people keep asking about depression and what to do about it. I know that you could look on here and know what to do with out asking. so please tell my why.
Answer:
Because we like to know that there are other people with the same thing.
Asking is easier than looking. If you have a good link or at least a link to another yahoo question and answers, then send it.
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Why do people keep answering questions with "go see a doctor"?
I'm pretty sure most people asking these questions are here to find other resources than seeing a psychologist. So why do people keep replying with "Go to a shrink"? That just seems so redundant. The fact is, if you feel like cutting yourself, then there is obviously something wrong. So why tell them to go see a doctor, when you could give a real answer and share a personal story that is similar to the question at hand? Cause for all to. People are here for answers, not for advice.
Answer:
to be honest its the easiest thing for people to say. they get points for answering while also feeling like theyve helped. its like a placebo. personally i think that if they write it they dont understand the situation and should be barred form answering anyway but thats just me...
People like that just want their two points. Some are just snotty people who enjoy acting like you're an idiot for asking here instead of going to the doctor. I just ignore them.
Sounds like you need to see a doctor...
how do we know what is wrong with someone? see a DR is sound advise when someone asks a dumb ? like "I think my mom is having a stroke, how can i help" DUHHHH
that is why, you people are too dumb to know
I hear ya. It grates my onion, too. I also wish people would relax, be of some help, be nice and try to have a heart. And if anyone feels like cutting, they need to call a friend, don't be alone, get out of the house, go for a walk, try to use that energy for anything other than cutting. Some people think saying "go to the doctor" is like tapping you on the head with a magic wand...gee...why didn't I think of that? duh.
Well then, if one has problems first one must admit it. Then second talk to someone about it. But mostly if someone is suicidal or has suicidal ideation it is best they consider talk to a doctor of some sort.
I like advise and answers. People just want another point of veiw.
When a person is "stuck in their problem", they will often look past the most obvious of ways to successfully address their problem, either not thinking of it as a valid or serious problem.
Some people fear seeing "a professional" who has studied how to successfully address their problem.
For a life-threatening or safety-threatening or addictive problem there is more at stake than a quick question of "how do you change a tire" It would be irresponsible to give an authoritative answer in such a case, without letting him know that "I am not a Dr., you should see one" for this problem.
In some cases, people can be blind to the intensity of their need. (As was my case in a Domestic Violence situation and in a Mental Health situation) The person's reasoning abilities may be impaired due to their stress level, or functioning. It took a number of people to tell me to leave the situation before the message and the reason sunk into my thinking process, and became MY DECISION. I literally could not see the answer to addressing my problems for myself.
I know that if it could happen to me, there are others out there who have difficulty in the midst of their own problems, and they need to be told to "go see ...." who can help you.
The reason is because it would be the appropriate action to take.
We out in cyberspace cannot reasonably evaluate you. You may not be seeing or cognizant of all symptoms. We cannot prescribe you medications if you need them, an through the computer we cannot offer any sort of hands on assistance.
I find it more incredible that people who have seen their doctor get on here and expect to get better advice from a bunch of strangers.
People who answer this way have likely NEVER had health problems. You and I both know that people who post health questions are likely already seeking the ongoing advice of a or many doctor(s). Some people who have never been *really* sick can't understand that doctors don't work miracles, that sometimes many doctors are needed, and that sometimes sickness is an ongoing, unrelentless process. They don't know about the deperation, the pain, and the frustration associated with not being diagnosed, not being treated effectively, how you can lose people who you thought really cared before you got sick...
It's just ignorance, my friend. Try and see where it's coming from and take solace in the fact that you are a rare commodity, able to understand much of what other people obviously can not and take for granted every day.
In cases where people asking questions actually haven't been to a doctor, see HOPE'S answer. She is right on the mark!!
Because if many people say do see at doctor the people asking the question may listen to the many and go see a doctor.. besides many people here really need to see professional help!!
Answer:
to be honest its the easiest thing for people to say. they get points for answering while also feeling like theyve helped. its like a placebo. personally i think that if they write it they dont understand the situation and should be barred form answering anyway but thats just me...
People like that just want their two points. Some are just snotty people who enjoy acting like you're an idiot for asking here instead of going to the doctor. I just ignore them.
Sounds like you need to see a doctor...
how do we know what is wrong with someone? see a DR is sound advise when someone asks a dumb ? like "I think my mom is having a stroke, how can i help" DUHHHH
that is why, you people are too dumb to know
I hear ya. It grates my onion, too. I also wish people would relax, be of some help, be nice and try to have a heart. And if anyone feels like cutting, they need to call a friend, don't be alone, get out of the house, go for a walk, try to use that energy for anything other than cutting. Some people think saying "go to the doctor" is like tapping you on the head with a magic wand...gee...why didn't I think of that? duh.
Well then, if one has problems first one must admit it. Then second talk to someone about it. But mostly if someone is suicidal or has suicidal ideation it is best they consider talk to a doctor of some sort.
I like advise and answers. People just want another point of veiw.
When a person is "stuck in their problem", they will often look past the most obvious of ways to successfully address their problem, either not thinking of it as a valid or serious problem.
Some people fear seeing "a professional" who has studied how to successfully address their problem.
For a life-threatening or safety-threatening or addictive problem there is more at stake than a quick question of "how do you change a tire" It would be irresponsible to give an authoritative answer in such a case, without letting him know that "I am not a Dr., you should see one" for this problem.
In some cases, people can be blind to the intensity of their need. (As was my case in a Domestic Violence situation and in a Mental Health situation) The person's reasoning abilities may be impaired due to their stress level, or functioning. It took a number of people to tell me to leave the situation before the message and the reason sunk into my thinking process, and became MY DECISION. I literally could not see the answer to addressing my problems for myself.
I know that if it could happen to me, there are others out there who have difficulty in the midst of their own problems, and they need to be told to "go see ...." who can help you.
The reason is because it would be the appropriate action to take.
We out in cyberspace cannot reasonably evaluate you. You may not be seeing or cognizant of all symptoms. We cannot prescribe you medications if you need them, an through the computer we cannot offer any sort of hands on assistance.
I find it more incredible that people who have seen their doctor get on here and expect to get better advice from a bunch of strangers.
People who answer this way have likely NEVER had health problems. You and I both know that people who post health questions are likely already seeking the ongoing advice of a or many doctor(s). Some people who have never been *really* sick can't understand that doctors don't work miracles, that sometimes many doctors are needed, and that sometimes sickness is an ongoing, unrelentless process. They don't know about the deperation, the pain, and the frustration associated with not being diagnosed, not being treated effectively, how you can lose people who you thought really cared before you got sick...
It's just ignorance, my friend. Try and see where it's coming from and take solace in the fact that you are a rare commodity, able to understand much of what other people obviously can not and take for granted every day.
In cases where people asking questions actually haven't been to a doctor, see HOPE'S answer. She is right on the mark!!
Because if many people say do see at doctor the people asking the question may listen to the many and go see a doctor.. besides many people here really need to see professional help!!
Why do people have to move away from there best friends never to even hear them again?
i was born here in kansas but ive lived i south dakota all my life and just resently we moved back here in kansas and i havent even heard there voices scince that day i moved away. and the only way i keep from breaking down every waking moment is to keep my feelings hidden. but just resently was the anaversery of that day and i couldent do it anymore i just broke down in front of every body and i just couldent stop crying. i had to let out all of the tears keeped in over the peroid of 1 year and i just couldent do it any more. gfraet im crying again well i got to go before i drowned the computer. if anyone can help please answer my question an give my any help you can give
~deep deep in love~
Answer:
You sound depressed.
My suggestion is to call them, try to contact them on the internet, write them... You know? Other than that, all I can say is talk about it and try to make new friends.
I am missing something here..., you obviously have a computer so you could initiate communication with an e-mail. I imagine there are phones where you lived so someone could call you, or you could call them...Are you very young? This kind of thing happens when you think that kids are your very best friends, and then move. That's why you need to make new friends. Let go of the past, young or old. And cheer up,meeting new people is fun.
Life is full of change and sometimes things happen that you don't want to happen.
The trick is to play the hand your dealt the best you can and be grateful for what you have.
That makes me mad when people *promise* they'll keep in contact when you/they move and they never do. I don't know why they do it, you just have to make new friends. Only one friend out of all that have moved still keeps in touch with me.
HEY
my best friend, my first trust, moved away wen i was 16, 4 years ago and i was devasted but we are stil in touch, she moved to bury st edmunds from clacton then back near to colchester and then back to bury and now she has gone miles away to lincoln, and i thought bury was far away and that was only 1 hour and half away now wen we go c her we travel for 4 hours
keep in touch, u have to make that efffort, ring ur friends and plan even if its months away, plan to go c them.
i understand america is a big country and mayb goin to c ur mate is even further than i have to go but u can stil ring and send letters email.
talk to sum1 about how ur feelin
u wil make new friends but it seems like ur missn ur ones badly
why havnt u rung them yet im sure theyd love to hear from u
its not as hard as u think havn a long distant best friend, wev dun it wen evry1 sed we cudnt,a nd we were only 16 we usedd to travel to c each other and even now we both av different lives, we both have long term relationships but our guys get on too so its gr8
jus keep ringin them, they wil get used to ur calls and u can have a routine goin with them and it wont feel liek ur even away from them it works honest
~deep deep in love~
Answer:
You sound depressed.
My suggestion is to call them, try to contact them on the internet, write them... You know? Other than that, all I can say is talk about it and try to make new friends.
I am missing something here..., you obviously have a computer so you could initiate communication with an e-mail. I imagine there are phones where you lived so someone could call you, or you could call them...Are you very young? This kind of thing happens when you think that kids are your very best friends, and then move. That's why you need to make new friends. Let go of the past, young or old. And cheer up,meeting new people is fun.
Life is full of change and sometimes things happen that you don't want to happen.
The trick is to play the hand your dealt the best you can and be grateful for what you have.
That makes me mad when people *promise* they'll keep in contact when you/they move and they never do. I don't know why they do it, you just have to make new friends. Only one friend out of all that have moved still keeps in touch with me.
HEY
my best friend, my first trust, moved away wen i was 16, 4 years ago and i was devasted but we are stil in touch, she moved to bury st edmunds from clacton then back near to colchester and then back to bury and now she has gone miles away to lincoln, and i thought bury was far away and that was only 1 hour and half away now wen we go c her we travel for 4 hours
keep in touch, u have to make that efffort, ring ur friends and plan even if its months away, plan to go c them.
i understand america is a big country and mayb goin to c ur mate is even further than i have to go but u can stil ring and send letters email.
talk to sum1 about how ur feelin
u wil make new friends but it seems like ur missn ur ones badly
why havnt u rung them yet im sure theyd love to hear from u
its not as hard as u think havn a long distant best friend, wev dun it wen evry1 sed we cudnt,a nd we were only 16 we usedd to travel to c each other and even now we both av different lives, we both have long term relationships but our guys get on too so its gr8
jus keep ringin them, they wil get used to ur calls and u can have a routine goin with them and it wont feel liek ur even away from them it works honest
Why do people have anxiety and panic attacks? What are they and are they the same thing?
Answer:
Hi!! I suffered from anxiety and panic attacks for over 2 years and I finally cured from this nightmare. Stress is the first responsible for this anxiety or panic attacks. When your anxiety reach certain limits, then you could end with a anxiety or panic attack. You will feel that a train will roll you over while sleeping or just driving to the mall... no reason whatsoever.
According to one theory of panic disorder, the body's normal "alarm system," the set of mental and physical mechanisms that allows a person to respond to a threat, tends to be triggered unnecessarily, when there is no danger. Scientists don't know exactly why this happens, or why some people are more susceptible to the problem than others. In many cases, panic disorder has been found to run in families, and this may mean that inheritance (genes) plays a strong role in determining who will get it. However, many people who have no family history of the disorder develop it. Often, the first attacks are triggered by physical illnesses, a major life stress, or perhaps medications that increase activity in the part of the brain involved in fear reactions.
I was having over three panic attacks (severe) three times a day and always ending up at ER. Finally I received a treatment called "killing the panic ghost" which finally end this nightmare .. of course, along with Zoloft and Klonopin. If you want to receive more information about how I did it you can contact me at : pjrosario_us@yahoo.com.
Since I know how bad could it get and how the nightmare is, I want to help as many people I can to get rid of this.
Anxiety is more like a longer lasting lower key fear. But panic attacks come on more intense and all of a sudden.
There is medication for it if you see a doctor and tell them.
Anxiety and Panic attacks are the same thing. As to 'why' people have them, some would cite a 'chemical imbalance' in the brain, which is an easier way of looking at it - but it isn't a universally acknowledged cause. It's hard to pin-point what causes mental suffering.
I've been suffering from them since I was 16. Some people have different types of attacks (i.e. it effects the chest more then the stomach, or the head, etc...) but my type is that I feel like I'll throw up at any second. My body begins to sweat, I get light headed, my pulse races... Any type of 'unknown' situation, public situation... or pretty much anything beyond leaving my home used to set me off.
realy wouldnt know what is a panic attack i could say the mind is very powerfull did you know that if you concentrate hard enough you can make your headache go away and if you lie in the complete darkness and concentrate on monsters i garanty you will see and i also believe that if you try hard enough you will be able to calm your self .a start would be to forget not think or dare to imagine any of your BIIILLLSSS.
Okay - I have both, so will try and explain from my experience. Anxiety is when a person suffers from symptoms of nervousness, fear, worry and its kind of all lumped together, but can come out in different ways. Causes, these things have all kinds of triggers. Me, I had a lot of stress and problems in my life - unacceptably high level - and a lot went wrong before it started to come out. It began with feeling light headed, then with shaking legs, shaking hands, panic feelings - but all of these things were triggered by external factors in my life at the time - rapid heart beat, chest pain, nightmares, around this time I started to fall back on alcohol and as a result became an alcoholic for almost seven years. About a year after the symptoms began I had a severe panic attack - I simply felt like I couldnt breathe and it was as if a pillow was over my face. It was terrifying, because it kept recurring and I became agoraphobic because of it - afraid to go out or far from home because the first attack was so traumatic I thought I was going to die. My gp at the time was useless. A few years later I changed to another one, he prescribed me anti anxiety medication which I can now take to prevent attacks, or on the onset of an attack. This has made a huge difference in my life, and the drinking is over, too. The two were only linked because I used the alcohol to calm me and surpress the panic but it just gave me another problem in the long run. Today I still get them, but I have it under control and if I take puills I can get out a bit more but the only place I really feel safe is at home, maybe I'll always feel that way because this kind of illness leaves scars. But the main thing is im getting on with my life as best as I can. I think the anxiety and the panic are linked, sort of in a circle - stress makes you anxious, anxiety induces panic, which induces panic attack feelings - then you live in fear of another attack which increases anxiety levels. The key I have found to dealing with it is to keep on living and if I get a bad day, I know theres a better one around the corner. Its not the kind of illness you can allow to get the better of you, because its a nasty thing to have and if it gets a hold of you, unless you fight it, then it can wreck your life. The more I do, the more I try and do new things, go out more etc, even if its hard at the time, I find afterwards the symptoms ebb away a little. If I stay indoors for several days I have to push myself to go out again. It really is a case of keep going and keep the bad stuff at bay and its an ongoing effort which sometimes makes me exhausted, but I consider myself over the worst of it. It's an illness that takes a long period of time to develop, sometimes years. And it takes just as long to get well again.
hello,
From my understanding, a panic attack is caused by a "disregulation" of serotonin or perhaps another brain chemical. Sometimes stress can subconciously trigger them, sometimes not. I once had a therapist tell me that it's the body's way of releasing steam for certain people, much like a person may develop a migraine headache under pressure unexpectedly, or perhaps may have an eyelid tic. I hope this helps.
Saturday, October 31, 2009
Why do people go to hypnotherapy and whay are they so quick to recommend it?
Why are people so quick to recommend hypnotherapy to other people for everything? Most people that seek help from a professional for mental issues are very vulnerable. Why then go to somebody that you don't know or trust and let them have complete control of your mind? Other than using it for quiting smoking or losing weight, why do it?
Answer:
It won't give some one "control of your mind" but hypnosis does leave you very open to suggestion (which is why it sometimes works) and eager to please. That is why there have been cases of false memories being created by hypnosis. On the other hand, some people claim it has helped them, so I suppose, like anything else, it is just a matter of personal choice.
Hypnotherapy will not give anyone complete control of your mind. I think you need to do more research into what it actually is.
Answer:
It won't give some one "control of your mind" but hypnosis does leave you very open to suggestion (which is why it sometimes works) and eager to please. That is why there have been cases of false memories being created by hypnosis. On the other hand, some people claim it has helped them, so I suppose, like anything else, it is just a matter of personal choice.
Hypnotherapy will not give anyone complete control of your mind. I think you need to do more research into what it actually is.
Why do people drink when they are under stress?
Answer:
Actually I'm not sure. If I'm feeling stressed I find a drink makes it worse-- alcohol seems to bring a feeling of sadness. So no, not a good thing to do when you're trying to solve a problem. But avoid caffeine too.
To temporarily give the brain a break from focusing on the stressors.
Not everyone drinks when their stressed. I smoke when I'm stressed, some people eat, etc.. I'm not a dr., but I think it's just a coping mechanism. Even though it's not a very good, since it can get out of hand.
thats the only way they know how to cope with the problem at hand
Why do people develop eating disorders?
Answer:
I had an eating disorder, I can tell you.
It's the issue with you feel the need to be skinny, you watch TV and see all these models and it freaks you out until you starve yourself or puke.
It also has to do with peer pressure and friend. My best friend is a size 2, she never puts pressure on me though, never has, but I was jealous, I wanted to be that small.
It all in what parents say too, my parents used to say that I wasn't as skinny as they were and it made me feel really bad about myself.
Its in the mind and all the surroundings. I was scared and felt like I was an outcast. Its a hard thing to deal with and over come. But its all in the self image and what I had to see everyday. Now with my friends I am proud to be back to a size 7 and I think models are sickening.
they feel like sh*it
peer pressure, seeing celebrities thin, wanting attention, teasing about weight, etc
in the family
they just can not help it
personal problems, stress, financial hardships.
they they suck at life
Getting teased about their weight often makes them develop an ED, seeing thin celebrities on TV makes them want to look like that, seeing a distorted body image of themselves, to gain control.
I would think low self esteem or trauma. Maybe a chemical imbalance.
Because they feel bad about themselves.
IDK
Usually it's because they feel inferior to others. They have low self esteem, so when they actually get thin they don't realize it b/c they're so used to hating themselves so they continue to loose weight, not realizing they're suffering a mental break-down.
Before they know it, they're in the hospital having almost died from kidney failure and low-potassium levels, but even this is not a wake-up call for some so those people die.
In the end it's due to societal pressures mixed with unbalanced brain activity.
ha i've got one so i can answer this real well. you see, we look at ourselfs differently then other people and when looking at myself i see this huge girl standing there and it disgusts me, and i am overweight, i know it, i'm like 5'3'' and i weigh a freaking 108 pounds, but i see myself as more over weight then i actually am, so my docter said, and i think i started because i saw all these beautiful celebraties that were like 95 pounds and they're taller than me, and i dont know, us eating disordered people are messed up, DO NOT start making yourself throw up, do it healthier, i meant to do it just till i reached like 90 pounds, but now i cant freaking stop, it just keeps coming up =[
bulimia runs in my family and now i have it for 4 yrs. now
Eating disorders all come about for different reasons. I believe that most are actually about control and self worth.
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