Mental Health - November 2006

I heard somewhere once that if you really lack sleep for a couple of nights, then your mind becomes the equivalent of a drunk person's. Is this true, because sometimes it sure seems that way for me?

2006-11-07 14:38:36 · 6 answers · asked by mighty_power7 7

for about 3 years now i have been on depression meds. and they never seem to help...they have been changed i dont know how many times and they never seem to work.. but im starting to think its not even depression. i am constantly feeling that everything is overwhelming..just everyday house work and dealing with my children and i am constantly cleaning and doing house work. i never sit down and when i do i feel i should be up doing something. i worry constantly about everything...bills kids and work. i never feel ilike i can just relax my mind goes ninty to nothing,,i feel ilike im losing it everyday...i would love to just sit down everyone once in a while and do nothing and not worry but i cant seem to it. does anyone else have these symtoms and do you thinks its my nerves or depression?? ive been on every depression pill they made and nothing seems to help this so im thinking it might not even be depression any advice??

2006-11-07 14:31:11 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have epilepsy and started stuttering a few weeks ago.The doctor lowed my medication. I have had seizures 5 years.

2006-11-07 14:17:29 · 4 answers · asked by tjanet23 2

i have had continous nightmares and i used my boyfriend as my strength to get me through but something happened and it seems like i can no longer depend on him?

2006-11-07 13:02:34 · 12 answers · asked by saka87402 1

Hi. Is there such a thing as a self-esteem/motivation boot camp or group? Whereabouts can you look for one? Thanks!

2006-11-07 13:02:10 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am 17 years old and seem to have anger management issues. I am not a very emotional person, but when I get angry I blow up. However, this only seems to happen around my family. I play sports and am a strait A student and normally get along with everyone. Would I benefit from anger managment classes? What are some other strategies for controlling my anger?

2006-11-07 12:57:54 · 2 answers · asked by sarah 3

My husband is in a serious deep depression. He is pushing away everyone who loves him. He even wants a separation.

His mother died several months ago and he is realizing that his other family members aren't there for him. Always cancelling seeing him or cancelling visits (they live out of town).

Why is he ending a relationship with the only people who are there for him and care for him?

2006-11-07 12:55:21 · 6 answers · asked by Sandra C 2

2006-11-07 12:50:21 · 12 answers · asked by Zoloft 99 1

I have heard that there are different types of bipolar disorder. Can anyone explain them? I am Bipolar so i am curious.

2006-11-07 12:41:40 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have been on Paxil for 7 years it's increased from 10 to 30 mg
over that time,my panic attacks have subsided but now i feel overly paranoid,angry,sad.I've lost the feeling of happieness for the most part.I shouldnt feel that way,i have a great husband ,a six year old girl and a 6 month old baby boy.I have everything i ever wanted where family is concerned but i dont feel quie right inside.I don't know what to do.

2006-11-07 12:41:08 · 10 answers · asked by carin1983 2

Is it true that when someone who's suffering from depression they feel they don't deserve you even if they want you, and push you away?
Or is possible for someone to use his depression as a reason to break-up with you?

2006-11-07 12:40:07 · 5 answers · asked by Belle 2

What are the specific factors that cause a Bipolar to be very hyper (manic) one week, and seem very down (depressed) the next? Are these biochemical? psychological?

2006-11-07 12:30:12 · 7 answers · asked by TPCAN 3

I always used to think of myself as a very confident person. I did very well in high sch. but in college I'm not doing as well as I should be. I have a B+ GPA, but I feel that I could be doing so much better. However, it seems that no matter how hard I try, I never do as well as I think I should have. To make things worse I got a C in my gen. bio class (and I am still really disappointed in myself about that), and in my other bio classes I got Bs, but at my school you have to have at least a B average to get in Beta Beta Beta, and my C made me have a B-. I can't really explain it, but right now I just feel so stupid and unintelligent. I'm tired of people telling my how smart I am and bragging about how smart I am, when I dont even feel that way. My mom says that I am putting too much pressure on myself. I know that I can do better, but it just seems like I'm not. I feel so alone at my school. I'm afraid I won't get into my dream medical school Johns Hopkins, sometimes I wish i was dead

2006-11-07 11:36:03 · 10 answers · asked by BabeeOreo 3

2006-11-07 11:04:00 · 8 answers · asked by Lisa 4

My sister is bi-polar and very strange. She tries to come off as very condesending and worldly but in the same breath she is passive/aggressively attacking me with smirky little comments. We had a terrible fight last Thanksgiving and didn't speak for one year. Now I awake today to about 5 emails with assorted jabs directed at me. She is crazier than a fruitcake. And my poor nieces have to live in it. Help!!!!!

2006-11-07 10:59:11 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

Do you think you are addicted to the computers?
How many hours a week do you spend on a computer?
Do you feel preoccupied with the Internet or on-line services and think about it while off line?
Do you feel a need to spend more and more time on line to achieve satisfaction?
Are you unable to control your on-line use?
Do you feel restless or irritable when attempting to cut down or stop your on-line use?
Do you go on line to escape problems or relieve feelings such as helplessness, guilt, anxiety or depression?
Do you lie to family members or friends to conceal how often and how long you stay online?
Do you risk the loss of a significant relationship, job, or educational or career opportunity because of your on-line use?
Do you keep returning even after spending too much money on on-line fees?
Do you go through withdrawal when off line, such as increased depression, moodiness, or irritability?
Do you stay on line longer than originally intended?

2006-11-07 10:56:01 · 7 answers · asked by abc 2

Ok, so im in highschool...and for past year ive been anxious and getting more and more depressed, so before it got worse my neuorogist put me on lexapro. I really dont want to have bad side effects, and i was wondering if when im in class...i will get any side effects on this drug that will embarras me? Im known as the "outgoing" funny kid, who loves to have a good time. No one will ever expect me to be on an anti-depressant (so im not tellin anyone), but will this effect my classroom studies and my friendships etc? Like will i start feeling sick in class, etc? Please help..when is the best time to take this medicine? I just took it now at 6:00 pm before we eat dinner (going to see if i get insomnia, if i do i will take in morning)...i also woke up at 4 in the morning last night with a mild headache which wouldnt go away (not a throbbing headache) : (I also have a soar throat right now..not related to lexapro...could be allergic which my headace could also be allergic)....please help.

2006-11-07 10:46:14 · 3 answers · asked by santeyclause 1

2006-11-07 10:26:47 · 1 answers · asked by Pretty me :) 3

I have a really big issue I need to deal with,, confront,, ect ect,, I am scared to death to do it,, usually I stuff and ignore problems until I can't do it anymore,, I know this is something that has to come out so I can move on.

Any ideas on how to jump in the topic with my therphist?

2006-11-07 10:25:20 · 5 answers · asked by B V 5

(anti depressants)

2006-11-07 10:19:41 · 3 answers · asked by nemofish 4

I have found that doctors are very willing to send you home with samples of prozac, lexapro, zoloft, etc even if you tell them you are NOT DEPRESSED.

I have spoken to several other people that have encountered this with their doctors also. I have told my doctor that I am going through a stressful time, and feel anxious and worry often.

Not depression.

I understand the fact that some anti anxiety drugs such as valium and xanax can be abused, and or addictive, but as a responsible adult it bothers me that my doctor will send me home with packets of drugs that are not for anxiety, and do nothing to help it.

2006-11-07 09:31:12 · 12 answers · asked by somethingaboutmolly 1

originally apathetic/with slight manic symptoms on MAOI, now take TCA for last 6 months and feel steadily worse. More apathetic, numb, negative like a change in personality but I keep getting told its ';just depression'..........I dont feel sad, happy or hopeful just 'dark' and 'different'! Any similar experiences....

2006-11-07 08:53:34 · 30 answers · asked by Anna B 2

A really good friend of mine was just diagnosed with AS. I never really noticed anything differnt about her, I mean she's strange, unique really, but that's what makes her so cool. I was wondering about what exactly AS is, what it intails, why I never noticed anything, what I could do to help/be supportive, what kind of treatments she might have to deal with, and such. Also, she's almost 17 and I heard that most people are diagnosed before they're teenagers, like when they're little kids. One more thing, what does As have to do with Autism/what are the differences?

2006-11-07 08:08:30 · 7 answers · asked by Ash 2

if you think about it (everything that makes you paranoid) too much can you make yourself go crazy

2006-11-07 07:33:49 · 10 answers · asked by perfect_imperfection 2

Hi,

I wanted to know if it is possible to use Yoga Nidra as a sleep substitute? If it can be as effective as deep sleep to the point that you can live solely on Yoga Nidra without the need for traditional sleep?

Thanks!

-Jer

2006-11-07 07:27:04 · 5 answers · asked by jerrry556 1

Is it correct for my therapist to say that therapy takes time when I claim that I am scared to death? I believe that I may have to stop the counseling I am currently undergoing as I believe this process, somehow, is doing me a grave disservice? I am so confused over whether or not to stop this perceived insanity or continue to feel thoroughly threatened and in fear that I may do something really stupid just to stop this weekly assault on myself. I am at the point where I cannot discern between what seems to be a good plan of action and some rash attempt at self preservation. Why would a therapist not take note of the perception that I feel as though I am dangling dangerously without a safety net? She's not listening or feels these fears will subside, I must presume. What the hell am I supposed to do, remain in fear all week just to reinforce this crap, further, one day each week. I need to do something, yet I remain unsure what that should be. Thanks.

2006-11-07 07:17:09 · 4 answers · asked by david.duke4 1

He acts like he don't know what he wants in life and take this he's a older guy and I am way younger then he is

2006-11-07 07:00:44 · 8 answers · asked by MrsJazzieKey 1

3 years ago was the first time it happend to me!i wanted to wake up from my sleep but i couldnt, it was like something didnt want me too.i tried screaming but it was hard for me to scream ,i felt like i was fighting against something .. it was awfull..well it never happend again.. but lately i started to feel scared in the nite.. on thursday i tried falling asleep i was too scared .. i felt asleep around 6 in the mornin. with the lights on!! i had a really bad feeling ,, well waking up for friday my mom tells me my uncle died.. i was shocked bcuz i i felt like some one was goin to die!! his death has been in my mind..i think i see him at nite.. well monday nite as im trying to sleep i close my eyes and i want to open them again but i couldnt / i was fighting to open then. i wanted to scream for help but couldnt it wouldnt let me. it took my breath away. i felt like someone wanted to get in me..it was weird..now im scared to fall asleep.i told my mom about it she said to pray!! help !

2006-11-07 06:45:30 · 9 answers · asked by Damaris A 2

What is this effect called? Please, do not answer if you are not prepared to give an extensive acount. I need to know about this on a level of pain ,and how it pertains to someone who may be suffering during death. Is it possible for the patient who is receding into the process of death to undergo an amount of pain where, but during this our body onky allows us to endure what we can. When we cross the threshold of pain that we cannot endure our body gives out, passes out, correct? Like when somebody who gets too drunk their body shuts down to protect them from drinking anymore--we typically call this "passing out". How about on a deeper level of medical study? Such as death? Will our bodies us a "flight or fight" response? We will endure what we can, but when we recede into what we cannot bear our bodies give out? Please, this is for a paper im writing for school, AND I need somebody to answer all these questions extensively!

2006-11-07 06:39:27 · 3 answers · asked by nick p 4

I have become good friends with a man that I have grown to care for a great deal and have recently found out from one of his family members that he is a paraniod scizophrenic. I'm having a hard time dealing with this but I still care a lot about him. Is it possiable to have a relationship with him, and do I let him know that I know what is wrong with him? I still care for him but is it going to cause me more pain in the long run? Any seroius advice would be helpful.

2006-11-07 06:35:13 · 10 answers · asked by ozzy 2