Mental Health - May 2007

He is staying with his parents, while his wife (my sister), and their two really cute kids stay at home by themselves. My other sisters are telling my sister to give him a week, but I think that is being too generious. No excuse should justify running away from responsibilities. Not only is it a huge sign of weakness, but you have little if no respect for those who are weak unless they have a lagitimate medical reason to be that. So is stop smoking meds to blame for him wanting to kill himself, or is it just plain stupidity that is taking over his thoughts? I want my sister to be happy so what advice should I give her? Should I tell her to cut her losses and find someone not so stupid, or do we give him the benifit for the doubt?

2007-05-10 20:03:40 · 11 answers · asked by Tammy 2

How can a lack of sleep affect your reaction time and memory?

2007-05-10 19:10:12 · 7 answers · asked by Kiss of Vanilla 1

I'm 23 years old and still living with my parents. My sister just moved back home because her marriage is over. She needs attention 24/7 and I get shhhed or 'thats stupid', 'we dont care' etc. I'm feeling trapped and unwanted. I can't move out because I'm a student with little to no money. I'm starting to see a coucilor next week because there is other issues nagging at me and this stiuation is making me soo mad that I'm getting angry at everyone and wanna punch things.
What do you think? Am I going mentally mad or what? Any suggestions?

2007-05-10 19:04:28 · 12 answers · asked by harlm7 2

2007-05-10 18:59:29 · 4 answers · asked by Imran Ö 2

my friend has a problem with cutting herself. what can i do to help her without telling her parents and getting her in trouble..?

2007-05-10 17:56:06 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

Okay I have Bipolar, Skitzophrenia, Borderline Personality Disorder, Multiple Personality Disorder, and Major Depression disorder. I take 1mg of Xanax 3 times a day 200mg of zoloft 200mg of seroquel and 15mg of Buspar...Tell me Im not alone

2007-05-10 17:47:58 · 21 answers · asked by EmptySoul 2

Hey everyone. I was just put on Lexapro. I decided to look into it a bit ont the internet, and Im a bit freaked out ! I expected to hear good things. All Ive heard for the most part, is that Im going to gain weight and not want sex!! Two things I really dont want! Does anyone have any good thoughts on the drug? Any bad side effects I should look out for? Has it worked / not worked for you ?? I trust most people to be decent in giving answers here on y/a . Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated :) Thanks a bunch!

2007-05-10 17:09:04 · 3 answers · asked by ninjagirlz 3

Yeah i just feel so weird about school work, i feel as if though i dont get a 90% on all my work im a failure and will never get anywhere.

So what can i do to not feel like that?

And without stressing myself with hours of studying?

2007-05-10 15:51:39 · 5 answers · asked by The Eternal Warrior? 4

I think I might be crazy and I'm wondering what the symptoms are.

2007-05-10 15:51:06 · 19 answers · asked by s s 1

My husband just got a great job offer at the post office in his home town. We were planning on moving down there in June, around June 23 of this year. I know that it is a great oppertunity but I am so scared of moving. I will be completely away from my family and friends and I will be in a new state! I have panic attacks and depression. I think that my depression is caused from stress, my dad, and the fact that I hate my job and my apartment. If we decide to take this job we will have to move this weekend! Should we take it and go or should we just wait until June?

2007-05-10 15:35:36 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

I really want to make my life better.. but I'm just never up to it...
and I don't really want to get meds. And therapists DO NOT work for me. Definately..

2007-05-10 15:32:42 · 11 answers · asked by ace 2

So I know it is normal to feel a slight fear when you think about death or life after death. But when it starts to happen more often I know it's not normal. I have an intense fear of death, and it only started about 2 months ago. Everytime I think about the future, I am afraid I will die before it happens. I have a lot of good things to look forward to (graduation, moving to a new province, starting uni) in the next few months, does this have anything to do with it? i'm excited for my future, but also terrified that I will die before any of these good things happen to me. Why is this??? I'm afraid to even go to bars or drive with people because of this fear!

2007-05-10 15:23:20 · 22 answers · asked by spiffy_mcbang13 1

2007-05-10 14:13:07 · 5 answers · asked by behind_infinity0123 3

At my cousin Britini's school, there's this girl(Chelsie) who lost her memory. She can remember SOME things, i think, but not much(like who Britni is). Well, Britni was talking to her during her Art class, and she wasn't sure what to do. In 4th grade she was in a play with Chelsie, and wants to know if it's okay to talk about it and "remind" her of it. Is that good, you know to trigger their memory? Or should they just act like they just met or something like that? Because I would definetely be a little freaked out that this person knew more about me than I did...

2007-05-10 14:05:46 · 8 answers · asked by Marisa :) 2

After long"orientations" at school, talking to my mom, or being with certain people, i feel exhausted and lose my enthusiasm. A few people i really admire seem fresh to the experience even after tedious travel, orientations or other obstacles. Does anyone ever feel like this too? Any tips on staying sensitive?

2007-05-10 13:32:28 · 3 answers · asked by zzzzgigi 2

SERIOUSLY, I FEEL LIKE I SHOULDN'T LIVE ANYMORE! EVERYDAY THE SAME HAPPENS, I FEEL AS IF I'M ABOUT TO HAVE A PANIC ATTACK. I THINK IT'S BECAUSE I HAVE THIS ORAL TEST IN MY FOREIGN LANGUAGE COMING UP OR I'M JUST MENTAL! I'M DOING MY REGULAR TASKS AT HIGH SPEED (NOT NORMAL). IN SCHOOL MY EARS TURN RED AND THE TEACHERS LOOK AT ME LIKE I'M CRAZY (I'M JUST NERVOUS BUT I DON'T KNOW WHY). MY BREATHING SPEEDS UP AND SO DOES MY PULSE FOR NO REASON. I START SWEATING PROFUSELY WITHOUT DOING ANYTHING AND I SHAKE A LITTLE! MY MIND IS VERY JUMPY AND I LOSE TRACK OF WHAT I'M DOING. I ALSO GET MAD AT EVERY LITTLE THING FOR NO REASON AND START YELLING! WHAT IS WRONG WITH ME? AM I MENTALLY INSANE? I CAN'T STAY CALM WHAT AM I GOING TO DO TO AVOID REALLY LOSING IT?

2007-05-10 13:24:05 · 10 answers · asked by faileider_lucky7 2

We grew up seperately and weren't really close, but it's still really hard. And I think not really having the chance to get to know him makes it worse in a way. I have some really great memories of him, but it just doesn't seem like enough.

2007-05-10 13:21:47 · 6 answers · asked by x_chynadoll814_x 4

my SIL seems to be schizophrenic....as she is fighting with everybody these days....and apparently have no relations with anybody....does't cook and take good care of her own baby.
she dont wanna see a psychiatrist either.
now my question is should i left my kids alone with such person?(if the situation arise someday)

2007-05-10 11:51:07 · 5 answers · asked by vanshreeg 2

I'm a deeply depressed, anxious, insecure 22 year old guy. (I am in therapy and on drugs for it.) I've been struggling with social anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem for almost ten years now, and I've had basically no social life since it started. Now I find myself in college, 22 years old, single, with no friends on campus, and I have no clue where people my age go to drink, to party, to flirt, to date, or do whatever it is they do. How do you start putting together a social life from scratch at 22 years old?

I desperately want to feel like I fit in, like I belong to a group--I can't remember ever being around people my age and not feeling painfully out of place, like I had no right to be there. The loneliness is killing me and my depression will only continue to get worse until I find a way out.

People tell me I'm good-looking and well-spoken, and don't come off as nervous. But if you're messed up in the head like me, none of that counts for much.

2007-05-10 11:16:13 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

i have mental problems with many things. the main problem is being honest with my self. i am 35 and dont talk to anyone i would just like to know if there is people out there like me. please dont think i am sicco, im not. well i hope not lol

2007-05-10 11:02:09 · 10 answers · asked by rob 3

He's not a bad fellow, but he does like to party. He appears not to realize that at the age of 48, he's too old to be a biker, etc. He has allegedly smoked pot everyday for 33 years and is very paranoid. What are his chances for recovery without residential treatment? Will cold turkey pose any kind of danger, as he lives alone?

2007-05-10 09:29:30 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-05-10 09:22:52 · 2 answers · asked by diamondsngold64 2

2007-05-10 09:20:07 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

My brother constantly puts himself down. He sleeps all the time. Never has anything positive to say. Makes remarks like, he's a terrible boyfriend to his girl, a terrible father to his kids. Saying that is always disappointing people and that he can't do anything right. I try counter acting that by telling him that he is a good man and he shouldn't say those things. He has people who love him and support him. His girlfriend has told him how much she loves him and she is there to help him through this. His girlfriend treats him like a king and excepts his children as her own. We both have suggested that he go see a therapist. But he refuses. I believe this comes from his previous marriage. His ex-wife put him down all the time. She emotionally and verbally abused him. He constantly has pity parties. And drinks all the time. What should we do?

2007-05-10 09:15:27 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

I used to look for love in all the wrong places and now its effecting my relationship with my bf, he wants a relationship where touching and kissing arent required to be loving and happy and i totally agree with him, but im the most comfortable with him when we make out or kiss. Its not healthy to only feel loved there, but i cant help it. when we dont do that stuff i get really sad. I agree with his morals, but emotionally im distraught

2007-05-10 09:11:20 · 7 answers · asked by inquistive1826 1

2007-05-10 09:10:19 · 34 answers · asked by mujerlatina@sbcglobal.net 2

Is there a relation between the two disorders? Like to people who have one often have the other? etc. Because on theory about trich is that it is about a need for more stimulation and sensory integration relates to stimulation.

2007-05-10 08:56:11 · 3 answers · asked by Lee D 3

im bipolar, and i take meds BUT, its irritating cause i want to wein off of them but im afraid that my depression will get BAD again, then the horrible cycling....Should i learn to meditate or?

2007-05-10 08:47:58 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

About 2 weeks ago, I went to hang out with two friends of mine along with my best friend. I stayed totally sober that night b/c I knew she was going to drink and I knew she'd get messed up, so it was up to me to take care of her. We were playing high & low...she lost & had too much to drink. More than she could take &ended up suffering from a 2-day hangover. While she was vomiting & falling over that night, I took care of her. Whenever I'd leave, she'd cry. I was afraid to leave her b/c she isn't the most rational drunk person. While I had my back toward her, she slashed her wrist 9times with a knife but didn't go through. I cleaned & bandaged her up. She told me she did it b/c she was afraid I'd leave her. I told her to go to sleep. I set her on the couch. She passed out a couple of times & I had to keep 1 hand on her wrist and the other on her neck to make sure she still had a pulse. She was crying and begging to me to not let her go to sleep b/c she would die...what's wrong w/ her?

2007-05-10 08:43:17 · 20 answers · asked by Seyva23 4

Besides seeing a doc, what works to help relieve stress? I've always been an anxious, stressed out person. I get over whelmed very easily, worry about little things too much, and it all leads to me being stressed out. I have a stressful job and home life is stressful too. I hate taking being stressed out on my family, so I need to try something to eliminate it. Are there certain vitamins out there? Exercise helps a little, but not too much. Any advice or suggestions would be great.

2007-05-10 08:43:14 · 24 answers · asked by smb 3