Mental Health - August 2007

Ok, I dont want people to go freeky on me, write lots of stupid abusive stuff and I am not giving an opinion about this issue whatsoever. I just am interested to hear if people ever think that self harming is ok to do? And the question is open for your interpretation anyway (ie what do I mean by 'ok'). Its just curiosity! No judgements stuff here please. Thanks!

2007-08-25 06:30:12 · 23 answers · asked by Laure 2

i find im lacking in the self confidence area. ill go to work but when someone says hello ill let out this little inaudible croak which was meant to be "hey". later on im happy to chat with the staff. it seems i have periods of no confidence. i cant thing of anything to say even to my grandmother, she just talks and talks and i have nothing to ask her back. im terrible with my bosses. im hopeless at small talk with them, i can never think of anything to say and usually end up saying "yep" or "mmm" i can never think of anything to ask them back. i get awefully worried about how i look, i HATE my hair, i want outragous haircuts but i look in 20 mirrors and come to the conclusion that it would be highly embarressing to step outside with that haircut (ive tried many different ones) i get a haircut, but 1 week later itlooks aweful again, and i cant get haircuts once a week (well i suppose i could, but dont want to) how can i build my self confidence up. ANYTHING would be useful.

2007-08-25 06:03:49 · 4 answers · asked by as03149 2

I have no memories of being molested. I have been going through therapy and was asked to give my bad feelings a color........they would be dark green, kind of like camoflauge.....and my uncle hunts. But when he and i were in a room alone when I was a teen, I got almost sick to my stomach. I dont want to just ask my parents.....Hey, was i ever molested?.....that's kinda odd!!!.........Just curious as to anyone's thoughts. I'm just trying to figure out where some of my past depression is stemming from.........what is going on with me..............

2007-08-25 05:52:23 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am on the lowest dose of fulvoxamine (anti-anxiety/anti-depression/anti-OCD med) for my anxiety and depression.

But I still get moments of depression (although not as bad).

Also, I tend to binge once a week and then feel disgusting after.

Are these things linked? Although at the moment I don't feel like binging is related to my stress, could it be even though I don't feel it?

2007-08-25 05:52:03 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

Can it happen with depression?
I feel scared that people will find out that I cannot feel (i used to feel joyful positive feelings). and that I'm without a core real self so I have to fake all the time, while not wanting to but because II have to (i used to feel joyful positive feelings).
I feel so ashamed of it - my parents do a lot of things for me to try help (as I'm supposed to be schizophrenic though I hear no voices) but I can't feel good feelings towards them when the feelings should automatically be there.
I feel so abnormal and I'm starting a new job, after 10 years out of work on Tuesday, and I fear rejection if I can't be animated with good feelings of happiness, laughter and excitement and be real.
I get frustrated because no one can grasp what I say about my inner state and won't believe that I feel I have no self. They think I'm making it up or it is impossible.

I've took about 9 different antidepressants but none has helped, nor ECT and I am on antipsychotics

2007-08-25 05:51:57 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-25 04:53:19 · 12 answers · asked by 1mom 3

I have a million time more anxiety, but if I go to the Doctor he will just make me start taking every day again, which I don't want to do. If I stop taking it long enough will the effects eventually stop happening?

2007-08-25 04:53:10 · 6 answers · asked by Alright 2

I have been out of work since last Oct. I can't get out of bed most days. I am ,of course, broke but have no desire to be around people. I have always worked with children or the public but I can't deal with either anymore. No insurance, no money, what can i do?

2007-08-25 04:42:50 · 12 answers · asked by Laurie J 2

im wanting to do ket to reset my brain theres an analogy like ket is to the brain what windows boot up disk is to windows ive also been readin about research in russia they have used it on phobias neurosis alcoholism depression etc with very positive results. ive tried ket years ago but havent touched it since. dosage wise what should a noob like me take to get extremley ketted but safe and do you think i should take this risk?i do suffer from anxiety and thats the main reason why im doin it to help me get over it. reply's from ket heads people with the knowledge or anyone whos tried it would be apreciated. Mark

2007-08-25 03:45:44 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm worried about alot of stuff. Kind of paranoid. Like if someone comes home a little late I wonder if they got in a ar acident or something happened. I think i have a wild imagination or maybe im just apranoid....

2007-08-25 03:33:42 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

ive been taking tabs for a few months they dont seem to be working this time. i had them few years ago and they were brilliant.maybe higher dose would work.the sweats are awful especially when im at work.im 53.my scalp is very tender on the outside it gets worse as the day goes on does anyone know what this could be.

2007-08-25 03:16:18 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

Marked personality change
Strange and Grandiose Ideas
Excessive anxiety
Prolonged Apathy and Irratability
Dramatic highs and lows (not cocaine, for the smart asses)
excessive anger and hostility
Interfering in lives of others (i.e monitering calls money transaction)



Bi Polar or something worse? The point is this person needs interevention but I'm not sure how to go about starting the change. Any and all insight is appreciated

2007-08-25 02:29:15 · 15 answers · asked by rogue chedder 4

The brain evolves and as it evolves different areas link up through newly developed nerve pathways. Is it possible that different areas of the brain are evolving and different rates and this causes instability in brain function resulting in what we term mental health problems. I notice that a lot of mental illness involves huge, random emotional swings. Could it be that the part of the brain involved with emotions is fairly new and not fully developed. It does seem that humans have a greater range of emotions than animals, as if that part of our brain is more developed allowing a greater range of emoitons. Is this a valid arguement.

2007-08-25 02:15:11 · 9 answers · asked by purplepeace59 5

He was an alcoholic, now he abuses pill, taking 40 or more a day (Pain pills, anti depressent) . He hides them and takes them when I'm not looking. He's 30 years old so I can't watch over him all the time. How do I help him before he dies?
We've been together 4 years and I'm also depressed and suffer from panic attacks.

2007-08-25 02:09:42 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous

IS IT WORKING FOR YOU? I'm a recovering alcoholic.
THANK YOU

2007-08-25 01:27:30 · 8 answers · asked by Birdman 7

"who wants to test out my new syrum?" or "want to come in for counsultation, it'll cost 5,000 oh heck like you'll care about the bill lator..."

2007-08-24 21:36:28 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

Any XD junky reading this ever kicked his / her addiction to Yahoo Answers?

Seriously, what is my excuse if challenged by System Admin for visiting this site every 15 minutes throughout the day.

2007-08-24 20:22:23 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

as you all know..schools coming back soon, and that means presntations, group presentations..and its just too much to deal with!! =( and im sick of people thinking im too afraid to talk...so should i tell everyone to not let me say anything when it comes to presentations?..or should i talk?..but the thing is, when i talk i get REALLY nervous..all the hours i practiced dont even matter..i just screw up...WHAT SHOULD I DO??? TALK, OR STAY IN THE BACKGROUND???

2007-08-24 19:57:57 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-24 19:04:46 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I was recently diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder. It's awful. Everyday feels like I have to go make a speech in front of the whole world...

Anyways, school started which has made it progressively worse. Even if my MIND isn't anxious, my body still is. Normal?
I'm always worrying if I have high blood pressure--normal side effect with anxiety. I just want it all to go away..I used to be so happy and carefree, and now all I do is worry. Any suggestions? I am seeing a therapist but it hasn't helped much..should I get medication to calm myself down?

2007-08-24 18:29:13 · 13 answers · asked by Shannon 3

I suffer mainly from anxiety disorder, social disorder and dermatillomania.
I work in a nightclub part-time and have difficulty commmunicating with my workmates. However, when it comes to asking favours I have always found it much easier to just not bother because I feel too embarassed. I do anything that needs doing myself. Now, when it comes to people asking me for favours I'll do it without question. But when you get people patronising you over a particular task, although done correctly to my knowledge of bar tending (since I was 18, I am 23 now), it makes me feel anxious.

A workmate points at till screen and says "use other till for now" (admin screen was on, so I thought my manager was using it!). so I do. then 5 minutes later I ask her if I'm now free to use it. She says "erm ya! don't you know that your meant to use the till you were allocated to"... I looked on stunned as that is what I was doing originally before she told me otherwise.

2007-08-24 17:47:54 · 9 answers · asked by Sebastian 2

According to this article, from the APA, there is a new manual for determining mental illnesses, as well as therapies. For those who own a personal copy of the DSM-IV-TR, we realize that it is nothing more than a bible of mental disorders, written in a language many people can understand should they obtain access to this book (Hint: Amazon.com sells it). But, while it has been designed by a division of the APA, who insists it isn't in accordance with "APA policy", couldit be the replacement of the current book?

I not only want these patients and others to answer this question, but I am specifically targeting the psych students and "psych professionals".

What do you think of this possible change? How do you feel that what you know may be stomped on and trampled?

Oh, please, I have got to hear from you!

Here's the link:

http://www.apa.org/monitor/jan07/tool.html

2007-08-24 17:21:17 · 2 answers · asked by wk_coe 3

She just died 6 days ago and I am back to work but I can't concentrate and sometimes I just go numb. I tried to go out with friends last night and I ended up crying in the middle of a barnes&noble because of a book title. I am not close with the rest of my family so grieving together is not an option though my friends are trying to be supportive. It's not all bad but I don't know what to expect because this is my first real loss. How do I work through it and how long until I feel normal again?

2007-08-24 16:58:01 · 14 answers · asked by ohiogirasol 2

2007-08-24 15:56:25 · 4 answers · asked by mike 1

As in someone was rude, or did something the hurt them, or constantly just claiming the world is out to get them.

2007-08-24 15:51:00 · 15 answers · asked by miguel f 2

I suffer from severe depression and anxiety. If my self-diagnosis is correct:

Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD).
Obsessive Compulsive Personality Disorder (OCPD).
Avoidant Personality Disorder (APD).

I believe my anxiety and depressed are linked, they are two parts of the same thing. I am unable to overcome the anxiety, so my depression deepens. The darkness is like a black hole.

2007-08-24 15:43:04 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

I live in florida and have medicaid and need to see a doc for my symptoms to be put on meds but not sure if these doctors take medicaid? if not,do u think my ob/gyn will right me some prescriptions if i tell him my symptoms since he accepts medicaid an i cant afford to spend money out of pocket...thanks

2007-08-24 15:30:35 · 13 answers · asked by cheerychumms 1

why do i love food so much....
why do i CONSTANTLY obsess about eating
i swear i want to eat constantly... and generally its only crappy food i want to eat.. when my mom sez i need to eat something healthy i am suddenly not hungry anymore....
im not overweight yet but im afraid im on the fast track to getting there... its gotten to the point where my mom had had 2 ban certian food from our house so that i dont eat it... also im an EXTREMLY picky eater... and i LOVE french fries, chips, cheese, and top ramen....
WHAT THE HECK IS WRONG WITH ME!!!?????!!!!!

2007-08-24 15:28:50 · 8 answers · asked by MikeyHeartman 4

2007-08-24 15:11:57 · 2 answers · asked by cj 1

I've done all the paperwork and stuff, got all that squared away, i had my psych evaluation today, and i was wondering how long after today should it take to find out if im accepted or denied for SSI?

2007-08-24 15:07:02 · 1 answers · asked by Aleah 1