Mental Health - October 2007

today in church, i was fully prepared to go, to sign my confirmation thing, but I was supposed to sign it in front of everyone. so im thirteen, and i was with my friends, and we all sat down with our parents. once we did, we sang along and all, and once the priest said "now we will have our confiramtion kids and their parents" BUT he called us by our names seperetly. i felt scared, and my anxiety came to me, and it felt horrible. i was the second person to be called. my dad and i went up there, and i signed and all, and we were supposed to stand up after in a line, and we did. i couldnt help to look at the audience, so i asked my friends mom if i could use the bathroom, (IN FRONT OF THE WHOLE CHURCH, I LEFT TO USE THE BATHROOM)i only did because i felt nervous and was about to puke. the people sitting down looked like this the whole entire time :O

it was embarrasing. i have taken lexapro since summer, and its worked, but today it messed me up...
was this wrong? i couldnt help it.

2007-10-28 09:14:40 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

.... in the Mental Health category?

2007-10-28 08:37:58 · 12 answers · asked by grate_groove 2

In early 2006, January, my aunt died

It devastaed my family and myself, at the time I was on olanzapine but was feeling its effects wearing off.

At the end of 2006, I was put on abilifiy, but I still have rarely taken it for the year I am supposed to have because of the side effects I felt.

However, now I am noticing I am getting extremely angry and painfully unhappy, a serious lack of peace.

I am even feeling suicidal, althoguh I don't think I will go through with it.

My question is, is the abilifiy likely to alleivate my pain to some extenet and should I begin taking it immediately? Because I feel unhappy 24 7 and have broke down privtaely a few times

2007-10-28 08:27:13 · 3 answers · asked by Exacerbate 1

And I really need something to pick me up. I'm kinda circling the drain here.
I'm just kinda worried because when I get like this I tend to spiral downwards uncontrollably, and that never usually ends well.
Anybody got any ideas?
I dont even know what I'm asking to be honest...

2007-10-28 08:11:03 · 36 answers · asked by Anonymous

I know I get the blues in the Winter and so does my boyfriend - in fact he is a bit down just now and if this helps, I would be really greatful for any suggestions and advice from anybody who uses them and what they think of them. Thanks in advance. This is a serious question unfortunately.

2007-10-28 08:06:28 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

The reactions and feelings towards the mentally ill or mental disorders, vairies from culture to culture. In OUR society, mental illness is looked upon as a joke, or something that is disgusting or should be pityed. I'm not saying that EVERYONE feels this way, but a vast majority do.

*Thought Disorders:
-Schizophrenia
-Psychotic Disorder

*Affective Disorders
-Major Depression
-Mania
-Bipolar Disorder

*Panic Disorders
-Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
-PTSD
-Personality Disorders

These are only a few of many that our Society looks down on as a disruption or threat to us. If you think differently, then by all means prove me wrong. But time and time again, comedians have used Mental Illness as their main act, because we think its funny. Carlos Mencia (love him!), is one of the main ones right now.

Any proof agreeing or even proving wrong my theory is welcomed.

2007-10-28 08:01:00 · 18 answers · asked by Dee 2

I no longer am able to sleep in, it really sucks because on weekends its nice to get a long nights sleep but ill stay up late on the weekends and then wake up early getting maybe 6-7 hours of sleep if I'm lucky.

2007-10-28 07:58:14 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have depression twice. the first ended in 2 weeks and the second already started 2 days ago. Please don't tell me why I have it. It's a long story. Any advice to end my depression? Do you have it before? if so, why? How long did it last? Thanks so much and no stupid or pervert answers! I'm really upset right now. Also please be honest! Don't lie in this question. I'm looking for truthful answers! Thanks so much for helping me!

2007-10-28 07:56:18 · 10 answers · asked by ♫Di [Pro-Love, Anti-Hate]♫ 7

Hello, I am new here and I'm hoping someone can help me. This looks like a great place to receive just that. I've been going through a bit of a problem recently :( and I'm looking for someone who can maybe offer me some insight.

It is quite a bit to write down here, so I was wondering if anyone out there can help a lady out with her issue.

I would GREATLY appreciate it.

Thank you kindly,
MissLadyAngel

2007-10-28 06:40:54 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm a 21 years old female and I often feel like I act like I'm 3 years old. I whine, sometimes cry and throw temper tantrums. I talk like a 3 year old sometimes - mostly around my boyfriend. I'm very dependant. I'm very silly, just over all I feel like I'm a very young child inside. Can anyone relate, or does anyone have any suggestions, or know what this is called?

2007-10-28 06:02:11 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-10-28 05:40:44 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

been on an airplane. Now that I have a grandchild, my son and daughter-in-law want me to go to Disney World with them. I do not want to take the train or drive.

I'm claustraphobic and have anxiety. I'm not afraid of dying so that isn't the issue.

2007-10-28 04:45:37 · 6 answers · asked by vtt7 1

I am suffering from a very severe depression and I am also having panic attacks. I been on so many different medications and none of them help me to feel any better. I figured maybe a hypnotist will help me to feel better. Can anyone here tell me if you or anyone you know have ever seen a hypnotist before and had them to really help you come out of a very painful time in your life? Also do you think Tranquilizer pillls will be helpful for me? I seriously need help because I can't continue to live my life this way.

2007-10-28 04:33:07 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

tomorow i have to go on stage i am so scared i get nervouse i want to look confident and i want to be confident can someone plz help me

2007-10-28 03:31:33 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

Must be nice to be oblivious to the harsh reality of life though. Unfortunately Depression is VERY real-and VERY Deadly. Tragically, at least 15% of sufferers end their pain by ending their lives. Suicide. THIS is the reality of Depression. Real enough for them? Sad really.I suppose they deserve our pity.One day, they may just find out just how real it really is, only after losing their own Son or Daughter to Depression.Refusing to get them Professional help, the Child dies as a result.Guilt is also a Life sentence. Depression is a Killer, and rising in epidemic proportions.Our youth in particular are Dying here! What do they say to this? Oh well, if only they'd taken their advice in the first place?Heard this before?"Just pull yourself together""Control yourself"Be Strong""All you need to do is focus on the positive"Who do they think they are...God?

Wake up! This is FACT,not FAIRY-TALE, as so many of them elude to.

Sickening isn't it. LITERALLY...

2007-10-28 00:57:09 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

yea, i sometimes bite myeslf when i'm upset or stressed....over the summer i was realy bad and almost always had burses that no1 noticed on me.

on monday i'll have gone 3wks without doing it.....but yesterday and today, i reallyyyy want to..im not sure why. its hard not to.

why is this such a hard habit to break? i'm scared i might crack again. this is the best ive done over the 3mo ive been trying to stop. ever.

everything i've been doing to stop(mainly, chewing gum so i cant chew my hands, but distraction too) hasnt been working. I've been havin panic atacks too. probaby cuz i've been so stressed about stoping.

need help. please help me. please?

2007-10-28 00:50:44 · 8 answers · asked by Crazygirl ♥ aka GT 6

Were you a member of a Boy or Girl Scout Troop growing up? If you were what was the best part of that experiance? If it was the camping... was it with the troop at a local camp area ....or was it your trip to a BSA Council Orgainized Camp Area? How many of you did your first service to the community as a member of a scout troop? Or took you first steps at fund raising in support of your troop? Do you still actively support scouting in your area? How sucessful is your local troop or council today?

2007-10-27 23:45:27 · 2 answers · asked by recallthis2004 3

This is not a shot ,but what is wrong with being depressed. Alot of people seem to have the idea i'm alittle depressed and stress take some pills to solve the problem. Even if your extremely depressed why don't they try to find ways for people to express , examine and deal with their issues instead of poping pills. Their can be beauty in sadness too. It's just an emotion like any other. It's just seems like where almost being taught to fear it instead of trying to explore and come to deal with them. Any thoughts. To me it seems like the same reason to some degree why people smoke dope to any other hard drug to feel good and escape their problem. I'm not trying to be little people's issues I've just notice one person says their depressed . You'll end up getting alot of people saying take a pill to help.

2007-10-27 22:12:03 · 5 answers · asked by killer kitty 2

I have been taking this medicine since may of this year, and while it has helped to control my anxiety, the physical affects are hard to deal with. I have been trying to get my doctor to help me get off or switch the medicine....but I havent had any luck. I have been doing some research on my own, and found that lorazepam should not be taking for longer than 4months...y is that? Is there anyone out there that been in my shoes....please share your advice. I really to need to get off this medicine.

2007-10-27 21:35:14 · 1 answers · asked by fieldsdarryl 1

i feel really down and depressed. Just a little while ago i was talking to my sister and i was like "i don't know why but i feel so down" and then seconds later i started crying. so i just went to the bath room because i couldn't stop myself. I don't even know why i was crying....and i'm crying now too and i can't stop. I mean theres stuff going on but still i don't think i should be this emotional. I know it something anyone can really help me with but i thought i' just see what every1 though about my episode.

thanks for reading.

2007-10-27 20:46:07 · 10 answers · asked by Sofia 1

is freaking out before or during an oral presentation mean u have an anxiety disorter

2007-10-27 18:54:33 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

is this an ego issue?

2007-10-27 18:38:34 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

The older my step-kids get the more I see their biological mother come out in them. She gave up her rights this year, so how can I help them move on without being harsh. It hurts so bad to know that they had to go through all they went through. I just want to help and not hurt them anymore than they have already been hurt & I am scared that the oldest girl is starting to develop BPD. She is so much like her mom & I can't fix it! I feel like I'm going crazy myself, sometimes worring about all of this.

2007-10-27 18:26:58 · 6 answers · asked by DawnChey 2

They labeled me as bipolar and I see a psychiatrist ,and he has me on all kinds of meds. I also see a one on one therapist. I still fear going places,like to the grocery store, or some days I don't want to leave my house. When I do go to stores or in public,I feel like I'm having a heart attach,get all sweaty,the fight or flight mode, I just have to leave that place,,even if I'm in line with a cart full,,,I leave it and get out of there. My doctor asked me "what do you think would happen to you if you stayed" My response was I would DIE..!!

2007-10-27 18:21:44 · 7 answers · asked by **MoonLite** 1

Im grade 11 in higschool Im not talkative and Im semi shy but I feel like I lack self esteem. I have trouble crossing the street becasue I feel uneasy who is looking at me, I dont find myself as attractive as I hear... I have trouble initiating convos with girls....

Im a wreck.

2007-10-27 18:16:07 · 6 answers · asked by Ge1st 1

Are there any books or sites that I could access for help? General Groups? What did you find to help you?

Please I am NOT Christian so Bible based stuff isn't help.

2007-10-27 17:01:53 · 6 answers · asked by Praire Crone 7

i cant frigging stop.
i cut and cut untill my wrist is compeletly raw and i have to wear stuff that covers it.

whats wrong with me?

why cant i stop, and why do i do it?
should i get help? how do i tell my parents?

2007-10-27 16:51:40 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-10-27 16:28:05 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous

I need advice on what to do when I feel the need to self-harm to stop me doing this!

2007-10-27 15:09:20 · 8 answers · asked by cerial4 1

do you ever get that feeling?

2007-10-27 15:08:34 · 8 answers · asked by the girl ♥ 4