Mental Health - November 2007

Her memories of the incidents frequently are "triggered" and bring with them a flood of anger and pain, often at times when she is not in a safe place. Can you please outline some steps to help her cope with the memories and pain? How can she recover?

She experiences Post Traumatic Stress Disorder:

1. Experiencing the catastrophic, traumatic event again and again.

2. Intrusive memories or images associated with the event spontaneously "triggered" and evoke panic, terror, fearfulness, grief, or anger. Including daytime fantasies, nightmares, or flashbacks.

3. Avoidance, or numbing attempts to keep from being triggered by avoiding certain people, places, or things to block out the unwanted images and feelings.

4. Increased arousal. Those with PTSC have a fear of being re-traumatized, with feelings of anxiety, panic, hypervigilance, or paranoia!

5. Decreased functioning. Symptoms are significant, causing a decrease in the person's ability to function in relations.

2007-11-05 06:46:57 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

Writing your name on every page in the little name space given at the top of the page in a workbook. I only need to write it once, on the first page, or get a sticker and write my name on it. I always write my name in every single page in my notebooks. Some of my teachers find it weird. I guess it's an old habit. Again, it's totally unncessary. I onyl ever need to write it once. What are your opinions? Me, I think I'm just strange.

2007-11-05 06:39:54 · 34 answers · asked by Avatar Unknown 2

My fiance recently began visiting a psychologist. He has only been to 3 or 4 appointments so far. His psychologist hasn't diagnosed him with anything for sure yet, but first seemed to think he was bipolar and had an anxiety disorder. Now, she believes that he may have ADHD. However, neither of her possible diagnosis sounds very accurate to me. Is it reasonable for her to assess him with such disorders when she sees him for only a hour 2 days a month? I know I'm not a certified practitioner, but I am familiar with bipolar and ADHD disorders and symptoms. I'm sure some psychologists really help people, but a lot of times I feel they may intentionally over diagnosis patients for the money. I don't believe either of these disorders apply to my fiance as I am familiar with his behavior. I have been with him for 2 years, and none of the symptoms relate to any problems he has. I do believe he has a type of anxiety problem, but the rest of her suggestions seem like garbage to me. Am I overreacting or has anyone else been in a situation where they felt the doctor was misdiagnosing? Not only this, but it is affecting the way he feels about himself. I think it may be making him worse! Please help!

2007-11-05 06:38:04 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-11-05 06:37:25 · 35 answers · asked by Anonymous

I suffer from bipolar and depression. I have been to therapy for five years and my therapist and psychiatrist released me. I guess they have no hope for me either. I lash out all the time. I try so-so hard to control it, but it doesn't help all of the time. I know some of the triggers but I live with them and I can't really leave. About six months ago my boy friend and I, well I guess you could say inherited his two grandkids. They are 2 and 5. I feel trapped, they have been through so much that I don't feel like I can leave. We're all they have.

2007-11-05 06:19:18 · 4 answers · asked by helpmeplease 1

i cuss a lot and i hate it! i picked it up in jr high and now im 20 and i cuss more than ever. what is a good way to try and control it like not cuss at all.

again i know it sounds stupid but i would really like some advise because i have a children in my family around me and i dont want them to pick it up..

2007-11-05 06:13:49 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

i'm doing a research paper on depression and typical teenage behavior and i can't seem to get any info on it.

so can anyone find a good site with info on typical teenage behavior and what causes them (hormones and stuff).

2007-11-05 06:02:08 · 3 answers · asked by blackx4life 1

This is going to sound weird, but here goes: When I walk into a store or restaurant or even at my desk at work, I start to feel uncomfortable. I feel a little nervous and look around and wonder how I'm perceived by others. I wonder how my expression looks. Do I look angry, sad, happy, etc. I guess this might stem from my having a low self-esteem. I think I'm a decent looking person, but sometimes when I look at photos of myself I think oh gosh I'm not the most photogenic person in the world and that makes me feels self-conscious. I have a hard time just letting go, getting lost in the moment, concentrate on the task at hand, and not worrying what others think of me. How can I do this? How can I raise my self-esteem so I can be confident? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thank you so much.

2007-11-05 05:58:16 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

Id love to do it as a career, Like a counseller or something, How do you get into this type or career?

2007-11-05 05:50:34 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

I want to major in psychology in the University, and I may want to be a doctor.

What I really want to do is;

1. Just like a therapy counselor, hear individual problems and advice, counsel them. But I do not want to be a mere therapy counselor, because it is a low-paying job.

2. I want to be able to prescribe drugs or health food, or at least be able to recommend to people.

What kind of job will I get with majoring the psychology?

Here is the list of what I want from the future job;

1. High-paying salary.

2. Growth possibility. It means, whatever I do, I wish there is a possible way to get promoted or get bigger scale, like moving into much larger space office, dealing with more high-class patients, spreading my reputation, etc.



Is it possible to become both a counselor and physical doctor, that I can prescribe a medicine?

Other than the above, by getting degree on psychology, what else can I become?

Thanks!

2007-11-05 05:45:32 · 3 answers · asked by davegesprek 1

he was on Paxil 4 a while...poor kid.

2007-11-05 05:28:06 · 7 answers · asked by Gambit-Xeneise 5

i live in an irranian household and due to circumstance my parents have become extremely protective of me. i can list the things my dad does, he checks my time table to make sure if i finish early one day i dont go and see anyone else, im not allowed boyfriends (im 16) im, i get grounded every week and i bearly see my friends. last time i had not hung up my coat in my cupboard and he ground me for 2 weeks. i was going to see my friends for haloween and it upset me that it was cancelled because of that, so i got angry because it wasnt the first time that i'd been grounded over something so small and he ended up getting very violent and pining me to the floor and punching me in the stomach. i am really really paranoid and self consious, and i worry so much because my parents over react over the smallest things. i cry every day and im starting to get really tired and dizzy at school and im losing focus. my dad doesnt want me to leave for university, im not efficent i cant leave the house

2007-11-05 05:06:33 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

i was wondering if i could get some help. maybe from people of other countries or people who are familiar with other than western medicine techniques. I am a college student / single mom and work for minimum wage. I do not have insurance so seeing a psychologist is out of the question. I work hard but I struggle everyday. I cry alot and I am not happy at all, almost never. I do what I need to do to get by. I love my kids very much. I need to get rid of this severe blue feeling all the time. I have tried exercise and groups for therapy because those options are inexpensive. I take caffeine pills sometimes just to get up. Are there any other ways to rid depression with out going to an expensive doctor. Maybe people do things in other countries that help. Please if anyone can help, i would more than apprieciate it. TY

2007-11-05 04:48:46 · 3 answers · asked by meinanotherplace 1

2007-11-05 04:31:19 · 3 answers · asked by Bernice 2

2007-11-05 03:50:23 · 9 answers · asked by RR17 2

Send me a joke or some words of advise or something

2007-11-05 03:25:11 · 19 answers · asked by black eyed lady of the flowers 2

I was curious if anyone knows a way to help improve my memory? I am no longer in school and I just want to be able to remember things more effectively. When I was in school I was in the learning disability classes and I think it hurt my memory more then anything. I always felt I had more intelligence then most kids in the class it’s just that my memory recall was not there. I understood all the material but when it came time for the test I could not recall what I had learned.

2007-11-05 02:57:45 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have zero/Nada/zilch self esteem. How do I become happy about myself?

2007-11-05 02:29:09 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-11-05 02:19:51 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

I need some help, advice, something. I work M-F 8AM to 5PM and my wife works Su-Thurs 5:30PM-2AM. So that we can spend time together, I try to sleep for a few hours until she gets home at 2:30AM and then I get up to spend a couple of hours with her and try to go back to sleep. Over the past several weeks, I have been a very difficult time getting to back to sleep and when I do I have been having very realistic dreams about personal security. Dreams about people breaking into my house or someone trying to kill me or my wife. I do this repeatedly from about 4AM till 7AM when I awake. I will fall deeply asleep for about 20-30 minutes and have these nightmares. I wake up screaming. Any thoughts? What should I do?

2007-11-05 02:10:36 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

idont know- i could just be a hypochondriac
but do i have bipolar?
i'm really depressed sometimes and when i am i just sleep and i always forget to eat so when i'm on my lows i lose a couple pounds
when i'm happy i get really hyper and dance and stuff and thats usually around the same time each day

i'm 14

lots of people say that doctors get bipolar and ADHD mixed up, i dont have ADHD do i?
i mean, i get distracted a lot and i forget things, but thats not a big deal, right?

2007-11-05 01:22:07 · 6 answers · asked by ♥ ćhȇՊicål RoՊaηćȇ ♥ 3

i don't think i will really do it, but it's all i want... i want to go back into my semi-abusive relationship that i just got out of it because its better than this life of nothing, all i can do is cry, i'm even at work and cant stop crying...
what am i supposed to do? i dont know what to do, i feel so hopeless...

2007-11-05 00:33:51 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-11-04 21:47:59 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

This is a serious question so please all you Pro-McCanns try to answer using joined up sentences and proper pronunciation.
Try not to shout.

Before you ask. I am not sick, I get out, I have a life, and I dont secretly envy swingers.

I think that with the all the mounting evidence pointing squarly to the fact that the McCanns killed their child, and no evidence at all, none, zippo, zilch, to support the McCanns claim of an abduction, anybody who supports the McCanns is making a serious mistake.

Is it because all pro McCanns have soft pink fluffy cuddly sickly sweet marshmallows for brains and a mantle piece full of Diana memorial plates??
Or are they big fat, loud mounthed, self opinionated, lard arsed Philomena maskerading as the general public?

Remeber all you pros..no emotive language....

2007-11-04 19:46:43 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

Since my last child was 3 months old I have been perscribed amytriptaline as an anti-depressant and since its been 10 years plus I'm interested to hear from other users who can reassure me. Especially since there is a side effect I am experiencing. The pills help me sleep, and prevent migraines. I have tried recently more modern drugs with poor results...amitryptaline has been around for approx. 50 years and seems the best alternative for me. What side-effects are you experiencing and how have you coped or treated those long term side effects?

2007-11-04 19:16:57 · 4 answers · asked by believer49 1

so i have a really hard time going to sleep i get tired but once i get in bed and close my eyes i just cant fall asleep this one doctor told me that my mind doesnt rest because i start thinking, and thinking, and thinking about stuff...and she gave me some pills like valerian root and some other one but it doesnt help so ive been taking like benaril for like a month it helps but i wake up in the middle of the night is their anything i could do to help me sleep i read and go to the gym like everyday but i just like cant sleep, and i dont want to take any more pills? i would try music but it doesnt work because the instruments bug me if im trying to sleep so i was thinking of buying one of those machines that make like wind, rain, ocean noises??? any info i could get would help me thanks

2007-11-04 19:13:18 · 15 answers · asked by walkingonrain 2

ok.. finals are coming up.. im failling all of my classes so i have to do perfect on them! the thing is that im working full time and well its really heavy specially now on this holidays.. im lucky if i get 5 hrs of sleep ... i cant concentre.. i cant sleep.. i really need something.. ritalin.. vitamins.. pills.. whatever.... just let me know whats really good!!.. PLEASE i cant failed my classes cause i can loose my financial aid!

2007-11-04 18:53:50 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

It sucks and i have it bad. I struggle with it and it's not fair.
I feel so sorry for people who are born with a disease that cannot be cured, cause there's no life in them.

2007-11-04 18:01:48 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-11-04 17:31:53 · 9 answers · asked by Mr. Dog 4

I have anxiety because of being severely bullied when i was a kid. I see a psychiatrist once a week during school time (because she is booked out other times)

My friends are really nosey!!!
Whats a believable lie i can tell them to explain why i come 1hr late to school so often?

2007-11-04 16:42:43 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous