Mental Health - December 2006

i'm 15 years old and i was wondering how old i needed to be to buy over the counter drugs.

i was diagnosed with an anxiety disorder and i went off medication because of all the horrible side effects it gave me. anyways i wanted to buy st. johns wort (natural anxiety/depression medication), but i don't want to worry my family.

2006-12-31 06:42:52 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

yeha i was playing around and i told my lil bro to relax and he did then i told him to sit up. he did. then i aksed him what his name was. and he said he couldn't remeber, and he is actin really weird and i don't know what to do.

2006-12-31 06:27:20 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous

ed with "dumpster diving". She doesn't like him bringing home 95% gargage and storing the other 5% at her home, but she continues to allow him to do so because she reaps any goodies he does get. How can I help her see that she is a co-dependant in not leaving him? They never do anything or go anywhere together. He doesn't work; at least not a job that provides a paycheck. He dumpster dives to support his habit. He disappears for days at a time while she stays at home waiting for him. He has become less affectionate with her- more moody and loses his temper quickly. She wants to help him quit his drug habit but has gotten nowhere in the last two years. I'd love to see her smile and laugh more often. Can anyone help me help her? Jinxy53

2006-12-31 06:20:06 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

Ok so here's the deal about me. I'm on medicine for depression and for the most part things are going well. As of this past summer I am a born again Christian and I believe it's one of the best decisions I've ever made for myself. However, there is a problem that are keeping me from living the life I want to and I could use some advice.
I'm a social drinker and every time I do it I hate myself for it....I feel like a failure and a hypocrite because I say I don't agree with drinking and the people who do it but then I end up doing it myself....I don't know what to do about it anymore...plus, tonight is New Years Eve and both of my potential plans involve people who will be drinking...I don't want to sit at home tonight, but I really want to stop drinking and actually mean it this time.

2006-12-31 06:16:53 · 18 answers · asked by Stephanie M 1

In my life i have add attention deficit disorder and i believe it effects me greatly and i was wondering if there any groups in the United States or New Jersey we where can talk about have attention deficit disorder (ADD(?

2006-12-31 06:13:24 · 1 answers · asked by thelongestday41 3

How do you know when you are going to die!! I wanna know before my life becomes to an end!!

2006-12-31 05:59:24 · 11 answers · asked by cutiecam09@sbcglobal.net 1

I heard a radio ad about social anxiety disorder and I have all of the "symptoms" but I've always thought that I was just introverted and it seems to me that maybe it's just a ploy to get people to buy whatever drug that is and not a real disorder.. has anybody taken these meds? Do they work? Is it a real disorder?

2006-12-31 05:48:41 · 12 answers · asked by maya 2

What is Cognitive Therapy ?

2006-12-31 05:46:30 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

manage it.treat it.just deal with it. suicidal thoughts.how to deal with that.my doctor told me a third of all bipolar people kill themselfs.cut wrists twice, deep.allways thinking of killing myself.I take medicin.and a lot of herbs.eat well.excersize.but very depressed.Thanks.

2006-12-31 05:46:21 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm doing a research paper on autism, and one of the source requirements is to interview someone, either face to face, through e-mail, or phone. Someone please help?

2006-12-31 05:39:45 · 6 answers · asked by katykinz73 1

My husband wants me to see a doctor about worrying too much. I think that is silly. What do you think?
Although I wonder b/c I do worry quite alot and sometimes I get really stressed about things that haven't happened yet and are most likely not gonna happen. Sometimes it even takes me hours to fall asleep b/c my mind is full. I'm scared to drive by myself out side of my city and I get extremely nervous when someone else is driving the vehicle (besides my husband.) My three year old has never spent the night anywhere and berely ever spends a day away from us b/c I'm worried something is going to happen to her. I also have terrible axiety during storms and actually go into "fight or flight" when a tornado watch or siren goes off in my area.
I understand the storm thing is just anxiety but what is the rest of it? Does anyone else worry like this. I know the Bible says not to worry but I can't stop. What can I do?
Thanks for your advice.

2006-12-31 05:31:29 · 35 answers · asked by pixiedustplease 3

I see this all the time - person goes to doctor and says they are depressed so the doc gives them Paxil or Zoloft and sends them on their way with a handfull of pills. Three weeks later they are suicidal or worse. Shouldn't they be stopped from prescribing and treating illnesses that they have no knowledge of?

2006-12-31 05:30:10 · 12 answers · asked by Ian 2

i have just bought a sweet chestnut bach remedy and wanted to know if they actually work and if they do how?

2006-12-31 05:23:20 · 11 answers · asked by uklady26 1

2006-12-31 05:13:24 · 19 answers · asked by fernando 1

I do. Was just wondering if there are others in the same boat.

2006-12-31 05:09:19 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-12-31 04:23:27 · 5 answers · asked by widecollar 1

If I experience some sort of depression and I have some anxiety when in social events, how do I help myself? Are there other alternatives besides medications? And if so, like what?

2006-12-31 04:10:46 · 13 answers · asked by vwbabe7463 1

I have a friend who can drive me nuts when she is manicky. I have a father who is very old and very ill and I don't want to have to turn my phone off in case something happens with him. This friend keeps calling me and keeping me on the phone for hours on end I try to set limits but it just doesn't work. She will ask the same question over and over. Untill I answer the way she wants then sometimes she'll ask why I changed my mind! I want to show her that I will be her friend but sometimes it's very hard.Everyone else has thrown up their hands and given up. I don't want to change my phone number for family reasons.I sometimes turn off the ringer on my phone to avoid her. She'll call every 5 minutes all night long! This is after keeping me on the phone for 2 or 3 hours. I kid you not most times she'll call in less than 5 minutes She is on medications but the med.'s don't help. Are there some Bipolors that can't be helped threw medications?I need help myself! She's driving me insane.

2006-12-31 04:06:31 · 7 answers · asked by Pamela V 7

I have been on buspar for almost three weeks. How long does it take to start working? Does it really work? I am also on prozac 40mg a day. I have bad anxiety!!!!! Any information?

Thanks,
Angel

2006-12-31 04:02:36 · 6 answers · asked by Angel G 2

2006-12-31 03:47:03 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

i am so concerned about him because he is breaking out of denial and is ever so miserable. he used to be suspicious, narcissistic and downright vicious at times. now he just crouches in the corner shaking and waiting to die. the mouse shrinks didn't solve the problem. he is a pretty old mouse and the bpd apparently is why he did bad things that puzzled him. he understands enough now but he is old, miserable and short on resources. short of feeding him the mind robbing tranquillizers that puts all on hold, how can i help him ease on out with less pain, guilt and misery?

2006-12-31 02:53:47 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-12-31 02:47:39 · 11 answers · asked by Lilly S 1

2006-12-31 02:25:38 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-12-31 02:11:36 · 11 answers · asked by Jo 2

Im really nervous about discussing this with my doctor so just kinda wanna make sure its worth bringing up. My symptoms are
1) not wanting to go to parties, rather stay home by myself
2) Avoiding certin places ie_ public washrooms, hate going to the movie theaters , get very nervous in malls becuase of the people
3) Don't disscus things in classes, hate doing presentations get all sweaty, heartrate goes up, and i stutter becuase i become so nervous

Those are some of the symptoms i have, i do suffer from panic attacks and am on adivan. Should i talk to my doctor???

Please help make me calm

2006-12-31 02:04:36 · 14 answers · asked by Kimberly 1

2006-12-31 02:01:28 · 15 answers · asked by claire_j_harris2003 2

I am at the moment suffering heavy and i suppose sever depression. 'on the blink of a nervous breakdown', my boyfriend often quotes to me as i loose my temper for the fifth time with nothing but just a simple situation. I dont sleep, ive lost my appatite and the hurt i once experienced is forever haunting me.

2006-12-31 01:45:26 · 16 answers · asked by lonely as a cloud 6

Its a few inches on the right near my thing.Everytime I eat now I am in pain a while later especially bread.Am I going to herniate.The pain is so bad I bend over as much as 10 times a day ..

2006-12-31 01:42:28 · 5 answers · asked by DR.Frankie 2

existed? I admit that I have sometimes.

2006-12-31 01:10:31 · 8 answers · asked by HopeGrace 4

2006-12-31 01:10:07 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous