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Suggestions? My roommate is having psychotic episodes?

How do I talk to my roomate about getting help or getting out of my house. She is having psycotic episodes. She came home from work the other night crying like a baby. After listening to her I thought I was nuts. She said Ringo Star has found her again, she's serious. She claims he found her in Georgia too. She also stated the bandmembers from the grateful dead were driving up and down our road looking for our house. We live in Hicksville on a dairy, impossible. She proceeded to keep crying while she was telling me they have been stalking her for 25 years, she said they have made her a joke and won't stop. NO she is not on drugs.Her eyes were about ready to pop out of her head like she was in some sort of rage. She missed work the next day, never called in and did it again today. We work for the same company and they are aware that she has been going through an abnormal depression. Shes missed so much work she can't pay all her rent. HELP she believes there is nothing wrong..

Answers: Let me just tell you where I'm coming from;I think psychiatry is a business out to help itself,a juggernaut that strings out children and robs adults of as much problem-solving and Independence as it can,in order to perpetuate our need for it.
Now,that having been said,there are some people who really need it,and your' friend is clearly one of them.She's not just a little strange,she's not just going through a bad stretch,she's DELUSIONAL!She sees people and imagines scenarios that aren't real.She is a danger to herself and everyone around her,a delusional person is capeable of almost anything,you never know what they imagine is happening.She absolutely MUST receive help immediately.The laws work differently in different places,talk to either someone from the police department,or a mental health specialist(phone book).The best case scenario would be if she got help through a private practitioner,that would keep a lot of stuff off her record,but that's secondary.She needs help NOW.Hopefully,she'll one day appreciate what a good friend you're being.Good luck to you both.

Like the others said contact any family she may have. I also suggest you need to have at least one room in your house where you can go in and lock yourself away from her. Make sure you have access to get out of the house from that room. Since she isnt in touch with reality you could be in danger.

The following link may be helpful to you:
http://www.schizophrenia.com/earlypsycho...

I'd tape one of these delusional episodes, as proof, and call 911, the next time it happens (but not where she can see/hear you: cellular mobile call from toilet/bedroom?). She may well suffer from a schizotypal disorder, but expert diagnosis, medication, and therapy is required.

What do you think of the St. John's Wart pills?

Compare St. John's Wart pills to SEREDYN and AMORYN...Do St. John's Wart pills help anyone? Would the other two pills work better?

Answers: tried St JW for several weeks weeks with no results for me. Maybe my depression is too severe. Have been on numerous meds for depression and can't remember all the names of them, but am now on Paxil which works better than most of what I've tried. I don't recognize Seredyn or Amoryn. Best wishes to you.

I tried St. Johns Warts; hoping they would help me with my depression. I took them over a six month period, and I had no noticeable results. It did absolutely NOTHING.

I don't understand why they are used for treating depression?

Maybe they work with some people, but the definely don't work for me!

I've never tried St John's Wort, because I'm on anti-depressants (it's dangerous to combine the two). I think in major depressive disorders the chemical anti deps are a more practical choice. I would think that SJW might be for shorter periods of depression or grief, related to specific events (e.g. a death in the family).

From my reading I've not come across anywhere that SJW is a brilliant miracle cure or anything. I'm not 100% sure. But I think medical studies have shown it has a limited impact.

Do my sister need help?

My sister she's 13 years old and I am very worried about her.For one, she's a bigot.She has a very strong dislike against hispanic people, and my family has no idea where it came from because we are in no way racist.Then she questions My mother and I dozens times a day about the contribution of black people, and if she doesn't hear what she wants she'll cry histerically.She skips school three/four times a day.She says horrible things to me and mother such as I hope you all die" or I hope you get ran over a car, I hope you get cancer" She has no friends, she has no extricirular intrests...My mother is getting tired and is losing hope.What could be causing her to act in such a disruptive nature and what should we do before she gets worse?

Answers: It sounds as if your sister could use some help, and your mother and you could probably benefit from some counseling, too. As mean as she sounds, it's no wonder to me that she has no friends. She is disrespectful and has hate in her heart.

You might want to contact the mental health department for your county or town and see if you can get some help from them. That's what we did when my step-son was having some anger management and suicidal thoughts problems.

Good luck to you and your family. It must be awfully stressful for you and your mother to endure what your sister is dishing out. You seem like you've got a good head on your shoulders, though, and you also seem to have a caring nature. I wish you well.

Maybe the hate for hispanics has something to do with school. Maybe someone who is hispanic is picking on her. She needs to see a therapist. She is only 13 and your mom is her guardian, she should get her some therapy. She needs to talk to someone about her anger.

Does every1 really think suicide is a selfish act? Don't get me wrong..?

If some1 has tons of people out there who do care about them then I can see how it can be selfish. But what if your parents are gone & NO1 & I mean no1 cares. I know of one person who would be doing every1 a public service. Selfish? Maybe. Cowardly: Definitely!

Answers: suicide shouldn't be illegal like it is.
people should be able to decide when they want to die.
i mean.really they shouldn't.
but if they are that pathetic...then let it go.
half the people that talk about suicide are doing it for attention.
hence.ya know?.
stupid ppl posting online questions like.
"should i kill myself?"
those ppl don't have the balls.

I hate to say this, mainly because I used to be depressed and suicidal, but most suicidal people are self-centered. I don't mean that negatively; I just mean that the person is constantly thinking about how HE's bad, HE's worthless, etc. That person doesn't like himself so who else would, then he/she kills him/herself.

It's hard to imagine a person who has no one else who loves him/her. I suppose if somebody really had no one to live for and that person contributed nothing to society, then suicide's probably not a selfish act. But you're right, it is cowardly because that person can TRY to be a better person and be of some worth instead of just giving up on life.

I would not call it selfish. By doing so it sounds like you are just giving them another check in the box.

(I imagine they make a list of stuff and weigh their options)

Every one have troubles ... if everyone wants to suicide just because he/she has problems more than someone else ... then there wouldn't be any human alive right now ... there is always someone having more trouble and problems than another one ... But I think some people need help from others more than other people ...

I'm 28, married, have 2 kids, and I want to be a rockstar. Is this my midlife crisis?

I've actually been involved in music since I was 5, and I am an excellent drummer, in my opinion... :)

Answers: Well...would it involve neglecting your wife and kids, if it is to get out of your resposibilities...Yes...yes it is.

At 28, I should hope it's not a mid-life crisis.

If it is, you might want to consider a more healthy lifestyle.

When I was 6 I told my mom that I wanted to be a famous singer and she told me I had a better chance of becoming a world-renowned, professional linebacker.

Though it's great to strive to achieve your dream of being a musician, know that the chances are that you'll never be able to live out your dream. So many people who are talented and amazing musicians are never recongnized because everyone is too busy listening to crappy music from Akon and reading about Britney Spears. You could try cutting a demo and meeting with producers, but don't quit or slack off on the job you currently have.

It can't possibly be a mid life crisis , not at 28... music is cool and there is nothing wrong with wanting to be a rockstar!
my brother who is 38 also is a music nut... he now D'Js at a local bar on the weekends.
Why don't you hook up with a band and do some side jobs?

How does this make you feel?

More days than not, I feel like I am on a complete rollercoaster. It's usually not one thing, but always seems as if everything in my life is just jumbled together. From work, to home, to family, to friends, I just feel like my very existence is to much for me to handle. If there is anyone out there who can relate, please give me your thoughts about how you cope.

Answers: it sounds like you need to separate all the areas of you life and handle them each as if they were a private little world. Give yourself some quiet time and try to figure which entity is the cause of your getting a ticket for the roller coaster. Are you married, have children, have money or job problems? Maxed out credit cards, or bad credit? Do you have a relationship problem? If you can take each aspect of your life and give it a proverbial checkup and then go to the next, you hopefully will find your problem and will be shocked that it's nothing as bad as you think it is now. If you can't handle it, go for help. I'm in the Miami-Dade, Broward Fl area but there is help all over. The trick is to try to catch your problem because you can't get off the roller coaster.
Asking this question was the first step to a new beginning and I hope,( if possible) I can be of further help to you.Take it day by day and remember that it may be hard work,but you can do it!

I just try to find a few minutes a day to get to a place - if not physical, then just in mind - where I could close my eyes and think of myself, concentrate on myself, on goals and plans, on my past and future.
I could do it even when I am driving - but do not close my eyes! :)

Hey man I know exactly what you mean. You need some you time. take a day off from your friends and socializing. Sit down with your favorite snack and beverage and watch a few movies you've been wanting to see. Somtimes you need to take time out for yourself and just relax. If this does not help than talk to a profesional. You may have depression and in that case maybe some meds would help.
Good louck man , hope you figure things out.

Hope that is a big word when it all going bad.I take a pill but getting out side in the sun or just have a good old cye just mite help.If not see some one how can help with it all.You will have a nice day.

What can i do to boost up my self-confidence?

i'm really upset, and i need advice so badly. this is affecting my daily life now.

Answers: believe in yourself. do the best you can in everything. stop caring too much about what other people think about you, be what you are. improve your social and intellectual skills. meet new people, hang out with friends, spend some time with the family, aquire knowledge on your topics of interest. don't let stresses take over you. do some excercise, have some fun. the situation will change.

Your handle is 'sweet smile.' Be like the Cheshire Cat in 'Alice in Wonderland,' and grow into that smile, but from the inside. Soon, it will infect your spirit, and you will grow more self-assured.

Live your name . . .

Best of luck to you . . .

forget past mistakes
forget past failures
forget everything exept what you are going to do and do it now!

just remember every good things about u, and smile when u look into mirror. everythings gonna be alright, it happens to evey1 :)
cheeeeeeeeeeer up! Life's Good ( hey its not a commercial for LG :))) )

Very simple!
First understand your `self'. Your positive and negatives; strengths and weaknesses; likes and dislikes etc. Work hard on the areas identified for improvement and always think positively. Till you show self respect and ability to take decisions, go a bit slow and do not allow yourself to land in unexpected potholes in life. Be God fearing and pray for your success.
Hay! you have made it and now please go ahead.

I found something that helped me with my self-confidence. Check out the resource. You can search for your particular problem and you'll get a few results. They have excellent programs which I'm sure will help you as well. They're called MindPerk. Maybe you can help someone else next time!

Schizophrenia?

So I have been thinking...do i have Schizophrenia?

I feel always Paranoid and that someones watching me.like even if I have all the windows and drapes closed I think that theres one person looking through a tiny hole at me. I also hear **** at night. I like hear a voice like talking backwards and cant understand it. It's quiet, but I know its not the T.V. or anything cause its like Im hearing it as clearly when I listen to music with headphones. I have also been very angry lately, especially towards my family but after a while I calm down...

Also I have a strange interest in Religion specifically Theistic Satanism.

Answers: I am not sure, but I suggest you get professional help since this is obviously bothering you.

You are demonized. Trust me on this one. Seek spirtual help .
see a born again believer who can cast out demons.

See schizotypal disorders, at http://www.ezy-build.net. (.net.nz/~shaneris) on page 40, but an expert diagnosis is required, so consult a doctor, and ask for a referral, or use the locators in, and read section 1, to find a therapist.

Do you feel like committing suicide but know you don't truly want to?

I feel like to die often but i know i don't truly want to, their are many things in life that's good enough to not die. I just want to escape into another world. A world where i can feel love, comfort and taken care of. If i can't have that then i want mega money so at least i have comfort and not have to work. I want to escape so badly, and only in fantasy i can get what i want. And i never want to wake up and i don't want to die. I have no motivation to do anything. Reality is too hard but i'm coming to accept it.

Answers: believe me im going through the same thing except as for me i see death as my only way out of all of my problems but i hope you find a better way

im so sorry that you feel this way, because i know how it feels too.. like no one understands, and you are living in a world full of heartless people who dont care

i felt dying all the time.. ive tried to commit suicide, but i only passed out, woke up
and thought "why cant i just die?"

but seriously.. im not going to do that again... it feels terrible and its worse than before

u dont deserve it, dont do it please

ever need to talk, email me @ klrox92@yah00.com

Pamma,

I think each of us has felt like you do now. Sometimes you feel blue, the world sucks, you're not really happy, nothing is fun, and you agonize about stuff that seems important today. And most people think about suicide every now and again. But most of us just know (like you do) that things will get better.

The best advice I ever heard. "The good times have to end. But if that is true, then the bad times also have to end." I always live by that rule now. No matter how yucky life is today, there is a chance that tomorrow will be better.

So hang in there. Pretty soon you will be telling another Yahoo questioner that life is okay.

I have recently had that sort of thought too but it happened after my first and last huff on an inhalant. Sometimes I get this dumb feeling in my head that I am going to be stupid for the rest of my life and that I should just end it. This sort of feeling happens about 10% each day. I panic whenever I cannot concentrate and feel all depressed and panicked. But what I do is after school ends I just try to forget about it and have a great time.

Good luck buddy; you just gotta deal with it; remember, as far as we know we have only one life on us and we got to make it precious. I did one stupid thing and I feel f'ed up each day.

Go to ROTTON.COM
and after that go and smoke a joint, you will change your mind. It works for me.

You may be moderately depressed, so see suicidal thoughts, and depression treatments, at http://www.ezy-build.net. (.net.nz/~shaneris) in sections 5, and 2. I advise using the core treatments for depression, taking Omega 3 fish oil supplements, and possibly herbal remedies, and if not significantly improved in a few months, consult your doctor, and ask for a referral.

I have and I'm still going through a similar time in my life, you have taken the first step and that is to talk about it, second you need to seek the help of a health care professional so they can properly treat your problem.

I am getting help for my depression and PTSD but I still don't love myself enough to pull out of my funk but with counseling and therapy I'm starting to put my life back together, that fantasy world that you want is just that a fantasy let it go get help and meld the two together.

I wish you well please get some help, it worked for me and i know it Will work for you.

Have you talked with your doctor lately? And told him/her about how you feel? Sounds like you are going through
major depression. You need professional help. Please see
your doctor.

Stages of depression when loss of a child?

know someone who lost a 27year old child. can this effect his feelings for someone he was deeply in love with to feeling no love at all for them?

Answers: Having lost a child of a similar age, I can tell you that there is no room for anything accept pain for a while. That doesn't mean that the love for you isn't there and won't resurface. It means that the grief has overwhelmed this man, and he needs to be with that - it's really hard to deal with. Others have said that, in particular mentioning how it affects how a person sees the furture.
Also, many parents will try to take blame for the death of a child even though they couldn't possibly have done anything to stop it. In those cases, taking blame is simply one step less painful than feeling the loss.
The first year of losing anyone, especially a child, is very hard - everything goes on without that young person. Holidays and birthdays are the worst.
If you love this man, give him lots of support and lots of room to grieve.

Sometimes, yes. Although I wouldn't say he has fallen out of love, I would venture to say he is just so in mourning right now that the only thing he is thinking about is his loss. People grienve differently. Some for long amounts of time and lots of pain, some can bounce back and leave the pain behind. We all grieve in our own way and there's no way, except maybe counseling, to "bring" someone out of it.

I would say that patience is your best bet right now. Understanding and patience. Try not to judge his feelings for you but understand his grief at losing his child. It's a very difficult thing to go through, and you are getting the bad end of the grief. Try to suggest the counseling, but don't take it personally if he says "no". It may take some time for him to get to that point.

Good luck hon.~

People who lose someone, especially a child often feel like they have lost their ability to love. They sometimes feel like their heart was buried with their child. So yes, it can be difficult for someone to reciprocate love in that situation. It's not that they don't love, they just find it hard to go to a place like that again.
There are a few stages of depression and can last any length of time. It's different for each person.
There's:
Denial or disbelief
Grief
Anger
Sadness
Recovery (By recovery I mean being able to deal with the loss and accept it. Moving on with life but never forgetting.)
Especially with the loss of a child, it always takes the longest healing process.
Hope this helped.

wow...The loss of a child, no matter what age is indescribable. When you lose a parent (at a young age), you're an orphan, when you lose a spouse, you're a widow. When you lose a child, there is no 'word' for that and that alone leaves you feeling so alone. That child represented your future - you saw yourself through that child's eyes. When they are gone, hope is gone. You feel anger, frustration, etc (depending on how the person died, car accident, long illness, etc). Grieving is a personal process that he must go through and it may affect his feelings for others. He will not want to be close to anyone else in fear of not wanting to lose them too. Just be sure to let him know you are still his friend.

Is this a named disorder?

what is it called when someone makes up stories about bad things that have happened to them or exaggerated things to be worse than they really are just to get some sort of reaction or attention from others.

Answers: It's actually not a named disorder, per se, but it is a symptom of a number of mental health issues -- including Münchhausen's By proxy and Borderline Personality Disorder.

Sometimes people who have "missing time" memory lapses will make up a story to try to fill in their hole. They may very well believe their own "story".

This happens in Multiple Personality Disorder

Its not actually a named disorder as the case may be but its have connection with problems ralating to Mental or psychological Personality Disorder which is as a result of stressfull pains experienced.

The figure of speech use to qualify such statement is called Hyperbole which is overstatement. Why most stories are exaggerated is to ensure that the hearer to understand the gravity of the impact of what happened and how grave was the consequence.

The speaker hyperbolized the statement as to get accurate and equal response from the hearer having in mind the likely consequences of what event and its enormity on its victim.

Should I talk to someone?

I have had so much go on in my life, and I'm starting to feel overwhelmed. In the past three years so much has happened. I always feel like I need to be perfect to try and make up for my siblings shortcomings, though I know I don't, and become frustrated when I mess up, spending sleepless nights thinking about everything I've ever done wrong. I feel like my friends are all changing, but I'm not. My step cousin committed suicide, I'm always sick. I would never commit suicide, but I feel like my life is spiraling out of control, and there's nothing I can do to stop it. I can get very depressed at times, but naturally have a reclusive personality. My mom doesn't know how I feel, to her I'm a happy carefree teenager. Both of my siblings are in therapy for various reasons, so I'm worried about the cost. I just don't want to end up like my cousin, which I'm worried I might if my life keeps going in the direction it has. Should I talk to someone, at least a school counselor?

Answers: so she dances, I can feel in your question that your overwhelmed. But know this that its just for this time. Tomorrow or the next day some thing will make you laugh. When you do laugh try to remember what made you do that and keep thinking of whats good around you.
Your mom is most likely overwhelmed every day. She is just hoping that you are the carefree teenager that you seem. I think you should try to talk to her when she is at her quite time. try to find that time and sit down and talk to her. she loves you and will give you good advice. She will be looking for your best interest only.
Becoming a teenager comes with frustrations, overwhelming feeling, depression and feeling that life is out of control. but all these feeling and living thru them is to help you with your adult life.
I feel as thou you are a strong teen and will make a strong adult. Its not easy living thou this but it will pass. We all have highs and lows and some times very lows.
But you have to keep reminding your self that some thing today will make you smile or laugh.
I hope your family will get better, they need you as much as you need them. Love wins in the end.

You might want to consider it. You've got a lot resting on your shoulders right now, so it's okay to feel a little stressed out/depressed. Sometimes you need to just vent out your feelings to someone who will listen; whether it's a counselor or a professional or even just a friend.
It's human to want to communicate problems and feelings to others. Venting is healthy, as long as it doesn't end up in a bloody mess, hehe. I often listen to people vent, and they listen to me and it's a helpful cycle.
If you can't talk to someone, WRITE. Just either get a journal or write on a blog everything you're feeling, ecery word that pops into your head, don't hold back. That sometimes helps to becasue you're getting your thoughts out and releasing your anger/depression/fears, etc.

You really should start eating meat or animal products. It isn't healthy not to. If you don't you are not getting all of your essential amino acids. This is not good for your brain. For example, too little traptophan results in too little serotonin.

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