Mental Health - January 2007

My son is 8 and is very confident and sociable with other adults and children. But with me and my family, he is different. Like when i sent him to school he will keep turning back and talk and talk even if we are so far away. When we speak to him, he will still mumble to himself after that. Recently he started to blink his eyes. I had Compulsive disorder when I was pregnant with him, now i sill have that occassionally. Could his behaviour be because of me ? Where can I seek help?

2007-01-03 20:49:48 · 13 answers · asked by pinkstar 1

2007-01-03 20:23:49 · 15 answers · asked by Celebrity girl 7

I keep posting this question and it keeps being removed so I guess I will have to be less specific. My mom drinks a lot, and has for about 8 years...in the last year she has also become addicted to another type of very dangerous drug also known as the "club drug" ..I know, it's a horrible combination, but there is no stopping this woman. I am only 18, but I have lived on my own for 3 years now, and I am emotionally unable to spend more than a few days with her, as it makes me sick to see what she will put into her body. I also have a younger sister who is 10 years old..who I am worried about, but I do trust that my mom would never harm her. She has tried several rehab clinics, Alcoholics Anonymous, and counselling..but anytime she's quit..it only lasts for a very short period of time. She thinks that because she owns her own business, she can hide behind that and nothing else matters. Can anyone give me advice?

2007-01-03 20:18:42 · 4 answers · asked by xoxo_sexy_biatch_xoxo 5

I'm a 16 year old male who is extremely shy and self concious. I'm affraid I dont or cant act comfortably or normally in public. How can I be myself without worrying what Im doing or what others are thinking?

Thanks,

2007-01-03 20:17:43 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

What I mean is, does it always have to be physical symptoms, like getting the child sick physically. Could it be mentally? Like repeatedly taking them to different councelours and psychiatrists when the child is not mentally ill? Telling other people/relatives that the child has a mental disorder when the child has not been diagnosed with one? Trying to have them "commited" things like that?

2007-01-03 20:13:38 · 4 answers · asked by cuteness 4

I still smoke hydro (marijuana) .. It keeps me straight .. and I think that I'm possibly pregnant and I've been doing this and I'm SO scared. Please don't be extrememly judgmental. Until you know what it's like don't judge...But if I am is there a ton of harm that could have been done to the baby?

2007-01-03 20:13:23 · 10 answers · asked by Kozzzy 3

Lately, it seems that all my friends are turning from me. For no reason, they just are rude and ignoring me. When I know I haven't done anything, I feel like everyone hates me, like i'm not wanted kinda feeling.I cant get a job, my parents yell at me to go get one and move out, (im only 21, not 40).I see my bestfriend have SO many friends and i'm jealous,ppl luv her, and all I get from my group of friends(other then her)is the often HI.and nothin else. PPL are busy I understand that,maybe I'm asking too much? I like to keep in touch with friends on a reg. basis.I never ask for materialistic things, EVER. All I do everynight is cry,and stay up until 6am.I cant figure out wat im doin wrong.At points id rather not live then live alone. Although of course i want to live and have a great life, but it's seeming impossible, is life throwing me hard balls? or am I doin it to myself. am I overreacting?

2007-01-03 20:08:20 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

He is almost 21 years old this month. He is 5'11'' to 6" tall. His pants size is 27". Even in this extremely tiny size his pants are falling off without a belt. I am horrified since this size is Xtra Xtra Small (xxs) or Size 0 for young girls. His body is very very thin and he is practically emaciated. He appears to be in severe denial and attacks me when I attempt to help him with his problem. I have tried talking to a Doctor but she won't really assist me. I am at a total loss. Please help me.

2007-01-03 19:43:53 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-03 19:35:13 · 5 answers · asked by chintu 1

2007-01-03 18:57:36 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

What ever i do, i am not enough consistent, I start the things, but sooner or later can't continue.Even in job my performance is not consistent, some times i do very well and then not good. How can i make myself consistent.Any help or suggestion is really needed.. Thanks

2007-01-03 18:53:11 · 4 answers · asked by yjph 2

and you try to meditate. According to some of the chinese text, the old wise men tell us that when we meditate we must be able to ease the mind and think about absolutely nothing at all, ziltch. How in the world can somebody be able to sit for an hour, thinking about nothing? Sounds like an imposible feat. Suggestions, maybe from those who tried meditation. Secondly, does proper meditation give you any results, or is it solely for the purpose of relaxation?

2007-01-03 18:30:16 · 3 answers · asked by darkest_warfare 2

me girlfriend does heroin, and i really want to help her quit....

2007-01-03 17:59:42 · 11 answers · asked by mmiller0717 1

I have heard many times from many people that breathing deep is really good for you. Every time I try breathing deep, after about 4 minutes of taking continuous big breaths in and out I start to feel this weird tingling sensation over my face, feels like a layer of static electricity. Is that a good thing or a bad thing, because not knowing the truth, I might be doing more harm than good.

2007-01-03 17:57:05 · 7 answers · asked by darkest_warfare 2

How do I confront my mom that she has symptoms of Bipolar?

2007-01-03 17:53:50 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

Problem for u all I think

2007-01-03 17:50:23 · 7 answers · asked by pkstn pride 1

Serious answers only.

2007-01-03 17:34:25 · 11 answers · asked by Rachel A 2

I feel like I am concentrating on it so much that I pay so much attention to that instead of actually doing stuff in my life. HOw do I change?

2007-01-03 17:25:00 · 6 answers · asked by Leslie S 1

I was watching TV and a commercial came on for the Olive Garden. A lady came in and told the hostess she was waiting looking for her date and said he would probably have his shoes untied...and then you hear the kid yell, "Hi Mom!" I teared up. WHY??? Why would something like that make me have the urge to cry? I don't have any kids but my husband and I are planning on it.

2007-01-03 17:16:15 · 15 answers · asked by His Angel 4

I have been told im anxious...Im depressed etc..My symptoms all anxiety and in my mind..I try hard everyday to do things that i don't normally do to keep busy and keep going..Trying not to think of anything negative ..For some reason in the last few days..I can't even concentrate enough to read.I have things to do but feel so scared I can't muster the concentration to do anything other than worry..Has anyone else every felt this way?I want to do other things but scared as something might happen.I just can't think of anything other than symptoms and worry .. What can I do?

2007-01-03 17:10:34 · 8 answers · asked by Isy B 1

I am pretty sure of this fact, though not completely. But is it known why schizophrenia affects the intelligent? Does it have to do with neurological chemicals? Or is it seemingly random? Any information about why it affects who it does is much appreciated.

2007-01-03 17:09:11 · 4 answers · asked by Onion? 3

2007-01-03 16:59:44 · 6 answers · asked by suga 1

I have been overweight all my life. I am trying to deal with the fact that I will never be skinny. I just cant seem to stop thinking of myself as an ugly fat cow. It makes me not want to be around a lot of people b/c I am always worried that someone is making fun of me or thinking that I look bad. I would like to be happy with myself.

2007-01-03 16:48:30 · 17 answers · asked by apye1984 1

I went thorugh i stage of completly hateing myself, still feel a bit down at times. I used to cut myself..it became my drug. As some one drinks when thier in pain, i used to cut myself instead. When some takes drugs so they cant feel life, I cut myself. It was my drug. I resisted it for almost 3 months, but today i began showing signs of wanting to cut. Im not sure what to do. I dont want to cut. Im unsure.

2007-01-03 16:38:06 · 8 answers · asked by bladetroubles 2

need to see if u ever thought of this and why?

2007-01-03 16:21:29 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

are there any easier treatments than anti depressants to relieve the symptoms of depression
# feeling down or depressed much of the day
# lack of interest or pleasure in daily activities
# social withdrawal
# loss of appetite, overeating or digestive problems
# excessive sleeping, insomnia or early morning awakening
# physical complaints, such as headache, backache or other unexplained pain/discomfort
# physical agitation or restlessness
# chronic fatigue, loss of energy or lack of motivation
# feelings of hopelessness, worthlessness, guilt or self-blame
# difficulty concentrating, impaired memory, indecisiveness or confusion
# neglect of physical appearance or hygiene
# irritability or rapid mood change
# thoughts of death or suicide

2007-01-03 16:20:15 · 12 answers · asked by Legend 4

are there any vitamins or activities to increase mood, concentration and memory?

2007-01-03 16:16:37 · 8 answers · asked by Legend 4

i work construction at nuculear plants and chemical plants, and i am deathly afraid of heights does anyone have advise to help me?

2007-01-03 16:02:39 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I've been diagnosed w/ ADD, and my doctor prescribed me antidepressants last week. The truth is, could I have one and not the other? Or even neither?
I've always had extreme problems with focusing on things that bored me, keeping a steady train of thought, and generally get addicted to things that I enjoy. (Books, videogames, tv shows, whatever. I say addicted as in I'll spend a lot of time doing these things, but not to the point where it takes over my life or anything bad like that.) Since high school started, I've been heartbroken, have developed slight philophobia due to this, and I'm often depressed. I'm also finding it harder to socialize, and my grades are falling from my inability to focus and my constant thoughts of the past, regrets, etc.
So, can anybody help me? Is it really neccessary to take medication, and do I even have any of these things? I've taken online ADD and depression tests, and both say I am high at risk for these problems.

2007-01-03 15:40:18 · 5 answers · asked by Koko 4

I'm a pessimist. I've experienced depression for the first time the last few months. I'm taking medication now for it. But i still am depressed, i go through bouts where i'm depressed for about a week. Then i have a day where i'm super happy and hyper. Then i go back to the way i was. Please, i need outlook tips not medication. Do you have any tips on being optimistic and getting myself out of my deep negativeness that i get into?

2007-01-03 15:31:06 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous