Mental Health - December 2006

My extended family thinks that my kids are just bad, and that my husband of 13 yrs. and I don't discipline them right. I've tried everything I can think of to help my children. The focalin seems to be doing a great job on my kids. Biiiiggg improvements. Everyone else says that it's because I'm "drugging up the kids". I tried to explain that it just helps them to focus better. I also have ADD. I told them that it's genetic. The mom-in-law asked me if I've done my homework on the meds. I've done research and found nothing about focalin causing heart problems, however she tries to tell me that it does. I don't have alot of support from the extended family on matters of ADHD. It's sometimes disturbing. Any advice would be great.

2006-12-29 07:20:58 · 2 answers · asked by dreamofcountryfreedom 1

Dont get me wrong, he is evil to the core and according to their laws, is getting what he deserves..but for some reason, I cannot find it in my heart to be celebrating this act...nor can I rejoice over anyone else getting a death sentence,..this of course is because of my Christian believes, which says We have to forgive others, or we won't be forgiven, and let God and Jesus be the judge...I know I should be 'happy'..but somehow, I can't feel good about celebrating his death,...Does anyone else know how I feel?..I don't judge those who are happy about it, for I know how monsterous he was...

2006-12-29 07:15:38 · 12 answers · asked by MotherKittyKat 7

its been a very tough year, where on more then one occasion i just wanted to not exist anymore. These feelings went right into my heart and it really hurt and still does. ive made a few mistakes this year, which i only realised when i almost lost something/someone i loved very much. i though i didnt love that person anymore but then these feelings came rushing back to me. my feelings were just hidden because of the bad times we had faced. but i really cant stand myself, the way i look or my body. and i feel like im a terrible stupid person who didnt try hard enough. i really do hate myself, and today i thought that if i wasnt here anymore then i would not have to know what comes next or feel this way anymore. i have never been kind to myself, im a very gentle person who struggles sometimes so now i have made alot of mistakes this year, it is really hurting. how do imake these feelings go away and move on? i really need some help at the moment so please no unkind messages.xx

2006-12-29 07:08:17 · 20 answers · asked by uklady26 1

Every person that I fell in love with has been an alcoholic. I used to think that it was just a coincidence, but now I'm not so sure. It's not like I purposely look for alcoholics... it just seems like I have really bad luck or something. I just don't understand why I keep ending up with people like this. I usually don't find out that their alcoholics until like a month into the relationship. Also in a strange way, alcoholics seem to be drawn to me and I have no idea why. I usually stay in these relationships because I try so hard to help them recover, but I'm not a controling person at all. Maybe it's just a strange way for me to feel loved and appreciated I guess. How can I know for sure that I have this problem... what are the symptoms? Is this something that I can just grow out of or do I really need counseling?

2006-12-29 07:05:13 · 16 answers · asked by jersey_babygirl 2

2006-12-29 06:53:26 · 4 answers · asked by William C 1

All of a sudden i have this reaLLY BAD LACK OF CONFIDENCE AND I REALLY AM SCARED TO EVEN WALK DOWN MY STREET BECAUSE I THINK THE NEIGHBORS WILL THINK SOMETHING WEIRD.i am 13 and i dont know what to do

2006-12-29 06:31:44 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-12-29 06:23:53 · 7 answers · asked by Andrea C 1

2006-12-29 06:20:29 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

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2006-12-29 06:20:25 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-12-29 06:16:51 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-12-29 06:16:45 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

ITs not like spending me on things i dont need or want. I spend it on things like going out to eat or electronics, movies and stuff like that. anybody have any advice?

2006-12-29 05:47:23 · 11 answers · asked by nineballp00l 2

Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome. And why are the medicatiosn you selected effective at treating it? Please, serious, informed answers only. Thanks everyone. Best answer gets 10 points.

2006-12-29 05:39:35 · 9 answers · asked by James R 1

I have way toooooooo many mood sings with my Bipolar and friends are geting tired and frusterated just as I am. I cant ask them to stay. I have to admit I am pretty high maintaince. It is especially hard for my AA sponsor, and now I am not going to be able to get the meds that I need ,which is going to make it alot worse. How will I ever get though this without drinking and going totally crazy?

2006-12-29 05:36:39 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

Hello,
I am a high school student. For the several monthes, I have been questioned about whether I am bi polar/ manic depressive. I have not been diagnosed, because, to put it plainly, I am afraid to go to a doctor.
I have major ups and downs, never a happy medium. I either have a really great day, where I life and act like king kong on cocaine, or I am really upset, where I don't talk or anything. Its really scary for me because I don't know if there is something very wrong with me. On top of that, I feel like there are two people inside of me. Sometimes I feel uber rebellious and want to do stuff that is both illegal and hurtful for me. Then sometimes, I feel like the complete opposite, where I just feel like I could never do anything bad.
Is this normal?? I'm very confused and scared about what is going on. Do you know what is happening to me?

2006-12-29 05:33:00 · 10 answers · asked by Ellie 1

Please, serious, informed answers only please. Thanks everyone.

2006-12-29 05:30:20 · 6 answers · asked by James R 1

It's my senior year, halfway through basically, at the beginning of the year I was going to make new friends and I had a great opportunity but I was too shy and blew it. I'm ready to give up and let it go. I can't realistically make friends with the fact that I had pretty bad depression and social anxiety disorder. I really think I need to get that taken care of before I can make friends It's kind of a shame, but I really don't see it happening. It's gotten to a point where a lot of the time I don't even want to be around people. Let it go, right?

2006-12-29 05:26:12 · 5 answers · asked by leena 4

Is this something that requires medication always, or can it be treated by other means, such as cognitive therapy, herbal supplements, vitamins, etc? Do you know someone who has overcome this? Is it prone to relapses once it's overcome, or is it gone for good once it's treated?

2006-12-29 05:19:19 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

wearing big baggy clothes not really brushing her hair and she is getting skinnier and skinnier and i think she sick

2006-12-29 05:03:42 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

Because i've been threw hell the past 6 almost 7. theses are my ssri medicine I took before only 2 worked One iN 2003 & one in 2001

Paxil- Nausea
Zoloft-Horrible
Trazadone-nausea
Lexapro-not Good
Buspar Not good
Cymbalta horrible


Only the best SSri medicine i been on and were on it for a year that helped me were

Remeron & Effexor xr

Tell me your story with of ssri's did help you

And yes i been on & off Benzo's Ativan for a year 2001

Xanax 2003. But Never Valium

2006-12-29 05:01:09 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

When you really think , you are in tension and when things do appeal to you as if you are really lonely .............. Please do help me ......??????????

2006-12-29 04:40:13 · 8 answers · asked by Dominique 2

I fight with my boyfriend all the time about his ex gf and how im mad that they went on trips together, and that he brought her around his family alot etc. I get mad cuz I wanted to go to Mexico with him but the fact that he went to cancun with his ex in august just makes me so mad that I cancelled the trip yesterday that we had planned like 2 weeks ago! I get mad at him all the time for his past- We argue constantly because I feel the need to be the 1st and best. I feel like nothing will ever be fun for him if he's already done it like I don't want to go to mex. with him cuz hes already been there with a girl so I felt like he wouldnt have any fun! I get mad all the time at him!!!!!!!Whats wrong with me?

2006-12-29 03:30:39 · 10 answers · asked by pigsrule25 1

I'm 17, and suffer from depression, I am recieving medication for it, and by joe it helps, but my depression made me get of to a bad start this year in my new school and the teachers are aware of my 'condition' and that it affects by academic progress - I did however get 12 As at GCSE and intend to do equally well at A-level and hopefully go on to Oxford or Cambridge to do medicine - what I am worried about now is - will knowledge of my depression affect my university application? Will my school 'label' me - and will I be given priority over people who do not have my 'issues' as some people refer to them.

2006-12-29 03:12:25 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am having problems with stress and need some daily encourgment.

2006-12-29 03:04:18 · 10 answers · asked by Jaedyn=God has heard 2

2006-12-29 02:53:23 · 7 answers · asked by billabong22_2005 1

My cousin is schizophrenic and a Christian. She suffers from visual, auditory and tactile hallucinations, and is a raging marijuana addict. She says that she reads the Bible and draws strength and hope from it, but at the same time she thinks that her faith may be making her illness worse, as she reports seeing devils and peoples' faces contort into demons. I know religion is sometimes part of treatment, but could it make the mental illness worse?

2006-12-29 02:53:17 · 6 answers · asked by Subconsciousless 7

I have a cut on my forearm, and its deep. I don't want people to assume that I cut myself. I admit I'm a 15 year old cutter, but I've stopped. This cut, I swear was an accident. I don't know how to hid it, or what to tell people when they ask. Any sugestions? Please help!!!

2006-12-29 02:53:02 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm mean when they're sleeping .

2006-12-29 02:52:59 · 5 answers · asked by hala 1

I used to have a friend who was lying about everything, starting from small lies, to big lies that can actually affect others and cause problems. I guess it's her way to get attention. When I stopped being her friend she even implied she would hurt herself, which was yet another lie - and I stopped being her friend.

But she didn’t let go. I feel like I closed the door, but she is trying to open it over and over.

My problem is this: I did not confront her about her lies – firstly because I see no point, she'll just tell more lies to cover the ones she already told and will never admit she lied. Secondly, I decided to get her out of my life, so it doesn't matter if she lies. right?

But what do I do if she will not let go?? any suggestions?

2006-12-29 02:47:14 · 6 answers · asked by S 1