Mental Health - April 2007

My husband is terminal and yet his family thinks I am killing him...transfer of anger...am I right to continue to do what he wants even though he is osing his faculities?

2007-04-12 15:49:52 · 4 answers · asked by HRcutie 1

Am I depressed? Lately, I've been crying in class for no reason, I feel as if I'm not wanted by my family and friends. There were a couple days where it got so bad I started crying because I wanted to die. Only one person seems to understand and I don't even know him very well! Am I depressed?

2007-04-12 15:37:53 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

My frined who's in 7th grade just told me she hated life, her family and have tried to kill herself 6 times. she told me if i told i told anyone she was going to like freak out and kill herself sooner. i freaked out. i'm confused. she slits, i didn't know that and she hates the school counsler, i'm a 9th grader and scared to death. ADVICE!

2007-04-12 14:20:39 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

My son is constantly telling stories of his own imagination. I believe he thinks these things are real. He has convinced others of mental illness, yet when he gets his medication he sell them. How do I handle this without getting mentally ill myself.

2007-04-12 14:07:37 · 7 answers · asked by Aggie P 2

I am 20, male and I have been depressed for about 4 years. I was gonna take st john's wort, but was told by my psychiatrist that it's not really effective...so he suggested antidepressants. I also get quite extreme anxiety around people. I'm gonna talk to my doctor before I decide which one I'm gonna use but I'd like to hear what any of you think if you've had any experience with antidepressants . Which are the best?

2007-04-12 13:59:09 · 10 answers · asked by mojopin79 2

2007-04-12 13:32:53 · 6 answers · asked by fluffy200435 1

I wake up and I think Im alone and there is so much I havent done and Im alone. It makes me afraid to lay back down and just relax. I feel like I have to do something immediately to get rid of the feeling. Im almost afraid to sleep because of it. Does this happen to other people?

2007-04-12 12:59:00 · 13 answers · asked by b 4

my autistic son is having great difficulty in socializing its so bad that he hasnt been to school for 18 months.in that time he has only been outside a few times also over this period he has regressed even further into himself,he has lost weight his sleep is erratic and he refuses to shower, two months since he washed ,i have tried all sorts of strategies that you can mention and they dont work .it has got to the stage now that his nurses believe he should go into this psychiatric unit for teenage boys who have varying degrees of problems, some of which i believe may be distressing for him, but they feel this is the only way foreward for him outwith his own enviroment for him to make progress,we got to sign papers to agree to this under the mental health act dont know what to do , he also got ocd and selective mutism eg he chooses when to speak and who with, please help im at my wits end.xxx admission is 28 days in hospital for assessment

2007-04-12 12:47:46 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-04-12 11:13:17 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-04-12 09:23:32 · 10 answers · asked by tennis 2

2007-04-12 09:01:20 · 7 answers · asked by k h 2

2007-04-12 08:58:42 · 11 answers · asked by chuymay3 2

There is a fridge/freezer somebody has thrown away and i told my kid never to get in it as the door can get locked,but i was walking past this afternoon and i climbed in,i have just got out now.Silly eh?

2007-04-12 05:52:19 · 10 answers · asked by babscabs 5

Is there any way to prevent them? Where to go for help?

2007-04-12 05:00:08 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

it's horrible my childhood (best friend) was one

2007-04-12 04:55:23 · 12 answers · asked by Abbie Eva ♥ 3

2007-04-12 04:49:32 · 3 answers · asked by Meemee 3

2007-04-12 03:32:38 · 12 answers · asked by jakekos 1

2007-04-12 03:28:06 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a lot going on right now (just bought a house, gas tank leaking on vehicle, problems with dad, stress at work, stress at hubby's work, etc....), and I've been finding myself going over my problems as soon as I wake up in the morning and getting angry over them. I am usually a very rational person who doesn't anger easily, but with the heap of problems I am dealing with currently my temper has gotten short. I yell at my husband for stupid arguments and constantly find myself becoming angry about my situations (just especially 1st thing in the AM, which is not good). I would love to go to an anger management class but have neither the time nor the $$$. Any relaxation tips? Or books or websites I can check out? I'm pretty sure I don't need meds or anything like that, just better ways to deal with all this stress. Thanks much for reading and for your input.

2007-04-12 02:32:13 · 6 answers · asked by iittghy? 4

My sister is DEATHLY afraid of being by herself. We are home alone and she is 12 and I am 13. My mom left for work and my sister came into my room and kept bugging me to go downstairs, so I pushed her out of my room and locked the door. Next thing I knew she was screaming like she was literally being murdered. She was screaming, "Please, Erika! There is someone out here!" She banged on the door so hard and she couldn't catch her breath once I finally let her in. She begged and begged to let her stay in my room, so right now she is laying in my bed. What do I do?

2007-04-12 02:17:29 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

Thanks in advance for any suggestions :)!

2007-04-12 02:04:11 · 35 answers · asked by shizzo 2

I get occasional mild (very mild) panic attacks and i take .25mg of xanax for it. I usually never need it more than once or twice a week .I had not taken it in a while and last night i felt like my entire body was trembling and my heart was racing a bit(not caffeine). i took the xanax and within one hour i was fine. could that have been xanax withdrawal or was i just shakey? any advice

2007-04-12 00:47:51 · 10 answers · asked by cutie 2

I believe someone I care about is an acoholic. I also know he is addicted to cannabis. Some of you may believe that cannabis is not addictive, but he has smoked it every day for over 10 years and now he can't function without it. I think he is an alcoholic because he can't go 24 hours without a drink. He will drink in the morning on the weekend, drinks every evening, and will drink at lunchtime if he can. He drinks cider or beer.

I have tried to to talk to him about it but he refuses to admit he has a problem. When I try to be kind he just changes the subject, laughs or gets angry. If I get cross about it he walks out. He won't see his doctor and I don't know what else to do. He is horrible when he is drunk and just as bad when he is stoned.

How can I help him to see he needs help?

2007-04-11 22:33:27 · 25 answers · asked by tigerfly 4

I have been seeing a therapist for post traumatic stress disorder for 2months.I have seen this man afew years back.I trust this person with my deepest feelings and secrets.I am a woman and we are about the same age.lately he has been moving his chair closer to me at times to have close eye contact ( I think) he also on several occasions holds my hands in an affectionate way and doesn't let go for a long time while looking at me.For some reason( i don't know) I do not find this uncomfortable, as I like it and he tells me I'm a good person and he likes me a lot.(probably to boost my self esteem)Is he crossing a line here or is he just being careing and has genuine intentions to help me.My main problem is relationship difficulties and I think i am just a little vunerable now.But like I said I don;t feel uncomfortable when he does this.

2007-04-11 21:04:40 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

I took 2 days off just to relieve stress. I have some ideas of things i want to do, but i want some more creative ideas of fun things I can do by myself. Activities in the LA area please!

2007-04-11 20:43:04 · 6 answers · asked by noelleduffy 2

i am becoming sexual week day by day and i have very sevear pain on my back. some time i feel that my peins size is becoming small also some time i am feeling little pain in peins.
i would really appricate my all friends to advise me immedaitely i am really very worried about that. advise me proper diet to become more stronger in sexual point of view how i can increase my peins size and sexual power please let me know. thanks i am waiting for your reply........ thanks

2007-04-11 19:36:16 · 10 answers · asked by khan p 1

Ok this is killing me. I have to look after the house for the holidays but i can't really leave or have people over. This is seriously torture, i get so bored and tehn lonely because i have to be on my own. I think the lonelyness is the worst part because im not used to being by myself...

Any suggestions for a way to go through the rest f these holidays without jumping out the window to my death!?

2007-04-11 19:10:33 · 13 answers · asked by BiLLY _ BBBB 1

Lately, I am finding myself getting so stressed out and anxious over everyday life that I am having a great deal of difficulty making simple decisions (ie what to have for dinner), and will occasionally have difficulty breathing. This stress is being caused mainly by my job, which I have begun to take home with me ( a very bad habit). Other than making some life changes (like seeking counseling and finding a new job),how effective are anti-anxiety meds for helping someone cope well enough to think clearly and function? I'm not a total mess-just have a much, much lower boiling point than I used to. Also, how willing is the average doctor to prescribe one of these meds simply by being asked?

2007-04-11 18:15:57 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

Please help me because I think I might be depressed. I cut myself even tho I know that it is wrong but it still seems to help temporarily but after I've done it I feel guilty and only want to do it again. I've thought about suicide. I can't tell my closest friends or parents because they won't understand and my parents will treat me differently possibly even be frowned upon. I feel the only people I can talk to are two male teachers at my school. But I don't want to put the weight of my problems on them. Even if I do they will tell my parents. There r more details to this story and I kno its not as bad as some ppls problems but I can't help feeling this way. I've put my parents thru enough burden already and i don't wish to do that again. I've already tried talking to a school guidance couselor and talking to her didn't really help. I feel more comfortable talking to males i know than females that i do or dont. What should I do? Should I talk to 1 of them? Answers are appreciate

2007-04-11 17:47:40 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous

Is it possible that you sub consciously recall tragic events and suffer from them even though you aren't actively dealing with any specific memory?

2007-04-11 16:59:25 · 7 answers · asked by sonny h 1