Mental Health - October 2007

I have been getting anxiety attacks in my sleep every night for over 2 months now.
They are waking me up in the tiney hours of the morning and i can't sleep even after i calm down.
I am also feeling sick and throwing up during them.

This is really messing up my life and my grades at school...
I have been to a few Psychietrists and they all perscribed meds... but i don't want to take something that will mess with my head.

what do i do, i can't live like this anymore...

2007-10-31 21:21:17 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-10-31 19:54:53 · 7 answers · asked by Lelaki Curious 2

how many of each of these pills would u have to take to kill urself? and wat are the symptoms of an overdose?
asprin
advil tablets 200mg
amlodipine besylate 10mg
simvastatin 10mg
tylenol
pain killers
sleeping pills

2007-10-31 19:52:28 · 14 answers · asked by ♥istillovehim420♥ 2

im 22, still living at home, i dont have a car, and all i do is go to work. this is something thatis really depressing me because i still have to depend on someone. i should be independent, dont ya think?? i don't really have friends. recently broke up with my long term boyfriend of 4 yrs,(which by the way was my fault). started seeing( sleeping) with this 37 yr old man and just broke things with him. he thought i looked/ acted too young and we weren't going anywhere.this is also depressing me..this all happened in the matter of one month (last month). i feel so unwanted by everybody. i don't know what to do with myself. i can't be alone. is anyone going through a similar situation? i would like to talk to someone that is willing to listen..thanks

2007-10-31 19:52:11 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am a recovering addict ...Iv meth user for 11 years and I now have 2 1/2 years clean,I am still horribly paranoid,of strangers ,of random freak accidents,and even of my own husband who after 3 years has given me no reason to be paranoid,I have tried so many medications and nothing has worked what in the world can I do this is ruining the quality of my life and making me and my hubby crazy!!

2007-10-31 19:46:13 · 7 answers · asked by ? 3

I have a history of mental illness and have been hospitalized over 25 times since '99 (not since '05) for suicidal depression. I just yesterday promised my 12 year old daughter I did not need the hospital, but I'm really having to fight to not OD on sedatives.

My husband is asleep, and as screwy as it sounds I don't want to wake him up just because I'm feeling suicidal - probably because we've been through this so many times for so long.

I'm not safe to drive, because of my desire to self-harm and also because I've taken my nighttime meds which have sedating qualities. (Taking just the prescribed meds and not OD'ing was quite a victory).

Should I call 911 and check myself in, and leave a note for hubby and the kids, or just take an extra sedative to knock myself out and deal with it in the morning? (this has been a constant for several days so it's not like things will be better after a good night's sleep. I usually wake up worse than the night before.)

2007-10-31 19:46:09 · 11 answers · asked by mrscjr 3

I checked out some websites a few minutes ago, about depression and such, and I can relate to a lot of the symptoms. The only problem is that I'm...well, not exactly afraid, but...I don't really want to approach my parents about it. I don't know why, but I just don't.

Lately, I could seem just fine, but the second I leave the room, and I'm alone or something, I feel really depressed. Even if and when I come back to do whatever I was doing, I don't feel the same as I did before I left. I get irritated easily, and I've felted really stressed out lately. I've felt distant from everyone, too. I can't focus much anymore, I never want to get out of bed, I've been more forgetful....The list goes on, but there isn't enough room for every specific thing. So....Does anyone think I'm depressed?

2007-10-31 19:34:06 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

Is it any good? Anything worth living for?

2007-10-31 18:58:31 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

A very close friend of mine is going through a terrible time. His sister's heart stopped and due to the fact she lacked oxygen for so long, she became brain dead. Tonight, the life support gets turned off and he wants to get together with us (his close friends) while this is happening as he can't bring himself to go see it being done.

I have shown him my sorrow and that I am there for him, but I am really at a loss of what to say. This is the second person near to us that we have lost in a very short time, but I still don't know what to say to the deceased loved ones.

Please help, any ideas will be really appreciated.

2007-10-31 18:36:52 · 9 answers · asked by kimison_au 4

Please only honest answers...did your eating habits/exercise habits change also...did it really help you overcome some of your issues

2007-10-31 18:15:57 · 7 answers · asked by anna 2

I would like to know if you have/had any side effects and if it worked or didn't for you. thank you

2007-10-31 16:50:29 · 4 answers · asked by whata waste 7

I keep blaming this on the fact that I'm getting older, and it may be hormonal, but I don't think so. My mom had anxiety attacks and perhaps I'm in denial that I "simply CAN'T have them as well", but maybe it's mental... Or maybe it's hormonal. My Mom started menopaus at 33... I'm about that age... Is it mental or could I seriously be having menopausal issues? I hate that I've lost my confidence and poise. I am trying to be the rock I normally am, but I start shaking & my heart starts beating HARD and I can't even pick a pen up to write my name. It happens constantly; it's not an isolated experience. So much so, that I fear writing my name. I fear writing... What the heck!!! Why do I shake?? Why do I notice it? I'm so scared to go to the DR because I probably won't be able to write my name... I hate this. I have kids that I may disappoint because I shake. I don't know why I do it, and I know my heart races when it happens; then I can't write and I want to cry. Anxiety?

2007-10-31 16:44:35 · 3 answers · asked by lazielacie 2

i was wondering if at all possible to get drafted as a college "freshman" in football, if i already have 2 other years of college. as of right now, i'm in my second year as a auto mechanic student. i was a high school star and my love for football is coming back too. so i was wondering, seeing how you usually have to have 3 years of college, im going to complete 2 years here, and go to a university. so can i get drafted when after my freshman year at a university?

please, no dumb question regarding my skills. i just wanna know, wether it's possible or not. in the days, i was pretty good...i weigh about 200, about 5'10' to 6', ran the 40 in about 4.4-4.5. i stayed in shape too. i know freshmen in college hardly gets playing time, but let's say i show em im the real deal and i get scouted. yea, thanks.

2007-10-31 16:34:48 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

What's the ....... point?

2007-10-31 16:00:29 · 19 answers · asked by gone 1

My ex has a pyschological problem, but I don't know what it is.

1st- hes a compulsive liar-lies about EVERYTHING big and small- his grades, height, bday, movies he's seen- everything- contradicts himself constantly and gets very defensive when confronted. It's blatant to anyone he speaks to. Extremely elaborate lies taken to extreme levels- lies to me, lies about me, lies about lying about me
2- he's the most arrogant person ever-only talks about how smart and wealthy he is and doesnt like talking about anyone else- brags constantly- HUGE ego
3- hes very awkward/insecure in social settings- laughs at wrong times- brings up irrelevant topics-Dumped me before I could dump him (even tho I was never going to!)
4-seemingly has no empathy! lies to my face, tells me he doesnt like what im wearing- doesn't feel bad to hurt others and contradict what he promised them

2007-10-31 15:13:15 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

Mood swings (occasionally extreme), eating disorders, self-harming, hopelessness, suicidal thoughts...? In teenagers.

2007-10-31 15:10:32 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

i dont think the school counselor is helping me, he told my mom that he thinks i have depression. and i have to say i agree with him. i know somethings wrong, but i just cant place it...like i cant describe it in words.

he just acts like im fine, made it all up, just here for attention and tells me to do everything different. well its not working...im not feeling any better. but i feel dumb going to see him so much telling him the same thing over and over. he dosnt seem to get it, my problems are more then "skin deep".

should i keep talking to him? and try to get through.
or...just ignore it, and hopefully things will resolve themself.
help. please.

2007-10-31 14:49:00 · 3 answers · asked by d_asnightnday 1

when your depressed are you like sad all the time?
or does it go up and down..like okay and happy one minute and extremely low the next. how does it work?


ohh and happy halloween :]

2007-10-31 14:41:43 · 6 answers · asked by d_asnightnday 1

Collection agencies call my cell # all the time for the woman who used to have my #.

Tonight, someone called from a blocked # so I didn't answer. When I heard on the message that he was calling for the woman who used to have my #, I called back to tell them they have the wrong #. Some other guy answered. I tried to explain the situation, but he wouldn't let me talk, he kept shouting to talk over me, so I hung up. I don't need that aggravation, it's not even my problem.

Well, a minute later, he called me back. I answered (the # wasn't blocked this time), and he said, "Since you hung up on me, I'm leaving your number in our system". And he hung up on me! Now every couple minutes my cell rings, it's a blocked #. I know it's him. So now he's harassing me.

I called the unblocked # to complain, but of course, all I have is his first name.

Anyone have any suggestions?

2007-10-31 14:35:12 · 6 answers · asked by Ginger R 6

my thoughts are racing, my pulse is going crazy. I think I just tor apart my dorm room. I cant stop breaking things. should I call 911? that seems excessive. I could go to hospital, butr thagt also seems exsesive. and expensive.

2007-10-31 14:35:02 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am soooooo cofused about who I am and who I want to be. I see different ppl around me, on the computer or tv and I decide I want to be like them and I cant be like them. I fail and find someone else to be like. (because I dont like who I am and alot of ppl inspire me) I have two different ways of thinking, I really can't explain it. I am shy, slow in certain areas, and self-centered. When i hear a song that compares to me and/or my life I start crying and get really depressed. Also my mom is a 75% melancholy and 25% cholaric. my dad: 75%phlegmatic and 25% melancholy. So i tend to be depressed alot. plzzzzz help!!!! I also hate school!! ANY ADVICE!???

2007-10-31 14:28:21 · 15 answers · asked by Unknown 1

I'm researching it, but I'm confused if they know WHAT happens in the body to cause this.

Can anyone help me?

2007-10-31 14:24:00 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

Just got back from seeing a Dr for anxiety that I've been living with for the last couple of years. The Dr didn't ask me any questions but prescribed effexor for me which I used about 5 years ago to deal with depression from being sexually abused as a child. I don't feel depressed, I'm just sick of feeling anxious in social situations or when I have to do things out of the norm in my everyday life and feel a little floored that I seem to back in square one when I feel I have delt with the depression and the issues that caused them. Do you think effexor is the right medication for me to be on considering I really dont feel depressed but really anxious? I'm also a little concerned about taking medication that from what I understand is long term treatment, do you think my Dr's choice in medication is correct or are there other medications out there that may be more appropriate? Thanks in advance, I just feel my Dr hasn't really understood me and need to know if this medication will help.

2007-10-31 14:15:04 · 7 answers · asked by itsame 2

My mum has schizophrenia and I'm just incredibly scared/paranoid about getting it as well.

As far as I can tell everything seems real, but obviously I wouldnt know either way and would feel a lot better if a psychiatrist actually told me that I was alright, if you know what I mean.

Whats deal with going to see a psychiatrist in this country? Are they employed by the NHS? Are they free? Im living in Scotland btw

Are all doctors employed by the NHS as well? I havent been to a doctor since i was like 7 and I'm a student now living with flatmates. Can I just walk into any doctors surgery or hospital and ask to see a doctor?

Also I have 4 older sisters all of whome seem fine, so theres technically a 50% chance that one of us will develop schizophrenia, know what I mean?

And I drink and smoke daily, and would smoke some weed from time to time.

When I was younger I suffered from depression but I dont anymore

Any other advice would be well appreciated, thanks, John

2007-10-31 14:02:20 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

Anyone..............

2007-10-31 13:45:54 · 9 answers · asked by hoobadooba 4

i have this really big issue with clowns!!! I had a really bad experience with a clown when i was six. it all started when my mom took me and my sister to the circus. now this circus isnt like circuses today where ur a millon feet away from the center in rows of seating. but this was an old fastion circus with a striped tent and and little bleachers to sit on. well anyway, there was this clown there. when i saw it i was kinda scared of it. well the clown wanted child volunteers. so he got a couple of kids up, but i didnt want to go. so he came up to me and GRABBED ME!!! he tried pulling me up but i started screaming and crying. Finally he gave up and took the little girl next to me up. well through out the whole show that clown was staring at me and glaring at me. That is why i hate clowns. Is there anyway to get over this fear. this is one of the reasons i HATE hallowen

2007-10-31 13:37:30 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

My mum has schizophrenia and I'm just incredibly scared/paranoid about getting it as well.

As far as I can tell everything seems real, but obviously I wouldnt know either way and would feel a lot better if a psychiatrist actually told me that I was alright, if you know what I mean.

Whats deal with going to see a psychiatrist in this country? Are they employed by the NHS? Are they free? Im living in Scotland btw

Also any other advice would be well appreciated, thanks, John

2007-10-31 13:32:44 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

im very vulnerable to emotion (esp. anger). I become extremely hot tempered when someone does something immoral and rude to me. For example, while driving if people do something rude to me, i cant be patient and i yell out like crazy person in my car though of course all windows are closed when shouting. And I cant really get over the emotional upset and i start to cry out all alone. I cant really help myself and all trivia happenings around me remind me of worse memories in past and worst imagination and assumption such as those people are ignoring me and humiliating me. Is it my inferior complex or persecution mania or too much self consciousness or just being unable to control my own emotion? I feel like I hate myself just like everyone does hate me, therefore I hate everyone, too. And I believe people do wrong things to me because they hate me.

I've seen psychologist before, but it didnt turn out very well. I just want to know if there's anyone whose personality is similar to mine

2007-10-31 13:21:22 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

My partner's mom passed away just recently of cancer., She was only 49 & passed away in 3 weeks . It was so sudden that I really don't know how to comprehend & both of us are beyond devastation . Please enlighten me.

2007-10-31 12:56:25 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-10-31 12:37:35 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous