Mental Health - May 2007

2007-05-17 08:38:55 · 6 answers · asked by jane e 1

I am a depressed teen and I think my life makes no sence...
I feel like comitting suicide.
Help.

2007-05-17 08:20:37 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have an addiction to socks. I burn them on a spoon. I also sneek them into places in my shoe. I feel so bad because I steal them from my parents. I even ruined my mom's blanket when lighting a sock and the fire department had to come. I blamed it on my sister leaving a candle out and she got grounded for a month. At sleep overs, I take them from people while they're sleeping. And in gym I take gym socks from people because they are the best. First you light the end then hold the rest and squeeze the sweat into your mouth. What can I do to stop this. I am so ashamed and I sware I am this weird. I go to three different therapists 2 times a week each. My parents also have me take medication. What can I do to stop this. Please help!!!!

2007-05-17 08:14:19 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

Has anyone had this same side effect? What did you do about it?

2007-05-17 08:02:27 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

Okay, I suffer from a mental condition called depersonalization, which you probably haven't heard of. It's a stress related disorder that makes me feel like I'm in a dream. I've done a lot of research on it, and if I want this to go away, I believe that I need to see a therapist. Problem is, I don't know how to tell my mother. I'm only 15 and my mom doesn't like for people to show weakness. I'm afraid to tell her. What should I do?

2007-05-17 07:17:45 · 11 answers · asked by littlemoochild 3

I blame myself for everything and find it very hard, if not impossible to show myself any compassion.

I am having counselling and she is working quite hard at getting me to change towards myself, but I find it difficult. I am also waiting to see a psychiatric doctor for medication for my depression (waited 4 wks so far!).

Have you ever been like that? Have you ever succeeded in changing and if so do you have any suggestions that may help me?

Thanks

2007-05-17 06:54:51 · 14 answers · asked by Teejay 6

2007-05-17 06:20:22 · 19 answers · asked by Jun Agruda 7

i have many friends but would rather be alone one min. i could be happy and the next i want to cry. is this depression???and if so is there any way out other then pills???

2007-05-17 06:14:57 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

For as long as I can remember, I have become very depressed right after my period. I over-analyze my relationship with my boyfriend and create problems that could otherwise have been totally avoided. I cry for no reason, even at work, and I cancel plans to lay in bed after I get home so that I don't have to be social while I am an emotional disaster. My depression is normally accompanied by a headache that Ibuprofen doesn't relieve at all, and even when exhausted, I find it hard to sleep. What do I do?

Also, how do I tell my boyfriend how to deal with me then? I'm afraid if I just blame it on my hormones, he won't take me seriously. It really annoys him, often makes him angry (which just makes me cry and feel more hopeless) and neither of us know how to handle it. Can anyone help?

I have been on Yaz for a year, which I have heard is supposed to relieve these symptoms. Is there a possibility this isn't hormonal? I do get depressed at other times, but I never know what is normal.

2007-05-17 05:57:16 · 6 answers · asked by Kat 3

I have been seeing this Psychiatrist for about ten months. Initially I thought he was okay but about a month into it I found him to be sort of arrogant. He has this aura about him that I do not like. He dismisses my comments and suffers from selective memory. I have given him every chance in the world to change. I have been battling back and forth with him in an effort to switch doctors but he always wants me to come in for one last session. I told him I'm not coming back anymore. He threatened that if I don't show for 4 straight weeks then he'll discharge me from the clinic. I need to see a doctor and can't afford to get kicked out of the clinic because I need help. What should I do? The thought of having to see him again makes me sick to my stomach. I don't want to ruin his career but I was thinking of writing a letter to the hospital stating the issues I have with him and the struggles I've had in theraphy because of his attitude. He acts as if he's so superior.

2007-05-17 05:54:39 · 14 answers · asked by Heaven26 3

2007-05-17 05:17:00 · 8 answers · asked by aliesterc 1

I have a very bad short term memory, and I want to know if there is a pill or vitamin you can take to help? Serious only please....

2007-05-17 04:11:21 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

My husband was killed in a car accident a couple months ago. We have 4 children, youngest 9 and I have been trying to cope with their grieving as well as my own.I have found myself in a depression. I cant eat and I have a hard time sleeping.Ive lost 25 pounds and surprised that it isnt more because on a good day I manage to feed myself 4or5 bites. I am also ashamed that Im not stable enough to be there for my children like I should be.I know they need me so bad. Im not even sure what question Im asking...I just simply dont know how to get through this without medication. I realize my health is at risk. But I have several family members addicted to medications like the ones my doctor suggested.

2007-05-17 03:25:06 · 6 answers · asked by emily66 3

i've been seeing Psychiatrists on and off for a few years now, theres nothing wrong with me, i have visions, hear things etc but i grew up thinking it was normal, so well basically it doesnt affect me in any way, it just happens,had them from an early age(im22) they want me to go to some clinic thing and study me because they are really confused, but i keep refusing, i don't want to be a labrat, do they have the power to force me to go? i have to go in again this weekend for a check up and i'd like to know if i should be prepared to run off in case two blokes walk in with tranquilizers to take me away lol

2007-05-17 03:03:46 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

I lost my father to cancer 13 years ago and i am still consoleing my mother and my brothers and sisters, they all miss him very much and moarn over him but i dont.. he was a good father but i feel nothing for him, just annoyed at him for leaving me to deal with everyone else, sounds selfish i know,
Therapist reckons i havn't moarned him yet and thats why i feel like i do.i cant go to his grave, i cant talk to him i cant even look at his picture, yet i nursed him to the day he died and loved and respected him dearly,now all i feel is empty..

2007-05-17 00:28:07 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

not making me feel active and happy again? I've heard from some people that their medication is working wonders for them. Why is it not the case with me?

2007-05-17 00:09:23 · 17 answers · asked by inquisitive 1

2007-05-17 00:00:54 · 11 answers · asked by jay or 2

2007-05-16 23:01:11 · 22 answers · asked by inquisitive 1

me i'm really really really desperate

2007-05-16 22:57:37 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-05-16 21:49:33 · 5 answers · asked by ? 5

i have my college exams from 8th june
i have been suffering from migraine(headace)
and past week has been a nightmare
whenever i sit to study my head statrts getting heavy
and headace is followed
i dont know its due to taking a lot of tesion or depression
i wanna score really good and i just cant focus on my studies
please tell what;s the probem and how to solve it

2007-05-16 21:38:39 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-05-16 20:23:46 · 11 answers · asked by adazhia 3

I'm 22 and almost 23 and single. My problem is that, whenever I experience some family/relationship problems, I always have a particular kind of OCD preoccupying my mind. I become very anxious about my looks. I burst out crying and feel extra miserable even if I don't look as awful as I think I do. I have to go over and over in my mind telling myself that I look fine, but when I lose my concentration, I have to start all over again!

How do I get over this?

2007-05-16 19:52:47 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm really really stressed out and I need somehow release my stress and unwind...

Things that are making me stressed:

1. I spent all my money so I have none and I owe my parents $300 for having cavities filled
2. I'm cutting back on drugs a lot and its really difficult
3. School is coming to an end so exams are soon and I have to finish an online course and I dont know if I'll finish in time
4. I need a job but no where will hire me
5. My parents think I'm anorexic which is stressing me out because I'm not and I dont know how to deal with them
6. I got kicked out of Learning Assistance for the rest of the year today and I need that class to write my exams seperately
7. I skip classes chronically which is causing my marks to drop
8. I'm trying to lose weight before summer which is always difficult (especially when your family thinks your anorexic)

The thing thats causing me the most stress is these damn drugs and my addiction to them...

2007-05-16 18:49:15 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

I really need some help understanding my menopause mother; she is becoming something I never dreamed I would see. She used to be someone I could talk to, and now I fear a conversation with her, because she always gives snide and rude remarks, and gets snappy and irritable over stupid things. She has depression, and I do too, but I would think we could at least talk about things like mothers and sons do, like life in general. Unfortunately, I can't even do that anymore. I just don't know what to do, and frankly, it's really been getting me depressed and I feel like I am being alienated from a person who used to be understanding, and respectable. Now, I feel like there is a wide gap between us, and it's only between her and me. It seems like all this is somehow being avoided by my three other siblings, as if I am the only one getting this crap. Someone help me understand this situation, because I certainly don't. Help, before I just flip out on her and say something I don't mean.

2007-05-16 17:09:01 · 3 answers · asked by sirantihero 2

I am so confused and upset about my situation with school. I am currently attending Henry's Hair Schools in the Massachusetts area. Well needless to say i have a teacher that is not dedicated to her work nor passionate at all. We spend most of our time just hanging around doing nothing at all. She hardly teaches us anything. Now today i see that someone stole one of my books that i need for the big test. I also notice my teacher suddenly has a new book that looks much like mine cause it doesn't have the name of the school in the book. I suspect she took my book not too mention i notice her body language she seems to have a problem with me. I am an educated women who wants to learn not just sit around. How will i be a good hairdresser if i don't have the a good education to fall back on. I am thinking of quitting tomorrow and going to a different school. There are only 3 people in the class if i complain they will know its me. I just don't want to go there anymore...what do i do?

2007-05-16 16:33:22 · 2 answers · asked by #1mommy 1

I would like to know if anyone knows how to find a good Psychiatrist. I would like to know what the costs are and if it is covered by insurance? If anyone could tell me how to find a good Psychiatrist and give me details about seeing one it would really really help me out.

Thanks

2007-05-16 16:32:55 · 9 answers · asked by g-money 1

I am pratically engaged to my loving and wonderful boyfriend. He's very attentive and caring and means more to mean than most of the world. In fact, I depend on him alot more than I do my family.

However, as our relationship progresses, I am becoming more and more sensitive about everything. I mean everything! I'm madly (but not blindly) in love with this guy, but the more I love him, the more I seem to be prone to crying at any given moment.

A sad picture on the news, a sad movie, a passing comment from anyone that barely hurt but makes me want to sob. Tiny jokes about me bother me more than ever. I love his sense of humour, and I use to (and still do) find his jokes hilarious. But I find myself incapable of laughing, and most of the time, nearly crying. Even if part of me registers, 'Hey, that was witty and funny.'

If he hangs up first, I get teary. If he forgets to email me, I get teary. Etc., etc. This is RIDICULOUS. I don't have these expectations for him. So am I a raincloud?

2007-05-16 16:31:36 · 11 answers · asked by Evoo 4

[I'm confused about how someone who seems very secure/agressive can be seen as insecure (psychologically speaking)]

2007-05-16 16:06:00 · 24 answers · asked by Babyshambles 1

I have taken anti-anxiety medication for approx. 9-10 years. Has anyone ever been able to stop taking them for good? I would like to never have to depend on them again but I am afraid of the affects it will have on me. I didn't start having anxiety until my twins were 3 years old, could I ever stop having anxiety attacks? Pleeaaasseee help me, I think this medicine is making me a zombie!!

2007-05-16 16:02:58 · 15 answers · asked by Mustang Sally 5