Mental Health - December 2006

How long can you go for sleep before you die? Also is there any truth to the rumor that Going without sleep any sleep at all for 72 hours will render you insane? permanantly if so?

2006-12-12 09:11:38 · 2 answers · asked by humanwinnebago 1

One of my bestfriends was in the hospital for 2 weeks. When she returned to school, she said she was sick. Finally when we got alone, yesterday she told me that she had taken a whole bunch of pills along with alcholic Long Island Ice Tea. She said her heart stopped 3 times, and she was in the hosp. for a week and the Physcward for a week. She said she did it because she was depressed about her dad moving alllll the way to California (We live in Illinois) and she said her mom had been constantly making comments on her being "fat" and she's not fat. Shes average. She said she hasnt ate since Saturday and today is Tuesday. She said shes very tired and shes been taking Anti-Depressants making her feel alittle better. But she was falling asleep in class. Today, she didnt come to class. I'm sure its nothing major because she said shes not thinking about suicide, and if she was she would tell me. I tried to cheer her up, HOW DO I HELP HER? She is seing a shrink but she said its not helping.

2006-12-12 09:09:06 · 14 answers · asked by MiiKEY 2

I try to be a good mother and do everything I can to make sure they have what they want/need but sometimes I get so depressed. I feel like my husband isn't appreciative of me- some days we don't speak to each other- not because we're fighting, but because we have nothing to say. I love him, but I don't know for sure that he loves me back. I have no desire to cheat, but recently while I was out buying groceries a guy hit on me and I walked away and ignored him, but cried the whole way home from the store because I felt like if a complete stranger can find me attractive, why can't the father of my children. Sometimes I get sad and I just zone out and my kids will want me to play but I'm so physically and emotionally exhausted I can't play with them. When I try to get my husband to help with the kids, he sometimes acts like he shouldn't have to do anything at home because he works all day. He leaves all the finances to me and that's stressful too. I'm so overwhelmed.

2006-12-12 08:55:57 · 10 answers · asked by Jennifer F 6

I just started taking antidepressant called "Citalopram" and wonder if anyone put on weight because of that? If so how much?

2006-12-12 08:42:08 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am already angry enough, I don't need to add to it.

2006-12-12 08:40:45 · 8 answers · asked by two_kee_kees 4

ive heard this claim many times before and am stiill unclear about it. i though that marijuana use can cause schizophrenia ONLY if the person has a family history of the disorder and is likely to get it, so in other words the marijuana just triggers an early onset of the disorder if the person is already prone to it. i thought it could also make symptoms worse. am i correct??
i would think that is marijuna truly caused you to get schizophrenia even if you DONT have the disorder run in your family then there would be ALOT of people with schizophrenia considering many people have either tried it or use to do it or actualy still do it and those people probably make up about 65% of the population. if you have any information regarding this please post it and post the link if you have one

2006-12-12 08:40:34 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

Skin seems tough to cut while it is dry ... Would like to know if it's easier to cut after or while in the bath... I rather just do it and get it over with instead of scaring due to not getting deep enough.

2006-12-12 08:26:05 · 11 answers · asked by tainted thoughts 1

I'm currently being treated by my GP for depression and anxiety. I am awaiting assessment by a physcotherapist as I have a lot of complex issues.

I'm wondering if it is a sensible idea to mention to my GP that I am having increasing thoughts of self harm and suicide. I am not going to act on these urges, I am just thinking about it, if that makes sense. I know I am not going to self harm or commit suicide.

Should I mention this to my doctor, or is it better to not tell her and therefore not risk being sectioned? I am as confident as I can be that I won't go through with anything, its just thoughts and urges.

Thanks

2006-12-12 08:18:07 · 13 answers · asked by Mental Chick 1

I usually take 20 miligrams of Prozac a day, but I recently forgot to take it for about 2 days (not in a row, but in the same week) and have been feeling depressed again. I've started taking it again, but how long until it really starts to work again?

2006-12-12 08:16:42 · 9 answers · asked by Adamgenius 2

2006-12-12 08:08:43 · 4 answers · asked by tonanzy 1

i have trouble sleeping every night and it takes me 1 or 2 hours to get into a light sleep and another 1 or 2 hours to get into REM. REM is when ur body is actually asleep and resting. because i dont sleep well during the night it makes me sleepy iritable and unaware during the day when im awake. i think i have a sleeping disorder so i would like some more info on sleeping disorders and insomnia and some ways i can help my sleeping disorder go away. thnx alot.

2006-12-12 08:02:57 · 12 answers · asked by broken flame 3

A man jumped off a bridge and killed himself yesterday morning literally accross the road from my house. Although I didn't see anything, I find that I am disturbed by it and keep thinking about it and I'm doing my own head in!

2006-12-12 08:00:44 · 30 answers · asked by KellyG 1

I've heard dentists kill themselves / are depressed the most. Then I've heard lawyers. I've also heard cops are pretty high up there. I don't know what the real answer is...or if the stats are even out there. Anyone know?

2006-12-12 07:56:55 · 9 answers · asked by The Rainmaker 1

what will u do (as a 23 years old girl),that u underestand ur best friend(another girls) is interested on ur feet and toes and when ever she take a look on ur feet she feel so... and u cought her while she was sniffing ur socks and shoes? what can i do with her? i dont wanna make her embarrassed!!!!!!!!

2006-12-12 07:56:20 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I've actually been sober for 1 year in a half!
Now I feel like I'm doing good-been working at the same place for 1year two months and I'm trying to get my G.E.D but I thaught things in my life battleing an eating disorder and a drug addiction where gonna become easier as time passed but things just seem to get harder.
The cravings are still there.
What does anyone suggest I do to make those cravings go away or feel less stressed?

2006-12-12 07:52:10 · 11 answers · asked by babygirl 1

I love my children and husband very much and wouldn't trade them for anything- I want to say that first.

Sometimes, though, I feel like I live my entire life for other people. I don't like partying or drinking or any of that, but it seems like I don't have anything that I really enjoy doing anymore. I get so tired of doing the same thing every day and I've found myself beginning to lose my temper too easily because I feel trapped or stuffed up in the house all the time with the kids. I'm a stay at home mom- I always worked before our youngest daughter was born, but I quit because my husband and I thought it was best for me to be home with the kids until they started school. I feel overwhelmed. All I do is my schoolwork and housework and take care of the kids and cook and fold laundry and I can never get it all done. Sometimes my husband will mention something that he would like me to do-like iron a certain shirt or something and I feel like he's critiquing me when he isn't. Normal??

2006-12-12 07:45:52 · 12 answers · asked by Jennifer F 6

depression

2006-12-12 07:41:32 · 10 answers · asked by Trini V 1

I am takeing my driving road test tomarrow and i am gonna be super nervous is there anything i can do to help myself not to become nervous?!?!

2006-12-12 07:33:07 · 10 answers · asked by ツ Andrea*♥ 4

what are the side effects to taking lexapro

2006-12-12 07:04:44 · 5 answers · asked by bridgette l 1

I just started High School and it was pretty cool but ever since fall break I get real nervous about going to school, but when i get there I feel fine. I'm very close to my family and hate to be away from them. A few weeks after fall break it went away. Now since Thanksgiving break it has come back. Anybody know what can be wrong with me and how to fix it?

2006-12-12 07:04:36 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

i am physically weak. even though i am college student i never looks like that. i want to improve my physical strength, my body structure and also increase my weight as well. there are so many peoples in the society who laughs at me seeing my personality and it will be negative point for me when i attend my interviews after two years or so. so i request for the suggestions to improve my body structure.

2006-12-12 07:01:24 · 12 answers · asked by sachinr 2

is there anyway i can solve this problem of constantly worrying about my health withoput doctors help??i think i have slight ocd now but i think i can make myself stop due to the fact its ocd ive swtopped clicking my teeth and humming within the last hour i havent had it with long so any ideas?

2006-12-12 06:38:56 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

A friend of mine has been depressed since she lost her baby, she was put on Celexa to stablize her mood. I just found out that for the last 4 months she's also been taking St. Johns Wort. What kind of problems might that cause? I take antidepressants and know that you aren't supposed to mix antidepressants and St. Johns Wort, but I don't know exactly why?

2006-12-12 06:36:59 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I've never been to this doctor before and never talked to anyone about my anxiety problems. I don't know what to say to him and I'm scared I'll chicken out out of fear that he won't believe me or think I'm being silly. What do I do?!?!

2006-12-12 06:36:11 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

What are some symptoms & characteristics of Schizophrenia?

2006-12-12 06:07:57 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am a 18 year old Black male and I often times feel really sexually frustrated and am always constantly masturbating but I live in a very rural white community and have my whole life and all my sexual fantasies are of pretty blondes, brunettes, and redheads. Thats all I see everyday. I feel kinda guilty because my cousin Tamika says I am an Uncle Tom Oreo Cookie. She says " Why do you masturbate to these white chicks you sellout ? ". I dont know quite what to say but when I am home in my bedroom, I just get naked and masturbate on my bed to the cheerleading team, volleyball girls, and any pretty caucasian girl in the school. Its just that they look so sexy and I get so horny looking at their cute little butts and nice sexy legs. I also feel like that I don't really have a chance with them in REAL life because they don't seem interested in dating outside their race. There always with the best looking white guys in our school. Sometimes, I just feel like this is easy for me to do.

2006-12-12 05:52:16 · 5 answers · asked by Kam187 1

i am currently on anti-depressants due to OCD and i've read so many posts attacking them.what's the big deal with them?

2006-12-12 05:18:34 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-12-12 05:14:49 · 14 answers · asked by Petunia247 2

Ive just had an argument with my bf. Im really angry and upset. I cant talk to him coz he's angry2. I'm tryin really hard not to self harm. It's REALLY hard not to! Any tips? please!

2006-12-12 05:11:50 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-12-12 05:07:46 · 9 answers · asked by riptide_71 5