Mental Health - September 2007

Why do people that chew gum always chew? No mater what they are doing, school, work, sports a lot of people are always found with gum on them.
I think in school or work it might be used as a stress reliever and people take their stress out on the gum. Is gum an addiction or can people just stop chewing gum all at once?
I chew gum but only when I have a test at school and some times I just want to keep chewing and some times I get a craving for gum.
is it just me or does it really seam this way?

-thanks to all who answer...a helpful answer-

2007-09-13 11:45:44 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

like sometimes when people ask questions on here, i've noticed that they've been put down & sometimes people are just so brutal, when it's really unnecessary! there are even times when people jump to conclusions when they read a question & go on & blame people for untrue things. so why is that?=\

2007-09-13 11:31:46 · 5 answers · asked by ☮ 4

Lately I've been feeling really worthless, sad and irratable. I can't sleep, I can't concentrate and I just haven't been my normal self. I've been self harming and wishing I was dead. Would you consider this to be depression?

2007-09-13 11:07:27 · 7 answers · asked by B 5

Hi, I am currently living with a relative of mine who suffers from bi-polar, I have not had constant contact with this relative over the years but they are staying with me and my family for a few months while their house gets sorted. The thing is i am finding it quite difficult to understand their illness and to cope with their habbits. Can anyone give me any advice on living with someone who suffers from this or can anyone help me to understand the illness itself?

2007-09-13 11:01:48 · 12 answers · asked by angelcakes 5

if I'am easily persuaded into having sex?

2007-09-13 10:00:43 · 4 answers · asked by mikechadwick123 2

For about the past 2-3 months I have been experiencing something I can only describe as a visual overlay or after image. Its like when you look into the sun and close your eyes or at something bright, you see that image for a few seconds after but not quite the same. I guess I cant really accuratly describe what I see, this overlay seems to be made up of a bunch shapes and kinda looks like its formed out of a pattern. Ive been to an optometrist and a doctor and neither of them have a clue.

2007-09-13 09:54:54 · 1 answers · asked by deadbace 1

all my what i call my friends keep leaving me out of things going off with each other. Everytime i look at them there all happy and laughing but i feel down! Also when i come home my mum's always crying because her and my dad are spilting up and we have major money issues! I feel really bad! I used to be happy and laughing i used to be a totally mad! I want to be that person again! help???

2007-09-13 09:07:27 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

I did a search on here before posting, and all the other topics deal with work, marriage...grown up ways to deal with stress.

Can anyone suggest some ideas for children under stress, like while at school?

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2007-09-13 09:05:30 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

i think i may be depressed.... i work in an office but i cant concentrate. My head hurts and i feel nervous and as if im about to cry alot. Now i think i am going to get fired, because im not so productive, others probably see me as a weirdo cos i find it hard to communicate with them, i need to get out, i feel im trapped. Every day i feel weak and crushed and when i try to stand up tall i feel awkward.....how do i stop getting fired?

2007-09-13 08:36:37 · 4 answers · asked by yf g 2

I've tried antidepressants in the past for anxiety disorders, but noticed I felt very vulnerable while I was on them.
I felt like I was begging people to like me, and I felt they didn't. I had no self confidence.

Then I quit taking them, and I now do feel confident, and I can care less if people like me or hate me. I think I'm fun to be around though, and if you don't like me, your missing out.

Was it the drugs(antidepressants) that make people feel vulnerable, or what?

2007-09-13 08:32:57 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

My confidence has been sinking lately, I have been feeling like I don't matter at all for some reason and like no one cares about me. How can I convince myself that I am important?

2007-09-13 08:12:02 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

I feel like I shouldn't have a new diagnosis based on 1 symptom. My irritability is from my anxiety disorder. & if I have Generalized Anxiety Disorder, why does my Mental Health case manager get annoyed because I worry alot?

My psychiatrist is trying to say I'm Bipolar because I get irritable. Irritability doesn't necessarily mean Bipolar, right?

2007-09-13 07:42:07 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

i worrie, a lot..over small minute things (or what other people say is small and minute..) like i worrie of what people think of me all the time...i lose sleep over it...i try to keep it to myself sometimes, because i dont want ppl to think im weird...Today in class i was in a group, and we were supposed to answere questions altogeather stuff like that, and i only helped out with 1 question..(i tryed)...and now i think that they think that im stupid..and that they dont want me to be in their group...and i know that im going to lose sleep over this.....also i looked at this guy a little too long while i wasgoing down the hall, and he stared me down as i passed him...it was one of those mean aggressive looks...i lost sleep over that last night as well....is this normal..? what is wrong with me?

2007-09-13 07:03:09 · 9 answers · asked by Afro_Diggy_Act 3

and how can play aid emotional growth

2007-09-13 06:49:59 · 4 answers · asked by Very Very. 2

How do I know that this is accurate. We have never seen him have one, and the eeg test lasted about 25 minutes and he wasn't asleep. Right before the test they gave him resperdal .25 mg. They prescribed depakote, I gave hime to dose, but he started acting very violent, he was haveing violent tantrums which he never had before. So I took him off, now he acts like himself no more violent tantrums. What should i do?

2007-09-13 06:48:11 · 3 answers · asked by charlie brown 2

I have had depression for 4 years and self harmed for that time (im 17 now ) , I recently went to get help and got perscribed prozac (in July/August) after I had my abortion (in April) as I attemted suicide and self harmed again wich was straining me and my boyfriends (of 2 years) relationship but then my family fell apart my dad was pretending to want to come back to the family for months and he told us he was seeing someone else and had been for two months. Since then I havnt smiled at all, I feel empty and its really hurting my boyfriend as anything he says I take to offence for weeks on end eg: Youd suit blonde hair, I just dyed it purple and he said it look s h i t and his ex was blonde, but now Im not eating through the day just breakfast and evening I spill drinks out so it looks like I drank it when Im out and when my boyfriend gives me food I hide it, but I eat when I get home and have a good meal but am 8.5 stone and size 10 jeans and 6-8 tops whats going on???

2007-09-13 06:36:13 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-09-13 05:58:51 · 2 answers · asked by GoofyGal!! 1

What does it feel like after you die, I mean its hard to explain but do you move on and get re born again? I don't plan on dying soon or anything but Im always wondering what it feels like.

2007-09-13 05:37:22 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

People Suck! Ecspcially my EX Boyfriend. Help?
Okay... well I ran out of Midol and I was pretty bitchy. I had a headache and my ex boyfriend who is crazy and obsessive and I hate decided it would be fun to throuw my water bottle around and screw with my stuff. I asked him nicely to give it back then he refused snottily, so I tried to kick him in the nuts, but he blocked it. So I just sat down and called him a gaywad. I know... so juvenile, but how do I get people to stop sucking so much? And me ex bff, who totally betrayed me sat by me in computer and tried to be all buddy buddy, and I wanted to say s0o bad "Crawling back to me, huh? b/c Kate (this weird loud girl) cant quite measure up can she? well guess what ***** off!" but im nice and i would never say somthing like that to sombody.

2007-09-13 05:23:51 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

i am!! and i heard they r pretty dangerous..they dont even realize about their "problem"..wht do u think??

2007-09-13 05:08:25 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

ive been on these anti depressants for 3 months now and i seem to be having the worst week of all this week. should they have kicked in well and truly by now or should i give them longer.
i just dont feel right at all. i am going to go and see the doc next week but was just wondering if this was "normal".

2007-09-13 04:59:21 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

Is there therapy on how to live alone for the rest of your life and not freak out? Really need that, and how much would it cost on average?

2007-09-13 04:02:14 · 7 answers · asked by djmixah7 3

I suffer from alot of mental problems and I think I'm at risk right now but no one can help...my GP can't get me in until next week, my pyschiatrist will not see me until Sept. 28th or something like that and my therapist isn't in today and I do NOT want to be hospitalized and thats what they do when you're a threat to yourself or others... Any suggestions right now???

2007-09-13 03:45:17 · 13 answers · asked by chantale 31 3

I'm an expatriate and it has become obvious that most expats here have some mental or emotional problem. Everyone I know is crying tonight. I wonder what sort of weekend I will have. It's the pits. I have another few months here...it's only the money thats keeping me here believe me. Not to mention the inter-continental fighting, bullying and superiority of certain folks!!!!!!!!!!!!! I read books too much and spend too much time on this URL.

2007-09-13 03:29:17 · 5 answers · asked by Sone 3

2007-09-13 02:59:51 · 3 answers · asked by anxiously 1

I've been suffering with this and homebound for nearly 15 years and never came across anyone else with it. Do you or someone you know has this type of phobia or were cured of it? Please share. Thanks :-)

2007-09-13 02:37:41 · 8 answers · asked by GodsChild 2

At mo suffering with major depression. the last 2 years have been a nightmare. i had a manic episode last year and was hospitalised (1st time ever experienced mania) and now in major depression. was hospitalised a few months ago as i got to a point hwere i was maasively suicidal. i also was diagnosed with fibromyalgia about 9 years ago which causes me constant pain and i feel like ive been run over by a truck every day. my brain actually doesnt work - i cant think and find it very hard to concentrate. im 26 and all my friends are engaged or moving abroad living their lives and ive been literally housebound watching the world go by for like 2 years now. i have no career as can barely hold a job down and just dont see the point of living.

i also have major codependency issues and food addiction and from what ive been researching on net i think i have add and borderline personality. i was told i had polycistic ovaries and to cut sugar out my diet so all i do is eat sugar....

2007-09-13 01:01:38 · 8 answers · asked by gleaming_gem 1

thank you!

2007-09-13 00:53:11 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

i keep changing self-esteems!
i am so happy at home, then I go to school and hate myself. I act, sound and feel different. I talk to my friends and think " ah i hate the way i talk to people" then i go home and love everything! I can ignore this but it comes back.
its VERY annoying. i think to myself that i can start over again at university or when i get a job and make new friends and be happier.

I fear i don't get treated right and won't get the right boyfriend/s and friends!

Even when I am with my friends and can be as happy as possible, I feel stupid! I keep that bad personality. Then I go home and think "why did i do that!"

then I pop the big sad thought to myself:
"If people saw me as I see myself, I'd have so many friends and people would like me more."

i just always wish i could take the personality i have at home to school with me.

i keep changing self-esteems!

2007-09-12 23:15:19 · 6 answers · asked by m.n.m 1

2007-09-12 22:30:59 · 10 answers · asked by gab BB 6