Mental Health - February 2007

I know that mental maturity is measured according to IQ scores, but what exactly is emotional maturity? Often we hear that someone is either "emotionally mature" or "emotionally immature", but what does that mean? How does one determine if someone is emotionally mature?

2007-02-07 02:57:58 · 5 answers · asked by tangerine 7

I made the appointment last week when I was feeling terrible -- depressed and worried about my life. I'm still worried today, but it's not as bad. I have this problem whenever I make a doctor's appointment. My problem is not as bad when I go as it was when I made the appointment.

I've entered counseling once before, but I've never been to a psychologist. I want to go because I think I might have a problem that might get better with medication, but I don't want to go on any unless a professional tells me I might benefit from it.

I'm pretty nervous about the appointment. I'm not sure what to expect. I know that the first appointment will just be me talking about myself and my circumstances -- basic information so the doctor knows a little about my life. But other than that, I don't really know what I've signed up for!

I'm willing to put in the work it will take to feel better, and I hope my doctor feels the same. Does anyone have any tips or experiences to share?

2007-02-07 02:40:00 · 6 answers · asked by Jeff 3

2007-02-07 02:30:51 · 4 answers · asked by Maryjoy M 1

2007-02-07 02:30:36 · 5 answers · asked by james 1

i have found myself rarley eating and if i ever do i feel i need to get it out of me so i make my self sick i dont want to die or harm myself it didnt start because i wanted to loose weight i wasnt even aware it was happening but now i have lost weight and like that i am slimmer if i eat i feel guilty if that makes sense i feel im no lomger in control more like it controls me friends and family have questioned my weight loss part of me wants to tell them but the other doesnt for fear of hurtimg them or them thinking bad of me i feel so alone and out of control what shoul i do?

2007-02-07 02:29:46 · 5 answers · asked by LIL'EM 2

I think I may be a raptophiliac and hope I'm not a freak. TT_TT

2007-02-07 02:18:23 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I often feel depressed. I feel like I'm not good enough for anyone, and I never stick up for myself with people at work. I have a beautiful fiance, but I'm afraid my condition will have a negative effect on our relationship. I don't want to allow my feelings of depression ruin what we have. Does counseling work, and how would I go about setting up something for myself? How much would it cost?

2007-02-07 02:14:53 · 14 answers · asked by Guy 1

I recently quit smoking pot. I have smoked it for 15 years, the last 10 can be considered extremely heavy use. Since I stopped, I have absolutely no appitite, sometimes going more than a 24 hours without eating. I'm not sure that I'm able to recognize what it feels like to be truly hungry anymore. The thought of eating anything is borderline nausiating. But that's just my fist problem, next is my newly aquired insomnia. I can barely sleep. For example, It's 2:41 am right now, I should be in bed. My lack nutrition and sleep in starting to affect my job. Funny, I never thought stopping a drug habit would lead to a decline in my work performance. I don't want to take any form of sleep aids either, for two reasons, 1: another habit will ensue; 2: I know this might sound strange from a habitual marijauna smoker, but i don't like taking drugs or pills or anything like that. never have, never will. (pot doesn't count (to me). So if you managed to actually read all of this, I need your help.

2007-02-07 02:10:09 · 17 answers · asked by jpgray73 2

2007-02-07 02:01:29 · 4 answers · asked by NENA B KNOWING 1

I'm making not even half of what I used to and I do nothing but go to work and do housework. I really love my boyfriend, but he hasn't been that emotionally supportive. Not to mention, I've become a jealous person since I've been here, and I just don't feel like I'm worth anything anymore. Not to mention, my bf's ex is a runner up in a statewide pageant! How do I deal with getting out of this mental slump while keeping with my daily routine of going to work and staying at home, since I really don't have much time/money for much of anything?

2007-02-07 01:55:28 · 4 answers · asked by HappilyEverAfter 4

I am 18 years old and right now I feel as if I just discovered the source of all my problems: my lack of self-worth. I have been completely unaware of how badly I beat myself up. I have realized that since I lack positive self-worth, I do not respect myself.I came to realize that through someone: This person cares for me but I refused to believe it, like usual. The difference with this person was that I couldn't find a reason why she would pretend to care for me, which is usually what I do with othe people. For example, when someone would tell me they love me I always told myself, they are only saying that because saying that is only in thier best interest.
I just finished writing a letter to myself telling me what a bright, love-deserving, intelligent, beautiful person I am.
I am on the right track and would just like some input from people that have been through this.

2007-02-07 01:36:51 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

when she has these recurrant dreams , her body temp. goes down, and she gets a terrible headache. she says everything is going really fast in her mind. she is confused when she wakes up. i love her and dont know how to help her. anyone know anything about this?

2007-02-07 01:04:58 · 2 answers · asked by michelle n 2

How do these academic disciplines differ and can they counsel the same types of patients? How does the curriculum differ in pursuit of the PhD?

2007-02-07 00:48:31 · 3 answers · asked by Carmen S 2

Have they given you an upset stomach? Do you lose weight on them? I do and thats what they do to me. Strange and its never gone away after years.

2007-02-07 00:46:55 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

Anyone know how to stop obsessive thinking? I obviously am anxiety ridden right now but how do I stop just thinking about "what if"? Anyone else get into a rut like that?

2007-02-07 00:41:57 · 7 answers · asked by kelly-il 3

Hey guys,
i sometimes get so paranoid over such silly things
sometimes i just need to chill out
but i find it really hard
if anyone can help me i'd really appriciate it
thanks :)
x

2007-02-07 00:39:24 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

All the time at the moment i feel really down in myself and always upset and nothing helps me.
I have been bullied for ages but i thought it had all stopped and then it hit me i had no friend and now i am really badly depressed HELP

2007-02-07 00:34:53 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-02-07 00:34:04 · 4 answers · asked by aparup r 1

2007-02-07 00:33:28 · 7 answers · asked by abi 1

2007-02-07 00:24:28 · 5 answers · asked by Miso Hot 2

and really bad anxiety as soon as night falls. they gave me xanax seems to work but i dont want to rely on pills. as soon as night comes im constantly looking behind my back checking locks. keeping lights on. I feel like a big p*ssy. and my heart is pounding. and i will just sit up in my bed all night with no sleep. What can or should I do? Please serious answers only

2007-02-07 00:20:37 · 6 answers · asked by Miso Hot 2

2007-02-07 00:16:57 · 5 answers · asked by Hey You 2

Hey guys
Did you guys know that ADHD and Autism is combained disorder?
well it means that two things togethers soo yea. i think the reason why is because they exist at same time around and they are soo alike. that why it hard for doctors to diagnostic ADHD because autism, Derepssion, OCD, CD and learning disabilities are alike.

2007-02-07 00:14:34 · 5 answers · asked by alamoleyanet 1

2007-02-07 00:05:43 · 2 answers · asked by Zumreta K 1

i wake up in the morning..get ready and all that...but as time passess i just dont feel like going out...i feel like it is impossible for me to do that...i am really suffering due to this...what the hell is wrong?why is this happening to me..cant live any longer like that my life is useless. :-(

2007-02-06 23:46:10 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

Psychiatry is more of an art than a science, While I suppose a good psychiatrist could work with the NHS, I suspect that a really good one could get paitients that would pay him.

2007-02-06 23:44:23 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

i work in a very bitchy office and i seem to get all of it my way its driving me crazy but i love my job dont want to say any thing cause im worried it would get worse

2007-02-06 23:34:02 · 11 answers · asked by xhehehexx 3

I've just turned 19 and i've known i have ocd for about 5-6 years now. At one stage wen i was abit younger it was really bad but i've seemed to get it under control since then.

I told my best friend last year that i had ocd and she's been really gr8 about it and totally supportive. But lately its been affecting my thinking and im finding it really hard to do things i enjoy eg. art. I feel like its hurting my mind more than anything else. My friend keeps telling me to tell my mum or get help but im really scared to tell my mum. I want to talk to sum1 about this but i dont want sum1 to 'fix' me. Im jsut unsure of how to go about getting help without my mum finding out i guess.

Anyway guess im just looking for any1 who is in or has been in a similar situation and wat u did. I culd really use sum advice thanks in advance.

2007-02-06 23:16:14 · 10 answers · asked by CP 2

2007-02-06 23:14:00 · 3 answers · asked by janelle s 1

2007-02-06 23:11:55 · 7 answers · asked by sajet 1