Mental Health - December 2007

I just found out that someone I care about very much has been cutting themself. I do not understand why anyone would do that? Can you tell me why? And what can i do to help her stop?

2007-12-05 23:31:44 · 21 answers · asked by CaramelKitten 3

Im Pretty sure i have ocd/hocd
its hard from time to time
should i talk to a family memeber about it?
should i seek help?
can i beat it by myself?
does medication work?
help please

2007-12-05 22:27:31 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I try to get help. I have adhd and try to explain I am unorganized and have trouble being organized and one social worker said to me just be organized. How come none of them seen to understand me or be able to help me.

2007-12-05 20:02:51 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

In the movie Mr. Brooks, Kevin Costner plays a man that is addicted to killing random people. It isn't spur of the moment, he plans and premeditates it very well, so I wouldn't consider it to be a psychotic condition, it's played out as more of a hobby. I was just wondering if this was an actual medical condition.

2007-12-05 19:44:31 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

So...my ? is , I have major anxiety issues now. I can't sleep. I'm scared to leave the house. I have horrible nightmares. This has turned my life upside down. Doctor has me on Zoloft for depression and Clonazepam for anxiety, but neither seem to be working to help me sleep. My baby sleeps through the night already so he's not keeping me up, I'm just scared to go to bed and have nightmares wake me up and now I'm getting so exhausted. Anyone have any suggestions or meds or methods they've tried for helping with sleep. I really need to sleep for my own sanity!!! I am currently seeing a therapist but doesn't seem to be much help. Any thoughts would be great. Thanks

2007-12-05 18:03:04 · 8 answers · asked by latina_23 1

I am thinking of going to get some help, maybe xanax to help ease my anxiety. DO I have to tell them my whole life story. What do you do?

2007-12-05 17:47:46 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

This question comes to mind because every lady I come across nowadays is claiming to be little of one or the other. Which one is worse? Bi-polar usually deals with the faulty synapses of an individual while a manic depressive generally has a chemical imbalance.

2007-12-05 17:39:10 · 11 answers · asked by Adrift69 1

I am a mom of 3-4, 2, and 6mos. I love my children. But Im so sad. I feel depressed and trapped in my house. I can't sleep..Im not hungry...I just feel like I hate my life. I loved my life up until my last baby and it seems like my happiness has just vanished. I am a stay at home mom and we only have one car so that I can't go anywhere during the day and on tues and thur my husband goes to school. I feel so lonely but then I don't want to be around anyone. I could just weep right now. I try to talk to my husband about the things I need. But I feel like I don't matter. And I just love my children. And I feel so frustrated b/c I feel I have nothing to give them b/c I am always so sad and irritated all day....Ya I have good days and good hours but day after day after day ...I am so tired of it....I know they will all be in school soon and Emily next year but will my like be like this until then? I know I probably need to get on some medicine..I think I will call my doc tomor

2007-12-05 17:28:38 · 22 answers · asked by kristi p 4

I posted a question on here a few weeks ago because i was concerned. Well im going to ask a new question. I have been with my girlfriend for 6 months and up until about a month ago things have been great. Come to find out this time of the year has always been really bad for her. She has had episodes in the past during this time of the year. Well about a month ago she really started acting distant. Not really calling as much not asking to hang out as much. I kinda just started calling her more and asking to hang out more to make up for her not doing it. Now its been a month of this and its getting really frustrating. She would usually spend the night at my place at least 3 times a week and i cant remember the last time she has recently. I havent seen her at all today and i think ive talked to her maybe 3 times all day long with our last conversation being the longest but not really an interesting conversation. Just some times of akward silence. Shes been busy all day but shes home now

2007-12-05 17:14:33 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have ADHD and it is severely affecting my school grades. I have a friend who gave me a Ritalin pill a year ago and it really worked. I told my parent about it but they refuse to prescribe it because they are blinded by the dangers and ignore to the benefits I need. Is there any way I can get the pills without my parents like a free clinic or something? I am 17, in high school, and have insurance.

2007-12-05 17:03:52 · 9 answers · asked by Johnny Ben 1

I've been going to my therapist for close to a year, and I have been borderline clinically depressed. Latley it has become worse, and my sleeping patterns are horrible, I'm always tired, unmotivated to do anything, and pretty much sick of my life (which is pretty bland anyway). I'm in a downward spiral and can't escape this so I'm going to the doctor tomorrow, and am going to talk to him about getting anti-depressant medicine. I've never been on any kind of pills so I am kind of scared, but has anyone taken them or know anyone who has? I've not been going to my job and college I can't deal with it anymore and I'm hoping this will help me feel better. Do anti-depressents really work? I dont want to get my hopes up if they don't work. Can anyone tell me what kinds did or didnt work for them. Thanks

2007-12-05 16:53:06 · 6 answers · asked by Maxwell 1

Having been having problems ever since i had change courses last semster in school and to make things worse my grandmother also had a heart attack during the period. My grades got badly affected because of this i went from a 3.6 gpa to a 2.6

But the shocking truth is that the way i felt then is the same way i am feeling now. Even though its been like 6 mths since this events. Only today do i realise that i may be having PTSD

Now i am afraid that this semster is going to be exactly same as the last but its already half way thru the sem and i don't really know what to do anymore

Where can i go to seek mental help in singapore

2007-12-05 16:37:15 · 3 answers · asked by Hari D 2

i think im losing my mind. im absolutely alone with no one to talk to. everytime i think about something it makes me feel like crying- like theres no meaning to life and that suicide offers a form of relief from torment

i would like to meet someone that knows what im talking about, just so i can assure myself that im not crazy

this feels like a panic attack


btw im used to a$$hole answers

2007-12-05 16:14:54 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

My psychiatrist just put me on zyprexa for my depression and it pretty much knocked me out for the first two days. What has been you're experience taking it? good or bad?

It seems like everything I take I get the worst reactions to. The only difference with this is I haven't been awake long enough to hallucinate...half the time I don't remember waking up until someone tells me! I missed my pill this morning, that's really the only reason I'm awake right now.

2007-12-05 16:13:25 · 2 answers · asked by Melissa 2

2007-12-05 15:51:22 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

Whenever something ends, like a great tv series which I followed since the beginning or I recall tv shows and memories from my childhood (which my childhood was filled with) I get extremely sad. Some examples were when I watched the ending of Digimon, the end of Final Fantasy X, remembering Mr.Roger's Neighborhood. I have memories of when I was a child and all the great parts about a child's life. School, friends, teachers, tv shows, toys...and all of it adds up and just makes me depressed for long periods of time...what can I do?

2007-12-05 15:41:56 · 8 answers · asked by Theodore 1

If anyone here has taken Cymbalta for depression, how long did it take to start working?

I have taken other medications for depression. I was taking Paxil for years. I just joined a research study on Cymbalta and I took it the first time today.
I might be getting a placebo.

2007-12-05 15:39:13 · 3 answers · asked by majnun99 7

I believe that everyone has thought about it on some level. If they say they haven't, I believe they are a liar. So, is it possible that there are people who have not even thought about it?

2007-12-05 15:30:05 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous

I want to lose weight and can be "good" for short periods of time, but then flop. What keeps you positive and moving forward?

2007-12-05 13:56:52 · 5 answers · asked by Wendy B 5

From all i've read up on it seems my bro is schitzophrenic(or something similar) And he has slowly lost contsct with my familiy. He wont respond to calls or emails, and i dont know how to approach him, either on a normal level or trying to get him to see his behaviour isnt normal and he should seek help. Ant suggestions?

2007-12-05 12:08:51 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

I know it increases Dopamine and Serotonin, but does it increase DHEA?

Please supply a link so I can verify, thanks.

2007-12-05 11:46:35 · 1 answers · asked by sgregory1522 3

im going to fight this guy i lost a fight to..and i want to know wat drug i kan smoke or pills i can take so i kan get in the mood for fighting..and so i can have my body num and not feel anything?

2007-12-05 11:35:58 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

Odd\Stupid Question #3

2007-12-05 10:59:20 · 4 answers · asked by NoName 2

I constantly feel like lately that something is wrong. I have this weird feeling that I have cancer and I am going to die. I just got married not to long ago and we are wanting to have a baby. I am worrying myself sick that I will get pregnant and then there if there is something wrong with me I will die and leave my husband and baby behind. I feel that I am stressed and depressed and I have no clue why I am feeling the way that I do. There is nothing more in life that I want more than a family. I have been feeling strange the past couple of weeks and now my neck has been hurting for the past few days and I am scared that something is seriously wrong. I went to the dr the other day and was in there 10 minutes she didn't seem to think there was a thing wrong with me. No bloodwork nothing....does anyone have any advice or anyone else ever have this happen to them? I am scared to death. I almost panic. HELP! Also, could stress bring on aches, and nothing really be wrong with me?

2007-12-05 10:54:03 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

i can't even watch the news without getting more depressed. I already tried to get an appointment with a shrink and everyone i called have like 2 months waiting lists. maybe I'll feel better if i can get some ideas. thanks.

2007-12-05 10:43:31 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

to find a way to help her. She is not doing so well in school. It is hard for her to keep friends. It really is hard for all of us. We want her to be happy. The meds make her heart beat to fast. Her personality is altered. What can I do?

2007-12-05 10:35:58 · 11 answers · asked by mary m 2

2007-12-05 10:30:38 · 30 answers · asked by Yechiel G 1

or am I just weird?

2007-12-05 10:10:26 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

Is it George Bush?
AL Queda?
Unknown foreign terrorist?
SOmeone from US?
Or none of above?
What's your opinion/

2007-12-05 09:54:56 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

I know that sounds really gross, but that's what I'm calling what I want to do. I want to know how to expell some thought (or really anything, like an obsession or an experience) out of my head. In this case, I want to get rid of thoughts of a certain guy before it's too late and it becomes an obsession. thanks!

2007-12-05 09:52:10 · 2 answers · asked by 77684 3