Mental Health - November 2007

Why are Women afraid to date or get close to someone who was born with Cerebral Palsy. ?

2007-11-11 14:33:09 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

Question? My wife suffers from depression, anxiety, goraphobia, People have told her they are not real illnesses! what are your outlooks on the subject?

2007-11-11 14:32:04 · 9 answers · asked by J.C. 2

Can someone please explain to me why I am always seeing animals pick their noses? Everytime I see an animal, it looks like its picking its nose! My therapist told me to eat scallops, but its not working!

2007-11-11 14:21:17 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-11-11 14:14:32 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

my family recently found out my young teenage sister has been cutting herself. She has the "emo" look, and I dont know if that's what it is... But she had lied to us and told us the dog scratched her, but we realized that it's way too straight- later on, she admitted to cutting herself with my pocketknife (which is extremely dull, so she probably had to hack away at herself). Mom wants to make her grow her hair out from the "emo hair" and stop buying her the "emo look", as well as send her to counseling. My sister refuses to go to counseling (though mom will make her go anyways), and thinks it's no big deal.
Since adopting her "look", she has made everyone (except her bad, school skipping, swearing, partying friends) her enemy.

she refuses to tell us why she did it.

so.... how do we handle this? my first feelings are to make comments and tease her... But I know that's not going to be a smart thing...

ideas on how a sibling copes w/ the cutting younger sibling? im nearly 16, shes 14

2007-11-11 14:04:51 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

recently ive been having problems getting a grip of reality, i cant hardly remember things, im constantly getting side tracked, and its sort of scaring me. Doesnt matter how hard i try, i still run into confusion or get destracted. Is it exaustion, stress, or somthing more serious. Does anyone else experiance these problems?

Please dont make any comments like "Stay off the drugs" its honstly nothing to do with that.

-Thanks for any answers -

2007-11-11 13:56:20 · 8 answers · asked by RedHead 3

I know this is a weird question but here goes....I have a fear of everything(i mean everything), fear of the future, god, darkness, being around people. I practically live in isolation, I spend 22-23 hours a day alone. I hate to mix with people. i don't have friends(don't particularly want any either). Im a nervous wreck, live in fear of everything and everyone, Im paranoid, feel permanently sick, i feel trapped, i cannot live but cannot die. what shall i do?Im an 18 year old woman, i dont drink or take drugs or medication. and please only serious answers, and try be nice please, i get upset easily, thanx

2007-11-11 13:50:26 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-11-11 13:30:46 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

i have had thoughts about killing myself before - yes, i have a problem with depression but my issue right now is whether or not i should get help. yes, i've had thoughts about it. NO, i would never in a million YEARS actually DO it. but i can't help but wonder how much easier life would be for certain people if they didn't have me to worry about. someone please help...i am a 14 year old girl and i have a lot on my mind. too much to deal with this right now. any suggestions?

2007-11-11 13:30:33 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

I don't know why I'm doing it. Actually, I do. I don't want to go. But everything is so expensive and I would rather spend my hard earn cash on something else. I don't know. I feel something coming. I usually don't tell people how I feel, but I keep it in... until it adds on and on... I feel like I'm going to do something at work that can get me fired. I'm not feeling violent, but I wouldn't mind shoving someone off the stairs. I'm not a violent bipolar. The only times that I have been violent was when I choked my stepbrother, grabbed my friend's neck and pushed her into the wall, threw a textbook at my friend's head, etc. It only happens when I'm already irritated and I don't know. I'm good at controling my behavior, but SOMETIMES...

2007-11-11 12:32:39 · 14 answers · asked by Hi 2

hey i'm just about to start fulltime work for the first time (30+ hrs a week). do you have any advice for handling it? I dont want to become bogged down.

2007-11-11 10:27:27 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

He won't put me away (or in an emergency room), will he?

WIll he change my meds?

2007-11-11 10:14:48 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

Does anyone else have a ten year old sister, who runs back and forth, and when you complain she says she has nothing better to do? Is my sister considered "Normal" for doing this?

2007-11-11 10:09:52 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

its gettin scary please give advice. or a hug

2007-11-11 09:44:58 · 11 answers · asked by xxxxxtenthousandtearsxxxxx 3

I listened to a discussion recently where one side believed that ADHD is merely an excuse that is designed to let parents off the hook so they do not have to discipline their kid and follow through plus that kids are taught in today's society that they are so special and important that they feel they can do anything and we as a society enable them by providing them medication. For adults that have ADHD, it was said they lack self discipline and it is easier to say "I have ADHD" and take medication for it rather than improve yourself & your self discipline. The other side believed it truly does exist and that most kids need medication but too many parents refuse to medicate their kids. What do you think?

2007-11-11 09:23:38 · 13 answers · asked by Love being a Mom 2

hi,i feel depressed but nothing has happened theres no reason for me to be depressed?and i go to the doctors and im healthy so what gives ? thanks

2007-11-11 08:35:44 · 33 answers · asked by Anonymous

My boyfriend and I have been together for 4 years and when we get on it's great. We live together and he looks after me eg cooks meals for us, takes me to work and is supportive when I'm down etc. However, every now and then we have these blazing rows where we end up fighting really bad (we've both had cuts and bruises.) And we both say the most hurtful things. He says I need help for my temper but I know he does too. I love him to bits but hate him at the same time when I think about past events between us.
I'm getting help for depression and panic attacks and these fights don't help. He actually holds me down on the floor sometimes in these rows. How can we stop this? Is anyone else in a situation where they have these rows or resent their partner for some reason? Please help, I can't stop feeling bitter and angry with him, even if we are getting on. I do want this to work because we used to have so many good times before these fights and it's breaking my heart.

2007-11-11 07:41:37 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous

the doctor has told me that the reason im all ways feeling tired is because im depress. well i have been on diffrent anti- depressent meds and im still always tired. if i could i would sleep my life away. but i cant do that because i have bills to pay . (lol) now to top it off the anti-depressen meds r giving me really bad nightmares to the point that my fience has to wake me up from me screaming in my sleep. I'm 23 years old now and i have been like this for more than 7 years

please tell me there is someone out the with the same problems
(p.s sorry i know my spelling is really really bad)

2007-11-11 06:21:28 · 8 answers · asked by Roxy 1

I have never been formally diagnosed with depression or anxiety but through research I have done myself I think I have it. I have panic attack symptoms when I am alone and I have all of the classic symptoms of depression. I have my first appointment with a psychologist on Thursday. I have recently moved out of my parents house where I had a dog. This dog always made me feel better when I experienced my symptoms of depression and I did not have panic attack symptoms when my dog was with me. I am now living six hours away from my parents unable to visit with the dog. There are also no pet friendly apartments close enough to where I work that I could rent so do not tell me to look for pet friendly housing because I have exhausted that option already. I want my psychologist to write a note for me so that I can get a pet. My landlord said that this would be fine as long as I can get a note. How do I bring this up to a psychologist?

2007-11-11 06:02:43 · 3 answers · asked by gallawson 1

I have a relative that has a 2 year old daughter who accidenty a sleeping pill. a few mintues later she stopped breathing for 15 mins. Then she fell into a coma and she still is in one. I have never heard of this happening to a child before,

What are the chances of her waking up?

will she be alrite when she wakes up ?

I will be checking back every 30 mintues for answers please respond thank you.

2007-11-11 04:46:21 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

have never been diagnosed. My life is extremely screwed up right now. I keep trying to be strong and get through it. Yet there are more times where Iam extremely depressed,putting things off and sometimes think of suicide. I get real scared and basically have panic attacks on a regular basis. The only thing that keeps me going is I get to see my children every weekend. Whenever I think of them during the week, I start to cry. If it wasn't for them, I would already be gone. All my problems are my fault. I just really have no more fight in me. I don't have alot of cash for a psychiatrist. I have insurance but copay is still a bit. I guess I'm just needing someone else's opinion. There isn't really anyone here I can talk to. I have friends but they have their own problems. I try not to burden other people. I have family but they are all out of state. They dont need to be worried about me so far away. Iam just so tired from this all Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated.Thank you

2007-11-11 04:22:11 · 7 answers · asked by tnkster71 2

Do you sometimes see happy families on reality tv shows and you wish you were as happy as they are?
Just wondering because my favorite show is Run's House and they seem like such a perfect happy family.
I wish I was part of their family!

2007-11-11 04:09:28 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

My dad left for Tuscon, Arizona, which is like 2,000 miles away from me, I'm being bullied at school by this super mean girl, and I'm afraid of getting my shots! I don't get another for 5 years but I'm so afraid of them! How do I relax and not be afraid. I feel nervous and uneasy all the time. Also, where I got my shot on my arm, a freaking month ago so the soreness should be gone, i feel so tense and that muscle won't relax. HELP ME!!! Please no mean answers about me scared of shots. Also no scary ones that say it will hurt really bad. Also, How do I feel better about my dad being gone?! Please help!

2007-11-11 04:00:48 · 7 answers · asked by lauren 1

Even if it's something I like to do, I just can't make myself get on it. I don't like to shower--don't want to get wet. I've got tons of TG flower arrangments to make for friends & family, and I love to do that, but I can't get started. I'm sleepy. I think I'll take a nap and get started later. Maybe. Maybe I just need more light.

2007-11-11 03:09:23 · 4 answers · asked by TX Mom 7

2007-11-11 02:51:45 · 3 answers · asked by kehoe c 1

I think i have anxiety. I am always scared that something bad will happen to my mom dad or brother. I am scared that my mom will always get into a car accident or my brotehr will get kidnapped. sometimes i dont get together with friends ebcause i want to watch my mom.. btw my mom is an ex drug attic.. i am always worried about something.. i never participate in class cause i am scared i will say something stupid.. or if i do right before i raise my hand i get all these tingling feelings in my legs and stomach.. if teh teacher calls on me though i am not nervous or anything.. i am allwayyss scared that something bad will happen to my mom dad or rbother and it will be myyy fault. so whenever my mom goes anywhere i go with her. my mom knows i have anxiety.. and sometimes she says "We whould do smthg about this" but then she never does.. i went to the doctor and the doctor just wants me 2 go 2 a therapist but i dnt have tiem for that and she wont give me medicine and i dont know what to d

2007-11-11 02:39:28 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous

Okay, I'm kinda worried about my wee brother, who's 13. He's gone through a lot in the last year or so, I suspect he's been bullied at school although he hasn't said anything and i don't want to press him about it. He's gone through a rebellious stage which is totally normal for a teenager, and that kinda relaxed me a bit. However, the last time I went back and saw him (I'm at uni at the other end of the country) he'd started to be really withdrawn and has also started to stammer. If you try and talk to him he pretends everything is "fine" and becomes all happy smiley. I know teenagers go through wierd phases but it's so out of character it's worrying me. He had to go to anger management classes when he was 11 'cause he gets really out of control, and seems to get really down sometimes, and I mean down. I don't know what to do as I'm so far away and I just wondered if anyone has had a similar experience??

2007-11-11 01:56:58 · 6 answers · asked by the_happy_green_fish 5

i tried to kill myself but i failed and my mom brought me to a counseler but i still fell depressed HELP ME the only thing stoping me from killing myself are my two best friends and i told them that and the girl i like Katie Chapon

2007-11-11 01:56:34 · 8 answers · asked by danny 2

well my problem is wierd! i happen to stammer at times! because of that i have generally avoided people.. like i do not have more than 1 or 2 good friends and that bothers me a lot.. nowadays since the recent past i have been making plenty of friends but i also have noticed that people who generally love me online do not stick with me for long in person! that frustrates me! like i am now 19 and i definitely do not want to you know be reserved and stuff.. i want to be really open and friendly and you know a popular guy but this stammer seems to affect me! i hope there is someone out there who really undertstands my problem and will help me out!!
and yeah recently i started speaking slowly ..it did reduce the amount of stammering but that soon affected me like i felt unnatural.. but if i go fast i have a higher frequency of stuttering!! i am actually a bright student and infact very good at studies! i want to have a great career and do not want anything standing in my way!!

2007-11-11 01:40:48 · 3 answers · asked by vin 2

So I get panic attacks whenever I know I am a long way away from a toilet. The worst is when I am on a train, and because I panic about it I end up needing to go. It happens in large cues aswell.
Has anyone heard of a phobia like this? How can I deal with it?
It may sound funny, but it really does put a limit to the things I can do and places I can go.

2007-11-11 01:23:57 · 21 answers · asked by bruvvamoff 5