Mental Health - October 2007

I just wanted to get your opinion before I go and see my doctor next week. I have anxiety and my doc. prescribed Ativan 5 mg sublingual (under the tongue for immed. effect) to take when I have an anxiety attack. I do not take it on a reg. basis, as I only take it when I have an attack which is about once a week. I was given a pres. of 30 tablets at the end of July and have taken 11 in total since then, so as you can see I am not a regular user. I have noticed now, that if I dont take one in a day or two after my anxiety attack, I am suddenly very dizzy, cannot sleep because of dizziness, have constant shakes and am nauseaus and my anxiety feels worse. Is this withdrawal? Just wanted to get your opinion as I feel worse now then I did before, and I am concerned about stopping the med. as I dont now how I would wean off of it when I am taking the lowest dose. Thanks for the help!

2007-10-30 16:01:41 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

if u get depressed and stressed do you gain weight or lose weight?

2007-10-30 15:50:34 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

everything has no pleasure just 1 thing bad after another happens. when things are going good you can almost tell something is going to hit the fans...
i dont know how people can be so happy when life is so sad and hard to cope with.
i just feel like crying most the time.
i hate having to work all the time
i have no friends
i dont want any friends
im over weight
i try to be happy but i cant
it suxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

y is every1 else so dam happy?????

iv been depressed badly for like 5 years im 22 it feels like it will NEVER get better!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

im so insecure, i just feel like crying, i cant concentrate on work!!!!!!!!

sad sad sad

2007-10-30 15:48:44 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

Can you please tell me how to make it go away! I'm on zoloft and ativan, I have been for about a week. Except I took the ativan for 2 days and it made me more anxious so I stopped taking it. I cried for like 3 hours today because I also suffer from depression. I never leave my house because when I do I have really bad anxiety and then it turns into a P/A. I've had a headache for the past week straight and I always think of the worst things, like for example an aneurysm or a brain tumor. I asked my doctor and he said its probably because of stress and tonsilitus (which he thinks I have). I just want to be able to leave my house, I want the P/A's, anxiety, and depression to go away. I WANT TO BE BACK TO NORMAL!!! If anyone knows anything they think can help me, PLEASE DO! If you went through the same problem as I am and you have gotten over it, how did you do it? Please no stupid answers, I'm really being serious...

2007-10-30 15:41:59 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm a teen, worried about my friends use of marijuana.
I don't want to sound overprotective or "lame" cause that could push them in the wrong direction.
I need to get the idea across that what they're doing could be harmful, and I don't know how.
thanks.

2007-10-30 15:32:52 · 6 answers · asked by outside opinion 1

2007-10-30 15:26:27 · 3 answers · asked by desperatehw 7

My 17 yo son has ADHD and is Bipolar. He is emotionally immature for his age as well. He has such anger issues that I really fear for him. I have found nothing that really helps him feel better. Are there any parents that have suggestions on how to help this suffering child?

2007-10-30 15:26:00 · 4 answers · asked by stargate_fruitloops 2

i never bin honest with myself since i was 2.
i need info how to know what i'm thinking about.
For years i lied to myself on every thing,
i completely forgot to NOT lie.
plz help

2007-10-30 15:11:55 · 17 answers · asked by Eric L 2

What can i do, I'm normally the crazy girl at school always smiling and always jumping around getting everyone in a good mood. But I'm not the only one noticing my friends are now starting to notice at luch they continue to ask what the matter is and i deny and say nothing because I don't know what's wrong.

Yah i hurt because of a friend i got in a fight with maybe 3 months ago but i doubt it's him.

Is it because i am maturing?

is there any kind of medication i could take for age 13?

Also i'm real shy about this.. i can't talk to anyone but two of my friends and i think they are getting a little annoyed by it.
How can i fix this?

2007-10-30 15:10:34 · 10 answers · asked by confusedscenekid 1

I know my faults and i have alot of them but i have this one I dont know how to fix.I dont like conventation I affode it like the pluge.People have stolen, lied to me and everything else and I just let it go because I hate conventation. Is there a book or anything i can get this flaw away.

2007-10-30 14:31:45 · 4 answers · asked by saveitok 6

Is it possible for someone to have Bipolar Disorder with only the mania aspect of it as apposed to both the mania and the depression?

2007-10-30 14:03:30 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

Please help! I have been having these thoughts of committing suicide for a month now and I am turning emo. (Cutting myself.) What should I do??

2007-10-30 13:53:53 · 9 answers · asked by R.I.P Casey Calvert! 3

I'll try and keep this short :)

A very good friend of mine was only 27 and killed by a drink driver two weeks ago.

After this I started over eating, stopped going to the gym (I use to go 3 hours a day), stopped going out, stopped volunteering, stopped dating, stopped seeing my friends, stopped spending an hour getting dressed in the morning haha.

I'm not super religious, and if I continued with my normal routine I wouldn't hurt anyones feelings, his family and our mutual friends wouldn't even see me while I'm at these different venues.

I'm not even crying about it as much now. My question is everyone else from his sister to his mom seem to be doing fine and have already moved on like nothing has happened. I feel odd enjoying my life when he had to die so untimely and can't be here to enjoy life.

How do I get rid of the guilt? Or can anyone give me some words of wisdom besides " he would want you to go on" haha :)

Thanks
~Still Wearing Black

2007-10-30 13:45:05 · 49 answers · asked by I Have Answers 4

Do you believe that depression is more prevalent in Western societies because people there have more time to contemplate their perceived inadequacies? In under-developed nations where survival exists on a more basic level, do you think depression is over-shadowed by a need to “just get on with it”? Think about Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs; if someone is starving or cold, they don’t have time to lie in bed and dwell on the negative. Would you agree with this? Is happiness easier to find in other parts of the world because happiness is simply a warm bed and a plate of food?

2007-10-30 12:46:19 · 2 answers · asked by Shat Splatterson 2

I have felt strong controlled anger and I love it. Has anyones elses antidepressants helped them feel anger?

2007-10-30 11:02:54 · 1 answers · asked by Scratch 1

2007-10-30 10:43:54 · 2 answers · asked by JDUB 2

My son is 9 years old and has been on Adderal XR for the last 2 years. His father is not changing insurance and brand name medications will not be covered. Does anybody know of any extended release medications that are in generic form? I know that Adderal comes in a generic but it is not extended release, which my son needs. He takes two medications and they will cost about $500.00 a month. I don't qualify for any government assistance and even went to the manufactor and couldn't get any help there either. Any suggestions???

2007-10-30 09:56:37 · 3 answers · asked by Jay's Girl 3

I have been on and off a bunch of different kinds of antidepressants for the past 2 yrs. I have tried getting off them several times, and was not successful. A few days ago, I stopped taking them again. I weened off them slowly. I went from taking 50 mg of Luvox and 75mg of Effexor, to taking 25mg of Luvox and 37.5mg of Effexor for 2 wks, then stopped completely a few days ago.

I hate being on medication. I am always tired, I feel as if I am living some unnatural life, and I have noticed that my memory has even become worse! Today, I feel like crap. I am very nervous because I really want to finally be successful at getting off meds. Should I fight this crappy feeling because in time, my brain will learn to produce antidepressant chemicals on its own?

Or should I just notice that if I am not feeling well, I just need to get back on the meds?

Will I ever be okay without medication? Will my brain ever learn to produce these chemicals on its own? :(

2007-10-30 09:18:50 · 15 answers · asked by mrr86 5

catorgeries such as panic attacks,social anxiety,ect. and if it is, is there more catorgeries it is put in.i need this information because i'm researching on this and i see different types of anxieties.

2007-10-30 08:55:12 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am on anti depressents and the are starting to work. i have been on and off these tablets and other kinds for many years.However the problem seems to be more that i have to be doing something negative to myself...from overeating,binge drinking,valium abuse. I f i am not doing one iam doing the other. not quite sure if its all just part of the process of being depressed. Any HELPFUL COMMENTS appreciated.

2007-10-30 08:49:32 · 8 answers · asked by nina 1

you hear all the time about children with the diesese
but i want to know if any of you mothers have some incoragement or ideas for me
a mother with A.D.D
how do you do it day to day....
what can i do to make everyones life better....
how do you deal with the critizum....

2007-10-30 08:46:57 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-10-30 08:43:10 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

The head of a conservative lobbying group warns that a homosexual employment bill pending in the U.S. House will "silence of people of faith" and be a "litigation nightmare
Traditional Values Coalition has been talking about the 30 orientations that the American Psychiatric Organization says exists, and that is what's going to be opening up with this term 'perceived.'"

Lafferty argues that even without the "gender identity" provision, "anyone with a non-conventional sexual orientation can claim protection under this legislation." She also says ENDA "will ultimately force people of faith to go to sensitivity training" and threatens Christian employees "who may wear a cross or talk about Christ at work."
http://www.onenewsnow.com/2007/10/tvc_enda_would_force_christian.php
Thoughts?

2007-10-30 08:34:57 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

I get mood swings too often to be normal. They happen nearly everyday, occasionally being extreme. Some of the worst "episodes" I've ever had was once I stayed up until 6am jumping and shaking and being active and really happy, I've been so depressed that I've had to get out of school, and I've picked fights with my sister and made her cry just because I was angry with her, with no real reason. I've been starving myself for the past week(but the mood swings came way before), and self-harm. I'm only 14, and I don't want to live like this. I was supposed to see a phyciatrist but she cancelled and finding another apointment is difficult. I go to a phycologist, but she said I might need to be on medication to stabilize moods. What do you think? Thanks in advance.

2007-10-30 08:22:55 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous

I need some help! I am having a tough time! My ex left me last year and I can't forget, even to this day, she has someone new and throws it in my face, i'm ugly so I can't get anyone it's ruining my life! I can't enjoy anything? I want Hypnonis to forget about her completely and the things she said? I was to looking into Hypnoses? Can I do this on my own? and how? has anyone conqered this? I have to do this or I'm gonna die!

2007-10-30 06:59:21 · 10 answers · asked by c_maragni 1

all these lil kids are so depressed all the time and they dont have anyone to talk to obviously cuz they keep posting their sadness all over YA!!!I dont remember it being this way when I was a kid,I mean we had bad days but damn!
I have a seven year old and he is happy as ever--he hates chicken.(that was meant for comedic relief)

2007-10-30 06:17:48 · 4 answers · asked by berlytea 4

anybody please give me the correct spelling

2007-10-30 06:17:04 · 3 answers · asked by neeraj w 2

2007-10-30 05:32:18 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am currently taking 37.5 mg Effexor, 75 mg Wellbutrin & 25mg of a beta blocker for anxiety attacks. I've recently been reading up on herbal remedies instead, and picked up some Valerian, vitamin B complex & St John's Wort, but I'm worried about how to try these and go off the prescriptions eventually. Anyone else out there go from prescription to herbal for anxiety with success and how did you do it?

2007-10-30 05:00:13 · 3 answers · asked by dobiqueenx2 2

2007-10-30 04:42:15 · 2 answers · asked by randys416 1