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Tuesday, May 25, 2010

Will the army allow my son to enlist? He is medicated for bi-polar. He is trying to enlist in the Army.?

And he is non-custodial parent to a child.
Answer:
Nope, bipolar disorder is considered 4F in any branch of the military.
not sure, but my guess would be no.
Not likely. He would not be a good candidate for any branch of the service due to how he may react were he to be captured and his medication taken away from him, or lose it in battle. Being under extreme pressures of war are not tolerated well by those having no mental disorders. Having a bi-polar disorder would make it very difficult for him. Try to encourage another way of helping the USA.
I doubt they would take him. He is considered a hazard. Because of the bipolar.
Sorry, but no. I live in an area with various military facilities of several different branches, and several kids my son knows from school could not get in because they had been officially diagnosed as bipolar.

Will quiting Paxil AKA Pexeva have any withdrawel symptoms?

I have been taking paxil for less than a month but taking it everyday 10m I want to stop taking it. Can I do this abrumptly since I havent been taking it for long?
Answer:
if it were only a week I'd say yes, but not after a whole month, you need to taper to stop the drug safely. It does take six weeks for the drug to be effective, why aren't you willing to give it time to work?
It differs for everyone. Basically you should tapper down. This may mean halving the dose every week. Obviously you should ask your doctor what the best way is to stop. May I ask why you are stopping so soon?
no. it's in your system. lower the dose every other day until you're off.
Question: Shouldn't you be asking your physician this?
you have not given the drug time to work it takes 6-8 weeks for an antidepressent to work.when stoping paxil should tamper the dose.withdraw from paxil can cause seereheadache.please consult with your doctor.
Probably not if you've only been taking it for a month. I've taken Paxil for periods of six months in the past and never had problems going off them (I believe I was on 10mg/day also). Some people are fine and some have rather pronounced withdrawal symptoms. If you're concerned you could talk to your doctor about gradually tapering off but since you haven't been taking it that long you shouldn't have any problems. But like others have said it can take up to 8 weeks to become fully effective so, if the side effects are not intolerable, maybe you should give it a chance.

Will my friend become a normal person?

my friend ,who is most influential man,believes that biological weapons and arms were harbored by his neighbor, with an intention to kill him .He also believed that his neighbor is not treating his kith and kin well and behaving like a dictator.. i inspected that neighbor's house, but i could not find out any. but my friend did not believe my words.he sent some hooligans to attack his neighbor Those hooligans also could not find out any weapons, but they killed his neighbor.. now, my friend is in debt trap as he had to pay huge amounts to the hooligans . even though, that neighbor was dead, my friend's henchmen still occupied that house and my friend still believing a threat from the kith and kin of his deceased neighbor, incited violence and divided the sons and daughters of the neighbor,as a result, there are daily killings of relatives, kith and kin of the deceased neighbor. he has enormous influence in all circles. what is his disease ?
Answer:
He may have scizophrenia
Does he seem agitated most of the time?
He needs to go to see a doctor to explain all these things
I suggest you go to the Control Panel, under 'Add/Remove Friends' and remove him from your list.
I dont know about your friend love but you need some help
His disease is paranoia with feelings of persecution. It is difficult to remedy.
sounds like syphilis or bipolar
hmmm you are talking about "dubya" aren't you?? his disease is meglomania ...
If thats a true story, he is screwed up and needs urgent mental hospital treatment.
may be mentally affected
Hello,

(ANS) Its an extreme form of paranoia with delusions. Your friend has a serious mental health problem aside from all the violence. Its sounds like he needs professional help for his situation.

IR
sorry is this a movie because it sounds like bullsh*t
he is an idiotic momma's boy who never had to care for himself and he has abrother named Jeb. All big problems.
Sounds like a croc-o-sh#t to me!
schizophrenia - or you've got some time on your hands and enjoy creative writing and the gullibility of some yahoos
its called politics ... and legally u are allowed to get away with murder ...

its the lunatics running the asylum
That's what you get for threatening someone's dad
Is your friend George W Bush or Tony Blair by any chance?
schezophrenia.

you also need to seek help.

if the neighbor is dead, did anyone report to the police?
Paranoid episode..

Medication can bring him back to normal...
hahaha! good one!My mother read it too and she didn't understand lol ...like a lot of people out there, alas...
I do think Bush suffers from paranoia... or is it just megalomania?
I can only assume you are talking about Iraq %26 the US and the UK.


And the answer is probably not. Normallity is a long way off!

Will my family ever abadon me?

When I was 10 yrs old my mom got divorced from my dad.That same year she got a new boyfriend when they would go out I would worry about where they had gone and why they were out so late.one time they went out and one of my sisters said that she was going to leave me and go live with her boyfriend and i would never see her again.she said that just to make me cry thats how mean my sisters would be.I am now 16 yrs old and suffering from separtion anxiety.My other sister gave me an article to read about how we can harness the power of the universe to our advantage.It basically said that if I think positively positive things will happen and if I think negatively negative things will happen.So I can't stop thinking if I think my family will abondon me...will they?
any advice will help
Answer:
Please find an adult you respect and talk with them. Your sisters article is saying that thoughts become actions. To a degree that is true. If one is happy and has happy thoughts, their world is going to be a happy place. But just thinking the happy thoughts didn't make it happen. Most of it is in the way the person reacts to the things that happen to them. Having thoughts of family abandonment isn't going to make it happen. But it will make you apprehensive. Do talk it out with people you respect.
you are now 16 and they are still there %26#92;go figure
While what your sister is is true, if you think positive, positive will happen, and negative negative things will happen, it just is just a "rule."

I really don't think that your family will leave you. You should definitely talk to someone other than us faceless people from ByeDr.com to see what needs to happen.
Try talking to your family and see what they think about your separation anxiety. They may need to spend some extra time with you or something that proves that they will not leave you since that is your fear.
I understand the thought process, kind of like if I think I'll get a headache, your body will actually produce one, although with something involving other people, it would be more difficult. You can not control what other people can do, you can only sit back and wait and see what happens. Perhaps you should talk to your parents about your anxiety, and maybe they can ease your mine.
i think that when they do abandon u you will have ur own family and wont care as much. good luck p.s i'll never abandon u
OK, no. First of all, that article about "if you think positive, positive things will happen and if you think negative, negative things will happen" is a crock of $h!t. Think about it for a minute. Half the people in the country hate George Bush, and yet he's still president, he's still in good health, and nothing bad ever happens to him. He hasn't been impeached yet, has he? Yet you can go on line and find all these people yelling, "Bush should be impeached!" So that right there shows you that thinking negative thoughts about someone, or about a situation, does NOT mean that negative things will happen.

You really should think about going to a counselor or therapist, because these are issues that you could get out in the open with a good counselor. A good therapist or counselor could help you figure out why you feel the way you feel, and more importantly, what you can do about it to help yourself.
your family would never leave you willingly so don't worry
Nothing you've said makes me think your family is going to abandon you. I would talk to your mom and your "other sister" about your negative thoughts and leave the cry-making sister out of the conversation. She's no help.

Therapists can also help you deal with your negative thoughts.

If you're 16 you'll probably leave your mom before she leaves you. Is that what the separation anxiety is about? A lot of teens go through that when they start planning to go off to university or leave the family home.

Looking for the positive instead of the negative is good advice, but don't judge yourself if you can't do it right away. Real change takes time.
your mom will not abandon you!! I think you should talk to her about this.
your sister is a mean butt! Just kidding-she was probably just annoying you and didnt realize it would really bother you. talk to your mom!!
you and your sister have eachother and that is whats important
I can identify with you sooo much. My mother left me when I was 4. I am terribly sorry you were told those things. Fear of abandonment especially by the ones we love the most needs to be dealt with, with the help of a therapist. It is natural for those thoughts to be there now but your family is still there and more than likely will be but the fear is very real and with good reason, unfortunately. Yeah, positive thinking is great but it is a lot easier said than done when you have past issues to deal with from the past such as you have described. I do hope that you will talk to a therapist and they will be able to help get you through this so you can feel better and confident about your situation. You can email me anytime at jsbinal@yahoo.com I wish you the best~
The article your sister gave you is about The Secret which is really nothing more than the power of positive thinking - which has been around forever and a day.

Okay. So what would happen to you without family? You would be forced to become more independant and more self-reliant. You'd find some inner strength and realize how strong you really are.

Eventually you'll create and have a family of your own but you need to work on your fears and insecurities before then or you'll end up driving people away.
Long Answer: Well, I suspect not. That theory is not quite so black and white, its more abstract. The thing is, we live as mortals down here on earth, which means we are subject to dealing with a lotta crap we don't wanna deal with. Happens to all of us this "crap". The difference is the different mindset, which is what your sister was trying to help you with. See if you are thinking positively, the crap will still happen, you will just be able to handle it better than if all your doing is whining and moaning about "woe is you and look how bad I have it". The negative mindset is so busy feeling miserable about how much this sucks, that the problem never gets dealt with.

Short Answer: No, if you obsess about your family leaving, it will NOT CAUSE THEM TO LEAVE. It does sound however like you having obsessive/intrusive thoughts, and seeing a doctor about that might make you feel muuuuuch better.
I dont think that if you say your family is going to abandon that it will happen.. but dont take this seriously but i've allways had this saying that i made up..
" Everyone Will End Up Leaving You"
It's just something i made up but i think its true. think about it eventually almost everyone will end up leaveing you. or you leave them.. like every year when school ends you leave all your teachers behind and your friends...everyone gose their sepreat way and if they dont then the will eventually
and some people are going to die and then they will leave you that way...and your going to leave your mom and move out hopefully when your 18... dont be to atached to your family that you dont ever want to leave them because thats not good anyway i hope you get over this feeling that your having that your family is going to abandon you because i know its a terable feeling but... your family is your family and thats somthing that never changes even if you want it to . (their alway going to be there!)
am so sorry about you,but you don't tell where is your mother now,however,my advice is to believe in god that never abandont us,and think that your mother also have the right to live her life,the falt is there is no one take care of you,but believe that you an come over this problem,forgive your family,and think about your future,and days will heal your wound,if you see your problem is a big one you are false,i live with both mam and dad but god now how we suffered from my father especially my mam,but she cannot leave the house because she want to protect my brother , he treat my brother very bad since he was 1 year only ,now my brother is 25 years he dosent become sad whenever he remembered that,he get aseperate flat,never let any one to trouble him and he'll get married soon ,however,about you you can seperate from your family withen 2 years,and live this time by love,love your family then they will love you ,forgive them and never fall or repeat their falt in the future with your family,never think about your fears,life is short and worthy to live it,and you deserve happiness because compensation is the low of the life,one day your parants will repent of what they do,always think about your future and to be better in every thing and don't seek advice from your sisters because they also victims and don't do right things ,also make good friends (friends are best prescription)and appreciate the value of life,god will not leave you,and am sure you will meet a person who realy loves you
You were abandoned by your dad. Then your mom left you to go out with a stranger. Your sisters are probably just as hurt but they feel powerful by scaring you. So you have this fear from past experience.
If you can talk to someone you trust, do. It's OK to be afraid, to feel fear, to think scary thoughts. You are still vulnerable. Life is hard, bro. But you made it the last six years from when you were little.
Think about it, fear is OK. It is telling you something. Probably you don't know what to do when you are 18 and out. Maybe consider some plans, ask our friends what they plan to do, look into a trade at a Community College. Nursing pays well and so do many trades. Go visit.
Dream of a future where you have power over your life. Read about people who came from less than perfect families who went on to achieve. Rent The Power of Happyness or another inspiring story. You are not alone.

Will loneliness over come me?

Some times I feel at the end of my rope.It is so frustrating to know what I am missing and feeling as though there is nothing I can do.Can I survive this lonliness?Will I make it to the finish line?
Answer:
I'm lonely as hell too, man. But my main issue is that I'm so anti-social that I don't really want to hang out because it feels so weird being around others...especially if you think you don't have much to say.

I'll be here for you if you need me. Send me a message, maybe we can talk on Yahoo IM!
Yes, you will make it, and im sure you will do great! I was a victim of loneliness for many years but I overcame it and I wouldnt change those years even if I had the chance, I learnt so much and am now so much stronger. I love life now, I havent got anyone more special even, I just make better use of the people I do have I guess, but even if I didnt have them, I could still be happy! Keep Trying and be positive! Great times lie ahead! Good Luck!
Sounds like depression, best treated by a combination of drugs and professional counseling. Go see a psychiatrist
Definately. Learn to be happy and make others happy and you will be the happiest person in this world.
feeling lonely can be very hard. especially when you are in a new place and have not made any friends. i get really lonly alot and then i got a job at a convience store and i love it. i love the people i work for and the people i work with. it has helped me alot. also i go to a bible study once a week and that helps too. getting out and meeting people that is the key. if you have anxiety and are afraid to meet people then go see a therapist and join some support groups that also helps especially when you know that you are not the only one who suffers from this. it is a great time of year if you have depression to get out of the house and get some sunlight. that helps a lot with that. i have severe anxiety but i am a little different with mine. mine comes from being alone to much. so i deal better around people, but i also take meds as well. i hope that this helps and you can feel a little less a lone in the world. just know that you are not and if you ever need totalk to someone feel free to email me
I truly believe you can overcome the loneliness...maybe we are all little islands you know? Maybe we're all alone...but I know one day even though we are all alone, you won't be lonely. I know its scary. Just try to be the best person you can be in life, that's what I try to do. That doesn't mean being perfect you know? Because no one is perfect..but keep trying your best..no matter what happens you can say you are trying your best. I know you can do it..I think the people in this world who can feel the most pain are really the strongest, even though it doesn't look that way..life is weird..I know if you keep facing it, you will succeed. Good luck friend!
Most people feel that way once in while so 'yes' you will come through your problems.

This next statement sounds like a joke but it isn't - - if you are at the end of your rope turn around and look - you'll find you have a whole new rope in front of you.

What this means is that sometimes we have lost perspective and need to change how we look at things.

For now, I'm sure you can be helped with talking or therapy, and maybe medications; anti- depressants or stimulants like methylphenidate (generic Ritalin) can provide the controlled boost you need to get over this rough spot.

If you start to really feel bad, you should call The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - a 24-hour, toll-free suicide prevention service available to anyone in suicidal crisis.

If you need help, please dial 1-800-273-TALK (8255).

You will be routed to the closest possible crisis center in your area. With over 120 crisis centers across the country, their mission is to provide immediate assistance to anyone seeking mental health services. Call for yourself, or someone you care about. Your call is free and confidential.

There are other types of free screening services listed below.

Try the hotline first.

Some people turn to religion, meditation, karate or exercise, or yoga but only after the immediate problem is addressed (physical exercise does generally help if you can do some).

Let me know how you are getting along.

Will it all be ok..please help!!??

i dont know why but i have negative feelings, im lonely and sad at the minute and i dont know why. could you cheer me up and reassure me please!?
Answer:
hey. i know it might be hard, but try to give more details than that since it's hard to reassure u when i don't even know why your feeling how u are. But anyway, if ur having negative feelings, feeling lonely and sad.u need god. HEAR ME OUT. When i was 12, God was teh only reason I had to even bother to live my stupid pointless life. When i got hurt by him, at first times, i was so shocked and helpless. However, with each trial and hurt he put me through, i came out with a new thing learned about God, and i came out with more spiritual maturity, and with renewed faith. At the first few times of being hurt..it'll be trecherous. Later though, u'll learn to depend on him, and you'll like the trials because you'll learn that it'll bring you closer to him. Seriously, God is all anybody needs. He certianly was for me.
if you feel lonley......... get out more discover the more, trust me going out with friends and family helps
get out and meet people even if it is only the supermarket you can really change these feelings there are loads of people out there that need friends be positive you are as good as anyone
put some relaxing music on have a nice soak in the bath a few scented candles and you will forget what about your negative feelings it works for me
Allow yourself the time to feel sad but set a limit. It's ok to feel like that sometimes and most people do.Then give yourself a boost and focus on something positive in your life and see if you can create some positive energy surrounding that.
Self worth comes from having respect for yourself and belief that we are not all super human and its alright to crack at times. Well done for having the confidence to ask for help, that in itself is a big step.
Just think of all the people that are worse off.Thats what i do when i am down,just try not to dwell on things,i know its not easy but i am sure you will have a lot of nice answers on here to cheer you up.Be happy.
it's fine. get out with some friends and have a laugh! dont get drunk though, cos it'll hurt in the morning. i feel a bit self conscious with a miserable avatar, but these sites'll cheer u up!

http://www.ctrlaltdel-online.com/comic.p...

www.weebls-stuff.com/toons

http://{your name here}youaremighty.com
you need to talk to a therapist so ask your family doctor to refer you to one..If you are a minor speak to your parents or another adult you trust. Do you have friends or hobbies that you can do. If its something that comes and goes dont fret over it or you could make it worse..good luck
If u were lonely, no one would answer u, nor would they read ur "?"! Who are u? Where do u come from...on my planet we drink our tears.suck them dry ...lick em up as much as we can! Hope u gotta smile at least outta that one cuz it was a lil' stupppppid! U will be okay just do not give up!!!%26#92;
So whats the problem, you dwelling on the negative, huh. Come on, sit down and make a list of three good things in your life, make a list of three things you enjoy. Now make a list of three things you are good at or help other people with.
Now pick a point about yourself that other people like or admire about you.

concentrate on them, and remind yourself of the good in you. Give yourself a hug and when the world gives you a kick in the butt, smile cause you know better, then give it a kick back to keep it in line
everyone gets like it, even the people with the most friends in the world feel lonely. i have days when i am just so so fed up and sad and dont know why, and no one can say or do anything to snap me out of it. its just one of those things. and i'm sure posting questions and replying to questions on here helps u to feel less alone.
help some people out on here, answer some questions and help make someones day by giving them a good honest answer, you'll feel better then and have done a good turn too!
x x :-)
tomorrow is another day
everything will seem totally diffrent just wonderful
think of all the things you should be thankful about(family, friends, good health)
when you wake up tomorrow everything is going to be great
I know it is a very hard thing to do, but try looking at how lucky you are you must have a roof over your head, a computer you can use, you are not blind, stupid or dyslexic. You can have food or drink if you are hungry or thirsty. There you are not as negative as you thought! Just feeling a bit down at the momant. Think how bad you feel and how people that dont have all you have feel, if that dont make you feel better I think you may need to see a doctor. Good Luck god bless you

Will i over come my fear?

when i was 7 i got hit by a car and as a result i broke my neck and lots of other stuff came as a result.
the thing is i now have a fear of driving i have had a few lessons but i gave up because it scared me.i would like to lern but i dont no how to handle this .
Answer:
I don't drive either. Will you get over your fear? Yes, but only if you really like to drive. I don't like to drive.
Well i can see why you are scared of cars, and driving. I have known people that have over come it, and i have known people that did not over come the fear of cars and driving them. You could go to a therapist, and talk with them, an they could help you with it, and work through it. And if you go through therapy to get over it, u will need to take it very serious, and really work at it, otherwise it is just a waste of time.
you have got to be sure of yourself... don't be scared of the car... you are in control of the car. just try to go out there and be the best driver that you can be! so you can be sure that something (like that happened to you) wont happen to somebody else... i promise and even when i started driving (and i am sure this goes for most people) i was scared too... i even had a bad wreck (where i wasn't driving) but you know when you fall off the horse you just have to get right back on... corny i know but i have faith in you and you can do it!
Once you're able to say to yourself. "I am ready to move on." You can put your mind to getting over your fear. You will always remember it, but anything you put your mind to. You can pretty much do. Look within yourself. Or find a therapist to talk it over. Getting it out helps.
Try EMDR therapy. Look it up on the Internet and find a therapist near you. From what I have learned, a fear like yours can easily be treated in several sessions.

Give it a try. You won't be sorry.

Good luck.

Will I make friends?

I am moving from one state to another and I have PTSD, will I be able to make new friends? Especially, without snapping on them or without my freaking out?
Answer:
The fact that you asked if you will be able to make new friends suggests that you currently have friends and are obviously capable of having friendships. So sure you will. It might take a little time, but that is true for any of us who move to a new state, or school or job or whatever. Some people may not be comfortable with the PTSD but there are many people who will accept you. Just try to be as patient with others as you need them to be with you. Make an effort to be a good friend and you should be fine. And while you are building new friendships I am sure your current friends would love to stay in touch with you by email and phone. Good luck.
yes you can make mew friends. Stop thinking negative and start thinking positive. that's not meant as a nasty comment but as a good advice the more me think negative thoughts the more of a problem it will be for you. keep telling yourself your a good person and lots of people do like you and it will make life a little easier. I know, I know easier said then done but try to think positive it could make a big difference I promise.

Will i look at things differently and will it seem better, please help me!!??

i was a bit depressed at uni last year, i didnt have many mates and i was really unfit (i have always been active and healthy).i split up wit the gf (who i will be living in a house share with!) and i was drinkin alot.
Over summer i plan to get organised, do the work i missed, get into awesome shape and turn up with a more positive outlook and get more involved in team activities.
Will my housemates see a change in me u think?
will it be better?
Answer:
Having been a student , most of us seemed to go through a general lull in around the second year, I know I did and certainly a couple of my mates did.

This is probably rubbish advice, but I really wish I could impress on people how important it is to do the best you can while you are there. I certainly didn't, nights out, missing morning lectures, not returning after lunch in the student union etc etc, thinking it would be ok if I studied hard last minute, but I didn't fulfill my potential and I really regret it now. I would say to anyone, just figure that it's a couple of years, just do it, and you will reap the rewards.

The same goes for appearance and attitude. I sometimes wonder why I've spent years being annoyed at my weight when if I just made the extra efort I wouldn't have to stress about it anymore, it's not even like I'm a lot over wieght, but I often wish I was fitter, stronger and all it would take would be to get off my backside a do something about it, and it would change so much for the positive.

Good on you for wanting to make the change, I would definately encourage it and say give it everything you've got, just try and picture how much happier and relaxed you will be after youve made the effort and achieved it!

The housing situation doesn't need to be tricky, if you get exercise in over the summer and become more confident with your study, then it will give you such a mental and personal boost, things like that won't affect you as much as they would if you're under confident like you seem now.

Just think of the positives every time you find it hard to drag yourself off the sofa/out of bed, pictue yourself as you would like to be in 2/3/6 months and really focus on it, the self discipline will only help and i promise, really, that you will appreciate it in a few years.

Please, learn a lesson from someone who wishes they bothered!! I' m so jealous of those who did.

Seize the day, my freind, seize the day.
As long as you can see a change in yourself, it does not matter how others see you, but yes, if it is such a big change like you are aiming towards, then others will see it...

Good luck with your new found positivity...
It doesn't matter what your mates think, you're doing it for yourself. Big pat on the back to you %26 good luck x
Your housemates might see a change. Maybe they'll like it or maybe they won't. If you are changing for the better, don't let others pull you down. Change friends if you have to. Be strong, and good luck with you plan!
Just a quick thought or two - I am sorry you have had some depression while at uni - I did too, many years ago now, but I still remember how I felt at the time, having all these plans but not having the energy or mental oomph to do anything concrete.

I would say be gentle with yourself - after all, you have had the trauma of a relationship break-up as well.set yourself realistic goals, one thing at a time, then reward yourself when you achieve that one thing. Have a realistic look at your course work - is this the right course for you? - and maybe have a word with your tutor or student medical centre guys.

Don't worry about what your housemates think - it's how YOU feel that matters right now.I hope and pray things will improve for you soon.
Ask your uni student services if they can help you with a counsellor. You have said what you are planning to do and these folks will help you to achieve that. They can also liaise with your tutors and take the heat off you a bit while you get it together.

Good luck!
Bless you, if you haven't already I suggest you get extra help from your tutor and/or medical advice from doctor/counsellor. You do not want to risk things going worse over next year when the pressure really gets hold. I have had depression throughout my final year and been unable to do so much, and hid it from so many people. I am only just accepting that I've been ill and picking up the pieces now!

Will i get out of this?

I have no idea who i am at the moment, but i certainly dont like it, i spend most of my time hiding in my room thinking when i'm not driving to work or at work, i say each weekend ok this weekend i will change something as i am unhappy with my job, my friends, and living back at home after trvelling, each week i intend to go overseas next week so dont change anything and then it is friday again and i m' in the same position as last week. How do you get out of such an unrpoductive routine? Is this part of depression?
Answer:
eh sounds like me.

and i suffer from clinical depression.

talk to someone.
dude see a phycologist
If you feel this way for more than 2 weeks it could be depression. See a doctor or counselor
Yes, this does sound like depression could be a part. You might want to see a theripist. Also, the only way to get out of a routine is one step at a time. Try something new at least once a week. Good luck!
Sounds like depresseion an you need to go see a Doctor. You need to make life more interesting, like hanging out with friends an treating yourself
It does sound like depression but only a good therapist can tell for sure. You should talk to someone a trusted friend or your physician before something very bad happens.
well it seems as if you you have every day planned just have a week by yourself and lay back or you can spend a week with family it is just that you have to much of your week planned thats all
Yes, what you are saying is typical of Depression, I have suffered with depression myself, and I would say to you that it is time to find some outside help. Someone like a Therapist or a Psychiatrist.

Self Identity is a very important concept. If you are not close to who you think you should be, that will cause a great deal of stress in your life.

The closer you come to your Ideal Self the more happy you will be. Try to find ways to be more like your image of yourself.

Will I be okay again?

I recently went through a traumatic experience (rape) about a month and a half ago and I attempted suicide twice within that time frame... was put on a 72 hr hold... and now am seeing an ASTOP counselor. Am I going to be able to reach the point I was at before this happenened to me? Will I stop thinking that the world would be better off with out me in it? Will I not have to be so paranoid about everything? (This was not the first time i was raped... the first i was six years old i am 20 now) Will i get past the flashbacks of both events? Will I be okay?
Answer:
Hey hon,

Let me just start by saying that no, you will never be the person you were before you were raped. You will always be different, because it happened to you and it cannot be undone. But the pain will not last forever, and you will get better. You be stronger and wiser for what happened.

You are going through one of the worst times imaginable right now, and I am so glad your suicide attempt didn't work. You deserve to be in this world, and the world needs you here. The flashbacks will get better. You will eventually be less paranoid. But it might take some time and work.

I am glad you are seeing a counselor. Please stick to it. This is hard work, surviving, but it does get easier. Think of like you were in a car accident. You would hurt afterward. You would need physical therapy. You might have to take medication to help manage the pain. You might have some after effects of the injury forever. But eventually you will heal.

It's going to be okay. You did not deserve any of this. You are stronger than the people who did this to you. You will get better. You are not alone. Keep repeating that.

Some links that might help you:
http://www.rainn.org
http://www.pandys.org
http://www.survivingtothriving.org...
http://www.aswaterspassingby.org...
When anybody has a traumatic experience, they're never the same person as before. But depending on how you look at it, that can be a good thing. Think of how proud you'll feel when you overcome the destructive state of mind you're in now.

The more confident you are in your ability to deal with these issues, the sooner you'll be able to reach a more positive frame of mind.

It's your choice wether or not to define yourself by the feelings you're experiencing now, or to focus on the positive aspects of your life.

Feel the pain, but work towards making your life what you want it to be. I'm very sorry to hear you've had to go through this. Good luck.
Give yourself time and work with your counselor. You should be able to get your life back but, it's going to take some time. Just be patient. Your couselor will help you through it. That's what they're trained for.
Let me COMMEND you for your courage to share your traumatic experience with the others within ByeDr.coms. You have taken the first major step in your HEALING - you've spoken up about your pain!! You will be able to get through this. It will take some time, but DO NOT GIVE UP. What was done to you is NOT YOUR FAULT!!

I'm not sure where you are geologically located but I've found some links that I pray will be helpful to you.

YOU WILL BE OK. I will keep you in my prayers..

God Bless..
Psalm 91 (please read when you have an opportunity)
YOU deserve to be in the world.
I know it's hard to get through a traumatic experience.
I know.
But suicide is not going to solve your problems.
and all those people who say it's "the coward's way out" don't understand depression.
It's not easy to forget about a traumatic experiance, but you need to move on with your life and whatever doesn't kill you only makes you stronger.
you've already shown courage by bringing this out.
yes..... STAY STRONG
I think you're amazing for sounding as 'together' as you do - you've had a terrible time of it.

I know this sounds like a cliche, but time does make a difference, and you WILL feel better, and there are good things ahead for you. You just have to accept that for now, you're not going to feel great, as you've been through a terrible ordeal.

I hope your counsellor is good? Also that you're getting a lot of support from your friends and family, if they know what you've been through.

I think you are fully entitled to be, as you put it, 'paranoid' given what you've experienced. I think that with time you will relax, though.

Have you been offered any type of anti depressant medication? If not, it's something to consider, it can really help. If you do go this route, remember they take a few weeks to kick in, and also that you need to be on the right dose, as well as the right medication.

Have you joined some kind of support group; just wondering if it might help you at all.

I really hope you start to feel better soon - and that with time, and some help, you will recover a bit of optimism and find things to look forward to.
I don't know what to tell you, but if you need to talk I am here
I wish I knew where to begin. You are likely suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), which is the same thing so many Vietnam vets came back from the war with. Symptoms will include flashbacks, hyper-vigilance, major depression, trust issues (especially with men), to name just a few. You might want to see a psychiatrist and get put on some meds. It is typical to first see yourself as a victim (it was not your fault, after all), then as a survivor (because you don't want to keep being a victim all your life), and finally define yourself by something else other than the rape (career goals, relationships, etc.). Good luck in your healing process!

Will citalopram leave me less tired than seroxat and prozac?

Hi.

After going through years of using seroxat and then years of prozac, I have now been a week on citalopram.

On both seroxat and prozac I was just contantly extremely tired. A constant physical feeling of being out of energy.

(My blood of course has been tested numerous times and nothing has been found. Also, when I don't take the medication my energy comes back so it can't be any underlying conditition.)

It has only been a week of using citalopram and I feel extremely tired, yawing, have a headache and can't concentrate on anything. I had the same when I started seroxat and prozac and my doctor said the tiredness would go away: sadly it didn't.


Is it likely that citalopram won't leave be contantly tired like seroxat and prozac did?
Answer:
All of the SSRIs - Prozac, Seroxat, Citalopram, Sertroline - can cause tiredness. If you're still exhausted after a month on the medication, try a lower dose (if your doctor agrees) and see if that helps.

Have you tried Cymbalta, or Effexor? These are newer antidepressants and meant to be more 'energising'.

I've also heard that Wellbutrin is a good one for not causing fatigue; be aware that in higher doses this one is associated with risk of seizures.

Another alternative is an MAOI; these are the oldest types of antidepressants and one in particular, Transcylpromine (excuse wrong spelling!) is apparently incredibly stimulating and does not cause tiredness. If you do take this, you have to get detailed advice as to which foods and drinks to avoid, and also over the counter medications - all can cause fatalities if mixed with the MAOI.

I would really suggest that if you're not happy on the Citalopram (it made me very tired) then you enquire about these other antidepressants.

There is also something called PROVIGIL that is meant to help people with excessive daytime sleepiness; it's called something else here in the UK, I believe. Check it out.
Maybe. No one can tell you. Give it the general 6 to 8 weeks and if it's still something you can't tolerate, talk to your doctor and demand either a different dosage or something else.

The reason that no one can tell you for sure is that everyone experiences different side effects. Personally, most antidepressants I've tried including Prozac give me too much energy. Instead of feeling tired all the time, I felt anxious and awake. My doctor also told me this would go away, but it didn't. I think they just say that because for some people it does go away and the doctor doesn't want you to quit your medications too soon.

Will anyone be able to help?

i am a carer to my mum, i have been since i was 10 and im now 20. I have never had a holiday away from her coz when i have had a holiday she has always been there aswell. i am married but cant afford to move out so am still living with my parents. my mum isnt able to really look after herself and my dad aint any help. i havent had much of a life as its always been around mum. what can i do?
Answer:
You're a good daughter. I have to agree with the others, contact Social Services, they will set her up with a in house nurse that visits once a day and cleans her house and prepares her meals. They will only prepare food for her though. You didn't say what part of the world that you live in. If you live in the U.S., there is a world of help out there to help you take care of her.
You could always turn the back yard into a plant nursery, for an income for yourself. But, you really need some time to yourself so that you can go on holiday.
Thank You for being there to take care of your Mom. But, who's going to take care if YOU?
Get some much needed help, you've done your share, it's time for you to start enjoying your life!
Do you have any help from Social Services? Contact them as soon as possible to find out what you and your Mum are entitled to.

Good luck.
Put her in a home. Your father too.
Speak to social services. They will arrange for a carer to come in to your mum regularly to enable to you to get on with your life.x
You need to contact social services to see what help they can provide for you and your mum.
You can get a carers allowance this would mean you would only need to work part time and they would probably give you an allowance towards your rent. Also there are organisation's that will look after your mum if you want a holiday. I'm sure she would understand that you want to go away with your husband for a short while on your own.
There is several organisations out their who will help you, your social services will advise you on the best ones
For your mother contact your state or provincial social services. they may help getting her into a nursing home. or get a home worker to come in. For you check in to low income housing Service clubs : Lions Rotary, legions,churches and govt. have housing based on income.. The lions clubs in some cities have housing 25 % of your income...Is your husband supporting you?
These answerers are correct. Ask your Social Services dept.

My sister worked as a in-home caregiver for an elderly woman. She was interviewed by the woman's family. The arrangement was that she would cook and clean the woman's house and, in return, she would stay there expense free. They required her to stay every evening until the kitchen was cleaned up after dinner and she could leave every other weekend when the woman's family would come to take care of her.

My sister was happy with the arrangement and became good friends with the woman.
Since you can't bear to leave your mum, you might as well ask her to move in with you. Plus, your dad, of course. You're like me. I've always been with my mum. Never really left her except for camps and for one overseas trip. I don't think i can bear to leave her too.
your dr should be able to tell you were you cen get help but if not go to the c. a .b.
Get in touch with social services ASAP They should find someone like a carer to look after your mum.YOU DESERVE A HOLIDAY,
Hi Vicky : I know it is hard. Cant you and your husband hire someone? Like a babysitter??Maybe for the weekend. So you two could get away.You and your husband are the only children in the family??That is the only thing I can think of. You are going to have to hire a person to come in and watch her while you and your husband go out for a week end. Good Luck hon.
Well..You could call social services and see what they can do explain your problems and they will help you..If you have any family members that can watch you mother for a little while so you can go out and have fun that would be good too i hope that you figure this thing out and good luck.
I am an alternative medicinal therapist and an ex nurse. I know how you feel I had just the same but I suddenly realised that I needed a life. I ended up putting my father in a home but I got there so that I could keep an eye on him. Your father could look after her he just wont all the time you are doing it. It is his job not yours, he married her in sickness and in health. Unless he is ill there is no excuse.You have done your bit so don't feel guilty. They have had their lives and its not fair to expect you to give yours up entirely. Go and live your life, he will cope he will have to. You could always go to your social services they may give her some help with a carer.

gloriashealth@btinternet.com
Hi Vicky Life must be very hard for you what is wrong with your Mum and what care does she need do you know that you are entitled to carers allowances if you are looking after your Mum for more than 5 hours a day contact me back we will chat if you like I may be able to help or support you a little
You may not like this answer, but what you are doing IS a life, I have been a carer for thirty one years, and as for a holiday, what is that? However, once you realise that what you are doing is NOT forever, and it IS a life that you are living, it will get a little better for you. Look at it differently, from a positive view.

Will anti-anxiety or anit-depressants help...?

I am often woried about EVERYTHING, especially with my boyfriend, who has never done anything to actually make me worry. I feel like I need to calm down mentally but at the same time, I need to be happier.
Answer:
I have some questions for you...

1.) Do you hate your job?
2.) Do you feel unfullfilled?
3.) Why and what do you worry about your bf?
4.) Are you in a high stressed environment?

Almost 100% of the time when we worry about our partners cheating on us, it is because they are. It's a true fact. Sad, but true. I hope he's not cheating, but if you are worried you need to confront him about any feelings you are having.

If you are stressed and worried, you need to take a breather. Take some you time and meditate. If you're Christian, read the Bible and pray about your feelings. Maybe write things down and burn them afterwards. Do cartwheels in an open field. Whatever!

Maybe taking a break from dating all together will do you a lot of good. I've found myself happier and more at ease since I did. I have other friends who have done so as well and their lives are fuller and happier. I'm not saying swear it off! Take a year off from dating.

If you can afford to, take a vacation and get away for a week or two. It will do you a lot of good.

If you can't afford anything fancy to get away, go to the spa for a day. A lot of spas are cheaper than you think. If $100 at the spa will make you feel more relaxed, go for it.

Oh, and drink so tea. :) It will calm you down a lot.
see a doctor sometimes they will help but often times for minor cases they make it worse but yeah um praying always helps tho i have the same thing where i just feel worried and sad all the time for no reason so God definitely helps lol
Time for the doctor. Talk to her/him about how your feeling. I am sure they will help you figure out whats wrong and try to fix the problem.
you just need to chill out, no offense. i have high anxiety with a lot of things, and i usually just try to find a quiet place, and just sit drinking some chamomile tea. i have never taken any anti-depressents or anything so i wouldnt really know. just drink a cup of hot tea, and think about things, and why you think them, and come to a conclusion about it, and at the end you should feel a lot better, and a little happier.
Medication isn't always the answer to all our problems.However you should discus with your doctor your feelings and he will help you decide what if any medication is right for you.
See page 2 at http://www.ezy-build.net.nz/~shaneris... and practise daily, and when needed, one of the relaxation methods; also page 6: anxiety.
I'm not a psychologist, but it sounds like you may be suffering from generalized anxiety disorder. I would urge you to go to a therapist and possibly try Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. The basis of CBT is to catch the negative thoughts that 'trigger' the anxiety and then combat them by asking yourself questions:

For example, what is the initial thought that makes you anxious? It may be something as simple as "I'm worthless". If that was your trigger thought, you may want to ask yourself the follwing questions:
What proof do I have that I am worthless?
Why do I think I'm worthless?

and so on...

Using CBT techniques can help you to view the situation for how it really is, instead of how your anxious self views it.

Medication may help too, but it's been proven that a combination of therapy and medication works the best. I wish you the best of luck!

Will about 8 hours a day of computer screen exposure damage my brains health, etc (MMORPGs specifically)?

I play about 8-12 hours of World of Warcraft a day just playing praying no one will bother me in the outside world.

might this make me more aggressive?
might it make me dumber?

will it improve my hand-eye coordination?

will it damage my mental health?
will it damage my eyesight?


aside from addiction, i want to know what medical reasons are there for restricting my play time.

please respond.
Answer:
i can speak from experience... it will give you eye strain, and may damage your eyes a little, but nothing TOO serious... It will also give you headaches and sensitivity to light. As for the BRAIN... i dont know.. it may make you stupid, since your wasting all that time that you could be learning... (depending on your age) It could also hender your social abilities which are very important.

yes, it will improve your hand eye coordination, very little tho. not the same as playing basketball or other sports/activities...
I really hope not because I spend that much time on Runescape everyday. I do not find myself more aggressive though I do periodically see clue scrolls on the ground and wonder why I can't store all my crap in my bank in real life.
It's better than doing drugs and getting into trouble. I think that is quite a lot as you already know. Does it work for you do you have people on your back telling you that your on the computer too much? If so make it 14 hrs so you can go into the catatonic stare lol.
a good escape from a boring life maybe. get a life! or go to iraq!
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Will a lose dose of seroquel cause weight gain?

I am taking 25mg at night, I have a fear of gaining weight.
Answer:
yes, a little but yes.
Seroquel can cause weight gain, but nothing significant. On their website it is stated that the median (or average) wewight gain is about 1.5 Kg, oe approximately 3 lbs. This is over a course of half of a year. If you increase your cardio exercize by running or swimming every now and again, you should be good.
I'm on a 300mg dosage of serquel right now, and I have in fact lost weight.. A similar drug "cyprexa" (if you have heard off it?) made me gain weight.. I would not be to concerned if I was you :) If it turns out you gain weight from it, it's not dangerous to quit taking it. I just hope you are happy with the effect?
I take the same amount and you should be fine. I havent had a problem with weight gain. Just make sure to stay fit and eat healthy foods.
When Seroquel is prescribed at 25mg, that means it is given for sleep. It is not recognized for sleep, so your dr can give you something else. As a matter of fact, Seroquel is linked to diabetes, higher levels of cholesterol. When you take it, it causes some people to crave carbs. Eat an apple before you take it, or keep something filling on hand.

Will a lifestyle change beat depression and anxiety?

I have always been a happy and carefree girl and never thought I would end up on anti depressants, no idea how this has happened, ever since returning from overseas I have had severe depression and anxiety, trying everything to get back my normal self, I am totally unhappy with my life, have screwed up all my friendships, hate my job, hate where I live, and spend all my time lying on my bed thinking about what to do. Do you think a complete lifestyle change would help, if I was to just go back overseas, do you think this would make things worse or help? I know there is not really a right or wrong answer but I know that if I don鈥檛 change anything I will not get better, however am not sure if leaving everything behind will help me either?
Answer:
Hi, I would say the first thing to do is to stop beating yourself up over the past and the way things have turned out.
Forget the past - you can't change that. Concentrate on the future. Your past does not equal your future.
Next find out as much as you can about depression and anxiety. You could start here - http://www.self-help-mental-health-depre... .
Also take a look at the Self Help Page here - http://www.self-help-mental-health-depre... for some ideas that will help you overcome your depression.

Good luck!
Lifestyle change can help anxiety but it won't take care of the depression.
For me, a lifestyle change was absolutely the solution. No more meds! I'm very happy!

On the other hand...are you running away from a problem?
You sound just like me about 1.5 yrs ago. I don't think going back overseas will take care of anything. It will not take away the depression. You need to take an anti-depressant (if you are not already) and it will help you. It only took me 6 months, and I didn't need them anymore. You need to stop dwelling on what you don't like about your life and start making changes. Start looking for another job. It will not happen right away, but you will get there. Good luck.
We are all depressed at times. We are all bi-polar to a certain extent. It is the changes we make in our life that create the wave of our souls' ups and downs. If you make enough changes, there will be a crash, an explosion of satisfaction and contentment.
I think you should deal with your problems where you're at and not move back overseas. The unfamiliar surroundings may just make things worse. Try out small lifestyle changes-new hobbies, new job, etc. If you aren't already seeing someone, a counselor can help guide you through the things you are dealing with.
Running away is never the answer- but try focusing on the things you arn't happy about.. like the place you live, your job etc. Working in a place you hate is certainly not doing anything for your self esteem.. so, change it!

Relationships are important and it's amazing how much they can survive with a little work.. instead of finding new relationships- how about working on fixing the ones you have.. "sorry" may have to be a word that you use a lot.

Maybe instead of changing 'lifestyles' consider changing your outlook on LIFE? Make yourself get outta bed- exercise, listen to positive music, hang around with positive people.. life is way too short for you to be sitting in bed hating the life you have when with a bit of time and effort you can change your circumstance.

Serenity Prayer
"God, grant me the serenity to accept the things i cannot change- the courage to change the things i can and the wisdom to know the difference."

good luck!
Have you talked to your doctor or therapist about this? It might help to sort it through with a professional who knows more of the details about your particular situation. It may be that what is best for you is a combination of medication and lifestyle changes.

Best of luck to you.

(If you do not have a doctor, talk to your employer to see if they have an Employee Assistance Plan, or visit one of the websites below.)

Will a complete change help me if i go overseas?

I have screwed everything up since returning home, and not been able to settle, i have severe depression and anxiety, have bene seeing a counsellor and on anti depressants but dont feel like i am getting better as it is my life i am unhappy with and the person i have become, i have screwed up all my freindships adn currently spend all my time with my family which is so depressing at the age of 23 and when i have been independent and had a great group of friends before, i jsut want to leave and i know its kind of running away but i dont see any alternative as if i dont i will most likely stay in this job that i hate, continue eating badly and living where i am and lying in my bed htinkinig in all my spare time..i'm wasting my life and i know it but dont know how to fix it and getback to the girl i used to be. My girlfriend is working in the greek islands so maybe where i have to go out in to the world and be independent will help me?
Answer:
going over seas might not be the best solution for you right now.the cultural shock alone can cuase depression.find a different med if this one isnt working for you...try a different counselor...but keep on keeping on.you will feel better.time is the key to depression.just remember you are not alone
First of all... GET OFF THE MEDICATIONS !!!

Those SSRI's and antipsychotics EAT YOUR BRAIN!

Serioiusly. get it out of your life! Along with the counsellors.
Here's a suggestion. You seem like the kind of person who is disturbed(upset) by the actions of those who you percieve as cruel or mean. Separate yourself from them, and learn who you are. I know from experience that certain people aggrivate us and ENJOY doing so. Were you born in the tenth month? if so reply to my e-mail address. Check out The Handbook of Chinese horoscopes, you will be happier around those born in the years of the dog, boar, rat, and ox, these are the positive and sympathetic signs. Cheer up. The kingdom of God is coming soon! Australia is full of nicer people or so my aunt tells me, she married an Australian and now lives there. Best of luck.
If you have a deep-seated problem with patterns of behaviors, then it's likely a 'complete change going overseas' will save you. It might look smooth in the beginning but it might bring back old habits in the way you relate with people. If you're always thinking others are the problem, you will never see how you contribute to the problem. You need to 'see' yourself first, for all its worth, don't be too hard on yourself though. Changes don't come overnight. Small transformations are internalised which takes years of trying out new habits, new defences, new ways of bonding, etc.

If you can find some success in your own home ground, this is when you can also find the same success or more outside of it. Those of us who go overseas thinking they can make it big, usually does, but only for a time.

You need to 'know' what it is that's causing you problems with people first. Work on them, take communication classes, assetiveness training, church has a lot of good inter-relationship workshops, etc. Work on yourself. It's worth it, you can go anywhere with it and find success with it. Then, just when you think you can do that, you don't have the 'itch' to live anywhere else but in the present! (if you know what i mean)

Wierd expierences?

I was sleeping one night and had a nasty dream.

I smelt the smell of vommit which had a pungent charactoristic smell that seems to burn my throat when I breathed the smell in.
It could then taste the vommit and the stomach acid in my mouth.
Then the sensation of smell and taste traveled all over my body to the piont my whole body was burning with the acidic smell and taste of the vommit.
It got so intense that when I woke up. I could still feel it stinging all over me and I was taken to hospital in an ambulance.

They gave me drugs and it went away.

Apparently my sister used to have the same dream when she was 4 years old and would screem for my mother "The sick is hurting me" and would seem to be in excrusiating pain.
They siad that she was just having nasty dreams and ignored it.

What the F happened to me? Is this heredatory?
Answer:
Its probably some sort of anxiety attack. The Doctors you consulted and treated you gave you "drugs and it went away". They must have done a thorough screening before prescribing any drugs, unless the drugs were a placebo, for your "ailment". Maybe you should consult a specialist. Explain your symptoms and what your sister similarly encountered several years ago. This may assist them to diagnose your problem. Get it treated if you are not comfortable and it persists.
woah. thats gross and really creepy.

Why?!?!?!?!?

why do some people turn emo or goth or watever it's called i don't get it.. i for one don't like it at all but thats my opinion but still wat does that mean?!?!
Answer:
It means that no two people think alike, and that each of us is entitled to express ourselves in the manner we choose.
Grow up little girl.
it means they are wack
why does anyone do anything? its the way they feel most comfortable. Just because you dont like it or dont understand it doesnt make it wrong.
Whats it matter how you dress or look?
Because it looks cool and different.
Everybody is different or tries to be different...People go through phases as well. It's just life.
Usually they feel that altering their appearance in a radical way will make a statement about their rebellion against authority. Sometimes it's just that they feel so different from everyone else that they want to express it through this type of dress. And sometimes it's a statement about a music choice.
People who just dont see light at the end of the tunnel , who hate their parents because of certain habits . People who just dont see the light side.
People do things based on many different reasons. If you want what they mean then I'll tell you. Emo-means emotinal and is generally people who cut their wrists. Goth-means people who have a dark outlook on life and generally dress in all black. Each person may have a different reason for the way they act of why they do these things. Maybe they have a rough home life or just a bad life in general. Maybe they were abused or even just doing it to fit in. You don't have to like it but you must respect that this is thier life style and the way they choose to live.

Hope that helps
JESS
It doesn't mean anything at all. It's just a clothing style that some people like. Some people like pink sweaters and think buttons and bows are cute, others think black little gadgety things on their pants are cool looking. Be more open about it. As for "emo" it's kind of two things, a style and a state of mind. There's the people that dress emo just because they just personally like the clothing style, and then there are those that are just really sad, those that need people to branch out and help them. A lot of my friends dress gothic. It doesn't bother me one bit- I love them for them, not how they dress. That's like telling someone "I think you're freaky because you wear your hats to the side and have your pants low"
a lot of it is just fashion and sub-culture

Why would someone lie with great detail and emotion about his past?

he tries to be a good husband and dad, works hard and supports the family, but i have uncovered a complex and lengthy web of outrageous lies he has told me since the day we met about his past...everything from being friends with certain celebrities to crying about his war injuries and time in viet nam...painted himself as a hero who bodyguarded important dignitaries to very specific purple hearts, etc...i've learned in the last 2 weeks that there is not one drop of truth to any of it...don't tell me to ask him...he started seeing a mental health professional, but i dare not confront him with these lies..too alarmingly shocking...he doesn't know i know the truth...he tells the same lies to friends, family and strangers..WHY? WHY? WHY? what mental illness would cause this?
Answer:
My ex was and still is the same. He is a pathological liar, and I believe the proper medical term is psychopath. He did the mental health professional thing but then stopped it, although he kept up the pretence of still attending and benefiting from it. His parents were unable to help him throughout his childhood and when he got older they buried their heads in the sand. Although he was a great guy and I loved him dearly, but every now and again, he became violent and for my safety and the children's we had to leave him. Ignoring the problem didn't help and confronting him certainly didn't. This is a professional problem that you are inadequate to deal with and it makes you look bad to other people too, unfortunately. A word of warning, keep on your toes with your children because they will or may have the same tendencies. If they are young, go out of your way to double check everything they claim and confront them if you notice a similar pattern. Good luck with this and try to take comfort with the fact that it is a mental problem that was there long before you came on the scene.
Shame..lack of feelings of accomplishment.

Are either of his parents or siblings like that? The apple doesnt fall too far from the tree
Maybe hes just a compulsive lier. I know a few people like that, they're constantly telling bullshi.t lies.
Some people have a medical condition where they seek sympathy or attention/praise.
maybe post traumatic disorder i think its called. Maybe he did live some of this stuff and is trying to hide it. Maybe he is embarresed about what he wrote or just wants to forget all about it. Maybe he didn't tell you his past because you may of not accepted him for who he was when you met him. Other types of mental illness that could cause this is a disorder where a person makes up a lots of lies to be center of attention. Maybe he wanted people to be intrested in what he did or what he said. I am not a professional, so i am not sure. I lived a horrible past with my first husband, there are things that my second hushgand found out from a friend that i didn't tell him. He was angry and confused, but i sat down with him and talked it through. Maybe telling him that you stumbled onto the website and saw what you saw. Just ask him about what you read and saw, maybe he will open up without you confronting him to much. Good luck and i hope it works out.
He just wants people to think he is Mr. great and all. Maybe it is for attention, or that he has just wishes he had done those things in his life. He feels better about himself when he can make people believe he was such a wonderful individual. I am glad he is seeking professional help. I wonder if he will be able to manipulate them too?
Hey there. It could be social anxiety. Maybe he feels so self conscious and unfufilled about his past that when he meets people he find the need to spice it up. When you ever meet someone totally new, do you ever feel compelled to overexagerate or tell them something not true to make them think your 'cooler'? I mean, I know I've said stuff to people just to impress them before.. I for one dont like being rejected and I like attention and for people to look up to me, and I think he wants the same. It must be soo tough to sit back there and hold your tongue! Have you talked to his mental specialist about this and for him to maybe discuss it with him? I think he just wants to flatter himself and get attention.. and really theres not a whole lot wrong with that except for the way he's doing it. I think you should just privately meet with his specialist and discuss a way you two can figure this out. It will probably frustrating for your hus. especially since in his mind he's told these stories so many times, they might actually appear real to him. I know its tough hon, but I think you've gotta get something figured out. Good luck to all of you and take care!

Why would my girlfriend go to detox? Seroquil or opiate addiction?

I think my girlfriend is lying to me. She told me that she has been trying to get off of Seroquil and has to go to the hospital for "detox" 5-7 days. My brother is a psychiatry resident and told me that withdrawal from seroquil does not require detox and a 5-7 day period is used for withdrawal from heroin or opiates. I suspect she is not telling me the truth and said that she was going to be violently ill and I couldn't visit her. A 5-7 day stop in the hospital where you get violently ill sounds like withdrawal from methadone, not seroquil. What do you think?
Answer:
Your brother is correct. Seroquel (an antipsychotic) does not require "detox", nor would she become violently ill from discontinuing it. Benzos, alcohol or opiates are each possibilities, however.
you have to see your girlfriend to be sure if she is telling the
truth or not
probably to withdraw from a real addicting drug , serouel is not addictive.
I am a nurse who has worked in psychiatry and detox.its not seroquil it can be any street drug meth is a big one that is a bad detox, heroin, opiates, also alcohol could be a bad detox I once saw with alcohol a guy with hallucinations but he drank several years and a lot on a daily basis. But alcohol can cause seizures to when detoxing.But it is def not Seroquil that is a prescription and would not be going to detox her doctor would have her slowly reduce her dosage to get off Seroquil. Seroquil is an anti psychotic assess why she is taking it she could be on it for drug induced psychosis which would not be smart then to go off of the seroquil because of what psychosis is also if it is not drug related she should not go off of a psychotic drug her psychosis may return.
I'm a pharmacist. It's spelled SEROQUEL (generic name = quetiapine). It's an atypical antipsychotic and not addictive. It's also used to treat bipolar disorder and sometimes used for unipolar depression, eating disorders, anxiety, etc. She'd be more likely to be put ON Seroquel in rehab to help with any co-existing emotional problems that led her to use opioids, than she would be going to rehab for Seroquel. Detox is for opioids and/or alcohol mainly.
I think your brother has informed you correctly.

On the other hand, frankly, it is none of your business.

Why would I start doing this all of a sudden? Really strange?

I am waking up with my thumb in my mouth. I have never in my life sucked my thumb. Now all of a sudden I wake up every morning sucking my thumb. I have no desire to do it when I am awake and do not remember doing it when I am asleep. I asked my hubby if he noticed it, he said for me not to worry about it, if it helps me to sleep. I do worry about it. Have you heard of such a crazy thing before. I know this is crazy and I have searched the internet trying to find an answer.

Be nice!
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:)
That's pretty funny, you have to admit.
No, I've never heard of this. Is it every night? Are you dreaming about eating? How often are you waking up with your thumb in your mouth? Are you stressed about something?

I'd try to pinpoint something that has changed in your life recently, and I'd suspect it has to do with that. If it really bothers you, you could maybe get one of those things to wear for tooth grinding-- I think you can buy them at drugstores-- and then your thumb wouldn't fit in your mouth.

I'm guessing it will probably go away as abruptly as it started. But obsessing about it won't help. I'd take your husband's advice and try not to worry about it.
Do you have TMJ? Your body is probably doing what comes naturally- it makes your jaw more comfortable.
Do you snore? If that's been a previous issue, then I would think that it is your sub-conscious way of quitting. Most people snore with their mouths open, and putting your thumb in your mouth stops that.
YOU ARE FINDING WAYS IN YOUR SLEEP TO MAKE HER SELF CONTENT ..THAT'S KINDA OF CUTE LOL , I MEAN I WISH , I HAD A WIFE TO LET ME SUCK HER THUMB , MMmmmm! I AM VERY GENTLE !!
I sleep in the fetal position every night no matter how hard I try not too. I actually sleep with my fist balled up as well. I think it's a return back to the womb thing? ( ^ _ ^ )
Looking behind your reaction of surprise, do you enjoy it? Does it feel good? Don't worry about it, unless it progresses to something unhealthy or harmful.
Sucking your thumb is not "crazy." I wish people would stop using that word, especially on themselves. What you are doing in your sleep is known as "self comforting." It might be that you have stressors in your life, and when you sleep, your subconscious takes over and comforts you through thumb sucking. This is not that unusual and I have seen it in adults, especially those going through difficult stressors, like a bad job or the stress of having young children in the house. There's nothing "crazy" about it.

If it disturbs you that you do this, you might try going to sleep with a "stress ball" or something like it in your hands. This might help you squeeze the ball in your sleep instead of suck your thumb. Make sure that you surround yourself with comforting things as you go to bed to decrease stress. I would suggest not watching action films or violent TV shows, or reading horror novels before you go to sleep. It might also help to create a different environment in your bedroom, such as lowering the lights, using candles, or anything that will make going to bed more peaceful and restful.

I would also suggest that you look at your life and see what stressors you have - what stresses you out? Do you worry about things before you go to sleep? Do you go to sleep worrying about things in your life? That might cause you to become upset subconsciously, leading to the thumb sucking.

Anyway, stop calling yourself crazy! this is not that unusual. If you have more concerns speak to your doctor or a counselor. Good luck!
"M" have you thought that you quit smoking when we found out you were pregnant?

Why would anyone care if someone were to commit suicide??


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Anyone who loved the person would care. Everyone is loved by someone.

Have you ever had a loved one pass away? It's just like that. Actually, It's probably much worse. You'd blame yourself and think that, if you only had done something more, the person who commited suicide wouldn't have been so unhappy and it they would still be alive. At least when someone naturally dies, you know there was nothing you could do to save them.

If you are considering it, please seriously think about what you are doing. I know that things are hard (and I've seen a lot of bad stuff in my life), but it doesn't mean that it will always be hard. Plus, there has to be something you'd like to do before you go. Go do it first.

And think of your loved ones, and all the good things that are in your life (even if there are only a few).

I know that there is more in store for you, and that you can be happy again.

Good luck.
Because obviously they cared about that person. Even though I believe suicide is wrong, it doesn't mean that there isn't any grief caused by it. The people close to that person are affected as much by a suicide as a "normal" death.
My life partner of 14 years committed suicide and I cried for two years, her mother is still crying, we love her thats why we cared about it
I would care, particularlly if the person is you.there are other options, open up, have that person or yourself some help, remember "This too shall pass" good luck
It's hard to say. First, people who say loudly "I'm gonna commit suicide.", or make hints about it do not want to die. They need attention, care and they're not to blame for choosing this way, no one becomes mentally ill without a little help from their friends (more likely, family). People who really mean to die will go quietly, make sure no one can stop them.
I would care.Just think that person was so unhappy that he or she saw nothing ahead of them but sorrow or pain. What a life wasted.
Because everyone has someone that cares about them. If they then die, the people that cared about them will still feel a void in their life. Even if they weren't terribly close, they might even feel guilty that they didn't get to know them better, and try to be there for them more.
Because is a sad thing... imagine how bad a person feels if he/she wants to end his/her own life... most people are sensible to that kind of suffering, but apparently not everyone
The answer is easy the ones left behind are grieving for the person they knew and loved. suicide is a very selfish death. The one who does it is not thinking about his or her kids, moms,dad,wives, husbands, friends. And how they have to live with the suicide...asking themselves what could they have done different if they could have done anything different.Suicide stays with the ones left behind
Because that person is loved and to someone that person is everything, they just might not realize it. whether it be a parent, brother , sister , or a bf/gf.someone loves that person enough to want them to be alive.


*A person who commits suicide dies but one death, the loved ones left behind relive that death a million times.*
don't you have a family or friends? they would care

Why would a grown 20 yr old female eat fabric?

ok..i noe this is weird bu since i was like 14, i had this weird "thing" for fabrics.. even thinkin about rich fabrics makes my mouth waters..i even watch HSN when they present shows about textiles and ppl sumtimes think im watchin it cuz i wanna buy stuff...what could cause this ??
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Pica comes immediately to mind.
dont quite know but i do have some old sheets that i was going to give to good will...400 therad count sweetie!!
you may have a disorder called pica.
this causes people to want to eat non-food items. dirt, and crayons are very common. pica can be treqated with a medication or just a strong will not to eat them. ask your soctor if you may have this disorder, and what you can do to get out of it. .. if you want to stop eating fabrics.

glad i9 could help.
I have no idea. lol

But I did once see on "Untold stories of the ER" on Discovery Health about a girl who ate toilet paper. She had eatten it since she was young. She would eat about a whole roll a day.
She had come into the ER due to pain in her stomach. Well, duh they thought it was due to the fact she ate toilet paper. Wrong. It turned out she had an eptopic pregnancy that burst while she was in ER. It had nothing to do with her eating toilet paper and as far as the dr knew she still ate it. lol

There is a name for it. It is called: Pica

I did a search and here are some links I found that you may be interested in:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/pica_(disor...
http://www.boingboing.net/2006/10/25/pic...
http://eatingdisorders.suite101.com/arti...
http://www.emedicine.com/ped/topic1798.h...
I actually developed Pica during pregnancy, and trust me, nothing could make my mouth water like cement grout. I used to suck rocks, if I couldnt find a brick wall to lick. I have no idea why, it went away the moment my son was born, but returned last year when I fell sick. It's a deficiency in the body of some sort, perhaps iron, I don't know. Maybe see a naturapath, or load up on some vitamins from your pharmacy. You might find it goes away, like mine did. Anyway, I wish you all the best!

Why wont any one tell me the truth about my deformed face?

i just want the truth and everone is lying to me why are they doing this ie family freinds doctors psychiatrist why are they letting me suffer why i cant cope anymore with there blatant lies i know what i see and it hurts emotinally physiacllly and mentally the truth never hurt no one and that is all i wont i know im deformed facially but EVEryone is lying because i see IT
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I dont know what you really look like but if you are deformed, then yes! You are plug ugly! You look like a pig on a poke, GROSS! Ewww

They dont want to hurt your feelings - get over it
Oh hello you're back. You need therapy, not surgery.
maybe only you see it. Post your picture ands then we can give you honest answers.
As parents they are just trying to protect you...do you mind me asking what is actually wrong with you? I'm not sure how or why they would lie to you about something you can see...
what can i say maybe talk to them about it. if their adult enough u should have a decent conversation alternatively theirs bound to be group sessions with people who are in the same situation as u if u try talking to ur doctor or look it up. i can't believe they aren't trying to help though. hope things turn out okay.
It may not seem like it but their trying to give you confidence and trying to make you feel better about yourself. You are probably the only one who notices it and you criticize yourself when no one else is doing that. Just come out of your shell and know your beautiful.
Do you actually have a deformed face? Or do you just see it as being deformed. You are probably suffering with body dismorphic disorder if you don't actually have a deformity. Type BBD into Google to read up on the disorder, you can get help.
They probably don't see your face as an issue, they see the person underneath.

I think we are our own worse enemy when it comes to criticising ourselves.

This might sound outlandish, ask a blind person to feel your face and ask him/her to tell you exactly what he thinks. Beforehand tell him how important it is to get a truthful answer.

The result will either shut up all those people who lie to you or you may have to change your mind.

Best of luck
look for me, Let's just be honest!...see my e-mail and contact with me
Well email me your pic and as an outider I'll give you an honest opinion. I'm sure you are not deformed facially, but you are going through a phase in a young womans life where you find it difficult to be comfortable with what you look like because of all these magazines and music videos. I've been through it and girls all over the world are. No one is telling you are ugly because you are not! And if it makes you feel better than go through therapy, whatever makes you stronger. Your name says 'positive' so act positive. Good luck!
people who love and care for you see past it and c the real u anyone who cant do that then they dont matter
I told you already - the Worzel Gummidge makeover is the only way to go. If you can't do that then I'm sorry but your stuck.
Get a life and a good therapist. Either you are daft or you do have a body image problem that needs intense, intense, psychiatric intervention or Worzel Gummidge makeover as someone suggested.

Why why why, please tell me why?

diana you had your whole life in front of you, you were gorgeous, perfect hair and body, smart, intelligent, why why why is this happening, i wish i could of helped you more, i'm so sorry for letting you down, if only you were here again, i miss you, i love you, i wish you were here, you were my little sister, we had our differences but i have always loved you, more than you will ever know, why did you have to leave this world, u were so young only 23, why why why......why.. mom, dad, your other brothers and sisters, ...why, god please tell me why
Answer:
Seeking reasons for such unfortunate events is a normal human trait. Even if you had a detailed answer, giving the exact reasons, which rarely helps much, you would still have to cope with the loss, and go through the necessary stages of grieving. Phone Hospice or the Samaritans (phone book) www.samaritans.org Email jo@samaritans.org Go to http://www.mind.org.uk/ and type "grief" in the taskbar and press your "enter" key. See http://talkingminds.15.forumer.com/... Later, make a photo album/scrapbook and/or a shrine in remembrance, and select one day/month for remembering her, maybe planting a tree, as well.
Things happen, and we must move on and accept the fact that we will all pass on eventually. Anything could happen, the apocalypse is predicted for 2012 as it is... I'm sorry to hear of your misfortune, but you must move on. Remember, she's watching you. Get revenge on death by making your sister proud.
um. hmm.

I'm sorry, sweetie. It sounds like something really awful has happened.

I'm really really sorry.
I'm sorry for your loss. Most hospitals and even churches offer some kind of grief management support groups. They're usually free, also. Why not check into one of these groups? It will help you get through this.
I am sorry for your loss. I don't know if Diana took her life or had her life taken by illness or accident, but know that she is at peace and you will see her someday. I know right now that may not be entirely comforting, but in time, it will be once the shock wears off.

Please try to remember the wonderful times with your sister instead the last moments that were the worst. I will pray for you and your family. Take care.
I'm so sorry hon, it really sucks to lose someone we love, and blood we love is all that much harder to lose. With time it won't hurt as much, but the loss of a sister will never go away. But then you don't ever want to forget her, only move past the hurt. Try to occupy your mind as much as possible for a while, hang with friends, do healthy things you normally don't do. Time will help you move up the healing curve. If you can't seem to handle it on your own, you may need to reach out for some help. Don't wait if you have black thoughts, people love you, too! There often is absolutely no logical reason why, try not to ask the question, but I know your mind and heart are screaming for an answer. We are only on this earth for a moment, our goal should be to make the most out of what time we have left. Your sister wouldn't want to be a downer for you. You know that in your heart. Join a support group in your area, there is a great possibility of it helping. They will help you deal with the grief and the questions that can't be answered now. Don't blame yourself, you are not to blame. The support group will help you understand that as well. Don't go it alone. Take care of yourself.
This is to my way of thinking. We are all allotted a time period to achieve certain things in this life, what the certain things are, I don't know, but when we have achieved whatever they are, we are taken. Somehow , there a lessons in all of this for us. I think even the families we are born into are all preplanned for a reason. So be happy that you had your little sister for the time span that you did. Celebrate her life. Don't grieve for her for too long. She would not want that for you. Just don't ever forget her and live a good life for yourself and her and if you believe in God you will know that one day you will see her again.
im sorry that happened (lord loves you and his judgement is best) it was her time to go and it can happen to any of us so just keep her in your heart and her death will not be in vain

Why when I try to go to sleep do I seem sometimes to fight my sleepy?

I try to go to sleep and it seems like I'm fighting my sleepy. Why does that happen?
Answer:
I often have trouble falling asleep. Usually it's just that my brain won't shut off, and I'll just lie there thinking about one thing or another, sometimes just stupid trivial things. I find doing some kind of puzzle that doesn't require a lot of thought (like word finds or fill-it-in puzzles) help to clear my mind. Not crosswords though cuz they can make you think. Also, I sometimes read a non-thought provoking book, like a romance novel, but if that's not your cup of tea, you could try watching TV for a bit. I also find that makes me more sleepy if I'm already tired.

Another reason I have problems falling asleep sometimes is that "restless leg syndrome". I learned a trick for that (and this also works for me sometimes even if that's not the problem). While lying in the position you best fall asleep, straigthen your legs, one at a time, and pull your toes up as far as you can (while keeping your leg straight) and stretch your calf. Then point your toes down and clench your calf muscles. Then relax. It really works! I always feel more relaxed after doing that.
You probably just have too much on your mind. It helps to try to go to sleep with a completely blank mind
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Um, what's a sleepy?
uhh...take drugs

Why was my question about drug abuse removed? what was wrong with it?

This was the qeustion in question "I am debating with myself how I can best solve my problems and get my needs met, some people say take drugs?" What do you think about this?
Answer:
Do not take drugs your problems will just get worse plus you will have a whole other set of problems to deal with.
Your question was probably removed because it violated the terms of service. Reread the Community Guidelines, particularly the allowable content section.
I think you could have just worded it better. More detail, of what type of problems, and what type of drugs you are talking about, and exactly what drug. If you are talking about going to get medication from a doctor for depression, panic disorder, bi polar disorder etc... that makes a huge difference in the results you will get. If you are just asking should I become a crack head to escape life, well then that is another story also. They different policies on talking about certain things on here. You need to be a lot more specific.
And depending on your individual situation, and what your problems are... You very well could benefit from meds. The only way to really determine that is to talk to a doctor. There is no shame in asking for help. That is what they are there for. Becoming a drug addict is not a good idea in any way for any reason. It will only complicate things more, and then it turns into this vicious cycle. It's best to try to find a way to resolve, or at least find ways to help with the problems you are having what ever it may be.
There I hope I answered both questions well enough for you.
Because you had questionable content. Read the community guidlines...
DO NOT take drugs. My sister is a recovering drug addict and to speak for expeierence drugs will just create another problem for you. All drugs do is mess you up even more. My sister has gotten in legal trouble with drugs and it all started over a problem that could of been solved and instead she created a bigger one that she will have for the rest of her life.. There are other ways to handle problems.
if you have to ask if drugs can in anyway help your situation. then i suggest your DR is the man to ask and if you can not do that then the answer is clear

Why was my poem removed...? It was supposed to hepl and was a personal experience. Here is another?

Mental illness refers to to mind
and its violent encounters of the internal kind
however you view it, its plain to see
recovery starts with the concept of me
whenever i'm ready, I'll start to begin
to challenge the demons that lie deep within
when im impotant enough i'll consider myself
without this discovery i'll be left on a shelf
either that or i'll simply like what I see
the Mental health system becomes like family to me
so much so, that one can begin to depend
on a system whos support is unable to end
Institutionalized, is what i've heard them call it
a lack of structure is the reason for it
certainly not for me, I hear myself say
I'll dictate my path in an empowering way.
I've held faith and belief that others can see
that it is not just behaviour that makes up me
I have the ambition, will and drive
to make this a journey I will survive
one that is solo secure and will find
other encounters of the internal kind


The other one is still in poetry.
Answer:
It was removed because some oaf prob complained it was copied. It is a good poem.

ps. there is nothing narcissic about wanting to heal depression.
That's really good!!
Probably removed because it was as narcissistic and and self indulgent as this one....
This is not a question or a poem. It's a drone on bore of self obsessed melodramatics. It has been reported.
I am not sure why your poem would be removed, all I know is that it should not have been. This is an excellent poem, keep up the good work!
If I am in a room within a room
As I try every door that's locked
And in the blackness I must wait
Be it in my mind I should stay
OMG that is a brilliant poem! wish i could write poems like that!
Because it's not a question..
Maybe because it is not a question.

This is ByeDr.com. People ask questions, then others answer. Its not for submitting poetry.

But I do think your poem is good. Its just not for here.
 
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