Mental Health - December 2006

My mom is bipolar, its a very mild case. Her symptoms/episodes come and go every 2-3 years. Im starting to see symptoms and she's acting weird but its not fully developed yet. She hasnt been sleeping very much lately and i know this is adding stress. She also does not take her medicine. How can i stop this episode before it begins? Do you think me giving her medicine and some sleeping pills might help? What should i do, im only 15 and I am very scared, Please help me.

2006-12-21 07:26:24 · 7 answers · asked by blowmebitch013 1

I am looking for a site or a source (such as a book or magazine article) that can give me extensive information about their disease, their struggles and they way they dealt with it. I'd like stories that have hopeful outcomes.

2006-12-21 07:22:56 · 5 answers · asked by starmoishe 4

I have panic attacks on occasion and I was wondering if anyone else suffers from an ear "pop" (feels like pressure equalizing) during the onset of a panic attack. Thanks!

2006-12-21 06:58:37 · 5 answers · asked by SG 1

I've been a cutter for 6 years and still have cravings. I don't know of anyone else who has delt with this addiction and has successfully figured out how to stop the cravings. I've taken medication that has reduced the cravings but never completlely go away. Has anyone figured out if the cravings ever even stop without medication?

2006-12-21 06:58:20 · 7 answers · asked by Melanie M 1

2006-12-21 06:45:54 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

It have been 4 days that I get this stuffy head feeling. I feel like that my head is stuffed with stone, so heavy neck's about to snap....no pain but can't think...seems like all the blood flows to the head and never flows back down (to other parts of the body). Eyes ok and nose NOT stuffed....For the first 3 days, I have shortness of breath, very dizzy, tired all the time. Have tried Ventolin, Ativan, Alka Seltzer, Chinese stuff--cupping, relaxation...nothing works!!! What had happened to me? It came on suddenly. I have lots of dreams every night. All remembered, only 1 was a nightmare. I couldn't see Dr. now as they are all on holidays, have to wait until Jan, 2007. Please suggest any ways to help/soothe. Absolutely 100% NOT related to Christmas shopping stress that kind of thing.....I exercise 2 times a week, each 30 mins. Psychiatrist put me on Tegretol 800 mg for 3 weeks now.

2006-12-21 06:16:32 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

Everyone is telling me I need to take anger management classes and i found some online courses. Can anyone tell me if those are useful or if its better to see a someone in person??

2006-12-21 06:03:40 · 4 answers · asked by mariposa 1

I feel really bad. I'm ugly. Don't say Iam not, because I dealt with it before. It makes me sad when I go to school events I see all these beautiful students, and I think of myself as a low down *****. Ive struggled with faith quite often, and at one point in time, I was a buddhist. If God loved me so much, why did he make me ugly. Dealing with family issues, verbal abuse, uglyness, failing grades
I wanted to kill myself. I see know point in living, espically when I have to live my whole life like this. Sigh theres nothing I can really do about it, I know If I was a God and high power, I would help. Of course God will accept me for who Iam, its just the people on earth wont except me as good looking or anything. Those who r born hot sexy etc, enjoy your gift. Right now I seem to envy lots of people. Sigh
What should I do? Its horrible!!!
I want to die!!

2006-12-21 05:53:13 · 6 answers · asked by Julian M 1

2006-12-21 05:49:33 · 10 answers · asked by b 4

What if a relative has been diagnosed with dementia, or ALZEIM ERS,or some mental disorder???YET, adamently REFUSES to go in a caring home?? plus they have become violent...You should NOT have to care for that person because it becomes way too difficult???? would you have to get the authorities involved???You do not want to be around them....they are scaring you!!!

2006-12-21 05:47:20 · 8 answers · asked by sweet 4

Is it possible for someone to stay awake for three days then sleep for 4 hours or so, then stay awake another 3 days, and so on? While they still seem to have energy? Or do you think it is drugs?

2006-12-21 05:44:01 · 7 answers · asked by charp20 2

Mitch Hedburg had a joke about it , he died of his addictions

but seriously if they are going to call it a disease why does everyone,,doctors included give you a sense of shame for having them

"dAMMIT OTTO you are an alcoholic, you are a disgrace"
"DAMMIT otto you have to stop being so depressed and self absorbed"

"DAMMIT otto, you have cancer "

One of these three doesn't sound right

having mental health issues,,I think we are the most misunderstood and stereoyped people in the world

2006-12-21 05:38:35 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

my mom left for the hoildays but forgot her meds which she truely needs

2006-12-21 05:34:11 · 5 answers · asked by pismoru500 1

am 29, i have 3 kids & own with my fiance an electrical contracting co. I pretty much write my own schedule.

I wake up every single day rushing, running, feeling overwhelmed, stressing out, worring that im not going to get everything done today, and just in a bad mood.

I already take Lexapro and my Dr. prescrbed Xanax 5Mg. But i am not going to pop a xanax first thing in the morning or i really wont get everything done. Those are for me to calm down at night.

I dont know why I wake up like this every day !?!

Is this normal to feel like that when you first get up?

It takes me about 2 hours to get my stuff together it seems like. I spend so much time worrying about what ive got to get done that day.

What can i do & is this normal??

2006-12-21 05:21:24 · 2 answers · asked by lisamarie_625 1

I think I've been with a mild depression my whole life. When I was 15 I just thought that I just liked being at home more than other kids. But now I don't know anymore... is it just that? Because if it was for me I could stay in my bedroom lying on my bed forever. I don't care. I don't need to go out, I don't wanna go anywhere, see anybody. I just wanna be alone. People bother me. I hate people. And yes I've thought about commiting suicide. With what I've been through, who wouldn't think about it at least once? But depression is a lot more than that, right?

I just don't wanna go to a psychiatrist and have him tell me "you're fine". I'm gonna be really pissed because this is not fine. I hate doctors unless you're dying you're always just fine. But then again, I don't think I've experienced changes in my apetite... I could be sleeping a bit more, but nothing abnormal. And I don't have that much energy... I don't know anything anymore.
So it's not depression. Or is it?

2006-12-21 05:11:46 · 16 answers · asked by mackenzie 3

2006-12-21 05:07:40 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-12-21 04:14:05 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-12-21 03:51:49 · 5 answers · asked by Ralph 2

I really needed to go to doctor and my mother had switched our joint appointment to a time that I couldn't make (couldn't get out of work.) My boyfriend was worried so he called the doctor to see if they could get me another appt. The receptionist asked if he was my father and he said "yes." The receptionist said she would call back, but she called my actual father instead. My father is furious and won't speak to me (even though it is Christmas.) I know my boyfriend was wrong to lie, but he said he would do anything to get me to the dr. Do I take his side or my father's?

2006-12-21 03:39:37 · 10 answers · asked by elionwy76 1

I am feeling so depressed so much latley! i dunno why but it just seems like everything just seems to get to me and i always seem to get down even over the stupidest things... What do i do? I've talked to my mom and we dunno what to do??!!?!?!?!? HELP!

2006-12-21 03:11:38 · 5 answers · asked by jasonsbabyforever 1

2006-12-21 03:11:03 · 12 answers · asked by downsoutthug2 1

Would you take drugs to stop these problems for hypnic jerks, myoclonic jolts, and insomnia? please tell about what medicines there are for insomnia and the results....

2006-12-21 03:08:27 · 9 answers · asked by sadloserlife 2

What's this "syndrome" called? cientifical?
The syndrome consists on this: When you suffer something terrible, your brain blocks those memories so that you don't have to deal with it.

I need to know how that's called, if it has a scientific name.

Thanks!!

2006-12-21 03:06:56 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

MExico has the best immigration policy and we should just adopt their policy and make it ours. Then Mexico cannot say we are to hard on illegal immigrants. Read a little about mexicos immigration policy and decide for your self.
http://www.centerforsecuritypolicy.org/Mexicos_Glass_House.pdf

2006-12-21 02:36:09 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

i have agoraphobia and panic disorder and want to get over it and live my life again but cannot afford to pay for help as i am on benefits you see. i cant go doctor they are useless, been loads before so dont suggest that i do that. i dont want to go on antidepressents and i just want to get better. i cant walk in open spaces, been like this for 14 years now. im in my early twenties now.
when i go out its like i cant walk, i have to be right up against the wall and im aware of everything and every1 around me, thats when the panic starts its like my lifes one big panic attack.
is it possible to get over my agoraphobia myself by going out morer and more than i have ever done?please help me and yes only serious peeps only.
thanks so much
xxxxxx

2006-12-21 02:34:54 · 14 answers · asked by blonderosey 3

2006-12-21 02:25:42 · 28 answers · asked by bobmorgan5@btinternet.com 1

2006-12-21 01:59:11 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

What are some of the most recongnizable symptoms of bipolar disorder?

2006-12-21 01:43:54 · 11 answers · asked by panic_l0ve 1

i love my girlfriend so much. But she is always skeptical about my love to her. She always find troubles. it really drives me crazy.
is there any suggestion?

2006-12-21 01:26:25 · 5 answers · asked by stuart_sheng 2

I don't know what this means! Can anyone help?

2006-12-21 00:58:35 · 6 answers · asked by panic_l0ve 1