Mental Health - August 2007

I am at the stage in my life where EVERYTHING is changing...friends, schooling, career, living situation. I feel in over my head. I'm so used to living with the people I know and I'm comfortable with but soon I will be leaving them and going to a whole different area. I'm scared, intimidated but for some reason I'm scared of being by myself. So I guess what I'm asking is whats the best way to keep my spirits up and optimistic?

2007-08-16 10:35:06 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

I need to contact either careline or childline. But I can't use the house phone or my mobile because it would come up on the bill and i haven't got any credit on my mobile. I need to speak to someone because I have felt so unhappy and my mum shouts at me all the time and slags me off. She snaps at me for everything even though sometimes it is my brother's fault. He goes out so he does not have to get told off and coz i am there my mum shouts at me and says i am useless and i have nothing about me and i am thick. I tried talking to my mum about me feeling depressed but it has not made any difference. She blames me for everything and i am scared of her. Please help. What is the number for childline and how cn i call them?

2007-08-16 10:04:58 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am going to the doctor on Monday and about to join the world of pill-poppers. :) I've just recently decided that I do not have to live the life I have been used to. Here are my symptoms:

- Worrying excessively over things I can not control
- Extreme blushing when speaking in front of people
- Difficulty gaining the courage to go to new places - even if it
is just an unfamiliar store
- Night sweats
- Nightly teeth-grinding
- Extreme Irritations - examples of irritants- babysitting,
house guests, and occassionally my husband and child
- Insomnia

What is my problem and what kind of medication can I expect my doctor to prescribe?

2007-08-16 08:30:04 · 9 answers · asked by emily1980 2

I'm afraid of failing. Really. If I get anything below a 90 i FLIP OUT. And I'm always nervous during tests. Even thought I always know the materal, i'm always nervousthat I might fail.

My school, anything below a 80means I need to repeat it BTW. Polocy there.


But really, is it really that crazy? Even myy mom thinks I put toomuch preasure on myself.

2007-08-16 06:57:36 · 6 answers · asked by Crazygirl ♥ aka GT 6

a see a lot of ppl do it what does it do for you and how would you do it?

2007-08-16 06:45:48 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm already taking anti-anxiety medication....I need something to supplement it that is purely an effort of my own. What has worked for you in the past?

2007-08-16 06:18:06 · 2 answers · asked by Bumbo 3

My son has been given Concerta today for his Adhd. Has anyone else had these or know a child who has has im quite concerned about side effect with long term use.. Thanks.

2007-08-16 06:08:47 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

Im not sure but..he talks to himself..is really quiet and when he talks he stutters like REALLY bad. He refuses to go to the doctor so we have no idea whats up. I feel really bad for him and my grandma, yesterday was his birthday we went in and said happy birthday and he started crying asking who's birthday it was. It was really upsetting..I'm just curious what do you think it could be..? He's 65.

2007-08-16 04:51:36 · 5 answers · asked by Kristie 1

I got unhappy about the fact that I left my relatives and started crying for that. Was it depression or just stress about the fact that I'll see them only after a year?

2007-08-16 04:50:46 · 10 answers · asked by TrueWOW 3

2007-08-16 04:24:19 · 49 answers · asked by Anonymous

I suffer OCD, depression & anxiety, & I'm very sensitive & my feelings get hurt easily. With my OCD, I can't help repetitiously obsessing over what mean words people have said to me. & I get so worried about what people say that I can't focus on my tests in school & end up failing. & I can't just get over what people say like other people can.

& people don't understand my daily struggle with OCD & think I dwell on stuff because I "want" to. & they think I'm just crazy.

2007-08-16 03:16:19 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have taken it for a while then stopped while I was pregnant and Breastfeeding. I am now back on the Paxil at 8 weeks postpartum and it is making me have side effects that I never had before such as no sexual desire and I cannot have an orgasm. This really bothers me and my husband. Is there any other anti depressant or SSRI's that don't cause these symptoms? I am looking for personal experiences with people who have actually taken an SSRI for depression. I plan on going to the doctor to change my medicine after I do some research and get opinions from real people on which drug works best. thanks

2007-08-16 02:56:31 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

My medical doctor prescribed this anti-depressant for me back in the summer of 2005. It lead to the most severe bout of depression that I've ever had, lasting through into early 2006. I was suicidal in January and February of 2006. Has this drug done anyone any good?

2007-08-16 02:13:59 · 4 answers · asked by midjrsy 3

A few months back I took in a 22 year old guy that was homeless. I felt sorry for him and he appeared to be a nice kid. Well recently he has been totally disrespecting me by doing things that I could get into trouble for. I have told him constantly told him to not have more that two of his friends here at a time. I come home from seeing my own children and find my house filled with young adults smoking pot. I have asked this kid and asked him not to let people in my house and not to be smoking pot with them in my house. Well he decided that the back yard would be a better place to do it. I look in my backyard a few days ago and I have a backyard full of kids around the table. Well last night took the cake. I came home from taking my grandson to the doctor because he is sick. I walk in my door and my house is FULL of kids 22 and under. I looked at the mess turned around and walked out t sit on the porch to cool off. Well finally they all left.

2007-08-16 02:09:50 · 10 answers · asked by Char A 2

i just always feel down like im worthless and i dont deserve the good people i have got around me like i want to die but i havent even got the courage to do that! and im constantly arguing with everyone to try and sort this im now secretly taking my bf anti depresents i cant go to the doctors and i no thats what your all gonna say but how can i get sorted and is it ok to be taking his tablets? i just dont no how much longer i can go on like this ive had enough!!!!

2007-08-16 02:02:08 · 8 answers · asked by mummy to 3 miracles 5

I used to be a happy guy with a lot of dreams until i was diagnosed with a Hepatitis B carieer (inactive status) at age 29 in 2004 during a blood donation drive abroad from my country Bangladesh. I probably got it from my parents as told by my Dr. Now i am living with great depression and now at age 32 i am still single and afraid to start a family although i wanted. Every 6 month after i need to check if everything ok and this creates lot of panick on me. I am also not well to do to treat myself if i am attacked by liver cancer and i beleive no insurer will be willing to cover me. Still I could not let my condition know to my mom and siblings thinking they will be panicked as well. I am mentally becoming weak being the only earning person for my family in abroad and i do not dare to disclose my condition to any of my friend. I am really confused, depressed and lost. Wish some of u advise how i can better persue my life.

2007-08-16 01:12:29 · 13 answers · asked by austinpower_93 1

we're moving from Australia to the US, my husband is leaving next month because he needs to start his new job but the kids and myself can't leave because I don't have my greencard yet, the paperwork with the US Consulate has been a nightmare and we've spent almost $3000 just for background checks, medicals, flights to sydney (because there is no embassy here) kids citizenship and passports... now i'm trying to sell all our furniture because we can't take it, shipping costs were just insane. I'm feeling worn out, i've gained about 5 kg in the last month, i'm tired and i'm constantly yelling at my poor babies. I'm going to miss my husband and wish we could go all together but I have to wait for my interview. I'm worried about how i'm going to fly 20 hours with 2 kids under 3 and just how i'm going to cope in general... I find myself tossing and turning every night or crying... how can I stop feeling like this... ? I feel like everything is getting on top of me.

2007-08-15 23:12:54 · 4 answers · asked by JazzyKat 2

I've decided I probably should get help with my anxiety and depression. I can go to my university's mental health clinic for free, but I'm having anxiety about even making the appointment.

Do I just call and say I need an appoitnment with a therapist?
What are they going to ask me? What will the appointment be like? I dont think I'll even be able to talk about it without crying and having an anxiety attack then.


I honestly don't feel like talking about it is actually going to help at all.

2007-08-15 21:38:59 · 8 answers · asked by a.lane 4

one or the other !

2007-08-15 21:25:33 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous

everyone can remember their school days even the above 40 people who have been out of school for years

I CANT!!! i can hardly remember anything about school i can remember where i went for 8 hours a day but hell if i know what i did there and im only 24 should i be worried about my memory? i can remember other stuff just not school

2007-08-15 21:01:25 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

My cats are either waking me up or my mom and I wanted to know how I could go back to sleep. I usually am not able to go back to sleep after I am awoken for like 2 or 3 hours. I am usually awoken around from 1 to 3 in the morning. I am worried because school is coming up and I want to have all my rest. Thanks so much.

2007-08-15 20:19:06 · 2 answers · asked by Okay.... 3

I am starting to drink anything alcoholic in the house

2007-08-15 20:13:58 · 45 answers · asked by colin050659 6

I was wondering is there a disorder or something similar that involves an obession for power and control of everything. Something where the indavidual wants control and is obsessed over it? Thanks!

2007-08-15 18:52:40 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

website www.perfect-voice.com

2007-08-15 18:01:54 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I feel that they're making my life worse & putting pressure on me, & trying to control me. My case manager is a big burden on my life right now, & the things she tells me & the pressure she puts me through triggers off an anxiety attack for me, rather than her helping me cope with my problems & feeling better. I think she's too hard on me & she expects too much out of me. She thinks that because I have a college degree in Spanish, then I'm SUPPOSED to be fluent. Sadly I'm not. I told her that my undergrad professors told us we're not gonna be fluent upon graduation because of their curriculum. & my case manager is saying I'm making excuses. I'm not. Now I feel bad & I feel guilty & that it's MY fault that I'm not fluent. Ancient Spanish literature won't help someone pursuing a translating job.

***BTW, everyone who attends this clinic has a case manager, so I didn't do self-harm to get a CM. It's the clinic policy for mental health treatment. But I feel like treatment ain't helping.

2007-08-15 17:57:43 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

My fiance has OCD. Over the years he has really applied himself to managing it, going to school and becoming employed. He now takes Prozac to help with the symptoms. I realize that dealing with his OCD is not going to be easy. I will have to make some concessions. I don't want to do anything though that reinforces his fears and anxiety. His OCD revolves around fear of germs and garbage.

Just like to know if anyone else is married to someone with OCD and your experiences with it?

2007-08-15 17:56:14 · 4 answers · asked by WinterBorn 5

are there anyways for a good girl to have a good time besides drinking?

2007-08-15 17:49:20 · 4 answers · asked by Karen P 1

Why wont I do the things I need to do to make my life better ? I'm so miserable, so alone. First I'm sad them I'm full of hate and its all directed at myself. Why dont I care what happens to me ? Please only those in the mental health field respond.

2007-08-15 16:55:21 · 5 answers · asked by ? 4

My boyfriend and i have been together in an on and off again relationship for a couple of years. i always noticed he wore foundation makeup on his face but i didnt want to embaress him so i never brought it up. ive noticed over the past 6 months he disapears in the bathroom and comes out hours later. in the bathroom i find blood on the mirrors and sometimes in the toilet. i know he uses needles and other tools to cut his face. recently its become more and more often and the cuts look really bad (even though he covers up with generous amounts of makeup). i never really thought about it as being a problem but since its getting worse i think it might be esp since he goes out of his way to hide it from me. he is middle-aged and it seems to be a recent development. why is he doing this? how do i approach him about it?

2007-08-15 14:04:53 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have had really bad anxiety for 7 years now, but didn't realise it was something i could get help with! i have had depression for the last year and have no other option than to go to the doctors, it has took me all this time to build myself up to going but now i'm ready..... it's tomoro!!!!!

over the last year i have felt so bad, nervous, irritable, empty and totally useless that it's just getting worse by the day!!

i left work because all this was getting in the way of everything! i just couldn't face it or people everyday! and acting happy and that everything was great!! i have told nobody about the problems that i have!!

i just dont have a clue how to fix all of this!! when i get medication will i be able to work straight away? what can i do?? when will i be able to go back to college and get a new job?????

any help or info would be great!!!!

2007-08-15 13:07:24 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous