Mental Health - November 2007

During and the day after drinking i get depressed and down - why is this? Its not everytime i drink, so its getting to the point where i think perhaps i should just not drink at all to avoid feeling like that. Why does it have this effect on me and not others? I have been treated for depression in the past, but havent been for at least 2 years now.

2007-11-08 10:28:24 · 8 answers · asked by kjay 6

how can you tell someone whats wrong when you don't know what it is?
like today i kept on shivering, well shaking i dunno but it was bad enough for my friend to ask why i kept flinching. Thankfully they appear to accept the claim i have a cold. Probably didn't help that for most of the day felt like i was going to cry, nothing like sad etc happening, can't hide it suspect they were a bit surprised cuz theyd not known me long enough to know i looked just as bad for most of last year. A pity because id been acting all happy. More so because i am better off like this. Been this way for long enough. its when i act happy i do stupid things like tell some one id just met that the best way to hang yourself could involve decapitation, with explanation as to why I thought so.can't say i cut really, but they might not see it that way if they see my hand right now. what to say? Or really what is this? I doubt i would manage to tell them any of this Forgot am arrogant, forgetful n a coward

2007-11-08 07:23:48 · 5 answers · asked by no one 2

die from jumping from sumplace high? do they have a heart attack or splatter or cant get enough air?

2007-11-08 07:13:01 · 3 answers · asked by joe 1

You guys I have somewhat of a hard time concentrating and I want to go back to college and do better! any suggestions on concentrating better I know excercise I want to take some herbal remedies but not like prozac or strattera to boost the serotonin in the brain is there other ways of improving my intelligence? I want to be able to do very good in schoola and do the best job I can do and concentrate as much as I can what should I do help!!!!!!!!

2007-11-08 06:49:30 · 5 answers · asked by elsa 1

2007-11-08 06:33:25 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

I've been having a lot of stress related health issues and the Dr's put me on paxil to help control the anxiety. I think I want to seek out therapy but I don't know who to talk to or where to look. Can I just look in like the yellow pages? Should I ask my dr?

2007-11-08 06:29:24 · 9 answers · asked by icpooreman 6

Anyone take Topamax?

Here is why I want to take it:
weight loss
migraine headaches (associated w/menopaus)

Here is why they prescribed it:
Hypo-mania

It's only 25 mgs.
I'm concerned about the cognitive side effects.

2007-11-08 06:10:18 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am doing a debate for my class and I am against euthanasia. Please state why or why not you are for euthanasia so I can see the for and opposing sides.

2007-11-08 05:47:11 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm pretty sure I have depression in fact I know it, but what's the use of going to a doctor and getting drugs if they're only going to make me "numb" like people say? is it actually worth it? I've been living in a shithole for so many years it feels like I'll never get out- but if drugs are the answer, I'll take them in a heartbeat.

2007-11-08 05:07:36 · 11 answers · asked by Kyle 1

2007-11-08 05:07:04 · 19 answers · asked by you know. 1

My psychologist thinks I have depression because I cut myself (not so bad) and I always have vertigo. I have been going through many tests for this. I have many thoughts of suicide, overdosing on pills, shooting myself. I know this is horrible, and I haven't told my psychologist. In a way, I don't want to kill myself, I just want to really hurt myself where I am in the hospital. What do you think is wrong w/ me? Is it due to depression that I always want to deliberately be sick and hurt? I fake sick a lot because I don't want to go to school, can't get out of bed or have the motivation to do anything < & I know this is due to the depression. I am pretty sure that I have bdd because people tell me that i'm pretty, but I always feel so ugly and want to be perfect. I don't want to have these crazy thoughts, I feel like I am letting my family and friends down, so I don't tell them a lot of things. What should I do?

2007-11-08 03:41:43 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I was relating my life history, and in under than 3 hours, the lady hung up on me.

Where can I turn to? I wasn't even half through my story.
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2007-11-08 03:37:57 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

I understand the psychology of addiction, and I'm well-educated on the ill effects of meth use... but most meth users don't want non-users to know what they're up to.

The decline in hygiene is a dead giveaway! I don't get it.

2007-11-08 03:31:30 · 5 answers · asked by Sweet Melissa 4

irritated, It doesnt feel good, generally the feeling is like everything has just ended or ot will. It hurts a lot. Please tell me how do i manage them? Is there anything i can do instantly to start feeling better? Any meditation or technique that could help.
Pls help me, my mother died when i was 10 and my dad doesnt share, i am a loner and suffer social anxiety. I need to get better or else my life is destroyed. Please help me, i am really in need.
:(

2007-11-08 03:00:19 · 3 answers · asked by Hummingbird 1

My daughter is 18 but unable to work. She is Bipolar, Manic depressive, OCD, and has panic disorder. How can I find information on possibly putting her on disability?

2007-11-08 02:59:28 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

Well, just a little background so you can help me.

I'm a single mother living with my mentally ill daughter. She's 18 but not able to hold a job. We are severely struggling financially. I work full time but can't get another job because of my daughter's frequent doctors, therapists, and psychiatrists visits. Also need to be with her at night. Lots of bad luck have come our way lately. We've been fighting foreclosure, our water heater needed to be replaced, our garage door broke, and not to mention that each of my daughter's medications cost $40.00 a month each if not more. I don't even know how we will be able to afford Christmas this year.

Are there any grants or public aids that I may qualify for? Food stamps even? Anything to help if even a little.

Where can I go for this information?

Is there a website with a list of grants/public aid and their qualifications?

I NEED A WEBSITE LISTING FINANCIAL HELP AND HOW TO GET IT. Please help me. Thanks in advance.

2007-11-08 02:57:26 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

My doctor told me to take 3200 mg's of fish oil a day + my antidepressant for depression. I didn't take the fish oil for a year because the burping-fish taste is so bad. I started taking it again two weeks ago right after my evening meal and I feel really great. Does anyone else have this experience?

2007-11-08 02:55:29 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-11-08 01:39:30 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-11-08 01:05:17 · 12 answers · asked by Pwincess FaFa 1

i can remember somethink that happend to me when i was younger but only bits and peaces of it how can i remember the rest?

Its somethink bad that might be the reason for why i feel sick and have even thrown-up when guys touch me?

this is very importent to me,
thank you for your help?

2007-11-08 00:54:09 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

im 30 ive had long term struggles all my life, they diagnosed me with borderline personality disorder months ago....theyve offered psychotherapy but wont give meds because they said there addictive.......even though my symptoms with anxiety and depression are very dibilitating..
but i was wondering, shouldnt they be perfoming blood tests with me to rule out neurological causes from my disorder/ symptoms?

sometimes i dont feel my mental health team is being thorough enough or im not recieving the right treatment

2007-11-08 00:37:41 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

Can anyone help me? I have been having huge problems with anxiety...not just individal anxiety attacks, but rather constant anxiety now for over a year. It is affecting everything and I am despirate to solve it...I don't want to drug myself and am hoping to find a way to resolve it....help!

2007-11-07 23:45:53 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

ok so i was going out with this girl casually, then things got complicated cause of my attempted suicide. everything i try to do to talk to her doesnt work, this thought of me not resolving something anything with her is torturing me and soon i know im gonna see another picture of her and i will end my life.please i need advice from people.like what should.im so close to killing myself please i need your help

2007-11-07 23:39:47 · 14 answers · asked by jahwaka 2

2007-11-07 23:29:33 · 6 answers · asked by Rachel☺ 5

(Sorry, I forget to type month after the eight.) Is it possible to remember events in your life as early as eight month old?

2007-11-07 23:21:48 · 15 answers · asked by Mariza D 1

2007-11-07 21:51:49 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

friend I am doing engineering from IIT kharagpur. before coming here i use to be a very innocent guy. but due to huge stuff of pornography available through LAN , I have became addicted to it. every morning i think i will not watch any xxx movies but my will power break down in a week. I feel very guilty about it. I have tried many things, I offer namaz (5 times daily) read spiritual books, make lot of friends, hobbies, try to keep myself busy but in the night while going to bed my urge for pornography became paramount and i am blown by it.
please pray for me and give me ur valuable suggestion, i will try to follow it.

2007-11-07 21:06:57 · 8 answers · asked by syed s 1

Do you think that if you were dating someone 5 years and you broke up with them and you claimed that you really loved the person you were with very much.....do you think that it's really truly possible to;

Meet someone on a cell phone through the internet on a text messaging service....text them for two month.....meet them only 3 weeks ago from today in person and say that you have moved on, over it, and happy with this new girl. Plus say that you love them already and are going to marry her soon and move her in with you? This meaning that you could get over your ex you supposedly loved even though you say you don't now in just knowing someone personally for 3 weeks????

2007-11-07 17:24:46 · 5 answers · asked by YouWillRegretIt 1

What is the best depression treatment?

I have been suffering from major depression and anxiety. My doctor has previously put me on Lexapro, Ziprexa and Allegron but none of these has helped. On the contrary, I had severe side effects such as heart palpitations, swelling, interrupted sleep, drowsiness, extreme tiredness, dizziness, nausea, lack of taste sensation, and worst of all – I gained 20kg in just over 1 month, which I can’t lose. She’s now put me on Efexor- XR but I am still worried about the side effects. I am feeling rather desperate as if the Efexor does not work either my doctor didn’t give me any other option. Please help! Is there any other treatment or alternative treatment, which may be helpful? Could you please share your experience as to what has helped you to recover from depression other than drugs?
Thank you!

2007-11-07 16:54:30 · 3 answers · asked by Machi 1

my mother has schizophrenia and it runs in my family. she has been in board and care homes and room and board homes. she is continually abused (not physically, but they tease her and they are very mean). how do i report this and to whom?

2007-11-07 16:54:15 · 7 answers · asked by Destiny G 4