Mental Health - March 2007

My stepdad died suddenly last week at the age of 51. He and my mom were together for 15 years. The autopsy results are not in yet but it appears to have been a heart attack. My mom was the one who found him, while he was still alive, but he died at the hospital. He was the absolute love of her life. I have moved back into her house temporarily so she doesn't have to be alone, and I am helping her with the planning and doing everyday errands for her. My mom already has the loss to deal with and she also has his children bothering her for his "stuff" at the same time. I feel so heartbroken for her. I really want to help her but I don't know what to do other than be here. Any advice?

2007-03-02 14:27:13 · 4 answers · asked by brindlegirl 2

2007-03-02 14:19:56 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

My name is Hayley Zarb and I’m doing my honours in psychology. My research aims to contribute to our knowledge of depression and psychological well-being, and has the potential to contribute to different strategies on how to increase psychological well-being (and decrease depression) in Australia. My thesis is on individualism and collectivism in different communities, and their relationship to psychological well-being and depression. I’m sure you’ll agree that this is particularly important considering how common the experience of depression is in Australia.

I would greatly appreciate it if you could take 15 to 20 minutes of your time to complete the survey in the link below. You do not need to have any direct personal experience with depression in order to complete the survey. Thankyou!!

Just click on the link below, or if this does not work copy the link and paste it into your web browser...

http://opinio.online.swin.edu.au/s?s=1767

2007-03-02 14:04:37 · 3 answers · asked by cheeryblossomdream 1

My pyschiatrist says i have unipolar depression and ADD. my pyschologist says that i have bipolar II depression with narcissitic and boderline features as well as ADD but not comorbidly. six months ago i was addicted to shoplifting and lying. she think it was a hypomania induced by the combination of lexapro, wellbutrin xl, and focalin. my pyschiatrist thinks it emotional immaturity.

2007-03-02 13:57:59 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I haven't been able to sleep for the past month ever since the kid I liked rejected me and there's been 5 deaths in my family in a month's time. I'm under so much stress and I have horrifying dreams. I only sleep about 1-2 hours a night and I need sleep!

2007-03-02 13:43:42 · 16 answers · asked by Fe 2

its 2.35am im wrecked tired but cant sleep people on road are having a party i dont want to cause trouble so i wont knock over and wont call police either how can i help my tiredness ive tried loads of times to go to sleep ive even gone into another room but i can still hear them im up early for work

2007-03-02 13:38:41 · 14 answers · asked by smiley 4

I am severely depressed, afraid of people (excluding family), social phobic and have recently started cutting myself.

When I go back will she tell me my diagnosis straight up? And where do things usually go from here?

2007-03-02 13:36:13 · 6 answers · asked by Officer John Bunnell 1

ive noticed latly that I get angry really easy! over stupid stuff...
and i just rage! and i really just wanna stab or shoot some one when i get this angry.... (im 4real tooo) wut is wrong with me!? is there pills to make me get my mind straight or something... or am i just a phyco biotch!???

btw im 18

2007-03-02 13:26:35 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

well? why do they want to pump me full of drugs to stabilize me? more money to the pharmaceutical industry? i wonder if they get kick backs. i'm not your ******* robot.

2007-03-02 13:22:04 · 2 answers · asked by P 1

I'm 16... if that helps.

2007-03-02 13:19:52 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

Whats the youngest age a child can be diagnosed as bi-polar?? My son displays many of the traits of it, but has been diagnosed oppositional Diffiency Disorder. He is just 7 years old, but his mood swings for happy to angry and if anything bad happens he will fret over it for days and blame himself.

2007-03-02 13:06:53 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

Any Pro-Ana buddies out there?

2007-03-02 12:47:39 · 12 answers · asked by MissSixventies 1

My Son has terrible mood swings, can't sleep, and is very thin, and can't gain weight,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

2007-03-02 12:45:29 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

to tell my parents and how to really know if i do need help any suggestions?

2007-03-02 12:44:05 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-03-02 12:43:52 · 1 answers · asked by ponyang 1

please help me i am scard

2007-03-02 12:42:24 · 11 answers · asked by daisy z 1

I am a 13-year-old female and lately I have noticed that I think I am having hallucinations. A couple days ago I took the cap of my deodorant bar and several shinny things that looked like flattened bubbles flew out. They disappeared after a few moments, but I know I saw them, and they looked very solid. Yesterday I was going to my room tie lie down when I turned around and saw a flash of gray disappear into my door. I have all ways scene strange things out of the corner of my eye, but when I turn around to properly see them the go away. Other times I see things like balls of light, but they do not look solid. I have never done and drugs, or smocked or anything. Even when I was little I was all ways supremely paranoid, I stay a wake in bed for hours terrified that if I closed my eyes someone or something would kill my family and me.

2007-03-02 12:34:53 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-03-02 12:30:47 · 27 answers · asked by James B 1

2007-03-02 12:29:16 · 16 answers · asked by James B 1

I've recently been diagnosed with PTSD. The mental health center has approved for me to get psychiatric help through the state and it will be paid for. However; I've been waiting around for over a month now and they aren't doing their job. I haven't even gotten my first session or have they made an appointment for me. I call every week to follow up and they would give me some BS excuse. I know that my problem is a very serious one and know that I'm in need of help. I've actually gotten worse ever since I've found out that I was diagnosed with it. I was the one who actually diagnosed myself first then went to an assessment to find out if I was right. And now that I know I have PTSD and trying to seek help and the state isn't doing much for me yet. I wanted to know if there is anyone out there who has PTSD or know about the problem and can help me. Are there any better ways to cope with PTSD than sit around waiting for a psychiatrist?

2007-03-02 12:22:41 · 4 answers · asked by Minty 1

2007-03-02 12:21:27 · 6 answers · asked by Tweeter 2

I think I do - I have been single for three years now - I have had some short relationships - but I dont know - It seems like it is harder to meet people now - I just dont want to bother - the slightest thing and I dont bother with a girl - just protecting myself I guess. I feel like crap enough so I am dammed if I will let one reject me at all - Thought I would get some feedback here !

2007-03-02 12:13:29 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

its like a for and against arguement about everything you do , i analize stuff in detail when theres no reason to which leads to more questions about wot i do or have done or about to do or what you mite do as well as what they mite do or ave done etc etc

2007-03-02 12:04:51 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

Recently, I have gone to several job interviews, but I don't get hired. I think it's because I am mentally ill, and they do not think I fit into the "company culture". It seems like most employers want to hire someone who is like them. They want a friend, a lunch buddy, someone who fits within the existing team.

Mental illness has caused me to get terminated from many positions, quit one position, do inappropriate things, and pursue activities that were not aligned with my true motivations.

How do mentally ill people explain this in a job interview? I usually act like I am not mentally ill, and the interviewer detects that I am mentally ill at the job interview. If the interviewer is mentally ill or has mentally ill co-workers then I get hired. If not, then I don't get hired.

If you are curious, then I have ASD (Autistic Spectrum Disorder) and aspects of other disorders. My ASD causes me to behave and speak differently. My disorder causes me to have speech peculiarities.

2007-03-02 11:48:03 · 24 answers · asked by Job_hunter 1

My compulsive silly question behaviour is begiinning again- it always occurs around this time. Help me! Pleeeeese!

2007-03-02 11:43:21 · 11 answers · asked by Peace 2

i am a loner who likes to learn and deal with anything out of the ordinary. iv had a cold past that to this day i try to understand and run away from, i love to feel anything that tells me im still alive. i have hardly any emotions or i never use them. i have wants to do do things that i can never do because they are impossible, i want to do things that could save lives but could get me hurt or die in the process like an superhero... so am i okay?

2007-03-02 11:30:00 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-03-02 11:29:01 · 14 answers · asked by kc_fan06 1

I have been having really weird and vivid dreams lately and I don't know whats causing it. I'm 16 but do have a lot of anxiety. Could that be the reason? What are other reasons?

2007-03-02 11:16:44 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

I've been smoking fo about 8 years on a daily basis and don't feel normal without smoking but the ob market in my area does not allow someone who can not pass a drug test to do anything but flip burgers I am trying to get my life on track and am having a hard time breaking the addiction because i feel borderline crazy when i try to quit

2007-03-02 11:09:40 · 16 answers · asked by penelope h 1

single,unemployed dad who just got broadband.(not reason for not sleeping though)

2007-03-02 10:52:25 · 20 answers · asked by KEV69 1