the hospital for overdose. Last I heard he was on suicide watch. What does that entail?

2006-10-03 14:49:46 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

what holds you back from admitting it? Do you WANT help... do you obsess about how to change it but don't have the courage to do so?

2006-10-03 14:48:51 · 8 answers · asked by moejaymom 3

What are the new appropriate behaviors and social skills relative to counseling teens?

2006-10-03 14:47:36 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

What are the duties of a behavioral specialist for young teenages ?

2006-10-03 14:29:41 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I've been suffering for years & am pretty scared to try any medications like that but I've got an appt. next week with a psychiatrist. Does anyone know?

2006-10-03 14:26:03 · 10 answers · asked by Weeber 2

If someone is COLOR BLIND do they have color dreams? and if someone is BLIND do they have dreams of actuall people or objects???

2006-10-03 14:25:59 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

It puzzles me so...

2006-10-03 14:16:49 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

Has anyone ever gotten really depressed and get insecure about everything? I have depression and when I'm going through a rough time, I get insecure about the way I look, the way I talk, the way I act, who I am, and even my whole identity as a girl. I start to doubt everything that I have felt for a long time. I doubt that I am straight, even though I am attracted to guys and I had a boyfriend for 8 months. It's like I don't trust myself. Is it normal to get this insecure? When I'm not depressed I am fine. I have some insecurities, but they don't control my thoughts.

2006-10-03 14:04:10 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

My mom won't take me to the doctor, and I don't want to me put on med. I don't want to kill my self of hurt any body or any thing.

2006-10-03 13:55:12 · 13 answers · asked by Evilbunnyfarts 2

Whenever I ask someone, I get different answers, or answers that seem to be pulled out of someones ***. Does anyone have a solid response to the question? How likely is death?

Also, if you have one beer while your on a relatively low dosage of an anti-depressant, is it bad?
Does it depend on the anti depressant? Like does Zoloft have a different effect with alcohol then wellbutrin?

2006-10-03 13:54:12 · 23 answers · asked by Donnie Dragon 2

i see a therapist for my depression...do you think i will be cured?

2006-10-03 13:43:11 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

serious question...why do people do it?

2006-10-03 13:42:11 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I need help with social anxiety and depression? Since I can remember I was always feeling anxious and tense around group of people. I didnt know what was wrong though. I remember sitting in school in class or being in church and couldn't wait till leave it as soon as possible. And when I was out of there I felt so much better. I never knew what was the problem. I was 14 back than.Now I am 21 and I know that I suffer from social anxiety and depression. I get panic attacks whenever I try to socialize. It made my life miserable.I stop at the red light and I think everybody is looking at me and I get panic attacks. I can't even talk on the phone anymore. Its really hard for me to go to grocery store,I know if someone will talk to me I will get panic attack. It have been this intense for last 3 years. I dont have any friends now even though I used to have lots.I stayed home most the last 3 years having agrophobia. I need help,how can I beat it?Where did it came from? Any help appreciated.

2006-10-03 13:36:36 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

i can't fully accept or love myself, if i could have a face transplant or lyposuction 2morrow, i would, anybody else had this problem, and if so, how did they deal with it.

i've been told that because i am nineteen, i shouldnt be having these problems.

2006-10-03 13:21:43 · 21 answers · asked by Brutal_Yet_Beautiful 2

2006-10-03 12:59:23 · 20 answers · asked by Dr. Mojo 3

Today at school my teacher was reviewing a story we were working on and said something related to death. For some reason my heart started to beat fast, I got hot, and thought I was about to die and kept repeating that in my head. So I excused myself to the bathroom and calmed myself down. My questions are: Why do Panic Attacks happen? and How can I make them stop?

2006-10-03 12:52:55 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-10-03 12:52:08 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

My sister has bipolar. She just turned 18 and currently has no job. She only has one month of prescription medication left. She just moved across the country to stay with me because her mother can no longer take care of her. I am trying to find some kind of insurance or program that will allow her to see another psychiatrist and get medication for her condition before she runs out. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

2006-10-03 12:25:05 · 7 answers · asked by Anthony L 3

and i find it difficult to talk to girls when im having a low mood, my girl friend on my messenger list asked me to go on messenger and speak, but im stuck for words and to self absorbed in myself and my low mood to speak...ive known hur for a year and have really got a good relashionship goin....however she doesnt really no the deal with my situation and my mental health...i dont want to lose hur she lives in can ada an me the uk im 29 and male, shes 20

2006-10-03 12:20:07 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

i am considering purchasing a light box to see if i can prevent or soften an oncoming depression.. my cycles seem to correspond with waxing and waning sunlight. looking for scientific research.

2006-10-03 12:01:06 · 9 answers · asked by Gin 1

Homework question for pharmacology and I cannot find Sparine in my drug book. The above question is for someone admitted to the hospital and is taking Sparine (promazine).

2006-10-03 12:00:20 · 6 answers · asked by Nursing Student 1

Would you be shocked if you were over at a friends house and saw a bottle of antidepressants on the counter? And how so? Would you confront them about it?

2006-10-03 11:27:49 · 25 answers · asked by S 1

Is cutting serious? I sort of cut, sometimes I scratch. I once scratched off layers of skin. It was really red and bloody, and I still have huge scars. But oh well. I'm crazy. I think my teacher was looking at my arm today when I was picking up papers, and probably wondered why a wear a ton of black bracelets? Do teachers ever suspect these things?

2006-10-03 11:22:12 · 16 answers · asked by 1 1

2006-10-03 11:12:12 · 9 answers · asked by S 1

2006-10-03 10:57:42 · 13 answers · asked by S 1

I had experienced depression two years ago, took Prozec for 6 months+. Recently, my insomia getting worse, can't sleep without taking sleeping tablet. Try lots of ways but non was helpful in long term. Taking up Yoga classes, the result depending on that day's work load. I am a full time mother with business to run, finance & household all contribute to my stress level. My biological clock has switch the night and day pattern. I need immediate attention ohterwise my depression will come back, in fact, probably it is back.

2006-10-03 10:51:37 · 2 answers · asked by restless 1