Mental Health - December 2006

Ok my social anxiety disorder has been getting really bad lately and I have been really depressed and I'm thinking of getting one of the pills for it. But I don't know if it will change my personality. I'm quiet and reserved and I'd like to stay that way just without the constant fear. But if it's going to change my personality I won't take them.

2006-12-07 10:25:58 · 12 answers · asked by leena 4

Sometimes I feel really alone in this world. Although I have friends, and a boyfriend, I still feel like nobody really wants to hear how I feel. I feel like my life is fake and that I have to pretend everythings ok even though its not. I'm so used to pretending everything is ok that I cant express how I feel anymore. I don't know what to do. My boyfriend told me to go see a counsellor, because he is tired of listening to me. He is generally positive about life and who he is, so I feel like I weigh him down. If anyone has ever felt simillarily please let me know.

2006-12-07 10:13:06 · 34 answers · asked by eimie 2

Ok this isnt about me but anyways ok lets say you were at someone's house and they smoked weed in the other room and you freaking out cause you have a drug test coming up...what do u think would happen would you fail or pass please tell me this would help me out alot

2006-12-07 10:08:19 · 9 answers · asked by SarahRose 1

20-year-old daughter has reactions to every drug the doctor has put her on. We're afraid to keep trying new ones because most alert to possible fatal side effects. Need suggestions asap!

2006-12-07 10:06:49 · 6 answers · asked by raccoon 1

2006-12-07 10:02:38 · 21 answers · asked by LiRona 3

Is this a symtom of emotional instability? When I'm in a relationship I find it hard to trust the guy and I constantly wonder if he really likes me or just wants sex. If he is not constantly attentive I get angry and sometimes lash out at him for nothing and become extremely angry like I want to ruin him, over something small. Then when my mind clears I feel bad and apologize. I've had panic attacks, anxiety, and depression in the past but these have been resolved. Now mostly it is just problems I have in interpersonal r/ships, with trust and feeling comfortable with wanting to be close to someone. I am quick to jump to conclusions and get angry at the guy for just what is going on inside my mind. Thanks!!

2006-12-07 09:59:16 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

when someone hits like their arm on something to get a bruise.

2006-12-07 09:58:49 · 6 answers · asked by Krissi 4

It is worse this year. I just had to move and was expecting it, I looked forward to it. Most of my family are scattered across the US. I've been married 27 years and have one child. How do I get out of this? I'm on the verge of tears even when I had to decorate.

2006-12-07 09:27:28 · 22 answers · asked by ajkoolkats 2

I dont want to do anything, If I had it my way I would stay in bed all the time. I see my Doctor regulary. I take Effexor XR and Lamictal. I have no energy.

2006-12-07 09:22:04 · 6 answers · asked by Pivey 1

we drove for 5 days from state to state, and it was not pleasent trip ever, since this trip if i get in the car am really scared and start think we are going to have accedent, i just came from trip by plain and it was the same very stressful and scary i thought we are going to fall or so, an what is really bothiring me now i have to go on trip to attend my brother weeding and am still can not think who am going to make it. so i belive am hypotic or something please give me your advice what should i do to get rid of this feeling

2006-12-07 09:18:31 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

living in America have been for 7 years, I suffer panic attacks and I am offered xanax lexapro but no real direction for treating the problem, has this been your experiance?? I just don't think that Doctors either have the time or is that a prescription is$$$ so the more they write the more money they get or?? I am not simply reffering to panic attacks either!

2006-12-07 09:15:16 · 8 answers · asked by sicilyuk 3

like an alien, different, can't relate to others? Want to have friends but just seems like you are so different and everyone else seems to be on some other plain?

2006-12-07 08:54:58 · 6 answers · asked by crct2004 6

2006-12-07 08:42:02 · 9 answers · asked by kristy mino 1

2006-12-07 08:38:21 · 10 answers · asked by johnnygirl 2

Here are the symptoms:
-Lonliness
-Hoplessness
-Sadness
-Feeling of Worthlessness
-Feeling tired a lot
-Not having the will to do most things, including enjoyable things
-Almost constant thoughts of death, suicide, or, even, homicide

I have had these symptoms for about 8 years now, and I would like to know what they mean. Thank you for your time.

2006-12-07 08:32:31 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

I been depressed all my life and went for help for 3 years and was a bit better. Then I could not pay 100 per hour so I stopped. I went to AA meetings for a few more years on and off . I like to drink but I always Had it under control. even going to AA I learned coping skills But just the same I was always Depressed. Well I want back for Help and the Doc I talked to for 2 hours said it all!!!!. I keep labling Myself as this Nice Guy who is 52 and Have money problems and poor Me. HE SAID THIS " You are not a nice guy you are angry and you turn in inward and that is why you are Depressed!!!. Well after two weeks I Quit beating My self up and self blame!!! WOW I feel Great The Depression is so much better. So what if I have Money problems I will get by and solve.

Now Here the Thing With Depression I could not get my work Done so more Money Problems. I just need to post How well I am Feeling at this concept !!!!!!!!!!!!

2006-12-07 08:25:29 · 5 answers · asked by skillwithtools 1

Does it help during the down episodes? Or have no effect?

2006-12-07 08:19:17 · 6 answers · asked by Scunnered! 3

......June. I'm not taking any right now but I need to start back up.

2006-12-07 08:15:14 · 8 answers · asked by BadGirlGimpy 3

2006-12-07 07:42:40 · 5 answers · asked by kiki 1

Am i going mad? i have alot of university work to do but i am so tired, cannot eat anything, im having trouble with my girlfriend and i am feeling overwhelmed. How do i deal with it?

2006-12-07 07:35:46 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

it is a type of epilepsy where victims especially children fall with convulsing.

2006-12-07 07:20:45 · 1 answers · asked by linkaprince 1

For those of you who do take it, that is.

2006-12-07 07:09:36 · 7 answers · asked by BadGirlGimpy 3

2006-12-07 07:03:28 · 10 answers · asked by highlander 1

Inderal is prescribed for a variety of reasons but the specific reason I'm on it is because of social anxiety disorder. Any side effects? Does it work for you? I haven't taken it yet. She said to just take it when I feel an anxiety attack coming on or before I go to a crowded place.

2006-12-07 06:59:17 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

Can you go from one state to the next in a short phone conversation? What triggers your change....something someone says? Thank you in advance for your input.

2006-12-07 06:59:16 · 7 answers · asked by Scunnered! 3

My past was a hurtful one. Both in school and at home. The kids would taunt me and call me names, even try to physically hurt me for no reason. My parents were not very helpfull. There were so many times that I just wish we could move to a place where nobody would know me.

2006-12-07 06:58:40 · 8 answers · asked by Lisa 2

My doc put me on seroquel to help my insomnia problems. My insomnia is cause by having bipolar disorder. I'm currently on Lamictal and it's working extremely well except for controlling insomnia. I've been on ambien but all controlled substances meant for sleeping disorders are meant to help temporarily. Nothing seems to really work. I even tried doing hardcore workouts before sleep and that doesn't even help. The seroquel does help but I have strange, vivid and quite disturbing dreams so I don't sleep WELL and therefore wake w/a pounding headache. Anyone else had this reaction? Any advice would be appreciated.

2006-12-07 06:57:45 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

my life is pretty normal. i work a job that i am moderatly happy with, i am amidst making a great and exciting future for myself, my family is mostly great and i have the best boyfriend/relationship on the planet.
everything in my life is either average, or above average!
yet i still get into these ruts. these short time periods in my life when i literally hate MYSELF. not my life. MYSELF. i hate how i look, how i dress, how i act. i feel like i'm not good enough for anyone or ANYTHING. i find myself crying constantly. but i hide it. i cry in the bathroom and then play it off like i'm fine. i don't feel like i'm "unhappy", but then why am i so upset?? i don't eat, and just feel like sleeping...a lot. i know, you're probably thinking "DUH! you're depressed!" but i don't get it. my life is good. my relationships are wonderful. my future is bright. why the random "breakdowns"???

2006-12-07 06:47:07 · 43 answers · asked by edgeXgirl 1

2006-12-07 06:35:30 · 8 answers · asked by highlander 1

I have been seeing a psychologist for about 4 months now and I honestly think I am worse then I was before I went. I have always lacked self-confidence. I am very shy. I am not doing so well in college as far as grades, no matter how many countless hours I spend in the library. I wonder if I might possibly have a learning disability. During the 4 months of seeing my psychologist, I realized how much I dont like myself. She seems to think that I am doing much better but I'm not the kind of person who shares everything that is on my mind... even to my psyc. I feel like I'm so lost and worthless. I have never ever considered suicide because I couldnt do that to my family. I live each day with this mask of happiness but the sadness inside hurts so much. I want to be happy, do well in college and mean something. I feel like a failure. Please help.

2006-12-07 06:26:34 · 10 answers · asked by that one girl 2