Mental Health - December 2006

2006-12-20 08:40:18 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

only for a period of about 1 month at absolute most

2006-12-20 08:36:43 · 4 answers · asked by Jeff B 1

I know a lot of you think that this is stupid or very strange, but whenever i have extreme emotional pain, i cut my arm to help relieve it. It takes my mind off of it and makes me feel better. I have also heard that it helps get rid of some physical pain because of a chemical released when the skin is cut. I want to stop but whenever i get upset about something i turn to cutting. Its gotten so even small things make me do it. Any advice that would help me without counceling??

2006-12-20 08:34:22 · 18 answers · asked by Chris B 1

i don't tolerate any medications but i have major anxiety issues. what can i do?

2006-12-20 08:27:02 · 11 answers · asked by mna 2

I grew up ignoring my needs cause my parents never really payed much attention to me and put much limits in what I could do, like socializing, or doing things I liked to do, now I am in my mid 20's and honestly I find it hard to know what I need and what I like. I also find it hard to love myself.
What could I do? I am currently gong to therapy, but I would like to know what would you do?

2006-12-20 08:01:43 · 13 answers · asked by Alejandra 1

Please Im a junior in high school and I need to know this for a biology report I am doing for school. THANKs Alot = )

2006-12-20 08:00:00 · 3 answers · asked by Kate L 1

I know I have terrible social skills with people. I would like to improve on them but my life is CLOUDED with worry. I hate myself for being aspergers. Its a curse because my nature is what makes my life crap. My nature is that people walk all over me, girls all treat me the same....poorly, and for granted, and I'm too nice. I would like a girlfriend but fear I cannot impress them. I have fantasies about taking my problems out on other people through violence because there a loads of people who WIND ME UP! I hate other people. It seems to me that I am deprived of my social skills permenantly.

2006-12-20 07:56:57 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

my friend's depressed cuz one of our friends left us... she's been obsessing on her for about... hmm... 2 months now... i think.. she doesnt want to stop talking about her... but she doesnt want to admit it...what should i do?

2006-12-20 07:51:06 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

Is the a mental illness when you have the tendencies to try to start grudges or fights with people around you? for no real reason at all?

2006-12-20 07:44:28 · 10 answers · asked by kb fan 1

2006-12-20 07:34:07 · 4 answers · asked by laurenbemis2006 1

I was never like other kids when I was in high school who wanted jobs at 16 or earlier. I put it off and put it off as long as I possibly could. When I finally was forced by my parents to get a job I spent the whole summer crying in the car all the way to the job. I was terrified of spending numerous hours imprisoned without escape and terrified of being asked to do tasks that I was not ready to do. This fear never eased like I was told it would. Any thoughts?

2006-12-20 07:27:14 · 7 answers · asked by radiancia 6

Hi. Im 15 and ever since ive been four years old, If i'm in a hot shower and let the water run on the back of my neck I get a very strange feeling that rushes through my body and I start hearing voices that are singing. No specific words just diferent tones. My hypothesis was that the blood vessels leading to my brain were dialated thus heightening my basic sences I.E. hearing. But now I get the feeling when out of the shower and very faint singing. And the voices occur much easier in the shower now (just having hot water on my head) I've always wondered what this is and why it happens. Some clues may be I have low blood pressure maybe? Any hypothesis or similar stories would be appreciated.

2006-12-20 07:25:41 · 6 answers · asked by Joe S 1

I'm 18 and I've been cutting since I was 11. I don't know how to stop. I've been sexualy and physicaly abused when I was little. I also lost my entire family 5 years ago. I've been able to stop for a few months, and am taking meds to help my depression but it doesn't seem to work. I still want to go back to cutting. I still want to kill myself. My fiance gets very upselt when I tell him these things, it makes me feel better to tell someone these things but I can't keep hurting by telling him. I just dont know what to do anymore...

2006-12-20 07:13:20 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-12-20 07:07:33 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-12-20 07:04:44 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous

will speak or loudly cry like she has pain.[ actually she gets cramps in her legs. and does scream in the night, I than go to her, and massage her legs]..but when my brother was here, she'lldo all night, and my sick brother would run asking "what happened?"

mt brother had depression so i brought him for change of enviroment, but he
had a new experience with my mother, who talks, ,and scream in her sleep...why she is so uneasy? Medication?

2006-12-20 07:03:36 · 1 answers · asked by Googly 3

did you fight with all your heart to keep your marriage and it was worth it? did you love each other too much to leave even though you have gone through some awful problem like an affair or death? and you stayed and faught so hard for your marriage without giving up? how do you feel now? so many questions! but i would love to hear your stories. please tell me xx

2006-12-20 06:51:04 · 15 answers · asked by uklady26 1

I'm a 39 yr old mother of three and have recently started having panic and anxiety. I consider myself to be a very social person and now I hate being in a crowd or in a situation where I feel that there is no escape. My doctor recommended Paxil but I really don't want to go there. Any suggestions?

2006-12-20 06:43:51 · 14 answers · asked by Giosina 1

Recently discovering dark secrets from my past have proven fatal in my life. I've been completely broken and have gone to therapy to try and re-build myself. I know this type of trauma takes years to overcome but right now it seems like I'll never see the light again. What can I do to lessen the pain?

2006-12-20 06:29:36 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm used to being able to buy for everyone this time of year. This year unexpected bills & such prevented that. We had enough for kids (teens), maybe each other & that's it. Everyone keeps saying that it's not the gifts, but it's the time for family to get together. I know this, but can't get past the gift thing. PLEASE HELP!!

2006-12-20 06:27:43 · 11 answers · asked by dumbdago 2

Sometimes I have obsessive thoughts and worries about what people think about me or my faults or my relations with my friends and family. I know this thoughts are unnecessary but I can't quit. I'm taking antidepressant but it don't seem to help. Do you have any tips for it, ways for fighting this thoughts?

2006-12-20 06:16:42 · 11 answers · asked by Cyberpunk 1

My adult brother has mental issues. No one that knows him can deny that. He sometimes has violent tendencies, but at other times he is seemingly oversensitive and super sweet. I am almost convinced he is bipolar or manic deppressive. At one point things were so bad with him that the police were called and he was escorted off my mom's property at my insistence. We had an "intervention" a few years ago and he refused treatment, and instead enlisted in the military. He is home for this year's Xmas and things are going badly again. It would break my mother's heart to see all of us arguing, but things are taking a violent turn (threats to gang rape people, kill my mother, bring a gun to the family Xmas, or commit suicide). I have tried to have him committed before, but it extremely complicated in Ohio and I can't afford the attorney. Any ideas on how this should be handled? Hope nothing happens and keep my mouth shut until he goes back to his post or what? Thanks!!

2006-12-20 06:15:36 · 10 answers · asked by jkaaz101406 2

I'm currently on Effexor and am a little bit worried if in the long run it's going to have some side effects. Is it possible that after taking it for a year or so and then gradually stopping you might fall again into deppression and this time deeper?? Can it create some problems to the brain or body after a long term use. While on it can it give me bad breath, give out an unpleasant odour from my skin pores? Pls don't get me wrong... I'm aware of the positive effects that this drug has brought. Thank you everyone!

2006-12-20 06:08:40 · 4 answers · asked by Fab 1

Conscious but having problems, like bipolar or schizotypal.
Should we talk about their illness or avoid talking about it.
And how to help our friend? What to avoid?

2006-12-20 06:06:32 · 11 answers · asked by Cyberpunk 1

I am 15 and my mom and dad and me have been dealing with my brothers depression for 4 years now and just can't find somthing to help it! He hasen't acted like himself for a real long time he go's to doctors and we have tryed everything I am just wondering what there is left to do?

2006-12-20 05:58:02 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

My friend is 17 and recently told me that she cuts herself as she hates her life so much. She says she is a failure and that nobody would miss her after she is gone! I have talked to her and got her to confide in me and she told me that she tried to hang herself but the rope snapped.... However she has sais to me that she wants to die but wount try to kill herself again.. I dont want to go to a shrink/parents/teachers as i dont no where she cuts all i do no is that it is not on her arms as i have seen her lower arms and they have no marks. So i dont know where she cuts and she will just deny it. She appears to have started after she stooped hanging out with her usual "gang" I dont see any other reasons for her cutting. She isnt the type to look for attention. What should i do?

2006-12-20 05:50:51 · 6 answers · asked by Conflustered 2

as picking on people, saying false bad stuff about them, or just yelling at others because they just happen to disagree...what is your take on that???? I am not buying that THEY DO NOT KNOW....sure they do..i know what i do...!!! but i feel it is best to try to get away IF you can...anyway, i feel an abuser knows he is an abuser...I AM SURE PEOPLE HAVE TOLD HIM!!!

2006-12-20 05:48:28 · 6 answers · asked by sweet 4

try to diffuse that...by remaining CALM...and just keep saying..."I'm sorry you feel that way..."...or "why are you trying to antagonize me?"....this person from what you had HEARD OF is hostile and aggressive...so you really do not want to be around them anyway??? WHAT IS BEST TO SAY???....(they are cussing about certain things,,,and are really pissed!!!),....plus how do you hang up with them???? without making them mad!!!???

2006-12-20 05:41:10 · 5 answers · asked by sweet 4

I've suffered from panic/anxiety attacks for about a year now. They are brought on by aches and pain, or stress at work (I'm a retail manager). Those who have suffered from attacks before understand that even though you know you are fine, your body tells you something different and it's so hard to calm down. I want some natural alternatives, rather than taking medication. I don't have money to go to a pyschologist, so I'm searching for other methods of keeping calm. Any suggestions/sources, especially from those who have personal experience, would be great. I need ideas to prevent them, and ideas to treat them when I have them. Thanks for your help. Serious answers only please.

2006-12-20 05:27:56 · 21 answers · asked by shannon 2

When i'm nervous i get :

Bad stomach cramps. Stomach really tense.

Need the Loo ALOT ! lol.

My stomach is in knots ? Really horrid feeling.

Feel really sick ?

is this normal ? please tell me

2006-12-20 05:25:15 · 9 answers · asked by Holly i 1