Mental Health - September 2007

It seems that I have more bad memories than good. No matter what I do to keep myself busy, they haunt me relentlessly. I can't seem to shake them. (Dysfunctional family, toxic friends, destructive relationships and betrayals). I have a few good friends in my life now, but that can't erase all that happened to me. If I went under hypnosis to lose all my memory, I will lose what I may need to remember. I want to move out of state and start over. I am still living in the same place I grew up in. A change of scenery will help. But that takes time and $. I am right in the middle of school. Any suggestions?

2007-09-04 18:07:16 · 10 answers · asked by LAgirl 3

I attend high school and I am very passionate about football(soccer). The trouble is that I have not played on many teams and I usually played street soccer. Many say that I have natural talent, and that I am a overall a very good player for the little experience I had on a real team. That said, I am going to try out for the team this year, yet I feel like I doubt myself in many ways such as not making the team, and if I were to make the team, I will not be able to see eye to eye with the other teammates due to the fact that many of the people that tryout and have been on the team are jerks. I know I have the potential to become a very good, player but sometimes I let in negative thoughts and people get the best of me, and I feel I need to get rid of that. any tips or guidance would be greatly appreciated.

2007-09-04 17:58:14 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

i realyy need help im dpressed becuz i think im goin to lose my parents and playfulness becuz im growing up i realy dnt feel good i dnt even want to go to school all i want to do is stay at home and do nothing.......

2007-09-04 17:46:43 · 11 answers · asked by dragono0123 1

I am dealing with a family member that is bipolar, and at times is extremely unreasonable, and try's to make you think that you are the one with the problem, how do you respond to such a person?

2007-09-04 17:40:48 · 18 answers · asked by Rev.Michelle 6

2007-09-04 17:40:21 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

For as long as I can remember, I've ALWAYS had attention span problems. In class, it's just about impossible for me to pay attention to what the teacher's saying for more than thirty seconds (literally). It seems that everytime I try, something distracts me (something as simple as a pen, desk, pair of shoes, etc.) and sends me daydreaming. Even when I chose a front and center seat and concentrate as hard as possible, I end up spacing out.

Also, whenever I'm reading a text book, I'll often forget what I'm reading. As in, I'll read a paragraph to myself, then at then end, I sit there with this blank stare and can't comprehend what I've read. It's like a foreign language that I can pronounce, but can't understand the meaning of the words. Every now and again I'll even have problems with simple sentences, and I have to read them over and over again before finally understanding what it's saying. I have a short attention span with homework, too. If someone's in the room with me, I can't help myself but stop ever five minutes and converse with them about whatever pops into my head.

I've always been a pretty smart kid, though, and I've managed to maintain mostly A's throughout the years even without paying attention in class and reading slowly with textbook materials, tests, etc. But I just started high school, and I'm afraid that I'm going to need to be able to focus myself better. Any suggestions on how I can do this?

2007-09-04 17:35:31 · 3 answers · asked by abcdefgh 2

Lately I've been feeling extra depressed - and antsy to get back to my habit of SI even though I know it's a horrid thing to do - I haven't done it since about May. Should I go ahead and do it (it's pretty mild actually) or is there something else to make me feel better? The usual tactics said to help are like using a red marker on the skin (but I don't cut) and stuff like that.

2007-09-04 17:25:00 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am a 55 yr old female married 33 yrs and have two adult beautiful daughters and one grandson. I have alzheimer's and was diagnosed a few years ago. I feel so bad because its breaking my families heart having to watch me change. For the past year and a half along with may years before that have been sending in orders to every contact you have made with me which has been every day sometimes I make my husband help me. He keeps telling me I am nuts and I will never win but the positive letters you send me right down to sending me a script of what to say when I win totally made me think I was going to win because you kept telling me I was going to. My husband was right I am nuts and I have wasted a lot of time and money with all my orders and the stress of getting them back to you by the deadlines. Well I needed to say that because I will no longer be accepting anything from PCH> Thank you eileen declemente

2007-09-04 17:08:44 · 3 answers · asked by Eileen D 1

everyone has been saying i've been acting weird, and i keep thinking i am seeing things..that aren't there! And it has only been happening to me while i've been taking this chocolate ex-lax..which has become like an addiction..i feel horrible when i don't take it

2007-09-04 17:00:59 · 18 answers · asked by metallicarocksgrl 1

like sometimes i can be myself and after i talked to the person i feel weird like the person thought i was weird how can i train my mind to JUST be myself? im 17

2007-09-04 16:55:22 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

Hi,Iv been on zoloft for one week,i was taking 25mg now 50mg..I find that i feel so anxious and nervous and upsett etc..Is this normal?

2007-09-04 16:54:49 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

Why are they different diagnoses with almost the EXACT same symptoms?

2007-09-04 16:38:00 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

To read the book, " Saving Our Last Nerves." This is an excellent book and can really help you fight the mental illness that you might have; so, you can cope with it. To get your free book call this number 1-800-545-5979 or go to www.lily.com

2007-09-04 16:29:24 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

i keep thinking that im going to get a mental illness because i read somewere that u can get one if u keep thinking about getting one im freaking out im only 17 but would 1 beer help me feel not so anxious i know im only 17 but just one beer wouldnt hurt right?

2007-09-04 16:27:20 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am extremely concerned. He has stopped eating and is making little off-hand jokes about his lack of "experience" and his attitude suggests he might be thinking of killing himself. My husband and I have talked about it and we are considering getting him a prostitute to enhance his self esteem. Moral issues aside (my boy's life is at stake) has anyone else tried this?

2007-09-04 16:26:13 · 15 answers · asked by Katrina K 1

My meds make me drowsing how can I stay awake and alert

2007-09-04 16:24:25 · 8 answers · asked by babyface_19792000 1

Finding ways to handle stress can be difficult. Turning negative energy into something positive is ideal, so what are some yoga practices that can help accomplish this?

2007-09-04 16:22:23 · 140 answers · asked by Anonymous

i read somewere that if u keep thinking negative about getting a mental illness that u will eventually get one like psycosis and already im getting paranoid like everyone is starring at me and just thinking weird and im afraid im gonna lose my mind and sometimes i go into this weird state of mind were im nevous and my hearts beating fast and lasts for awhile how can i stop worrying about this? and thinking im going to loose my mind?im 17 i could use some1 to talk to

2007-09-04 16:13:17 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

ok i have a question, in school i try really hard and i can remember what the teacher says but then easily froget it, i try so hard in school and if i didnt froget things easily i would have an a+,some times but not all the time if i drank a energy drink such as redbull, it would make a huge differnce and make me feel like a genius, its really, wierd, i do feel tired sometimes but i get 8 hours a sleep, and even if i sleepin maby 12 hours im still a bit but not really, i do limp,does this have nything to do with this, please help,and suggest ideas that can help me, also i tried this 6 hour energy supplement it says ideal for memory, and it works, i drink alot of milk and water : (

2007-09-04 16:13:09 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I had a horrible ordeal with an ex bf who once told me he wanted to kill himself and after I helped him....left me for the person who caused him so much trouble. A one night stand he got pregnant before we met. Now they are no longer together.....shocker. But the hurt still lingers. He will not talk to me and I did let him have it, so he is angry at me??!! Anyhow, a few people have told me something better is out there for me, but I can't feel it and I am still hurt and confused about what my ex did to me.. I think most of all his suicide threats did a number on me and I get soooooo mad and angry. Its been a year already....what should I do?? Someone please advise. Thank you

2007-09-04 16:13:02 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-09-04 16:05:30 · 7 answers · asked by Amber 1

For many years in high school I was obsessed with staying medium-thin. I wanted to be thinner. I was with someone for 20 years up until 7 years ago who looked like a toothpick so I was afraid to eat any fat at all because I could gain weight. I had to stay thin so he wouldn't tease me. He was way too thin..so I spent so much time worrying about my appearance.
Now I am with someone else is who very muscular (swimmers type of body) and slightly fat too. Finally I can eat what I want and not have to be afraid. In fact- I want to be fat! Seems sinful, but I am obsessed. Please don't tell me to see a professional, because psychologists/psychiatrists make me ill.
Is this a common thing I am going through?

2007-09-04 16:04:20 · 6 answers · asked by ♫ Melody 3

i am sick and tired of the abuse and my dreams being shot down in this house . i been here for 7 years now . we immigrated from another country.

i can't take thsi anymore. For some lucky reason i have a degree in elec and comp. engineeerin . so i am gona get a job
and move to another state probably CONNECTICUT ?

but i am not sure if i will be able to do it , because i am --scared for some reason . i dn't even know why
do you think i could do it ?

2007-09-04 15:59:23 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

I think it is major depression, but according to some surveys it is only moderate depresson.

Signs of major Depression.
Major Depression is diagnosed when an individual experiences at least 5 of the following symptoms.
1. Persistent depressed mood for most of the day.

2. Loss of interest or pleasure in all, or almost all activities.

3. Significant weight loss or gain due to appetite change.

4. Sleeping more or less than usual.

5. Speeding up or slowing down of physical and emotional reactions.

6. fatique or loss of energy.

7. Feelings of worthlessness or unfounded guilt.

8. Reduced abilty to concentrate or make meaningful decisions.

9. Recurrent thoughts of death or suicide.

Individual's 5 symptoms must be 1 of the first 2 symptoms on the list for diagnosis of major depression.

Symptoms I have
1
2
4
5
6
8
& 9
But they all are at different levels.

Im not sure how to take this.Is it also good that Im only having rational thoughts?

2007-09-04 15:54:16 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

i'm dumb all the way.especially in school.i concentrate.i take notes.i do a lot of things.but i still am not doing good in school.i do everything to my level best but i cant succeed.please help me how i can get smarter in school and finally start making good grades.thnx

2007-09-04 15:48:08 · 3 answers · asked by rudy 1

My dad has schizophrenia and so does my mom's brother. is there a high chance that i might inherit it??

2007-09-04 15:43:22 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

Whenever I do something that I deem socially unacceptable, I'll narrate the action outloud.

For instance, I was rushing to pick up my Aunt for a doctor's appointment, when I saw an old lady waiting to cross the intersection. I knew I should have let her go, but I decided to drive on anyway.

As I did, aloud I said, "Yeah, I should have let the old lady go, but I'm going to be a crappy person today and keep driving".

Why do I do that?

2007-09-04 15:40:48 · 10 answers · asked by o.O 1

Ive had alot of changes lately and my mom may have had a stroke .I lost my sis and dad in the 90s .Im turning 50 and my son graduateing from college and moved my biz too.I have been crying alot in the morning and better as the day goes on.I also feel so neglected in my marriage and I dont know if its me or the depression.I hide it good so my husband doesnt know how I cry .I basically go to work cook dinner ,clean he eats watches tv goes to bed .He gets up goes on the net and off to wrk again then the weekend drinks all weekend .And sex is every two weeks and thts for me.He has a addiction to the net.I recently saw the picture of a 30 somthing naked on the laptop of his .Man Im feeling even worse ! Is it good I leave for a weekend or why am I depressed?

2007-09-04 15:07:11 · 5 answers · asked by jessy 3

i just started school and im already so stressed out.. life seems so pointless right now.. i dont have friends in my classes.. i'm terrified of speaking in front of them.. i miss the stress free life of the summer.. i miss the sun... life now seems so messed up.. and as much as i tell myself.. its ok.. i cant stop crying for some reason. i cant stop myself.. im on the verge of crying all day.. i'll get a lump in my throat during class. i have to rush home so i dont burst out crying during classes and i cry myself to sleep when i get home and then at night again.. i dont talk to anyone.. i sit in my room and just cry and if anyone comes in i pretend i'm asleep.. why is this happening.. what can i do to make things better., and to stop uncontrollably crying and being so depressed.. when sometimes i dont even have a reason to cry or be depressed..

2007-09-04 14:52:17 · 14 answers · asked by Jenna S 1

When I moved out of my old place, I was threatened by my landlord. She chased me around the house, called me names and used threatening words like "Don't you dare to talk back to me or I throw you out of the window." To be honest, this is the first time I engaged in a situation like this. I was so scared. Ever since, I feel like I am losing myself. I always feel scared and someone is going to hurt me. I can't sleep well and always wake up in the middle of the night. My friends said I used to be cheerful and make jokes around. However, I don't feel like talking these days. It's hard for me to concentrate at work. I don't want to do anything over the weekend but stay home. What should I do?

2007-09-04 14:12:31 · 9 answers · asked by sarcasm2046 2