Mental Health - October 2007

He want stay at home and when at home he pesters me and the kids to death. He has trouble concentrating at work. He sometimes turns to drugs to calm him down. He uses crack to calm himself. He gets mean and just yells at us for no reason when he's been using. I not sure if he gets on medicine for his ADHD will it stop the drug use because then he wouldn't need it no more. I need advice please!

2007-10-04 06:12:33 · 17 answers · asked by momof6 3

I keep blowing up at work and either getting fired or walking out on my jobs. Then I go home and get depressed. Sometimes I think I can fix the whole worlds problems, and when people don't listen to me, that's when I blow up at work.
I keep getting lower paying jobs because of this.
I'm 51 but this has been happening since junior high, (middle school) I think.

2007-10-04 04:55:51 · 3 answers · asked by nursesr4evr 7

I've been to my GP, who has given me all the help she can. I've been refered to the CMHT for an assessment, but I think they might say that I'm not ill enough for help like they did last time. There is no one else my GP can refer me to.

Where else can I get help from?

I'm trying to cope with severe clinical depression, generalised anxiety disorder, social phobia, compulsive overeating disorder and alcoholism.

I already attend Alcoholics Anonymous meetings.

2007-10-04 04:45:56 · 9 answers · asked by Sansetsu 1

I had an assessment with the Community Mental Health Team on the 17th September. At the assessment, the lady said she'd call within a week. She didn't. I phoned the CMHT the other day, who said they'd send me a letter within 10 - 15 days. I've still not heard anything.

Last time they did this, they eventually got back to me saying that I wasn't ill enough and they couldn't help me.

Is that what they are going to do this time?!

I don't know what I'll do if they say that. I suppose I'll go back to my GP and tell her that there is no point me being on a useless medication and coming to see her every month when there is nothing they can do and I won't be returning or taking medication any more.

2007-10-04 04:30:31 · 7 answers · asked by Sansetsu 1

like how a homeless person would feel.I feel guilty if I am not thankful for what I have ,when I think how homeless people must feel.I think that is REAL lonliness and depression.to have nobody,to be so ill,you let everything go,and you end up on the street,cold,hungry.

2007-10-04 04:23:32 · 14 answers · asked by I dont know 4

I feel like I have no motivation to do anything. I just graduated for a descent college. The last year I went to college I was finishing up my major had a huge course load. I was doing martial arts an hour every day and working out another hour everyday. I didn't sleep late on weekends. I came home for the summer and stuff started falling apart. Have you ever seen the movie office space? I wasn't working out as much, due to the fact I have to help with my family's business, I wasn't getting home from work till like midnight and not going to sleep till four AM and sometimes not going to sleep. Just recently the summer has wound down (beginning of september). I feel tired, groggy, I can't concentrate, I can't think, I don't feel like working out. I don't know whether it has to do with the fact that my sleep and life patern was screwed up over the summer or the fact that I have no idea what I want to do with my life is making me depressed.

2007-10-04 04:02:35 · 7 answers · asked by DMan 2

Hi, I'm 20, and currently in my third year of university. Basically, I developed a stuttering problem in 9th grade, which led me to become withdrawn and antisocial. It didn't help too, that I had a history of friends abandoning me prior to that as well. I tried to socialize with people, which led some of them to laugh at my stutter or give me weird looks. These days, I don't really have any friends except for a few online, but they seem too busy to talk. And my lonliness...is tearing me apart because I love to socialize and walking around campus is painful because I notice people laughing and having fun w/o me. I can't confide in my parents for they'll assume it to be excuses, and the anti-depressants I took several years ago helped alot, but we really can't afford to keep paying for them. I thought about suicide before, but there's this inner strength i guess, that tells me that eventually, things will be okay. I don't know what to do now, and any advice would be greatly appreciated.

2007-10-04 03:30:10 · 8 answers · asked by Kevin 1

2007-10-04 01:43:37 · 7 answers · asked by flirtz1984 1

Depressive Episode...... (Feels like a Re-Run..) From 1998 to 2005 I used EFFEXOR on & off... & it worked pretty well for the most part (like 85% of the time maybe).....

Last year I switched off it & onto what has currently turned into:

Prozak-60mg
Buispare-10mg (might not be spelled right)
Lithium-600mg

This has worked SOMEWHAT... but not seemingly as well & as consistent as EFFEXOR....

I had gone off of Effexor in 2005 cause it seemed it had worn off BUT now that it has been out of my system for a while SHOULD I go back to it....??

I REALIZE I NEED TO SEE A DOCTOR....etc etc... BUT if that had been working out well up to now I WOULDN'T be asking for your help...

So please share w/ me what you might suggest for this CASE STUDY.....

THANK YOU......!!!!!!!!!

2007-10-04 01:21:00 · 7 answers · asked by FLOSS 2

Last Friday my 16 year old son passed away. He had been to the doctor twice that week. It was strange because he has been to the doctor probably 5 times his entire life. My mother found him face down in his bed Friday evening, he never had a chance. No signs of trauma or drug use.

He was healthy, not on drugs and was very happy in life. I spoke to the medical examiner and other medical specialists and it is likely that I will never know the cause of death.

I am also expectling a new baby in December.

Does anyone know how to ease the pain? My wife and family have been excellent but I still feel like my soul has been ripped out.

2007-10-03 22:12:51 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm doing a research about drug addiction and I just want to know which kinds of prescription drugs are most abused by Americans. Answers are highly appreciated. Thank you.

2007-10-03 20:49:04 · 4 answers · asked by brad 1

I wondered if anyone felt like me.

I did not tell anyone that I was actively suicidal. It was only a couple of months ago that I told my doctor. That was a mistake for me. I didn't want to put the burden on anyone. People who are truely suicidal, I would think they wouldn't tell anyone. Or maybe I'm the only one who thinks that way.

2007-10-03 20:31:31 · 16 answers · asked by byee77777 2

Hi,

I'm a 12 year old guy, but recently, i've been feeling really depressed. My mum FORCES me to exercise everyday and signed me up for THOUSONDS of sports activities such as running, and I feel really bad about myself, ecspecially that i have a twin, and my mum, my dad and all of my friends compare me to him . My mum has been cutting down our meals too, which upsets me even more.I feel really bad about myself, and I no longer eat lunch scince I'm constanly keeping the money my Mum gives me and I'm starting to skip meals, and whenever i do eat something, i try to throw it up. It doesn't always work, but i regret eating it. I like to be alone, and I hate it when people touch or hug me, and I often find myself in my bedroom twirling around a kitchen knife, i sometimes even consider stabbing myself, but I know i wouldnt. My self esteem is very low, I can't change it and I don't know what do..

2007-10-03 20:26:40 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am 12 years old and have panioc dissordere. i think up the craziest thuings and it makes me sick. like right now im i woke up, and i got super vervous. I keep thinking, 'what if i become a murderer or something when im older' ahha and trust me im not the killing type of person. its actually humorous but I'm really depressed and im shaking like you can't beilve. I could hardly type. So please help! anyone out there with me?

2007-10-03 20:21:45 · 18 answers · asked by Alexx 2

Im not even sure if this is an illness but what would it be called: Pretty much a young child of about (5-10) cannot talk. Well, he has the capacity to talk but he choses not to. Does this have a name?

2007-10-03 19:04:57 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have no one...just me, my husband, and my daughter in my little world. I've seen my doctor and my pastor. My doctor just wants to sedate me on anti-depressants and my pastor says that when I'm ready, to come and see him. I don't want to talk. Talking does NOTHING! I get up, feed my daughter, take my daughter here, take here there, feed her again, clean, clean, clean......life sucks!

2007-10-03 19:00:34 · 7 answers · asked by Mom of One in Wisconsin 6

2007-10-03 18:56:43 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

I used to be a highly motivated person who was always on top of things, but over the years, my depression has become worse and I hardly have enough motivation to even feed myself. It's awful. I used to have so many hopes and dreams, but when you can hardly take care of yourself, those hope and dreams fade away. Anyone else here in the same position? I am 21 and am trying to attend college, in case you were wondering. And nobody understands this lack of motivation…I’m just labeled as a sloth.

P.S. - What really sucks is that I can't take antidepressants anymore because none of them work and I have a heart arrhythmia. Eventually, I was given Adderall which REALLY helped, but it screws with my heart, so no meds for me. Isn't that funny? You finally run into the perfect medication but you can't take it! Life is so cruel.

2007-10-03 18:43:20 · 10 answers · asked by Ben 3

I've tried cognitive behavioral therapy, but being an introspective person who read college psychology text books as a child, it was a bit too obvious to be effective and other therapies don't appeal to me for various reasons.

I do attempt a healthy diet, regular excercise, a proper sleep habit and engaging in activities in which I have enjoyed including the arts.

I don't believe in herbal remedies for real problems therefore they won't work for me.

I left meds as a last resort and had a bad reaction to the first antidepressant I tried (Prozac). Basically, depression + excessive energy = a maddening hell. I quit after 6 months and stop seeing my psychiatrist and have been surviving for the last three years, but my depression is rearing it's ugly head again and my partner has suggested I try again with the meds...

How long did it take you? Did you have a mad reaction to one drug and find another helped?

2007-10-03 18:39:37 · 8 answers · asked by some female 5

I keep thinking that i should kill myself..i could not stop thinking of that..what can help me stop thinking of those?

2007-10-03 18:07:26 · 12 answers · asked by Pwincess FaFa 1

i have a stutter, when im alone i talk fine. i can talk to family usually pretty good, just that if i talk to other people my stutter kicks in and if i present i get soooo nervous and shake but i try to talk semi slow and dont stutter that much. i can read in class ok but i have a problem with the first word im reading but after that its all good. anyone have advice or anything?

im 18 and just starting college so it might tottally mess up my career if i stutter so that makes me so nervous because i want to be able to get a good job but that might interfere.

2007-10-03 17:31:38 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

i just read a book called "The Best little Girl in the World" and near the end, there was a girl in treatment who bragged a lot about being so thin and the best "anorexic" this same girl was caught using some sort of stick that - i think - would put air into your stomach and make you throw up. what are those sticks called?

(i wanna write a story about eating disorders and just had a question about those lil stick things)

2007-10-03 17:09:26 · 4 answers · asked by horizon 4

My life is crap these days. I'm 22 and I don't have any direction. My relationships really suffer because of my on and off behavior. Sometimes I just can't stand anyone and I don't want to do anything. I feel like I'm constantly giving (emotionally) when I'm around others and it just wears me out after awhile. I never get what I want in return from others, whether it's friendship relationships or serious guy relationships I try to have. I'm extremely lonely inside because of this. I always feel like i'm on the outside, looking in. I'm tired of it. I never used to be like this. I think I have an addictive personality. I hate being by myself, even if it's hanging out with people I don't even really like, it's better than being alone. And, I'm usually bored out of my mind unless i'm drinking, doing coke, drinking tons of caffiene, or having sex. Those are the only things that make me feel ALIVE in life. I can't explain it. What is wrong with me? What can I do to stop the way I am? Thanks.

2007-10-03 17:05:32 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

have been smoking weed for 4 yearsevery day, and quit 2 months ago, and did exstasy 1 year once a week, 3 years ago, now for the past month i have been having symptoms that are driving me crazy, i think i am going crazy, i think it is bipolar, I have mood swing all day sometimes more often sometimes less, it depends on the people i talk to , i can get put down very quickly by somebody and instead for finding a way to stand up for myselfe i take it personaly and start thinking about what the person said and what should i say and i star having a little dialog in my head and i start getting realy mad at this person, and start getting crazy, friends of mine start noticing and kinda start stayin away from me, i start liking staying by myselfe, have my own way of doing thinks. now i know thgat the weed can make me a little crzay after stopping it, and that the ecstasy can increse my worries but I think it is getting more seriouce. I have an appointment with a psychiatrist.

2007-10-03 17:01:54 · 6 answers · asked by The Blade23 1

is anybody on Zoloft. i was taking this anti for post natal depression 5 years ago, and it totally spaced me out, then i started taking it again 6 months ago, and i am totally confused on it. I thought its supposed to help me, but all it does, is make me crazier, more docile, and anti-social.
Is anybody having an dramas with this drug, is there something better?

2007-10-03 16:56:42 · 7 answers · asked by missyrocks! 2

i see a psychiatrist, also i've been on several others before but my depression never seems to fully go away.

2007-10-03 16:49:17 · 15 answers · asked by k 2

just curious...

2007-10-03 16:48:05 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

My 41 year old uncle has autism and is trying to live on his own after my grandma was moved to a nursing home. My family feels that his living on his own is crucial for his self esteem. Does anyone know if the state of Minnesota offers any financial help if we should need it down the road?

2007-10-03 16:25:49 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

im only 14 and i think i have bi polar..my mom is poor so how can i get a phycologist and i don't anybody to know..how am i gonna get help??do i have to wait till i get my own job..my life feels like ****

2007-10-03 16:14:29 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

ok i took him to the vet cuz they had to do some ear cleaning and had to sedation on him.im like ok only 2 hours without him.wenn i came home, i was all sad and stuff, i was all blank and plain. i was like -_-
so i wen to go pick him up cuz they said to pick him up at 6 so i went and they had closed it was 5:45.i was so mad, and i called their emergency number and said then i will have too pick him up tomorow at 8 am.the same time the bell rings for school .so i cant even live without my dog.once i went on a 1 day vacation to arizona,had to leav him home with my older brother.i was crying all on the way to arizona,the whole time i wasnt eating and stuff.soo wat do u think im crazy or just care about my dog soo much.i cant even slleep witout him

2007-10-03 16:01:00 · 10 answers · asked by young lovee. <33 3