Mental Health - October 2006

2006-10-27 15:06:06 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

Why I can't concentrate at all,my mind is like always clouded? And no I dont do drugs. And I have enough sleep what could be the problem?

2006-10-27 14:43:02 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I've been a teacher in southern California for fourteen years and I've about had it with politics, red tape, credentialing issues, etc... Teaching is no longer fun for me. I'd like to look for a new job/carreer next summer, but I'm not sure what I'm qualified to do. All of my education, up to a master's degree, and work experience are in teaching. I'll miss the vacation time (who wouldn't), but I think my happiness and well being are more important. Any suggestions on where to start? Anyone want to offer me a job?

2006-10-27 14:22:47 · 11 answers · asked by Bestie 6

Someone took my daughters adhs medication ( the whole bottle) I heard it is like speed for someone who does not have adhd is that true?

2006-10-27 14:11:00 · 9 answers · asked by goingincircles76 1

Is anyone in a relationship with a person who has BPD? I'm dating someone with BPD, and I never know what to do during arguments. When I fight back, the argument gets worse. If I act aloof, it usually results in a suicide threat. Does anyone have a strategy?

2006-10-27 13:59:04 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am 14 years old and everyone I talk to seems to associate my moods with adolecence, but I've started to notice that my mood swings are alot more violent than anybody else I know. One day I can wake up and be so unbelievably happy that I just forget everything thats bothering me and smile and laugh all day long. On other days I can wake up and feel so bad that I just want to die and spare everybody around me the hassle. I have started to take my frustration out on people around me and I feel like I'm an awful person because sometimes the things I do hurt people. I'm not an attention seeker, if I could stop feeling this way I would. I feel like people dismiss me because I'm a teenager when I think I'm mentally ill. I can go from extatic to suicidal in a matter of hours and its starting to drain me and the people I love, but I feel like I have no control over anything. I'm in desperate need of advice, what should I do?

2006-10-27 13:43:08 · 33 answers · asked by OrganizedConfusion 2

I haven't had anything really bad happen to me but sometimes I'll get so mad at myself for something, or feel so stupid, and then I'll cut myself, sometimes lots of times in a row, and I do that almost every day now. And all the time I hear about people who cut themselves because they were abused as a child, or something else really bad happened, and I feel like I don't have any right to cut myself and it's not fair to people who have really suffered that I do it and like I'm just faking it. And that just makes me hate myself even more and want to hurt myself even more. And I guess I was just wondering if anyone else ever feels guilty for feeling really bad about something that should be no big deal compared to what other people have to deal with.

2006-10-27 13:35:48 · 16 answers · asked by Sophie 1

She has Shy Drager, some dementia, and has always been miserable. But this was unbearable. She is up like a sundowners person anyway. I am blaming it on the sleep aid. Any thoughts?

Sometimes she keeps me up until 4:00 am (I get up at 6:00 am) and wants to nap in the day (I will not let her). She is making the rest of the household members mad.

2006-10-27 13:18:32 · 6 answers · asked by Valerie 6

2006-10-27 13:02:21 · 23 answers · asked by hjpollock 2

2006-10-27 13:00:25 · 15 answers · asked by hjpollock 2

2006-10-27 12:49:33 · 6 answers · asked by chynna cat sunflower 2

2006-10-27 12:15:03 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

Lately i have been thinking about panic attacks alot and iam trying to get that thought out of my head so i dont have one. any ideas?

2006-10-27 12:08:44 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

pay her money each week to survive.. how can we get her to support her self.. and be able to go out on her own.. we have tried all benefits but they will not pay her anything.. she does receive widows pension as she is a widow.. please help I do not now what to do next........ (serious answers please)

2006-10-27 11:44:27 · 22 answers · asked by ojay 2

Drugs? What do you mean by 'drugs'? We have drug users. We have drug addicts. We have a war on drugs. We put drug users in prisons where they can easily get more drugs. Alcohol is a drug, oh yes it is, and I repeat alcohol is a drug and a dangerous one. We have drug stores on the corners selling drugs over the counter. We have huge multi-billion dollar drug companies not only selling us drugs but telling us every day that we need more drugs. And we oblige. We consume prescription and non-prescription drugs in vast vast quantities. We have drugs for headaches, stress, and for losing weight. We have drugs to help you sleep, we have drugs to wake you up. We have drugs for just about every conceivable problem from serious conditions to very minor annoyances. And we're inventing new ones all the time.

I recommend banning the use of the word 'drugs' until we can solve this rather peculiar riddle. A large part of this huge problem lies in our misuse of the language itself.

2006-10-27 11:44:06 · 7 answers · asked by megalomaniac 7

I am depressed I'm getting Councilling i dont understand this at all its taking over me please someone help tell me what to do

2006-10-27 11:40:52 · 25 answers · asked by rachpower90 3

and i am in this sad feeling mood.....its hard when you want to be with people but you want to isolate...ever had this?

2006-10-27 11:34:21 · 4 answers · asked by just lQQkin 4

My boyfriend has recently been diagnosed with A.D.D. the specialist or whomever who tested him, said it was severe. The specialist has to review everything and then she will get back to him on his options. What are some medications that will help and not hurt him in the end? What would you (the public) recommend?

2006-10-27 11:25:50 · 8 answers · asked by sweetbaby0809 1

when i do them feels pleasureable....what does this mean??

2006-10-27 11:17:02 · 5 answers · asked by TEMPTRESS 2

Iv'e been having panic attacks for 3 weeks now. I went to the Doctor today and he gave me Paxil CR for everyday use and Xanax for when I feel an attack coming on.

I'm scared to take the Xanax so he gave me the lowest dose (0.5mg) and told me to take 1/4 of the pill twice daily as needed.

Has anyone taken these medication? Did they work and how did they make you feel? Did they stop your anxiey or attacks?

2006-10-27 11:06:22 · 4 answers · asked by KK 4

2006-10-27 10:35:45 · 22 answers · asked by leena 4

2006-10-27 10:31:01 · 5 answers · asked by Direktor 5

I have bipolar disorder. I've been manic for about 2 weeks and nothing is breaking it. I have not slept in 8 days, and before that I was only sleeping a couple hours a night. I have tried several "tricks" to get to sleep but nothing has helped. My doctor put me on Seroquel a couple days ago and it's not doing anything for me. How long does it take to work? I'm asking here instead of calling my doc because he's out of town. Thought maybe someone might give me a suggestion or two. I've tried a warm bath, warm milk, and burning a lavender candle, all of which are supposed to help with insomnia. Nothing. I just can't turn my mind off. I just keep thinking over and over about nothing important. Sometimes I just can't stop moving and I go out in the middle of the night with the dog to take her for a walk. I try to do quiet activities but sometimes I just can't stop pacing the floor. What can I do?

2006-10-27 10:19:18 · 14 answers · asked by kim_bp1 2

i pretty sure i'm depressed i've pretty much know for the past 2 almost 3 years but it was getting better( or i was learning how to deal with it better), but then a bunch of **** happend a while ago and i keep feeling worse and worse, and i find myself zoning in and out of whats going on, and i don't know if that means its getting worse or not.

2006-10-27 10:13:48 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

I like reading these books but they almost always leave me disappointed. I'd rather read one of these though than go to a psychiatrist. Any suggestions? I don't care what topic, just self help books. I've got all kinds of problems. I don't want any religious self help books unless they are about how to free yourself from religious shackles or how to reverse the brain damage caused by Catholicism.

2006-10-27 10:04:14 · 6 answers · asked by conundrum 1

(literally & I don't mean suicide)

i'd like to hear your thoughts; please be honest and truthful and remember: everyone is different. so try to see it from someone else's perspective .

thanx

2006-10-27 09:53:46 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

I've been taking the antidepressant Cymbalta for about a month and a half. I can tell some changes in me but some days I feel anxious and a bit depressed. I hoped the Cymbalta would relieve me of all of the negative feelings and they do for the most part. I also know it takes a while for it to get into your system. Has anyone who is taking Cymbalta exeperienced anything similar? Thanks.

2006-10-27 09:35:35 · 5 answers · asked by Nash M 1

2006-10-27 09:23:30 · 6 answers · asked by swaroop s 2

Thank God it failed, but I do have bipolar disorder that is somewhat under control with the proper medication & counseling .
I just wish there was an overnight cure. I have a 28 yr. old and now also 23 yr. old and now I have my 7 yr. old daughter to raise alone. I have been married 3 times. Sorry to blab on...

2006-10-27 09:22:48 · 2 answers · asked by Chloe:) 2

I take Concerta.. I find it very effective but at 54 mg., it only lasts 9-10 hours. I need something that lasts the additional 3-4 cause I work til late at night.. any suggestions?

2006-10-27 09:20:44 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous