Mental Health - January 2007

I don't talk to myself as a second person. I just say things like, I should do this and that. I've started doing that two or three years ago. The habit started when I was under pressure from school exams, and I think because I didn't have someone to talk to deeply about my emotions.
By the way, I lived with my family until last year, when I moved away to study; so I don't think being away from my family is the reason, and also because I used to talk with myself out loud back home.
Most of the time when I do this habit, I feel that I'm relaxing myself. I try to say things like, everything will be ok, don't worry because you are this and that.
When I stop doing it, I feel really stressed.
I'm 20 years old, Male, freshman in college.
Thanks 4 helping me

2007-01-23 12:35:01 · 9 answers · asked by john f 1

My life is not exactly taking the turn I'd hoped it would, and lately I've been feeling very depressed and very anxious at times. It's becoming very overwhelming. What are some good ways to deal with it besides medication or other destructive methods (drugs, alcohol, excessive shopping or sex, etc).

Please be serious when answering.

2007-01-23 12:24:46 · 18 answers · asked by Me 5

therapy like, cousling i'm not to sure what this type of therapy is called

2007-01-23 12:24:05 · 1 answers · asked by smile_91 1

What do you think is the main reason why people have social phobia? Do you think its strange and is it one of the worst phobia's to have?

2007-01-23 12:11:17 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

What do insomniacs run on?

2007-01-23 11:56:29 · 9 answers · asked by "*♥*Nafisa*♥*" 4

after working in an office enviroment , why is it so hard to switch off and sleep?

2007-01-23 11:49:44 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-23 11:27:37 · 9 answers · asked by freefurnicokestudios 1

im a cutter and i dont know how to stop my family keeps telling me if i do it again they will put me in a hospital there is just soo much pain in my life and i dont know how else to handel it

2007-01-23 11:01:29 · 15 answers · asked by xxholistergurlxx 1

I do not think of myself as an addictive personality, but I seem to have an addiction to Tea, Cheese (great Roquefort at room temperature) with minor addiction to olives, gherkins, tobacco and alcohol (choosy), and had past addiction to sex (with females)

Addiction to reading, writing and staying up late.

Maybe, I will have some dreams?

2007-01-23 10:57:35 · 27 answers · asked by Perseus 3

I have.Some good. Some a bit scary!! just of to bed and am wondering what tonight will bring. Will you be sleeping well tonight, do you think? Dreaming good dreams? SLEEP Well Everyone and Sweet Dreams....x

2007-01-23 10:56:15 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

He refuses to take his medication. He has alot of problems in school. He refuses to do homework. Everyone has tried everything they can possibly think of to get him to just do his work and try. We are open to suggestions now. PLZ HELP!!!

2007-01-23 10:55:58 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm starting wonder if it's just that the situation in this country has gotten so dire that there's just nothing to be happy about. Jobs, education, culture, it's all a load of depressing rubbish and there's no possible decent future to look forward to, so really I'm wondering if I'm just having a completely normal reaction to a really depressing situation. Does anyone else feel like this?

2007-01-23 10:49:57 · 15 answers · asked by Princess Paradox 6

I told my pyschiatrist today about my cutting and she asked if I was comfortable showing her. I wasnt, but a part of me wanted to show her because I dont even know what is bad or just a little scratching anymore. Doing all the normal everyday things suck because Im constantly in my head thinking should I do it should I kill myself. So I sit there trying to justify things and just drop so low and I want to just fade out. So when my psych asked me if I should go into the hospital i said no. I need help but I just dont know what kind. What do I do? When should I get that help?

2007-01-23 10:44:08 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

So, I think my trouble with breathng has something to do with my anxiety. It's been constant for a couple years. Ive been doing yoga, breathing exersices and alot of walking. How can I improve. I'm so frustrated

2007-01-23 10:40:43 · 2 answers · asked by babyvb 1

But it's just a machine that asks you to leave your name and number so that they will give you information about a specific program. I was stupid, and hung up without leaving my name or anything. I want to call back and actually leave my name to get information...
But apparently this number is for the S.A.F.E. Alternatives program, a place in Illinois. I doubt I can just up and leave my home and drive all the way to Illinois. I can't enter this program right now.
But does anyone know about the place I'm talking about? Has anyone ever been there, or contacted the people? I'm just really curious about it, even though I probably can't go.
If anyone has ever entered into this program, or been involved with these people, I would love to hear feedback about your experiences. Or, if you just know something about them, that'd be good too.
Thanks so much.

2007-01-23 10:34:08 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

Like if I am high, and have to do a lot of paperwork, then drive somewhere.

2007-01-23 10:25:02 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-23 10:18:10 · 15 answers · asked by xXblindXx 1

i cant remember alot of things, i would like to do some kind of memory exercise...any ideas?
thanks guys!

2007-01-23 10:11:48 · 4 answers · asked by Lacey 4

i know i am crazy :P

2007-01-23 10:05:40 · 8 answers · asked by saint_0f_sadness 1

If you are in therapy with a psychologist and meds are required does the psychologist usually just refer you to a psychiatrist and not go along with you to the meeting? So that the patient goes alone to the meeting.
Instead of being there together with the patient when consulting the psychiatrist for meds.

Is this common practise? Why?

2007-01-23 10:04:38 · 3 answers · asked by fred 2

please help me out, this will be greatly appreciated. thanks!

2007-01-23 10:02:35 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

For those who are suffering form PTSD like I am, what treatmants do you find to be the most helpful?

2007-01-23 09:51:54 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I do that, and I would say outloud Do you worry about death, and then a voice that is different than mine, would say no I don't. But the problem is that I worry about death.

Then I say outloud are you bald, and the voice different than mine would say no. But the problem is that I am going bald.

I have conversations with these voices.

Who am I talking to?

2007-01-23 09:50:29 · 20 answers · asked by D.J 5

2007-01-23 09:38:40 · 5 answers · asked by Patrick H 2

i've always felt that i was a little... off. and after researching several personality disorders, i found that i exhibit several symptoms similar to that of a person with a schizoid personality disorder. this is jsut a self diagnosis however and i'm not a professional by any means. i'm not sure if i should say anything to anyone and i can't exactly go to professional for diagnosis considering i'm not 18 or anything... so im not sure what to do. im not sure what my question is... haha just looking for general advice i guess.

2007-01-23 09:32:13 · 9 answers · asked by harpielingo 2

Ok, So i have been extremely depressed lately. And i just feel like i need support. I cant see a future for myself and i know that im not going far. I dont know what im pacifically depressed about but its getting worse. For about 2-3 months now i have started to self harm. And i think its time i start to realise it. I am punching myself in my head. Hitting things over my head, smashing my fists into glass, scratching myself, and to be honest.. I feel like a freak. I cant control it when it happens im full of anger, desperation and torment. And self harming seems like the only way to rid of it. Only i feel worse after it, expecially tonight when i cut my head open. I find my self like this in arguments with my boyfriend, or when im stressed or upset.. I dont know what to do. I feel like a freak, i feel helpless and like no one understands me. I feel stupid for admitting that i hurt my self. I just dont know what to do with my self any more.

2007-01-23 09:31:46 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

i have had depression and ( Social anexity disorder) for over 4 years, and toay i was put on a really high dose of anti depressents
( i have been on many differnt kinds and many doses)
but i dont want to feel depented on these tablets, when i know for a fact they dont work
( My thearpist say i need to have them so she can work with me)
i am coming to the point of my life where i have just had enough i have tryed everything!
( hypnothearpy, journey thearpy i have been looking for a spirtual retreat cant find one)
I am just so lost
can you help me
or know of somone who can?

2007-01-23 09:24:40 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

i can not calm down to go to bed at night! i get so tierd at school.
i need some tips to go to bed. no, i will not get drunk or take any bad pills!!! Tanks a lot

2007-01-23 09:13:07 · 14 answers · asked by Kyra P 2

Physical and mentally activities

2007-01-23 09:12:03 · 9 answers · asked by Ireqiredlotofhelp 1

im just wondering

2007-01-23 09:08:49 · 11 answers · asked by Bell 1