Mental Health - October 2006

I've had some problems with depression on and off, but recently I've done a good job of keeping it away. The problem is that right now I feel like there's a hole in my heart. I don't mean to sound melodramatic. I just feel empty. It's different than before with the depression and it came on out of the blue (I'd been having a really good day). It hurts, like there is some weight in my chest.
Does anyone know what this is or what I can do about it? I'd rather be depressed than feel this painful emptiness.

2006-10-17 18:57:38 · 19 answers · asked by Jacqui 1

2006-10-17 18:55:47 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

Is there ever a right time? They get freaked out either way.. If you give them a heads up, or if you let them get to know you. Either way, their perception of you is changed.. Maybe you should never tell anyone, so you're not slapped with a label.

2006-10-17 18:49:01 · 16 answers · asked by geminicatlver 2

I dont like my work as a nurse.And this is the biggest stressor that I'm facing right now.Please help me how to overcome it.

2006-10-17 18:39:59 · 10 answers · asked by florj 1

I was raped from the time I was 9 and it lasted for 5 years. My own blood brother did it. How can I get over this and live a normal life?

2006-10-17 18:23:26 · 37 answers · asked by Perfectly Insane 5

I'm looking for a direct link to a source with the numbers. Thanks!

2006-10-17 18:18:10 · 3 answers · asked by Spartacus007 3

have any of you had any sexual performance problems with this antidepressent? Was on paxal, no sex life been off it for couple of weeks, doctor put me on celexa 40 mg. to increase it to 60 in couple of weeks, do not like it so far, get hyper and angry, any oyher meds better? I think could be withdrawing from the paxil also.

2006-10-17 18:08:10 · 10 answers · asked by sidekick 6

My husband and I disagree how to handle our 9 yr old ADHD daughter. She needs therapy. My husband doesn't like doctors and thinks we can counsel her better than any therapist. I'm going out of my mind with her! She's been to 2 psychiatrists and we've tried Strattera, Adderall, and Concerta and all had no effect on her. She's constantly in trouble in school. She's very provocative for her age and I'm afraid she's going to be pregnant the moment she hits puberty. I've excepted we need to deal with this, but how can I convince my husband we need outside help!?

2006-10-17 17:52:34 · 8 answers · asked by chadiego70 2

I'm lost, confused, and completely discusted with the world I live in. I'm suffering from post traumatic stress, anxiety, depression, and and OCD. I know what has caused all of this, now how do I fight the crazy thoughts in my own mind. I watched a 10 yr old girl drown, without being able to save her while she was in my care, I was chased down by a mad woman who wanted me to sleep with her married lover, I dealt with the death of the most amazing person in my life, and now am going through a domestic violence situation. I know that I had made thes wrong decisions in my life and my personal mantra has always been : " Get over it." But blocking all of this out is not doing me any good. I'm 24 yrs old, I have three kids, am a single mom. I'm getting my GED with the hopes of going to college next spring, while dealing with a crazy man, who os stalking me. I hate world I live in and I hate myself for bringing my kids into this world, but I know that with out them I wouldn't be here.

2006-10-17 17:36:38 · 7 answers · asked by tinydancer 3

I'm lost, confused, and completely discusted with the world I live in. I'm suffering from post traumatic stress, anxiety, depression, and and OCD. I know what has caused all of this, now how do I firht the crazy thoughts in my own mind. I watched a 10 yr old girl drown, without being able to save her while she was in my care, I was chased down by a mad woman who wanted me to sleep with her married lover, I dealt with the death of the most amazing person in my life, and now am going through a domestic violence situation. I know that I had made thes wrong decisions in my life and my personal mantra has always been : " Get over it." But blocking all of this out is not doing me any good. I'm 24 yrs old, I have three kids, am a single mom. I'm getting my GED with the hopes of going to college next spring, while dealing with a crazy man, who os stalking me. I hate world I live in and I hate myself for bringing my kids into this world, but I know that with out them I wouldn't be here.

2006-10-17 17:35:27 · 4 answers · asked by tinydancer 3

2006-10-17 17:32:48 · 21 answers · asked by dotsycat 2

Has anyone taken provigil to improve energy, alertness, concentration or focus that is not tied to any disease or illness? Has it worked?

2006-10-17 17:24:03 · 3 answers · asked by Michael 4

I have two jobs, one is in the day time when my 3 kids are at school the other is at a bar when my kids are sleeping. This is the first time i have ever been so busy and i feel really tired all the time and i want to be a good mom for my kids but i'm always to tired to do anything with them. I need the jobs because i want to save money for a car. The problem is that I think the stress from being so tired all the time is starting to cause severe depression and most of the time i feel like i'm holding on to life by a single thread.

2006-10-17 17:20:52 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

Can FAS have different levels of severity? What would be symptoms of the most mild case? Do the symptoms continue into adulthood?
What are the symptoms of FAS?

2006-10-17 17:05:35 · 6 answers · asked by Somebody 1

I am an alcoholic i tried to stop on my own but it didn't work. How do i find out what steps i should take? Should i go to rehab? Should i go to aa groups? What do i do? I live in junction city kansas. Please Help.

2006-10-17 17:05:06 · 20 answers · asked by r6naughtyhottie9l 1

i am under a lot of stress and i may have a mental problem

so any how, i seem to be only able to eat 3/4 of what i normaly eat, any more and i start to want to throw up. this has only recently happen like over the past 3 or 4 weeks.

2006-10-17 16:59:12 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

Ok here is the deal, my girlfriend (1 year) has really pretty feet but will not paint her toenails saying that she prefers the "natural" look. I've told her that its a huge turn on for me, but still no luck. Anyway...this week we have a hypnotist coming to our school and he is a sort of friend. My girlfriend wants to volunteer and I guess I'm asking two things 1. Would it be possible for him to leave a post hypnotic suggestion that she will like painting her toenails? Would it work? 2. Should I get him to do it. Thanks!

2006-10-17 16:52:39 · 10 answers · asked by myenemy4life 1

I am certain I am experiencing depression, yet I don't think I can afford treatment. I don't have medical insurance and make $7.00/hour. How expensive is going to a doctor?

2006-10-17 16:46:24 · 9 answers · asked by Inburrito 1

2006-10-17 16:46:03 · 5 answers · asked by Tisa 1

what if i'm actualy in a coma but leading a life while i'm really sleeping. responding to things i may be hearing while in a coma. has anyone ever thought about that?

2006-10-17 16:42:50 · 24 answers · asked by Becca 2

i lived in westbengal .Now i am mentally disturbed by various family problem like case ,court etc.I strongly says that i am honest.my age 25 ,unmarried,B.sc

2006-10-17 16:32:15 · 15 answers · asked by tanay1981 1

As anyone out there looked in the mirror and thought to themselves I am pretty and I look good, but then later on looked at a photo of themselves and you look bad. They say a picture doesn't lie or something like that.

2006-10-17 16:23:54 · 18 answers · asked by coco1 1

I cant seem to concentrate on anything. I always get distracted with anything I am doing. It is know getting out of hand because I am in school and it takes me much longer that it should. I just seem to daydream alot and it is getting in the way if what I need to do.For example I might be reading one of my text books and I all of a sudden start thinking about something and might end staring at a page for about 30 min. and didn't realize it until I looked at my clock. I just can't seem to control my thoughts and zone out of stuff enven though I might be interested in something even when talking to friends . What is wrong with me and what can I do about it?

2006-10-17 16:19:05 · 20 answers · asked by gloriousnina 2

have you ever thought that the life your leading right now, might not be the right path you should be on. that posibly you messed up some where along the way, and your totally off balanced?

2006-10-17 16:12:53 · 13 answers · asked by Becca 2

I thought about trying it just this ONE time and I will never touch the stuff again, never drank or smoked in my life. I'm 16 and I'm kinda lost. They are my best friends so I can trust them with the kind they get. The question is, will doing it one time have any effect on me permanently? Will it damage my brain, lungs or anything? It's just once so I was wondering. Will my grades drop? Thanks guys, I need an honest answer.

2006-10-17 16:08:50 · 20 answers · asked by BlaZin!!!!!! 1

I have no patience with my 6 year old....example, I lash out at her when she is doing her basic first grade math homework and I know she knows what she is doing. Like her homework tonight, she answered all the 3+1, 5+4, ext questions right and then she was supposed to color certain answers certain colors and she just acted like she didn't know. I helped her by saying ok, that answer you put in is 3, it says on the top 3,4 and 5 are blue and I would say, so which color should it be? She would say I don't know. Or there is a picture of a hat, there are 3 words at the top of the page....sat, hat, rat and I would ask her to sound out the words and then say is that a sat...she would say no, is that a hat..no, is that a rat...no and I would just start yelling and cursing and screaming at her saying why is she acting ******* (excuse the language) like she doesn't understand. I am scaring not only her, but myself and my other daughter.I'm a single mother with no outside help,please help

2006-10-17 15:50:44 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-10-17 15:46:35 · 18 answers · asked by pornnubparn p 1

I've been depressed for a few days. Is there anything I can do to resolve this? Everytime I think about a certain thing I fall in the trap. Please help. I think I may be goin crazy!

2006-10-17 15:40:49 · 8 answers · asked by Tina 2

how should I improve this and be present minded and stop thinking only always.please help.

2006-10-17 15:31:37 · 7 answers · asked by ChanIndian 4

am feeling trapped and frustrated and longing to live alone. Anyone else dealing with an ill spouse? Have you stayed married? Am so tired of dealing with the illness but always promised I'd be there...is there a limit to one's ability to handle these situations?

2006-10-17 15:28:40 · 7 answers · asked by OliveRuth 4