Mental Health - August 2007

I have been on SSRI antidepressants on and off for over 3 years now, and they work well with few side effects, and stop my depression completely.
Whenever I have tried coming off them in the past my depression has relapsed after a few months.
I have been on them continuously now since the end of 2005 (with a 3 month gap early this year but I relapsed again so went back on them).
A psychiatrist I saw 2 years ago said it would be best for me to take a maintenance dose of them indefinitely.
But now a new GP I am seeing is saying that I should come off them because they are not supposed to be taken for more than 9 months, that the long term effects are unknown, and that he doesn't want me to become dependant on them.

How should I discuss this with him?
Thanks

2007-08-02 22:25:04 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I was diagnosed about 3 months ago as severely depressed. I started taking wellbutrin 9 weeks ago. I feel alot better but I still feel like I am depressed sometimes just because I still have lack of motivation. I still find myself on the couch not wanting to do anything even though There are things that I absolutely have to do. I keep putting them off. Since I have been medicated, would I still be considered as depresed? I know mine is chronic, but when do they consider it to be in remission? Has anyone else experienced this? DO I need to wait longer for the meds to kick in completely? I mean I thought at 9 weeks it would have been fully effective.

2007-08-02 22:23:57 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

When it comes to me dating someone i want them to be perfect. i always find something about them i dont like and make up reasons for why i cant date them i am so lonely and at the rate im going im afraid ill be single for life. i want a guy who is attractive, smart, fun, and he has to respect where is a good place to meet this guy? And why is it so hard for me to find someone like this

2007-08-02 22:11:56 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

What are the symptoms of depression and how can it be managed/cured?

2007-08-02 22:08:26 · 11 answers · asked by Chutch 3

I have been in and out of a verbally and sometimes physically violent relationship for over 5 years. I recently returned to my home town to try and start again and, you guessed it, he followed me. He has now started working in another town about 2 hours from me and its as though he only wants me when its convenient for him. I am so churned up over all of this, its affecting my whole life, my work, my relationship with my friends and family, everything. I know the relationship wont go anywhere, we have tried like 13 or 14 times and it ends in heartache every time, but yet I hang on and hang on. Lately it has been worse, I stress when he doesnt call me (we usually end up fighting over the phone anyway), he says he's coming to visit me, then doesnt show up and I get really upset. Its consuming my whole life and I know I have to let it go, but how?

2007-08-02 21:39:09 · 7 answers · asked by Dee 2

I dont have anyone to talk to. I feel so alone. People say wen ur depressed, talk to a friend or a familymember but I dont have anyone to call up or go to. I lost touch w/ everything & every one when I lost my Fiance. I lost myself...and till this day Im stuck. It feels impossible to go on to the next second without him. I dont know what to do. The timez that I just wish I had someone to call up and talk to ..or just felt like going out to catch a movie or somthng to eat...I dont have a soul to call and end up staying at home and lingering in my memories. I find myself more alone now than Ive ever been. I took myself away from the world and locked myself up in a box. I just want some advice on what i should do. &how do I go about? How do u move past such things & heal? it just seems impossible and till this day, I havnt talked to anyone about it. I just make it seem like im ok. n the thing is ppl kno im not ok, yet they still dont care to ask. so i guess i just dont care 2 talk anymore

2007-08-02 21:11:14 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

When someone says things different from their actions could it be possible that they may have an identity crises? If they want to be what they are saying but they end up doing the opposite of what they believe.

2007-08-02 18:45:45 · 2 answers · asked by ms_kaay 2

My niece was sexually abused by her teenage uncle (on her paternal side- not our side). It was reported and all the appropriate steps have been taken and she's doing well. I also have a daughter of my own and after hearing this I am so paranoid about leaving her in anyone's care--even my own family! Even when friends want to take my daughter along with their kids. Is this wrong? I have no reason to believe that members of my family or friends would do something, but I still am paranoid. I mean, you hear of this happening to children all of the time but never believe it can happen to your own kids until it happens. That's how my sister felt. Is this normal and will this feeling of paranoia ever go away!? Please help.

2007-08-02 18:45:13 · 4 answers · asked by justmeeh 2

I have taken test online (WebMD), and they say i have depression and need to see a doctor, but im a really happy person, its just i like feeling down better and im depressed feeling when im alone. How shoud i ask my parents to see a doctor to see if i really have it?

2007-08-02 18:35:07 · 10 answers · asked by jarrett s 2

my son is taking Adderall for HDHD but i dont think he needs it!!! i notice he gets mad all day when he takes the meds. any other options???

THANKS FOR YOUR ANSWERS

2007-08-02 18:29:31 · 6 answers · asked by freaky559 2

.I kept wanting(at times) to join back a group which once brainwash my thoughts even thought i knew (sorta like a cult but it's not actually strictly speaking fall into the catagory)it once hurts me so much.
the trouble is I seems kept forgetting at times that how much i hurts from. I kept wanting to stop this thoughts.i kept afraid that i will go back,but i kept wanting to go back at times-it's driving me crazy!!

2007-08-02 18:24:36 · 5 answers · asked by Iutren 1

I have been on 150 mg of Effexor XR (anti-depressant) since 2001. Anybody who knows Effexor knows you can't just stop taking it...it begins with crippling brain zaps, proceeds into severe depression, suicidal thoughts, and even hallucination and seizures.

I forgot my appointment with my drug dealer (aka my psychiatrist who got me hooked on Effexor) last month and have been completely out of Effexor since Tuesday. She refuses to return my phone calls, I can't reach anybody at the office but voicemail, and she's not cooperating with Target to give me a refill.

Is this legal? This isn't something frivolous at stake...it's my sanity and mental health. I don't know what to do!

2007-08-02 18:20:59 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

My gran-gran just died from cancer!!!! OMG what do i do?? Im so sad!!!

2007-08-02 17:36:14 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I know I'm very stressed out & depressed about my family, my financial debt, my school grades, & people hurting my feelings. I've been feeling like this every day. I feel like it right now but the tears won't come out. If it weren't for that stupid Hurricane Katrina, my school GPA would be higher & I wouldn't have had to take out any loans or use credit cards. I feel like my life is in a big mess & can't be fixed. I've been avoiding everyone because I don't want them to see me sad.

2007-08-02 17:19:20 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

well i hit another car and killed the drive. yes i was buzzing. well Im absolutely beside myself with causing someone,plus i totalled my ex wifes car which wasnt insured. I have been an alcholis/drug addict forabout15 years. I cant even close my eyes without reliving the crash. Now I know Im a piece of crap waste of human flesh so dont remind. I wanna die but not go to hell, any advice
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mike in ohio

2007-08-02 17:08:14 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-02 17:08:09 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

My friend was telling me the other day that she gets an extreme high from being choked until she almost passes out. Sounds dangerous to me. I wondered if this is addictive? Dangerous?

2007-08-02 17:03:35 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-02 16:51:17 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-02 16:43:58 · 14 answers · asked by AintItFunny 2

My mom died this past Sunday unexpectedly. I am having an extremely hard time dealing with it and I am having thoughts of hurting myself. I took the week off work, I am a mental health case manager. I am afraid my boss will fire me if she found out I had to be hospitalized for being suicidal. I just lost my mom, I can't lose my job, but I really really need some help!

2007-08-02 16:37:41 · 8 answers · asked by Mary 2

I medicate myself with alcohol to deal with life and people. I have extreme anxiety and social phobias. lately I've thought of dying again. I have no friends and have no interest in friends because I don't trust people anymore. I basically stay at home when not working...The last romanic relationship I had was over 4 years ago. I AM SICK OF FEELING THIS WAY but have no clue what to do. I went to shrink many years ago and all they want to do is fill me with drugs.....Tonight, someone asked why I don't have any fun in my life. I couldn't just tell them my mental state......so, what now?

2007-08-02 16:21:06 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous

If you or someone you know have or are suffering from Post dep, what helps you make it through the day? I'm on depression meds but i still keep breaking down at the smallest things. I'll be fine one moment, then one small thing can set me off to become angry. What are some things that helped you?

2007-08-02 16:21:00 · 3 answers · asked by Randi S 2

I'm always depressed & sad all the time. When I do get something good that makes me happy, people say, "Who cares?" or "& you're happy over THAT?" but then they get driven away when I'm not happy. It's like I don't have a right to have feelings, but if I were to feel numb, I'd be labeled as schizophrenic. People say I complain too much, but when I mention something that made me excited, people call me childish or immature or saying that me expressing my excitement is inappropriate behavior.

2007-08-02 16:04:25 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

In the past I took IQ tests with tickle.com that resulted in scores of 126 and 138, But I ran across a website iqtest.dk , which I finished in20 minutes that gave me a score of 100. Now I remember years and years ago ( in the 7th grade ) I was given an iq test by a teacher and it was 110. I would think with age, my iq would become higher. I laughed when I saw the 100 score. I also made my 11 year old daughter take the test, which she finished in 10 minutes and got a 107, but last year she took a test administered by a psychologist and her score was 127. Now which is correct....and if the iqtest.dk was accurate, then am I a dumbass...I ask this because I always thought an iq below 110 was dumb as hell, and if you are below 100 then you are boarderline retarded. In my opinion, a smart person ( an adult ) would have a quotent of at least 140..... Be honest, I can take it. Am I a retard. If so, then that will explain why my life is so messed up.

2007-08-02 15:47:02 · 6 answers · asked by TopContributorModerator 3

2007-08-02 14:24:32 · 12 answers · asked by Wrong number 5

I'm on psychotropic medications, & I find myself sleeping from 2 AM-noon. I need to find a way to make myself sleep from 10 PM-6 AM. & yes, I've been depressed & stressed out a lot.

2007-08-02 14:24:25 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

ok im writing a story and i have never been put in the situation of being sexually mentally of physiclly abuse so i need your help you can be annyomous but need if even if you knew someone i need some

2007-08-02 14:10:13 · 10 answers · asked by karen h 2

My mother passed away on December 5th of this year, of course like anyone else I cried, just not alot, and I turned to partying and drugs(nothing major just weed and yes I have stopped using) and I just kind of ignored it I guess until last week I tried to go to sleep and I just started seeing her face when I close my eyes and I started crying so hard I couldn't even breath or see clearly, I'm 17 and I just feel so lost because its hard being without a mom and a dad when you've had them all your life supporting you, my mom was sick since I was 16 and my dad was sick since I was 12...I'm just so tired of pain and loosing everything I have including my sleep, every night I go to sleep at 5 or 6 because I'm so busy fighting her memory so I won't cry

Help Me How Do I Be Strong? I Don't Like Weakness Expecially In Myself

2007-08-02 13:49:10 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

A couple of months ago I saw this site that said in the title 'Don't read this if you like animals, SERIOUSLY!' and my curiosity got the better of me and it was this really disgusting horrific description of the most depraved act of animal cruelty I have ever encountered, and it keeps coming back into my mind and every time I think of it I feel physically sick.

2007-08-02 13:04:33 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

it was only taken for a short while...(10mg. for one month or so).....it had adverse affects! now CYMBALTA is being taken....w/o backing down gradually is that common practice....can't seem to get any straight answers from this (NEW) Doctor (not one of my FAVES).....ya know insurance and new to an area!!! anyway FEEL AWESOME....I'm just listening to all the HORRER stories.....that say NEVER just stop any medication!!!!so now I'm so curious!!! help anyone please any info would help/or site...thanx L

2007-08-02 12:08:03 · 4 answers · asked by LUCY 2