mental disorder

Break Depression's Grip

...  psychologically as well as spiritually healing in that it lifts the burdens of a … Read more on Patheos (blog) Canadian prison for mentally ill inmates called inadequate The facility houses prisoners with schizophrenia, major depression and other mental disorders sent there after the Kingston Regional Treatment Center was shuttered last fall. Catherine Latimer, executive director of the John Howard Society of Canada … Read more on UPI.com Tags: the kings, treatment center, mental disorder, mental disorders, major depression ...

Is There a Link Between Seizures and Bipolar Disorder?

Question by sanaid71: Is there a link between seizures and bipolar disorder? Best answer: Answer by sisno unless you self medicate and start detoxing Answer by perplexeda lot of bi-polars are put on seizure meds but not because they have seizures, they take them for antidepressant properties. so do people with all forms of depression. Add your own answer in the comments!     Bipolar Disorder and Suicide – As many as 1 in 5 people living with Bipolar Disorder attempt suicide. HealthyPlace.com Medical Director, Dr. Harry Croft delves into Bipolar Disorder and su… Read more... ...

Bipolar Medication?

Question by Gemini: Bipolar medication? Okay say I know this person who i s taking Topamax for their Bipolar disorder. They seem to be doing better after a month and a half, but are getting more aggressive at times. they don’t have typical bipolar symptoms, manic/depressive episodes, more manic/normal/ manic/MANIC episodes. They don’t have insurance, are seeing a mental health professional, but not of much help with the medications. Does anyone out there know much about these meds, something that could be added to the Topamax for a better outcome maybe? Also this person is very bright student, to be a nurse practioner. Studies are difficult and medication “trials” make mind too cloudy for school. Can anyone offer advice? Okay this person is very close to me,and I am getting tired of helping with expenses from expensive drugs that the physician says “lets try this next.” Then it turns out that it just makes her up for two to three days on end like a  ...

Life Center Drug & Alcohol Rehabilitation Centers

  Life Center Drug & Alcohol Rehabilitation Centers – Life center Is a Live in 12 step rehabilitation center for alcoholics and drug users. The ribbon cutting is the opening of a womens live in program for disab…   by cafemama Doncaster sister's bungee tribute Shelley died earlier this month from pneumonia, aged 33, after battling drug and alcohol addiction for most of her adult life. She leaves … She was in a coma two years ago with pneumonia, but got through it and went into rehab. However … Kayleigh … Read more on Doncaster Today Read more... ...

Is Seeing a Therapist Considered “Outpatient Treatment”?

by Governor Neil Abercrombie Question by ?: Is seeing a therapist considered “outpatient treatment”? Best answer: Answer by itsamylynnYes it is. Anything that does not acquire you to be “admitted” and stay over night is outpatient treatment. Answer by LiTInpatient treatment is something you want to avoid at all costs. They will grab you, throw you down to the ground, hold you down in spread eagle fashion and inject you in the buttocks with a high dose of Haldol. It will make you fat, weak, depressed, impotent, unable to talk, think or move properly, and unable to experience pleasure. They will also force you to undergo electroshock treatment, and strap you to a bed. Read more... ...

Do I Have Some Type of “certain” Anxiety Disorder?

Question by buttafly: Do I have some type of “certain” anxiety disorder? Is this some type of disorder? I don’t know how to drive on the Interstate! I’m frightened out of my wits! Actually, I’m starting to have reoccuring dreams about me having brushes with death while driving on the Interstate. I can drive fine on the regular streets. What is really interesting is that my direction sense is HORRIBLE. And so, everytime I need to go somewhere new, my mom has to literally drive me there and show me. I don’t know my street signs, I don’t know the east, west, south, north parts of town. Something is wrong with me. Is this some type of disorder?? Read more... ...

Punishment…treatment Center, or JAIL?!?

Question by harmony: Punishment…treatment center, or JAIL?!? My friends brother was arrested 2 months ago on some serious charges…in New York State. He seems to think that he is going to get off with going to a treatment center and avoid anymore jail time. He is a sever alcoholic who has had 1 prior DWI. He was drunk and drove through a 35 mph zone and 92 mph, dodged police and pulled into a parking lot to “hide.” When he realized it was a dead end, he smashed into 5 cars including a police cruiser trying to leave. He resisted arrest, and tried fighting with police officers. He only has a public defender, not a great laywer. I seriously think he is going to prison for at LEAST 1 year. Here are his charges…. Read more... ...