Mental Health - November 2007

I have been so stressed over different events that have been going on in my life, I have been snaping at people, and that is not the kind of person I want to be. What can I do or take that will help my stress.

2007-11-19 16:18:54 · 4 answers · asked by Computer 1

I was beaten hard by my father when I was as early as 2 years old until I was 12. The beating includes lifting and throwing me hard anywhere,hitting my head with a hammer,belt,etc. until I get bruise.even remembered going to school with a concealer to hide the bruises in my face.
In my teenage years I was sexually harassed by my Uncle,that includes saying dirty things/words that I can't take.He watches me take a shower through a window,teaching me do dirty things.

I know you will say why did I let him do that to me..I don't have the courage.I'm scared that if I talk about it, it will just make things worse.

I didn't get any help.I thought I am okay and thought I already forgave them for whatever t caused me.I am 26 y/o now, with a 5 y/o daughter. Sometimes I feel bad and so depressed. I always think about those incidents and feel sorry for my self.

Like now I feel like crying coz my husband is abandoning me,I don't know what to do,I don't want to say or do anything. I am lost.

2007-11-19 15:42:52 · 9 answers · asked by momi 3

'someone' i know is suicidal and that person cutts... she will not see anyone in person so i was wondering if there is anyplace online to talk to someone that can help her. she wont see nayone face to face because she does not want her parents or anyone to know. so if you can can you please list URL's or links to some sites or advice on here on what i can do to help her or stuff she can read on here. please i dont want to loose my best friend but i cant tell anyone. THANKS!!!!!!!

2007-11-19 14:09:39 · 5 answers · asked by ekko d 1

Just got out of a mental hospital for angry @ school, trying to choke a girl per the principal, threw a chair down, defiant. I had enough, took him to the hospital per his new therapist who hasn't seen him yet, was in 5 days, dr. took him off risperdol, still on clonidine for night 0.1mg, & now on tofranil 25mg, 2 @ night. Still angry, defiante. Brushing teeth b/4 bed, said this is a knife & acted out slitting his throat, thinks he is stupid, said hurt me, hurt me, banging his head on his pillow, but I laughed & kept him in a good mood so he wouldn't get angry, has ADHD, Anxiety & Impulsivity. Sweet smart boy. Doesn't like himself. In special ed, slow learner, developmental delay since 1yrs. old, dad moved to AZ, saw dad last week for moms funeral, didn't let him go. Sat. night got mad, we were playing cards cuz I looked @ the tv, didnt talk to me rest of night, no kiss @bed, or last night, I give him hugs, lovin! Mad @ his haircut, said he will cut my hair off when I am sleeping.

2007-11-19 13:50:55 · 26 answers · asked by pinky 1

ok, so were doing a socials presntation on monday
and i stutter, latley ive been doing it more often
its going to be a 5 minute presentation but its gonna feel like a hour,
so im wondering..
should i not come to school or do it?
when i do present i get really nervous and start shivering like crazy,
and there are some pretty rude people @ school
im in grade 10
the teacher is aware of the problem, but he still makes me try
and if i do call in sick, i dont want my partner to get mad
most of my friends already know that i stutter, but some dont

2007-11-19 13:28:06 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

I went to a seminar on Saturday and the facility's director made a five minute lecture on why Schizophrenia was the most serious of all mental illneses. I tried to get a word in edgewise, but she talked fast and hard.
I believe that any serious mental illness cannot be any more serious than any other ..... all are debilitating. I certainly know that Bi-Polar Disorder can present psychotically, so it would have the very same symptoms as Schizophrenia.
I have known Schizophrenics who were totally out of touch with the world, but I also have known many people with Bi-Polar Disorder who have been delusional enough to believe they could do such things as fly (like Superman) off a building.
Both illnesses have periods of paranoia, and perhaps some people have a less severe form of one of the diseases, or maybe one is on correct medications and one is not.
But, I want to know if I am incorrect. Is Schizophrenia more serious than Bi-Polar Disorder (Manic Depression) ?

2007-11-19 12:15:25 · 18 answers · asked by SpongebobRoundpants 5

My family had suspicions, so i took an online test (I'm not judging just by that.) I got a very high score on the test. It said severe depression.
I havn't been to the doctors yet.
Should I be going to school? What's making me depressed is that my mum is getting into trouble because I can't seem to get up for school and she's on her last warning before court. So the circle keeps going round. I feel helpless.

2007-11-19 12:07:22 · 10 answers · asked by Blank B 1

I have a thing with self esteem.

I am a dude, but I have it with like...for example, I have really big troubles talking to the girl who I like -alot-.
The thing is, I can tlak to her when she talks to me...I am always just telling myself that if I actually talk to her...I will be shotdown, or just ignored overall.

I wasn't really sure about my self esteem issues until I got around 8th grade when people was humoring themselves by calling me fatty, fatass, fatso...you name it.


My main thing is, is there an easy solution to helping/fixing my self esteem problems?

If so...may I see?


~Thanks.

2007-11-19 11:27:38 · 5 answers · asked by //Shook. 3

A couple of years ago I was trying to weed out some old stuff. I went through some boxes, and threw away a lot of junk, but I must have gotten carried away. I ended up giving away most of my childhood books, and also some games and puzzles etc. I have never in my life regretted anything so much. It is physically affecting me. I feel sick, I have anxiety, and I think about my UNBELIEVABLY STUPID decision EVERY single day. I can't get away from it.

I should also mention I am becoming an elementary school teacher, so my life has become all about childhood and childrens literature, etc. So this is a constant reminder of what I did. I feel so guilty. I hate myself. I don't think I will ever forgive myself for this. I feel like the little girl from "For Better or Worse" Christmas cartoon - the girl who lost her precious bunny. The only difference is that I didn't lose my books, I chose to give them away!! And they meant so much. I can't believe how stupid I was. Please help.

2007-11-19 09:57:41 · 6 answers · asked by Shell_27 2

Hello,
I'm writing a short story, and I would like to know if a legal guardian of a teenager (between the ages of fifteen and seventeen) who had attempted suicide (but failed) could commit the child to a mental hospital against their will? What would happen in that situation?
Any information you can give me would be extremely helpful.
Thank you very much for your time,
Henrietta

2007-11-19 08:34:13 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

So I've been increasing my chakra over the past couple weeks, and I'm getting pretty good at spinning my psy wheel.

I'm only beginning to lift objects with my mind, so bear with me.

There's the stupid possum in my yard that I want to get rid of, however, I do not want to touch it, see it die, or deal with the body.

So I'm thinking about killing it with my mind, then lifting it with my mind across the yard, out into the alleyway, where I'll never see it again.

Suggestions?

2007-11-19 08:32:29 · 14 answers · asked by Matt B 1

I have suffered from depression, or at least believe I have, for the last 2-3 years. I just got off medication about 2-3 wks ago because I hate being on chemicals, and the side effects were awful. I wanted to try being natural.

I am always so sensitive, and overemotional. A few months ago I ended my first serious relationship for reasons out of my control, and till this day I can't talk about it without crying. One of my childhood best friends was killed 3 yrs ago, and I still am extremely sensitive to it. My other friends who were friends with her as well, of course loved her dearly, but can talk about it without crying. When something bad happens to me, I feel like I overexaggerate everythuing, and my whole world crashes down. I can't help it.

I feel much better with regards to the depression. I do not feel like I have black cloud over my life anymore, when I used to. But I often get teary-eyed just from a song and want to break down
Is this a symptom of depression?

2007-11-19 08:15:35 · 8 answers · asked by mrr86 5

Something that i hate about myself is that im too sensitive(way too sensitive)... I know im stronger deep inside but i just cant help it... I tell myself dont cry, u are stronger than this, but it doesent work... I just want to be stronger and not have to worry about crying anymore for watever it is... What can i do???... I need ur help please... Thank You...

2007-11-19 07:44:00 · 6 answers · asked by babygurl4lifey 2

2007-11-19 07:33:04 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-11-19 07:18:06 · 35 answers · asked by japanese_beginner 1

i have been suffering from depression for about 2 years now, its not as bad as it was but everytime i feel i do something slightly wrong i really get upset and feel useless so unless i do everything just right and keep everybody happy then i feel this way about myself and cry, its like anything that goes wrong around i blame myself. will my life always be like this or will i get out of this (please dont tell me that i need to do something to help myself because since this started ive had councelling, i now work as a carer for the physically disabled and head injury victims and i really enjoy it, i have reached nvq2 in care and now at college doing a diploma, i also have 2 children, so i am trying) i am also on cipralex. will i ever stop feeling this way or is it true that once you have had depression you will never get out of it completely. proffessional answers please.

2007-11-19 07:00:36 · 19 answers · asked by . 3

2007-11-19 06:36:29 · 5 answers · asked by Edith Anne 4

2007-11-19 05:33:40 · 6 answers · asked by Qiana H 1

Hi, I am working on a paper about how the media views Ritalin. Ritalin does help those who ARE diagnosed with ADHD but does damage to those who are not diagnosed with ADHD (whether they have ADHD or not). I know this drug has been used the same way as cocaine and as a study aid because I have done research while prepping for my paper. Those who are being prescribed Ritalin can say that it helps in school because they can work harder on their studies and STAY FOCUSED. These people don't get smarter automactically because they're on Ritalin; they just work harder: this is how they get the good/improved grades! The top drugs used for ADHD are Adderall and Ritalin because they have been approved by the FDA other non-approved drugs would be considered potentially dangerous, even fatal. So once again folks how is Ritalin view today in the media, in the public, and by those taking it? C'mon I know you want to challenge me!

2007-11-19 05:05:53 · 2 answers · asked by rhapsody11 2

2007-11-19 03:45:35 · 43 answers · asked by gleaming_gem 1

2007-11-19 03:28:52 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am feeling terrible today, i just feel like i want to die, but i know i cant because my wife and 2 children love me. I have had 2 breakdowns before and my depression is getting so bad that i can feel myself going again. Im doing everything i can Group Therapy, counseilling and its just not working. Anyone with any ideas on how im going to make this?

2007-11-19 03:02:46 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-11-19 01:43:52 · 17 answers · asked by ? 4

Can anyone recommend an excellent psychologist/therapist in Rochester NY? Any highly recommended person would be great, but particularly one good in cognitive, marital therapy and/or issues related to borderline personality as well.

2007-11-19 01:20:01 · 2 answers · asked by robert b 1

i have really got to the end of my tether, every person in my life has let my down some how or lied to me. i am not just talking about boyfriends, but friends, family, every1. i can sit and think for hours on end , trying to remember 1 person who has never disappointed me and i still cannot. i am thinking of trying to change my personality because it seems that everything good things happens to bad people, and cannot take getting hurt anymore. ANY words of wisdom will be welcomed with open arms.

2007-11-19 01:00:40 · 18 answers · asked by M 3

When someone close to you is depressed and won't tell you what is the problem, what do I do? He is prone to depression but this is the first one he has had since he has been with me. We have been together for years. We have just moved in together. I feel that because my family are overbearing and strict with me it is partly my fault he is depressed even though he says it isn't. What can I do to help him and to stop myself from getting down as well?

2007-11-19 00:49:09 · 11 answers · asked by Different 2

its not just the Monday morning feeling, I seriously feel awful. We have had a really bad year in our family and I think it is finally getting to me. What do you suggest.

2007-11-19 00:40:55 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

I've already done some research and from what I have found, taking things like fish oil, algae and st. johns wort are supposed to help. I would really appreciate it though if someone could give me some more information on these or suggest something else without getting to scientific on me. Thanks.

2007-11-19 00:36:47 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I work overnights. but even on my nights off, I cant sleep for more than 3 hours at a time. usually, I sleep for 3 hours after work, until my daughters wake up. then I sleep for 3-4 more hours when my husband gets home from work. Im always tired, my energy comes in short bursts, then im so tired, I cant even think. When I wake up im always VERY hungry and thirsty.
even if I stay up all day with no naps, Ill go to sleep exsausted. then ill wake up 2 hours later, ill eat something. do something. mabey the computer because no one else is up. then ill go back to sleep for 2-3 more hours. how can I go to sleep and stay asleep all night, on my nights off? Is this a sleep disorder?

2007-11-19 00:25:24 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

if you know places or websites pls help me...or suggestions to be confident

2007-11-19 00:19:09 · 5 answers · asked by Blair Waldorf 5