Mental Health - November 2007

I know this must sound very weird- but I feel both sad and happy at the same time today.

I didn't believe, before now, that it was possible.

Why am I feeling this way?

Well...

I am happy, because I know that God loves me. My relationship with God has become closer and deeper. My family loves me. I have a decent job. I am working. I am sort of young (32), and pretty healthy.

But I am sad, because I don't have all the things I want in life- and I am having a little bit of trouble getting along with my Fiance. She and I are preparing to be married...but we have some things that are very concerning to me.

For one thing: I want a Camaro really badly. But my Fiance thinks I am obsessed, and it is unhealthy. She thinks I need therapy because I want a hot rod. But I admit the truth- it is more than a desire.

And, I am very worried about money. She and I aren't on the same page, it seems, when it comes to how we should handle our finances.

Comments? Advice? Thanks.

2007-11-15 12:06:21 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

I think this job has given it to me. I'm a file clerk and I see and deal with so much paperwork a day it's starting to scare me now!

2007-11-15 11:10:46 · 17 answers · asked by ? 5

Ihave been with this guy off and on for over a year... we dated for 6 months, broke up for 3, and been dating for about 5 again but it seems like its going down hill again. mostly because of his mood swings. He was diagnosed with depression years ago but I really think he has signs of bipolar disorder even though he has never been diagnosed with that, he experiences mood swings occasionally. Usually he's happy, cheerful, funny, wierd, and goofy, but he gets in moods (that can last anywhere from like a week up to 3 or 4 months) where he's depressed and isolates everyone from himself, only to snap out of it later and apologize and swear to never do it again.
I've tried bringing this to his attention but he barely acknowledges it (when hes in the depressed moods), but he apologizes and says it wont happen again when hes in a good mood.
I love him more than anyone and want to be there for him, but how do I deal with times when he gets so depressed and sad and pushes everyone away?

2007-11-15 10:46:00 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

My wife had cancer back in 1999, surgery, chemo radiation, more surgery. Fought depression, booze and pills. I hung in there for my daughter 4 at the time 12 now. Wife continually acuses me of all manner of untrue stuff, takes a huge list of pills then just told me that back a few years she "got physical" with some one else. I am trying to hang in there but really can't see the light at the end of the tunnel anymore.

Should I go?

2007-11-15 09:48:19 · 6 answers · asked by manx l 6

I went to my doctor about a month ago and he gave me a referral to a psychiatrist, I told him about my OCD and how I am depressed off and on...at the time it was'nt bad, but after that and now its getting worse and worse. I don't know what to do...I phoned the doctors office and the lady confirmed the psychiatrist office received the referral and would give me a call when they can take me as they a busy. She said she can't give me a name, address, phone number or anything.

So should I go back to the doctor, or just wait?

I'm scared to go on medication because I don't want to be a fake happy, I want to find out what's bothering me and truly make myself happy. I don't want to be happy but with all the same things in my life that once made me depressed...get what I mean?

2007-11-15 09:34:16 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-11-15 09:20:29 · 14 answers · asked by Mr-Kay 7

My Friend started this yesterday and this morning she vommitted.Is that normal ?

Is this used for depression?

2007-11-15 09:07:57 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

So everyone knows mental health is a big issue, right? I mean, even if it's deep, deep down inside of you, you still know there are millions of people out there suffering from mental problems. But what about the people who don't care? What's stopping them from taking an interest or showing some empathy? How the hell can they be blissfully happy every goddam day of their lives when they still know people are hurting? It just makes me so mad, that people out there are suffering from real pain every day of their lives and there are still tons of people who don't give a damn. What the hell is wrong with this world? Why can't people see how much anger and hurt there is? Every single person will be affected by some sort of mental issue (even if it's a friend or family) so what the hell's stopping them from caring? It's messed up.

2007-11-15 08:58:48 · 24 answers · asked by ? 2

Hi, I'm a 14-year-old girl that is always depressed no matter what happens. If something good happens, I don't feel anything....I have an anxiety disorder...I cry every night for at least 2 hours...why is this? help please !

2007-11-15 08:24:01 · 34 answers · asked by Little Miss Vixen♥ 7

Altruism-is selfless concern for the welfare of others. Altruism focuses on a motivation to help others or a want to do good without reward.

I'm working on a psychology paper on the topic of Altruism and I just need a few thoughts and ideas from anyone who is interested and knows any little thing about the subject. Your help is greatly appreciated and I am willing to choose the best answer so you can get 10 points. Here are some questions given by the professor to help us out with it. I'm not asking for anyone to do my report for me, it is just that outside opinions are going to really help, thank you again.

How have altruistic acts played a role in your life?
Describe when you have been helped in an altruistic way by another
person or helped someone yourself in this way.
How do you think we can encourage others to be helpful members of
society?
What factors have played a role in why you have chosen not to help
someone? How might you have changed the situation?

2007-11-15 08:21:21 · 1 answers · asked by Tnisha 1

help

2007-11-15 07:17:28 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

This individual is extremely level headed & extremely organized, really the backbone of the community. Probably the situation he's in is causing him lots of stress, there is a lot going on at home and he doesn't get enough help. He works for a Military Contractor. I said anti-depressants when your depressed is a medical problem.

2007-11-15 07:10:07 · 1 answers · asked by Will 4

I've lost 3 people in 2 months. The first 2 were my friends from high school. Both of them died in separate car accidents. Both were 22. The third was my friend's mom who I was pretty close to. she died of cancer. I talked with a pastor at the mom's funeral and I felt much better. But then the next day I started to crumble again. All I've done right now is curl up on my bed, squeeze a stuffed animal and cry. At the same time my eating and shopping habits seem to be getting a little out of control. I seem to be eating whatever I want whenever I want. I spent 4 months trying to lose 15 pounds and since the 2nd friend died I've pretty much gained it all back. I have near perfect credit and I usually wait for the deal of a lifetime before I buy something. Now it's just like I want it NOW. I can still pay my bills in full but I'm using the money that I usually invest every month on junk. How to I get out of all this?

2007-11-15 07:07:13 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

How do you know if you have it for real or if you really are hideous! I seriously feel that I look gross. Photos tell me this and prove my point- I feel I look like a witch and so harsh, my nose is too wide, my eyes are too small, my lips are too thin and my jaw sticks out and my face is too long- Even when people tell me I am pretty I think theyre lying or they just say that to EVERYONE. I take a picture of myself and i cannot stand to look at it! It's SO beyond agonizing-my face is so ugly! People tell me that I'm pretty but people tell everyone theyre pretty. I want a complete makeover. How do you make urself look HOT? Please, serious answers only.. help.

2007-11-15 07:01:59 · 4 answers · asked by dana s 1

Hi all. For two days ive been having great depression and anxiety over a big panic attack, and ive been very nervous. Ive been to the doctor again today (who perscribed me diazepam on the first appointment) ive only taken it on the first day... yesterday i didnt take it, as i would like to take care of this myself because usually im mentaly strong and able..., and all of a sudden im starting to have shortness of breath, and cant take deep breaths etc... the doctor said the shortness of breath is because of my anxiety. im also having trouble sleeping because i stop breething as i fall asleep, only to wake up very nervous again. So now i decided to take diazepam only before going to sleep, and during the day time take nothing at all... Im not very keen on accepting the doctors opinions that the shortness of breath is caused by anxiety but
I just would like to know, coming from people with the same problems as me, if shortness of breath is normal when you are depressed and very anxious?

2007-11-15 06:53:31 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

Today is a stressful day for me at work, aghhh! What do you do when your stressed out? What keeps you from coming back to work after lunch and not skipping out for the rest of the day?

2007-11-15 05:05:29 · 15 answers · asked by Purple 2

what makes a sane 'normal' person anyway?

2007-11-15 04:33:10 · 9 answers · asked by jason D.C 4

I have been suffering from depression for more than two and a half years now, however I was only diagnosed of this about 2 months ago. I am 20 and am studying at uni. I have been taking medication and been doing a lot of things to help me get better e.g. praying, cycling, eating better, sleeping better. I am beginning to enjoy what I used to before. So it is improving a lot, I feel so much more better and am beginning to enjoy life again.

Before I started suffering from depression, I feel that I did not know very much about it at all. I also did not know or understand very much about other mental illness.

My main question is:
What do people, who have never suffered from depression or have never had a close friend/relative suffering from depression, think depression is?


Also what do people who have suffered from depression or experienced depression in others think about depression... and what do they think feel about how other people who haven't suffered understand/know?

2007-11-15 01:38:45 · 14 answers · asked by YounZ E 2

I could be depressed enough to slash my wrists but then I hear a song that can bring me out of it. Usually it's a pretty nasty blues guitar riff but it doesn't have to be, it could just be a really inspired piece of music or the beauty of someone's voice and I can feel like my whole day is turned around for the better. Is it possible that music can release endorphins? Does anyone else feel this way?

2007-11-15 01:34:46 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

He jumps out of bed and says there is something after him and he has choked me and punched me on the belly. In the morning he dont remember anything

2007-11-15 01:24:42 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-11-15 01:22:44 · 21 answers · asked by Mr-Kay 7

ive recently started taking prozac and would be interested to know your feelings about this. thank you x

2007-11-15 01:12:00 · 17 answers · asked by Little Star 3

how can you go about getting signed off your work with depression any ideas??

2007-11-15 00:40:19 · 4 answers · asked by lil_tiger 3

I lost my mom almost a year ago (dec.1) and I really want to talk to someone. It's hard to talk about it with my family or my friends. Can anyone tell me where I can find a free chat room that doesn't use java script?

2007-11-14 17:18:21 · 11 answers · asked by me 3

I've had social anxiety disorder for three years now and it gets worse everyday. I stopped going to school because the panic attacks and i couldan't handle being in large crowds.
I've lost all my friends since i've got it, and i've become depressed because i'm so lonely.

2007-11-14 17:16:42 · 11 answers · asked by Amy 4

i'm 27 years old and have a 1year old, i'm finding myself suffering with more and more panic attacks, i fear going out anywhere, when we go food shopping i go around with my partner but when it comes to paying i take my baby and go wait in the car, i just can't seem to go to the till case the person at the till talks to me, i always go BRIGHT red and shake and feel sick, it's getting so bad i only go out if i have to. even when talking to my family if i'm talking and everyone is looking at me to listen (like you would) i go bright red and panic. i can't remember the last time i ever went to a till to pay for anything. i just don't know what to do. has anyone ever been through this and if so what did they do to stop it? please help

2007-11-14 17:07:16 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

I went for a CT scan 2 days ago and the doctor called and said that she needs to see us to talk about the results. I know that there's defenetly something wrong because if there wasn't she wouldn't want to see us. We haven't gone to see her yet we see her tomorrow. Anyways I am constantly worried that something awfully wrong was found and that I'm going to die, or have to go to surgery and all that bad stuff. I've never been more worried in my life. How can I make myself less worried, please tell me I want to be able to sleep at night and I can't because I'm constantly worrying or crying.

2007-11-14 16:16:28 · 12 answers · asked by Jenny 1

Recently i have just turned 11 and now im eating chocolate like CRAZY and every one said im acting snotty and stuff

is somthin wrong with me

2007-11-14 16:03:22 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-11-14 16:01:51 · 5 answers · asked by Joseph T 1

whats meds can your doctor "call in" for you without an appt when something bad happens and you cant calm down.. what perscriptions? can i get valium?

2007-11-14 16:00:08 · 4 answers · asked by Me 1