Mental Health - June 2007

im a 22 yr old male. I started taking paxil(for anxiety) about 3 weeks ago and ever since, i have been having the most bizzare, psychotic/crazy, weird, artistic dreams imaginable. Its like im living a different life when my eyes shut because its SOOOOO different and every bit of it i remember as clear as day, every detail. I DO NOT like it because most of the dreams are really bad and terrifying. The good dreams are exceptional though(NOT talking about sexual oneslol) which brings me to my next point, i have virtually lost all my sex drive. I can get it up just fine, but cant really finish. I have masterbated once, and even though im in a relationship i have not had sex. the weird thing is that I could really care less if i do either, im just wondering if these are normal reactions? Thanks, sorry for all the detail(sexual ones) lol.

2007-06-14 19:00:25 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

its really difficult because it makes me feel really stupid, if i have enough time, i can get really good grades, but i dont so my grades totally suck

2007-06-14 18:56:29 · 8 answers · asked by Tiffany 1

Like if you just take half a sleeping pill during the day will it reduce anxiety? Because I was reading that valerian root is used to treat insomnia in larger doses and anxiety in lighter doses during the day... can you do the same with regular sleeping pills?

2007-06-14 18:13:38 · 10 answers · asked by ssmith 3

live, that ill probally have to travel to everyday for intense therapy. i have borderline personality disorder and have been waiting for therapy a while, but i also have social phobia, high anxiety and paranoia, and i only go out when i need to. im 29, and know if i want any kind of a life im gonna have to overcome this....
but its very difficult, those feelings are intense, i dont drive either, i was wondring if it comes to the stage like my social worker said, that i have to travel far everyday to some kind of unit for intense therapy, should i just go along with it, and do what it takes, and go everyday in spite of how bad i feel?

i was thinking its gonna be very difficult for me to do this...
but i dont wanna be snookered if they say to me, this is your only oppurtunity for therapy..

2007-06-14 17:29:30 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

Because of his composive disorder, he can't leave anything in order without touch it until it is out of whack. I clean and it last 3 seconds. What should I do?

2007-06-14 16:40:25 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

Before I start, I know some seizures don't always make you fall to the ground and sometimes you might not even realli know its A seizure. So Thats exactly why im asking this question.

Almost once every day, Out of no where I get really nervous and my hands start to tingle (Pins and needles) and my mouth gets very dry. I shake and my hands get ICE cold. When this happens I can't sit still and I keep shaking my hands to try to get that numbness feeling away. Sometimes my heart races and sometimes it dosn't. Now though, I don't think it is anxiety because im calm when it happens and my heart really dont pound as long as I stay calm. I also feel confused and detached when these 'Attacks' happen.

I heard these are some symptoms of A seizure and also A Panic Attack. How do you really know the difference?

Im scared that im going to die from A seizure or something even worse.

I also notice, these attacks happen 10x Worse the day after I drink alcohol. So I dont drink at all anymore

2007-06-14 16:37:20 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-06-14 16:04:43 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

is that normal for when i'm sad (aka right now, but that doesnt matter), i am actually physically feeling it in my eyes, throat, and upper chest? its weird, it just feels a certain way and i dunno.. its weird. is that normal?

2007-06-14 15:55:00 · 7 answers · asked by caroline 2

I started taking 2.5mg of Lexapro 3 weeks ago. Everything was fine, I didn't have any panic attacks (which was great). And then my doctor wanted me to go up to 5mgs. So I've been on that for a week. I haven't had any anxiety BUT its making me really, really tired! I can barley get up in the morning and I could fall asleep pretty much at any point of the day. Its coming in the way of my work. Plus I have no appetite and stomach feels weird. So my doctor told me to go down to 2.5mg. My question is: Is there anyone who is on only 2.5mg and it works for them? My issue is anxiety/panic attacks.
Let me know...
Thanks!

2007-06-14 15:36:36 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-06-14 15:33:59 · 4 answers · asked by ace 3

2007-06-14 15:33:07 · 33 answers · asked by Anonymous

Please help me find another hobby. My butt is growing wide in this chair. I love all of you guys, but I cant go on like this anymore. Please. I am reaching out for help. Is there a rehab center for this disease?

2007-06-14 15:26:38 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Avoidant_personality_disorder

2007-06-14 15:19:29 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I've been feeling worthless,
feel like there's nothing to live for.

Extreme irritability against my family,

Mild thoughts of suicide.

What can I do, shrinks wont help, I don't want any meds..

2007-06-14 15:18:27 · 7 answers · asked by Mv 1

Ok so i do have OCD
But all of a sudden i have had the erge to say spoon every 5 minutes
why is this happenibng all of sudden??
im only 12
and the doc said it would get better
but its getting worse
what should i do to avoid the affects of OCD?

2007-06-14 15:15:50 · 3 answers · asked by OliviaMorgann 2

Recently my life has gotten very very busy. I don't have much time to do the bigger things I used to do to relieve stress..(meditation, long walks. etc.
I'm wondering what small things you do during the day or night to relieve stress.

2007-06-14 14:13:52 · 14 answers · asked by Milmom 5

its even driven me literally to alcoholism help me i feel l ike nothing is worth it and i cant be positive about anything cos nothing matters this is serious please help

2007-06-14 14:06:12 · 40 answers · asked by Anonymous

My friend is very, VERY depressed because she has lost at least one friend each year. They are lost because they move away. This year, she is losing three friends, and she is very depressed and can't think positive about anything. She really wants to not be depressed too, but she's not sure how she can get over her depression. Please, help me find a way to make her happy again and not so depressed. Please

2007-06-14 12:47:16 · 9 answers · asked by Perrian 2

2007-06-14 12:30:54 · 19 answers · asked by masonv80 3

I keep losing jobs because I cant stop myself from stealing. I dont talk to my best friend anymore because I stole from him. I have no money to get any help. What should I do??

2007-06-14 12:15:17 · 3 answers · asked by buckeyes1125 1

my dad is in his 60's and he recently started to talk to himself and mumble alone..

he's happily married to my mum and im sure about that.but we do have money issues..

is this normal for a man his age or should i be worried?

it would be embaressing to talk to him about it, and offending to ask him to see a shrink.

i tried to listen but i cant seem to know what he says

2007-06-14 12:10:06 · 7 answers · asked by MAK 4

Hello,
My mom is near 65 years old and lives in New Jersey. I live in Pa. I am older and married. My mom is one of the people who requires constant attention she is not sick and lives with my sisters. She still insists that I call her every other day. I refuse to do this and call probably twice a week to see how everyone is. If I do not call as frequently as she wishes she leaves horrible disparaging messages on my machine. Very angry and such. I have tried explaining life does not grant me the time to talk to her as much as she likes to no avail. Am I being a bad son or are we talking mental problems? I have not lived at home for 7 years and this is constant. Does anyone have any opinions on how to remedy this situation? Please help. Joe.

2007-06-14 10:33:14 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

When I was growing up, there was no such thing as ADD/ADHD....but it seems to me that today all kinds of kids are on medication for either ADD/ADHD, or Bi-Polar Disorder, or depression. What's really going on...??

2007-06-14 09:59:26 · 8 answers · asked by Rockin Mama 2

why is this?? could this be because I have been emotionaly numb for 6years of my life the only thing I can think of is I reject myself for who I am so I dont move how I should be moving? is this dangerous should I be worried?

2007-06-14 08:55:00 · 4 answers · asked by nooooooooooooooopeeeee 1

I'm so stressed out and exhausted that I feel dizzy and shakey, is there anything that can help me through the week?

I can't slow down because I'll get behind schedule in school.
Anything to help ease the stress??

and I don't have much money so don't advise me to go buy a hot tub or something. lol

2007-06-14 08:49:40 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

i am going to be most likely starting some sort of antidepressant soon and i know most cause some sexual side effects in alot of people..my question is how long do these side effects usually last?

2007-06-14 08:47:12 · 17 answers · asked by iamloco724 1

I got into some trouble and put on probation (the charge wasn't drug related) and my p.o. does urine screens on me, which i failed for weed. Now he's making me go to a drug rehabilitation program for 9 months that I have to complete or face the remaining time I have on probation in jail. I can quit smoking on my own and dont need group therapy for three hours a day, four days a week for nine months! I've made this perfectly clear with the counselor and he says I'm in denial....that someone in denial needs it even more!! HA! B.S. I say....what do you think?

2007-06-14 08:46:56 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

Hello, I know I'm in need for some help I just don't know where to start. I've been living between USA and Canada for the past 7 years and never drove on the highway, people moving too fast, people merging, changing lanes scare the **** out of me. Living in a big city is a necesity, you can go places faster and not wasting your precious time on the back toads like I do. Some friends suggeted driving lessons, I don't think that's what I need 'cause I think I'm a good driver with no record of accidents or anything I just can't jump into the hway; I tried once and I was crying and my heart was pumping so fast like it was trying to jump out of my chest.

If somebody have an idea how can I seek help to overcome this suggestions will be very appreciated.

2007-06-14 08:29:57 · 11 answers · asked by Kent-B-True 4

I'm considered pretty and attractive, I'm smart with a good sense of humour and I am good natured/honest. I'm just about holding down a university degree. The problem? Bipolar. I rapid cycle; about 3 times a year I get in an often severe depression that lasts for a few weeks a time. My highs are nipped in the bud with olanzapine. I'm not violent and I don't take drugs, I'm compliant with my meds and I don't take my problems out on other people. I just get very down every now and then where I take to my bed (I've never attempted suicide) and if I feel myself getting high I take my meds. I can just get very hype - the usual bipolar stuff.I also have very bad dyspraxia and mild Aspergers with a very dysfunctional family. I don't know if any man will ever take me on because of this. I have friends etc but I'm to afraid to start dating because I don't feel any man would be prepared to take me on. There is just so much stigma and they will think I have too much baggage. I don't know what to

2007-06-14 08:26:25 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

my friend has phobias of ridiculous things but they scare her to death. she is freaked out and scared almost everyday and has panic attacks triggered by the phobias about every week. Is there a way to help her not be scared of these thing and get over her phobias?

2007-06-14 08:16:50 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous