Mental Health - February 2007

Hi guys. Ive suffered with panic attacks and anxiety since 1999. I am male, 24 years of age. I was hoping you can help me

I absolutely hate riding as a passenger in cars at the moment with my anxiety. The thought of riding in one in the front or back, windows down or not makes me feel short of breathe and panicky. I dread everytime i think about having to go somewhere by car.

The last few times Ive travelled in a car i hyperventilate to the point i think im gonna pass out and if its not that, i get a tingling numb sensation in my face, making the think something terrible is about to happen to me.n My heart races and i cant get a breathe at all. This is worst in situations such as at traffic lights or whenever its not easy for the car to pull over to the side of the road (say if its in the middle lane of a main road).

Can anyone sympathise with me here with this problem and can anyone advise me how to conquer this fear and what to do to not panic when riding in a car.? Thanks all

2007-02-20 05:09:24 · 14 answers · asked by bueller82 1

2007-02-20 05:08:23 · 17 answers · asked by garethjones1992 3

2007-02-20 04:47:33 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

My friend has been suffering from a mental illness and has been telling me that when she tells people why she is the way she is...they become dismissive and tell her to get help..she does get help from qualified people...and she feels her friends should be more accepting and supportive...I am about the only one who doesnt shun her so to speak...except her family...what Id like to know is..why do people do this to their friends...it upsets me a great deal to know that her supposed friends suddenly get weird and walk away...opinions appreciated........

2007-02-20 04:42:31 · 10 answers · asked by Buttsmear 6

I am getting my nose pierced soon and I want to know if it is alright to take my ativan beforehand. I'm almost sure I'll be nervous and anxious. Anyone know?

2007-02-20 04:26:06 · 3 answers · asked by MrsalmostMom 6

clinnical depression, unipolar disorder, mood disorders, ptsd. or maybe shitzotypal disorder or psychosis but your being told by your psychiatrist that you have a personality disorder? and that people with personality disorders can have depression, anxiety etc...what should i do if i feel there is a mental illness present with me? but im being told all my symptoms are of a personality disorder...its making me dispair as i think my symptoms maybe the result of a mental illness and its not being diagnosed, therefore i wont get well......im 29 and ive had these probs since 16...can anyone advise me? has anyone else had these problems? im in the uk.....you might wanna read my last questions to see what symptoms im having..

2007-02-20 04:15:10 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

When my husband and I got married I wanted him every night. But everytime I initiated he kinda pushed me away with his lips (if that makes sense - it wasn't an actual kiss). He also told me before getting married that I loved him more than he loved me. These things have stayed with me throughout our marriage. Every time he doesn't stand up for me or has a dig. He is a good husband and dad to our children but I have this aching feeling that we wern't meant to be together. If I leave him then I loose the home that I've made twice (had a house fire 2 years ago) and break my kids hearts along with it. How do I go about telling him that I still feel hurt even though it happened ages ago and how can we move on from this. If I cry he crys with me so I do believe he cares for me.

I have told him about this before but he has never given me an explantation or apologised

2007-02-20 04:07:19 · 14 answers · asked by KANGA 3

Do you think that it is possible for one to be so scared, that the physiological reaction could kill them? Let's presume there are not other exisiting medical conditions such as a bad heart.

2007-02-20 04:06:01 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-02-20 03:49:15 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-02-20 03:32:49 · 8 answers · asked by Mak 1

In other words, what keeps you going, what helps you beat procrastination or depression. I see people who get up in the morning and just go. Not sure if they are "programmed" (habit) or if they really have a why (purpose). Tell me about you.

2007-02-20 03:30:04 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a full-time job and I am in school full-time at night. I am having trouble staying motivated and focused at work because I feel so stressed and overwhelmed. I don't have the option of quitting my job or reducing my working hours. Some people suggest breathing exercises to alleviate stress. Does anyone else have suggestions? Things that work for you?

2007-02-20 03:27:34 · 3 answers · asked by zora 2

What is emotional and mental abuse of a child?

2007-02-20 03:25:29 · 6 answers · asked by Vicki R 1

2007-02-20 03:15:41 · 10 answers · asked by mollyinlove 2

So here is my issue. I have moved becasue of my spouses job now twice,with in 17 months. I have 13 year old son and a 2 year old daughter that is extremely active. I do work, but have taken about a month off to unwind. It just does not seem to working. I feel like an awful mother because instead of being with my family I want away from them asap. I yell all the time and just do not feel motivated to get my butt up and go. I believe I am on the verge of a nervous breakdown. I guess I am just looking for someone who is not my family to tell me something other than you will be fine. Because I really do not think I am going to be fine. Anything you all can throw at me would be great!! I am searching for answers!!!

2007-02-20 03:14:28 · 6 answers · asked by A 1

Please help me! I am tired of staying home. I am trying my best to get out off the house, but there is something that is holding me back. A couple weeks ago it was the snow, but now the snow is clearing up but I am still home. What do you think is going on? I mean someone point out they sense little depression, but I don’t think I am or may be I don’t see it. I know I can go talk to a therapist, so that is not a kind of tip I want from you guys. I just want you guys to tell me why you do, when you feel down. Please help only good tips! Thanks!

2007-02-20 03:01:49 · 11 answers · asked by Lady-bug 2

I'm finding more and more fatigue that is not fought off by caffeine or medication, more and more difficulty concentrating and focusing, more and more apathy, more classes missed. I sleep, plenty, and often times some during the day, but don't feel rested. I am chronically depressed, but this is a preexisting condition that is being treated.

2007-02-20 02:33:27 · 8 answers · asked by Jorell 1

It's like a stutter or a slur. I don't want people to think I'm drunk or stoned. I'm not. Is this common?

2007-02-20 02:25:07 · 2 answers · asked by dave m 1

I am on the methadone program and have been clean and sober for 1 year 11 months and two days, up until Sunday evening that is. Now I didn't use down which is good, but I did use meth. For what reason I don't know, or I don't know if I know. What I don't know is what to do now. My idiot side feels like 'oh well I used so maybe I should just keep on using', but then the practical side says to just keep working one day at a time. So what if I had a slip. Obviously there is a reason I feel I should go back on drugs full time so maybe I need to figure out what is wrong. Or something. To be honest I am pretty disgusted with myself right now. I wasn't even craving dope. I am so disapointed in myself I think it would be easier for me to continue on high rather than deal with being mad at myself. I promised my son (now 7) when I got clean that I would never use again and I let him down. He was not with me when I did it. I can't tell him. & I have 2 know I failed him. I am so mad. What do I do?

2007-02-20 02:11:56 · 13 answers · asked by mandy_mehus 1

I'm feeling overwhelmed today.I feel serious dread.heavy.I wish I could just sleep.

2007-02-20 02:00:42 · 12 answers · asked by isolated 1

I don't share my addiction with anyone. Not even my wife. For years, I have abused Ritalin. It is prescribed by a physician, who seems to be clueless.

It's not uncommon for me to take close to 100 miligrams aday. It makes a dramatic difference in my life. When I take it, I feel passionate, energetic, and motivated. When I don't take it, I feel the exact opposite. I failed out of 3 schools prior to taking it, and once I started taking it, I graduated with a 3.5 GPA. I'm actually going to finish my MBA from a good University this Spring.

At work I am productive while on Ritalin, and a bum when I'm not on it.

The Drug takes it's toll. I often feel depressed at the end of the day from being on it. It makes my heart rate beat at 100 beats per minute, even when I'm just sitting at my desk. It can't be good for me.

What can I do? I don't want to go back to the failure that I was before taking Ritalin, but at the same time, I don't want to be addicted to drugs.

2007-02-20 01:51:33 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

My aunt's fiance died about 5 years ago. Since then she won't clean her house, (it's pretty disgusting), does almost everything on impulse, can't stand to be around loud noises or children, is extremely judgmental and can't seem to see why some people don't like to be around this. She's also going through menopause. Is this just laziness and her true colors coming out or is a form of depression. She makes her son do everything for her and is now obese and getting a gastric bypass because she thinks it's the easy way out. I'm not sure how to help her see what's really going on. She seems to be clueless about what her life is really like. She favors her daughter and worships her while she treats her son like a slave.

2007-02-20 01:44:29 · 19 answers · asked by Willow 2

2007-02-20 01:43:07 · 17 answers · asked by okiron 1

At this point in my life i fear my future i feel like i will turn out to be a failure now i am only 16 i just want to wake up 10 years older i want a small glispes of my future but i cant. I am at the gym losing weight i feel alone in this world. I have no self esteem i look at those woman who have perfect bodies for me i feel pure jelously towards them and even my brothers girlfriend my parents i try to talk to them but they dont understand my friends i keep my feelings to myself my borther is not in the equation anymore i try to spend time but he is always busy with his girlfriend is there anyway i can boost myserlf esteem and make myself feel better

2007-02-20 01:42:09 · 6 answers · asked by Lizzy 3

I know that some people just decide they are going to be happy no matter what. Some people turn to their beliefs. Do you fake it? What is your secret? This is for me and I'm sure it will help others too. Thanks!

2007-02-20 01:40:19 · 6 answers · asked by Yankeegirlfromupnorth 1

I love my bf, but lately, all i focus on is him and it has sent me into a fit of bad depression when he's not around. i am afraid that i will become so close to him that i won't be able to be away from him without going crazy with depression. what are some suggestions you have that would help me be more independant and keep our relationship from fizzling out.

2007-02-20 01:38:36 · 4 answers · asked by ♥kisses_in_the_rain♥ 3

Ok lately I just don’t want to go out, I just stay home. It is killing me, because I want to go out and experience life. The problem is I have a fear of driving. I don’t like driving what so ever, I mean I only drive if I really have to. What do you think I should do to get over my driving fear; I am tired of it I am ready to be on the road please help! I need inspirational answers as well as good tips to get over my fears. Thanks!!

2007-02-20 01:28:35 · 6 answers · asked by Lady-bug 2

my relative is not too good at the moment very stressed and edgy and panicky and rambling (aged 73) something has sparked this off he has been prescribed tablets but my sibling is pushing for him to see a psychiatrist - would this help -make him worse or is a counsellor better-but there is a longer waiting list on this

2007-02-20 00:43:23 · 10 answers · asked by snowflake 1

are there any postive?
is there a site, or book anyone reccomends for further reading?

2007-02-20 00:38:01 · 6 answers · asked by glass. 5

QUESTION PERTAINS WITH PHYSCOLOGY

2007-02-20 00:26:29 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous