Mental Health - January 2007

2007-01-22 11:37:24 · 1 answers · asked by Jacob S 3

My mom has been sick my whole life (I'm 25). She is always sick - always some new illness - she's on a multitude of prescriptions (20-30) on disability and cries and babbles for hours every time I talk to her. She has no concept of reality...We've tried everything, but she obviously has a mental disorder. She can't hold a steady job, friends, or a place to live. She is always the victim in every situation and everyone is out to get her. It's so much worse than I can even explain here, I just want to know if anyone else has a parent with similar issues. She also talks for ever without listening and brings up things that are irrelevant all the time...now she's checking herself into the hospital (again) where they all know her. What kind of creepy doctor continually allows someone to come in and get that many prescriptions - what the **** I need answers. Thanks...

2007-01-22 11:36:51 · 7 answers · asked by kleo 4

Lately i just havent been happy. When i go home, i dont really feel like doing anything. I just sit on the computer and take dorky little quizzes becuase its better than nothing. I find no intrest in alot of things lately. I also lack emotion. Something i would normally be really upset about, I dont really care.

But now when im with my friends, i feel alot better. Though i still feel like somethings wrong with me, like im not as happy as i used to be.

I just want to be happy again....

2007-01-22 11:33:45 · 11 answers · asked by Libby 1

Keep in mind I am a responsible, married, fully-adjusted adult that not only served in Iraq and Germany, but now own my own home. That is to say, I am not a child or an angry teenager. This is a serious question, not someone 'messing around'.

I believe that my mother is bi-polar, and I want her to get help. The problem is that she is a religious zealot, and doesn't believe in mental illness', etc. She thinks that they are 'spirits', so she refuses to acknowledge that she has a problem.

I've studied up on manic depressives, and bi-polars, and I do really think she is. It's gotten worse now, and it's about to ruin her marriage to my stepfather. And yet the problem is not her. It's always someone else.

I want to get her helped, but I do not know how. Does anyone have any ideas? Keep in mind she doesn't listen to reason, and she doesn't believe in 'mental problems'.

2007-01-22 11:30:01 · 4 answers · asked by C.B. 4

2007-01-22 11:28:16 · 17 answers · asked by Puglova 2

Do anyone think that sleeping with a hairdryer on is crazy? Does anyone know anybody that does? I have a friend that has her hairdryer on all the time. She said it's the only way she can go to sleep because it keeps her warm and the sound makes her relax. I know that it's a big fire risk. Just wondering what everyone thinks about that.

2007-01-22 11:26:24 · 21 answers · asked by Mi Mi 1

Please speak up. I'd like to see I'm not alone.

Also, how do you cope with this problem?

2007-01-22 10:53:56 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

Hi, Here is my question - I am diagnosed Bi-polar. I have more dark period (not suicidal, just a slow burning anger. I seem hpersensitive to stimuli when I am in this state), on the flip side I have hypomania as well. Sometimes it is the good mood, get things done, be super social (but not out fo control, people just see it as being energetic and happy) BUT then there are days likke today where I feel like I am going a million miles an hour, I talk like an auctioneer so I KNOW I sound like something is wrong to others. I do not drive as I drive like mario andretti. I feel like I cannot take a deep breath and get enough air - Is the answer the benztropine? This is the latest we are triny in case of a reaction to the rnatadine BUT it does not help my feeling like I don't get enough air. None of the meds listed did. ANybody else have experience with this?

2007-01-22 10:39:36 · 2 answers · asked by Taz 1

...what would you do with the rest of your life? I'm talking about the kind of "dreams" that, since you were old enough to know what a career was, you knew what you wanted. Now, you know it'll never happen. What do you do? Just give up? Become an alcholic? Gay porn? Tall buildings seem like a great place to leap off of... What would you do?

2007-01-22 10:38:58 · 13 answers · asked by rustyreacharound 2

I am so lazy all the time, I hate it. I need to stop. How? I don't like the way I look, and I want to workout more, but i'm so lazy. Advice?

2007-01-22 10:27:15 · 12 answers · asked by Donovan G 5

The paxil/wellbutin combination has greatly improved my mood, but I have recently found out that I may have bipolar disorder. I know that mood stabalizers such as Tegretol or Lactimal are usually used in combination with an SSRI for this disorder. I was just wondering if these three would be safe together? Also, would I be causing myself any harm if I added a beta blocker as well to reduce anxiety? I would greatly appreciate any information you could provide. Thank you.

2007-01-22 10:21:56 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

Do others that heve been diagnosed with bipolar feel this way?
Please be kind in your response and serious answers only please.

2007-01-22 10:15:24 · 3 answers · asked by JAM 3

I'm pretty smart in school only b/c I work hard, but I notice some of my peers are able to understand and do things more quicker than I can. I want to be able to think as fast as them. What can I do/take to help my brain think at a faster level?

2007-01-22 10:04:46 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a relative who is addicted to Oxycontin. He started taking it for a back injury and it developed in to abuse. He says that when he tries to quit he freaks and can't function in any normal manner. He spent two weeks at a well known clinic for detox, came home and started using again. He then spent another 4 days in a different detox situation. (I don't know what happened there) Now he's home and using again.
This isn't the kind of man you expect to this. He's got a beautiful home, three small girls and a wife. He's just hooked on these pills and he's destroying his life and family. As his relative I want very much to help him somehow. Can anyone offer advice? Inpatient treatment for a longer period of time is possible, but other than that? Anyone here ever recovered from this type of addiction? Please help if you can...

2007-01-22 09:58:49 · 6 answers · asked by kherome 5

I have my son in just about every therapy i can think of and doing extra things too. he is in discreet trials , occupational therapy, speech therapy, sees a pediatrician often and takes medicine. now when do you add the gfcf diet or the supplements? should I check into chelation or is it just what life deals us? I am really thinking some of this is chasing rainbows. Nothing seems to be the cure for autism yet everyone has an opinion but nothing substantial, I am a mother with a severly autistic 6 year old. What have you seen proven that will work? Is it the cure? Did it change someones life and is it strong enough put hope in a broken heart? I will never give up and I am strong but I am also tired of maybes I wanna know who saw what, that really helped a child with Autism. Are you not tired of ideas but nothing real? I know I am.

2007-01-22 09:58:14 · 19 answers · asked by aww_garsh 4

I have suffered the loss my wife back in March and I have consumed with sorrow ever since. I have read myriad books on the subjects of death,mourning,grieving,suicide,and lonliness just to cope with what I am feeling

2007-01-22 09:45:50 · 9 answers · asked by robert s 5

I am a girl and im constantly comparing myself to other girls, cutting pictures out from my magazines and it pretty much has ruined my life. i always feel discouraged when i see gorgeous girls cuz it makes me feel ugly...i know it sounds stupid and wierd but i think its a psychological/genetic disorder or something...i've heard of this disease called body dysmorhpic disorder and i think it might be that becuz i have a birthmark (port wine stain or something) on my forehead that has been pointed out by people multiple times which makes me more self-consious and worried that everyone is staring at me and passing negative judgements about me. I also have a white spot on my face thats noticable and embarrassing too...i just want to know what you guys think i should do because i can't seem to gain any confidence like this... i speak in a deep voice from a lack of confidence which makes me look even more weird..and im basically depressed and anxious all the time.any ideas of what i should do

2007-01-22 09:45:05 · 7 answers · asked by Erica S 1

is it a mental disorder or what? I punish myself for my mistakes physically (force myself to excersise for several hours until my legs and arms are weak, or eat unhealthy foods even if I'm not hungry to make the workout void, stay up for several nights at a time, sleep for a whole day, and many more...) I don't know how to stop doing these things, but I want to stop. I want to like myself, but I seem to fall back into this cycle which makes it difficult... any thoughts?

2007-01-22 09:35:08 · 9 answers · asked by tankgirl190 6

2007-01-22 09:27:05 · 7 answers · asked by Lulu 2

instead of having to take pills and have side effects?

2007-01-22 09:24:37 · 6 answers · asked by AL IS ON VACATION AND HAS NO PIC 5

2007-01-22 09:23:17 · 5 answers · asked by Esha 2

I am hoping to specific information from parents that have experience with ADHD in younger children. What did medications were perscribed, what effects did you see, both pros and cons.

2007-01-22 09:05:16 · 10 answers · asked by Samantha F 1

I used to visit one website a while ago but i can't find it and dont remember the name.

2007-01-22 08:38:52 · 5 answers · asked by WTF? 2

I am on a nuerological drug called lamictal for epilespy. I read that it also is used for bi-polar patients. Would it change my personality and mood swings so I'm not the same as what i was before i started taking it? I am now 18, and started on it when i was 17

2007-01-22 08:38:34 · 3 answers · asked by killermouze 2

When I was Young I was diagnosed as having ADHD. I grew up full of energy, more then my parents could handle. Now in my older years (24) I am Married and have a son. I have some discipline in my life due to serving in the Army for 4 years. But My ADHD always comes to bite me in the ***. I Forget things, I lose things, I talk to people and have no clue what was said. I meet people andshake theirhands, they say their names and I am not even paying attention to them, even though I am looking them right in the face. I answer question I don't even hear.
What can I do????

2007-01-22 08:34:37 · 12 answers · asked by brian_d_long2006 2

take into consideration that I am only 15..ok,there is this guy I know very well(he is a family friend)we have know him for years.....well he make's me uncomfortable somtimes (he touches me in places which I don't think he should) now I am wondering what I should do about that I havn't said anything to him.....and I think it may just be an accident(like he slips or somthing) I like him a lot ( as a friend) and I talk to him alot(even important things) and he has said to me once that he wouldn't ever hurt me(I have no idea why he said it) but what do you think I should do?

2007-01-22 08:32:01 · 19 answers · asked by katey 2

I have a huge addiction to the computer and am a big procrastinator, how can i get back on task to do my homework instead of surfing the web for random stuff?
Please Help

2007-01-22 08:25:26 · 5 answers · asked by amitpop22 2

People say I'm a good looking girl. I'm not overweight, I take care of myself, yet I get insanely jealous over other girls. Like, I cant even enjoy myself anymore watching tv (like music videos) or just the other night I went to a concert where the background dancers were pretty much like strippers on stage. it ruined my entire weekend cuz my boyfriend was with me. he never says anything about other girls, but i know he must be thinking about it. what do i do? how do i stop this? i can't even enjoy myself anymore. its getting out of hand. any advice?!

2007-01-22 07:58:03 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

my mom has serious issues i think she is bipolar and depresses she has a major anger problem she wants to argue about anything and averything she blows up and starts throwing things and it is just unhealthy she says im the problem when all i try to do is help her, one day she might hurt someone or herself and she won't go to the dr. she says shes not crazy and she won't take pills either i have offered her nerve pills cause i know they will help she was on a medicine once called lithium she even said herself she felt better while taking it how do i get her help?????? without making her mad??????

2007-01-22 07:45:33 · 14 answers · asked by cc1872 2

Please no "go have a beer" answers...I need some genuine ideas

Thanks :)

2007-01-22 07:20:34 · 14 answers · asked by єЖтяα ¢яιѕρψ 6