Mental Health - September 2007

2007-09-08 05:27:04 · 8 answers · asked by KrazyKid 2

twenties. There are so many things I want to do with my life but the depression holds me back. I've developed bad habit such as procrastination, low motivation, can't think clearly, can't focus and therefore make bad habits. I'm a little slower in decisions, thinking and taking action.
please give suggestions on stopping depression and activities that i can get involved in besides counseling.

2007-09-08 03:30:12 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

well i stoped for nearly a month, but then i snapped. So i told myself that i could still cut but shallow, but its not working my self harms getting worce i don't know what to do please help me. i can't go on like this!

2007-09-08 03:01:58 · 23 answers · asked by Ghost♂ 6

I have a phobia of hypodermic needles and injections. I'm due a jab in nearly two year's time, yet I am already anxious and worried about it. I get bad nightmares, my skin often pricks as if I've just been jabbed there, and so on. I can't stop thinking about it.

My friends at school tease me, and find it funny when they talk about jabs and I go pale, start shaking, when my knees go all weak and I can't stand properly, and when I start retching. They even caused me to faint.

All this is because of an early traumatic event. I was held down when I tried to escape... and it hurt so much, I screamed my silly head off. Now even the sight of a needle scares me.

I'd like to know why I'm so anxious, nearly two years before the jab has to be done. For those interested, it's a jab against Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis, Polio and Haemophilus influenzae (Hib). All those diseases are potentially lethal, but I don't know which I'd rather do - die or get a jab done.

.. Help, anyone?

2007-09-08 02:23:56 · 4 answers · asked by Strike 2

My mum's had MS for some time now but recently gone downhill very quickly and seriously. From a year ago, when she was able to walk short distances, she is now practically paralysed from the neck down, and losing her eysight. She's still in her 40's, but may have to go into a nursing home. This really upsets me and my dad who is on the verge of a breakdown. I've been suffering depression for the past year or so, but have been trying to hold things together. Now I'm moving across the water to go to university in a few days and the ambulance has just left the house- we had to call it for her cos she was so ill this morning. I don't know how I can travel to uni on Tuesday if she's ill in hospital and my dad would probably want to stay with her, and I have sold my car so can't get the car ferry myself. I feel so guilty at leaving them in this mess too- I don't think they can cope, and quite frankly I can't anymore. I have no family to talk to and my friends don't understand. Please help?!

2007-09-08 01:29:24 · 21 answers · asked by Suzie 2

2007-09-07 23:13:57 · 1 answers · asked by Shirley B 1

I appreciate any help. Thanks!

2007-09-07 23:11:27 · 2 answers · asked by Shirley B 1

Is it just me or is there a new population of anti-drug loud-mouths who are harping on the evils of psychiatry and prescription drug usage who don't even suffer from depression, anxiety, or any of the phobias that they are so convinced that a "good walk around the block and heavy breathing" will cure?? Have any of these people ever SUFFERED any of these illnesses? Or do they really believe that breathing exercises and meditation will help major depression, etc?

2007-09-07 22:51:19 · 16 answers · asked by stcroixalta 3

Many people tell me not to dwell on the negative & the past, but with my OCD unwanted thoughts, people in my past are unwantedly pictured in my mind, & it's bothersome, & I can't concentrate or focus on what I need to do or what I like to do. Many people have hurt me, & I can't get them out of my mind.

2007-09-07 22:17:29 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

should I wait to try to take another 1

2007-09-07 20:53:32 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

That's a tough one! He works in mental health & I think he'd become more defensive if I point them out!

2007-09-07 20:05:21 · 2 answers · asked by HopeH 4

2007-09-07 18:14:34 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

everytime I leave his appointments I regret not really talking about "stuff" and would be more comfortable if he knew the real me... I feel like I'm just not important enough..God knows he does his best to try and get me talking but I already know he's applying to colleges to teach psycology, and I feel that if I start talking and get somewhere that he's going to leave..I know it sounds weird but I'm deathly affraid of being abandon..I suffer from BPD and lots of other stuff..Please..any advice would help...

2007-09-07 17:23:16 · 11 answers · asked by chantale 31 3

I want to be able to be more natural in conversation, because I'm always tense and I have to think over my words three times to make sure I won't offend anyone. I'm always worried about what people who don't even notice me will think of me, I'm extremely tense ALL the time, I can't even have a normal conversation with my friends anymore because I have to think and think over what I'm about to say.

I'm overtly analytical, and while sometimes this is a good trait, it's getting in the way of even speaking sometimes. I don't trust anyone at face value and I'm continuously worried over little things that will never happen.

I think WAY too much about things that might happen and it stops me from being spontaneous or, well, fun.

I want to be more comfortable, relaxed in public, when speaking, even when I'm just thinking. Is there any way?

2007-09-07 17:18:53 · 6 answers · asked by Hailey 3

2007-09-07 17:16:10 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-09-07 17:15:45 · 11 answers · asked by bob 2

From the Lexapro website: "Lexapro is well tolerated by most people. The most commonly reported side effects of Lexapro are nausea, insomnia, problems with ejaculation, somnolence, increased sweating, fatigue, decreased libido, and anorgasmia. Most of the side effects experienced by patients taking Lexapro are mild to moderate and go away with continued treatment, and usually do not cause patients to stop taking Lexapro."

Did you experience a decreased libido? If so, how much did it drop and did it come back as you continued on the drug. I know this is pretty hard to measure. My wife says it has killed hers and we have basically stopped. Seems kind of extreme but possible I guess.

2007-09-07 17:11:25 · 18 answers · asked by Sway 3

I handle stress very badly and in an unhealthy way. I'm taking a health class now and were covering stress and said it could lead to traumas and other bad diseaeses. I've always had a bad history with stress when i was younger i would get so stressed out i would become physically sick. I also dont handle embrassment easily. Just today i found myself with a knife tearing up and cutting things i think i may have problems is thier anywayto relieve this?

2007-09-07 16:46:19 · 39 answers · asked by Genji J 1

my friend RAJ KUMAR is also worried about, his political friends living condition in THE HELL.

2007-09-07 15:50:16 · 4 answers · asked by SANAT 5

I've just started emdr therapy, i need to know if any of you have had any luck with this.

2007-09-07 15:33:11 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

Everywhere i turn , i see that the bush administration is fuc#in up the americans. May it be using the "Patriot act" or using the "Christian faith" .

Now i am not white . i am brown and i was born catholic , but i dn't believe in God , so i am an atheist .
Now this stupid idiot mofo , who goes on Tv and says , if you are not with us , you are against us .
and says - Jesus want me to go to war . when clearly this is a"free" nation , is confusing the shi# out of me .

This is nota country i love anymore. I want to feel as if i can do anything in this life. But when your president itself is trying to make the people feel Separated and divided ,
and makes them feel as if there is some kinda partialitty , as if it's high school all over again ..

it doesnt' make any fu##in sense.
I think i am gona go back to my country as soon as i make some money . This is not the country i want to live in , or atleast i don't feel like it anymore.

2007-09-07 15:28:06 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

sleep is good.but sleeping for a long time is not so good.im sleeping for a long time .how can i control this?

2007-09-07 15:27:59 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-09-07 14:59:12 · 12 answers · asked by Laci 2

2007-09-07 14:24:43 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm so scared plz answer!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm home alone, my parents and brother are out and I don't know when they'll be back. I was in the study on the computer, when I got this weird feeling, like someone (or something) was watching me. I went into the hallway and saw something that looked kinda like my dog in the darkness of the hallway. Feeling relieved, I called her name. I heard a noise, and turned around, my dog was coming towards me. I knew the thing wasn't my dog, I was so scared I ran into the study, the door is closed and the lights are on, my dog is still out there but I am to f*cking scared to open the door!!!!!!!!! What do I do help?!?!?!?!?!?!

2007-09-07 13:54:35 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

but when i get home,i i get in my room,and start crying histarically. my dad has cancer,i lost 3 of my best friends in 1 week,my family is turning poor,one of the friends i lost is telling me to get over my dads cancer. i feel like im in a cold dark room and i can never get out.
im now locked in a black hole that never ends.
im depreesed everyday and i cant understand why this is happening to me,im just a failiure to life. what should i do to make me happier,im exramly in need.

or ill die,of stress and sadness,thhats what tthe doctor said on a tv show(opra) if im like this everyday,i NEED help. i dont want to die,even though my soul has alreday died.

2007-09-07 13:52:28 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

Ever since I found out that my father is dying with cancer I have lost interest and ambition to do things that I did before.

For example: I used to enjoy watching movie at night. I can't listen to the radio anymore because I am afraid that a sad song will play. I have lost ambition in going to the gym and working out. (I used to really enjoy it). Other people that have not saw me in a long time will ask my boyfriend if I am angry at something because I don't speak much. All I want to do is sleep and take naps during the day. I feel that I don't have any energy.

Does it sound like symptoms of depression? Should I see a doctor about this?

2007-09-07 13:43:01 · 15 answers · asked by Bella ♥ Italiana 5

i dont want to take pills...is there another way....im afraid i may get violent....i know i should consult my doctor...but if i dont want pills what would he prescribe me....im only 16...would i have to see a psycologist???

2007-09-07 13:19:01 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am 22 years old I weigh 6.5 stone and I can only fit inside clothes for children aged 11-12. Im extremely thin. Ever since I can remember, being a child, I never liked eating because I didn't like the taste of everything. I used to hide my food in a box under the table or wait for everyone else to get down from the table and then sneak my food to the bin in the garden, I did this from the age of about 8-11 but I ONLY did it because I did not like the taste of what my mum made for me. Eventually my dad moved out and mum stopped cooking. So I never ate anything out of not being able to fend for myself. Nowadays I eat about 5 bags of crisps a day and thats all, only a meal if I have a friend over and THEY wanted one. Thing is when Im given food I love it. I just never make myself any and I don't know why :( I don't have image/overweight issues and never have. I WANT to be FAT I really really do. Im so confused.

2007-09-07 11:50:03 · 18 answers · asked by Mitsuye Kitayori 3

would 100(1mg) tablets of ativan cause death

2007-09-07 11:08:03 · 14 answers · asked by pgks 1