Mental Health - September 2007

2007-09-20 08:33:57 · 15 answers · asked by Kris T 1

Are there any psychologists/counsellors here? I've always thought that listening to a lot of other peoples problems everyday would give you a negative outlook on life... Is this true of yourself?

2007-09-20 08:32:06 · 10 answers · asked by smr 3

I sometimes spend weeks in my house, but when i get out i feel better. I get in a rut and it's so hard to get out at times. What should i do to get out more and stay out of the rut?

2007-09-20 08:28:03 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

Today i have seen a consultant psychiatrist and we had discussion about my state of mind and he told me i have psychosis. im a 19 year old woman, he has started me on apriprizole {10mg for now} and i have to meet with him or one of his team every week. From my limited knowledge Psycosis could be a number of conditions. Can anyone give me more of an insight on psycosis???

Thanx for your time Serious answers only please

2007-09-20 08:12:50 · 15 answers · asked by stressed 2

My boyfriend has been on Zoloft for over a year now. He recently said for the past month that he is feeling depressed again, and that he doesn't think the meds are helping. We went and saw his psychiatrist at our university and she just upped his dose of Zoloft. He also takes sleeping pills at night, and another pill twice a day to counteract the Zoloft and raise his libido.

The past few days have been the most down I've seen him in our 8 month relationship. He is sleeping a lot and missing classes. He said it's not sadness, just depression which is hard for me to understand.

I understand he should be put into counseling, and even the psychiatrist recommended it. I suppose I'll remind him to set an appt. It's good that he acknowledges his condition, and is on meds and (I think) willing to seek further help. I love him very much and have always been 100% supportive. He has broken up with me once, and tried again a few weeks ago even though he says he loves me.

What should I do?

2007-09-20 08:07:29 · 5 answers · asked by jess_ls04 2

does any one kno or hav experience with coming off risperdal consta 25mg after 3yrs of being on it with no problems. i really want to get off it but would like to kno what are the effects of it when coming off. i was put on it to control agitation and aggression.

2007-09-20 07:43:55 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I mean, i can't go to sleep because I lay awake thinking of things like death... I seem a happy person, but i feel like everything is pointless because one day I will be an old man looking back, and therefore everything I do is worthless because it will be over, and once i look back on it, i see how much has gone.
I've just started year 11 - last year of compulsory education, and i just don't know where all the time has gone, it makes me feel depressed....

Like i said I'm generally a happy person, but recently, i feel like everything is pointless......

2007-09-20 05:51:51 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

my mind is one big mess,i cannot seem to think staight anymore!i have been stressing out like a crazy person latly!i cannot seem to shut down ! what do i do?

2007-09-20 04:54:05 · 12 answers · asked by pricebazoo 2

is there any activities i can partake in just dont say excersize please that answer is almost cliche

2007-09-20 04:39:57 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

When I lived in my first apartment everyone complimented it. I swept, I mopped, I decorated it, I did everything. I've been living in my 2nd apartment for almost 4 years now. In the beginning I dust, mopped, changed the covers, washed the dishes, bought things for the house, but now I'm living in a situation that I never dreamt of. Now I would let the dishes sit in the sink for almost 2 weeks, I haven't changed the covers on my bed for 2 years. When my cat spit hairballs up on the carpet, I don't clean it up for a month. I don't have company cause I'm too embarrass. I have stuff all over the floor. There things thats been going on in my life like 4 years ago I lost my father and 5 years ago my mom was diagnosed with alzheimer. I've been taking medication for depression and anxiety for 14 years. I'm overweight and I have joint stiffness. I don't have kids. I'm not in a relationship. I don't understand it. What's wrong with me? Why all of a sudden the changes?

2007-09-20 04:22:02 · 13 answers · asked by foryournfo 2

I am starting a new job next week as a preschool teacher. I want to seem like I know what I'm doing in the eyes of the parents. I tend to get very nervous when talking to new people. What can I do to tame my anxiety and make a better impression?

2007-09-20 04:18:43 · 8 answers · asked by wondermermaid 3

We just got diagnosed in May, although we were in therapy at the wrong place for 4 years. When his doc added the Zoloft, I gave it to him for two days, he began vomiting, etc. I took him to the ER because I thought it was the meds. They found nothing wrong, sent me home. I knew something wasn't right and through perssistance discovered he had walking pnemonia. He thinks the Zoloft caused this. He is doing well, and since I've never seen him on an antidepressent, I don't know how it would affect him. I want him to see the therapy and meds positively and he does, except with this. I fear if I force him, the rest of the therapy will be seen negatively and become less effective. I called his doc and got no reply, but we see him today. His therapist is also aware of this and thinks that the Zoloft would be benificial. How do I go about getting him to take it w/o ruining his good outlook on his treatment?

2007-09-20 03:46:38 · 12 answers · asked by mamasmurf_50 3

how crazy does a person have to be to have them committed against their will? they are able to hold down a job, and they haven't threatened harm to themselves or anyone else. but he needs serious help. he is becoming more and more paranoid and delusional. he would never agree to any type of help, because he is Class A narcissist. what are the options for us? this is for a family member.

2007-09-20 03:11:24 · 6 answers · asked by spacey 3

i have had all of my dreams crushed and i have no clue what to do now can you guys help

2007-09-20 03:08:57 · 17 answers · asked by Jake the Great 2

i've had this since i was 12 and am now 20 ... and as i get older , it just gets worse and worse.

I have booked an appointment with a psychiatrist but i honestly do not think they will be able to help me in the slightest .

Do you know of anyone who has overcome this ?

2007-09-20 02:34:52 · 4 answers · asked by Me 7

to even get up and wash dishes or laundry and feed my cats. When my pets come up to me I don't want them around. My money is running out and I have been looking for work but feel very discouraged. I want to sleep a lot and feel very depressed. Can anyone give me advice. I think I am lazy but I usually am not like this. I feel so dragged down.

2007-09-20 02:12:06 · 13 answers · asked by Kate J 6

For a while now, I've felt very little confidence when speaking on the phone. Not so much when people call me, but when I call other people. I'm also not that confident when speaking to some people face to face. Any ideas on what I can do? I've seen loads of things that claim to help or even solve the problem but don't know which one to go for.

Supplements would be good, but not sure if they work for confidence levels, althought some claim to. Hypnotherapy comes across as being expensive.

2007-09-20 01:58:07 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

Osama tells Bush to embrace Islam for world peace. Osama now on offensive against Musharraf.

2007-09-20 01:53:52 · 3 answers · asked by Mohammad 2

I have often thought about cutting myself... I only crossed my mind when my parents divorced... I almost did once and then my friend walked in so I didn't... Does anyone have any advice for me... I kinda fell it will be the only pain I can control... So please help...

2007-09-19 22:18:45 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

Have been doing this again for 3 weeks now, have been given valium from GP but l find no benefit. Dont talk to anyone about this, arm always bandaged from slices into skin. I hate this but l cannot seem to stop. I cut on the top, too chicken to cut underneath, l think there could be more the life than this?

2007-09-19 21:56:31 · 14 answers · asked by popprincess042000 1

I have been having panic attacks all week. I can't get anything done and going to work/school are nearly impossible without crying. I feel like I can't breathe most of the time, and I haven't really been able to eat either. I want to make an appointment to get some sort of medicine to calm me down while I work out my personal problems, but I don't know if a regular doctor can prescribe that kind of stuff.

PS. I don't have health insurance, so I can't go to a psychiatrist or anyone besides those at my school's health service.

2007-09-19 20:05:28 · 8 answers · asked by Jennifer S 4

my dad just recently died. My grandma recently died. My great-grandma recently died. I am fighting with my mom. My brother is never here. and 1 is in jail. and the two others we never talk to. My team is back-stabbing everyoe. My grades are failing what do i do??????????? please help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2007-09-19 19:21:20 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

sometimes i think i pick up the collective thoughts of us all - do you?

2007-09-19 18:50:46 · 16 answers · asked by Phoenix 3

i am currently taking wellbutrin xl 300mg in the morning. if i take two wellbutrin xl 150mg in the morning is that the same. or should i take one xl 150mg in the morning then another halfway through the day?

2007-09-19 18:47:15 · 0 answers · asked by hairguru 2

YO what the hell i cant sleep
I wake up at 6
I go to school and run 10kms
I finish at 3 - I work out till 4:30
I Come home and im so tied that i sleep until like 8
I wake up and i do some hws..
What the hell now i have to wake up at six tomorrow but i cant sleep what sould i do

2007-09-19 18:24:24 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-09-19 18:17:01 · 10 answers · asked by Talent 3

Stupid job has got me working such awkward shifts. They always end up ending 1AM, and starting 7AM? I don't even know, but I only get 3-5 hours of sleep...

I'm wondering how this could affect me in the long run?

2007-09-19 15:49:57 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

My focus is teenage stress. I am writing a news article on the pressures on teenagers and the amount of stress they carry on their shoulders. (Specifically focusing on the stressful responsiblities of school and extracurricular activities) I'm having a bit of a writer's block and wondering if any of you answerers had some ideas, comments, concerns, or ways to relieve stress. Thanks for everything! Have an amazing rest of the evening!

2007-09-19 15:28:48 · 5 answers · asked by kat. 3

last year i was groped by a kid at my school
(i asked a question about it at the time, ((please read)) )

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=Ajbnbeh8qQyV0XLvOFbrKLXty6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20070404172124AA8fszd

and hes brought it back up and is bragging to the school about it..

how can i deal with this???

2007-09-19 15:25:35 · 6 answers · asked by rinn 3

For the past few years I have really wanted to have a daughter . I had my first child and 7 years later tried again in hopes of a girl but I had another boy, not to say I don't love him any less I wouldn't trade him for anything .When I found out he was a boy I took it very hard. I wanted to try again for a girl. My husband at first didn't want to then he said in 4 years we can try for a girl by then my kids will be 13 and 6 and I'll be 30. I really don't want to wait that long but he won't budge. I am not willing to ruin my marriage over this but it's starting to head that way, so I think the best thing for me to do is give up and be happy with what I have I know I sound ungratefull and some people can't have even one child and I am truely sorry about that. I also think it would make my husband alot happier. problem is I'm depressed about not having a daughter and can't stand to see pregnant women baby's little girls. I can't even be happy 4 friends that had girls or the one having 1.

2007-09-19 15:12:28 · 3 answers · asked by justwaswonderin 2