Mental Health - January 2007

discrimination that mental health clients face

2007-01-31 08:50:29 · 5 answers · asked by maleasha a 1

I think their just SIMPLE!

2007-01-31 08:36:05 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

i've been having really strange dreams, and i need to know a site, a good one, too, and free, to help me determine what my dreams mean. help!?

2007-01-31 08:35:28 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous

anything you just want to blurt out to make you feel better
or complain about something
dont be scared go right ahead

2007-01-31 08:19:48 · 12 answers · asked by your wonderwall 5

Approx 18 months ago my ex and I were on our way home, he was driving, When we saw something laying in the road, he stopped and we realised it was a woman- She'd been hit by a car,
I got our mobile to call for help as my hubby was seeing what to do ie the traffic, it was a really busy road, as he was doing so 3 cars went over her and her head was on her leg,
I grabbed my 2 daughters and ran them into the nearest house [I was also 5 months pregnant] and I came back outside as they were covering the body.
A couple of months later I realised what a complete sod I'd married, he was before the accident but I didn't realise, he was violent.So I left him.
I thought I'd got over the accident, I passed my driving test and yesterday I got my car,
But I can't cope, It's like Grand theft auto in my head, I need to drive as I have kids but I feel completly useless
I'm usually much tougher than this, but since stalling the car today I've been a wreck.

2007-01-31 08:07:44 · 3 answers · asked by Elle J Morgan 6

I just got prescribed this from my Dr., but I heard absolutely no alcohol, is this true?? I have drank on ambien, paxil, and wellbutrin before with no problems.
Thanks.

2007-01-31 07:54:07 · 4 answers · asked by suekiemama@sbcglobal.net 2

does it cause mental problems?

2007-01-31 07:51:20 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

http://johndavis405.blogspot.com/2007/01/college-students-using-ritalin-and-dont.html

2007-01-31 07:49:32 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

My aunt has it, and it is so bad--she claims--that she can't work.
She's a college-educated woman, intelligent, and capable, so why shouldn't she have to work like the rest of us?
I mean, granted, the OCD gives her very annoying habits--like collecting literally TONS of useless junk and not throwing it away (and she gets FURIOUS if you tell her that she needs to clean it up!), but how does that render her unfit for employment?
Maybe she shouldn't be an accountant, as she'd have to check her figures over and over and over again, but there's other types of work she could certainly do.
Do you know anyone with OCD who claims that it's so bad they cannot function--i.e. can't work or maintain a household or have relationships?
It is a very strange, annoying illness, that's for sure!

2007-01-31 07:33:36 · 12 answers · asked by Rissa 2

every thing in my world has crashed and burned. my uncle raped me from age 11-13, my parents used to beat me to the point i would have 5 or 6 broken bones at a time, i had to raise my little brother since i was 11 because i was the only one wh would change to take care of him ((my parents were alwats drunk and wouldnt take care of him)),then finally we started to live with my grandparents and i thought every thing was going to be good but then, i got pregnant, my bf came to live with us, that was ok, but then......yesterday.......my baby died, because I was sicka and the baby became sick inside of me and she died. i have had so many years of untreated depression, is there a cure?? cuz i eed it, and if not, how do i deal with this, i've been hut for so long and this has finally put me totally over the edge, i have had cutting problems, cutting isnt gonna fix this one, im hurting to bad for cutting to help, im 14 years old and i feel as if life should be over for me

2007-01-31 07:16:34 · 24 answers · asked by koi 3

A friend died today after doing this. He had a lot of problems. He was only 33 and has 4 children. He had separated from his wife , fallen out with his parents and lost his job! Locals are angry as the local police who were present when he lit himself were powerless. I don't believe they could have helped them. How do his family get through this as they watched. Any contacts / advice. SERIOUS ANSWERS ONLY PLEASE.

Thanks You

2007-01-31 07:10:51 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

http://adamgriffith101.blogspot.com/2007/01/alternative-to-ritalin.html

2007-01-31 07:05:08 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

at five i was molested, later in life my parents faught constantly and my dad was later diagnosed with narcissistic personality disorder, which explains why he was always a bit off and i never realy had a real male role model or father. later he became an alcoholic and my mom divorced him and i dont ever talk to him or see him so i cut him off and have no father in my life. after the divorce i ended up with a panic disorder and clinical depression which i later beat and overcame. but recently my best friend of 11 years is very involved with drugs

i now am over everything but of course there will always be scars. but i am very into philosophy, im compassionate and caring. i also am spiritual but VERY far from any type of organized religeon. and i realy cant relate to other teens and only like adults. however i do have other teen friends.

BTW im only 16

2007-01-31 06:54:55 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

Addiction might include alcholism, smoking, gambling, internet addiction, etc.

2007-01-31 06:37:05 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-31 06:36:15 · 11 answers · asked by gurltaurus 2

My friend is very depressed and trying to get some help with her problems from a doctor. Her parents are very strict and don't believe in medication or depression. They will not give her their insurance information and she can't afford to visit with a doctor. She is scared about gonig against her parents wishes but I'm afraid if she doesn't get any help, she will just get worse. She has tried to call around to counseling centers and even get help from hospitals but they keep telling her she might be committed and she is scared. What should I do as a friend that she trusts? I don't know her parents so I don't know how they are, I just know they keep telling her she can solve her problems by herslef. I need some advice please.

2007-01-31 06:23:09 · 11 answers · asked by J D 2

My life is 1 big mess at the moment!! I had to leave my job a few months ago, due to bullying, harrassment from my boss...I live with a dad who has criticised me, put me down, hit me and played so many mind games - I've lost count...my mum doesn't really understand and my sis takes out what my dad did on me ...I am not allowed to express myself without being told that I have ruined it all! I graduated 4yrs ago with no real career path- odd jobs, have no boyfriend, no real friends, am finding it hard to get a job and believe in myself!!I hav hit rock bottom!!I don't do drugs/alcohol - but am living in really tense family atmosphere + with a string of failures behind me...I am 29 years old..is there any hope for me to get my life bac on track and save myself from becomin severely depressed..jus in my small room all day..on the Internet looking for a job???? As mentioned i had a very bad childhood - full of fear, intimitdation, bullying and made to feel worthless - need help - anyone???

2007-01-31 06:11:12 · 48 answers · asked by constella 1

I have OCD and I used to be on Effexor but it had se*x*ual side effects, couldn't achieve org. etc. So I want to change and I have an appt w/ my dr to discuss this. I just wanted to know if people that have OCD have had good results w/ Wellbutrin.
Also I read that wellbutrin is known to not cause se*x*ual side effects.
If not what med have you use for OCD that didn't affect you se*x*uallity?

2007-01-31 06:07:48 · 6 answers · asked by astrafi 3

I know teenage brains arent used to waking up early, but I've always been able to do so without feeling utterly exhausted. It's started about 3 months ago, I would go to bed as usual at 10:30 and wake up for school at 6:30. I walk a 1/4 of a mile to school, and once I sat down to start my math class, I felt tired, I was shaking a little bit and when I would relax my head on my hand, all I wanted to do was just sleep. I know these seems like a typical "falling asleep in a boring class" but it happens no matter how much sleep I get! Please help!

2007-01-31 06:06:40 · 25 answers · asked by Hannah S 1

I'm 20 and have been on one date (about a month ago). The girl was really into me and gave me her #, we talked and I asked her out. We went out and ate, then it went downhill from there. I had no idea what I was supposed to do be it talking on the phone or whatever. I asked her out twice more and she canceled both times. Now we haven't talked in over a week, and I'm over her, but I keep thinking that maybe it's all my fault. Maybe I'm just not cut out to be with someone. I know that this is a ridiculous thing to think, but it crosses my mind nonetheless. What should I do?

2007-01-31 05:54:25 · 13 answers · asked by Wocka wocka 6

2007-01-31 05:53:25 · 7 answers · asked by Mark 3

My 13 year old daughter tells me all the time that she wakes up in the middle of the night and it takes her forever to fall back to sleep...and she sometimes has difficulty falling to sleep to begin with. She's gotten frustrated with all my other suggestions, like calming music, chamomile tea, etc.

2007-01-31 05:46:06 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

I should probably know this, but I need some outside insight.

What are the symptoms of depression? I know the classic symptoms (feeling helpless, losing interest in activities), but how do you know when it's not just feeling sad or blue?

The reason I ask is because for the past couple of months, I have been feeling pretty down, not wanting to do things with my friends, feeling worthless (esp. when it comes to taking care of the house/kids/husband), irritable, basically feeling like the world wouldn't miss me (not that I don't want to keep on living, but that no one would be affected if I had never been born).

The thing that throws me is that there are breaks where I do feel good and I am happy, but they only last for a week or so, and then I am back to feeling down again. Should I talk to a doctor about this, or are there some things I should try myself to feel better? It's starting to affect my job (I don't feel like doing anything at work) and my relationships, and I hate feeling this way.

Thanks!

2007-01-31 05:43:38 · 8 answers · asked by Leah B 2

hi, i'm a generally tough chap and can take things in my stride.
about 2 weeks back, i joied a gym (2 hours a day) . ever since, i've been having a mild bit of depression. is this nornal? is it because of gymming?

2007-01-31 05:40:41 · 2 answers · asked by craig m 1

I havent been able to sleep well, I take herbs to help me calm down (kava kava) , but I still tend not to relax. My legs feel uncomfortable and I feel wide awake when im reality Im tired. I doze off a few minutes at a time.....please help. Im only 27!!!!

2007-01-31 05:39:08 · 8 answers · asked by rafastella 2

I am still 25 yrs old but after my baby I look like a 35 yr old women. I had been put on a lot and now totally depressed with trying and nothing gaining. I had to gave up my job too behalf of my baby and now having major financial problems too. I can’t explain exactly my situation but I am really disappointed all abt. Sometimes feels to give up everything but I can understand my family needs me.. pls pls I need to calm my mind

2007-01-31 05:35:33 · 4 answers · asked by Clang 1

Why does someone at work want to say things about me that are not true? On top of saying, smearing, he wants to write it down on paper.

Is he vicious or crazy?

2007-01-31 05:29:26 · 12 answers · asked by Helen 1

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2007-01-31 05:25:27 · 8 answers · asked by DJ MAN 1

I live in Long Island and have contacted the chapter but they are no help. I am 8 months pregnant and have a 1 year old and my mother is literally driving me crazy. I need some resources for some relief from her. ANy programs anyone knows of will help. tia

2007-01-31 05:21:21 · 7 answers · asked by Mia_Bella 2

It happens when I think about how lonely I am, cuz I don't have any real friends, just a few aquaintences. I'm in college, living at home, and I've been on one date in my life. I have a lot of down time at school between classes, and on the bus, and that's when I start to think about my life and get sad. How do I keep my mind off of that so I can stay happy :) ?

2007-01-31 05:21:15 · 10 answers · asked by Wocka wocka 6