Mental Health - November 2006

I'm 19. i live on my own. i have no family or friends that could help me in anyway. i just got laid off from my job that i was barely making enough money in the first place. i am severely clinically depressed and on meds. now that i have no job i don't know if i can afford my meds anymore. i have not gone to therapy for about a year because of the high cost but i really think i need it. i feel like im all alone, i feel so much more comfortable when i can talk to someone and they can give me professional advice. is there any place that offers free therapy or very very cheap therapy?i dont want to become self destructive again but with each passing day i feel like im slipping farther and farther away from self control.

2006-11-02 12:22:47 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

what can i eat today to have enough energy tomorrow? i wake up at 5:00 in the morning to get ready for school and i go to school till 1:15 then sometimes play football around 2:00. what can i eat to have enough energy to play my best tommorrow?

2006-11-02 12:12:07 · 8 answers · asked by dodgers 1

I have been depressed for a very long time. In my early 20's I went down to party in Rosarito, Baja. A few of my so called friends raped me & beat me. It happened when we got back to the hotel room. I found myself helpless & not able to control any part of my body. I yelled and was trying to get up but I could not. I had about 5 beers that night nothing to make me pass out or black out. I am almost positve they put something in one of my beers. They proceded to beat me and soaghtamize me. Yelling and telling me I didn't deserve to have a girlfriend like I did. That guys like them that work hard and go to college deserve women like her. To this day I think of suicide, just about everyday. Last July I finally went fricken nuts, and broke down and had to go to the hospital. They gave me Prozac and it seemed to change my chemical inbalance. Lately it seem as if I'm starting to get depressed again. How can I stop being depressed?

2006-11-02 12:09:33 · 13 answers · asked by Just Me 2

im depressed pretty much all the time. for a while iv been thinking i have depression but i just read from someone elses question "what are the symptoms of depression" that "digestive problems" are in fact a symtom. im embarassed but i must tell you, i think i have that, that is to say, i dont "go" but about every 4 nights without my fiber (i "go" every night) and im only 15. can people tell im depressed? i dont think my parrents can tell. i feel like im always alone. i usualy sit alone on the school buss and in half my classes nobody talks to me. sometimes i just lol thinking of something funny even when i dont want to and im very sad. recently iv been feeling my pulse in my right eye most of my day douring school. im rapidly losing and gaining weight. i have no energy. im addicted to the internet. also, is this a symptom or just a wierd thing: im always cold at school. other people say "turn on the cold air" while im shivereing and my teeth are chattering. i could go on.....

2006-11-02 11:48:11 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

I hear voices when I am writing in my room deep into the night. I can inconspicuously slip into another room without waking anyone, but it still scares me. I hear people coughing, and once a mother arguing with a daughter involving groceries! When I get out of my room, my heart is racing and I am panting as if I just ran miles in seconds--all from fright. speaking to my mother is the only way I can get to a psycologist and that is simply out of the question...talking to her will only make me feel self-consious and different. thats bad. I was thinking that maybe these voices are all from my sub consiouness but they are definately not in my head. I HEAR them, not think them. I can determine what area of my room that they're coming from but when I look nothing is there...help, someone?

2006-11-02 11:13:48 · 11 answers · asked by gg_sk8ertm 2

I just cannot stand the idiocy in the people of my high school and today's society. I am starting to feel depressed and my friends notice that about me and yet I say that I am tired and they do not believe me. What can I do?

2006-11-02 11:04:48 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

ive lost control of my emoitions cant handle the pain inside the darkness of my soul people dont understand they only saw the scars the cuuting was the only thing i could control people never wanted to know they didnt care with every cut the loneiness got worse each cut a little deeper to remind me how bad my life is

2006-11-02 10:56:31 · 5 answers · asked by ace 3

I have been feeling pretty useless. At school, I try to act as happy and content as I can, but there's no way of denying it. I love debating and swimming, but sometimes, I just don't feel for it. I am inspired to become a lawyer or politician, but I lose interest sometimes. I have a hard time concentrating, I'm usually REALLY good at fast thinking. I sometimes think that suicide is the only way out. Sometimes, I feel as if no one cares. A lot of the time, I feel as my peers think I'm dumb and useless. My muscles ache and I'm only thirteen. I don't feel like sleeping, and I binge a lot. I cry for no reason. I make poor judgements and sometimes make a fool of myself. I feel really guilty for hurting someone's feelings that I cry. I feel terrible a lot. The big thing is I still care about my future, but a lot of the time, it seems as if my mind is just pulling away. Is this depression? I'm pretty sure it is... If it is, do I need medications, or is there a much better and more effective

2006-11-02 10:46:05 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm scared, I have no idea where to start. Oh forget friends, relatives, Etc. MOMS poisoned all those options. And to top it off She called the cops to have me removed. is that LEGAL. I pay rent and have canceled checks for proof....

2006-11-02 10:15:26 · 7 answers · asked by ? 1

2006-11-02 10:10:30 · 6 answers · asked by jenk 5

a friend of mine told me her husband has just been diagnosed with asberger's syndrome and a schizoid personality disorder. i looked up asberger's and know a tiny bit, but does anyone know of this/these combinations, and what they might be going through? thanks.

2006-11-02 10:00:58 · 9 answers · asked by anonymous 4

I am depressed and i really need help, so anybody out there can you help me??? i have no med ins and very little to no money at all so how can somebody help me??? i need to get on meds for depression...PLEASE HELP ME!!!!!!!!!

2006-11-02 10:00:46 · 7 answers · asked by yeah_wow_wow 1

My Dad died Oct. 5, 2006 and ever since, I just want to be left alone. Is this normal?

2006-11-02 09:59:11 · 11 answers · asked by ace 3

A lot of people in my life... family, friends and docters have expressed that they feel I really am "mentally insane"... Usually friends and family joke around saying it but I know there is always a little truth behind a "just kidding". I personally think I'm more sane then anyone I know. Just because I say things or do things doesnt mean i'm insane. Im just more open with myself then other people. Am I right?

Example: If there was an option of legally eating human cooked flesh... I would try it.

Example: I find cemeteries to be peaceful, especially late at night.

These are just 2 examples of how I feel.

Is it because i'm diffrent that others think im insane?

2006-11-02 09:45:34 · 14 answers · asked by coffeejitterzz 2

I just told my GP, he already assumed something happened but waited for me to say something. I feel l cannot trust people because of this ( I was abused by both male and female). My life has been ruined and l'm at a loss of how to move forward. Anyone else with similar experience?

2006-11-02 09:42:49 · 14 answers · asked by popprincess042000 1

i sometimes find myself staring into darkness then i start laughing to myself but i am not laughing at funny things coz i am always thinking of my worst nightmares........... Anyone had the same feeling or am i just a loonie?!!!!!

2006-11-02 09:13:09 · 15 answers · asked by Dyla 3

2006-11-02 09:08:58 · 5 answers · asked by tarsmina666 1

I've heard that codependent people never heal. I've heard that codependency is a disorder you have to learn to control all of your life, just like alcoholism. Is it true that codependen people have to be "aware and alert" always, orhewrwise they will "fall" again?

2006-11-02 09:08:21 · 3 answers · asked by Mardesal 2

well the thing is im only 14 so if i go nd see someone, well it would be hard enough to get out my house, but if theythink my lifes at risk theyll tel my mum and the otherday she saw some cuts on me and was REALY angry! :s but im 15 soon so i could go then?
umm yeah, thats about it, so can they actualy tell her? thanx duuudes!
xxx

2006-11-02 08:53:29 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous

I sprayed ma Deoderent about quite alot one day and i went all dizzy and started to get really gigglely, then when ma little sis started to shout at me i saw all these hands trying to grab me. it was quite good while it lasted. !!!!

2006-11-02 08:43:09 · 19 answers · asked by Dyla 3

Hi I was wonder if there's anyone out there who stopped having seasonal depression, by medication or anyother means...just share the story, Thanks!!

2006-11-02 08:38:54 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

Eg: arachnophobia for spiders - what's blood?

2006-11-02 08:29:24 · 16 answers · asked by Hello Dave 6

This abuse occurred in the past, in my teens and 20s; I am now 51 years old. Generally speaking, I am a person who has a number of successes in my life, and most poeple who know me would consider me to be intelligent, calm, and kind, but I am still affected by my own anger toward those who physically harmed me. Although I am no longer allowing myself to be abused, I am also not able to confront some of the individuals who did me harm in the first decades of my life, primarily because they have died or I no longer know their wherabouts (rather than being emotionally incapable of rational confrontation). The people are gone, one way or another, but the ANGER is still there - so what are some strategies for dealing with that anger that I still feel at these individuals whom I cannot confront? I would appreciate the perspective of persons interested in psychology, as well as those who have also been victims. Thank you.

2006-11-02 08:28:04 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

i see a thearpist but alot of the time i dont tell her much
she ask if i am coping and i tell her i am, when most of the time i am not, i feel if i tell her i feel sucidal or feel i cant cope something bad will happen but i feel like i need more help
has anyone got any advice or ideas?

2006-11-02 08:18:38 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-11-02 08:17:35 · 17 answers · asked by GalaxyGirl 2

I'm 32 years male, who wants to pursue a career in acting and modelling. i'had a history of depression and anxiety, which involved bouts of suffocation. Besides i was on pills like resperidone which made me feel absolutely uneasy.But now however i'm absolutely normal. I'm scared that the surgery may produce resperidone like effects. Please somebody guide me.

2006-11-02 08:15:01 · 5 answers · asked by curious 1

I am on psychiatric medicines that cause it hard for me to think clearly and logically so i was wondering if there are any programs on the internet that i can download that will help forge new pathways in my brain and help my overall brain power? Also I only want to buy the program if you have tried it and it works.

2006-11-02 08:12:11 · 4 answers · asked by Chris H 1

She has never really talked about him, which I thought odd, odd enough the other day I just asked about him, where he was, and she calmly told me he had died in an accident when she was 12 (almost 20 yrs ago). This relates to her in the following way: she has had a hard time opening up to me. It is as if as we get closer, she tries harder to distance herself from a relationship. I have always suspected some sort of commitment issues because of these actions. We have talked about her pulling back, and she admits she does it, but claims to have no idea why. I think this is a very real place to look for an answer. Regardless, I think she needs to see a counselor, but in the meantime, is there anything I can ask to try and gauge how she has dealt with her father's death?

2006-11-02 08:10:11 · 6 answers · asked by randyken 6

2006-11-02 07:49:09 · 3 answers · asked by pointlez29 1

concerning a younger person (lets say early 20s) awhile after a parent dies in a tragic event:
1. is it okay if the person is sad but not depressed?
2. can talk about their parent and how their parent died without freaking out or crying?
3. feels the loss, but not very strongly, like they've sort of forgotten what the parent was like and the parents effect on their life?

and I want serious answers! if you don't really know please don't answer just for the sake of answering!

2006-11-02 07:39:11 · 6 answers · asked by JJK789 3