Mental Health - April 2007

I am generally functioning okay, then i will have really hopeless thoughts, depressive.. Then at different times, i"ll have thoughts about all these solutions to my problems, my unhappiness...my husband says when i get like that..."here you go, trying to change the world again"....am i bipolar? or is this normal?

2007-04-07 04:59:32 · 7 answers · asked by cali mama 1

I'm fine when I'm at work, but the weekends I just feel totally down, and now I have a week of work for Easter its going to be a nightmare, I'm not sure if its depression because as I say I feel 100% at work, maybe its because I haven't got any friends outside work (Well apart from my wife)

Sure I've tried to keep busy at the weekends by going shopping, going for walks etc but it doesn't do any good, I just feel fed up.

Since I got married I;ve lost my mates, they've moved away etc and we don't keep in touch, could it be lack of friends doing this.

Any ideas appreciated

2007-04-07 04:55:25 · 16 answers · asked by danny d 1

What's the best way to avoid forgetting what we learn?

2007-04-07 04:51:52 · 7 answers · asked by Hermione 2

I would appreciate to know how to deal or react with someone who is bipolar whenever he is not in a good mood.

Should we stop talking to that person?

2007-04-07 04:30:36 · 8 answers · asked by Meemee 3

2007-04-07 04:25:29 · 3 answers · asked by stk1990 2

As of recent I have been suffering from what I think are panic attacks. They seem to fit the criteria for what panic attack is (increased breathing rate, faster heart beat, choking sensation, tons of anxiety, looking like I'm about to faint/that I'm sick) but they tend it last quite a long time. They can be anywhere from 5 minutes to the longest one which was nearly 3 hours of pretty constant symptoms which eventually landed me in the nurse.

I guess the first time I was aware of myself having panic attacks was this february when in class I was suffering extreme anxiety and the various other symptoms untill I eventually started sobbing and then collapsed right in the middle of class.

They are always triggered in social situations like in the class rom or when I need to approach someone.

With deep breathing I generally can keep them under control, but all the anxiety I feel is just hell.

2007-04-07 04:19:01 · 7 answers · asked by l0uislegr0s 3

Is sleep apnea/bipolar/ocd...and of those considered PHYSICAL disability (as opposed to psychiatrict). I want to apply for an apartment, but it says you must have a physical disability....

2007-04-07 04:11:21 · 6 answers · asked by Janet 1

2007-04-07 02:55:48 · 11 answers · asked by justanotheruser 5

anything means even basic and extra necessities....!!!!!!!!!

2007-04-07 02:32:12 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous

Hi! This may seem like a strange question. But sometimes I feel that many people don't only want to be happy but "happier than ..."

Is happiness relative to the happiness of your neighbours/others? Would you feel happier if others were less happy?

2007-04-07 02:25:17 · 4 answers · asked by dan 1

Iv always been a really sensitive person and up until now that hasnt mattered but lately iv been finding it harder. For instance i sent my friend a card the other day, cos shes been a bit down lately, telling her how much of a great friend she was and id always be there, the usual, and she replied with something like 'hey, the idea isnt to make me cry, its to make me happy' she meant cry with happiness btw...and i know she didnt mean anything by it, i just felt hurt because it would have been nice to have a more grateful reply. Iv also been rejected by a few boys lately, all one after another and iv relised they were using me. Please dont say 'grow up' cos if your replies gonna be like that id rather u not bother...i just feel so low all the time, and even the smallest thing gets me upset, i suppose its my self confidence thats low, but i dont know how to improve it, please help?

2007-04-07 02:17:47 · 15 answers · asked by make_a_wish995 2

my 15 year old daughter is out of control , i have went to different lengths to try and help my familly , nothing has worked , when is enough ,enough

2007-04-07 00:06:38 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

ppl say i am but what if there lying

2007-04-07 00:05:26 · 9 answers · asked by pinky_sexybecki 1

I'm a college student, female. I find that I can not relate to most of my musician friends. The sex, drugs, constant partying, pressure, all go against who I am as an individual. I have been depressed because of this. Are most musicians cold and and live carefee lives, lack control. I find that I am confused and sad with the environment I am in now. Music is my passion, what can I do?

2007-04-06 23:23:44 · 4 answers · asked by mmmmm 1

i feel unmotivated. i have no zest nor passion. i am at a loss everyday, and i don't know what to do. help me please!

2007-04-06 20:53:07 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

????(yeh its probably a stupid question)

2007-04-06 20:47:25 · 16 answers · asked by meetmethere 3

sometimes i feel more sympathy for animals then i do people. i think it might be because animals are defenseless to the destruction people reap upon the world.i really do not know why. i ride horses and when i see people smacking around their horses i want to just punch them even my best friend who i ride with. i love the show animal cops but when i watch it i get so mad at people i grit my teeth and feel so mad. i'm only 14. why do i feel this way!? does it make me a bad person?

2007-04-06 20:20:11 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

we have been married FIVE years and cant seem to make it happen.

2007-04-06 18:45:30 · 5 answers · asked by valecia h 1

I have had more jobs than I can count. I have only been able to bare 3 of them which were sales but now I cant get a sales job because of my job hopping. I can only get clerical work and I am stuck in it. What I am really actually good at is creative type work (marketing, writing) but you have to have a degree most of the time. I DO NOT have time for college I am looking for a job right now and shutter at the thought of sitting in a cubicle all day and being bored out of my mind. I need to make decent money though...HELP!!!

2007-04-06 18:39:42 · 9 answers · asked by Jenny 1

I'm scared....

2007-04-06 18:00:24 · 25 answers · asked by Mon Ray 4

Its been a while since these thoughts have come back to me. I already know what I should do to get these thoughts out of my mind. but I'm having these thoughts alot lately and its all because of a girl I once had a crush on and now me and her are not even friends anymore. And I've seen her lately and I've got back into my depressed state. So what I'm asking is. has anybody ever heard of suicide pacts? I don't know but isn't that here two or more people make a agreement and they try and look for ways to help kill each other? If so I think that is very interesting. I would do that. And my another question. What is the most painless way to commit suicide? For me I think a gun shot to the head would be best. but I was thinking that you could live through something like that. That would suck. And another question I have is when plaining for a suicide is it good to have a certain day of the month to do it? Or is that just a waste of time?

2007-04-06 17:47:28 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

My brother has been suffering from severe depression for many many years. he has tried every medication possible for depression and nothing seems to work. We have been advised to have him take shock treatment to cure his sickness. I was wondering if someone knew all the detail of shock therapy? Is it dangerous? Does it work? can it alter the mind? do the risks weigh out the benefits?

2007-04-06 17:12:08 · 5 answers · asked by san 1

like if your takin it and you have post partem depression
could it make it worse due to the hamones in it.

2007-04-06 16:54:59 · 6 answers · asked by SANCHA 2

People that have depression, bipolar, schizophrenia can sometimes work with therapy and medications.
Some cannot and go on Social Security Disability.
Do you think they have a real reason for being on it such as more severe symptoms or do you have another opinion about it?
Even though most get out more than they pay into the system, in fairness they have paid something into the system in the past to be afforded this benefit.
I am just wondering if most feel like it is a necessary benefit.

2007-04-06 14:51:09 · 8 answers · asked by Kari 4

Sorry to bug again but I really can't stop thinking about this!! I went to the doctors on Monday .. I've been to the doctors about 6 times since January becuase of Anxiety/Depression. I went on Monday and my doctor was asking me about my appititie, my wieght and my sleeping patterns. I told her the truth about my sleeping ( havent been) and then I lied and told her my appitiate has been fine but its been really off ( as one day eating way too much tooo eating nothing). I've lost 15 pounds in the last 3 weeks ( I have not been wanting to lose wieght at all) But why do I feel soo guilty and bad about all of this ?? Though going to the doctors makes me very very uncomfortable, I Like my doctor but I just cant talk to her becuase I a) feel soo nervous and b) Im afraid im going to say something thats gonna make me look way off then I am ? Any advice to help my carousel of a mind :P

Thanks in advance .. Please no stupid anwser

2007-04-06 14:13:35 · 18 answers · asked by Kimberly 1

I'VE BEEN FREAKING OUT FOR DAYS FOR SOME REASON! I FEAR OF BEING SENT TO A MENTAL INSTITUTION FOR TESTS! I'VE READ SOMEWHERE THAT THE STAFF ALWAYS RESTRAINED PATIENTS AND PUT THEM IN A SECLUSION ROOM. THIS MOSTLY HAPPENS TO ANY PATIENT, WHETHER THEY ARE CALM OR OUT OF CONTROL. I FEAR BEING STRAPPED DOWN FOR INJECTIONS AND PAINFUL TESTS! I DON'T DESERVE THAT KIND OF TORTURE! TRUST ME, I TEND TO FREAK OUT AND RUN AWAY IN PANIC IF I'M ABOUT TO BE RESTRAINED AND PAINFULLY TESTED FOR SOME REASON! I ALSO READ SOMEWHERE THAT THE TESTS ARE VERY PAINFUL! NOW I HAVE PROBLEMS TRYING TO CONTROL MY BREATHING AND HEARTRATE! WHAT AM I GONNA DO TO AVOID BEING SENT TO A MENTAL INSTITUTION?

2007-04-06 14:07:58 · 11 answers · asked by faileider_lucky7 2

Please don't tell me to see a therapist or pschologist, i've been to several and nothing seems to help, also been on tons of different meds & i hate the way they make me feel. Does anyone have any suggestions? Thanks

2007-04-06 14:00:59 · 8 answers · asked by Lula 4

I am 17 years old and have been self injuring for 2 years.
I take meds, see a pyschiatist, and my parents know.
I have told one other friend.
I am trying to stop scratching and cutting, but still have plenty of urges, I am looking for alternatives to self injury.

2007-04-06 13:50:13 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm curious and maybe a little pessimistic.

2007-04-06 12:22:32 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-04-06 12:17:36 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous