Mental Health - March 2007

2007-03-04 06:35:07 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

religious
What would you say if you couldn't use the 'God has a plan for you, it's a sin' argument?

Convince someone to live, who has no sentiment toward religion and whose social life is completely empty? You can't use the 'people will miss' you thing...because 1) no one would and 2) I don't think I care anymore anyway.

It's hard to want to sit around and wait for things to 'get better' when you know you brought all of it about yourself. And it's almost impossible to give a **** if you're being selfish when that's all you seen out of other people.

2007-03-04 06:33:31 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have suffered from clinical depression for about six years or so. This was triggered by being ordered ,literally under pain of death ,to give up my part-time consultancy work.together with the unexpected death from cancer of my two older brothers All of that occuredin the space of about five months.
With a mixture of psychiatric support,family support, medication, and regular exercise I now have periods of good times but also bad times.

I read Psychology for my degree and have a reasonable understanding of what is going on. But it doesn't stop me being ill.
Forty years ago when I was studying , the model of the brain cell was the simplistic idea of a chemical cell activated by electrical impulses. Modern research suggests that the cell is more like a mini computer which is part of a gigantic network.
Are the depressed the new underclass. Should we ask or demand more publicity. Should we ask the NHS to address the problem with education to raise awareness of employers and public

2007-03-04 06:31:03 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

Wacked out homeless people (not their fault, of course). Depressed people. Obsessive compulsives. Borderline Personality Disorder. Psychopathic serial killers. Predatory gangs. Rapists. Pedophiles. Wacked out celebrities. Ann Coulter. (she should be committed to a mental hospital. Instead she's always popping up on cable TV). Even one of the astronauts has a screw loose. What is it about us (the USA)?
Breakdown of the family? High stress? Economic dislocation?
Excessive competition in all areas of life?

2007-03-04 06:29:43 · 3 answers · asked by sal 2

Well it just seems like I'm just not satisified. Things are just bugging me and I'm trying to enjoy this life the best I can. But it seems difficult to accept the negativity that goes around. I try to stay positive, but for some reason I end up thinking about all the bad things thats happening in my life. My job is stressful and all I hear is people complaining about the boss all day every day. I have plenty of bad habbits that I picked up on over the years. Im just not sure what direction I want to take sometimes... and it doesnt help that my mind likes to jump all over and sometimes even have hard time thinking of anything. Whats wrong? If there was a way I can organize my mind and just think clearly I would give anything..I love my friends and family... but sometimes I feel like I just need to have time to myself, to try to organize myself and get my mind on the right page before I even hang out with people. Its hard to be yourself and enjoy things when I cant think. help?

2007-03-04 06:24:59 · 6 answers · asked by Royce 3

I am going to the dr on Wed and they are going to get me on some meds and id prefer to not to be on meds so what are some things i can do to help me get over it without being on the meds?

2007-03-04 06:19:37 · 4 answers · asked by ladidadida 2

I've been diagnosed with depression, seen neurologist, and so far not on medication. No thoughts of suicide yet, but very depressed. Please help guide me

2007-03-04 06:17:31 · 7 answers · asked by bigbar72 1

How does self harming help people who have been bullied? You see it all the time on TV ad's and things, but I don't get how it helps?

Can someone explain?

2007-03-04 06:01:06 · 12 answers · asked by BrilliantPomegranate 4

Does this affect people with bipolar? Anyone use this and put on loads of weight?Any other probs? Did it make you constantly tired? Thanks in advance...

2007-03-04 05:58:20 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm forgetting to do my homework, and to check my planner. I'm only in high school, what can I do to improve it? I'm also tired a lot.

2007-03-04 05:57:28 · 6 answers · asked by Donovan G 5

Hey, Does anyone know what this job is called.
They help the Anorexia/Bulimia girls/ guys?

2007-03-04 05:55:53 · 4 answers · asked by Miah 3

2007-03-04 05:43:27 · 9 answers · asked by jay or 2

2007-03-04 05:42:25 · 1 answers · asked by reza neyshabori 1

I have had panic/anxiety attacks in the past. I was prescribed Xanax which helps, because it's on a take as needed basis. My question is, I occasionally drink coffee. Of course, coffee may exacerbate the anxiety, though it usually doesn't cause me any problems. If my anxiety does happen to surface, would it be dangerous to take a Xanax after I had a coffee? Would mixing the two be dangerous? I know it's not a good idea, but I just wanted to know, just in case.

2007-03-04 05:23:35 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

I keep snapping in anger/depression/anxiety.

My boyfriend is going through a lot right now I need to find a way to deal with my own problems instead of taking it out on him. Anything besides moaning, crying, or bitching about it to myspace, family, or friends? Any suggestions?

2007-03-04 05:01:57 · 6 answers · asked by asturiasangel 2

I need to move and my dog along wiith my medicine is an irreplaceable tool in my recovery. I want to get him certified as a service animal. Please help.

2007-03-04 05:00:16 · 5 answers · asked by j.w.spaniel 1

It has been explained to me that the SSRIs we have, have helped many to cope with depression. Just like any other disease, this chemical imbalance can also be treated. Someone with diabetes can be treated with insulin-and the same goes here. I agree it is a good thing we have SSRIs. But is it worth giving agains't all the odds? -And why are doctors more dedicated towards their medicice than helping the individual?

I have social anxiety and when I take prozac it helps enormously. But the down fall is I get very very tired. I sleep almost the whole weekend and have no energy? The risks of sleeping so much are great- obesity, osteoporosis, developing depression on top of the anxiety, etc

But yet somehow my psychiatrist continues to prescribe prozac to me. I guess she too believes SSRIs are such a great asset to society- they must help treat everyone-who cares about the side-effects?

Why do psychiatrists believe so much in SSRIs that they forget to treat patients?

2007-03-04 04:47:29 · 9 answers · asked by Medy 1

husband seems to think I over react. But, in fact, my reaction is normal and would be for most people. I'm just a tender-hearted person. Why does he think I'm over reacting?

2007-03-04 04:44:54 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

My husband is a drug addict. He keeps saying he's going to get help, he's going to go to NA meetings. If he would do that, I wouldn't be asking this question. I think the only options I have are to commit him to a treatment center or leave him. I need all the advice I can get.

2007-03-04 04:38:37 · 14 answers · asked by pjdanner216 1

life for me and my family has been hard to say the least, over the last few years. i was abused when i was little and finally made a statement to the police. now im just waiting on the barrister letting me know if i have a case to take to the courts. i have struggled with depression for many years but the last few were very bad. i tried to take my own life on a number of occasions. luckily im still here and am awaiting allocation of a community psych nurse. i have been feeling ok lately but now i know a decision is near im starting to feel frightened of what is to come. how i will feel if it doesnt go to court and how will i feel if it does go to court. im drinking quite a bit more than usual, just at night time, to help me chill out. i know i shouldnt be as im on medication but at the minute i feel that i cant really do without it. has anyone else been in this situation????????

2007-03-04 04:32:49 · 7 answers · asked by franstyson 1

2007-03-04 04:27:34 · 17 answers · asked by emglad17 1

2007-03-04 04:15:50 · 3 answers · asked by ladytalabi 2

I am thirteen year old girl and have an anxiety disorder,agrophobia,and other phobias. i have dealt with this since i was seven years old and am on meds for it . i have also seen many therapists. its hard because i feel so alone. i have never met someone with something like what i have. i have a hard time making friends because an adult is always with me at school. i have constant panic attacks.

2007-03-04 04:06:11 · 7 answers · asked by girlnextdoor 3

2007-03-04 04:05:41 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-03-04 04:03:44 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

crack addiction I've already changed my surrounding and friends now how do I stay clean?

2007-03-04 04:00:14 · 6 answers · asked by lilgirl1980 1

2007-03-04 03:48:29 · 4 answers · asked by Medy 1

How do you deal with it?I have lived with this and panic disorder for years. 99.9% of the time, what I am worried about does not happen.It is very tiring to do this to myself.When I go on vacation, I cannot have fun, I think too much, what if this happens or I lose control of myself. It is almost like I cannot trust myself.This has been my whole life. Going somewhere new or far from home bothers me. I want to go see my son in NY and the thought of getting on a plane alone freaks me out-also the fact that I have to navigate by myself once I get there.Other people it seems so easy. I see other people living it up and I feel like I can't do anything.Driving is becoming a chore- if I have to drive far from home-I get scared what if something happens and I can't get back home?? I know that sounds stupid and there are probably people out that that that has never crossed their minds before. Is it too much thinking? I have to analyze everythng I do before I do it. I want to stop this.

2007-03-04 03:46:02 · 5 answers · asked by Pesty Wadoo 4

Hi. I have three questions:
1.Is it worth trying another SSRI if three types [seroxat, prozac, effexor] have given too many side effects?
2.Are there other medications for social anxiety other than SSRIs? Are these generally worse?
3. Do people with social anxiety generally need to take medication forever?
Thanks

2007-03-04 03:36:30 · 5 answers · asked by Medy 1

ive asked for help said can take anything up to and beyond a year

2007-03-04 03:17:25 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous