Mental Health - January 2007

i am 18 and i have had this problem since i was 13 i am a self mutilator. i am still in highschool and have been ostrasized my whole life. iby my family to. i am a large person and have been picked on my whole life why do guys not like large girls and i have been told i am ugly stupid etc by everyone even by my family so i started cutting i ahve attempted suicide 3 times hospitilized twice and they all tell me the same thing u r crazy im not though i do it for releif i dont know what else to do i ahve no one to love me i have no friends and i cant stop it what is wrong with me can anyone help me stop my bad habbits?

2007-01-18 06:18:31 · 9 answers · asked by ashley h 1

Sometimes when I'm talking to others I feel shy and not comfortable, what should I do to be comfortable around people?

2007-01-18 06:15:55 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

I live currently in a flatshare and have a female flatmate who is a so called "vampire", she has psychological issues, cannot be alone and stalks people in the flat just to get attention. It is extremely difficult to set boundaries with her, as she seems to "suck" energy from you even through the walls and closed doors. I cannot move out at the moment. Is there a way to protect oneself against such vampirism?

2007-01-18 06:14:16 · 17 answers · asked by Apfelbaum 3

As far as this seeming TREND of 'bipolarism' in society, I do believe that the drug companies more than benefit from trying to make everyone think their "stress" is some sort of mental illness. It is almost COOL to be taking some sort of anti-depressent these days.

I wonder: After a generation of ecstasy users have grown up and have learned they suddently can't deal with life... we have this wonderful add campaign to offer 'little purple pills' to "make it all better."

Note: One of the side effects of ecstasy use is a life of depression and inability to manage ones emotions. Not a good trade for a few ours of "ecstasy" ---A lifetime of emotional instability!

What is with the increased TREND of all the self-diagnosed depression(ism) and Dr.s who are so free with pen and ink issuing out pill after pill after pill?

2007-01-18 06:07:41 · 23 answers · asked by NONAME 4

Depression is booming even amidst materially prospering populations. Although a human tragedy, this epidemic of depression is a boon for the economy, since consumer culture feeds off people's low self-esteem by encouraging self-indulgence and escapism, resulting in a vicious circle of increasing consumption and decreasing well-being.

I believe many depressive symptoms are a natural response of the mind to an unhealthy, unsustainable, diseased and generally distressed society. Many of those who dismiss it as being an 'illness' of the brain, are sadly mistaken, others cynically exploiting it for their own benefit. Among the chief causes are the priority given to the competitive money system which discourages healthy human relationships to the point where, starved of friendship, some people even question the validity of loving others.

"To demand that our children feel well in the world which we leave them is an insult to their dignity." Ivan Illich

2007-01-18 06:07:05 · 12 answers · asked by nomad 2

I filed for social security disabiltiy at the end of Novemeber. I am already in the decision stage. I sent in all my copies of my medical records which were over 1000 pages. I had extra but the examiner said that I had sent in more than enough information and she did not need any more from me. 2 weeks later i went for mental exam. She called me and told me that I needed to see one of their doctors but did not have to do a full exam just a passive range of motion. I went to the doctor and he said that I had 0 range of motion in my neck. I am trying to think positive. I feel that if I was looking at denial of benefits that they would have made me do a full physical to help my case. I was in the doctors office for 20 minutes to do range of motion and left. I also sent in documents from my previous jobs showing where they were trying to do a fit for duty examination because my disability was affecting my job performance and also notes from doctors saying i cannot stand or sit for 30min.

2007-01-18 06:01:37 · 15 answers · asked by tania c 1

this pregnant woman who wants me, she's beautiful who has that glow and it's her 1st Pregnancy who wants me and I don't know if I can stop my self and I feel kind of wrong about it ..

2007-01-18 06:01:08 · 10 answers · asked by ? 1

I have a loved one with a substance abuse problem and it has taken its toll on me emotionally over the years. I was wondering if there was a support group for me so that I can talk with others that are facing the same problems. I know there are so many people out there dealing with this too, but I feel alone in the battle.

2007-01-18 05:52:06 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I work in the mental health field and I have been asked to do a workshop with teenagers on mental illness and discrimination . Has anyone any ideas on some role play situations I can do to get our message across in a way which will raise awareness about mental illness and the negative effect discrimination can have on people getting help in the first place or recovering - without putting negative ideas in their heads. I have lots of information to give but I think (I maybe wrong cos teaching young people is not my forte) if they get involved in role play, this will have a far bigger impact.

2007-01-18 05:30:33 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-18 05:20:35 · 11 answers · asked by Maddy 1

Bipolar I, but nursing a baby. Any suggestions? Not interested in Lithium or Depakote for many reasons.

2007-01-18 05:17:46 · 3 answers · asked by allisoncserpent 2

Like when I look at myself in the mirror I look "ok" but in a video or photo I look alot different-not so "ok"? Which one is the real ME? Is my own perception of myself so skewed and if so, how can I rectify it? I just wanna see things as they are..not thru clouded judgement?

2007-01-18 05:11:48 · 3 answers · asked by █ORal-K 2

I have General Anxiety Disorder and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. Sometimes I have chest pains, but they go away. However, I've noticed that there are bumps where I had the pains. I wish they'd go away.

2007-01-18 05:06:34 · 6 answers · asked by tfienen2002 1

I am a married male , suffering chronic depression, now i have decided to become a father. Could my child be affected by depression too, as genetic. If yes so what shall i do that my child don't get depression. Please give me your kind answers thank you.

2007-01-18 05:04:55 · 17 answers · asked by basheer k 1

Lately (for about 4-5 months) I have been feeling very down, not sleeping well, crying a lot, getting into fights with friends. I went to see the doctor and he gave me vitamin pills, which don't seem to be helping much.
Today was one of the worst days of my life. I actually felt like I just couldn't cope with my work and couldn't go on, was on the verge of tears or screaming or doing something, I don't know what!
I have told my friends who don't understand; they are all very immature. I have told my mum who makes me feel like an idiot, and my father refuses to believe that there's anything wrong with me and gets annoyed when I can't explain how I feel properly, or why.
I find it so hard to get up in the morning because every day is miserable. I'm embarrased at admitting I feel so down, getting upset often in front of people, angry with myself for upsetting my parents, and when I said I wanted to back to the doc everyone told me not to because antidepressants will mess me up.

2007-01-18 04:53:04 · 38 answers · asked by incogno 1

why do people pretend or act like they are happy but they are really hurting inside? and can you tell if someone is happy or unhappy by the way they act or look?

2007-01-18 04:48:06 · 11 answers · asked by *What Goes Around Comes Around 1

2007-01-18 04:40:27 · 12 answers · asked by Mr. Lemur 2

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2007-01-18 04:37:32 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

This girl who is supposed to be my friend has turned on me and is really bullying me in a non obvious way, I still have friends and everything but she is really making my life hell because she says upsetting stuff to me and i get upset and angry and take it out on my family.. what do i do

2007-01-18 04:32:15 · 16 answers · asked by SeaSide,x 2

I know Lexapro isn't FDA approved to treat SAD (social anxiety disorder) or PMDD (premenstrual dysphoric disorder), but I've been recently prescribed this.

Any SSRI would help wouldn't it?

Has anyone tried Lexapro and has had their social phobia or PMDD symptoms relieved from it?

I tried Zoloft (which is FDA approved to treat SAD and PMDD), but 50mg didn't do much, and 100mg wouldnt let me sleep more than 2 hours a night for 2 weeks...

I've done some research and have come across Paxil also. How well does it work for one with SAD or PMDD? Personal experiences only please.

2007-01-18 04:27:39 · 6 answers · asked by appleblossom 2

2007-01-18 04:14:45 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

I understand that there are a very small number of people who's depression is completely linked to chemical imbalances. However, I have been depressed and it wasn't because some chemicals were messed up in my brain; it was because my life sucks. Why, if that's the case, would you want to use drugs to make somebody "happy"? I'd rather fix whatevers wrong in my life than have some stupid drugs pumping me full of emotions that aren't mine.

2007-01-18 04:09:34 · 13 answers · asked by Simon 3

in the UK?

2007-01-18 03:47:50 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I don't just mean really serious stuff, or even problems with things like motivation etc etc.

At college every week, I saw a teacher (support worker) and we'd discuss my academic progress, as well as life generally. She wasn't an actual counsellor, but I was wondering whether it'd be possible to have anything similar with an actual counsellor.... or should I just see a mentor?

Badly worded, I know, but I don't know how else to put it.

2007-01-18 03:40:41 · 12 answers · asked by swelwynemma 7

How did/does it work for you?

2007-01-18 03:37:13 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-18 03:36:30 · 3 answers · asked by Jennifer M 1

I just dont know what to do....

I am going to be 18 soon and alot of things are going to change
My boyfriend going to uni soon, my mums getting more help with her Ilness ( ms) i have been a carrer for 12 years i dont know any other way of life, and money is going to change.

I have derpression + sucidal thoughs and social phobia, i cant even go out on my own i know it sad but thats how i have been for ages, a big area of my life needs to change becuase one day, my boyfriend not going to be there anymore, he will be durham or somwhere, my mums going to have more help and not need me so much, and i might be on my own, i hate the though of that.

i dont know what to do
can you help?

2007-01-18 03:27:11 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

I took it a few days ago and my huband said i ate a whole 3 layer cake in bed and i dont remember any of it...

2007-01-18 03:23:25 · 6 answers · asked by Bee 3

that has worked for you without side effects like weight gain so I can ask my doctor.

2007-01-18 03:16:04 · 19 answers · asked by Ho 4

Serious answers only please.

2007-01-18 03:15:36 · 18 answers · asked by profile not in use 2