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Teen prescription drug abuse rises in St. Joseph County - WNDU

The top three types of abused drugs include pain killers, depressants and stimulants. On Thursday March 11th there will be a workshop on teens and prescription drug abuse. It is at Ivy Tech in South Bend and starts at 6:30 p.m. Dinner will be served ...

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Alter the lubricant's physical properties (viscosity index improvers, pour point depressants, thickeners). Impart performance properties to the ... Three principal types of antioxidant compounds are hindered phenols, amines and sulfur compounds.

When treatment ends, patients with cancer combat ... - St. Louis Post-Dispatch

There are bio-marker tests for prostate cancer but not most other types. Breast cancer survivors are monitored ... It's not unusual, he said, for patients to get counseling and be put on anti-depressants after treatment. Or, they'll ask for other ...

Open Question: Lying to enlist in the U.S. Military?

I was prescribed an anti-depressant months back but am no longer on them as my doctor deemed them unnecessary. However because it has not been 12 months (which some people are saying is required, and some people are saying it is only required for ADD/ADHD) and, it seems, I would have a problem being accepted because of the large amount of other people wanting to join... I was told be several of my friends in the army, two recruiters, and my father (both of my brothers are in the navy) to not bring it up because "the chances of them finding those particular medical records are slim to none". I am not the type of person to lie. However I will admit that it is unfair for people to lie about more serious things and get in when, if I tell the truth, I'd have a difficult time because of those anti-depressants. Even if my doctor says I've always been "functional", I have a feeling the military won't look into or understand my individual situation. I feel that joining the army is one of my only options. I am not well off economically and it will give me a lot of experience. I fear that if I get all my medical records and doctors notes giving me the "clear", I will not be approved. I'm also am angry at the fact others, who are less "qualified" that me will get in. A part of me is thinking that if most people are telling me to "lie", chances are I'll be ok. But what if I am not? Really frustrating situation!Yak Rider, unfortunately, I do have an idea on who is less qualified than me. Someone who has taken drugs and lied about it is, respectfully, less qualified. more

Open Question: How can i increase my sex drive?

I have fibromyalgia and am on anti-depressants and this has killed my sex drive. What can i do to get it back, i have tried exercising and healthy eating but that doesn't help, should i switch to a different type of anti-depressants or is it the fibromyaligia that is killing my sex drive? more

Open Question: Postpartum Depression, Anti-depressants and coverage for single moms in ontario?

I have postpartum depression and i reside in ontario. My son is 4 months old and i just seperated from the father. I am moving on my own in 2 weeks and i receive E.I and baby tax as a monthly income. My anti-depressants are $70 per month which i really can not afford but desperatly need. Does anyone know if there is a place in ontario which covers these types of perscriptions for single mothers suffering from depression?? more

Voting Question: health help pls, no smart cmts ! thanks?

1. What statement is false? A drug is a substance that changes the structure of function of the body or mind. A drug is not a food. A drug is harmful. A drug can be legal. 2. Taking or using medication in a way that is not intended is Drug misuse Drug abuse Drug addiction Illegal 3. Which statement is false? Drugs affect the body in some way. The same drug can affect people differently. All drugs can be harmful to your physical, mental/emotional, and social health. The same amount of drug will get the same results. 4. Which type of drug distorts one's moods, thoughts, and senses? Narcotics Hallucinogens Depressants Stimulants 5. Which type of drug is used to get rid of pain and dull the senses? Inhalants Anabolic steroids Marijuana Narcotics more

Resolved Question: I hate my life sometimes & i am very depressed?

I see a Psychologist & Psychiatrist & have been through so many different medications. I am currently on Seroquel, Risperidone & Ativan. I expressed to my doctor that i was still severely depressed & he put me wanted to put me on an anti-depressant. I have not had any good luck with them. Last time i took them i became suicidal & spent 5 days in ICU for a suicidal attempt. I am afraid to try any of them since i've had bad luck "3" times in the past taking them. I am Bi-Polar & i heard these types of meds makes your bi-polar mood cycle faster. The problem is i can't stop feeling bad. I am on oxygen daily & can't walk anymore so i have to use a wheel-chair & feel like sometimes it isn't worth the trouble & pain i go through. I feel awful always having to depend on others to help me. I want to be more mobile but i know i wont be. Sometimes i want to end it but then again i don't want to hurt my family again by doing something stupid. Does anyone have any solution other than awful anti-depressants. I do want to feel better & hate feeling sorry for myself. Why can't i just snap out of this?I do believe in God i think he's the one who made sure i didn't die after suicide attempt. I pray a lot but beg for him to take these thoughts out of my head. _ As far as hobbies, I love singing. I used to sing in my church choir & sing karaoke all the time. I just don't find any enjoyment in it anymore. I was very athletic growing up & sometimes go watch everyone play baseball, basketball & do things i love doing. I guess i'd be happier if i could be doing some type of sports or something athletic more than sitting around. I am not huge on reading but i love writing i wrote 100's of poems & songs in my life. more

Resolved Question: Might my depression be linked to my low self-esteem?

I'm not really sure if I have low self-esteem or not. I like myself, but it's not the type of person I want to be. I'm shy, quiet, lonesome, I keep things to myself, and I'm prone to attracting the type of people that like to take advantage of me so I get bullied a lot. I want to be more outgoing and say what's on my mind, I want people to like me more and I want to stop feeling sad. I've already envisioned how I'd like to be but this constant negativity in my mind and fear of being different towards people who already know how I am is getting in the way of becoming the person I want to be. I shouldn't care what other people think of me, I know, but I'm just like that and I'm afraid of them not accepting the new me either, and then I don't know how to change, how to get rid of all the negative thoughts I have. I thought about asking my mother to buy anti-depressants but I don't know how they work and I'm not sure if they would even work for this kind of situation. more

Voting Question: I want to meet other Adults with ADHD and anxiety?

Hello everyone. I feel so alone and worried. I was diagnosed with ADD when I was 13 and have been on Ritalin ever since. I worry at times because I have been on Ritalin for 18 years everyday which has really helped me. However I also suffer from anxiety and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. I feel I am under pressure to suffer without medication because my anxiety is bad and I get horrible panic attacks. I was actually too scared to write this letter because of all the negative anti-med statements I might get. Over the past two years my anxiety got worse and I cant function without my Ritalin and scared it is making me sick because I am also on anti anxiety meds and anti depressants. I am all alone :-( Somedays I have great days but most days are sad. I also have no social life (I have never been a social person). I dont know if I did the right thing by typing this. more

Voting Question: How do I stop having nightmares every night?

For the last 6+ years I have had nightmares every. single. night. This means that I am very rarely rested, as sleeping takes more out of me than just staying awake. Last night I had a nightmare so bad that I woke up crying. Often I wake up screaming, kicking, or hitting my bedmate. I have tried numerous prescriptions as well otc herbal pills. I've used ambien (my favorite, actually, as it allows me to get to sleep quickly), Lunesta (does nothing), Seroquel (worked wonderfully, except for a few bad side effects), Advil/Ibuprofren/Whatever PM, Melatonin, Melatonin+ type pills with sedatives, and just about everything else. I am on Paxil, Norco / morphine (for pain), and clonazepam to help me relax into sleep. Still, I have nightmares every single night... and I actually remember one - four different nightmares every night. I know that they say that living without REM sleep can/will kill you, but by now I would kill for a bottle of hypnocil (the fictional medication from the Nightmare on Elm Street series that suppresses sleep). I am so very, very tired and I have no idea what I can do to fix this. I am only 25-years-old and I'm trying to get government aid so that I can get a shrink, but who knows if even that will help? Does anyone have some suggestions for me? I have another doctor's appointment on the 15th and would like to try something new. Oh, and so you know, I've had these nightmares BEFORE I was on anti-depressants, and they didn't change their intensity or the way I remember them, so I don't think they are a part of the equation.So you know, I had a dream catcher when this all started. I tried different ones. None worked. Thinking good thoughts before I sleep? Doesn't work. Exercising before I sleep? Also doesn't work. Tried it. Meditation? Nope. New bedding? Changed my bedding many times. Did nothing. I've moved 5-6 times in this period. I've had different beds, mattresses, homes. None of it has changed my dream patterns. I sleep with my girlfriend of 3 years. She comforts me the most. It still does nothing. I've tried just about everything...Also - I can't stop taking pills. Without the Paxil I cry every day. All day. That doesn't help at all. With Paxil (or another "happy pill") I can be almost normal during the day. I am Agnostic, so a lot of spiritual guidance does not help me. It just isn't built into the kind of person I am. However, I am very open-minded and have asked many people to pray for me in the hopes that their good thoughts and wishes would help me. So far none of that has come to fruition. I have tried to talk about / sort out my 'issues' in all manners... I have talked extensively with my girlfriend... I have talked extensively with myself. I've written down my dreams and thoughts and that does very little for me except makes my hands tired. I try to do mental exercises or focus on happy thoughts. I even try to role-play at night and pretend to be someone without MY problems. This doesn't work either.Lonigan - I appreciate your ongoing advice. I'm really not a fan of the no-pill method, as I am not a good person without them. Not only do I cry often, I have rage, high anxiety, and other problems (which is why I was put on them in first place). It helps a great deal and has really had no effect on my sleep one way or another. As for the pain pills, I do eventually plan on weening off of then, but I need an MRI first. That is a completely different problem that... really has little to do with this. You want an example of one of my nightmares? I can do that, as I had a very vivid and horrible on the other night which woke me up and had me crying for hours (first with my girlfriend, and then at my mother's). I will continue on in a different form:Because I have so many nightmares I have come to link them, and often get my realities mixed up when asleep. I question whether I am asleep or awake often when in nightmare-land, but because I can feel/taste/hear/see everything so vividly I typically come to the conclusion that I am awake. The other night I kept "waking up" over and over in my sleep... Every time I would be tangled in the blankets and unable to escape. Mind you, I was never actually awake for this. In every different part of this dream there would be a different person in the bed with me, and I would reach out for them / call to them. Sometimes they would try to help me, sometimes not. One time I asked the person to take me to the bathroom, even though I didn't have to go. She said that her name was Sarah and that she was my dad's daughter (from another dream I've had: my father is dead and I keep dreaming that he is alive with a new family...) I asked her if I was dead and she told me "yes." I asked if I wouldcontinue to do this over and over for the rest of eternity, to which she again replied "yes." I asked her why and she said it was because "he" (I had the feeling she meant my dad) had decided it would be that way. I started to cry and told her I would rather that there be NOTHING after life than an eternity of waking up over and over without escape. The pattern continued with varying effects, until I FINALLY woke up for real calling out for my girlfriend, who tried to calm me down and convince me that this was the REAL reality. Most of my dreams/nightmares seem to point to anxiety. I have anxiety over EVERYTHING as far as I can tell. My mother thinks that I have hormone issues and wants me to bring it up with my doctor at my next appointment (in less than two weeks). Like you, I have my obsessions. I do my best to concentrate on these at night and during the day. There are television shows, movies, people - I try to make them the focus of my thoughts, but it doesn't help.Oh, and just to clarify, not all of my dreams are that fractured. Though I do have a great many where I "wake up" at one point or another, I often dream about my father or mother...I dream about houses I dont / have never lived in. I dream about marrying people I've never met. The nightmares I have are not about monsters (I'm a huge scary movie fan, and these NEVER play into my nightmares)... I simply have terrible problems coping with everything it seems (WHHHHHY?). I just wish there was something to hurry me through this anxiety phase and into deeper stages of sleep, which I seem to get very little of as I am always tired. I always feel like I've been running a race when I wake up. more

Resolved Question: I have a tolerance to 1 type of cns depressant, does that meen i wil have a tolerance for all cns depressants?

i have a high tolerance to benzodiazepines and ambien. i am now prescribed soma for muscular pain. will i not get the full feeling from the soma due to my high tolerance of other cns depressants? more

Resolved Question: what is a substitute for welbutrin?

I am allergic to welbutrin, but it was the best thing that helped my mind focus and my depression subside. I have tried many different types of anti-depressants and ADD medicines. Welbutrin worked best except the side effect of closing my airways and almost killing me. What is the closest substitute on the same level. more

Voting Question: Anybody with some type of experience, have any exercising&eating tips?

I've been struggling with depression and anxiety for a few years, but have made the choice for myself that I am not going to go at it through anti depressants. I have done my research and came to the conclusion that that is not a path I'm willing to pursue, and that I am going to seek something that will help me feel better not just mentally, but physically. I am planning on starting to improve my overall health, through simple things such as; eating right, and exercising. I was wondering if anybody had any tips on for example, - how many times I should run a week - how many sit ups and push ups I should do a day - how much water I should be drinking a day (I'm 17, 5'1 if that makes a difference) - what nutrients I should try to get the most of ect; Any advice is deeply appreciated. I'm not looking for fast results that I'll see within a week, I really am motivated to give this a real chance. I would really like to see my body to appear more toned, especially in the stomach area, as most girls do. Thank you everyone, in advance.I don't know if this will effect anyone's answer, but my percentage of body fat is 23 %. I don't know what percentage I would have to go down to to see more lean muscle (especially in the stomach area- I'm looking to see changes in everything from the neck down- haha) more

Resolved Question: Can anyone help me with my view about 'God'?

Story goes... last november i came out the army, months go on, im unemployed reapplied for college as im only 19 years of age. Life seemed to be going pretty well, got with a girl who was a close mate from college, then i started to struggle mentally with almost everything so I ignored it and tried to carry on as you do. I ended the relationship because my head was so messed up, i found it hard to just do basic relationship things, things where getting to me and getting me down alot. Now that isnt me, I've always been the type to just get on with things but this time things was hitting me fast and more and more things would consist. Comes to over a year, January i got to my doctor about how im feeling, he tells me I should take a months worth of anti depressants, so i do then after a month I stop. I get a close partner she cheats on me, my role in society had suddenly changed, I seemed to be asking more about life questions like 'Why am i here'? Stuff like that... anyway I'm just having a chill out, its 3am and i have a cigerette in my front garden, and we have a church across our road. So i look at it and think i'll go over, 10-15 minutes i was over at the church talking to myself about life and what am i going to be doing in 5 years time and just general stuff i wanted to get off my back. Now all my life ive considered myself an atheist, atheist's do not pray am i right? So i certainly believe in something, anyway next day comes. My dad comes to me with a career prospect: 'Matt, i've had this idea now for a week but i couldnt tell you before i dont know why, but its abotu a gym franchise, bla bla bla could you see yourself working with it, within 5 years you'll be qualified and working. I step back and think 'woah' what did you just say? I was like 'why you did you tell me now and not before' he was like i dont know i couldn't it seemed right to tell you know'. This then for me was a struggle to believe i was like, nah thats got to be a coinsidence. Then my brother comes to me who is religious now, he had been blessed the week before as he has done some wrongs in his life and so forth, he said its all about timing Matt, did you ask God for help? I was like yes i actually did weirdly at 3 in the morning. I'm just a bit overwhelmed. But also very skeptical. more

Resolved Question: How do you cope with a spouse that's always depressed?

For almost as long as I've known her, my wife has always been depressed about something. I can do everything in my power to make her feel better or to improve the situation as best as I can, but inevitably she is always able to find something else to get her down. It's not her fault - I'd get her on some anti-depressants but we're not in a position to at the moment (other than over the counter stuff) and Im not sure what to do. Her mood each day is having a real impact on me as I'm usually an optimistic, outgoing and friendly guy but lately her depression has been getting contagious and I can't help but feeling depressed too each time we talk. I feel like I'm powerless, both to help her and to help pick myself up at the end of each day and I know this is having an affect on our relationship, whether we straight out say it or not. Has anyone experienced this type of situation before and if so, how did you go about helping to make things better? more

Resolved Question: How do i wake up from such a spaced-out life?

Lately I have been feeling very 'spaced-out' all day, actually fro all times for as long as i can remember. I think that it has been like this for half a year and has just been getting worse. I feel like I am just living like a zombie and repeating the same thing day after day. But, even when I do something out of the ordinary, like going hiking or something, I still feel un-alive and just 'blah'. I feel like I am wasting my life by sleepwalking though it and waiting for something to snap me out of it. I don't feel motivated to do anything. And, everyday I say "I'll do better tomorrow" but I never ever do! By 'better', I mean accomplishing things, eating better, being alive and happier, having fun, filfilling my to-do list, etc. But I never do complete my to-do lists even though they are painfully simple! I always put it off to tomorrow and get lazy which I cant help. Or, I for some reason decide that the things are unimprtant even though they are, and I never get anything done all day. I dont even know how I fill ip the 24-hours in a day because I am never ever doing anything! And I always plan on eating healthy for the day, but as soon as I eat something, I cant stop so I eat more! and even when I get full, I decide "well, I have already ruined my healthy eating so I mind as well eat all the junk food I want and do better tomorrow". except, i say that EVERY day and NEVER do better the next day! when i wake up in the morning I meditate and say 'im not going to think violent or bad, stressful thoughts today' but i always do! i also make to-do lists of important thigns to do but never fulfil it. Always putting it off to tomorrow (same with healthy eatung, exercise, homework, reconnecting with friends, hobbies, cleaning, having fun, etc). all I do all day is move from chair to couch to bed, eat, rest, shower, make to-do lists that i never do, and sleep. it is pathetic and unmotivational. i am never going to have a pleasant life because i never do things to make me happy. i used to be an incredible writer, painter, crafter, knitter, etc.... but these days, whenever i sit infront of the word document (or paper, canvas, yarn, etc)... nothing happens. i type a sentence then delete it because it sucks, i draw and outline then scrap it cause it sucks, i lost all of my skill abilities. i do have some friends and a boyfriend (who i am engaged to) but i never talk to my friends anymore and my conversations with my boyfriend are brief and not as deep as they used to be. what should i do? anti depressants never work for me. i always freeze up in my therapy sessions and never say all of my problems. i have tried all kinds of remedies: meditation, fasting, etc. i eiether give up or they dont work anyway. i dont know what to do anymore, i feel like i am walking around with cloudy dirty glasses and i need to put on a fresh pair. i feel so detatched from everything and i want it to feel like i feel when im on ecstasy (because i remember when my life was normal, and it felt more like ecstasy then the life i have now. my sesnses were sharper and i didnt feel like i was hauling ball and chains on my feet like how i feel now) i want to be able to live again, what should i do? by the way, i am diagnosed with bipolar depression. medication isnt an option. what should i do? i feel like admitting myself to an insane living home sometimes because at least if i was there other people would know how i feel instead of me having to see happy people all day and know that i am not like that. what should i do? more

Resolved Question: how do i wake up from such a spaced-out life?

Voting Question: Taking 3 types of anti-depressants is not desirable?Lamotrigine+Escitlaporam+Mirtazipine?

Iam taking lamotrigine and Escitaloptram and iam still not feeling well and not able to sleep properly? iam using anti-depression pills like lamotrigine and Escitalopram and Mirtazapine still iam not totally feel well and unable to sleep properly what should i do? more

Resolved Question: headache question? doctors?

ok so i've had bad headaches/mirgranes for about a year now. i've had them everyday, so they've been ruining my life. i had to quit my sport because they kept interfearing, and normal medicine wouldn't do anything. i went to the doctor and my doctor put me on anti-depressants, anti-seizure medication, and birth control. because those have helped people before. and now he gave me headache pills to take WHEN i have the headache, and it doesn't make it go fully away. so the problem is, i can't find anything that makes it go completely away. i had a MRI and MLA and they turned out perfect. so if your a doctor, and you know what it MIGHT be or you know some type of pill i can take when i do have a headache, that's REALLY strong to make it go ALL THE WAY away. and when i have a headache i atleast have to take 3 tylonal/advil to LESSEN The pain. again the problem is they wont go away. please help (: more

Voting Question: what would happenif someone took 30 antidepressents in a "suicide attempt"?

not that im planning to or anything!!! im not sure what brand/type of anti depressants they were either, sorry!Umm, Marie, I apeciate our answer and your blessing but please dont assume that just because i asked the question i am contemplating suicide. I'm not, as i stated. Neither am I on anti depressants, or depressed - please don't jump to conclusions.If saim not planning to and have not then it means Imt planning to and have not!!! not that its any of your business but its because someone i know is claiming to have done such a thing but im not sure i believe them.And I never once said "sorry". more

Voting Question: My boyfriend wants me to fulfill his sexual desires but doesn't fulfill some of my basic needs!?

I'm really stuck. I love my boyfriend so damn much, we've been together for well over 2 years. I knew fairly early on into the relationship that he was into bondage, which I was cool with because I quite like it too. However a year into our relationship after moving in together he suddenly told me he had a fetish for wearing women's clothing and admitted he'd been trying on my clothes while I'd been out. This was hard to comprehend at first but after a couple of weeks I was used to it and had no problem with him experimenting with my outfits. So the issue is, I have low confidence in my self image, and this is understandable seeing as I'm pretty overweight. I have experienced a significant reduction in libido since I was about 19 and depressingly it's not come back. For a while I wasn't particularly enjoying sex. Recently I was diagnosed with biochemical depression and started taking anti-depressants, me and my boyfriend also got our own place and since these changes my libido has improved. However my boyfriend isn't the romantic type, he doesn't understand what he can do to make me feel more attractive and sexually appealing, as it stands I feel about as sexy as a dead pigeon. At the same time he wants me to incorporate his desire to be dominated and dressed up as a girl in the bedroom. He wants me to go to fetish clubs and go to a pub every month to meet with others who are into it, but I'm still just trying to get my own sex drive back, I'm not THAT into it. Recently he started expressing doubts about our relationship. While he mentioned my mood swings and untidiness as a factor he also make it clear that he wants me to dominate him and dress him up more. I do occasionally role play as a dominatrix but with my lack of confidence in my body and not being a massive fan of the role it's a lot of effort. I've dressed him up a couple of times but I don't find it sexually appealing in the slightest and it's very difficult. It's a lot of effort to plan these little sessions. I was supposed to be planning one now but because I let slip to him that I was organising something for when he gets home I've had the added pressure of it. I've just been tidying up the room for it and broken down in tears because I can't do it anymore. I was tidying up the cupboard and there were so many high-heeled shoes and boots clogging it up, all of which are his. He has more dresses and skirts and corsets than I do and it's all getting to much. I don't bother buying nice lingerie anymore because I know he'd prefer himself in them than me. What can I do? I don't want to lose him, but this scene isn't me!For those who think the fetish makes my boyfriend a freak, try to be a bit open-minded or bugger off.He's not gay, there are plenty of men who enjoy dressing as women who aren't gay. It's all part of the submissive role. more

Resolved Question: What anti-depressant should I ask about?

I will soon be going to the doctor to discuss a treatment plan for my depression/EDNOS (I'm bulimic with anorexic tenencies). I refuse to take a drug that has a chance that I will gain weight, becuase if I do then I will probably stop taking it. I am fine with losing my appetite becuase whenever I'm hungry I binge anyways. What type (name of the drug) do you think would be best for me? I want to be sure that the doctor doesn't prescribe me something that will make me fat, the though absolutely terrifies me. HELP! more

Voting Question: health question about cigarretes?

What type of action do cigarettes have in the body? A.narcotic B.stimulant and depressant C.depressant and hallucinogenic D.stimulant and hallucinogenicits not all. more

Resolved Question: Are any of you mood altering substances?

Just curious as to how many people are under the affects of alcohol, marijuana, anti-depressants, pain killers, or any other mood enhancing substances. If yes, please type what substance. I take oxycodone during the day and oxicontin before bed(I take them for back troubles, but they also put me in a good mood. Thanks all. Please no anti-drug speeches, I am well aware of hazards as is my doctor. more

Resolved Question: Is anyone looking for a natural way to help with low moods/depression/anxiety?

I am 26 years old and have been on at least 4 different types of anti-depressants/anti-anxiety medicines since I was 18 years old. The dr's have always just thrown prescription pills at me when I came to them with my problems. At the moment, I am still taking effexor-xr just because its ridiculously hard to ween yourself off of it, but i hate taking it cause it doesn't really effect me in a noticeably positive way. I've been working for a health food store/wholesale supplement company for almost a year now so I have also tried many of the natural approaches to low moods/depression/anxiety. Last month we had a gal come in and convinced us to buy this stuff called stem enhance and stem flo- before this me and the owner had never heard of it. I have been taking it for one month straight so far and feel that I need to share with the WHOLE world how amazing it is! Within the first 3 days of taking it i felt a huge noticeable difference! Its hard to explain but its almost like you get this overall feeling of clarity and happiness.. I notice weird little things like I've been doing the dishes and laundry more often, and waking up earlier in the mornings feeling refreshed. I have feelings of motivation rather than just wanting to sit around and stare and things and think... I'm not trying to sell anyone on anything- I just know how hard it can be to feel so alone, and most our doctors these days just wanna write prescriptions left and right these days- this stem enhance is completely natural and comes from an algae in fresh water lake called klamath lake in southern oregon called AFA ( Aphanizomenon flos-aquae) which contains a naturally occurring nutrient called PEA (phenylethylamine). PEA is also naturally produced by the brain and known in the literature to support mood and mental energy. PEA is a natural compound made by the brain when you feel content and happy. IT REALLY WORKS! and fast!! I could give you a thousand other testimonials for things that it has done for my family and friends that are completely different things, like helping my father walk easier, my moms hormone issues, my boss's bleeding gums issue- i actually started taking it for pain in my knee because the stuff is way more hyped up about the inflammation reducing properties, but found that it helped me most in my mood area- which is nice cause it wasn't something that i was anticipating or expecting, it just started happening- Anywho here is a website you can go to and look up more information on it http://tsuyako2121.stemtechbiz.com/FAQ_sub.aspx Please take the time to look into it! I promise you will be happy you did! :)No there is no age limit- and it does not require you to see a shrink either :) which is nice- i spent hundreds of dollars to see my "shrink" who didnt really help me with anything more

Voting Question: What type of alcohol won't make you sleepy?

Whenever I drink, I always become instantly tired. I understand that alcohol is a depressant, so it makes sense, but why doesn't the same happen to a majority of my friends? Thanks. more

Resolved Question: I could really use some inspiration or advice or something. hubby been gone for over 7wks i have a 1 yr old?

he got a promotion in january and hasn't been home but 1 day since. I feel so lost and alone without him. and I dont have a vehicle so I've been relying on my mother to take us places and to emotionally support me... and she doesnt have much to give. i know i should be independant, but I'm young and the pregnancy was extremely hard on me emotionally and I still havent recovered. i probably need anti depressants, but we cant afford them at over $100 bucks. we werent paid for over a month due to him transitioning positions and the last pay check was spent catching up. we took out 4 loans worth $3000 and we have to pay all those off with our tax return which thankfully will be enough to cover it plus a little. I really do not have enough in me to stand on my own two feet. I have not ever had any type of break from my baby and my mom is scared she'll choke and wont take classes or anything and I'd worry too much about her leaving her with a sitter/daycare, so it wouldn't even be worth it. i'd call my hubby worthless when it comes to him letting me have alone time. and i know i'm very lucky that i get to stay home with her and i get to see my hubby more than once a year like the army wives, but the thing is, he's not in the army. i got with him knowing that i might have to go without him for 3 weeks every once in awhile but not more than 7 consecutive ones. we dont have enough money to move down there yet, but by the time we do, he'll have a normal schedule, so I don't want the extra stress of moving. I just am at my wits end and broke down and decided to stay with my mom because i was emotionally incapable of sufficiently caring for my baby. like just a step beyond crying. and i didn't want her to see that. babies shouldnt be around that. i already put her thru that a few times in the last few months and her reaction is just so sad. i'm a fit mother, and dont even begin to say i'm not, cuz i am. i am just having a very tough beginning this year. so...?He works in the oilfield so if he says he wants time off, they'll give him all the time off he wants, but he can't come back. that's just "how they run" and they might be more leinient with lower positions, but as driller, he is required to be there. and we make too much to qualify for any assistance, our bills are greater than our pay check. well, they were, but we didnt get paid for such a long time we got too behind to make enough money. after everything gets caught up (1-2 weeks) I'll probably be fine, but until then... wreckand i have 0 friends and was never good at making any and really just dont know how more

Resolved Question: I could use some Psychiatrist Tips w/ Bad Seroquel Side-effects.?

Over the past few months, or 4 sessions, I have seen a psychiatrist for an ADHD diagnosis. This psychiatrist told me he wants to be sure of my diagnosis, before he diagnoses me with ADHD, which I find very good. I was first put on Aprax 25mg, to which they had no effect (for Social Anxiety) I went back last Tuesday, and was prescribed Seroquel Quetiapine 25mg wich is used for/ as an Anti-Psychotic/Anti-depressant/Bipolor. After being given a sample (10 tablets) from the psychiatrist, on the second day of taking them, I started to develop bad tics, as well as Major headaches in the morning that would last to mid-afternoon, as well as the usual dry mouth. The tics were s bad, that I was constantly pulling at my neck/ a tight pull of the next and jaw muscles, before relaxing, I felt like I had to move them, to get rid of the feeling it gave me - like a need to do it, as well as a really anxious feeling! On the third day of taking the tablet, I decided to call the psychiatrist, I rung twice and left to messages with the receptionist, to which he never called back. I wasn't supposed to have an appointment with him again, until next Tuesday. I have stopped taking the pills as of last Thursday/Friday. I just call the receptionist and booked an appointment, I got one for tomorrow at 1:00PM. I would like to know what I should say to the psychiatrist, without him thinking I'm some type of moron. I get the feeling that he assumes I am coming into him, just for the fun on it? Any tips on how I can somehow get my point across about what I need done and how I need it done, without feeling like he is accusing me of faking it? more

Voting Question: do anti-depressants cause weight gain? srry its kinda long, any advice is much appreciated...?

I have taken many antidepressants over the last four years to help me cope with chronic pain. I am currently taking Lexapro (an antidepressant) but even though my depression is milder i am having constant anxiety about how my illness will affect me and i am having trouble doing everyday things such as getting dressed in the morning, going to school, doing my homework and going out with friends. I tend to freak out a lot and i think i may need to start taking anti anxiety meds or a stronger anti depressant here are my symptoms: shakiness feeling of blacking out or dizziness sweating almost all the time] hot flashes having trouble breathing frequent panic attacks i also wanted to know if i went on another type of medication could it cause me to gain weight, im 107 lbs 5'4" which i know seems small but im honestly terrified of gaining more weight also i recently had a treatment done that may stop my chronic pain...will the anxiety/depression go away with it? thanks sorry this is so long, i really need help though. btw i see a psychiatrist@lollipop girl, wow thanks for really reading the question and giving me an informative answer! SARCASM more

Resolved Question: What are the types of drugs out there?

What i mean by types of drugs are are like stimulants,depressants,narcotics,hallucinogens,club drugs Can someone give me a list of these type of drugs more

Resolved Question: Does anyone know of a news event in which someone experienced a change in personality?

This is for a psychology paper, so the source has to be credible (from the Ny Times, or other magazines). I will need to know how to find the article online, and the personality change must be natural, with no drugs or anti-depressants. The paper is a response to an article I read where people were able to alter their personality types due to the circumstances they were in. more

Voting Question: Psychology questions (EXPERT NEEDED!)?

Psychology questions, EXPERTS HELP NEEDED!? 1. Which of the following would be classified as a negative symptom of schizophrenia? a. visual hallucinations b. flat affect c. delusions d. loose associations 2. Someone who finds that he has traveled to a new town and has no memory of his old life is likely suffering from a. dissociative identity disorder. b. dissociative fugue. c. dissociative amnesia. d. multiple personality disorder. 3. Depression can be caused by people having unrealistic views of themselves and the world. This explanation of depression is consistent with which theory? a. psychodynamic theory b. cognitive theory c. biological theory d. behavioral theory 4. In order for a person to be classified as having major depressive disorder, he or she must experience a depressive episode that lasts at least a. one week. b. two weeks. c. one month. d. two months. 5. Which of the following statements is most correct? a. The biggest risk factor for depression is genetics. b. All areas of the brain of depressed persons are under-active. c. Depression is related to neurotransmitter deregulation, genetics, and cognitive processes. d. Women experience depression because estrogen, by its nature, is a depressant. 6. Which of the following does not fit with the others? a. histrionic personality disorder b. narcissistic personality disorder c. schizoid personality disorder d. borderline personality disorder 7. A person who believes that the television news anchor is talking to him is suffering from a. delusions of grandeur. b. delusions of reference. c. undifferentiated schizophrenia. d. catatonic schizophrenia. 8. Which of the following is a personality disorder? a. schizophrenia b. schizotypal c. schizoaffective d. Type A personality 9. A person who is hearing voices that are not there is experiencing a. delusions. b. hallucinations. c. mood disorder. d. schizophrenia. 10. Ken went to the emergency room because he was short of breath, had a rapid heart beat, was sweating, and feared that he was having a heart attack and would die. When the physician examined Ken, she was unable to find anything physically wrong with him. When she questioned Ken further, he told her that these physical symptoms occurred right before he was to give an important presentation. Which of the following is a possible explanation for Ken's symptoms? a. schizophrenia b. bipolar disorder c. panic disorder d. generalized anxiety disorder 11. Research has demonstrated that improvements from psychotherapy are most apparent during the first a. two sessions of therapy. b. two months of therapy. c. six months of therapy. d. three years of therapy. 12. Which of the following techniques would be consistent with a behavioral approach? a. exploring the messages a person received about food while growing up b. challenging a person's all-or-none thinking about weight c. encouraging someone to buy himself or herself a new pair of shoes for losing 15 pounds d. discussing the meaning of weight in a person's self-image 13. A person with a phobia of horses would likely benefit most from which type of therapy? a. systematic desensitization b. group therapy c. psychoanalysis d. family therapy 14. Psychodynamic therapy developed out of the work of which theorist? a. Sigmund Freud b. Carl Rogers c. Aaron Beck d. Fritz Perls 15. Which therapy would be least focused on emotions? a. behavioral therapy b. humanistic therapy c. Gestalt therapy d. psychodynamic therapy 16. Which therapy would be most focused on exploring childhood relationships? a. behavioral therapy b. cognitive therapy c. humanistic therapy d. psychodynamic therapy 17. Which of the following is an example of a class of anti-anxiety drugs? a. benzodiazepines b. tricyclics c. monoamine oxidase inhibitors d. neuroleptics 18. Which of the following techniques is most associated with humanistic therapy? a. challenging distorted thinking b. exploring unconscious motives c. unconditional positive regard d. focusing on parent-child dynamics 19. Which of the following therapies is most focused on unconscious thought processes? a. psychodynamic therapy b. cognitive therapy c. humanistic therapy d. psychoanalytic therapy 20. Which of the following is an example of resistance? a. saying whatever comes to mind, in a stream-of-consciousness manner b. experiencing emotional release by revisiting painful memories c. showing up late to therapy appointments d. discussing childhood embarrassments more

Resolved Question: Psychology questions, EXPERTS HELP NEEDED!?

1. Which of the following would be classified as a negative symptom of schizophrenia? a. visual hallucinations b. flat affect c. delusions d. loose associations 2. Someone who finds that he has traveled to a new town and has no memory of his old life is likely suffering from a. dissociative identity disorder. b. dissociative fugue. c. dissociative amnesia. d. multiple personality disorder. 3. Depression can be caused by people having unrealistic views of themselves and the world. This explanation of depression is consistent with which theory? a. psychodynamic theory b. cognitive theory c. biological theory d. behavioral theory 4. In order for a person to be classified as having major depressive disorder, he or she must experience a depressive episode that lasts at least a. one week. b. two weeks. c. one month. d. two months. 5. Which of the following statements is most correct? a. The biggest risk factor for depression is genetics. b. All areas of the brain of depressed persons are under-active. c. Depression is related to neurotransmitter deregulation, genetics, and cognitive processes. d. Women experience depression because estrogen, by its nature, is a depressant. 6. Which of the following does not fit with the others? a. histrionic personality disorder b. narcissistic personality disorder c. schizoid personality disorder d. borderline personality disorder 7. A person who believes that the television news anchor is talking to him is suffering from a. delusions of grandeur. b. delusions of reference. c. undifferentiated schizophrenia. d. catatonic schizophrenia. 8. Which of the following is a personality disorder? a. schizophrenia b. schizotypal c. schizoaffective d. Type A personality 9. A person who is hearing voices that are not there is experiencing a. delusions. b. hallucinations. c. mood disorder. d. schizophrenia. 10. Ken went to the emergency room because he was short of breath, had a rapid heart beat, was sweating, and feared that he was having a heart attack and would die. When the physician examined Ken, she was unable to find anything physically wrong with him. When she questioned Ken further, he told her that these physical symptoms occurred right before he was to give an important presentation. Which of the following is a possible explanation for Ken's symptoms? a. schizophrenia b. bipolar disorder c. panic disorder d. generalized anxiety disorder 11. Research has demonstrated that improvements from psychotherapy are most apparent during the first a. two sessions of therapy. b. two months of therapy. c. six months of therapy. d. three years of therapy. 12. Which of the following techniques would be consistent with a behavioral approach? a. exploring the messages a person received about food while growing up b. challenging a person's all-or-none thinking about weight c. encouraging someone to buy himself or herself a new pair of shoes for losing 15 pounds d. discussing the meaning of weight in a person's self-image 13. A person with a phobia of horses would likely benefit most from which type of therapy? a. systematic desensitization b. group therapy c. psychoanalysis d. family therapy 14. Psychodynamic therapy developed out of the work of which theorist? a. Sigmund Freud b. Carl Rogers c. Aaron Beck d. Fritz Perls 15. Which therapy would be least focused on emotions? a. behavioral therapy b. humanistic therapy c. Gestalt therapy d. psychodynamic therapy 16. Which therapy would be most focused on exploring childhood relationships? a. behavioral therapy b. cognitive therapy c. humanistic therapy d. psychodynamic therapy 17. Which of the following is an example of a class of anti-anxiety drugs? a. benzodiazepines b. tricyclics c. monoamine oxidase inhibitors d. neuroleptics 18. Which of the following techniques is most associated with humanistic therapy? a. challenging distorted thinking b. exploring unconscious motives c. unconditional positive regard d. focusing on parent-child dynamics 19. Which of the following therapies is most focused on unconscious thought processes? a. psychodynamic therapy b. cognitive therapy c. humanistic therapy d. psychoanalytic therapy 20. Which of the following is an example of resistance? a. saying whatever comes to mind, in a stream-of-consciousness manner b. experiencing emotional release by revisiting painful memories c. showing up late to therapy appointments d. discussing childhood embarrassments more

Resolved Question: General Psychology Questions (Experts I NEED your help!)?

1. A soldier who survived a bloody battle finds that she has recurrent nightmares, avoids her military friends, and jumps when she hears a loud noise. Of what disorder are these symptoms characteristic? a. major depressive disorder b. generalized anxiety disorder c. bipolar disorder d. post-traumatic stress disorder 2. A person who believes that the television news anchor is talking to him is suffering from a. delusions of grandeur. b. delusions of reference. c. undifferentiated schizophrenia. d. catatonic schizophrenia. 3. A person who is hearing voices that are not there is experiencing a. delusions. b. hallucinations. c. mood disorder. d. schizophrenia. 4. Depression can be caused by people having unrealistic views of themselves and the world. This explanation of depression is consistent with which theory? a. psychodynamic theory b. cognitive theory c. biological theory d. behavioral theory 5. How are generalized anxiety disorder and phobic disorder different? a. Generalized anxiety disorder is more severe than phobic disorder. b. Generalized anxiety disorder involves avoidance of specific situations, whereas phobic disorder does not. c. Generalized anxiety disorder involves anxiety about a large variety of things, whereas phobic disorder involves anxiety about a specific thing. d. Generalized anxiety involves fear of other people, whereas phobic disorder involves fear of dangerous places or objects. 6. Which of the following statements is most correct? a. The biggest risk factor for depression is genetics. b. All areas of the brain of depressed persons are under-active. c. Depression is related to neurotransmitter deregulation, genetics, and cognitive processes. d. Women experience depression because estrogen, by its nature, is a depressant. 7. Which of the following is not an anxiety disorder? a. panic disorder b. obsessive-compulsive disorder c. bipolar disorder d. post-traumatic stress disorder 8. Which of the following statements is most consistent with the biopsychosocial model? a. Mental illness is caused by brain abnormalities, neurochemical abnormalities, and genetic influences. b. Societal forces such as oppression and poverty drive the development of mental illness. c. Genetic heritage causes a predisposition to mental illness, but environmental and cognitive/emotional factors must be present for mental illness to develop. d. Mental illness does not exist, but is rather a normal reaction to an abnormal situation. 9. Which of the following would be classified as a negative symptom of schizophrenia? a. visual hallucinations b. flat affect c. delusions d. loose associations 10. Which of the following is a personality disorder? a. schizophrenia b. schizotypal c. schizoaffective d. Type A personality 11. Which part of the dream is remembered by the dreamer? a. latent content b. transference content c. manifest content d. resistance content 12. Which of the following therapies is most focused on unconscious thought processes? a. psychodynamic therapy b. cognitive therapy c. humanistic therapy d. psychoanalytic therapy 13. _____ is a short-term therapy that focuses on encouraging client's strengths. a. Cognitive-behavioral therapy b. Integrative therapy c. Common-factors therapy d. Well-being therapy 14. A person who is afraid of snakes is taken to a zoo by his therapist and made to sit in a room with dozens of snakes. This is an example of a. classical conditioning. b. flooding. c. aversive conditioning. d. cognitive restructuring. 15. Research has demonstrated that improvements from psychotherapy are most apparent during the first a. two sessions of therapy. b. two months of therapy. c. six months of therapy. d. three years of therapy. 16. A person with a phobia of horses would likely benefit most from which type of therapy? a. systematic desensitization b. group therapy c. psychoanalysis d. family therapy 17. Which of the following techniques is most associated with humanistic therapy? a. challenging distorted thinking b. exploring unconscious motives c. unconditional positive regard d. focusing on parent-child dynamics 18. Which therapy would be least focused on emotions? a. behavioral therapy b. humanistic therapy c. Gestalt therapy d. psychodynamic therapy 19. Psychodynamic therapy developed out of the work of which theorist? a. Sigmund Freud b. Carl Rogers c. Aaron Beck d. Fritz Perls 20. Which of the following is an example of resistance? a. saying whatever comes to mind, in a stream-of-consciousness manner b. experiencing emotional release by revisiting painful memories c. showing up late to therapy appointments d. discussing childhood embarrassments more

Voting Question: Anti-depressants and night sweats... Im looking for Help.?

I'm suffering and in a catch 22 situation. I have been having night sweats on and off for as long as I have been taking anti-depressants which has been a number of years. I have tried many different types of medication to see if that would help but alas no luck. I am a 27 female currently on Cymbalta. It has been good for me, apart from the HORRIBLE night sweats. They are not every night but enough to disrupt my life to the point that I am just exhausted from it. I am relatively fit. I have had my thyroids and bloods checked, they are all fine. I am aware vivid dreams are a part of meds... it seems when having the night sweats my dreams are ridiculous, most times of nightmareish themes. I wake up in the middle of the night cold, in the morning my sheets are soaked, I stink, I am still tired and mostly feeling pretty f@#ked up from my f@#ked up dreams. My nights are getting unbearable but I know without the medication my life will be unbearable. So there it is, Im in a catch 22. I have tried going off the meds and every time it hasnt gone well. I am good on Cymbalta... I am just not at all good with these nights sweats. They are truely becoming unbearable. It seems I have tried everything and my doctor cant help me anymore. Can anyone else?............................... ...........I need to be on medication for depression. What I am looking for is either an alternative that will help with the depression and not cause the sweating side effect OR something that will STOP the night sweats.................... .......................... trace more

Voting Question: Night sweats and anti-depressants -Help Me Please?

Resolved Question: Do I have some sort of depression? 10Points!?

Okay, so all of my life, I've hated myself. I hate the way I look, I act, everything. I could say nothing good about myself! I can't get to sleep in the past year or 2, I just end up crying most the night [3-4 hours worth of crying] because of my family , my life, my looks etc. I have even thought of running away or suicide at some points, I know this won't help, but sometimes I just feel extremely down. My appetite will go, and I'll feel tired. My family are somehow I think out to get me, I have a sister, and apparently when I was born, my mum said to my sister, that she wished she didn't have me. So this led me to believe that I was unwanted. I don't really get noticed in my family - I'm kind of 'growing into myself'. I was wondering, is this any type of depression? If so, what can I do about it, do I have to get anti-depressants? Thank you (:I also get down in the dumps' most the time, I usually get depressed for about 1 week - 3 months , or even more! Sorry I haven't really specific... more

Resolved Question: Why are people inconsiderate to the cashier while checking out?

First, I'm a college student paying my way through school. I get no financial aid of any kind and have to work multiple jobs to put my self in school. I'm a little stress out and well quite frustrated and need some answers on people behavior. One of my jobs I work at a local drug store, I like the job, because of the benefit, I get discounts on food, books, pens and other maternal, but I want to quit so bad, because of the customer's there so unbearable. Why when a customer brings a basket loaded with items to me and then plop it on the counter, so not only do I have to unpack your basket and play tetris to pack each item neat and double bags then talk to the customer about mundane things like the weather. I have to speak to every customer that checks out about the weather it drives me nuts! The method of payment is absurd! No matter which type the women shoppers always take longer for reason I don't know I guess they crave the attention or live the moment or something. Then in every group of customers theirs always the one that want to explain how he got an injury and craves some sympathy and will talk to you about the most depressant crap ever as if you care or obligated to give two !!!! while there a line of EPIC proportion building behind this clown. I don't know what is with people and lines, but it could be dead and a few shoppers shopping, but as soon as one shopper is done and decides to checkout and starts to approach the checkout counter every other Fing customers decides to follow as if he's some type of messiah. Not only am I responsible for ringing customer, but for pulling all the merchandise to the front and making them neat and nice. The customers are pigs they ravish all the merchandise knocking things on the floor and not picking the item up, because it's not our job. After folding all the clothing one lady pulls up and start knocking everything down to get one specific size/color. more

Resolved Question: Why is there such a negative perception of responsible adults who try to have some educated input into their..?

...prescribed medications? I ask this as a 32 year old mother of a toddler, who has been dealing with serious back problems for over 13 years now (stemming from my 6 years in the Army). I have been to every type of medical and alternative type of professional out there and so far the pain only increases. Now it's one thing to go from being a fully functioning, high level achiever to someone who is "disabled," but add to that the responsibilities of single motherhood and all I want is to be the best mom I can for my daughter. Over the past 8 years or so I have educated myself tremendously about the various medications and treatments I've been prescribed and those available. Unfortunately my only medical care is through the VA hospital so I am limited in my options. Over the 13 years of this ordeal thus far, doctors have prescribed probably 50-75 different types of medications and combinations thereof to try and treat my pain level. As of August 2007 (when I found out unexpectedly that I was pregnant) I was on 160 mg of Oxycontin plus about 8 Percocet, plus Valium, muscle relaxers, and two different types of depression medications - all just naturally prescribed by my doctors (not at my request, but without my objection). When I found out I was pregnant my pain management doctor actually told me it was OK to stay on all that medication and my baby would "just have to detox" after birth! I said no way in hell and I began to taper down my meds on my own, which I did incorrectly at first until I found another doctor that agreed with me about detoxing myself over the course of the pregnancy. By the time my daughter was born (perfect and healthy) I was down to 20 mg of oxycontin/day, one anti-depressant (although not the best treatment for my issue but best for my daughter while growing inside of me) and a very mild anti-anxiety med once in a while for severe attacks. I stayed at that level for 6 more months while breastfeeding then my doctor wanted to start increasing my pain meds again. I was in tremendous pain and was OK with increasing at that point. About 3 months ago I was up to 80 mg Oxycontin again and finally I decided it was enough and I requested to be tapered off the meds again since they weren't really helping my pain level much anyway. OK, I realize this is long but I feel I need to give a little background, please bear with me. So now with my narcotic pain regimen tapering down again (already to 40 mg/day) I decided to try to take control of the other aspect of my prescription care, which is my depression. The medication I am on now is not working that well for me and I am constantly exhausted, lack motivation and have a lot of trouble concentrating on anything. I asked my mental health professional if it was possible to change my prescription to another med, which is controversial but I have read a lot about it in treatment of depression and it has worked well for a friend of mine with similar situation. Instead of talking about that med or any other suitable similar meds, she INCREASED my dosage of the med I am already on. So a few days ago I asked a question on here about why my doctor may have been so against the med I researched and asked her about and the answers I got were pretty darn dismissive and judgmental. It got me thinking about how I have been treated by everyone in my life when they find out about my prescription regimens. All I want, obviously, is to be the most functional, "whole" person I can be, especially now, for my daughter. What is wrong with that? Why is there so much judgment, criticism and discrimination against people who are merely trying to live more normal lives without horrible pain and suffering? I just don't get it. Can anyone help me understand? Thanks!Honeysuite - Thank you. I am on the "list" for therapy at my local VA. Unfortunately, the VA system is way overburdened with all the soldiers coming back from the Middle East, and with all the ridiculous budget cuts... well, you get the idea. more

Voting Question: Are over the counter sleeping tablets CNS depressants?

I was just wondering because i have been taking a lot of codeine for along time now and don't really sleep any more so i have bought some lloyds own brand sleeping tablets, and wonder if it is safe. I read on a the internet the codeine is a CNS depressant and it could be dangerous to combine it with another drug of this type Also in the summer i take cetirizine hydrochloride tablets for hay fever, are they CNS depressants too. more

Resolved Question: What type of everyday non prescription drugs are classed as CNS Depressants?

by this i mean medicines you would just buy over the counter like hayfever tablets, sleeping tablets ect more

Resolved Question: Birth Control & Anti-depressants?

I'm 17, soon to be 18 in June. Though I've saved my virginity so far, I'd like to get on birth control before I attend college next fall just to be safe. I was raised in a home that doesn't believe in premarital sex, so asking my mom about birth control is out of the question. This leads me to the following questions: 1) Where can I get birth control at 17? 2) Can I do it without a parent's approval? 3) What is the right type for me? I'm on sertraline (Zoloft) Thanks guys! more

Resolved Question: Questions about Just starting Effexor Xr?

I am a 24 year old mother of 2, who was just prescribed Effexor xr for depression/anxiety/mood swings. I am taking 37.5 mg for 1 week, then moving to 75 mg from there. I have been on Effexor xr before, and I really liked It, but I was only 16 at the time. Quite a few years have passed since I've taken any type of anti depressants. I have been on prozac, zoloft, effexor, celexa, paxil, ritalin, and staterra all at least 6 or 7 years ago. I am worried about weight gain from effexor, that and I am not seeing ANY good reviews on this product. So far, I am a little tired, but won't side effects be different the first week? I do believe that the reviewers who say they gained 50 plus pounds on this, it isn't the pill, it is because they are lazy, and overeat, period. Does anyone have reviews of their own? I will mention that I lost weight the first time, and was never a better person than I was then. Thanks in advance. more

Resolved Question: How to handle OCD obsessions without medicine?

I am 18 years old. Ever since I can remember,I have had really bad anxiety and irrational fears. I have been on and off different anti depressants and have been to therapy many times. I am now pregnant with my first baby due in a few months! I'd like to enjoy my pregnancy,but it seems almost impossible for me to do. All I ever really do is sit and worry about things that make no sense to me. My worries are the "What if" type. They often just pop in my head and stick. I try my best to keep them out and try rationalizig and sometimes it helps,but not for long. I am so tired of being so hard on myself and feeling like a bad person. I want to enjoy my pregnancy and my baby that will be here soon. How can i handle this by myself? more

Voting Question: My friend is about to start Self medicating what should I do? (re posted)?

A friend of mine in the UK is suffering from depression (Suicidal?) and the doctor has been hesitant to prescribe anti-depressants and at first he resisted the idea when it was discussed so they were not issues now he has changed his mind and they have refused to issue them. Now he has just told me that he has gone online and brought a bottle of 90 50mg Amitriptyline tablets I am worried about him and not sure what I should do If I go behind his back and go to his doctor if they will even talk to me which it's doubtful then he will be upset and not trust me, if I don't then I'm worried he could do himself some harm I am also worried he is going to drink with these as well. I know he has ordered them from America and the order has been accepted I have considered reporting the company but know it would not go anywhere is it legal to see prescription dugs like that? I would also ask if I can't talk him out of taking them at all how should I suggest he takes them? eg one at night I know I'm not a doctor and would prefer he not take them at all but I doubt he will listen so in that case I would like it to be as safe as possible What side effects should I look for? I would add that (as far as he has told me) he has said that he has brought them to get himself the help that he feels he needs as far as I know he is not planning to use them to kill himself at this time. I am more worried about him taking them without medical guidance he is planning to go in with a 50mg dose I know that this type of medication causes things to get worse before they get better and can enhance suicidal thinking and that is before you start to think about him coming off them, I'm worried his intentions will wind up going wrong, I have considered offering to keep hold of them and give him a few at a time but I'm not in the best situation myself. BTW any span answers will be reported and I would encourage all members to do so to on any spam answer they see make it not worth the time for them to spam the questions I posted this earlier but inadvertantly deleted it more

Voting Question: RE: Celexa and other similar drugs?

My Daughter's PCP prescribed Celexa to control anxiety and the shakes she has due to her cerebral palsy, which become more severe when she gets nervous. I asked him if this was the type of drug that should not be discontinued abruptly. His answer was no. When we checked the Celexa website, it stated that the drug should be discontinued gradually. My oldest Daughter was prescribed an anti-depressant when she was 16. Without my knowledge she stopped taking it and became extremely emotional and suicidal, she was switched to a few others before I told her to stop taking them. The drugs were Welbutrin, Zoloft and one other I can't remember. Are all of these drugs the same and if so why are there so many kinds of them. more

Resolved Question: I feel like dying right now...?

Okay I have no job, no money and no friends. I'm a 27 year old female who is seriously thinking about overdosing on prescription pain meds. Theirs enough here to stop an elephants heart. I have a boyfriend and he works, pays the bills and stuff but I feel like I have no life. I mean I have a social anxiety disorder which makes it very hard for me to get a job and talk to other people. I'm terrified of being turned down for one reason or another. I haven't worked in 2 years because of this fear. I feel so overwhelmed sometimes like I have no control over anything. I haven't eaten in 3 days, I was thinking that I might just starve myself to death. I have been diagnosed as a manic depressant and having a social anxiety disorder. I can't take any antidepressants because I don't have a job or money and my boyfriend can't afford to put me on his medical insurance because child support is being taken out, so not much money left over. I don't know what to do. I'm always bored. I read but the books I read are depressing type of books, I can't help it that's what I like to read. Their are some other things going on in my life right now but they are too private for me to share on here and it's hurting me so much. I'm so scared about these things. I want to be happy and just forget but it's impossible right now. I was thinking that if I was to go into a coma then maybe I would get some kind of attention. Oh, I know that is so selfish of me but I can't help these feelings. Can anyone please help me? Thank you. more

Resolved Question: Why would a doctor prescribe a depressant?

Well my health teacher is asking about this since we're learning about the types of drugs. And well everytime I'm searching I always stumble upon ANTI-depressant. Is there really a possibilit that a doctor could prescribe a depressant? And if not, how can I explain to my teacher? more

Resolved Question: I NEED a dog in my life?

So all my life I lived on a farm with tons of pets... horses, dogs, cats, sheep, birds, fish, and much more! Well my parents got a divorce, and now my mom and I live in a house in town that doesn't allow dogs (it's all we can afford right now, so we can't move). I had to sell all my horses, give away my cats and fish, find good homes for my beloved dogs, etc. It was heartbreaking. And my new house doesn't allow ANY animals - not even fish. It's ridiculous.. it's not even a great house. The floor is falling apart and it's not anything special at all. Over the course of time I have became clinically depressed now, and I am on anti-depressants (that aren't really working that great). I've fallen into a pattern of self-destructive tendencies, can't seem to find the motivation to go to school or hardly even get out of bed these days. My life is just falling apart. Well the other day I went to my petco, and I played with a dog there... and I felt so much better it was ridiculous! I just really feel like I need animals in my life. I went and asked about volunteering at the shelter, but they said they weren't taking anymore volunteers right now (WTF.. who doesn't need more volunteers??). So I guess what I am trying to ask is... do you think there is a way I could convince my landlord to allow pets? I've talked to him about maybe doing some type of "damage deposit", where I put down a deposit for in case the dog tears something up. He said no. He is really stubborn and rude... Maybe if I wrote him a big letter explaining...? I would do almost anything to have a dog in my life right now.... more

Resolved Question: drug, tobacco and alcohol questions?

im doing a review packet on health and i forgot these answers 1.which of the category of drugs is a depressant and relieves pain? 2.how much alcohol is in 1 can of beer, 1 glass of wine and 1 shot of hard liqour? 3. what type of cancer is caused by chewing tobacco 4.what are 4 long term effects of nicotine? more

Resolved Question: Health Questions. PLEASE HELP! pt 2?

21. It is possible to burn approximately this many calories per hour by walking: A. 10-50 B. 100-500 C. 1,000 - 1,200 D. 1,500 - 2,000 22. Which type of skin complexion never burns and is sun insensitive? A. Type 6 B. Type 3 C. Type 1 D. Type 5 23. The sun is most intense from ...... A. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. B. 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. C. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. D. 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. 24. Bread, cereal, rice and pasta provide an abundance of these. A. depressants B. complex carbohydrates C. protein D. vitamins 25. An effect caused by drug cessation or reduction in the amount of a substance used ranging from mild anxiety to seizures and hallucinations. A. intoxication B. hang-over C. dependence D. withdrawal 26. Most alcohol that is consumed is absorbed through the..... A. stomach B. esophagus C. liver D. small intestine 27. Which is NOT a complex carbohydrate? A. a potato B. a bagel C. spaghetti D. cake 28. You should have 6-11 servings from which food groups? A. meats/poultry B. breads/cereals C. milk/dairy D. fats/sweets 29. Which of the following is NOT true of treating burns? A. immerse burn in cool water B. apply cool moist towels to infected area. C. use ointments and powders D. get victim help right away 30. Which of the following about alcohol/alcoholism is NOT true? A. alcohol is a disease B. 12 oz. beer = 5 oz. glass of wine C. alcoholism can be cured D. AA is a support group 31. Which abbreviation is used to denote sunscreen protection found in suntan lotion and oils? A. UVA B. PSF C. UVC D. SPF 32. The first step in perfroming CPR must be: A. call 911 B. ensure a safe scene C. position person on back D. ask person if they are ok 33. Which of the following drugs is a Cannaboid? A. cocaine B. marijuana C. heroin D. codeine 34. "Good Samaritan" laws encourage people to help others in emergency situations by giving them legal protection as long as that "helper" uses common sense and a reasonable level of skill not to exceed the scope of the individual's training. A. true B. false 35. Nicotine is both a stimulant and a depressant. A. true B. false 36. Within one year of quitting smoking, ones heart disease rate is halfway back to that of a non-smoker. A. true B. false 37. The sun is our primary source of which vitamin? A. E B. D C. C D. B 38. Which of the following is NOT a sign of shock? A. clammy hands B. chills C. bleeding D. confusion 39. What do dairy products provide more of than any other food group? A. fat B. protein C. calcium D. carbohydrates 40. If one cup of orange juice has 30 grams of carbohydrate, how many calories of carbohydrate does it have? A. 100 B. 120 C. 160 D. 180I need these answered today :) more

Resolved Question: Stopping instrusive thoughts (Ocd) emergency. (Repost)?

Ok im 17yrs old and i used to play tennis as a VERY serious competitor and it REALLY messed with my head like really bad, i took it way way way to seriously and now iam burdened with OCD from it. So ive never told any of my family because its a really embarassing type of OCD, or seen any therapist and ive just been getting advise from articles online. Anyways, i just cant seem so get a god damn firm grip on my thoughts and these compulsive thoughts are annoying.Sometimes my mind tells me absurd things or gives me absurd images. I taught myself not to comment on them or react to them because that creates anxiety but i cant freakn stop them, and sometimes i have a tough time focusing because they blind my vision with absurd visuals in my mind.My ocd happens the most when im talking , I get all self concious when im talking to someone because of the visuals my mind presents me, and i get the urge to stop talking. It sucks because i really want to feel comfortable conversing with others and have a normal social life. PLEASE i need some useful advice i want these out of my head...i didnt ask for this... i hate it. I dont want any anti depressant crap for this so idk is there an alternative if i do have to get a perscription? any healpful advice truley apprectiated. thanks more