Mental Health - August 2007

My best friend has been suffering from very bad depression for the past 3 years. She is on meds, sees a therapist but nothing is helping her and she told me she thinks she might need to go to a hospital but is worried about the cost. I am trying to find info for her but I havn't been too successful. She is 23 and lives in CT. Any help is greatly appreciated.

2007-08-17 20:26:35 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

...she is in so much pain. She is constantly crying and telling me to help her. I can't hold her and I keep letting her know that I'm here and that everything will be okay, but that doesn't seem to help. How can I comfort her and get her to relax. She needs to calm down so she can heal.

2007-08-17 20:16:38 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

Do you think its a bad idea to have children if you have a mental illness? Depression runs in my family, and I got hit with it. I want to have children some day, but is it a bad idea? I don't want them to have to deal with what I'm dealing with right now.

2007-08-17 19:59:33 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

A few months ago my husbands personality changed he flew into rages, blamed everybody else for everything (he was never in the wrong) twists peoples words to suit him so he could be angry about them & this just got worse & worse until he left me about 3 weeks ago stating the love was gone in our marriage since then he has threatened suicide - I sent the police around to check him they found him asleep in bed & told them that he did it to piss me off - the next day he hated me & never wanted to see me again - later in the day he was happy & asking if it was possible for me to change so we could be together again - thinks Im recording all phone conversations - thoughts keep popping into his head that make no sense etc..

I know Im going to be told get him to a Dr but if you have any experience with mental illness you know this isnt always easy. Im after help with getting him help when he cant even see theres a problem and he thinks all family & friends are against him & the enemy.

2007-08-17 19:48:28 · 14 answers · asked by ♥Kazz♥ 6

2007-08-17 19:19:32 · 9 answers · asked by ashley 2

Is insomnia ever characterized by the fear of going to sleep? I can sleep during the day (which doesn't happen often and I'm usually dragging from sleep deprivation) but at night sometimes I get too paranoid to let my guard down.

I used to sleep with a knife under my pillow 'just in case' I need it. And I never take my clothes off; sometimes even my shoes are still on. I guess I want to be prepared to run/fight at the drop of a hat.

What could this be, other than anxiety (which I'm diagnosed with)? Post-traumatic stress? A sleeping phobia? Bah...I just wish I could go to bed, but don't. The early morning hours (3am-5am) are particularly the worst...If I haven't managed to sleep before then, I just stay up and forget about it.

2007-08-17 18:44:24 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

against you? ~ even preventing you from achieving things in life and blocking everything you want to do?

ive had these feelings since 16, ive had a very traumatic life with alot of victimization and abuse...im 30 now and have borderline pd.... my psychiatrist called these feelings an extreme distrust of people after what id been through....he said its not paranoia or im not deluded...he said i have a good reality check....im presently waiting for therapy....i live alone, never made no friends in life and am on welfare.

my ultimate goal is to emigrate from the uk, wipe slate clean build a new life. but i think, how can i if u think people are talking about me or know who iam or im being prevented, ostracized and treated differentley from everybody else...how can i fullfill my goals and overcome my problems if thats happening?
i know it sounds mad but if this is happening to me and the masses are ostracizing me, treating me different, stopping me from living my life, how do i

2007-08-17 18:41:34 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

I suffer from emetophobia (fear of throwing up) and it's a constant fear, i always feel sick to my stomach so i hardly eat, does anyone know any way of cure of making this fear go away???

2007-08-17 18:39:36 · 9 answers · asked by Adam101 1

I'm 16 and i have dyslexia and i'm into rescue work but somtimes i'm like do i really want to do this ( It either becouse i watch somthing or some other thing) Like for example i wanna be a firefighter or paramedic and there are times i will say to my shelf will i be good at this or will i not (Teachers mostly math teachers say i can't do anything and he is taking away my diploma) and if i look at this certain tool a firefighter has i will no what to do with it!

2007-08-17 18:09:00 · 2 answers · asked by YETI 2

I have asked this questions months ago, but I am still having the same problem. I'm 15, and I just have the hardest time falling asleep. I will go to bed and it takes me hours to fall asleep. I am really worried for when school starts because I have such a tight schedule and will be going to bed later than I want to. I have to wake up at 5:30 everyday, and after school I have sports and things that take me to 9:00pm to start homework for 3 honors classes. I also have to shower and by the time I can go to bed it will be around 11:00 or 12:00, and I still have to fall asleep which is like impossible. By the time I actually fall asleep will be around 1:00 or 2:00, then wake up at 5:30. I get exercise, I am in 2 sports. I don't know why I can't sleep. I also don't drink pop or anything to keep me up. I have had this problem for as long as I can remember, just recently it is a problem.

Any ideas?
Thanks

2007-08-17 18:05:52 · 5 answers · asked by Ashley 2

How would YOU deal with knowing that you will inevitably become painfully depressed and wacked out manic periodically for no damnn reason the rest of your life?

Medication only extends the periods between episodes and *maybe* makes them milder. Very few end up with no symptoms for life.



FYI: I am med compliant and have no intention of ever not being. Please DO NOT tell me that you are impressed. It's insulting. I wouldn't tell someone with diabetes, gee it's wonderful you take your insulin.

2007-08-17 17:18:22 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I can't go to the Mall or the drug store without snagging something, I get such a rush from it. I've gotten caught too. Too many times; it's embarrassing, but I've never gotten charges pressed against me. Idk how to stop. Can anyone help me?

2007-08-17 17:02:33 · 11 answers · asked by Bloody Hell 5

My fiance's 31 year old brother is mentally retarded and gets violent, attacks his mother. What can we do to help him not be violent or where can we find him help?

2007-08-17 16:57:07 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

...the fact that my car is down, the weather has been too extreme to do anything, my daughter was almost kidnapped up the block at one in the afternoon, and we may be moving within the month?

Would these things cause extra stress/anxiety/depression to one who has been doing very well on medication?

2007-08-17 16:56:04 · 7 answers · asked by Holiday Magic 7

I keep getting into fights with my best friend because of my mental illness and have become 100x more emotional in the past six months than I have been in my life. I keep taking it out on him and have delusions like that he is mad at me or that he is ignoring me and when I get mad at him, I know it upsets him because that wasn't the case. It was just me being uptight.

I keep screwing up over something and am having to apologize almost every week. He is so nice that he forgives me, but I know that I am not a very good friend if I keep having to do this. Should I tell him I am mentally ill and if so, how? I want him to know that I am not trying to be mean, just that I have emotional problems and am not good socially. I'm afraid it might hurt our friendship if I tell him though. Like he is hanging out with the "psycho" or "mentally ill" guy. What should I do?

2007-08-17 16:16:18 · 14 answers · asked by Nicholas 4

“Patriotism is proud of a country's virtues and eager to correct its deficiencies; it also acknowledges the legitimate patriotism of other countries, with their own specific virtues. The pride of nationalism, however, trumpets its country's virtues and denies its deficiencies, while it is contemptuous toward the virtues of other countries. It wants to be, and proclaims itself to be, "the greatest," but greatness is not required of a country; only goodness is.” - Sidney J Harris

So which one are you - a nationalist or a patriot?

2007-08-17 15:26:50 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous

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2007-08-17 15:04:23 · 18 answers · asked by Blackout 3

2007-08-17 11:55:23 · 19 answers · asked by hein 6

2007-08-17 11:31:18 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

I've had two panic attacks this month. My chest tightened, I lost control of my breathing, and fell to the ground. I have a headache every day with a severe tightning around my temples, neck, and back. My student loan debts and other bills are always on my mind. I've contiplated suicide several times...but that would only leave my family with my financial burden. I'm a 22 single mother and I don't know what to do. This stress is destroying me. What do I do?

2007-08-17 10:12:02 · 12 answers · asked by Lucille B 1

masses in society? not by everyone, but by the corrupt immoral people, and the rest of the people were to frightened to help you or intervene, so they fell into line, into their designated place in society..

how could a situation like this be overcome if you were an ambitious person and wanted to achieve things with your life and had a desire to overcome your problems ?

im 30 have unfortunatley had long term psychological problems, have been through alot of trauma, abuse and unfairness in my life, i have a difficult disorder to deal with, bpd...but for along time now ive felt there is alot of people blocking me from doing what i want in life, preventing me from achieving what i want.....that certain people have turned against me and might be convinving others against me to.....i no it sounds mad, but this is how i feel...im waiting for therapy...ive never achieved anything with my life, because of my problems...& i feel ostracized outthere.
does anyone have serious suggestions

2007-08-17 09:26:18 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-17 09:22:44 · 15 answers · asked by Liberal City 6

okay so i wont get into too much detail and theres a lot more complicated issues involved, but my parents got divorced last year, i was in a bad relationship, and im getting my associates degree.. i just turned 16 last monday.

my life is really stressful, and this summer has been better.. ive taken time to do yoga every day and paint and study(prepare) for next year to try to lighten the load a bit.. but i start school in 2 days and im really worried that ill be stressed out again and start being grouchy and in a bad mood..

last year i was cheerful and happy at school but when i got home i was practically a different person, disrespectful and mean almost.. looking back at it i feel so embarrased that i treated my family that way and ive explained to them that i love them and ive apologized

but i want help in how to deal with things.. besides the obvious talking to people and taking time to myself every once in a while

i just want your opinions.. thanks :)

2007-08-17 08:31:57 · 8 answers · asked by Terra 6

If you take these meds and feel better, happier, calmer, more rationable and feel like a reasonable human being, does that mean that you definitely have either an anxiety disorder or a depression disorder of some sorts that is underlying?

I seem to be very irritable and depressed and anxious and can't concentrate very well that seemed to have increased with my age, and then I started taking some ativan, and 5-htp. In time I noticed my mood lift and generally I just felt alot better.

So, does that mean that since I'm a responder, that I do have anxiety and depression?

Also, if a "normal" person took these, would they notice any differences? thanks.

2007-08-17 08:20:20 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I know the best thing is to see a therapist, and perhaps even have a perscription...but that can be expensive, and where I live there are no licensed therapists available. It is possible to get generic prescriptions over the counter though (I will be living in Egypt) Basically, if anyone knows anything about clinical depression (it comes and goes in epidodes but when I am depressed it is horrible and effects those that I love around me)...what is the best method of control???

2007-08-17 08:00:53 · 1 answers · asked by Allison H 2

2007-08-17 07:58:23 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

Can anyone tell me what natural ways help fight depression other than the usual exercise? Is there anything else that can helped? like more of a certain thing in the diet or things to avoid or anything else?

2007-08-17 07:48:36 · 15 answers · asked by CD123 1

2007-08-17 07:46:38 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-17 06:55:08 · 13 answers · asked by geyamala 7

Can my Husband have me locked up in looney bin for saying I want to kill myself? If I have told him this before cna he have me locked up? If I go to a clinic for help voluntary can they keep me until they say or can I check out whenever I want? I am just tired of trying to work things out. The more I do to prove to myself that I am of value the more I feel stupid, but I am accomplishing the work just feel not of any good or worth being here on earth. I just wonder if my husband has the ablility to have me locked up. should I have just kept it to myself? Does anyone else feel worhtless yet still very capable of doing just about anything you set your mind to? I am very intelligent. I was one of three in top of my graduating class back in 1997 and went to school for chemical eng but dropped out & that is when these feelings started. I did go back & get associate degree in business and am working & have 2 cute kids & married 5 years. I just feel useless & want the feelings to go.

2007-08-17 06:26:21 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous