Mental Health - December 2006

a few days before christmas Kay, my very young sister that was basically my own child, passed away suddenly from what is thought to be flu.

I have been strong and have been able to continue to care for the other children, I sleep every night, I go to work everyday....

but I feel so guilty for being strong. Kay had some health issues since birth and I always knew she wouldn't live very long...but why aren't I a crying useless blob......I mean, this child was my life she meant everything to me, and I keep on going and taking care of everything else like I am going to be ok

2006-12-29 02:04:59 · 16 answers · asked by Hannah L 3

i am very distant from my parents ( not geographically sorry for the bad English in that too )

i do not believe in god

i have depressive anxiety and i think its because i do not have any form of guidance

i know right from wrong but i can do whatever i want at home
i have everything i want but theres always something missing

can anyone relate?
any ideas on how to help?

2006-12-29 01:56:31 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-12-29 01:36:12 · 7 answers · asked by Not Here 1

I have an anxiety disorder, and I've been particularly anxious lately. I've been hearing things (buzzing) and seeing things (people's faces seem to change into something inhuman, but when I look more closely the face is normal again). I also sense 'awareness' in things like paintings of faces, even in a pillow...

I have been put on tranquilizers and lexapro (an SSRI) so things have calmed down now. But when I research anxiety disorders on the web, I don't see these symptoms. Does anybody else with anxiety disorders have something similar?

2006-12-29 01:28:50 · 5 answers · asked by ags3y7 2

ever since i was a baby my mom called me the girl who never sleeps. i just dont sleep as much as most people but i dont need as much sleep as most people so i am ok with it i am fine durring the day when i get 7 or 6 hours of sleep but the last week or two i have had problems getting to sleep at all and even more problems trying to stay awake in the day. even worse i heard that if you exersise in the day you can get to sleep easier but well how can i exersize when all i can do all day is just sleep and watch tv. i am gaining weight and i got my doctor to get me sleeping pills and it did not work. the night i took it i was up till 2 in the morning. i need advice!!!!! help! what should i do?

2006-12-29 01:26:20 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a friend that I've talked to for some time over msn. He lives in a separate state to me, so we're restricted to talking on here. in the past few months, he's been having a rough time of things, his Dad left home and his life at home is sufferring because of it. His best and only friend at school recently died of cancer, and I he's still grieving deeply over that. Lately I've noticed he's been acting listeless and depressed while I talk to him. He is having trouble at school and at home, and he feels like he has no one apart from me to turn to. I've suggested as many ways he could improve his life as I could, such as talking with his mother, moving schools, trying to work things out with all of the friends he has lost this year, but all of his attempts failed. he is now talking quite often about suicide, and I know he has started slitting his wrists. I don't know how I can help him, as I know no one that he knows, and he won't tell me a thing!

2006-12-29 01:11:06 · 6 answers · asked by Maybe 2

very seriousa question

2006-12-29 00:57:09 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

how did you feel and why molestation happens soo much, can anyone share there story. People need to tell there storys to help others...please tell as much as you can.

2006-12-29 00:51:36 · 9 answers · asked by blazer 2

Whenever I see people in wheelchairs or for example down syndrome or somthing physically impaired. I always feel some pity and always avoid starig at them because I don't want them to be offended. I really want to get rid of this feeling I know they are not pityfull and are equal to me but why do I always get such an awkward feeling. It's so stupid of me.

2006-12-28 23:08:46 · 13 answers · asked by trytostayanonimous 2

i find that there r many pshyco patients from US , more than in other countires...y is it sooo??? isi t cuz of the living styles?? teens come out of their homes early.they leave their families very early which is not so in other countries

2006-12-28 22:39:24 · 12 answers · asked by sri_july27 2

2006-12-28 22:16:20 · 2 answers · asked by beauxPatrick 4

I have watched alot of bad things happen in my life a drug addicted brother,a not so responsible father and alot of change within my transition to a different school.But i dont know why i always have this feeling of im not good enough or i dont deserve this or im not pretty enough and i think it might be to with body image or the fact that i dont feel good about my life al together and i never stand up for myself.I let people walk all over me.Can you please give me some advice on how to get over body image problems and feeling like im never good enough!! thank you heaps{:

2006-12-28 22:12:12 · 4 answers · asked by Kristen A 1

My co-worker is bi-polar and emotional every day. It is like a roller-coaster ride.

2006-12-28 21:50:30 · 9 answers · asked by anybody 3

Every now and then you hear, I'm depressed, I am down, I've been so depressed lately...etc. If you have clinical depression you will know what I mean.

2006-12-28 21:42:47 · 11 answers · asked by Miranda G 2

2006-12-28 21:17:48 · 9 answers · asked by cameron k 1

2006-12-28 21:05:33 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

If you met me today you would think I was the happiest go lucky person you've met, however on and off in my life I have been consistenly depressed.

Its not ALL during the year but when I do get depressed it gets to the point of me wanting to find a gun, even though I know I would NEVER pull the trigger, but the thought is still there.

I dont let anyone see me this way, but alone by myself (in my room, and in my head) I feel as if the world is moving but I am not, and honestely my body feels numb (like the numb you feel when you lose somebody close to you) and not to sound "girly" but I also feel that I am on the verge of tears (and yes sometimes "do" cry)

What I was wondering is this a normal depression that everybody goes through, or a depression where I just need to find a hobby to clear it up?

PS I really am not looking for sympathy, just want to know if anybody went through this and what did they do about it.
PSS Please no "I am on the rag" jokes

2006-12-28 20:54:36 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous

Next month it'll be five years since it happen and I was browsing pages on myspace and came across his. I was 14 when it happen I trusted him and he brought his friends over. We turned off the lights and closed the door *had no lock* they were in the living room. Anyways, they came in the room and took turns. I was a virgin then and I never really healed over the incident and I personally believe in closure and I was wondering do I send him a message or just let it go?
**Also I never pressed charges because I blamed myself and now that I am older I know it is not my fault that a 19 year old took advance of me.

2006-12-28 19:39:11 · 18 answers · asked by Miss Carmel 1

no seriously, i just took a double dose of seroquel (not necessarily a sleeping aid - but does make one fall asleep quick) and i drank a can of coke. what's going to happen? (hopefully i'll ******* sleep)

2006-12-28 19:38:58 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

There r a big problem for the whole world

2006-12-28 19:37:58 · 11 answers · asked by from nowhere 1

2006-12-28 19:33:20 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-12-28 19:24:21 · 3 answers · asked by K Deo R 1

I would appreciate if anyone could give me something motivational and pleasant to read..I'm feeling very down and sad..I need something calming and pleasant.

2006-12-28 19:23:43 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

http://www.musc.edu/cdap/awareness98/depressionquiz.html
http://www.depression-screening.org/screeningtest/screeningtest.htm
http://www.webmd.com/content/tools/1/quiz_depression_risk.htm
and they all came positive, can i trust these results and get help? where?

2006-12-28 19:14:28 · 6 answers · asked by Legend 4

I still sleep with a blanket, it's embarassing but I have a TERRIBLE time sleeping without it. What's worse is that sometimes I also suck my finger (as one would their thumb.. just with my pointer) it's a habbit I haven't been able to shake. I mean, I have baby videos of me lying on this blanket unable to lift my head but sucking my finger. After 16 years of this it's a hard thing to stop, I'm addicted. I don't want to stop sleeping without my blanket, but I don't want to have buck teeth again. YUCK.

2006-12-28 18:58:21 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

Been on about 7 types ( Paxil, Effexor etc..) since 2005 and nothing helps so far which is becoming very frustrating... Any suggestions ??? MANY MANY thanks....

2006-12-28 18:49:57 · 14 answers · asked by LWJR 2

I have gone through alot of struggles in my life...emotionally and financialy. I am a very sensitive person and I think I was exposed to alot of hardships in college..which I never had..ppl have taken advantage of my sensitivy and my caring personality and they have stepped all over me. My family is not what I though it was..there has been a lot of skelletons in the closet and I just cant find myself anymore.I'm the oldest of three and I usually have to deal with a lot of crap from my parents and whenver they have a problem they come to me first...they tend to give me their burdens alot. ..I have come to realize that my parents are not as strong as I though they were. I have noticed that I have changed alot...I'm very irresponsible with homework and deadlines in school.I have developed a very bad temper and I get angry alot...and I feel physically drained out. have been diagnosed with depression before but I dont know ifI I should go see a psychologist or get therapy in general...Help!

2006-12-28 18:06:07 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

A few months back I had these terrible feeling of dread that something bad was going to happen to my younger sister. I could not shake it, it was so bad, I couldn't do anything. The feeling came and went for about 2 months. I went on antidepressents and I have been feeling good until two days ago, I started having that bad feeling of dread again. I've had feelings like this before, a few years ago I had a bad case of it but it was a bad feeling that something was going to happen to me. My brother died and I almost died at the same time. I am really scared that something is going to happen to my sister, I love her so much. She is the most important person to me in the world. I have always been an anxious and nervous person, very careful and cautious.

I'm afraid that these aren't just weird feelings, I'm afraid that they are premonitions and I am really scared. Did anyone ever have these feelings before? I hope that it is some kind of anxiety and not a premonition.

2006-12-28 17:55:46 · 13 answers · asked by zaazaa 1

Suffering from Panic attacks, anxiety, and depression for over 14 years... Have tried numerous drugs, treatments, herbs, etc.... Some have helped .... But, no long term remidies found??? I really want to help my friend can anyone help please????? ..... Peace....

2006-12-28 17:48:53 · 18 answers · asked by Martini-69 3

Ok.. Well my doctor said that i have problems when i really dont think i have problems.. even though i have over 44 doctors they all seem to tell me the same thing. They say i have some weird mental issue but i dont believe them. It makes me sad because no one likes to be around me because of my issues. How can i make myself normal? I feel rejected and alone.
Should i see another doctor?

2006-12-28 17:31:36 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous