Mental Health - August 2007

I don't want to stir up a heated debate. My only purpose for asking this question is because I want to hear someone elses feelings other than my doctor and myself. I've had a series of surgeries and now I have to live with pain and lost of function. I want to make this very clear. These are my opinion only and I respect other's right to disagree with me. I have gone through years of depression, unrelenting pain, and the medical bills are beyond what I can deal with. On top of all the suffering, I was told (multiple opinions) that I will need more surgeries and I will likely be under pain control the rest of my life. This is simple, I do not want to live like this anymore. I've already heard it all. I'm selfish, narrow mined, don't consider other people's feeling. Well, I do understand, but this is my body, my suffering, my pain and my decision. I already have a advance directive so that my wishes will me carried out if I'm brain dead. I just want to go.

2007-08-31 06:30:14 · 13 answers · asked by byee77777 2

Also is there a book where i could understand about depression in deep?

2007-08-31 05:12:51 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-31 05:10:01 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I ask this because first of all I have Bipolar 1 Severe and also I need to know why it is asked always for people with a diagnosis of Bipolar.

Why are these typres of questions not asked about someone with any other mental illness?

I am very curious on all your thoughts please.

Thanks so much in advance.

Be safe and be well

2007-08-31 04:40:16 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

md said she could not attend school if she wasnt on meds. second week without meds no problems in school.
daughter was having problems with meds(becoming hyper, disorientated, and full of emotions with confusion) we as parents didnt believe stimulants were what she needed.
we believe she is bipolar(at 6yr)and has been since 3yrs.
Dr will not fantom this
why??

2007-08-31 04:30:03 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I don't understand why people even think in taking in those things. Sure, some find it attractive that most studies say they make you temporarily happy, but isn't that not enough a good reason to risk your life and standing life for? Any ideas or suggestions why people would think to use them?!

2007-08-31 04:03:41 · 28 answers · asked by hopingforpeace 2

Such a young girl taken from her family in a horrible way, why can anyone do such a thing and cause so much hurt?
the like below is the the story of what happened to her. I just feel is it not about time the police got a handle on this kind of behavour or are you to worry all our lives no matter where you live or what age they are about our children?

Please visit the Life Story for Sophie Lancaster.

http://www.legacy.com/Link.asp?I=LS000093459606X

2007-08-31 03:26:35 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

Since starting the two antidepressants she is worse, she bought 5 xanax at school wednesday, took them all, and mixed with her other prescribed meds, ended up in the ER, stomach pumped, the whole bit, there was a police officer posted at her door, they said they have her on suicide watch.
Today she was transferred to a psych hospital, she told her dad she may try again, she's really developed an attitude with her parents, she's acting very nonchalant about it, and expressing no fear or remorse about what she did, plus the week before she drank beer with her meds when out with a friend, and thats also a no no. I pray she survives this, and all her medication adjustments, I don't know anything about bi-polar and with this sudden onset with her, We don't know what to think, and are feeling pretty desperate. Whats making her act so out of character, I just don't get it, I've read the depression web sites, and I'm still confused, any one else with this experience, How did it work out??????

2007-08-31 01:49:04 · 11 answers · asked by patricia f 3

2007-08-31 00:42:27 · 3 answers · asked by p r 1

I just can't get this out of my mind. Since a couple of days ago, I started to think about a girl who's 13 years younger than me.
I find myself daydreaming during classes (I am a college student) and dreaming about her. This morning, I woke up dreaming about her. It's not sexual. But she's so charming. When she hugs me (she's only 9 and hugs me for greeting) I feel so good, and I would prefer her touch than any other girls in my school. I cannot keep my eyes off young girls when I meet them, they are just so cute, innocent and pure...
I now worry that I may be a horrible pedophile, though I try to resist the thought. But IT IS TRUE that I prefer prepubescent girls to adult, my age girls. Am I a pedophile or at least would be?

2007-08-31 00:38:03 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

what about it?

2007-08-31 00:29:47 · 4 answers · asked by ? 5

when im with friends, parties, events, im not so nervous because i know i can do whatever i like, but when im in school, i feel so nervous and restricted.. i dont know why , it feels REALLY awkward and very uncomfortable for me.. i dont know why i am like this, this has never happened before until the past year where ive been in a 2 yr relationship.. seems like ever since i got a girlfriend for soo long and so serious, ive been really DIFFERENT.. more nervous & etc in situations where before i wasnt..

but when it comes to chillen with homies or jobs or interviews or etc im not nervous at all, its basically ONLY IN SCHOOL.. or in public events where u gotta stay quiet?

2007-08-30 21:59:38 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

abuse like being shoved but you didnt fall
im fine but i was just wondering

2007-08-30 19:50:41 · 10 answers · asked by M.C.C. 2

Over the past six months i've given up.
I don't like school and don't care to do well in it.
Im overweight but have stopped trying to lose weight.
I didn't get a summer job like i said i would.
I don't care about my future anymore.
Im just drifting through life.
Every now and then i'll start to put effort into something but then i just get discouraged and i give up.
Im tired and angry all the time.
I've been diagnosed with depression but i take no medication.
Im 16 and im dreading school coming back because i hate school so much.
Whats wrong with me?

2007-08-30 19:40:29 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

I hd a baby two months ago and for the last few weeks I have been feeling lonley and numb, I cant sleep and really dont want to leave the house or talk to friends, over the last five days it has gotten worse I dont feel like I love my baby as much as I should, I've been feeling so guilty and crying at least 3 times a day, I think about suicide everyday too.

I know I probaly have pnd but I really dont think I can talk to anyone, I dont want to go to the docos because i'm scared he will say theres nothing wrong with me andit will sort itself out.

My patners getting angry at me because I dont think I can talk to him about it because I dont want to start crying again.

I know I will probaly have to go to the doctors but I know i will lie to him and say everything is fine.

I really dont know what to do

2007-08-30 19:19:06 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

When we get angry, social workers are quick to call 911 on us & have us psychologically re-evaluated. Why can non-mental health patients be angry & it's acceptable?

2007-08-30 18:48:02 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have been battling depression since I was about 16 years old. Ever since it began, it has never really let up. Im now 21. I have learned how to disguise it well. The depression seems to be less invasive to my life than it has been in the past, but it haunts my thoughts. Every day, for about a year now, my mind drifts to horrible thoughts of not myself, but people I care about dying, usually in grusome ways. I cannot shake this... I have tried everything. What the hell is wrong with me? What can I do?

2007-08-30 18:32:10 · 5 answers · asked by Helix 2

meds. meds... all you need are meds... meds ...meds are all you need!!!

2007-08-30 18:29:50 · 7 answers · asked by ? 4

I have a huge phobia with bugs, huge ones. Right know there is a huge bug in my room. Keeps on going on the ceiling, falling then climbs back up. I cant kill it. My parents are sleeping and i cant go to sleep. Not sure what type of bug it is, but its huge... It just fell so its somewhere behind my bed.... What should i do?

2007-08-30 17:28:53 · 7 answers · asked by Jack 1

If it's legal, he's in excruciating pain, and he's absolutely terminal, is it okay to escape his pain now?

My opinion: Unless you've nursed a loved one to the death, you cannot know the depths of pain they experience. They would never put you through the trauma of watching their last minutes after a lasting illness if they could possibly avoid it.

If an animal was this ill, we would euthanize it. But many people would say allowing a man to end his life by himself is wrong, even if his suffering is deep.

I'm not talking about the teenager who is down, or the drunk who is trying to get dry, or the mother, who, having lost a child, wants to join them. These people need to wait, and they will feel better in time or with meds.

What do you think? I want to hear from people who know--people who have experienced great pain, people who have taken care of their ill relatives, and people who would never consider suicide even to alleviate the suffering of the terminally ill.

2007-08-30 17:15:10 · 9 answers · asked by TX Mom 7

I am supposed to take 1 Lexapro (20mg) each morning. At night, I take 1 Lamictal (100mg). Well, I just accidentally took another Lexapro instead of the Lamictal! So, I went ahead and took my lamictal too, but what do I do about the fact that I have had too much lexapro today? When should I take my next dose?

It's too late to call the pharmacy or doctor. (it's 11:25 pm here).

2007-08-30 16:26:13 · 8 answers · asked by Heron By The Sea 7

Don't be afraid just admit it!!!!!!!!!!!

2007-08-30 14:53:21 · 17 answers · asked by ask me a 3

I have this anger thing, where I get really mad at my kids really fast. I have 3 under 5, and pregnant with #4. I'm under a lot of stress, and their father isn't much help as he works 15 hours a day 7 days a week. I only started getting this angry after my first was born. It went away, but as soon as #2 came 18 mos later, it was back, and worse. I actually could envision myself holding a pillow over my older child's face. I never did though. A lot of times, I actually feel like I hate my first born, even though he's only 4. I don't want to be around him, don't want him to talk to me, and I think I yell at him a lot more than the others. I still feel this way, and when I'm calm, and I sit down and actually think about it, it makes me cry and cry, cause how could a mother love one and not the other. Now, fast forward to now when #3 is 1 year old, I feel as if I hate kids, and i can't wait to get away from them. How could a mother feel this way about her kids? I'm scared.

2007-08-30 14:33:54 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

Im a 29 year old female, I have a 2 year old son who is just wonderful. I have a decent job (hate the people) but the work is easy and the money is good. My marriage is for lack of a better word... redundant, both of us want to provide a stable loving home for our son but we arent necessarily "In Love". The issue is that Im sad all the time I cry at work (hiding in the bathroom) I cry at home, I cry in the car. I know it isnt normal - I had depression issues before but this is just overwhelming. When I was depressed I didnt care about anything, now I feel like I care too much about everything. I desperately want to just "snap out of it" but I cant I just feel like I want to run my car into a tree doing 90 the feeling is getting stronger everyday.

2007-08-30 14:30:00 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

im a 13 year old girl and i have started cutting myself in march but not very dep and only for attention now i cut when im upset i want to commit suicide but i am not suicidal cause i would feel bad leaving my family and friends and dog i am going to the docter on saturday for a physical for school and i am wondering if i should talk to my docter about this but i am not sure if it is a real problem or if i should just get over it and other people cut too my parents found out i cut myself they said it was just a phase but if they see cuts again they will put me in the mental hospital my life is good though so i dont understand why im like this i guess its just for attention so basically im asking if you guys think i have a problem worth dealong with

2007-08-30 14:09:47 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

Unfortunately it is my wife who has the problem in the family and coming from a society that wholeheartedly embraces the drinking culture i.e Ireland it has been a very tough disease to deal with. Have sought help and am attending family meetings but needed to ask. Thanks again

2007-08-30 13:55:18 · 3 answers · asked by zorrosblade 2

I'm trying to find out if there is a way that I can add my mother to my employer group health and dental plan?

2007-08-30 13:51:01 · 5 answers · asked by PianoMan_64 1

I don't know whats wrong with me but, I've been so sensetive lately. I feel that no one cares for me. I know my dad doesn't but, ever since I met this guy who now hates me for no reason I've felt serious and out of touch. Like I don't fit in with my friends and we're all out cast!! And I know I don't belong anywhere else! I don't belong to the popular group, the jocks, the geeks, the otucasts (which is where i am now), the goths, the insane, or the normal...I just belong nowwhere all of a sudden I'm not funny I'm not hyper I'm out of breathe boring and pushed aside by my best friend. My other friends seem annoying all of a sudden... I don't know what's happening to me. I'm doing better in school thinking clearer but, feel that I am a falirue I don't really get it...somebody please help but don't tell me I need medication or mental help i need actual advice...

2007-08-30 13:38:37 · 8 answers · asked by Shelby B 1

i HAVE A SON WHO MAY BE NARCISSISS HE BLAMES ME FOR EVERYTHING. MAKES ME FEE LIKE I AM THE ON WHO HAS PROBLEMS. i LOVE HIM DEARLY BUT HE NEEDS HELP. i PUT A RESTRAINING ORDER ON HIM TO PROTECT MY LIFE. WHAT SHOULD I DO NOW.

2007-08-30 13:34:39 · 3 answers · asked by silvrhawk 2

How many relapses of a loved oned does a family (husband and kids) have to put with before they feel that the "last chances" they are endlessly doling out are simply providing the alcoholic with a safety net. And how low can things go after AA and a month in rehab, along with the threat of losing ones kids have no effect ?

2007-08-30 13:16:45 · 31 answers · asked by zorrosblade 2