Mental Health - July 2007

I'm a 16 yr old girl and i really don't think i'm normal. Before i start i wanna say that most of what i'm about to say is my daily behavior ,not just before my period. I have been like this for about 3 years and it seems to be getting worse as i get older................... I am mad almost all the time at my family, I really hate my family, I have almost no respect for any of my family members, I have random mood swings through out the day, One day i will have bad depression and the next da it's gone and i'm fine, I'm wanting to do drugs (have not done any yet) and i'm looking to find some, I'm always thinking of dangerous/weird ideas to try out (like standing in front of a train and jumping away at the last moment before it hits me), I'm anxious for most of the time and i have anxiety attacks everyday and panic very easily at nothing. Ok sorry this is so long..............Is there something wrong with me? if so What is it? And what do i do about it?

2007-07-11 10:01:05 · 19 answers · asked by Barrel_Racing_Cowgirl 3

I have a serious problem every year for 6 weeks. I absolutely dread my stepson's visit. His mother is a selfish, self absorbed, man chasing, scamming, jezebel. She goes after married men, single men, handicapped men. There are no limits to what she exposes her children and herself to for money and scamming. I feel sorry for her children. She has 2 children from a current marriage, in which the man has run off and left her for someone else.

Basically, this is a neverending saga, all year by phone and in the summer I have to contend with the troubled stepson who has ADHD and a variety of other disorders that haven't been diagnosed yet. I also thinks he's mildly retarded. I have been a teacher myself for 10 years and have 3 graduate courses in special education, so I'm pretty sure of other problems he's having. Because I'm home for the summer, I'm stuck babysitting the 13 year old who acts like a 7 year old.

2007-07-11 09:44:41 · 6 answers · asked by peggy 2

I lived in NYC all my life. But even as a teenager I wanted to live in another state. I lived in NJ for 15 yrs. & loved it but came back to NY bcz I found a really nice apt & lived there for 7 yrs, moved out due to ridiculous rent increases & havent been able to find a nice reasonable place to live since 2001. I'm finding myself hating alot about NY, I dont go out to socialize in NY bcz I get aggravated with the trains, buses and crowds of people everywhere, also the noise & other things & I'm constantly thinking about leaving NY to go south but everything I know & love is here in NY. But I cant stop thinking about the south & how nice it is out there. Apts are quieter & cleaner, rents more reasonable & I can have a dog. I'd also like to live away from my family to start a new life on my own. NY is a great city but I've been here all my life & I'm not feeling it so much here anymore.

Does this mean its time for me to make a change? Or am I just being miserable?

In other words,

2007-07-11 09:40:47 · 8 answers · asked by Lala 1

2007-07-11 09:10:58 · 21 answers · asked by yf g 2

My boyfriend has a bipolar II. he has been on meds for past 2 years. We know each other only for 5 months.We dont get to spend time together because we live far apart. He wants to marry me. I like him a lot. I told him that i am ready to marry him. My problem is sometimes i find him very insensitive. Although we never had sex, i thinks he is too much interested in it. He always talks abt sex. When ever i tell him that i think he doesnt care about me or he is being insensitive, he says that he knows and he is trying to improve himself. He talks in a very nice and polite way. I dont know what t do..do u think i should marry him?

2007-07-11 09:04:43 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

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According to this study, the suicide rate in Mountain states is 16.9 per 100,000 residents, more than double the suicide rate in the Northeast states.

http://www.suicidology.org/associations/1045/files/2004statedatapgv1.pdf

Does anyone have an explanation, or at least an educated guess?

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2007-07-11 09:01:33 · 10 answers · asked by NHBaritone 7

I have been suffering from depression for a few months now. It seems to wane and wax because some days I feel worse than others. Basically, my problem is that I am a very lonely person. I have always been very shy and because of that, I did not make friends or establish meaningful relationships. I just assumed that people didn't want to be bothered by me so I didn't approach anyone. I was really afraid of their reaction. As I got older, I got lonelier and it's gotten to the point where I feel suicidal. I feel totally worthless, unlikeable, unlovable, and unable to connect to anybody. I figure that I have 50 more years left to live if I die of old age, but that's a long time to feel depressed. I don't feel like I will ever get better. I also feel that if I try to reach out to people, they will reject me making me more depressed and so on. I am unable to stop negative thoughts and they just assault me with "never" this and "never" that. I just want to go to sleep and never wake up.

2007-07-11 08:51:22 · 6 answers · asked by iridealone 2

I am not very well liked by a certain girl in my office, thus she makes my life a living hell. I have noticed I have become very paranoid and have lots of anxiety because of this. She talks about me behind my back and is having a party for all the women in my office and didn't invite me (I am the only one she didn't invite, mind you). I am already taking things meds for anxiety and mood stabilizing, but I find myself very paranoid about everything. Please help, this sounds pathetic, but I am very upset.

2007-07-11 08:34:37 · 17 answers · asked by Meems 3

2007-07-11 08:23:43 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

i think i am in love with my uncle he is so hot all i do is think about him please help me could i have mental problems

2007-07-11 08:22:54 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-07-11 08:17:17 · 7 answers · asked by ? 1

My boyfriend and I recently determined that he is likely suffering from depression. He has likely had some form of depression his whole life, but this episode appears to be related to job issues and resulting layoffs. He has moved out to try and work out his issues in his own space, focusing on doing some writing and getting back to his spiritual side. However, from all the reading I have been doing, it would appear that he should be seeking some form of professional help. But due to a past incident with a family member, he has no trust in the medical profession and will not even go to a doctor for a physical ailment. So:

(1) What can I do to try and convince him he needs professional help?

(2) What can he do to lessen the depression without therapy / medication?

2007-07-11 08:16:41 · 5 answers · asked by KLB 1

I can't take it.... remember the idiot co-worker I told you about? The one that annoys the holy blank out of me? He is still doing the same stuff, I go to put something into the copier and he beats me to it, I take my stuff out of the copier, he shakes his head back and forth. He is still playing his boon box and there is overhead company music on, so you get a double combo of music to listen to. I am asking God for patience but I am losing it! What would you guys do? I'll take anything, oh and remember, he is a suck up, so telling the boss won't help. Thanks in advance xoxo

2007-07-11 07:22:51 · 6 answers · asked by Angelheart♥ 5

I was watching the news with my dad and it just made me so mad. Like y would a grown man/women find a little girl "hot" its like she is a baby. And do some people rape and abuse others they dont know am trying 2 understand it and i cant.

2007-07-11 06:59:48 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I feel tired everyday at work. Drained of energy. I care less and less everyday. I like where I work and the people. It's an easy job and I am afraid if I get another job I won't be able to function becasue I am burnt out.

What are the signs of job burn out?

2007-07-11 06:59:09 · 10 answers · asked by Funnyaccountant 4

I've been working on this long assignment,and I find that after a couple hours I lose my train of thought, can't concentrate, and my mind wanders else-where. Does this happen to anyone else? How long can you work at something straight before you should take a break; and, how long of a break do you take?

2007-07-11 06:49:07 · 8 answers · asked by ohmygosh 3

no one is available, how do you deal with emotional pressure / stress whatever you want to call it. in other words when you feel overwhelmed and you need to do something to release this pressure but cant talk to a person for whatever reason, what do you find works for you?

2007-07-11 06:43:51 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

I always feel awkward dealing w/ death and don't know how to behave or know what to say/ or not say. I get on edge, but I really want to help, b/c she loved her son so passionately that it breaks my heart to see her have to go through this pain. Any help or ideas are welcome

2007-07-11 06:39:00 · 18 answers · asked by cocoa9901 1

I was diagnosed with bipolar disease when I was about 16, but it is only in the last 6 months that I have had real symptoms. At first I didn't know what it was, but my friends and family definitely knew something was wrong with me.

The problem is, it is ruining my marriage! I have been emotionally abusive towards my husband to the point that I think he may be nearly done with me. He does not understand the disease and says that "change has to come from within." He sees it as something that I can control myself, and although I have been trying, it is impossible. I can honestly say that I am not in control of myself when a high or a low hits me.

What can I do or say to save my marriage? We are on the verge of separation right now, he has already said some time apart might be best. But I just know that would only make it worse, because I need him in my life to feel even the smallest bit of happiness! Right now he is refusing to speak to me and I have sunk into a deep depression.

2007-07-11 06:30:44 · 14 answers · asked by Stegosaurus 2

I would really rather just shut them off permanently, however, there are times when I guess I have to have them. I am just sick of them and they are not really doing me any good. And no, I do not need therapy. I am quite sound.

2007-07-11 06:26:15 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

Im 13 years old. I took an IQ test and thats what i got. Thank you!

2007-07-11 06:14:11 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

I've been to my psychiatrist 5 times over the last two months and all she's done is talk to me about how I'm doing and adjust my meds a little. She said she has to find the correct dosage that works for me. Is this normal practice? Should I be expecting some sort of therapy or something more from her?

2007-07-11 06:04:14 · 6 answers · asked by empire 1

Can you tell me if you use another drug for anxiety or panic along with Lexapro?

I was prescribed Lexapro about 2 weeks ago, and I still find I need to use Xanax at least once a day, because I feel panicky still. I am far less depressed, I use to cry daily, now I don't cry, and I am not anxious all day everyday like I was, but, I still get a panic attack once or twice a day. It is more mild than it use to be, but my doctor seems to think I shoudn't need the Xanax anymore.

I have heard that Lexapro can take up to 6 weeks to fully work, and I have also heard many people say they are still on something for panic along with the Lexapro.

I don't want my doctor to think I am a drug addict, because I am not, but I am not comfortable with only having the Lexapro. I am down to 4 Xanax, and he isn't going to give me more. That is why I am wondering if it is "normal" to be on something else with the Lex.

Thanks to all who answer!

2007-07-11 04:36:29 · 7 answers · asked by Tammy 4

DON'T ANSWER IF ALL YOU HAVE TO SAY IS NASTY COMMENTS.
Hi my daughter is 3 years old we have a family history of autism and bipolar and ADHD. she is not showing any signs of the bipolar or ADHD but having problems socially. I don't mean the normal problems that a 3 year old has. She refuses to interact with other children at nursery where she has gone for the past year. She only likes adult company and hates to have anything change in her routine. by this I mean if we go through a different door in the nursery this upsets her and she will get very upset . all I am asking is if there is any other disorders except aspergers that are like this. please don't answer with nasty comments and even more so if you don't have a clue what its like as a parent to have children with special needs. I already have one child with autism and another with bipolar and ADHD.

2007-07-11 04:17:11 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

My therapist has questioned whether my future ex-wife is a sociopath. I just want to see what exactly the signs of these conditions are. Then I can make an educated determination. I did whatever she wanted for 7 years and she never ran out of wants. I love her but I can't tell if she ever loved me or anyone for that matter.

2007-07-11 03:36:38 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-07-11 02:24:16 · 17 answers · asked by jo 2

Sometimes i remember stupid things i did in the past and i get so disturbed by it i cringe and feel compelled to physically distract myself by muttering to myself or jerking suddenly to one side or smirking, groaning etc. Obviously i end up looking really weird, which i think about even more. It's a vicious cycle. I've tried writing these memories down, and it does help, but they still happen and it really affects me. Has anyone had similar experiences? How do you deal with the problem?

2007-07-11 01:21:26 · 6 answers · asked by oppositionPerky 2

Ahhh, the symtoms listed on the list, I got like 8/10 symtoms right! Ahhhh, I dont wish to see a doctor, I dont wish to eat medcine,can I help on my own part?!

2007-07-11 00:42:56 · 7 answers · asked by Jon H 3

I lost a very close family member last year in a motorbike crash & since then I just haven't been able to get myself back up again.
Everything seemed to be looking up for me this time last year. Now all I have is this deep down sadness that just won't go away. I try really hard to be happy, but it's just not happening. I'm also now 52 (this year) & think I'm maybe coming up to the menopause. The only symptoms I've had is that my period isn't regular.....like 3 times in the past 10 months.

Some days - no! most days, I feel I just can't be bothered with anything, I don't want to do any housework, whereas before I normally got it done, I don't want to be bothered with anyone, some days I don't even want to see my grandchildren. I love them, but it all just seems like too much to cope with. I feel as though I could just go out on my bike & keep cycling & just not come back.
My husband is so good to me & tries so hard to make me cheer up. I cry a lot when I always used to be laughing.

2007-07-10 23:35:21 · 34 answers · asked by Anonymous

i was married 10 years ago to a very short and aged man.i was very nervous and suffered depression as i hated his appearence..in this dilemma i aborted pregnency though he wants children..after an year iget adjusted and began to love him & try to conceive and undergone treatment but again tentions as i failed to conceive.after that i all over again suffered depression and became confused regarding my marriage.i felt sad and depressed when i think of life with him or leaving him.
we get separated after every fight for months & years.
i think that because of my unbalanced thinking i cant able to take any decision. when i live with him i feel that i cant able to led life with him and decide to divorce him but suddenly got frightened and change my decision.i dont have strength to take any step nor has the courage to live with him.how can i overcome this cycle of thoughts.some times i wanted to get back to him but suddenly felt depressed.i cry a lot as i fail to take any step.

2007-07-10 21:02:57 · 6 answers · asked by minhaj_j01 1