Mental Health - January 2007

I've had trouble with anxiety this past month, I think its been due to some health troubles I'm having. Had anxiety attacks for a while which I seem to have overcome but now I just feel tired, not really with it, have mild, but persistent headaches and genrally don't feel good.

I have spoken to my doctor and they don't want to prescribe anything until after some hospital tests I have coming up, which is leaving me feeling naff.

Does anyone know any good techniques for distracting myself to stop thinking about these symptoms as they seem to aggrevate them. Just wan to get on with my life.

2007-01-04 03:36:42 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

Would like a health professional to answer this, so I can send the answer to the huband.
(I notice that I do smoke more when under stress- that is why I am asking this question)

2007-01-04 03:25:52 · 13 answers · asked by flyingdove 4

2007-01-04 03:13:55 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

What is the memory?

2007-01-04 03:05:24 · 10 answers · asked by butterfly 2

I had a horrible experience with existential anxiety early last year, and I still can't kick it. I worry constantly, I have a headache all the time, and it seems to be getting worse.

Is it possible that all this worrying is damaging my brain? What should I do?

2007-01-04 03:04:49 · 14 answers · asked by nik 1

i have goals and i'm pretty driven. at the same time i've been pushing for a couple of years now and i've found a comfortable place to be content in the world. my question is, should i just relax for a bit and enjoy life for awhile, or should i listen to my gut and keep pushing, meaning pursueing a masters in addition to my current full and part time. or should i really just enjoy life for a bit, because i am right now

2007-01-04 02:59:58 · 3 answers · asked by steveo 1

I was raised by an unintentional man-hater. My mother was sexually abused as a child and has emotional scars against men in general. I now see that some of her "policies" were passed on to me without my prior knowledge or approval. Other than the obvious (counseling) what other steps can I take to overcome this subtle unintended brainwashing?

2007-01-04 02:55:15 · 3 answers · asked by DidoDeeDee 3

2007-01-04 02:42:06 · 7 answers · asked by allairster s 1

Ok... so I'm a 21 year old guy. I have a bit of an age complex. I have had it since I was about 13! The irony is everytime I get a year older, I look back on the past year and think I was young!
I am a musician starting out, and I just feel a huge need to validate my life with something urgently! Then I get depressed because I think i'm too old to start out, and I should just give up now. I hate the way I think.. it really gets me nowhere. So is 21 nearly 22 too old? Please I need some reassurance of some kind....

2007-01-04 02:39:19 · 6 answers · asked by Peter Piper 1

HELP I TOTALLY CANNOT SLEEP- I HAVE ALOT OF STUFF ON MY MIND- I CANT SLEEP ANYMORE- WHAT IS THE BEST THING TO TAKE TO MAKE ME SLEEP REALLY GOOD????/
PLEASE HELP

2007-01-04 02:37:46 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-04 02:25:50 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

I dont feel happy, i dont feel sad, i dont feel jealous and i dont feel angry. What has happened to me? can you tell me?

2007-01-04 02:20:26 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

Anyone know of any references for use in an assignment please

2007-01-04 01:48:01 · 4 answers · asked by gedgoody 1

I have an appointment with my dr. tom... i asked my grandma to come to for extra support. I have been taking psychiatric medications and against my families wishes i know it is time for me to come off of them and start working... but im still nervous about this and it shows...i called the dr.s office today and forgot to say thank you after hanging up the phone... any advice for what i can do to make a good impression with the dr. tomorrow so he will listen to me.???

2007-01-04 01:44:27 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

hi, ive suffered severe anxiety / social phobia for the past 18 years and really need to get sorted, feel im just existing with no meaning in life, ive been off work for 4 days since the new year break and really feel i cant go back tomorrow the thought of it makes me feel sick, i was a manager in my last job for 10 years until i got paid off 6 months ago now im just a shelf filler and know ill never be anymore than that because of my anxiety, should i ask my doctor for a sick line? anybody any ideas what im going to do? im sick of worrying being anxious but can never imagine living a normal life. Serious answers only please

2007-01-04 00:58:35 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-04 00:56:58 · 19 answers · asked by abluebobcat 4

My sister is currently in her second year of university, studying a joint honors in English & History. However, she has become disillusioned with her course. She is constantly on edge, making herself ill with worry, hates the thought of going back this semester, but worries that by leaving, she will have failed herself and fears she will find herself in a job she won't like..

There is no pressure from family or friends to complete the course, and she has good GCSE and A level results.
She has gone to the doctors as this is affecting her day to day life so much,and will recieve counsilling in due course, but feels unable to make the final decision, fearing uncertainty.

What advice do you have for her? Sensible answers only please!!!

2007-01-04 00:53:38 · 7 answers · asked by Alison of the Shire 4

2007-01-04 00:45:24 · 10 answers · asked by david K 1

2007-01-04 00:44:31 · 13 answers · asked by david K 1

2007-01-03 23:17:57 · 15 answers · asked by taximike57 1

He has gone to his doctor and is on anti-depressants. I have managed to convince him to go to see a professional councellor but dont know what else to do. He doesnt want to talk to other friends or family members. His problems are deep rooted, rather than current things that he can change (eg, death of his parents over 20 years ago). What is the best way that I can help him and do you think he will ever get over this or will depression always be lurking somewhere?

2007-01-03 22:15:13 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

I stress so much for stupid reasons, i have like 101 things going round in my head at once. I try and do things all at once instead of prioritising them and taking my time, i dont know whats up i dont feel depressed or anything, if anything very happy lifes going well but i still stress. i seem to take on peoples problems i like to listen, i like to help but all my family and friends are so selfish is mad, they dont care much for me just themselves. i dont get it coz i could never be like that. maybe im just a push over? i have a mum who is very depressed and ive taken the mother role for here so things are messed up there but i cant seem to do anything coz ill make things worse. sometimes i just feel like screaming. but i just dont like to loose it. i dont know whats up with me, im not depressed im just get a little angry sometimes, and dont relaese it so it makes me a bit worse. any advice?

2007-01-03 21:44:24 · 20 answers · asked by scorpio 1

Especially in school, I can't seem to remember things. Even if its something 5 seconds ago, I can't seem to remember it. I lack concretrations, and focus. What can I do?

2007-01-03 21:40:46 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

Can someone tell me what Hypnotherapy is like.

Very apprehensive about it. lol

2007-01-03 21:27:47 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

help me

2007-01-03 21:27:19 · 6 answers · asked by gayu j 1

I am usually good about going to sleep during the day been on third shift for about 2 years. I have even given advise on the subject here!! This past week I am going crazy I think I can't get to sleep even when taking over the counter sleep aids. I don't drink any caffiene cause I am not tolerante to it and no sugars harldy at all. I don't feel stressed i just am awake. I use a souind machine to block outside noise and still hours later Im there staring at the ceiling? I blacked out all windows in the room Im in and even tried eating Turkey to help LOL. Maybe its post holiday depression? Just asking for thoughts any other third shifters out there might have, maybe I can change to something else or maybe its just a bad week. Thank you in advance for your answers!

2007-01-03 21:26:33 · 8 answers · asked by qcdon30 2

hi,i suffer from the ability of making a decision.
i have no time management skills.even if hv all the time available i still wait for the last moment why. i am very casual during the planning also

2007-01-03 21:25:10 · 3 answers · asked by vijay n 1

I slept for an hour and woke up having a nasty nightmare. It has been 4 hours and I still cannot get to sleep. Do you have the same problem?

2007-01-03 21:02:43 · 8 answers · asked by grannywinkie 6

i just turned 13. i cut myself, and i think all the time about killing myself and i think i might do it and i know exactly how i would, and i haven't eaten more than one meal a day for over a week cuz i want to lose weight so bad even tho every1 says i'm too thin already. if ppl find out about those things would they send me to a mental hospital even if i don't want 2 go? i don't want to go to a hospital but i'm scared that some1 will find ouut what i'm doing and make me go. will they?

2007-01-03 20:56:44 · 22 answers · asked by shadow of a girl 2

2007-01-03 20:54:28 · 20 answers · asked by marcus 1