Mental Health - April 2007

I recently read an article about love and sex addicts, what is the difference between that and the desire it be loved and share physical affection? It occurs to me that there is a point when people can go over the line of what is "normal". But how would you know the difference? So what then is a love and sex addict?

2007-04-01 08:17:42 · 6 answers · asked by parkster1969 1

I had an allergic reaction (skin rash) after 3 weeks of Klonpin use for anxiety. My doc has now given my Avitan (just in case I need it). But I'm scared to take it. Does anyone know if I had a reaction to one - will I likely have it with the other?

2007-04-01 08:01:02 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-04-01 07:04:48 · 1 answers · asked by jake j 1

Do you think it is better for people to have to go through tough times in life and become successful than to have everything at their disposal.
This is from a psychological standpoint, it is obviously more advantageous to be rich but I see people like Paris Hilton and Nicole Ritchie do stupid things.

2007-04-01 06:15:58 · 12 answers · asked by J's leather emporium 3

As in everyone is a different level of crazy?

2007-04-01 05:40:21 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

I know a lot of people will think I'm mean for doing this, but you have to keep in mind I've stuck with this friend for over 20 years. Her anxiety disorder is out of control, doctors, and meds aren't helping, and she's becoming more isolated and fearful. So I'm thinking of ending our friendship. Maybe having me around is the reason she doesn't try harder to get better, because she knows I'll run errands for her, stop by to check on her, and listen to her cry all the time. I love her, but love myself more, and this is messing with my peace of mind. So I'm not looking to be criticized, I'm just looking for comments from people who found themselves in this position, and chose to end the friendship. How did you end it without causing too much hurt? She has shown me her medical records, and it does list an anxiety disorder. Today was the last straw for me. I posted two other questions with describes my friend.

2007-04-01 05:39:17 · 8 answers · asked by Boris 1

My friend has had social anxiety since I can remember, but shows signs of panic disorder and agoraphobia from what I've read online. Can someone have all three? Over the years I've become drained and just can't deal with her avoidance, fear, and compulsive questions for reassurance about how she looks, sounds, walks, etc. It's driving me nuts!!!!!!

I don't want to stop being her friend, but if she does not get help, I risk losing my own peace of mind by allowing her to constantly pull me into her world of fear. Also, I just can't stand seeing her this way. Unless myself and another friend visits her she is always alone in that small apartment with nothing but her computer, tv, and radio. I know she is "not" psychotic, dangerous, or anyting like that. But this is nuts!!!

How can one person go years constantly worried about what others think of every little thing she does. She may not be crazy now, but it's bound to happen if she continues to spend time alone like this.

2007-04-01 05:29:06 · 10 answers · asked by Boris 1

I have been really down lately. I'm ready to get out of this slump and was just looking for some suggestions on feel good stuff like movies and music. What do you do to make yourself feel good when you've been feeling bad?

2007-04-01 05:27:55 · 10 answers · asked by hthr_1974 4

I mean real scientific unbiased evidence with a p value double blind folded and all of that. What did they find?

2007-04-01 05:21:27 · 12 answers · asked by James B 1

I cant seem to learn my lessons first time around I dont know whats wrong with me...I called my ex countless times wen we both agreed it would never workd bt us....i drank a lil too much las nite and went clubbin and made out w random guys which i totally regret!...doing things for the moment is my problem and i forget bout the consequences forcing me to duplicate mistakes..advice pleaseee

2007-04-01 05:20:44 · 5 answers · asked by Katsuki 1

A friend of mine is socially awkward around people she has not known a long time. But with me and old friends, she's though still self-conscious if we stare at her while dancing or doing anything. A few years ago I realized it probably isn't shyness, but more of a social phobia, but I'm wondering if it's getting worse or something else.

For instance, when we visit her, if we run into her neighbors and she hears us talking, she immediately wants to know if they asked anything about her, such as if she works or ever goes out, because she dodges the neighbors and rarely sees them.

According to her, she's embarassed due to her unemployment and avoidance of neighbors, and worries they will begin to inquire about her, discover she's socially awkward and unemployed, and everyone will judge or gossip about her

It's really becoming a pain. So much so, that I'm thinking about ending our friendship. This has gone on years, constantly, always something, about someone, very draining.

2007-04-01 05:17:22 · 11 answers · asked by Boris 1

well when i was younger like 5 years ago when i was little(like 9 or something) my sister and niece died and like i almost killed myself (not going to again) and like ever since then every year someone in my family dies and i have dreams that like i talk to them and stuff and my life pretty much sucks (other problems to) but this year i started writting these poems and there like really depressing and sad. is this normal??? do i need help or something.

2007-04-01 05:14:59 · 11 answers · asked by roxy b 1

2007-04-01 05:13:36 · 8 answers · asked by J's leather emporium 3

My ex ended things 2 mths ago as "her feelings had changed". At the time things ended, her dr said she was depressed (she has a history) and prescribed prozac & counselling. She then said she wasn't depressed and the relationship was the cause and ended things.

She got back into contact with me. One minute she was interested, the next not. So I wrote to her and said I wanted to be with her irrespective of her problems. She ignored the issue and said that she was of the view we "weren't meant to be together" and "I was such a good person and I would find someone who would make me happy but she cannot do that" I have said I want her for who she is regardless!

I have started moving on a been on 2 dates with someone else. She has also been on dates. I still think of her & want to be with her but I need to move on if she is not interested.

My ex has now said it would be nice to see me tonight as I am nr her place? I will tell her that she must decide on me or let me go? Reasonable?

2007-04-01 04:58:34 · 11 answers · asked by bepositive1976 1

2007-04-01 04:52:07 · 3 answers · asked by Meemee 3

My hair was melted off by a bad straightener - well not all the way, but bad enough that it made me depressed and stressed out and on top of that now I'm in the middle of changing jobs and could have cancer. I've never been mad at God, but here lately, I've had such a rotten attitude because I thought He wasn't supposed to give us more than we can handle. Can anyone pray for me to be stronger and for all this to pass?

2007-04-01 04:00:43 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-04-01 02:18:52 · 23 answers · asked by PAUL H 1