Mental Questions and Answers

Does crack cocaine cause mental health clients to become more assaultive or angry as a side effect?

Answers: Yes it has a history of increasing the aggressiveness in people who use those types of drugs whether it be crack or cocaine. They can become very voilent and irrational. It is also known that in long term use it can start to cause psychosis.

Yes,.

And it is my belief, most alcohol and drug addicts have underlying mental illness issues.

I am a recovering alcoholic, and also have bipolar disorder. I was in a dual diagnosis unit at one time, because of both issues.

Take care.

Crack is a not so street drug. It is Methamphetamine and Cocaine mixture. Both of these drugs cause aggression. Get your friend some help before?

Im on zoloft..and it makes me feel like a zombie. what would you recommend i change to?

Answers: There are a whole variety of anti-d's. You might ask your doctor about Paxil. I've never felt like a zombie on it and I've never heard of other people having this reaction. The side effects are weight gain (uuugh), and it's really hard to get off it if you decide to quit or change. I've been on it 12 years now and it really is a good drug.
Good Luck.

Hi...

you really need to consult your doctor. it's interesting to note, Zoloft had the completely opposite effect on me... so much so, that i ended up in the hospital...

everyone is individual, and just because a medication works for one person, doesn't mean it's right for another.

remember, if at any time, a med stops working or doesn't work at all, you need to tell your doctor. this is called "taking care of you".

I second the Effexor recommendation. I was on Zoloft too and had a horrible experience; I switched to Effexor and all is well now.
Don't switch to Prozac, because the two drugs are very similar.

Prozac will not make you sleepy. Lexapro I think is the best. The feeling of being tired will go away after 3-4 months. If your not 3-4 months into the rx, give it time. Not taking it and having anxiety will make you even more tired and worn out.

we cannot recommend ANYTHING.that is up to your doctor.

lexapro taken before bed i love my lexapro couldn't live with out it it makes me me
plus i take it before bed it helps me fall asleep and has 8 hrs. to work through my system before i get up

It may just be that your dose is too high for you or if you are just starting on it, your body is adjusting. The right dose of the right medication (for you personally) should NOT make you feel like a zombie at all. Nobody on here can tell you what you should switch to - not even a psychiatrist - because there are a lot of things to factor in when choosing medication and we know nothing of your symptoms, medical history, etc. The best we can do is tell you what has worked for us.

I've been on Zoloft, Celexa, Lexapro, Effexor & Wellbutrin. I'd say the last two have worked best for me...Wellbutrin without side effects (so I've been on that one for 8 years or so) but all were effective to a degree.

Try Effexor.
If you are anxious also, try clonapin.
Phyllis G.

Hi:

Honestly the only person you should be asking this question to is your doctor. He/she is the ONLY one qualified to answer this question.

We can offer you our opinions and such but for a recommendation? That should ONLY come from your doctor.

Be safe and be well

I have a family member with a bad gambling addiction has anybody heard if hypnotherapy has helped modify these

Answers: I checked Wikipedia for information on the efficacy of hypnotherapy for addictions, and it doesn't say too much, mainly that most that studies show mixed results. So, it might be worth a try.

And while I know that you didn't ask about this, I hope you don't mind if I give you an opinion.

Addicts usually have a lot more going on with them than just the additive behavior. There's a long list of possible causes of compulsive gambling, and they are usually related to an underlying emotional problem. I'm not sure that there is a quick fix for it, including hypnotherapy.

While hypnotherapy might curb the urge to gamble for while, it doesn't address those underlying causes, teach coping skills, or offer a support system the way Gamblers Anonymous or psychotherapy does. I don't know if this family member is close to you, but if so, you might want to check out gam-anon, or talk to an addiction specialist to find out the best way to help him.

Best of luck!

Define this drug?

Does anyone know what kind of drug someone is talking about when they say "cookies"

Answers: In what context was it used? Were they going to make cookies or did they call the drug cookies? It could be in reference to the famous pot brownies/cookies. It may be hard to say because drugs have so many slang names that differ from one area to another. A little more info may help.

Edit:Now youhave me curious. I thought I had heard them all. According to urbandictionary.com, cookies can be marijuana or crack. It also says it can be about 15 other things, none of which relate to drugs, so take it for what it is worth.

Re-edit: That would probably be pot cookies. You cook pot into cookies and eat it instead of smoking it. same effect, just takes longer and is not quite as strong.

maybe he is talking about computer cookies

Is it possible to be tickled to death?

What will happen if you were to be tickled for so long?

Answers: As catzrme said, if somebody had a pre-existing medical condition such as asthma or a weak heart than excessive tickling could be a contributing cause of death but it is unlikely that the tickling would actually kill you.

There has never been any proof that somebody could actually be tickled to death. The most likely scenario for somebody who is tickled so intensely that they could not breath is that they would eventually fall into a state of unconsciousness due to a lack of oxygen.

Personally, I believe that tickling should always be done with respect for the feelings, desires and limits of the ticklee.

I suppose death might be possible, though the tickling would be more in the line of setting off whatever might actually kill one according to a pre-existing condition. Insanity, though pretty equally legendary, seems somewhat more plausible.

Did I make mistake?

What is wromg with me? He finally went away.Now I am sad and lonely again! ):? What is wrong with me? Why am I sad that he is finally gone. He was sooo mean!!? What on earth is wrong with me? I behaved very outlandishly to get him to go away!! SO WHY AM I SAD HE'S GONE Question Details: How could this have happened? Could he be abusive? Is this a warning? Should I be carefull? Does this mean that he wants to get married?Should I be carefull? I'm torn. I have been dating this man for about two months now.Lately he has been telling me that he wants me to go to Arizona in November to meet his family,friends,everyone.H... and I live here in California and he wants to move to New York with him next year.He asked me last weekend if I can have children.I'm a little hesitant because he has a really BADDD temper.He got mad at me and punched the wall.We went on an outing to the park. I told him that I needed to go to the bathroom.When I got back from the bathroom he showed me his camera.He had followed me and took pictures of me as I went to the bathroom aal the way until I went inside.I remember stopping to talk to a lady about her dog,he took pictures of that too.Am I jumping to conclusions or should I be carefull?

Answers: OMG! He's sound C-R-A-Z-Y!

OMG! Stay away from him!

You sound like you need someone better!

I wouldn't even be friends with him!

And lastly, CALM DOWN!!

We're complex beings, that's why you miss him.

TTYL.

you are so much better off without him. its normal to miss someone who has manipulated you into believing that they love and care. they make you dependant on them. i just went through this myself a few months ago and he is still trying to get me back but i will never return! violent tempers even if not aimed towards you will eventually be. he never hit me but i lived in fear that he would even tho he swore he loved me and never would!

just give yourself time and you will be ok, youll stop missing him, i know i did!

i dont think you made a mistake, there were obviously a lot of issues with this relationship and the fact that you miss him could just mean that you miss the idea of having someone there, or you miss the fact of being in a relationship, not necessarily meaning that you miss him, a lot of people misconceive these emotions. I would just take your time before making any decisions and try to continue on with your life. You should find that in a couple days, weeks, months, etc, things get easier. You wouldnt want to be in a relationship like that anyway, who wants to be scared for the rest of their life?

Hope this Helps!

I would definately be careful. In this instance, you cannot be too careful. You may just be at the feeling lonely stage. You've only been together 2 months. Some people don't "meet the family" until months and months or even years after they've begun dating. And as far as taking pictures of you? That is a little strange. It makes me wonder what else he has photos of. Not just you. Makes me think of one of those weirdos using their cell phones to get an upskirt shot.

The punching the wall thing may not be all that terrible. If the wall was near you, then yes. If it was you, then yes. Everyone loses their temper every now and then and then feels horrible. I remember in the heat of an argument I backhanded the **** out of my ex. I felt terrible afterwards. It is one of the most disrespectful things you can do.

You are not jumping to conclusions. You are listening to that inner voice that is telling you something is wrong. Listen to it. That is why we have it.

Good luck!

Sound unhealthy. Look elsewhere.

How come noone ever wants to hang out with me or talk to me anymore?

I am 15 and a junior in high school.i switched to a new school in 9th grade b/c i moved.i knew one girl at my new school and quickly made another close friend so i had 2 close friends. now these 2 friends have ditched me and made other friends in a bigger group of friends so i'm all alone. i sit in the library most lunches and so i have no friends anymore. i dont understand why they don't wanna be friends w/ me anymore.i am really nice but quiet at times like in class around people i don't know well.could that be it? i really don't understand.. at my old school i was popular and had a bunch of really close friends but now noone wants to ever be around me.i haven't changed much i don't think..i don't know.. help me? how can i be more likeable or something?

Answers: Don't worry about people that ditchyou as soon as somebody else comes along, they were not real friends anyway. If you are quiet, it is hard for people to get to know you. You are probably a cool person, but nobody knows cuz you don't really open up. Try to be a bit more outgoing and talkative. This way people will notice you and think, hey that girl is cool, we should hang out. In regards to your old friends, who cares. I have had friends that left when somebody they thought was cooler came along. Turns out, they hang onto the new people like little puppies and the new people probably just use them or make fun of them. who needs 'em? Anyhoo, try to be a little more outgoing in class and stuff and I bet people will notice youand want to hang out. Ask them to hang out or talk to a few people in class and find them at lunch and eat with them. Hope this helps, good luck.

It's hard to say since we don't really know you personally Katee, but I think you sound like a nice girl. Have you tried any of the clubs that the school offers? Maybe Drama Club or Choir? I really liked Drama Club and doing the plays in school. You could totally be another person and it was really cool to be able to act like someone else and wear costumes and stuff. And then people would actually clap for you!! It really built up the self esteem, too. And choir? I loved it. I love to sing and sometimes it would bring tears to my eyes when the music and the singing was just perfect. And you could tell when the audience was really into it just by looking at their faces.

Try something different like that in school just to get into a different routine. You never know what fun things you might find and fun friends you may make.~

i wouldnt take offense to the fact that they found new friends, people do that all the time, what you can do is maybe talk to some people that you are in the clubs with and get to know them a little better, with time you will meet more people, i wouldnt stress about it too much, it might be a little lonely now but things will get better. People's friends change all the time, do you have a couple friends that your not really close with? maybe you should try talking to them, or get in touch with old friends from your other school and see how they are doing. All in all dont get to worried about it, there is nothing wrong with you, just give it time and you will make new friends

Hope this helps!

gosh you sound like me in middle school
when i first moved I had to leave all my friends
and ended up alone at lunch. So heres what i did...
I started talking to all the loners and created a new group
I stayed away from the cool people and at the library you
get so much brains from books I gained knoledge
and that my friend is very impressive
you can't ever run out of things to talk about
when you know so much :)
wishing you the best in the world
keep your head up
:)

Katee - if you feel that no one wants to hang out with you or talk to you then that's what you will attract to yourself. If you want to be around people but you are feeling they don't want you around you will unconsciously act in ways that will push them away.

Please read "The Secret" by Rhonda Byrne or rent The Secret DVD. The Secret is about The Law Of Attraction. Basically, it says YOU GET WHAT YOU THINK ABOUT (WHAT YOU BELIEVE).

If you change your beliefs, you will change your experience.

Good luck

if u need a friend i am here dogmicjoe@yah00.com

I seem to have lost feeling .im not motivated, everything is pointless...what do i do?

Answers: You just keep putting one foot in front of the other and moving toward something good. You may not find it right away, but somewhere out there is something that will light that spark in you again.

I do the same thing each and every day. No emotion, no nothing! But I know that something is out there, I just don't know what. So I just keep on keeping on and hope that the next minute, hour, day will bring something to make me at least smile.

I know you feel hopeless right now, but there is never a time when there isn't at least some hope. We never know what is happening around the next corner, do we? Hang in there hon. You are not alone!~

broojeus - what you are experiencing (lost feeling, not motivated) is depression. Depression is caused by an overload of emotions. Your body has a PAIN THRESHOLD. If you physically pass the pain threshold, like if you fell and broke a bone, you would go unconscious (pass out). When you EMOTIONALLY pass the pain threshold you emotionally go unconscious (get numb - depressed). The way to get your feelings back is to release the overload of emotions.

Please know, EMOTIONS are ENERGIES IN MOTION in our bodies. Emotions are meant to be FULLY FELT and then released.

Every time you don't allow yourself or you aren't allowed to fully experience an emotion, to feel it, and to move through it, the energy of that emotion becomes stopped and blocked in your body. It remains blocked until you go back and re-experience that emotion. Then the energetic block is freed and cleared. Virtually all of our physical ailments come from energetic blocks in our bodies, energetic patterns that are connected to our emotional patterns

One good way to release blocked emotions is by using EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) or Emotional Tapping. In EFT you apply gentle acupressure tapping to specific body points to release blocked emotions. EFT is easy to learn (you can learn the basics in 15-30 minutes). You can use EFT anytime, anywhere for any emotional or physical issue. One basic round of EFT takes about one minute to complete. EFT works quickly and painlessly.

Please download the FREE EFT Instructional manual from the EFT website (www.emofree.com). Also, please watch the FREE Introductory video. Check out the section on "Depression" under the "What is EFT" button.

There is another EFT website, Tapping.com, which offers 14 FREE EFT Instructional videos (5-10 minutes each). You can learn EFT in a couple of minutes and apply it to your life today.

I learned EFT last year and now use it everyday for everything. EFT really works, If you use EFT for a couple of minutes every day, you will find your positive emotions coming back.

Is this something you could get in trouble for?

ok so there are a lot of people @ skool that are just jerks i mean they are just plain out assholes and they do any little thing they can to piss me off. so when they do, these thoughts go through my head about like attacking em something you know. like I just wanna stab them with a pencil or poke em in the eye with a rusty fork. AHHHHH GOD I HATE EM. my friends just laugh when i tell them that , but I really do want to stab them like in the arm with a pencil. just so they will shut up. could I get in trouble for that if like a teacher or someone heard me even though I wouldn't really do it (even though i want to) would people think I'm crazy ?? JUST ASKIN

Answers: Yes, you absolutely can get in trouble for that. They take threats like that extremely seriously ... more so now than they used to. My son tends to say things like that...he makes violent threats but is not a violent person. and it is a MAJOR issue.

I know a lot of people in school are @$$holes and I totally understand your feelings. I had an awful time in school and could not wait to get away from there and those people. I also have a tendency to go from 0-enraged in about 3 seconds flat.

Feeling angry is a normal human response, but feeling THAT angry is not healthy. Here's something you can try...when someone pisses you off and you find yourself thinking that kind of stuff, tell yourself something like "OK, I feel really mad right now" (just notice the feeling and accept that it exists), take a few deep breaths (both the inhale and exhale should be very slow and controlled), then make a conscious effort to refocus your attention on other (more pleasant) things. Walk away. Remove yourself from the situation and let it go. You will find it is hard to do, but just keep reminding yourself - every time the anger starts to flare up again - not to hold on to the feeling because it will pass. You just have to get through the wave of it. But if you keep thinking about it, it will build up.

Soon enough, you will be out of school (I know it doesnt feel like it now) and won't have to have anything to do with these jerks at school. Don't let the anger eat you up inside...they are not worth it. And the person it hurts most is you.

It's normal to want to kill or hurt people you hate. I don't think it's crazy to think that.

However, if you act on any of those thoughts, you could definitely get in trouble and go to prison even.

Try to avoid situation that make you upset or mad though. You don't want anything bad to happen to anyone in reality (because it can stab you right back).

talk to a school counselor -------------seriously---man up and do it

I just started taking Lexepro?

I was diagnosed with GAD and depression, and I just took my first Lexepro around three hours ago and I'm pretty sleepy and dazed. Could this be a side effect? If so, should I start taking it before I go to bed? I feel kind of anxious and tense, but I'm not sure if that's an effect of the pill or just my usual anxiety symptoms.

Any advice or experiences you've had with Lexepro would be appreciated. Thanks!

Answers: Lexipro is a pretty good med, first of all. And yes, it can make you sleepy, dizzy, nauseas, and seemimgly more anxious. But when you start taking control of your mood disorder, you are thinkin' about it 24/7, right. And that tends to make us feel more tense. But after a couple weeks, and it's worth the wait...you'll start feeling better. Your dark days will become moments and the anxiety will subside. It's amazing!

chances are it's not the lexapro, since it needs to build up in your system. but if you were anxious about it, it could be that it's a physical reaction to your stress, being tired.

but i found taking my lexapro at night has worked best for me. I don't know if it's just the routine or what.

You can find side effects on this site.

http://www.helpguide.org/mental/medicati...

Good luck.

Any kind of anti-depressant/anxiety med like Lexapro should be taken at bedtime. Also, for the full effectiveness of the medication will take about 2-6 weeks. Make sure you take your medication the same time everyday/night. This way, the Lexapro level in your blood stays consistent... Have you looked into relaxation techniques? I suffer from anxiety problems, but have never been diagnosed. I know the best thing that helps me out is to close my eyes, take a DEEP breath in through my nose, and breathe out very slowly through my mouth for about one minute to BLOW that steam/anxiety off & out of my body. Do that a few times, and you will feel a lot better! The more you do this, the more effective it becomes. Also, I had to adopt a motto, "If you don't mind, then it doesn't matter!" When I start to put things into perspective, a lot of the usual BS that would make me crazy no longer bother me. Hope this helps!

I guess i have some form of metal issues - regarding anxiety depression?

bipolar disorder. I am soo fustrated with myself. Its hard 2 keep going when u constantly get stuck or go backwards after u had some progress... The enviornment in which i have 2 live, due 2 the fact Im not working, is not helpful its awful - 2 say the least. Its like i have my own issues and feelings i have 2 deal with ... then i have ppl around me who r negative and miserable and angry. The negative energy is directed towards me no matter what.
When u get stuck within urself - how do u cope or what do u say 2 urself 2 start a challenge? I mean if i have a problem with in myself i dnt direct it toward any1. I wouldnt want 2 hurt some1s feelings if it really has nothing 2 do with them.
Tnx much.=)

Answers: You are a sensitive individual. These other people are negative and toxic. I refer to them as human vampire, as they suck the life force out of you.

You will have to learn to steel yourself and not absorb any of their negativity directed your way. Pity them for being stupid and ignorant, but don't have a knee-jerk reaction and get upset. See their behavior for what is is and the move on.

If you feel you're stuck, concentrate on only one thing that you would like to do and start doing it. It will have a snowball effect, and you will find yourself doing more and becoming unstuck. Keep plugging away. If you fall backwards, get up, brush yourself off, and start again. That's how it's done.

Again, do not allow the others to upset you. You have the power within yourself to either let others control you or not. Make yourself the one in control.

Brooklyn - I don't know anything about bipolar disorder, but I do know a lot about anxiety and depression. Anxiety is just another word for FEAR. And depression is just another term for emotional overload.

Please know, EMOTIONS (like anxiety and depression) are ENERGIES IN MOTION in our bodies. Emotions are meant to be FULLY FELT and then released.

Every time you don't allow yourself or you aren't allowed to fully experience an emotion, to feel it, and to move through it, the energy of that emotion becomes stopped and blocked in your body. It remains blocked until you go back and re-experience that emotion. Then the energetic block is freed and cleared. Virtually all of our physical ailments come from energetic blocks in our bodies, energetic patterns that are connected to our emotional patterns

One good way to release blocked emotions is by using EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) or Emotional Tapping. In EFT you apply gentle acupressure tapping to specific body points to release blocked emotions. EFT is easy to learn (you can learn the basics in 15-30 minutes). You can use EFT anytime, anywhere for any emotional or physical issue. One basic round of EFT takes about one minute to complete. EFT works quickly and painlessly.

Please download the FREE EFT Instructional manual from the EFT website (www.emofree.com). Also, please watch the FREE Introductory video. Check out the section on "Anxiety/Depression" under the "What is EFT" button.

There is another EFT website, Tapping.com, which offers 14 FREE EFT Instructional videos (5-10 minutes each). You can learn EFT in a couple of minutes and apply it to your life today.

I learned EFT last year and now use it everyday for everything. EFT really works, If you use EFT for a couple of minutes every day, you will find your anxiety and depression easing.

Before I start to talk I must tell you that whatever you are going through definitely isn't Bipolar Disorder, so get that idea out of your head.

Anyways, I would consider going to therapy or group concealing so you can get your feelings out the healthy way and possibly fix them.

Good luck, and I hope this helped!

I've never used any drugs ('cept booze), and now I am a raging Ambien addict. I just tool a handful, again!

Has anyone else battled addiction to Ambien?

Answers: My mom was hooked on it for a long time and what was worse is she occasionally drank with them. She would be almost comatose after a half an hour and it was very scary. We encouraged her to quit so she stopped by taking a different brand prescribed by her doctor and hasn't been like that since. Be very care full with those things and never take more that one of anything! I lost friends who did that and it's not a pleasant way to go!

Well, I'd say that it's a good thing that you haven't taken any other drugs (especially the hard core ones) because you'd be pretty bad off by now!

I didn't even know that Ambien was a drug that people abuse!?! All I can say is that you probably need to talk to professionals instead of asking people on here. The majority of these people on here are probably druggies too. Good luck!

Ambian is not very effective for helping you with your problems now. Get some professional help. Ambian is kinda like abusing acetaminophen.

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