Mental Health - January 2007

I wonder what are the qualifications for foster care? What if the Husband or wife have mental health background such as depression or bipolar?? But are in stable condition?? I would love to foster care for needy kids, but I struggle with depression and pssibly bipolar. Please no mean answers,,,,

2007-01-29 07:58:58 · 3 answers · asked by Michelle N 5

ok heres the situation, I am in college and I am 3 weeks into the semester. for the first week, I attended like 3 of my classes, then proceded to skip a weeks worth of classes, then I talked to my teachers on email and told them I was sick and coming back, so I came back for like 3 more classes, the main reason I miss class if because I always sleep in and miss my bus, then it just discourages me from going to school, half the time my parents are home so I have to to go to school, I just end up going to the computer lab because I dont want to go to class, I fear I am going to get called out by my trachers and my fellow classmates. I havent attended class in a week and I recently emailed my teachers again( I am a shut-in, I dont want to go talk to them) i feel like I cant attend class because i do not know what we are doing what assignments are due, I already missed a test and my grade are not good as it is.

2007-01-29 07:57:58 · 10 answers · asked by cubs_9999 3

i need to find a docotr that specializes in "BPD..BORDERLINE PERSONALITY DISORDER" has anyone out there been diagnoised with this or know about where i can go to find a doctor that specializes in this?

2007-01-29 07:53:55 · 3 answers · asked by saphirespice 3

2007-01-29 07:12:37 · 20 answers · asked by ~☆ Petit ♥ Chou ☆~ 7

So for about a week and a half I was doing fine... then on Saturday night I got really bad, thoughts of suicide... that night I had dreams of having thoughts of suicide and in one dream that was in another dream I actually committed it (first time I've ever had dreams like that). Then on Sunday I was even worse I didn't want to see anyone or take my meds... I was getting worse urges so I took more Prozac (I would have gone to the ER but I had a bad experience last time ... see ER question) ... and some other relaxing med. That didn't work so I took some prescribed sleeping pills ... I finally calmed down and went to bed after talking with my mom on the phone for a few hours... The next day I talked to my councilor he seemed very concerned because it was the first time he saw my actual emotions and not the fake cheerful me... He says I might not be on the right meds right now. I'm worried about changing meds, cause the last time was when I had the bad ER experience(see my ER question)

2007-01-29 06:57:12 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

would it confuse them more or would it content them?

2007-01-29 06:56:50 · 5 answers · asked by sweet_thang 1

I know im only 11 but it seems like everyone always blames me.I play basketball and if i don't do something rite everyone gets on to ME!No one else.Its always ME!After the game my mom always gets on to me.Yelling at me telling me i can do better.And its so annoying.The other thing my friend shes always taking advantage of me telling me what to do..and it makes me feel bad.Shes always talking about how "hot" a guy is and rubbing stuff in my face.I'm sorry i don't talk bout guys all the time.And it gets really annoying.I don't have a bf and shes always like you need to find one and blah blah!!!But then sometimes I feel lonely and unloved...i don't know why though...

2007-01-29 06:55:41 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

My best friend has been having paranoid delusions and I have been trying to give her advice. But sometimes I start felling the same way she does so I step back and tell myself to stop and be rational. But how do I tell her it is all in her head? She thinks everyone is hiding information from her.

2007-01-29 06:53:16 · 5 answers · asked by hoodwink 2

I think about killing my self almost every day. Just driving in to on coming traffic or some thing. I tried cutting and that did not help any. I cry over past events. All my friends are away in collage. I flunked out, but I am now taking part time classes while working my way though. I am either at work or home. I have trouble getting out of bed. I start to fade when I am under stress. I have hearing problems and the doctors told me I will never live a normal life again.

2007-01-29 06:47:02 · 7 answers · asked by caitie 6

The docs around here are crazier than I am, please, if you have any advice it would be greatly appreciated.

2007-01-29 06:36:49 · 3 answers · asked by poemonkey1980 2

I have a daughter that frankly don't got all her marbles and i frankly don't give a damn if she lives or dies . I know i'm a freakin jerk and i need to go to hell but i just can't put up with it . I'll pay u a million if u babysit her for me . she's gonn drull on u she'll bite ., pull your hair on you and mabe pis*on u tooo . or mabye she'll just spin around in circles and go deedledeelde 4 a couple hours but yeah , i need help and if i don't get it i'll be a crazy as her !

2007-01-29 06:27:46 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

I stay in the middle not happy not sad.. Doctor perscribed Cymbalta and now I am afraid to take it. I have never taken an anti depressant and am reluctant tp try it.

2007-01-29 06:24:22 · 4 answers · asked by acds 1

Here's an example:

Quite a while ago, I was in a great mood. I saw a picture of my boyfriend's best friend's girlfriend, and thought about how pretty she was. Then I think, "Wow I'll never look like that." Then it's, "Is my boyfriend happy with the way I look?" Then it's, "He'd much rather be with a prettier girl..." And a downward spiral into a bad mood!

Yes, it shows an insecure side of me, but I had to use something as an example.

2007-01-29 06:14:16 · 5 answers · asked by :-) 3

I was interested in a career as an Occupational Therapist and was just wondering of the ration of women to men.

2007-01-29 06:09:38 · 9 answers · asked by john s 1

anyways, crazy, i tried to send you an e-mail. not sure if it worked though.

i know what you mean about the borderline suicidal thing - i have issues with that as well from time-to-time. i have been to doctors and have switched meds from zoloft to lexapro, but it doesn't seem to be working wonders. all i want is to be normal, happy and at peace with myself and life. it all seems so far away.....

2007-01-29 06:00:58 · 2 answers · asked by skylar_becca 1

2007-01-29 05:57:58 · 7 answers · asked by gamawcool 1

Has it caused you to have headaches? I think it may be causing them for me.

2007-01-29 05:57:33 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-29 05:36:12 · 4 answers · asked by Santard 1

Why would you "cut" yourself then go on the computer and tell everyone? I say its for attention, alot of people argue with me.. I think Im right, because if you cut (Ive known alot of people who have) You arent proud of it. But tell me what you think?

2007-01-29 05:22:33 · 8 answers · asked by ~<3TwiztidHeart~<3 2

I need one to keep my priorities in order.

2007-01-29 05:18:52 · 6 answers · asked by walter_nahbexie 2

My Dad is an alcolholic and I think he also has an addiction to gambling (VLT's), but in the last 5 years or so he has also been doing a lot of shopping. He goes to the grocery store and buys stuff he does not need. His deep freeze is packed full (he is single and lives by himself), his cupboards are also packed. He goes to the dollar stores and buys stuff he does not need, then gives them to me and my sisters (most of the stuff I have no use for). He gives us bags of food and toiletries too when we visit, which is very nice because those things we can use and I always thank him, but I am very concerned for him. I have given him heck a few times (in a loving / joking way). He also buys things like toaster ovens, coffee pots etc when they are on sale and keeps them, then sometimes he gives us stuff like that too.
I have OCD and think others in the family may have it too, but could this be a hoarding thing or another addiction? He is not spending money he doesn't have.

2007-01-29 05:17:04 · 12 answers · asked by wendygirl1000 2

i have a drunk for a teacher she comes to schoool drunk she has drunk fits and always smells i think it cuz she dont take showerz and she always smells like vodka she also yellz at us for no reason wat should i do

2007-01-29 04:53:13 · 23 answers · asked by ctownz_phatty617 1

what is the average pay for crystal therapists?

2007-01-29 04:51:21 · 3 answers · asked by Deedums 1

Then he told me how much I helped him, only to leave me to be with the person that caused him so much pain, a onenight stand who had his child.I helped him so much.He told me never to call him again.Now evrything has come rushing back to me,all the suicid threat made.He told me he bought cianide over the internet.He used to tell me he would do it when school was out over the summer because he was a teacher.He would tell me he couldnt live.Icant cope now:((All I do is cry &I have alot of anger inside for him messing with my head.Apparently, he got over it enough to treat melike crap.I dont know what todo anymore.Its been 6months and I am in therapy now!How ironic!All because I cared, he got me2care by telling me all that.Now look. How do I cope?Please someone tell me.I know now Ishouldnt have taken on that burden,but I felt he cared for me also.I was so angry Icalled him several times to yell,talk,confront him.Then he told me he was going to report me for harrassment!Who does this???:(

2007-01-29 04:50:07 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

But I stop taking Prozac about 4 month ago. is it safe for me to take Prozac again?

2007-01-29 04:49:12 · 4 answers · asked by najibudin 1

I have long-lasting depression. I've been on meds since '94, still have it, and it's getting worse. At times, it's hard to work, I cry a lot and have feelings of loneliness, emptiness is prevalent, and I worry on a consistent basis. Don't know what else to do??? Maybe those who suffer like I do can e-mail me?

2007-01-29 04:44:44 · 8 answers · asked by skylar_becca 1

2007-01-29 04:32:05 · 25 answers · asked by solaima 1

I'm lonely. I'm constantly forced in social situations at school, but I always screw up. I can't start or maintain a good conversation. People won't talk to me that often either. Whenever I finally talk to someone I end up saying awkard stuff in an awkard way, thus ending the conversation. I have friends but they're no real friends. They don't support me and they're not stimulating for my social life. They're mostly PC and WoW addicts and don't go out themselves. How they manage to lead a happy life is beyond me. Even my best friend doesn't support me when I try to open up and talk about my feelings. I've been trying so hard for the past 5,5 years and the situation has just slightly improved. My feelings have worsened though.

I try to be as positive as possible and noone knows I'm depressed, so it's not like people don't like me because I'm negative. I lack social skills. Pls give me some advice. Should I see a therapist? Are there people who can help with this kind of stuff?

2007-01-29 04:15:53 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have had some trauma in my life and I have the need to cry - often unfortunately. I actually cry pretty hard and it has left my eyes red and very very puffy and swollen. Other than cool compresses or ice and Visine, what can I do? They are puffy on the lids and there are now bags underneath my eyes as well. I've been careful applying makeup, but the puffiness still shows and it looks like I've been crying. I have to go to work and other places and I don't want people to know how upset I am or to ask questions.

2007-01-29 03:22:58 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

I know this question sounds strange but I have dealt with depression most of my adult life. I used to be on Zoloft but that didn't work after awhile and then I was put on Effexor but I had cardiac problems as a side effect and it didn't seem to work all that well anyway. My problem is that I know I need to go back and get some help but I am so afraid that my husband will leave me if I do. He had an affair three years ago and it happened because he felt that he couldn't make me happy. With therapy we stayed together. I went off the depression meds last summer and was doing well until I started clinicals and my husband starting working 10 to 12 hours a day. School was stressful, I have three kids ages 10, 9, and 6, and my husband is so tired when he gets home from work that he is distant. I quit school because it was too difficult so I feel like a loser. I feel alone, cry all the time but I put on an act as much as I can for him but it is getting more difficult. I'm so scared.

2007-01-29 03:20:40 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous