Mental Health - September 2007

She has the song "I want my mullet back" by
Billy Ray Cyrus on her myspace and she's not even a lesbian..

I'm really concerned about her and this new eccentric behavior...

should I alarm her doctors and have her committed again?

2007-09-19 04:25:03 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

sleeping pills like Ambien, Lunesta or Adavan or Trazadone? Do they work? Same question for Klonopan or Adderall or Risperedal

2007-09-19 04:12:15 · 12 answers · asked by jean d 6

I am 24 and have been self-consious ever since I had my little boy 8 years ago.
Self Consious about how much my body changed and my breasts, my stretch marks.. You name it.
I feel like I am pushing my boyfriend away cause I don't want him to see me naked or etc...
He tells me to get over it, and he loves my body.
I except this but I just feel like I can't come out of my 8 year shell that I have been in. Would it be better to talk to somebody about this.?. I have been crying every night.

2007-09-19 03:34:41 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am looking for pro-bono legal advice to let me know what my options are with a mentally ill relative who has stopped taking her medication and who, I believe is a danger to herself. Any suggestions on who I could contact? Thank you so much for your help.

2007-09-19 03:05:45 · 5 answers · asked by NYC2007 1

Personally, my stuttering has improved dramatically since childhood. As a child, while trying to talk, I would stutter for maybe 15 seconds on a single word. Now, it's way better and I can almost avoid stuttering all together.

My stutter is weird because, public speaking is easier for me. I'm a rather popular person, I have tons of friends and I play sports. I stutter more when there is NO pressure to talk well. I stutter more talking to my mother or father than anyone. There's a trend-- I seem to stutter more and more, the more comfortable I get with people. It's happening with my coach (I've known him going on four years now), my girlfriend (ex now, but it started happening after 6 months) and of course my parents (my whole life, 20 years). The only exception is when first meeting someone new-- I always seem to stutter when saying my name... and only my name. People are like, "What, you don't know you're own name?!?"

Can anyone explain this?

2007-09-19 02:59:23 · 3 answers · asked by TheBigBam 2

....and I'm at the end of my rope.

I have our son 4-5 days a week and he has him 2-3 days a week ("joint" custody), and he decided to stop giving him his medication without discussing it with me. He told our son he was out of pills, but I think he was just too damn lazy to call the pharmacy to reorder them.

Then he said that he doesn't need them because he hasn't seen any problems out of him - well duh - HE'S BEEN ON MEDICATION UP UNTIL NOW!!!

So now my son comes to my house, has not been on his meds, refuses to take them b/c his dad said he doesn't have to anymore, and begins the bipolar cycle again. He started the nasty attitude this morning so I'm on pins and needles and scared that we're in for another roller coaster ride.

What do I do? I need help calming down & collecting thoughts before I confront his father this afternoon.

2007-09-19 01:42:54 · 10 answers · asked by redslippers 4

On friday I attemted suicide by taking 40 - 50 valium tablets, I was taken to hospital and I amazingly survived (I was taken out yesterday). I spoke to the support workers and I told them I wanted to die because of the bullying I get at school (I'm 15) and I also used to self halm. Me and my mum were asked to go to school today to see the deputy head teacher and he said we will do all we can as this is a very serious matter.
But my mum just looks like she cant cope with all of this as my brother (24) suffers from depression, and she had to put up with this kind of thing before, its as if she is saying 'I dont want another mental one in the family', and she did say she shouldnt have had children. I know I will get support from these workers but my mum just wants it sorted quickly, finished and forgotten, she doesnt ask how I feel or anything and doesnt like talking about it, I just feel alone and always have done.
Please could someone else share their thoughts on this matter?

2007-09-19 01:13:01 · 7 answers · asked by lynx2051 2

I am experiencing massive stomach aches, Sweaty palms, the inability to concentrate. Could caffeine be contributing to this? Would yoga everyday help or make me weaker?

2007-09-18 23:44:10 · 4 answers · asked by maguathehearteater 1

Well for the past few days I've felt more angry/sad then usual. I've been fighting more with my mom for the past few days too. Every thing seems boring and non interesting. Things that I do for fun seem a lot less fun. I don't know if it has to do with stress or what. I missed school twice last week on account of being sick. And now I'm behind on homework. I mean I've been depressed before, but this is different I've never really felt this way before. Its like I have to force my self to like the thing I usually enjoy.

2007-09-18 21:27:54 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

Why does is seem like the two go hand in hand? And what can a person do to stop being promiscuous years after the sexual abuse happend?

2007-09-18 20:58:35 · 6 answers · asked by cherrybomb 4

He always gives my "stuff" some label, such as insecure, or catastrophizing (sp) or depressed, or what have you. Before, married to an M.D., he was very kindly and gentle. He seemed to bear with my "stuff" and would help me get over/thru it. Is this because they are 2 different people or are PsyD's less patient because they are dealing with "cases" all day? I am widowed, so lots of times he says my "stuff" is still old grief. I really don't have anything different than the usual person, I feel happy, productive, and healthy...

2007-09-18 20:39:42 · 5 answers · asked by LuckyEddie 4

2007-09-18 20:09:31 · 6 answers · asked by LuckyEddie 4

He quit his job and already had some health issues, and is now only getting iller. My dad is pushing him to go out and look for work because my bro has a car and some debts he has to pay for, and we can't afford to help him (we're a fairly poor family). My bro is seeing a doctor and has been prescribed meds, but I'm wondering if urging him to go out and take on job hunting is the right thing. He says he just can't make his body do it and I'm worried that my dad's pushiness about it will only make his depression worse (dad thinks he'll help him by making him get off the couch). Problem is, my dad is from an era that doesnt think depression is such a serious sickness. He loves my bro SO much and hates to see him feeling so terrible, but I don't think he really grasps the concept of "depression" as a sickness. How can I explain this to him and convince him to lay off urging my bro to seek a job? Or is that the right thing to do? Please help!

2007-09-18 18:29:21 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

I know that panic attacks can have effects that make you feel like you're having a heart attack ie-pain in chest. But i'm just wondering if pain shooting down the left arm is also one? And for a woman? Bc i know that this is usually a sign for men/heart attack.

2007-09-18 18:20:41 · 4 answers · asked by mandy 1

I have been diagnosed bipolar in the past, but it is always after less than a hour of the doctor meeting me... more like 15 minutes. I do not feel that the bipolar diagnosis is a properly fitting diagnosis for my situation.
Isn't there more involved when making a diagnosis, rather than 15 minutes?

2007-09-18 18:06:08 · 10 answers · asked by lost in a world of confusion 4

Okay, i know i am THE most annoying person in the world, but at the moment i dont really care... Ive been put on serioquel, as most people will no from my million other questions about it, everything is all good with it so far ive been on it for almost a week, but ive noticed i am really really craving sugar or sweet things, is this normal?

2007-09-18 17:51:20 · 5 answers · asked by honeychild_star 3

2007-09-18 16:23:23 · 9 answers · asked by JAMES 4

I recently started having episodes of numbing and tingling muscle twitching and difficulty walking. I was hospitlaized and givin a diagnoses of depression. its been 2 months and still am having similar symptoms. i am depressed i have been for years I am a single mom with a lot of problems but this is all differnt to me. or am i in denial? could all of my stresses be taking over my body. ive been to numerous doctors no one will help me.

2007-09-18 16:18:29 · 4 answers · asked by Marie 2

I am not using meds for 9 months. I have taken Effexor for 4 years during a high anxyety period (first child and later divorce). I would like to transform my lifestyle to minimize or eliminate dysthymia. Thank you!!!

2007-09-18 16:01:40 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-09-18 15:55:23 · 12 answers · asked by drew tro 1

Emotional dependence stems from emotional ABUSE. When a parent convinces their children they are sick, and make them RELY on them, that is a HUMLIATION TACTIC of ABUSE. If people did not have those 'weaknesses' to tide them over till they get to their STRONGER perspective/answer, they would commit suicide.

We all have defense-mechanisms. They are precious to us, they allow us to manage, to cope, and to heal.

They allow us to grow, and to communicate with bounderies.

I am very good, at letting the obnoxious, and irritatingly annoying things go in people, b/c I know how it feels to be tormented by someone who wants to hurt me, just to be sadistic.

We worry TOO much on the HUMILIATING/EMBARASSING/ANNOYING things in people, we do NOT face the REAL/TRUE oppressors.
"Why?"
Because its' hard, and its' time-consuming, and no one wants to deal with the REAL issues.
Theyd rather pick on/cyber-bully the ones who could really be good, precious friends to them.

Like me.

2007-09-18 15:40:32 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I've been told that Epinephrine "causes surges of energy. Predominant in anger."
As it naturally occurs in the body, if it was overproduced somehow, would you be a really angry, really energetic individual? Or is there something that would prevent this from happening

2007-09-18 15:32:48 · 2 answers · asked by Brandon B 2

If you have suffered from anxiety disorders and are now cured of it, how long did it take and what methods did you use?

2007-09-18 15:32:32 · 8 answers · asked by PLANET ROGUE-POP: 1 6

How do you keep your condition/health confidential when people start asking why you're not at work?

I think this is a particularly poignant issue for males because of the stigma that a male is "supposed to work."

2007-09-18 15:04:50 · 10 answers · asked by How Big is Your Govt Check 3

I have suffered with depression for years. I have a fantastic doctor/therapist, and with all of his support it has been comparably mild in recent months. However, it is now back with a vengeance. Virtually nothing gives me any pleasure, and worst of all I feel like all of my friends have abandoned me (I don't know if that is accurate, but I do feel that they don't answer my calls or call me back as soon as I would normally expect). This makes me even more depressed because I feel that I have nowhere to turn and the only thing that usually helps is talking to someone I trust.

When I'm feeling so horrible I guess I also start to feel more negatively about others. It's hard for me to be very interested in other people, or to trust them, when I'm feeling so horrible about myself.

Everything in my life seems to be going the wrong way. What can I do? It feels hopeless. If I didn't have depression to deal with, I could accomplish so much more.

2007-09-18 14:37:49 · 3 answers · asked by quirkyfunnyone 1

does anyone feel that there is no point in life? how have you overcome it? o am seriously unhappy and hatye my life and myself

2007-09-18 14:05:12 · 16 answers · asked by moose 2

nervous and scared about doing my blood pressure right and doing well on my exam.I have bad anxiety and often think negatively. I know thats bad. Any advise. I find this site very helpful usually.

2007-09-18 13:17:22 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

at a random time my eyes get all watery like im crying but im not making those noises but that doesnt happen all the time at least once a week, like if someone talks to me i cry but its over something random like them doing something crazy so do this happen to every1

2007-09-18 12:18:02 · 9 answers · asked by Goblin: D.M.A. 5

i kinda felt blah-ish lately and havent felt much of any emotion.
am i depressed? are there any medications that cause blah-ness?

2007-09-18 11:32:14 · 6 answers · asked by w 2

I worry about things too much. Sometimes about things that are out of my control. I worry if I don't finish a good college I won't have money to support my family when I have one. I don't think its normal to worry about these things at my age. I am only 20 and everyone tells me my whole life is ahead of me to make these choices but I don't think so. I am stressing out so much. I don't want to make some stupid mistake now that will affect me later in life. I am also stressing out over college expenses and worrying what if I pick a major that doesn't get me a good job and a decent pay? I need some advice here pleaseee....Have you ever been in a situation like this? And no stupid responses please. I am already stressed enough. Thank you.

2007-09-18 11:28:30 · 14 answers · asked by DoLz 6