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The Anti-Depressant Checklist - Metapsychology

Introduction and Types of Depression ... and Students Beware Surgery, Depression, and Anxiety Symptoms of Depressive Disorders The Best Anti Depressant is ...

The Heart of The Matter - Metapsychology

the types of psychotherapy provided by hospitals for cardiac patients include: 1. Anti depressant medication, 2. Group psychotherapy with peers who suffer the same illness. In too many cases, once patients return home,

Medicine Users and Medicine Millionaires: Wanna Make a Lot of Money? - Salem-News.Com

an anti-depressant, heads the list with Hydrocodone the number one pain killer. Morphine is number 20. Several (3) of the Oxycodone type are in the top 20. That’s a lot of Oxycodone. Pharmaceutical ...

New Form Of Ketamine Treats Depression "Like Magic" - Medical News Today

other studies have shown that over two thirds of patients who don't respond to all other types of anti-depressants improved hours after receiving ketamine, said Duman. The problem with using ketamine more widely to ...

Research Studies Examine Prevalence of Drug-Impaired Driving, its Relation to Vehicle Crashes ... - Market Wire

The most common drugs found in the blood of fatally injured drivers are depressants, stimulants and cannabis. The results also reveal that fatal crashes involving drugs differ substantially from those involving ...

Watch Tower: Medicinal importance of exposure to sun rays - Central Chronicle

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Having that foreclosure on your financial history could ultimately become the deciding factor in what type of employment you will eventually ... Is it any wonder the sales of anti-depressants are skyrocketing and the ...

Male Menopause is Real and Can Be Treated - Associated Content

Enough research has not been completed to prove whether this type of treatment is good for middle aged to older ... Other treatments include the use of anti-depressants, exercising more, limiting your alcohol intake,

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Open Question: Is there any type of pill you can take to stop being angry ?

like anti-depressants.. are they anti- angries... ? that sounds really stupid. but it seems like my anger is getting in the way of my life. and it's not anger management type of anger. it's like every body's pissing me off anger. Thanks. more

Open Question: What sort of therapy do I need?

I have been on anti depressants (Citalopram and Fluoextine) for a couple of months and l think it has made me worse. Some moments I feel on top of the world, confident and nothing small brings me down. But when I'm not feeling like that, I feel absolutely awful and it takes one small thing to bring me down, which makes me think about suicide or moving away, even from my girlfriend who I adore, to live alone far away. In my head I know how pathetic I'm being and it feels like a switch just needs to be flicked for me to be happy but I just can't do it. I am very distant with everyone, including my girlfriend about how I feel. I prefer to keep my feelings to myself - I don't want people to worry about me, or think I'm over reacting. Plus with some of the small things that make me down I get scared people will see me as pathetic. But this has the effect of people thinking I'm just moody on my bad days, because I prefer to be alone and choose to isolate myself so they get moody with me which makes me feel worse. I worry too much about other peoples feelings too. When my girlfriend has something happening, such as a driving test or something else she's worried about, I seem to share her fear and work myself up about it until I become really down. When I was given my depression medication, my GP asked me if I think that any therapy would help. I foolishly said no at the time, but I'm starting to think that that's the only thing that can help me. But I've been researching and I'm unsure of what type of therapy can help me (I.e. CBT, looking at my past), and if it even can. Can anyone offer any advice at all to me in this situation? Even just general advice on how to deal with the down days - I'd greatly appreciate it. Thanks. more

Voting Question: What can I do about my mental health?

I am a 25 year old guy. I have had a long run in with mental health issues since my early teens, which are still going on. Started anti-depressants when I was around 15. I went off of the medications when I was 18 or so. Anyway when last year things got bad for me again, I have never not had issues, but things really started becoming worse in my head. Stress and work just built up along with a good bit of other things in my life. I had been back on medications under the care of a psychiatrist for a good while from November 09 on. But eventually everything came crashing down for me, and I took a major overdose in March of 2010, which I somehow survived after a long stay in a medical hospital after I was found and revived. Well I went into some good mental care after that, intensive outpatient care, good doctors, new medicines that work on the brain differently then what I was on, lot of lifestyle changes, things were good and I was enjoying life more then ever before. I then however got laid off of work, from a really good job I had for 4 years, and am currently on unemployment which there is only a short time left of. My medical insurance ran out in April or May, and with unemployment there is simply no way to afford it on my own, and the medicines were already expensive, now they cost a fortune without them. So I haven't been on any type of medicine at all since very early June. I have fallen back into the mind state of depression and severe lack of joy in life, I haven't seen a doctor since May, everything is way to expensive. I have created a ton of debt due to living off of credit cards to pay for medicine and basic expenses, not counting the insane debt left over that insurance didn't cover from my hospital stay in March/April. I need to get back on what I was on last, and get my life back on track. What I need to know is what can I do about it? What does one do when they cannot afford health care for themselves, and the medicines cost hundreds of dollars a month even if you could see a free /cheap doctor. I have sold almost all of my material items to cover cost of life, only thing left is a small old tv with rabbit ears, and this old PC and internet connection. I have major depressive disorder, and a pretty high case of general anxiety disorder, along with some sleep disorders, and well those are the major things. I owe all my old doctors money, money I am not good for anytime soon, where do I go from here? more

Voting Question: what type of medication works best for anxiety?

anti-anxiety med? or anti-depressants? I was wondering because i read that anti-anxiety med might make you drowsy and it reduces brain function, but im going to be going back to school soon, so i dont think i want to feel sleepy during class. But i also saw that anti-depressants have mostly the same side effects. Does anybody take them? Which one would be the better option? Thank you more

Resolved Question: Has anyone used hormone therapy for depression?

Have tried many different types of anti-depressants and pill cocktails however none of them work, they just keep me on a roller coaster ride and am tired of all the side effects. Wondering if anyone has tried hormone replacement and if yes how did it go or how is it going? Talking it over with my doctor but wanted some input from someone who has gone this route. I'm male, male or female input regarding hormone therapy appreciated.I can Google sites, especially ones that are only trying to sell something. Looking for personal experience if anyone has any. more

Resolved Question: Chest pain from reflux,heart or indigestion?

Over the past few months i have had a dull ache pain in my chest, just right of my breastbone. It makes me think heart attack straight away but in the past week i have had an ECG which said my heart was normal, although i have SVT'S. Would this pain be heart related from the SVT's or would it be a reflux or indigestion type thing. I do have reflux and take nexium.. i also have depression and take an anti depressant. My doctor assured me my StV's wouldn't kill me in the near future but why the pain? Would a heart attack show up on an ECG after the fact or haven't they 'caught' it yet?? Very nervous, i am hoping someone has had this before. I am so scared and hope my doctor didn't miss anything more

Resolved Question: Why am I empty all the time?

I've been living with this so-called "depression" for a decade now but i really dont believe its depression, ive been on anti-depressants for years, they didnt help its caused by someone thats missing in my life, this i know for a fact but... its more like having someone to talk to, a shoulder to cry on if u will, yet counseling never worked for me since the session had no real meaning in me if anyone says to find a girlfriend, they can fuck off To me, the word "girlfriend" is short-term, in which they can leave and then im worse of that when i started i want security, emotional security problem is im a heavy introvert, almost borderline anti-social, the fact that im typing this even surprises me (and please dont suggest a dating site, to me, they are too shallow and what im saying goes deeper, deeper than what any psychologist will understand(even my current psychologist cant understand what i mean and hes ready to retire)) it also doesnt help that i have no self-confidence, i show no true emotion but when i do (like crying to release the pressure), i feel no different as if i could cry forever have i thought of suicide; yes, but ive always had something that gave me hope and to this day, i still dont know what that thing is whatever i do to try and force myself to actually try to meet new people, i cower away and watch from a distant corner can u imagine a person being like this for over 10 years? how can i break myself of this burden without giving myself self-inflicted agoraphobia? i feel like i ll have better luck explaining this here than with my family, hoping someone like me has found a sort of 'solution'look, ive had a shrink since i was 7, im 20 now have i told him to think as if i was anti-social, yes did it help, no more

Resolved Question: Urgent help re; anorexia needed. Please help!?

Really need urgent advice. My girlfriend has anorexia. I'm not sure what type it is, but she's had it for years. She starves herself whilst we try to get her to eat. She always complains that she can't lose the weight when she's gorgeous, she's a size 6/8. A year back she found a way, unbeknown to us, of how to reduce the weight; she began taking drugs and became addicted. She's now off these, having counselling each week, and sees her dr for blood tests each week. She's on anti depressants but has now got to the stage of giving up. She's been to stay away for the past week to get away from counselling and drs, she just wanted a break. Today though she's told me that she just wants to end it. By end it I mean kill herself as she can't take worrying about her weight anymore, and she doesn't believe that she can ever stop. Her state of mind is real, and she's not seeking attention. Help please, I'm so worried. I have no idea what to do, I love her!If I got her sectioned it would just make it worse. Please I need constructive advice. Soon...That is much better, but it's quite hard to do as she's away at the moment i.e. I'm not with her. I'm just worried, thanks for your advice and support guys.I've tried telling her that, she just tells me that I'm wrong!Thank you for your advice and support. It was so helpful as I just didn't know what to do. I couldn't do anything that night with her being away, but the following day when she returned we discussed about her health, and later on she attempted to OD. However I phoned an ambulance immediately to get her sectioned and she is now receiving treatment and is ok. She's getting good support and now understands how much everyone cares for her. We have had a good chat today and I hope this is going to put her on the right track. It's really difficult to deal with something that somebody else is going through when you can't understand it, but after our discussion today I think I have a better insight. Thank you again for the advice and helping a complete stranger, you have been great and I to some extent owe you her life. x x x more

Resolved Question: Anti Depressants & Anxiety Medication: Safe For Strenuous Exercise?

I was Just put on a combination of both of these types of medications, would these typically have affect on the cardiac system?I WAS JUST GIVEN THESE PRESCRIPTIONS. DO THEY HAVE ANY SIGNIFICANT AFFECT ON THE CARDIAC SYSTEM, IF I'M INVOLVED WITH SOME STRENUOUS EXERCISE. first girl who answered a clinical retard, any smart answers please? .. Greatly appreciated more

Resolved Question: Are my anti-depressants causing my rapid weight gain?

I've been on various types of anti-depressants and anti-anxiety medications for many years and I'm finally on sertraline 150mg a day and seroquel (quietiapine) 50mg a day, and have been since April. they're not really working all that well but I am definitely feeling better on these than any other medications. However I have put on a lot of weight in the last few months and I'm wondering if these pills could be causing it? I'm not eating any more than normal and I'm doing my best to exercise more but I seem to be gaining weight more and more (and yes I know muscle weighs more than fat but I have also gone up two dress sizes since Christmas) Has anyone else experienced this and what was your solution? I can't stop taking the medications as I become suicidal and extremely anxious. Please help, as my weight gain is causing me serious concern and is making me more depressed than ever. Thanks, N x more

Resolved Question: Am i over reacting just want some advice (:?

I am 19 years old, I have recently had a molar pregnancy this is basically a type of miscarage and i have to have blood tests once a week to check that my hormone levels are going down as this could cause a type of cansa in the womb... so it doesnt help that I cant forget it at all as i am reminded once a week tho it plays on my mind quite alot.. following this i have also been diagnosed with depression and am on anti depressants. My best friend and her boyfriend have just split up and got back together she lies to him all the time cheats on him and now she will not stop going on about how they want a baby that they are going to move in together and she does not stop telling me she will tell me every hour of the day is she rubbing it in? i just dont know i dont listen to her beasue i feel that its quite rude after everything I have been threw do you think i am over reacting just need some advice from ppl who have been in the same boat or understand xx more

Resolved Question: Why would I be prescribed 4 different types of medication that all seems to do the same thing?

Following an extended period of severe personal stress and anxiety, which I coped very well with for over a year, I finally caved in and cried for 3 days solid. So, I spent two nights in hospital and the psychiatrist prescribed the following: Trazodone - 2 x 100mg capsules at night Rivotril - half a 0.5mg tablet in the morning, and 2 at night Zoloft - 50mg in the morning Seroquel - 2 x 25mg tablets at night I can understand the Zoloft - this looks like a stock-standard anti-depressant, but the rest all looks like they are doing the same job - i.e. treating bipolar disorder and schizophrenia and some real psychotic disorders. And I have never even been vaguely diagnosed with any of these. What could be the explanation for such a cocktail of medication? more

Resolved Question: Can somebody please help me pleaseee?

i have a billion things to do homework wise and i was wondering if anyone could help with the folowing problems. thanks soooo much Question 1 (Multiple Choice Worth 4 points) Alcohol is a: stimulant depressant hallucinogenic -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Question 2 (Multiple Choice Worth 4 points) What does the acronym BAC mean? Breath Analysis Control Blood Alcohol Control Blood Analysis Concentration Blood Alcohol Content -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Question 3 (Multiple Choice Worth 4 points) Out of the following beers, the highest alcohol content belongs to: Ales Pilsners Malt Liquor Lagers -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Question 4 (Multiple Choice Worth 4 points) Which amount of alcohol is safe for a pregnant woman to drink? a small amount as long as the mother does not binge drink No amount of alcohol is safe. an occasional glass of wine It is safe after the third month of pregnancy. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Question 5 (Multiple Choice Worth 4 points) Moderate to Excessive Binge Drinking can cause: health benefits for the heart, including reducing chance of heart attack Cardiac Arrhythmia (abnormal rhythms) and sudden cardiac death reduction in blood pressure and/or chance of stroke -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Question 6 (Multiple Choice Worth 4 points) Mandatory license plate revocation is ineffective against drunk driving. true false -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Question 7 (Multiple Choice Worth 4 points) The following does NOT have the same alcohol content as a 12 oz. beer: Depends on the type of beer 5 oz. glass of wine 1.5 oz. of 80 proof distilled spirits (shot) none of the above -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Question 8 (Multiple Choice Worth 4 points) Which is not a symptom of alcohol withdrawal? Irritable Nausea Sudden Happiness -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Question 9 (Multiple Choice Worth 4 points) What is the definition of a standard drink for beer? 8 oz. It does not matter 12 oz. 24 oz. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Question 10 (Multiple Choice Worth 4 points) FAS is: a condition a woman develops when she drinks alcohol while pregnant a set of physical and mental birth defects that result when a mother drinks alcohol during her pregnancy an unavoidable disorder linked to genetics none of the above -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Question 11 (Multiple Choice Worth 4 points) It is considered a DUI if the driver’s Blood Alcohol Content level is at or above .08. true false -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Question 12 (Multiple Choice Worth 4 points) Females are more likely than males to report past month alcohol use. true false -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Question 13 (Multiple Choice Worth 4 points) The varieties of beer and malt liquor wine coolers have the same alcohol content. true false -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Question 14 (Multiple Choice Worth 4 points) Alcohol in the stomach… All answers are correct. interferes with digestion of essential vitamins and minerals. can lead to gastritis and ulcers from long term use. is partially absorbed from the stomach. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Question 15 (Multiple Choice Worth 4 points) The best way to avoid a dangerous situation involving drunk driving is to: Avoid alcohol and drugs altogether because you don’t need them anyway. Do what your friends tell you to do. Drink just a little or limit your drug intake. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Question 16 (Multiple Choice Worth 4 points) What passes the ingested alcohol from the mother to the baby? amniotic fluid uterus ovaries placenta -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Question 17 (Multiple Choice Worth 4 points) Which of the more

Resolved Question: What is the "Perfect Drug"?

Alright, I've seen far too many "goody goody" questions and answers like this on here. Assuming I'm NOT drug and alcohol free, what drug would be the best? (Excluding alcohols with non-hallucinogenic properties). I'll make it simpler by expanding and giving categories. When I say best, I mean best experience of listed type, with minimal "Come Down" or "Hangover" effects and least physical dependancy. So, what drug is the best: Hallucinogen Euphoria Inducer Stimulant Depressant Mood Elevator Synesthesia Inducer (Smelling colors and tasting sounds, things like that.) Etc. Just elaborate on any you know. ;] (And add more if you think you have a better experience that can be offered.) more

Resolved Question: Stereo types…what do you think?

pick the stereotype that fits you the most. I listen to EMO music, so I MUST cut my wrists. I'm BLACK, so I MUST carry a gun. I'm HISPANIC, so I MUST be dirty. I'm ASIAN, so I MUST be smart. I'm NOT LIKE EVERYONE ELSE, so I MUST be a loser. I'm JEWISH, so I MUST be greedy. I'm GAY, so I MUST have AIDS. I'm a LESBIAN, so I MUST have a sex-tape. I'm ARAB, so I MUST be a terrorist. I SPEAK MY MIND, so I MUST be a *****. I'm OVERWEIGHT, so I MUST have a problem with self control. I'm RELIGIOUS, so I MUST shove my beliefs down your throat. I'm an ATHEIST, so I MUST hate the world. I DON'T HAVE A RELIGION, so I MUST not have morals. I'm REPUBLICAN, so I MUST not care about poor people. I'm DEMOCRAT, so I MUST not believe in being responsible. I'm JAMAICAN so I MUST smoke weed. I am a BRUNETTE so I MUST be a real *****. I'm SOUTHERN, so I MUST be white trash. I TAKE ANTI-DEPRESSANTS, so I MUST be crazy. I'm a GUY, so I MUST only want to get into your pants. I'm IRISH, so I MUST have a bad drinking problem. I'm INDIAN, so I MUST own a convenient store. I'm NATIVE AMERICAN, so I MUST dance around a fire screaming like a savage. I'm PREPPY, so I MUST shun those who don't wear Abercrombie & Hollister. I'm a CHEERLEADER, so I MUST be a stupid whore. I'm ON A DANCE TEAM, so I MUST be stuck up and a whore. I WEAR SKIRTS A LOT, so I MUST be a slut. I'm a PUNK, so I MUST do drugs. I'm YOUNG, so I MUST be naive. I'm RICH, so I MUST be a conceited snob. I WEAR BLACK, so I MUST be a goth. I'm BLONDE, so I MUST be a stupid ditz. I'm WHITE GIRL, so I MUST be a nagging, steal-your-money kind of girlfriend. I'm CUBAN, so I MUST spend my spare time rolling cigars. I'm MEXICAN, so I MUST have hopped the border. I'm NOT A VIRGIN, so I MUST be easy. I FELL IN LOVE WITH A MARRIED MAN, so I MUST be a home-wrecking whore. I'm a TEENAGE MOM, so I MUST be an irresponsible slut. I'm POLISH, so I MUST wear my socks with my sandals. I'm ITALIAN, so I MUST have BIG *** DICK I GOT A CAR FOR MY BIRTHDAY, so I MUST be a spoiled brat. I'm PRETTY, so I MUST not be a virgin. I HAVE STRAIGHT A'S, so I MUST have no social life. I DYE MY HAIR CRAZY COLORS, so I MUST be looking for attention. I DRESS IN UNUSUAL WAYS, so I MUST be looking for attention. I'm INTO THEATRE & ART, so I MUST be a homosexual. I'm a VEGETARIAN, so I MUST be a crazy political activist. I HAVE A BUNCH OF GUY FRIENDS, so I MUST be ******* them all. I HAVE A BUNCH OF GIRLS WHO ARE FRIENDS, so I MUST be gay. I HAVE BIG BOOBS, so I MUST be a hoe. I'm COLOMBIAN, so I MUST be a drug dealer. I WEAR WHAT I WANT, so I MUST be a poser. I'm RUSSIAN, so I MUST be cool and thats how Russians roll. I'm GERMAN, so I MUST be a Nazi. I'm BRAZILIAN, so I MUST have a BIG BUTT. I'm PUERTO RICAN, so I MUST look good and be conceited. I'm SALVADORIAN, so I MUST be in MS 13. I'm POLISH, so I MUST be stupid. I'm HAWAIIAN, so I MUST be lazy. Im a STONER, so I MUST be going in the wrong direction. Im a VIRGIN, so I MUST be prude. I'm a FEMALE GAMER, so I MUST be ugly or crazy. I'm BLACK, so I MUST love fried chicken. I'm BI, so I MUST think every girl I see is hot. I'm ASIAN so I MUST have a small penis. I'm a BRO, so all i want is to get in girls pants, get high, get drunk, and party I like to kiss girls, so i MUST be bisexual. I shop at Hot Topic, so i MUST think i'm gothic. I have my hair shading one of my eyes, so i MUST be a scene kid. more

Voting Question: Should I take anti-depressants and/or anti-anxiety pills?

I'm 19 years old, for as long as i can remember I've been unhappy and extremely anxious. Anxiety runs in my family apparently, my father used to have 'anxiety attacks' all the time before he passed away. I always assumed it would go away eventually but it hasn't. I can't sleep because when i go to bed I start having thoughts like "oh no!!! i have to go do (something i don't like) tomorrow" and even if there's nothing coming up the next day I'll lay there thinking of possible future situations like "oh no!!! i have to do an oral presentation in a few months". I am constantly thinking and worrying and I can never just enjoy the moment, as a result it's hard to make friends and so I'm quite lonely and depressed. I have tried hypnosis/ relaxation tapes, breathing exercises etc. but nothing helps. Should I get some sort of pills, if so what type (depression or anxiety or both)? And do i just go to the doctor and ask for a prescription? more

Voting Question: Can i get an anti-psychotic?

Is this a reason to be put on an anti-psychotic? I hate everyone. All strangers. Deeply hate them. Every little thing that happens i want to go and follow them home and torture for (I dont hear a reply when paying for gas). Every little thing from childhood i done wrong, everything i say, causes me unbelievable panic. If i didnt have inhibitions i would be breaking walls and tvs for emberessing type things or thing i feel i did wrong. I've got severe severe anxiety. Never calm always angry or at self. I get those reminders/panic of things done wrong in the past 20 times a day. (dont tell me to talk to a counceller, and i plan to see a phciatrist so no get help. just curious if i can be put on them. and i know about councelling blah blah. Just i hear there for bipolar patients but i think it could benifit me. Dont recomend anti-depressants either, on them. thanks)Its not i want to, its i want help for myself. Living life like that isnt right. more

Voting Question: Do you know what this is called?

I'm trying to figure out if what I've been suffering from is actually shizophrenia/psychosis, or if I'm just having symptoms of these and there's a DEEPER problem causing these shizo/psycho-type symptoms (that probably sounds wrong but bear w/ me). Background: Two years ago, I began college and smoked marijuana daily. Everything was fine until I decided to try ecstasy. I did marijuana/ecstasy twice, the first time in a social situation I was very uncomfortable in (I had social anxiety to begin with) & the second time by myself, during which I had an 8-hour long panic attack because I became paranoid that the person who kept knocking on my door (who was probably a friend of my brother) was a chainsaw murderer. After these experiences, I felt COMPLETELY different, almost opposite of how I should be. Long story short, I've been having symptoms of a minor-schizophrenic & mildly-psychotic person for the entire past year. I began seeing a psychiatrist, who put me on various anti-depressants & anti-psychotics, but none of these were effective. I was seeing a therapist, & I'm now seeing a new therapist, but I still don't feel that any actual progress is being made. My theory is that since I was smoking marijuana (a psychoactive drug) when I did ecstasy, I was already in a drug-induced psychotic state to begin with. When I did ecstasy, it made this psychotic state "permanent" (ingrained into my subconscious mind). Basically, I feel like my core, if you envision it as a circle in the center of the mind, has been stretched/widened - the radius of my core has become much larger. Thus, I'm experiencing schizo/psychotic symptoms. I came up w/ this idea of the core because I realized I almost always have my mind tensed, and when I un-tense it, my eyes un-focus, but I actually feel more like myself then, as if my core is retracting in size (becoming smaller) and the weed/ecstasy simply made me identify as the larger-sized core by gripping farther out (hope this makes sense to you). I know it sounds silly asking "Do you know what this is called?" because you're probably thinking, "You already answered your own question - it's psychosis." I'm just wondering if psychosis IS when one's core has been enlarged, or if there's another name for this issue? Also, how do I get my core shrunk back to its natural size?I know that SPECIFIC drug experience caused this because I've felt the same since, and I felt fine right before it happened. A better way to describe it is I identified as my soul before, now I identify as my mind & my soul is "imprisoned" inside. more

Voting Question: woken up at night with a shock type feeling to my chest area with racing heart beat?

i suffer from depression and severe anxiety the gp gave me anti depressants but i try to deal with it on my own with cbt therapy. recently i have been woken up in the night with like a shock type feeling to my heart like something has frightened me and racing heart and then pain round the chest area. i have already been to see a cardiologist who ran test and said everything was fine scan of my heart and stress test. it happens when i'm really stressed out and i just wanted to here from others out there who have had the same exsperience. i'm happy with the result the cardiologist has given me, just little scared of this feeling more

Resolved Question: is there any kind of herbal mood enhancer/anti-depressant type thing?

meaning non prescription, no proper drugs, nothing really strong something common that you can buy in any health shop like holland and barrett or somewhere and does actually work thanks more

Resolved Question: Could My Friend Borderline Personality Disorder? (sorry its long)?

My Close Friend (who is 16) has severe depression, and is on anti-depressants, but I've noticed that there really not making any difference... I've known her since we were little, and she's always been a bit. 'odd' i guess you could say. She's had problems with her temper since prep. Since she was around 13 she became obsessed with relationships and 'love', for ages she was really quite depressed and her self esteem was worse than just low. then she started getting attention from boys, and her mood kind of swung into a really happy mood, she had really high self esteem, and seemed to be a lot more sure of herself. I've noticed her moods are either 'happy' or 'sad' and they're determined by if she thinks a boy is giving her attention or not, when she feels alone she becomes suicidal almost. i've also noticed that she tends to 'play up' things that are happening to her to boys in order to get their attention and manipulate them into showing romantic type gestures towards her. she's really emotionally unstable, i know she's had anorexia, and self harms.. It also seems like she always has a boy who she's attached too, and one to fall back on incase it falls through with the first person. I'm getting really worried about her, can someone advise me on what i should do? more

Voting Question: Anti-depressant overdose?

Hello~ My friend took around 2 weeks worth(14 pills to be exact) of anti-depressants he was on in a suicide attempt. Uhm.. I couldn't do much because he told me over the internet. But he said he was going to the hospital(after about.. maybe 30 minutes of waiting around after taking the pills). He's around 6 feet tall and average body type if that matters. I'm really worried and scared for him. Is he going to die or something? This happened more then 10 hours ago too and I haven't heard from him since. more

Voting Question: Overdosing on anti-depressants?

Hello~ Well my depressed friend was curious to know what happens when you take 14(2 weeks worth) of anti-depressants. We were talking online so I couldn't really prevent this. His typing got kind of sketchy and he said he was going to the hospital. He's about around 6 feet tall and average body type if that matters at all. He decided to go to the hospital after waiting about.. 20 minutes maybe? So.. is he going to die or something? I'm really worried. more

Resolved Question: Which type of medication is used to treat psychotic depression?

I have psychotic depression. I have lost touch with reality. Which medication is used to treat my psychotic depression? Anti-depressants or Anti-psychotics? Thanks in advance. more

Resolved Question: Could my anti-psychotics be causing me to feel this way?

I have been taking anti-psychotics for about 4 months now with anti-depressants. I feel emotionless and like I can't feel anything. I can't even feel for the ones I love anymore. Is this normal or am I just turning into a sociopath or something. Like the other day I told my mom about it and she told me that that is normal on these types of medicine. I was just wondering if anyone else has experienced something similar to this. I literally can't feel anything at all, its like I'm completely void of emotions and my thoughts aren't even clear anymore. Any help is appreciated. more

Resolved Question: what type of action do cigarettes have in the body?

a. stimulant and depressant b. depressant and hallucinogenic c. narcotic d. stimulant and hallucinogenic more

Resolved Question: Heart palpitations for 3 years?

For those of you who have been experiencing these for years, how long did they last for you and have they ever stopped? This is the question that I posted 3 years ago when I had them: http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=ApERNjrH6HEgkP8o_w3.fPDty6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20071029211924AAzlZZE Anyway, I only get them when I'm trying to rest now. But, my parents and I tried everything. My pediatrician placed me on anti depressants (for a couple days) to ease down the anxiety she thought I was experiencing; I've laid off caffine for 6+ months; I have taken supplements such as Magnesium for 2 weeks since I heard they usually get rid of palpitations; and my cardiologist placed me on a heart monitor when I was 15.. All of this failed though. I just don't know what the cause of them could be anymore. No, I'm not under anxiety/depressed; have high blood pressure; take any types of drugs; or do little exercise..so please don't suggest that. Plus, the doctors were no help when I went to them 3 years ago about this problem. They're just really aggravating because its hard for me to even attempt to sleep with that twitchy feeling+ irregular heart beat that I feel every night. I just want to know is there anyone out who has suffered or is still suffering from this for years? And did they eventually disappear?Is there anything else I can do to get rid of them for good?I know they're not deadly, but should I be concerned? more

Resolved Question: Why won't my husband have sex with me? Advice from men too would also be great help!?

I can't believe I am posting this question, but maybe some feedback from people I don't know will help. Besides this really is kind of embarrassing and I hate to ask anyone I actually know. Here's the bottom line. It's going on four months at this point, but at any given time my husband and I average sex 4 times a year (6 if I am really lucky). We have been married for 7 years and known each other for 13. We have tried both Viagra and Levitra - he hates the side effects. Knowing that he had been depressed with different things his doc put him on Wellbutrin. Not only is this an anti-depressant, but it is one that helps to increase sex drive. I see the effects on his depression (which was mild), but not in libido. Yes, I have a much higher sex drive than he does, although to be accurate before me going two weeks without sex was forever to him. We had so many arguments over this because I have wants and needs and I feel that sometimes he should just have sex for the sake of making me happy. God knows, I am not a perfect wife, but I will do things that are more time consuming and less fun just because I know it will make him happy. I also stopped arguing about it, as I do realize this puts added pressure and makes sex even more undesirable. I have not brought it up in about 9 months. Although I am not a supermodel, I am not ugly either. Middle of the road normal woman I think. In fact, I did just lose a bunch of weight, making me more attractive than before - though these problems were before and after weight loss. I have asked for counseling numerous times - he refuses, he won't budge on this one, so the point is moot. I have tried coming onto him, this leads to rejection. And always with the stupid excuse that I pick the worst times to want to have sex. He's tired, in pain, etc although even with all that he can still manage to do other things. I have tried sexy nighties, sex toys, porn, telling him I was going upstairs to masturbate thinking this might spur some type of action out of him. I cannot talk to him about this anymore as I feel like garbage. I just want him to want me sexually and it seems the thought never crosses his mind. Which is total BS, because really, I know all men are different, but never wanting it? Not believable! I have even stopped talking directly about our sex life for fear it will be perceived as an attack on him, making things worse. I have tried dropping very subtle hints - not even about us, just sex in general or so, thinking this might get the ball rolling. Even tonight, we were able to have both of our kids gone (our anniversary was the other day) so we went out to dinner to celebrate - his idea. Now we have a house with no kids and I am in bed typing this and he is watching TV downstairs. Before I even came up here I made sure to get into the shower and walk all the way through the house to the bedroom in just a towel (see subtle hint). Yes, I know taking care of oneself is all well and good. I have done it numerous times. However even this has become great stress because I want to be touched, kissed, made love to (or even downright hardcore porn things if that's his mood then - doesn't always have to be lovey and romantic, just sex). Masturbation is almost impossible because although the ultimate desired effect is fulfilled I just end up sobbing afterward that I am resorted to that. If sex was once a week but me needing it more, than masturbating would be fine. But when it is 3 - 6 times a year always having to do for oneself becomes so much more lonely. Especially when I will drop the hint that I am going to "rub one off" I am so horny and he can't pull himself away from the TV to "come help me with that". And no he is not gay. Can't be as positive about cheating, but I doubt it. Although I have had suspensions, I am a woman and I also know that sometimes we can blow things way out of proportion. I cannot come on to him and I cannot initiate sex as the rejection has been so frequent and/or blunt that my psyche just can't take any more. Sorry this is so long, and that suggestions can be limited because I have tried everything I can think of. But I cannot put myself out there for any more rejection, I can't take it. And yes, all his parts work. It isn't a medical problem. And I feel I have been patient long enough. I cry myself to sleep (crying now as a matter of fact). I just want to be touched, to be desired, to be wanted. Is that to much to ask, am I being selfish? I don't expect everyday (although I would be up for it), but I previously talked to him about maybe once a week. I don't think that is unreasonable. Also, yes the 3-hopefully 6 times a year he wants it, I give in (although part of me wants to reject him for his constant rejection of me, part of me doesn't like the fact my needs are ignored but when something comes up I aSo far replies are been great. @theafrican - I thought about leaving many times, it is hard to do, we have a 9 & 11 year old. We already moved them from the city to country life. Changing again seems so selfish of me. Maybe it isn't, but I can't help feeling I should stay, at least until the kids get older. @dorkvader - I saw a counselor myself & she was wonderful! she also said that sex is a VERY important part of marriage (most psychologists agree) & I am not being unreasonable in need/wanting it. She helped so I could vent to someone but all in all did nothing for the marriage. You're probably right, I should start seeing someone else, maybe w/o him knowing so he doesn't think advice came from someone else & may be more receptive. @watermelon - tried some of that, brought another woman into the picture, although I couldn't do it after a bit & i think marriage should be 2, not 3 (but to each his own) even tried asking for open marriage -he wouldn't have it, so at a loss now more

Resolved Question: I need someone to explain to me all the different types of anti-depressants/anxiety/antiphsychotic medications?

Ive been taking meds for awhile and I have tried to do my research, but I have no idea what the hell any of them mean. Ill be prescribed something and am told this will "help" you...only to have to have another medication added to the list. I need explanations in lamens terms....anyone who can give a good explanation?Yeah I understand my question was pretty broad...but I did notice that when looking at a few lists on the internet theres only like 10 groups of major "mental health" medications and then there are sub-categories. Some phsychiatric appointments are only 50 minutes so its hard to ask medication questions when your having a billion things going on in the appointment. I do realize I should be asking these things to the doctor and especially if I decide to put them in my body...it is my responsibility....In that part I am at fault for making my question so broad, but at the same time it is pretty to the point...even a quick list is always a good answer and I can than try to find something on the internet to maybe help me find what Im looking for...sometimes the right words can easily be suggested so that I can get a more clear idea of what I should put in the search engine..anything helps. Id rather get some educated answer than my question is to broad...Even if someone is taking a one or multiple medications for mental health than they may have something to contribute..I used generci celexa (citalopram) for awhile...until my doctor put me on more serious medications.....He felt I didnt need them.....I should of just asked for a higher does....My major issue is anxiety and noone is prescribing me anti anxiety...funny that you should say that. :)oops...I meant generic celexa and I meant dose...not does...for people who will mention my spelling... more

Resolved Question: Shoulder/Chest pain, anxiety/medication related?

Hey I was wondering about the likely hood of my pain in my chest and shoulder being due to medication i'm taking or stress or both. (Just a warning this is going to be long). Just to clear this up I've been suffering from sever panic attacks for around the last 10 months, I'm also on an anti-depressant for them "AVANZA Sol Tab 30mg". I've been on the medication for nearly 3months (1 month on 15mg and 2 months on 30mg). I'm only 17, female, 165cm, and around 50kg. I know the medication i'm on can have muscle aches and pains as symptoms especially on higher doses (I'm currently on the average adult dose of 30mg even though i'm still only 17 and I think the highest dose in a single tablet is 45mg but you can probably take more than 1 tablet for higher doses). Within the last week I've been getting chest pain above my upper left breast. It then started to work it's way around my shoulder(left) and under my arm (left). Last night I got a pretty nasty bout of it where the muscles in my shoulder felt really tight and uncomfortable, and of course knowing me I freaked out over it thinking I was having a nasty reaction to the meds or having a heart attack or something and probably just made it all the worse. I ended up using a cream called "Deep Heat" (which my dad suggested) which is for muscle aches and pains and it went away, and I am obviously still alive and kicking. You would think that if I was going to have a nasty reaction to the meds I would have had it already since it's been 3 months. I don't take any other medication other than a panadol here and there, but I didn't have one last night and I don't drink any alcohol (obviously). I know that I was sweating and having trouble breathing last night, but as far as I'm concerned that was the panic attack working not tthe meds, and I was probably over breathing and that's why I was feeling breathless (after all I thought I was having a heart attack or something), and the sweating is a common side effect when I panic since I had it before I was on medication as well. I also do ALOT of sitting (mainly at the computer (It's a hobby) and I home school (Independently) so I use the comp for that alot too) but walk for around 20mins daily (as my doctor has suggested) other than that I'm not really very active, but I'm in the healthy range for my weight (just (or at least I was before the meds, I used to be bordering underweight)), although the medication has made me put on around 4kg since I started taking it (which isn't a bad thing since I'm so skinny), I've never had an eating disorder or anything I've always been the type that can eat ALOT and not put on any weight. So back to the Original question, do you think it's the meds giving me the muscle aches or the anxiety, and any suggestions on how to help ease the symptoms? (preferably not a bottle of pills :/...not one for medication)... I am considering telling my doctor that I want to go off the meds when I see him next wednesday, since they don't appear to be working and only stressing me out more (making me think that I'm having an adverse reaction to the drugs)...I'd rather go herbal or just stick to CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) with my psychologist. more

Resolved Question: I'm not sure if any of you can help... but if u can please do.?

Can someone help me figure out what's going on? My emotions are so lost. I'm tired of anti depressants. They never seem to work. They bring me up for awhile then I get really depressed again. I also have a problem drinking when i'm stressed or upset. I'm trying to figure out how to first help reduce my depression. I've tried Lexapro and some other types of anti depressants. I hate the fact that almost everyday I get depressed. It's been like this for so long I honestly can remember the last time where I had an entire week without being depressed. I know everyone has been through alot but not everyone goes through the same things. Not everyone can open up to others about personal things. To be honest when my dad passed this christmas and I had to go back to school even though he passed. When i went I told no one. I was quiet and kept to myself. I didn't tell anyone what happened. I didn't want simpathy. I put on my facebook and myspace that i wasn't going to talk to anyone because he had passed. the people on there were the only people who knew. I want people to know to help me but i don't want people to feel sorry for me. Trust me 2009 was not my best year. It was literally life changing. Everything bad had started that year. Some of the stuff finally ended a couple of months ago. But my main question is.... is how can I beat depression? What can I do so I don't have to feel down all the time. I'm tired of dealing with it. I'm tired of trying to drink my problems away. All i need is an answer. So please don't be rude. Don't be immature and post stupid comments. I'm asking a serious question.*can't remember more

Resolved Question: question about suicide and what I can do?

I have been feeling suicidal for a couple days... I have been having flashbacks that seem to get worse and not want to go away or nothing. I have already gone to the hospital and they just let go home with my mom, what can i do that can help me with my suicide thoughts or what can i take to that will possibly harm me bad or just help with the pain... I was raped 3 almost 4 times through out my life, when i was 9,the second when i was 10,the third, and fourth one was when i was 19 and seeing the guy who raped me in 2009 on the streets last night when I was walking down the street to get some seed for my mom becuz i was at my friends house, just made it worse on my flashbacks. I f you got any ideas on what I can do to help with my suicide thoughts or what i can take that will help me get rid of the pain i have i would really appreciate it. just one more question about suicide. what would happen if I took 10,20 or 30 of 800mg prescription ibuprofen what would it do to me, or what would happen if it took that many. this has to do with the pills what can i take other then the 800 ibuprofen that would or very possibly could harm me if i was to take the 800 ibuprofen what else can i take with it? if i have like other types of prescription drugs that are prescribed to me like my anti depressants and another one dint member what can that do to me along with taking the 800 mg ibuprofen? more

Resolved Question: Effexor (Venlafaxine) half-life?

I'm splitting a 75mg tablet of Venlafaxine in half and taking one half in the morning and the other half sometime later in the day. I'm trying to detirmine the best time to take the second dose. I'm not interested in the extended release which I know would solve this issue - becasue it is far too expensive - even the generic. When does the first dose wear off? It's strange to be asking this type of question regarding an anti-depressant as I thought most drugs of this type don't really "wear off" rather they work over longer periods of time, yet I understand that Venlafaxine is an exception. Don't quite understand how and why. more

Resolved Question: Still haunted by childhood trauma, I have tried to get past it but nothing works. Any ideas?

I was severely bullied in school because I was "ugly", had certain physical abnormalities and could not play sports well due to these abnormalities. I was treated like a monster. People who I thought were friends turned on me and I never even had a real boyfriend until I was almost 18 because most of the guys thought I was ugly and disgusting. Even the guys who supposedly had low standards thought I was repulsive. As well as I had very little support at home because I have a very childish and selfish mother who would try to feed me cliches and if that didn't work would try to literally slap the depression out of me. Yes, I know as adults we are supposed to get past childhood traumas, and believe me I have tried everything and its next to impossible for me. I think I am so ugly and disgusting if someone tells me I'm pretty I find it laughable because I feel if I really had been pretty I would have gotten boyfriends and been kissed before I was a senior in high school. I am married now to the same guy who was the boyfriend and I feel if my marriage ever ends for one reason or another things will go back to the way they were because I am too repulsive to attract anyone else. I don't feel like I fit in anywhere, I don't feel like I am like everyone else at all, like I am not a part of anything...I am just separate from everyone else. I don't even feel human. I have tried therapy and anti depressants and they have done nothing for me. The therapists do not understand and the meds are just like putting a band aid on the wound. I know those of you who are religious will try to tell me god loves me or something and reading the bible will make be better but in reality I have also tried religion and probably know the bible just as well if not better than any christian and guess what? That did nothing for me either. I am not the type of person who can lean on promises of god and heaven as a crutch as I am sure after going to church and going through the process of getting "saved" that it is fantasy. So I am posting on here hoping someone has some ideas of something else I could try to get past my childhood trauma because it is going to continue to be a lifelong burden if i do nothing. I don't even feel as though I can have any children of my own at this point because I am in no mental state to raise them as well as they will probably inherit whatever is wrong with me and be miserable too. Is there anyone who has been through a similar situation and recovered? How did you do it? more

Resolved Question: How to get past childhood trauma?

Voting Question: Is it true that I cant go into the military?

Im a 20 year old college student still trying to earn my associates. Im planning on going to school and obtain my 4 year degree THEN try and get into the military. The thing is, right now im taking "zoloft" an anti depressant for my issues. Someone told me that once you get on that type of meds, you cant get into the military ever. Is that true??? more

Voting Question: how can i feel calm and relaxed without having to purge? is there specific food i need to eat or avoid?

i am recovering from bulemia and annorexia. by recovering i mean i do not purge anymore once a month maybe vs 10 times a day. lost wait. i eat little but noticed i have been increasing on that as well. eat more and regularly. i suffered ptsd after comming from war zone were my family lives so i think i had a pretty good reason for suffering with those conditions. in any case, i do feel lot better after i purge. i am more in control and lot calmer. what should i do to feel this way but without having to through up? whats the magic secret? i noticed that if i am in a stressful situation i do not eat then eat a lot quickly and then feel powerless and weak and angry and then i "resolve" this by purging. i am anti drugs so i will not take any anti depressants even if i am faced with the worst. i would reather die then take drugs, legal or illegal. if u are suggesting a drug, do u take full responsibility for its side effects? i think i am okay but i really need to figure out this beeing constantly unrushed, not anxiouse, cool, calm part no matter what goes on. i want to beat this and i know some of you may hold some food tips and possibly answers. i am 32, i am using my ipad to type this and i apologize in afvance for misspelings. i thank u and i wish u the best.feel sorry for me? thanx i guess, but i am. here for an answer not to be sorry for. my experience of war sure did put me on teh spot and now i have this mental condition but it also helped me grow and elevated me to hights i would have never know had i not gone through some painful experiences in the past. all in all good life experiences. i am planning to beat it just as i overcame lot in my past and view it as an entry to another dimension of life a positive thing overall. cheers. more

Voting Question: I have been on anti-depressants for years...lexapro really brought me out of?

deep depression and anxiety but now I have gained a lot of weight and feel sleepy (which is better than the way I was before), so my psychiatrist gave me wellbutrin 100 mg to take while weaning off lexapro, taking my lexapro miligram from 20 to 10 mg, so I would have more energy and probably help me lose weight. The wellbutrin was ok for a couple of weeks and my upper lip started quivering (twitching) and I got too anxious...so now I was told to take only 5 mg of Lexapro and start taking 25 mg of Zoloft for about 2 weeks, then stop the lexapro all together and up my Zoloft to 50 mg. Lexapro and Wellbutrin are different types of anti-depressants and I knew was safe to take together, but I haven't really found anywhere that says taking Zoloft and Lezapro together was safe. Anyone ever changed anti-depressants like this? more

Resolved Question: really need to pass my Drug and Alcohol test PLEASE HELP!!!!!?

If your car is stuck on the tracks and a train is approaching, get out of the car and run _____. a) at a 45-degree angle away from the train down the track b) at a 45-degree angle away from the train up the track c) both d) neither Around construction sites the driver should be alert for construction workers and equipment. a) true b) false With the use/abuse of alcohol, the heart muscle can be impaired or stopped resulting in a heart attack. a) true b) false An impaired driver’s eyes cannot adjust to or recover from glare. a) true b) false An angry, aggressive driver is_______. a) safe b) challenging c) dangerous The operator of a motor vehicle should have an attitude suited for operation of a motor vehicle a) true b) false About 10% of all alcohol eliminated by the body comes from the lungs, kidneys and perspiration. a) true b) false The conscientious driver is often times the_______driver. a) offensive b) angry c) racing d) defensive Federal law prohibits dealers, repair shops or anyone else from disabling an air bag. a) true b) false Drinking alcohol while using aspirin can_______your chance of getting stomach ulcers. a) decrease b) not effect c) increase d) all of the above Alcohol reduces the sensitivity of the cones in the eyes, making it more difficult to distinguish red from green. a) true b) false Impaired driver’s reaction times often _______ in response to situations on the road a) stay the same b) doubled c) get better For a ______ conviction of a DUI you could be imprisoned for not more than twelve months. a) first b) second c) third When dopamine levels are elevated this reward pathway reinforces the use of the drug. a) true b) false When a school bus is loading or unloading students, you do not need to stop. a) true b) false Other prominent psychological aspects of the abuser/dependent individual include_______. a) rigid thinking patterns b) desire for excitement c) low self-esteem d) all of the above When dopamine levels are_______this reward pathway reinforces the use of the drug. a) decreased b) the same c) elevated. Hallucinogens are a type of drug that causes distortion of the drivers______. a) mood b) slows reaction time c) causes lack of coordination d) all of the above. Alcohol is implicated in a very large number of road collisions because it leads to slow reflexes, problems with vision and a loss of self-control. a) true b) false When you consume alcoholic beverages, impairment of your ability to safely operate a motor vehicle begins at the first sip of the alcoholic beverages. a) true b) false An injury from a motor vehicle crash happens in the United States every 15 seconds. a) true b) false Depressants are more dangerous than stimulants. a) true b) false Motor vehicle crashes have a greater impact on our society than all violent crimes combined. a) true b) false Alcohol is a_______. a) stimulant b) depressant c) narcotic d) hallucinogen. Many people with addictions feel that the use of alcohol or other substances give them a sense of control when their lives feel most out of control. a) true b) false Defensive mechanisms such as_______sabotage decisions to quit. a) denial b) repression c) both d) neither Drivers should follow the directions of construction workers and adhere to the restrictions and limitations of any posted signs. a) true b) false If your vehicle stalls on the railroad crossing ______ the track. a) leave it on b) move it off c) both d) neither As members of the family try to cope with the chronic stress of the user/abuser, they become ______ disturbed. a) physically b) mentally c) spiritually d) all of the above When you are traveling in the opposite direction you do not need to stop for a stopped school bus if the bus is on the other side of a divided highway with an unpaved space of at least 5 feet, a raised median or a physical barrier. a) true b) false Planning and research are not involved in the establishment of traffic laws. a) true b) false With the intake of alcoholic beverages, damage to your pancreas can include_______. a) inflammation b) atrophy c) fibrosis d) all of the above. For a _____ conviction of a DUI you could be imprisoned for not more than nine months. a) first b) second c) third d) fourth For a ______ conviction of a DUI you could have your licensed revoked at least 5 years. a) third b) second c) first For those disabled in an alcohol related collision society pays to support them for the rest of their lives through social security. a) true b) false The shift from periodic social drinking to substance abuse evolves to meet a person’s need for comfort and esteem. a) true b) more

Voting Question: Should i buy constipation medicine for myself?

this is the third day but i have been going to the bathroom but its not as much i usual go so should i ? i dont really have any high in fiber food at my house and ill like this to be resolved fast or should i just wait it out? and see how i am tomorow morning im just embarassed to tell my mom anyways any medicine that isnt applied in that air like any that u can drink like pills or anything? and im taking medicine nortriptyline a anti depressant (im using it for the pain -migraines-) ive been taking it for a month so i dont think its a side effect anyways any medicine that cant take cus of this? or should i be ok? sorry for some misspellings and the typing im doing this fast more

Voting Question: Is this considered O.C.D.?

I've done this since I was a kid, now I'm 20. It's like I look to outside sources for my confidence. ex. The clock in the dining room is ringing. I think, "If it rings one more time, I'll be confident forever." However, it doesn't ring one more time, so my heart sort of sinks & I lose confidence. ex.2 My dog wants her food, so I decide to feed her. I think, "If she barks while I'm getting her food ready, I'll be confident forever." She barks, so I feel a rush of confidence (or maybe relief?). However, I soon forget that that situation gave me eternal confidence, and I soon look for another outside source to give me confidence again. What do you think the problem is? I'm already prescribed to an anti-depressant & it has no effect on this type of thinking. more

Resolved Question: What types of activities can I partake in to help make myself a more sociable person?

Alright here's the deal- I'm a pretty introverted person who's depressed a lot of the time. I'm currently on anti-depressants which help to a small extent, and I'm trying to learn how to break out of my comfort zone and meet some new people and establish new relationships. Truth is, I'm tired of feeling like crap a lot of the time and would like to do almost anything to help me out of the rut I'm in. So does anyone know of some places or activities I can apply myself to help me get my mind of my depression and help make new friends? 5 Stars for best answer more

Voting Question: Do I have the right to just walk out?

I've been in my relationship for almost 21 years. So obviously we have been through a lot with each other. You name it, we've been there done that type of situation. For about the past year I have been questioning if I want to continue down this road with him. He was hurt at work about 2yrs ago, and is now addicted to Hydrocodone, and he likes to drink, alot. I used to occasionaly drink with him, but when he got hurt at work, for me, it just wasn't logical to drink, and "have fun" when you aren't employeed, and trying to figure out how to pay your bills. We have 3 boys together, ages 19, 16, and 12, and I am just ready to pack my stuff, and walk out on him. I don't want to sound selfish, but I grew up with an alcoholic father, and when my husband and I got together, I guess I choose not to see all of the red flags, because I fell in love with him, way to fast. After being together for about a year and a half, I got pregnant at 16 with our oldest son, then again, at 19, and 24. I am going to be 37 this year, and although I love him with all of my heart, I am starting to feel like I have done nothing with my life, because I have let my life revolve around his. Everything I have wanted to do, he somehow has ruined, or set me up for failure. We live in a small town, so everyone knows our buisness, and they all know that he drinks, and takes pills, and now, I have lost respect from people because of it. I don't understand why I have to suffer the reprucssions of what he is doing. I want to leave, but feel guilty because of his addiction, and I am worried about how I am going to make it without him. I have now resorted to basically sitting in my bedroom, alone, all of the time, while he is outside partying with his friends, etc. He has gotten so controlling over everything. I can't even watch what I want on our T.V. I have no life. I am sad, withdrawn, and now medicated for depression, and anxiety. How do I get the strength to leave? I know I have to do this not only for my physical health, but for my mental health, but all I can think about is "what is he going to do"? I feel I am thinking logically, if I stay, I am failing my children, and I am enabling him. I guess, I am just wondering, how do I get the strength to go on. I love my husband, but am starting to wonder what/how good would a life be without him. I hope in saying that I don't get some rude responses, because I have stuck with him through him cheating, drinking, and being addicted to pills, so I feel I have up held my part of the marriage, he is the one who let me down. I just want to be happy, and I don't foresee him getting any help, we have openly discussed this, and he has no desire to change. I guess I am just looking for some justification for the way I am feeling. He even ruined me going to college for Nursing last fall. I am open for suggestions, and ideas on how to change my life. I have started councling, and I was recently put on anti-depressants, so I feel that I am taking steps to try and progress with my life, and do so in a positive and healthy way. Am I write for not wanting to put in the effort anymore? I feel I am young enough to still move on with my life, and actually live, whether that be on my own, or letting someone else in my life on down the road. Please Help Me. I know I will be the one in the end to make the decesion to stay or to go, I just need some help, I guess maybe in justifying that I will be okay on my own, and that it is okay to leave him, because he doesn't want to change. Please no rude answers, I beat myself up enough everyday on how I can make him better, or him happy, and I just think it is time that my boys and I are happy, and I think about us, and not sit and worry, and make myself sick over him, which I have, I have now been diagnosed with Hpylori, which is caused by stress, and I am being treated for depression and anxiety. Please no rude answers, as I am struggling with this enough as it is. more

Resolved Question: Can i take more than 1 hayfever tablets during the day?

Hi Ive got a packet of hayfever tablets which contain Cetirizine Hydrochloride 10mg,It says to take one daily but im not having any joy from taking just one,Im also on anti depressants which is the main reason i take them as im allergic to the antidepressant so i cant change the type,so really just wondering if i can have more than one in a day? Any ideas? more

Resolved Question: What to do when you cant handle life anymore?!?

sad thing is, my life is going so great! i've got a management training program job and get to travel all over the place which is exactly what i wanted. i am REALLY happy about it, but i just dont feel good a lot. i have headaches almost everyday and my body feels weak, but i've gone to the doctor numerous times and they haven't found anything. i eat healthy and exercise as much as possible, which helps some but not completely. i seem to be having a lot of flashbacks of my past (horrible things like addiction and rape and deaths i have dealth with) that i cannot get out of my mind. i am a strong person so i am able to be positive around everyone, but it is like no matter how hard i try- i cant get them out of my head and i cant stop getting the constant flashbacks. there are so many times where i just wanted to say f it and give up. but i try to do things that make me feel better - like work out, lay out and swim, listen to music. i am thinking about joining a salsa class for fun and AA to keep myself sober. if it wasnt for motivational music and friends, i'd be screwed! i'm obviously not going to kill myself or anything crazy... i just want to know if anyone else is having a rough time just trying to get through life. every day is just another day to me and i never look forward to anything anymore. i'm to the point where i don't know what to do!!! if anyone has any ideas, please let me know!!! and please dont tell me pills are the answer; i have a sister who is a pill addict and i refuse to take pills. she was on anti depressants and anxiety meds, which maybe i have both- but she is also a mess right now. so that is NOT the answer for me. i have been reading motivational books on how the mind works and how to deal with anxiety and stuff. i am the type of person that can stay positive, but when i'm by myself- i occasionally break down. i really dont want to have to go to some counseling crap, but if it comes down to it... i just may need it. i just dont wanna end up like a crazy person!!! more

Resolved Question: allergic reaction to anti depressant?

Started on Zoloft again after being off of it for sometime and broke out in a rash. So, doc stopped the zoloft and put me on prednizone for a week then said come back and will try a different medication. The rash cleared up and after some discussion he put me on wellbutrin. Worked like magic for me have been having severe anxiety to the point I cannot function. I have 3 little ones and have to be able to function properly. Well, started getting hives on and off for a week or so on arms and legs only. So, go back to the doc and says not the medication because it wouldn't come and go and also the likelihood of being allergic to zoloft and now wellbutrin is very unlikely as they are in different classes of medication. So, he gives me clairiton and it seems to help somewhat but has changed to just having major itching on mainly my legs. My arms itch a little bit sometimes. But, the itching on my legs is about to drive me mad and I have itch marks all over them so am embarrased to wear shorts here in fla which is 90 degree weather right now. Anyway, to get to the point could it be possible it is the wellbutrin that I am having an allergic reaction to? From what I have read you can get hives so the doc was wrong about the rash wouldn't come and go if it was the medication. I don't want to go off the wellbutrin as it works so well with me but I can't continue to have this problem if it is the wellbutrin. Anybody has any insight to all of this and if so am I going to be allergic to all antidepressants now. I am tired of going to the doc without any answers and just wondering if anybody else has had any problems with different types of antidepressants? thanks for any answers more

Voting Question: Coming Out To My Parents...Again?

I was diagnosed as a psychotic depressant after a psychiatric 5250 hold. In the hospital I became friends with a girl who is ten years older than me (I'm 22) and she's an open lesbian. We have a lot in common and I like her in a relationship type of way. I've always thought of myself as possibly bisexual, but no girls I'd ever met interested me before her. My problem is that I told my mother I'm bisexual while in the hospital and she "talked me out of it." She said it was just my mental illness getting to me. My father would vehemently disapprove. Do I really have these feelings for this girl? How can I get my family to accept me the way I am? I'm home now and she still calls me from the hospital. more

Voting Question: Trying To Find Acceptance?

I was recently on a 5250 14 day psychiatric hold. I was dianosed as a psychotic depressant. During my last few days in the hospital I became friends with a girl who is ten years older than me (I'm 22) and she's an open lesbian. We have a lot in common and I like her in a relationship type of way. I've always thought of myself as possibly bisexual, but no girls I'd ever met interested me before her. My problem is that I told my mother that I'm bisexual while in the hospital and she "talked me out of it." She said it was just my mental illness getting to me. My father would vehemently disapprove. Do I really have these feelings for this girl? How can I get my family to accept me the way I am? I'm home now and she still calls me from the hospital. more

Resolved Question: Is there any natural anti depressant tea?

Is there any kind of herbal tea, or some asian tea that can reduce stress and depression, and calm you down? also to through it in, is there any type of tea that can make you feel energized you are coming from school you are tired, you need something to get yourself energized so you can study 4 that test or finish that project. more

Resolved Question: Is this a hipaa violation? discrimination?

My mom has been severely depressed my whole life. Every few years she hits rock bottom abuses her anti-depressants, and has to be hospitalized. Shes had a really good job for over 20yrs and i think she's about to lose it. She recently went back to work and informed the supervisor of "sensitive" paperwork that will be coming through about her (she works in a hospital) and she would appreciate it if only a certain person could handle those papers. Since then people have been making comments like "have you seen intervention lately?". Her union rep has even made comments but she has no proof. She feels like they are watching her every move waiting to fire her. Her co-workers are messing with her work loads and she isn't finishing her work. She has become so stressed she hasn't been to work in almost two months using every sick day/vacation day she has. My mom is the type of person to just give up but there has to be something she can do. Isn't this a form of HIPAA violation and/or discrimination?is there anything she can do? she has told her therapist about everything and he says, "well your definately not paranoid". She cant get help from anyone. more