Mental Health - July 2007

What if he's on antidepressants, and over 21? What if you've already contacted his therapist, case worker, etc? Any other ideas? I have to give advice to a friend, and am batting zero right about now. (Animals are so much easier, in so many ways.)

2007-07-08 07:07:31 · 4 answers · asked by virga 2

I have a strange addiction to ice. It has been only about 1 year but I have to eat about 6 cubes 3 times a day. Does any body else have this?

2007-07-08 06:32:22 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

And thus shouldn't there be a law to provide adequate lighting system?

2007-07-08 06:28:09 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

about staying on the computer. how can i stay off it? i find it really really hard to stay off the computer. my sista is playing a stupid dvd i dont wanna watch so it aint going to work and we only have one tv. we have a huge back yard but snakes and spiders (deadly both snakes and spiders) anyway its to hot to do anything outside. whats something inside other than tv or computer that i can do to kill time? elieve it or not i have read most of the books i enjoy on my bookself. the rest are just baby books or books iv read. i really need help please

2007-07-08 05:22:27 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

there seems to be some here who bash psychotherapists. some claim that psychotherapy should be avoided for religious reasons. others point out their bad experiences and feel that all therapists are "mind terrorists". some think that all you people want to do is push drugs because of some kind of financial kickback from the pharmacuetical companies. or that you dole out drugs because of some goverment conspiracy that wants the mentally ill numb so that they are easilly controlled. so the question is, is this what really happens? what do you people really do? do you really feel that what you do really improves a persons quality of life?
could you please share your actual credentials in your reply as it would help illuminate differences between different discilines.

2007-07-08 05:16:19 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

Hey everyone. I am trying to figure out approximately how much money I will make as a Clinical Social Worker (MSW) with my own practice.

I use to work for a MSW who had her own practice and from what I was told she did very well.

I understand Social Work is not a field people work in to make a lot of money; they do it to help others. That's exactly what I want to do, but I also want to know I can live comfortably while doing so.

If anyone has any input on this I would love to hear it. Also, if there are any MSW's out there with their own practice I would love to know the up's and down's of the business and how they are doing financially with their business.

Thanks everyone!

Michelle

2007-07-08 04:34:24 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I quit cutting a few years ago, I did it in my teens. I've got hundreds of scars all over my arms and legs. Most people I know that used to do this have not nearly as many scars and some have just tiny scars that will fade. It's really rather lonely knowing I'll be all scarred up for the rest of my life and it's the summer and not being able to wear tshirts sucks!!! I know, I could go out attention seeking (as that's what I would get), but come on.

2007-07-08 01:57:42 · 7 answers · asked by qwertatious 4

I have horrible derealization!!I never feel like myself and I never feel safe.I always feel alone,even when I'm with someone.Everytime I see a shadow or hear a noise,I freak out!!The only thing that's keeping me knowing I'm alive is my heart beating really fast and loud,otherwise,I would think I was dead.My mom won't take me to the doctors,and tells me "you have to get a hold of it!"but i can't!!I've been like this for 6 months!!I feel like I have no emotion,and that everything I do is fake.My dad is hardly home.I won't eat,because it's like its not even there.I do sometimes,but refuse to other times.What should I do if my parents aren't helping me???

2007-07-08 01:05:36 · 10 answers · asked by duh5879 1

2007-07-08 00:42:22 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

People with Borderline Personality Disorder seem to have a talent for making people very quickly become infatuated/obsessed with the Borderline (I won't use the word love).

How is it that they have this "talent"?

2007-07-07 23:57:38 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

Any tips on pullin off an all nighter? I dont wanna go to sleep cuz if I go to sleep now im gonna wake up at 2 and itll ruin my whole day..

2007-07-07 22:32:06 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

reg answer

2007-07-07 21:58:14 · 11 answers · asked by amarjit s 1

Please, serious answers only please.
People use a lot of different methods to cope with stress. Some don't eat, some overeat (a BIG problem in the US), some have anxiety attacks, some smoke, and some people cut tehmselves, or self-mutilate. Now, being overweight and underweight, and smoking, are generally frowned upon, yet accepted in modern society, so why can't cutting be considered to be an outlet for stress? Smoking leads to millions of deaths for year, and most cutters tend to be very calculating, so many can go for years without having an accident that puts them in the ER.
Serious answers only, please. It was just a thought I was having.

2007-07-07 20:48:18 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

to make me feel better?

2007-07-07 19:32:13 · 9 answers · asked by Dave F 6

Lately, I've been thinking about some past times where people have severely wronged me. By severely wronged, I mean cheated on, cheated out of money, had expensive or valuable possessions stolen, etc. Where people I trusted betrayed me or where people have done evil things just to make me suffer for whatever reason. I want to know how you guys handle it. What do you do? what should I do? How do I make it less painful? I don't know if I will ever get over them.

2007-07-07 19:04:58 · 19 answers · asked by Rwar 2

I've been on Lexapro for anxiety for almost 2 weeks. I'm still not feeling any improvment in my anxiety. I've had several panic attacks and still just feeling nervous all day , everyday. I read that some people feel the effects of the drug after 1 week, but it can take up to 6 weeks to feel the full effects. My question is for those who have used this for anxiety, how long did it take you to feel the effects of this drug? I'm just praying that I can live a normal life w/o anxiety and I'm waiting for this to kick in and help me out. Any advice would be great.

2007-07-07 18:35:34 · 11 answers · asked by Alexis R 4

2007-07-07 18:24:18 · 12 answers · asked by Bronwen C 1

i wish i could but i cant
im goin 2 fill it with super glue stuff again & i just want 2 die cause i cant stop & i dont want my parents 2 no again & i dont want 2 call any # if u have any online thing i will take it pleeezzzz HEEELLLLLLPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP me

2007-07-07 17:08:13 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-07-07 16:46:40 · 2 answers · asked by Friend 6

2007-07-07 16:30:05 · 14 answers · asked by human 1

Like I was feeling good at work. Interacting with these other girls a little. Then I came home and nothing mattered anymore. I know only I can make myself happy. But I'm so limited. I played with my little brother and thats about it. I don't have friends, not anymore. I don't know how to continue to feel positive about the day.

2007-07-07 16:17:33 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'd love to hear some before and after stories.

2007-07-07 16:13:54 · 8 answers · asked by wrongnumber 1

I don't see the point of living anymore, I'm a cutter, and i stopped for a while but now I've gone back to it and don't know what to do. sometimes I think it's just easier to kill myself then go through this pain and misery. I am seeking counseling, my counselor is really good and can help me think things through rationally, and I'm on medication but nothing is working.

2007-07-07 16:10:06 · 17 answers · asked by macncheese27 2

I am 15 ½ years old. During 1st - 7th grade I was harassed and bullied. After 7th grade my parents sent me to a nearby school. Because of all that I went trough, it was hard for me to handle my anger. At the age of 10 I started biting myself. On March 25th of 2007, I cut myself. I am not sure why I did, but it was like an impulse. Then, about 3 ½ weeks b4 school ended, I cut myself again. The first time I told my best friend (who is going to be a Senior) b/c I thought she would understand b/c she used to cut. The second time, I did tell her and I knew that she was disappointed in me and she told me that she hates to see me like this and that I need to tell someone soon. This really scared me b/c I did not feel like I could tell my parents. At the beginning of 8th grade, I thought that I might be bisexual, then at the beginning of 8th grade, I thought that I might be bisexual, then at the beginning of high school I realized and accepted the fact that I was. And not to long ago I found

2007-07-07 14:42:54 · 17 answers · asked by ? 2

Thanks

2007-07-07 13:47:41 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm sure I need anti-depressants, nothing else helps me, not even talking with councellors, but now I see that my depression is going critical. its going on from this winter and I'm doing worse. its not a phase. but I didnt lost anyone and nothing bad happened to me, its another reason for my depression but its a lot to explain.

so how anti-depressants works? when they have an effect? can I stop taking them after months or years? if I stop what can I expect? and what kind of anti-depressants are? are there any side effects? being more suicidal?

but I'm not suicidal, just depressed. I would just do some evil things, cause when I'm depressed, dont care about some specific stuff.

2007-07-07 13:33:21 · 10 answers · asked by james 1

I recently read a book called "The Natural History of Rape" which proposes that men are predisposed to rape women because it is part of an evolutionary adaption for males to try to procreate with as many women as possible, even by force. As much as this theory hurts me as a victim, what I found most upsetting was how many men I know who, not only agreed with it, but also admitted to me that if they could force a woman to have sex and not get caught, they would probably do it. These men were insensitive jerks either. Most of them were regular guys just being honest about an aspect of male sexuality. But as a victim it makes me feel hateful towards all men and mistrustful of any motives they may have. I know I will never let myself be open to man but this commits me to a life of being eternally alone. Does anyone have any advice on how to recover from being a victim of a rape, how to regain your sense of trust and faith in humanity while also facing the ugly truth?

2007-07-07 13:21:58 · 17 answers · asked by Pam 4

I just started taking Celexa about 3 weeks ago.

2007-07-07 13:18:59 · 7 answers · asked by bradlitazole 2

2007-07-07 13:10:28 · 4 answers · asked by bradlitazole 2

I have a friend who is 25 years old and she suffers from bipolar. The doctor wants her to take mood stabilizers which are a form of anti-psychotic drug. I don't trust many doctors because many drug companies cater to these doctors and treat them with expensive dinners and gifts. In addition, the the drugs usually have side effects such as weight gain or harm the liver. This girl has more depressive episodes than manic but I feel the L-theanine could calm her down then. Also, she knows she will 'get it' from her dad if she acts up really bad. Her dad still believes in spanking her and it seems to be effective in keeping her from acting up too much. I figure the L-dopa and L-tryptophan can help give her a boost in motivation and happiness during the depressive state. Any advice on what dosages to take or am I way off base here?

2007-07-07 13:10:01 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous