Mental Health - November 2007

2007-11-07 14:53:57 · 4 answers · asked by wintersnow 2

I'm trying to get back on track with my life. I'm in the last year of college. I've known that I suffered from depression/anxiety at least since I started college, if not before that. Last year, I nearly took my life. I told my family and friends about it and got help. I also failed two courses that semester, withdrew from another one and was placed on academic probation as a result of my personal issues. I started taking anti-depressants and decided to take a semester off to cope with my depression. My family was very supportive during this period and I am very fortunate for this. I’m not sure why I cracked but it has something to do with being a perfectionist. In school, I was always getting good grades and my friends and family alike have this impression that I’m very ‘smart’. I’ve always felt like a fraud because of this and that if they knew the real me they would learn how stupid I actually am. In the last year of my high school, I became very depressed/ stressed but no one really knew about it because on the outside I appeared very cool. I had a meltdown of sorts at home and my parents and I thought it would be best for me to not finish school but go and do a 6-month foundation studies program in Australia affiliated with a university there. I basically was eligible for this as I had good grades for my ‘O’ levels. Whether this was a good decision or not, it was made and I left for Australia. When I look back now I realize that I was ashamed to leave without completing junior college (or pre-university) and I did not like foundation studies as they focused on teaching English to people whose native language is not English whereas mine is. In first year of college, I never really told anyone that I had done foundation studies as I was afraid they would judge me or look down on me. So I let them assume that I had done ‘A’ levels. They also thought that I was extremely smart for some reason (I really don’t know why they thought this as I hadn’t given any reason for them to think this apart from the fact that I told them I study science!). When exam time came around, I got all sorts of grades ranging from Cs to As. However when my friends asked me, they would say things such as ‘got all As??’ and I wasn’t honest enough to say no, so I would just lie about my grades to them. I felt immensely guilty about this and this spiraled me into further depression. I am sad that I can’t open up to my friends, I feel guilty and ashamed about my so-so grades when I know that I am capable of achieving so much more if I wasn’t so anxiety-ridden about everything. When I resumed studies this year, I again had to cope with so-so grades. It hurts, because I love my subjects but it’s my fear of what others will think and my inherent depression that prevents me from doing my best in them. I wish I could be more open with my friends, but I feel like the fact that I lied to then in the past prevents me from doing so. I feel really trapped by my own actions in the past and I’m not sure what to do now.

2007-11-07 14:37:16 · 2 answers · asked by juniper 2

i hav social anxiety and whenever people are talking to me i say something then i have to swallow to start talking again, i dont have to but if i dont then i will choke or something, what the hell is going on, this social anxiety **** is pissing me off and i want to get rid of it!!! fuuck sakes

2007-11-07 14:36:01 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I've been diagnosed as bipolar, and I think I was misdiagnosed. My doctor had me take a survey, read my answers, and told me I was bipolard without discussing my answers with me. One was "you have trouble focusing". I do, but I have been doing online classes with a 4-yr old and a 6-month old at home, obviously I have trouble focusing. I do believe I have a form of depression, I get sad and worried over lots of things, I've always got something on my mind, yada yada. Anyway, my doctor prescribed Lithium for me. I've read up on the side effects of it, and I am scared to death!! I asked for just a basic anti-depressant and he refused, telling me to see a psychiatrist if I didn't want the medication he was prescribing! I'm not crazy, I don't have terrible mood swings, I don't go off the deep end! Is there anyone out there that has been in this situation? I would love to hear the pros/cons of personal Lithium experiences before I put this drug in me! I have 2 kids that need me!

2007-11-07 14:33:26 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-11-07 14:28:46 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a daughter who is 14 years old, and she is a freshman in high school. Last Tuesday...in school she fainted because she hadn't eaten anything since Thursday night. She was taken directly to the hospital from the school in an ambulance...and she was there for six hours. She hasn't been eating still...even though the doctor has told her she has to eat. When she does eat, it's such a small amount of food. I wonder how she can be full with that little amount. She says she doesn't get hungry. I know from the therapist at the hospital...that she is having some problems in her life...since her father and I fight frequently...she's also having some problems with a guy that she's liked for a while. Something with him playing mind games with her. I know she's not aneroxic...but I'm thinking she has another eating disorder...can anyone figure it out? I want to know what's wrong with her so I can help her. Why isn't she eating and what's wrong with her?

2007-11-07 14:23:40 · 8 answers · asked by monkeyxcrazi11 2

2007-11-07 14:21:58 · 11 answers · asked by I'M NOT DEAD YET 2

i might have an anxiety disorder and i have been going to the dr. but does anyone have anygood tips to relax when you are really nervous and breathing hard and shaking? just wondering cuz that'd be really helpful! thanx.

2007-11-07 14:11:21 · 5 answers · asked by Indeed. 3

What would drive another to purposely try to make a person go crazy? Assuming you overheard it with your own ears. Assuming you know it to be true... Someone is trying to hurt you by making you go crazy, for instance doing something and pretending it never happened, playing mind games, trying to make you believe you are crazy.. what is the purpose of this?

2007-11-07 14:04:23 · 3 answers · asked by kf 3

i am bipolar and married a wonderful husband for 8 yrs and i wanted to know more or less how it feels to be on the other end. please don't say ask my husband bcuz he always tell me "you're diffucult but I love you" which i think he just says that to keep the peace.

2007-11-07 13:55:07 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I feel like I have a disorder or something...but idk what do u think?

-Depression
-Avoiding social situations
-loss of interest in school,friends, just life in general
-suicidal thoughts
-feeling judged 99.9% of the time
-miserable outlook on life

..idk what it is.. but if anyone has any clue or suggestions please let me know. thank u

2007-11-07 12:59:36 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

Im sick and tired of pissing money at the strip club. Ive blown over $50,000 at the strip club in the last 11 years. Im addicted to live pornography. I feel so guilty about spending all that money. I could have given it to someone that needs it . Why am I doing this and who else can I give this money to ...I wish I was broke ...

2007-11-07 12:55:54 · 8 answers · asked by Black Jack 1

im shrinking. everyday i measure myself to see if im getting any taller. and its weird b/c the numbers have been less and less each time im measuring the same exact way every time and at the same time of the day and with the same tape measurer is this possible for me to be shrinking at the age of 18 LOL

2007-11-07 12:55:29 · 3 answers · asked by 6'3 dave 2

Okay well this is what is happening. The thing is that I try to talk to mom or my sister, but I just want some more advice. I have very low self esteem. I try making myself feel better, but whatever I do there is always a reason to not feel good! I pretty much have a good life, I mean I got a great family, all these things, clothes, and I like the way I look. I just wished that I was a bit more confident, speaked up, and took some risks or challenges. I wish I had more friends, a boyfriend, and just be happy and accept who I am, and the way I look at myself. Its so hard for me, because everything I think about, I never have the confidence to say "I can do it", instead I lower myself down. Sometimes I just start breaking down thoughts of what others are thinking of me. I want to have a good sophmore year at my high school, be a good president, and just love who I am! I mean pretty much confidence has to do with how you will live your life. I understand that only myself can change.

2007-11-07 12:52:40 · 1 answers · asked by ? 3

okay so i am one of the captains of the JV squad.. theres 2. i feel like my life has just been falling apart latley and i cry almost everyday...my grades are failing... i lost all my best friends (who were like my sisters), my mom is really sick and might have cancer, and no one on my own team respects me. its almost like im not even a captain... my life has jsut been stress lately. any help on what i can do to raise my grades, get my friends back, or anythihng please??! i feel like crawling in a hole and never coming out...

2007-11-07 12:41:41 · 4 answers · asked by whats her name 2

Childhood was a really happy time, Adolescence was a descent into hell, twenties weren't much better.... but the thirties seem to be very promising (32 now). Like a return to innocence. I am feeling heaps better since turning 30, even if the last two years have been no less insane than any other year.

2007-11-07 12:34:19 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

Alot of times i find myself wanting attention from others. First of all is that a bad thing? And second of all how do I get it in a good way?

2007-11-07 12:31:53 · 3 answers · asked by bob.jones60 1

Has your doctor ever done blood tests to check the blood levels and/or check that you are taking your correct dose of seroquel? Do you know if doctors do this?

2007-11-07 12:19:48 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

Explain to me in detail how to do this! Thank you!

2007-11-07 12:15:03 · 10 answers · asked by Sam B 1

for about 3 months now ive been having these panic attacks. before i had them it was much more milder and they happened during the day mostly but i just walked them off and controlled them easier. now it seems like im much more vulnerable to them and they happen at night now instead of day. they usually happen around 7:30 and i just get really worried and concerned for no reason. it feels like i dont want to sleep because i used to love staying up late before now i hate night time and i dont know why. its like i get them when i get tired because i wonder to myself why cant i ahve the energy to enjoy night time anymore i wake up in the morning like 1 am and random times and im just half asleep and worried for no reason i wake up thinking i should be doing something right now like im anxious and i should be going out being with people and its really weird i need some advice.

2007-11-07 12:02:53 · 7 answers · asked by heyman 1

school suxs for me but for the past few weeks it is worse.

there is a rumor going around school that im bulimic.

im a pale skinny girl who is 5'10 and weigh 120 lbs.

i used to weigh like 140 but i stopped eating junk food and now i weigh 120.

this is not in my head i have been sent to the guidence office on daily basis. they dont believe me and i dont know how to convince them.

how do i make everyone quit staring at me and talking about me.

2007-11-07 12:00:42 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

This is the thing. I've being a marijuana user for 1 and a half year of. I've shroomed 3 times, but always had low doses. Im still 14 and about to be turning 15 in a couple of day. My perception of reality has changed~is it from depression, maturity, marijuana, or shrooms! i really need to know and im kinda nervous about it!

2007-11-07 11:54:28 · 6 answers · asked by Jimboster 1

I "think" i' m depressed ad i' m 13
Symptoms
1. i cry more than normal
2. i lose my temper
3. i talk to myself
4. i' m always sad and alone at school

2007-11-07 11:40:27 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I believe that I may be suffering from a sort of speech impediment. I have been afflicted since the age of seven (which is the earliest age at which I seem to recall its presence). I am now a sixteen year old male. This is very difficult and somewhat embarrassing for me to write about, as I have never shared it with anyone before.
Oftentimes, I will find myself unable to say certain words or phrases. It feels as though my vocal chords lock and cannot function. This is only at certain times, and most often with words beginning with vowels. I have learned to not use some words at all because I simply cannot say them without embarrassingly prolonging my syllables. I can usually save the situation with replacing the word with an awkward synonym. This will often last for entire conversations, me having to pause for often as long as fifteen seconds trying to build the energy to coordinate myself. It is almost indescribable. This is almost always silent, however, and I have never stuttered.
This is absolutely devastating for me. I am actually a social person, and enjoy being around people. This even happens around my closest family members whom I am entirely comfortable with. I have a very large vocabulary but find most of it unusable. I love studying languages but can barely speak them simply because of the aforementioned symptom. I feel that I have lost many opportunities due to the resulting inarticularity. I do not naturally have social anxiety, but what I do have only results from this apparant impediment. This must be something neurological or physical.
I have been many in situations where people ask me a question as simple as what my name is, and I come across as mentally retarted because I often cannot even produce the sound of my name.
I highly doubt it, but if anyone has any experience with this I would be very grateful to hear your thoughts.
Thank you very much for reading.

2007-11-07 11:27:57 · 4 answers · asked by chopin1810900 1

ok so my problem is when ever i get sick i always say i dieing and family hates that but also when ever i get a head ache or any other kind of ache i always think, this could be a tumor, i could die, and i mean i think that every time i dont know why i do but i always think this is the time when im sick.

am i crazy?
could i have ocd?

2007-11-07 11:07:24 · 4 answers · asked by ??? 2

I know there are several different symptoms for these 3 things.
I wanted to know what actual people that suffer from any one of these go through?
Mine are always different.
But, what mainly concerns me is the weird feeling i get.. Sometimes it seems like I am off balance.. like just a little dizzy... Does anyone else feel like this..

xxxooo
Stace

2007-11-07 11:06:56 · 6 answers · asked by stacie m 4

ive already tried salvia, and thats defenately not the right struff for me

2007-11-07 10:47:54 · 2 answers · asked by Smoking Frog 2

2007-11-07 10:43:10 · 12 answers · asked by Nikki 1

ok, i'm 22 out of house. Everytime I go home she has boxes upon boxes of QVC and Target stuff. She is always buying my brother and sister laptops/ipods/clothes/games. They are very spoiled, my sister is 17 rarely goes to school but why should she, my mom gives her whatever she wants anyway (and she isn't learning anything) My dad works in a different state and travels a lot, and they said he has to because it pays so much more than local jobs, but my mom still spends so much. Her bills (utilities and credit) are amazing. They spend so much on renovating house which still is crappy, she doesn't clean or take care of anything. I know shes depressed, for someone who wants her husband back she won't get a parttime job even and her youngest child is 16. Just recently she said she wants to get year passes to disney (it's 300 a person) and I told her i didn't want one bu t thats still 4 people she'd buy for.

2007-11-07 10:23:10 · 4 answers · asked by C.C 2

I often feel like I'm being watched. It happens a lot of times at night, if I'm the only one awake. I'll get this feeling that there's something right behind me, and when I walk during those times, I can't stop speeding up until I'm sprinting. Can someone tell me what's going on? Obviously its something with my mind, so what is it, and is there a cure?

2007-11-07 09:41:33 · 5 answers · asked by RATTATATATATATATA 3