Mental Health - November 2006

Hi. I'm looking for pointers on what to research to get help. Over the holidays my older brother went quite a bit crazy. Really, we almost called 911. He was very drunk, and exhibited depression, aggression, anger. Oddly though, before it got really bad, he kept bringing up mundane subjects repetitively. (He questioned a phone call I made asking him what his kids would like for xmas, at least 6 times, and increasingly angry about it. It was very odd. His wife said he does this often now. She accidentally gave him the wrong directions and he badgered her about it for hours -- after she apologized.)

His son has an undiagnosed speech disability. Could my bro be the carrier of Aspergers, or is this simply depression/anxiety or alcoholism?

It's bad, and I'm worried about his 2 young children. He doesn't think he has a problem.
Thx.

2006-11-27 03:01:31 · 12 answers · asked by tish 3

can you give me a story of this from personal experience?

2006-11-27 02:57:56 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

Is it possible to get 100% free mental health counseling from a licensed therapist or psychologist? If so, how?

Particularly if: Unemployed and disabled. No income. No insurance. Was denied Medicaid.

2006-11-27 02:51:12 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-11-27 02:50:11 · 5 answers · asked by kitty 1

i have had alot of anxiety from alot of different things, from sitting at school to just watching tv but i have noticed that when my boyfriend comes to see me they are not as serious as they usualy are. i dont see him often so since he lives 2 hourse away could my anxiety be from being lonely or from not having him there with me.. im having problems controlling my anxiety and now it has gottin to the point were when i start to feel dizzy i feel sick. not sure if its from having bad thoughts in my head but i have tried meditation, deep breathing, and just trying to calm down but none of them seem to work. i bought candels and none still work. anyone that is going through the same thing please tell me some kind of alternative rather then getting medicine...

Thanx....

2006-11-27 02:47:51 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

is it normal that i dream out parts of my rape. My uncle raped me for 5 years and recentaly i have been litterly reliving them when i sleep. so now i dont sleep and im really tired and it affects my school and sex life.. WHAT DO I DO? PLEASE HELP ME!

2006-11-27 02:30:58 · 15 answers · asked by crystalsbabigirl4eva 1

If you are going through difficult times, what is the best way to train your mind to think positive? My natural tendency is to think that things won't work out or negative.

2006-11-27 02:24:30 · 10 answers · asked by Stareyes 5

I was having major anxiety and maybe even a panic attack or two. My physician gave me lexapro samples to try (4 weeks worth). I am also seeing a psychologist/counselor. Lexapro started working right away. After about 2 weeks my body got used to the medicined (no more side effects). Well, now that I went back to get the prescription, my insurance won't cover it but it will cover Celexa. Today would be my first day of taking the celexa, I'm already having a anxiety of what side effects I may have for switching, I don't need this right now after Thanksgiving, I have a test in my grad class tonight and am flipping out?

2006-11-27 01:57:56 · 6 answers · asked by APBEAR16 2

Okay I have a friend who has had years worth of bad times and now everything is going right for her. She still has anxiety wondering what hurdle is lurking around the corner, she has what I classify as anxiety attacks (hyer venitlating, shaking, crying for no reason). I think she has PTSD from the hard times she has had in the past, can that be true?

2006-11-27 01:57:00 · 4 answers · asked by Love United 6

Is anyone out there having relationships problems? Are you coping well and why?

2006-11-27 01:53:26 · 10 answers · asked by sunshine 777 1

What if you find out that there is a chemical imbalance of the brain??

2006-11-27 01:49:01 · 2 answers · asked by sceneofdarhyme 2

I can't get rid of this stupid smile if I wanted to...

2006-11-27 01:24:12 · 1 answers · asked by jonas_tripps_79 2

i havent had a job in 4 weeks
i really need to start tidying up
ive started drinking during the day
i miss my old job i was in for 3 and a half years
am getting really depressed not working
i havnt been outside my house in over a week

2006-11-27 01:19:43 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous

Please help me! I am feeling so overwhelmed and stressed out! Over the next 4 weeks, I have 3 research reports, one oral presentation, 2 important midterms, lots of homework, my part-time job, trying to exercise, and a few huge finals! Please tell me how not to be so stressed and overwhelmed! Please give me tips on what to do to do well!! I feel so awful, like I'm never gonna be able to go through it... :-( I feel like I'm going into breakdown mode... *cry* please help!

2006-11-27 00:10:49 · 12 answers · asked by reba 1

2006-11-27 00:09:28 · 16 answers · asked by artistry 2

I am a student,I have a little shy personality.

I am not good at talking to someone else.

I just can ask them some public affairs,I cannot

really chatting wuth them,if I do so,sometimes they

may feel I am bothering them.This really makes

me unhappy.....and that's why I cannot make any
friends.....

Can anyone tell me how to improve this situation?

I really want to merge with them.

Or could anyone give me some useful advices
.
I would like to know how to make good friends.

2006-11-27 00:05:55 · 5 answers · asked by Paul 4

I cry over nothing almost everyday. I'm not in a situation where I need to work, but it would help. I cannot bring myself to get a job, clean the house or go to the store. I don't feel comfortable going anywhere by myself. I had some shopping that needed to get done today and as I was getting ready I started to sweat and my heart started beating fast. I put on some calming music and that didn't help at all. It came out of nowhere. I was fine and when I was almost finished with my make-up, I didn't want to go anymore. I have suffered from depression before but I would still go out in public. If I go with my husband I am fine, but I don't want to go alone.

2006-11-27 00:04:34 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have had depression for about 4 years and have been on Fluoxetine and Mirtazapine, nothing seems to help. Has anyone else been on these meds and noticed a difference? Should I ask my Doc for a different Anti depressant?

2006-11-26 23:18:31 · 31 answers · asked by Donnie 1

2006-11-26 22:56:07 · 15 answers · asked by youdancin 2

always i used sleep in the class during the afternoon session, tamil period and biology period. teachers scold me and they tell me to wash my face. what should i do to avoid it?
i also used to get up at 4 in the morning and go to bed at 10 at night. i can't change this timings becoz i've to study a lot.

2006-11-26 22:54:40 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-11-26 22:52:24 · 6 answers · asked by sabeer maaz 1

I dont no wat i wnt!

2006-11-26 22:07:53 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

Have ever taken prozac?
I'm taking it 60mg everyday morning,
and think it has been helping me.
Did prozac help you?
I read it has some big side effects,
my case, forunately, i don't have any so far.

2006-11-26 21:58:39 · 7 answers · asked by Hiro4349 2

I have had problems in my life, and got through them. And I do have issues with my confidence and looks. However, I have a wonderful partner and a good home life; so why do I still struggle with depression. Have had two counsellors, and they only help in the short term. Been on mild anti-depressants, they seemed to help, but I worried about being on them long term.

2006-11-26 20:31:45 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous

I hardly get 4 to 5 hours for sleeping. How can i stay fit? Please suggest any good relaxation practice or tips.

2006-11-26 19:52:15 · 10 answers · asked by Anindya 1

Please refer to previous question for all details.

http://uk.answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AkJGz2cC3KZjFKyDBD20rsYgBgx.?qid=20061126083412AAe20pq

I have suffered for many years with depression but am finally learning to cope with it and feel better. He knows I have bad problems but he really makes things hard for me. He puts me down and laughs at me and makes me feel really stupid.
He is hatefull and miserable.
I cant tell him how i feel cuz he is one of those people who thinks hes the best thing since sliced bread and he doesnt think hes doing any thing wrong. He is so bitter at the fact that it took him years to learn what ive learnt the last year while working with him, I think he resents me for it.
Ive had to cancell a job for next week because he has made me so paranoid that i'll f*ck it up.

What should i do? He is crushing my spirit..
PLEASE HELP.

2006-11-26 19:48:13 · 36 answers · asked by Anonymous

I often feel suicidal and depressed. I know that during those times it's not death I want, but a change for the better in my life. I have 3 steady coping mechanisms I use mainly:
1. I allow myself 5 minutes to sob about my life and then I write a gratitude list.
2. I tell myself that I'll miss Desperate Housewives
3. I put on extremely loud and fast music and jump around to it.

It's those first 20 minutes of the blues that I usually need to get through, then I see how to fix my problem. However, these don't seem to be working as X-mas and New Year's draw near. So please share with me your best coping mechanism for when you are feeling depressed or suicidal. Thank you.

2006-11-26 19:43:36 · 14 answers · asked by miss_ursie_la 3

A friend of my Mom's has amnesia. She got it 2 years ago and she forgot like 1/3 of her whole life: about 10 years that came directly before she woke up 2 years ago. My Mom and her aren't friends really any more because she doesn't remember why they were friends or school together. She has a way different personality to and it's weird. She said she wants to be who she was before 2 years ago but she said she doesn't know how. Is that normal? will she ever remember? She got brain damage after a blood clot after a car accident.

2006-11-26 19:41:51 · 5 answers · asked by BeautifulJustBeautiful 2

2006-11-26 19:36:02 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

hi i am suffering from obssesive compulsive disorder,what shall i do?how does it affect our social life?.and wats the cure.i am in very bad state i am always depressed.help me.

2006-11-26 19:25:25 · 6 answers · asked by cool dude 2