Any help for chronic suicidal ideation? Assertive community treatment? Other ideas, when meds & ECT fail?
Q. I have exhausted all my treatment options for bipolar disorder - have honestly tried over 2 dozen meds, alone and in combinations, and ECT (electroshock) and they have all failed or made me worse or I am allergic to the meds etc. ( this is over a period of 15 years - not short term med trials). I have severe depression in the morning nearly every day, and for the entire day about half the time and I just can't take it anymore - my situation clearly became hopeless when my last ditch effort, ECT, failed. That's supposed to help 80% of people, and for me, I can just tack that on as more PTSD to get over - I woke up from anasthesia in terror, not remembering why I was there, and lost almost all my memories from 2008, except for that terror,… [cont.]
Asked by gardensallday - Fri Apr 2 17:42:40 2010 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I suffered unresponsive bipolar disorder for thirty some years, and it is hell. It's really hard to get from day to day if you keep looking at the large picture, I Iearned to live from one day to the next, I lived in the now and would not consider even tomorrow, it tends to take care of itself until you get there. You must focus on what is good in your life right now, not two hours from now, not tomorrow certainly not what has happened in the past, but right now. Your home sounds lovely, appreciate it. Your husband loves you, focus on that. Find whatever it takes inside yourself to keep on keeping on... because one day, something will happen, and you will start getting better. I waited thirty years, and then they tried me on a new… [cont.]
Answered by essentiallysolo - Fri Apr 2 17:55:10 2010

Does anyone get involuntary 1sec 2secs headshakes? Cause? Cure? Treatment?
Q. does anyone get head shakes? (similar to head shakes males some times get after peeing) not the body shaking, just your head shaking/jerking a little. at most 1.5-2 seconds long. i get them some times mostly during the day time when i'm relaxed. so, only when i'm conscious, not when i'm asleep. so it's not a sleeping disorder. but i can get them before falling asleep and maybe conscious enough to wake from a lucid dream, but not during sleep. it gets triggered when accessing memory, not any particular memory (so it rules out any past traumas), just the act of trying to recall memory. i've done some research online and the closest physical symptom matching my case is from tourette syndrome / tics. but motor tics mainly occur in kids and… [cont.]
Asked by Qwerty - Thu Sep 20 10:43:30 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. "Immediately preceding tic onset, most individuals are aware of an urge that is similar to the need to sneeze or scratch an itch. Individuals describe the need to tic as a buildup of tension which they consciously choose to release, as if they "had to do it". [...] The actual tic may be felt as relieving this tension or sensation, similar to scratching an itch." it's motor tics that you exhibit. it happens in adults and children. there is no cure for it so far but some treatments include the use of anti-psychotic drugs. but i wouldn't recommend using drugs. some tics are triggered by stress so try not to be anxious and therapeutize your daily life. sometimes adhd drugs may have caused tics. have you ever had them? see a therapist and tell… [cont.]
Answered by Ozzy - Mon Sep 24 21:09:40 2007

I'm "puzzle" to 2 neurologists; can't find cure nor treatment to my body's jerking. Heard of such a thing?
Q. For over a year, I've suffered a condition called myoclonus, a involuntary jerking of the body related to illnesses such as epilepsy, Parkinson's and Alzheimers. My problem has not been diagnosed as any usual complaint for which myoclonus is a symptom. My neurologist will only say I am a "puzzle." He sent me to specialist at a university health center, and he will only say I'm a "puzzle," too. Not that either is giving up on me. I began to have more severe jerks, as if shocked by electricity; it throws my body about in my chair, at my desk, or in my car. The doctor finally ordered brain scans. Now the specialist has ordered three special tests, and come back in four months. Medicine is not helping. It either has too many side effects or… [cont.]
Asked by Nightwriter21 - Fri Jul 13 05:12:03 2007 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I had that so bad I would try to disguise the jerking as allergy sneezing or not go out in public at all. It was like I was being slapped on the left side of my face. My right arm would jerk like I was trying to block a punch. It was relentless. I was misdiagnosed by a psychiatrist as having Post Traumatic Stress Disorder from my job as a crime reporter for a NYC tabloid and given tranquilizers. They made the myoclonic - and other seizures - much worse. I went to an epileptologist - not a neurologist - and after testing was adequately medicated. The jerking stopped. It was all too familiar to him; they weren't "puzzled" by my symptoms at all. I'm on meds now and I never have that reaction anymore. The jerking was just one… [cont.]
Answered by mark s - Fri Jul 13 09:48:38 2007

What does this part of the MI Gun law mean?
Q. What does this part of the MI Gun law mean? What does this part of the MI Gun law mean? To obtain a license to carry a concealed pistol, a statement by the applicant regarding whether he or she has a history of mental illness that would disqualify him or her from receiving a license to carry a concealed pistol and authorizing the concealed-weapon licensing board to access the mental health records of the applicant relating to his or her mental health history. The applicant should not have been found guilty although he or she is mentally ill of any crime and has not offered a plea of not guilty of or been acquitted of any crime by reason of insanity. The applicant has never been subject to an order of involuntary commitment in an inpatient… [cont.]
Asked by Hector - Mon Nov 2 09:43:59 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Well, it's pretty clear, but let me boil it down. If you're crazy, they won't give you a concealed carry permit.
Answered by Teekno - Mon Nov 2 09:47:32 2009

Does "Bed-wetting" occur when a person becomes a liberal ?
Q. Nocturnal enuresis (NE), the involuntary passing of urine during sleep after the age at which bladder control would normally be anticipated, is a widespread and potentially disabling disorder for liberals. The treatment of NE constitutes several approaches and its pathophysiology remains unsolved. Careful consideration should be given to the work-up of NE since there may be concurrent symptoms that require attention either before or in conjunction with the treatment. Patient/family education and a cooperative approach usually produce the most favorable results in treating NE. Constipation and/or encopresis (fecal incontinence) is a significant factor relating to nocturnal enuresis and incontinence in general.
Asked by Heroic Liberal - Fri Aug 18 13:13:14 2006 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Yes. It Does. Fecal matter also comes out of your mouth when you become a liberal.
Answered by brantibrooks1 - Fri Aug 18 13:18:55 2006

Treatment for Involuntary Celibacy?
Q. Hello to everybody! I am 27 years old and until now I had no real girlfriend, my only attempt coming to a sudden after about a week but I never crossed the boundary of just holding hands and the occasional (quite rare) kiss. I just do not have the necessary social skills to get a girlfriend. To make a long story short, after reading some articles on the internet, I came to the conclusion that I suffer from what is called "Involuntary Celibacy" and that means that despite all my efforts I will never be capable of fixing my problem (on my own) and I will surely die alone. For more information on this condition follow the link below: My problem is aimed at someone preferably with some background in psychology or human sexuality. The… [cont.]
Asked by adiman83 - Fri Jul 2 08:10:26 2010 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

Involuntary Twitch of Lower Eyelid. What is the treatment?
Q. Looking exactly like this: . What would be the treatment? I used to take Thiamine, helped a bit but not any more.
Asked by Mick - Mon Jan 12 23:02:25 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Someone on that link suggested potassium. So try bananas. Or some of these other foods: And I get them when I'm stressed (lack of sleep too) and/or overdo the caffeine. Even if you don't drink much of it, maybe you're super-sensitive to it. So cut all of it out for awhile and see what happens. And get the proper amount of sleep every night. Reduce your workload, or whatever is stressing you. If it doesn't stop, I guess see a doctor.
Answered by CommaGirl - Tue Jan 13 00:44:55 2009

Want to try your hand at a behavioral puzzle?
Q. Consider the following patient. A patient is presented suffering from apparently uncontrollable movements of his own body. The patient insists these movements are totally involuntary. These movements occur at random, and affect the full motor spectrum (from facial details to full body movements). The most frequently noted movements occur in the face, feet, and hands. These movements interfere with basic tasks, such as eating. The patient is male, 8 years old, with no prior history of psychiatric difficulties. He is an only child of a wealthy family. The family is deeply religious and socially conservative. The child receives appropriate levels of attention, and is generally high functioning. The patient has no history of brain… [cont.]
Asked by sctag1015 - Thu Jul 17 17:48:29 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. (This seems more medical than psychiatric). I assume this is a figurative, not literal case study? Probable Diagnosis: Rheumatic fever (as a result of untreated strep throat) (Also rule out Epilepsy) Treatment: Antibiotic and anti-inflammatory medications
Answered by Shannon - Thu Jul 17 18:03:58 2008

How long have you been in treatment? Has it helped at all?
Q. Ive been in treatment for a bit over 13 years now, im 19, and i wouldnt say its gotten better, but kinda more stabalized. Even on my medication i still get alot of relapses of depression, and my psychosis is still a factor in my life as well as my insomnia and involuntary twitching. How long have you been getting help? medications, hospitalizations, counselors, what all have you done? ive done everything! lol :) Mad World- i like reading other peoles ramble lol :). I cant afford it either though. luckily i go to a community mhmr where my services are free, for a case worker and psychiatrist, but the meds arent, and neither are my hospitalizations, and im in tons of debt now :(
Asked by Gabe - Thu Oct 16 08:42:22 2008 - - 6 Answers - 1 Comments

A. I'm 28 and started getting help for what everyone thought was depression. The very first ad i ever took was prozac. But, that didn't help so they kept putting me on other things (effexor, paxil, zoloft, you name it... i tried it). After exhausting all ad meds and many counselors, a gp of mine said he thought i was bipolar and i really needed to get checked out by a psychiatrist. Luckily, I was finally properly diagnosed at 24 and have been on meds ever since. I wish i could afford talk therapy too, but with my meds and psychiatric appointments, it has gotten so expensive. So, for now I am just taking meds and seeing my psychiatrist regularly. I have been in and out of treatment centers and what I don't understand is why it took… [cont.]
Answered by NONAME - Thu Oct 16 09:06:22 2008

What Rights Does an 18 yr. old Have Regarding Involuntary Commitment to a Psychiatric Hospital?
Q. Can someone who is 18 years old with an eating disorder be placed in a treatment facility/mental health hospital against her will? What rights would she have? Thanks in advance
Asked by Giggles-for-life - Tue Jan 5 20:18:44 2010 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. in Florida its called the baker act not sure what it is in other states or if its all the same, here is some information * What is a Baker Act? A Baker Act is a means of providing individuals with emergency services and temporary detention for mental health evaluation and treatment when required, either on a voluntary or an involuntary basis. * How are voluntary and involuntary Baker Act Admissions different? A voluntary Baker Act is when a person 18 years of age or older, or a parent or guardian of a person age 17 or under, makes application for admission to a facility for observation, diagnosis or treatment. An involuntary Baker Act is when a person is taken to a receiving facility for involuntary examination when… [cont.]
Answered by bbkb - Tue Jan 5 20:36:59 2010

Involuntary Screeching Noise??? HELP!!!?
Q. I have had a nonstop headache for 3 years and have tried every med on the market and none of them had any effect. So I was put in the hospital to have DHE IV treatment. And not to long after I got out of the hospital I started making a very high pitch involuntary, uncontrollable, screeching/screaming noise. I can't feel it coming and cannot control it. When I tell the doctors they just say mmmhm like I'm crazy. It seems to happen more often after I eat but does happen at other times to. (I forgot that I have had MRI's CT's Spinal taps and every other test known to man) If you no of anyone that has anything even remotly similar to this then please please tell me about it. It would mean alot to me if I could have some sort of an idea as to… [cont.]
Asked by XOXO - Sat Jan 24 09:47:34 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. When you make these sounds do you also have some motor movements such as shaking of the head, a twitch with you eyes, a flex of your muscles or arms? You may be looking a petite mal seizures even if you don't have these other symptoms. My advice is to get someone to videotape you after you eat in order to capture what happens - but do it naturally - not staged. Then either take it to your family doc. or go see a neurologist. Good Luck and Hope this Helps
Answered by Inspector Clouseau - Sat Jan 24 12:18:58 2009

Can involuntary commitment in your private medical file prevent your from getting certain degrees or jobs?
Q. If you have previously been involuntarily committed to a mental institution, received treatment, and followed all the necessary steps required for release and subsequent deferment programs - can the presence of this involuntary commitment in your private medical record disqualify you from certain educational programs and or professional working environments, despite the fact that the mental health issues were resolved and treated?
Asked by AlisonN - Sat Jul 3 22:24:17 2010 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Yes. Certain jobs that require high security clearances or are considered high stress (Military fighter pilot comes to mind) will not accept applicants that have been treated for mental health issues (with the caveat that it may depend on the specific issue). It will not be a barrier to most routine jobs.
Answered by jslinderml - Mon Jul 5 17:20:30 2010

is this natural medicine KALI SULPH very effective in the treatment of ear ringing?
Q. i have been experiencing very sharp ear ringing lately and it has been associated with palatal myoclonus a condition that causes involuntary jerky movements in the throat, face and ears. i hope you can help me out. it is driving me nuts!!
Asked by bluesun - Tue Mar 3 11:37:42 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Well here is what kali sulf is used for in Homeopathy, please read it carefully :- kalium sulphuricum potassium Sulphate (Kali sulphuricum) Ailments accompanied by profuse desquamation. Applicable to the later stages of inflammation. Yellow, mucous and serous discharges, profuse and intermittent. Has been found of much use in oxaluria. Head.--Rheumatic headache, beginning in evening. Bald spots. Dandruff and scaldhead. Ears.--Eustachian deafness. Discharge of yellow matter (Hydr). Nose.--Cold, with yellow, slimy expectoration. Nose obstructed. Smell lost (Nat mur). Engorgement of the nasal pharyngeal mucous membrane, mouth breathing, snoring, etc, remaining after removal of adenoids. Face.--Aches in heated room. Epithelioma. Stomach. [cont.]
Answered by Soul Doctor - Tue Mar 3 22:43:04 2009

what is the different between electro static and magnetic field?
Q. there is one cosmo dr product from japan that i am interested to purchase. it's using electro static treatment and claimed to have 1. increse immune system 2. balance hormons 3. regulate involuntary nerves system 4. increase metabolism 5. cleanse blood. appreciate of someone can enlighten me on how it works/the principle behind it and more importantly is this scientificaly sound? I also wonder if there is any different between magnetic field and electro static field? will wearing say a watch will in anyway interfere with or affect the results in any way? TQ
Asked by natrillyah - Thu Jul 13 08:02:04 2006 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments

A. in terms of impact on health, there is no difference - neither of them do a damned thing - apart from separate fools from money
Answered by Epidavros - Thu Jul 13 08:08:48 2006

involuntary man slaughter.?
Q. there is a case before the courts in ireland at the moment where health service is trying to give twins with severe anemia a blood transfusion as soon as they are born but the parents are jehovas witnesses ad are refusing the treatment .should the parents be charged with man slaughter if the twins die as their action/inaction caused the death.
Asked by JJ N - Thu Apr 24 18:30:40 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Yes. If they are aware of a life threatening condition regarding the children and purposely do nothing about it then the parents should be charged with, what Wisconsin would call "utter disregard for human life". New York calls it 2nd Degree Depraved Indifference Murder if the children die as a result of the parents' decision. Whatever Ireland calls it, I belive that the safety of the children far outweighs the religious beliefs of the parents.
Answered by RLewis - Thu Apr 24 18:40:51 2008

my brother is having invountary movements of eyelids .. more specifically occipitofrontalis muscle ..?
Q. my brother moves his eyelids upwards involuntary (occipito frontalis muscle) .this occurs many times .. even while watching tv or doing any thing or riding vehicle .. is there any treatment for this
Asked by chaitu20032002 - Mon Jul 28 14:24:16 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

Question about prostate cancer?
Q. Does prostate cancer itself cause involuntary weight loss or is this a consequence of the treatment? If any one knows and could point out a good site that discusses this issue, I would greatly appreciate it.
Asked by myrealda - Fri Jan 15 15:07:27 2010 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Yes, prostate cancer patients sometimes suffer from a condition called cachexia. According to the National Cancer Institute, It is estimated that half of all cancer patients experience cachexia, the rapid loss of a large amount of weight along with fatigue, weakness, and loss of appetite. Cachexia is a serious problem among many patients who have advanced cancer. It's common for prostate cancer patients to lose weight during treatment because foods may taste different, or they just may not feel like eating. Here is an excellent website which discusses cachexia and proper treatment for this condition: Hope this helps.
Answered by CancerTruth - Fri Jan 15 15:19:15 2010

does anyone know any alternative health cures/treatment for periodic limb movement disorder?
Q. I was just diagnosed and afraid to take the drug they recommended due to it influencing dopamine levels and potential for hallucinations and severe obsessions with gambling, sex, overeating, and shopping. there are lawsuits against the company for these life wrecking side effects. I have been sleep deprived nearly 25 years and on bipap/cpap for 15 with little abatement of the many health effects. I am finanlly starting to get some of the errors made in treating sleep apnea corrected but it will be in vain if I can't get the PLMD under control. I think they said I did it 175 times in less than 6 hours and weach time disrupts your sleep. I have not been able to find much alternatively since my diagnosis three days ago. I was considering… [cont.]
Asked by janie - Tue Mar 6 01:17:49 2007 - - 3 Answers - 1 Comments

A. drink 3 litres of water a day take ginko biloba mornings when you wake and have a hot bath at night before bed get other bits of your life sorted too (fear of movement?)
Answered by q6656303 - Tue Mar 6 01:21:29 2007

Assisted suicide = medical treatment?
Q. Montana's highest court ruled on Dec. 31 that physicians who help terminally ill patients commit suicide cannot be prosecuted, thus making it the third state in the U.S. to allow the practice. Now the Dutch who legalized it first. Dr. Els Borst, the architect of Holland's euthanasia law, says it was a mistake. Cases of euthanasia in the country have increased and there are allegations of thousands of cases of involuntary euthanasia and dozens of killings of disabled newborns. People have become desensitized and no longer blink an eye at euthanasia, and she feels that is an important point of concern because assisted suicide is now considered to be "medical treatment" in three American states. She is also troubled about the possibility… [cont.]
Asked by Save America - Sun Jan 17 12:31:24 2010 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I will *never* agree with Assisted Suicide being legal, humans are too selfish and there is too much potential for abuse as a result.
Answered by Infernal Disaster - Sun Jan 17 12:39:26 2010

Where can I find the legal statutes for the state of Idaho regarding mental health issues?
Q. Such as involuntary commitment, involuntary treatment, ECT, etc.
Asked by furryshotgun - Wed Nov 1 00:18:12 2006 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. This is a place to start.
Answered by Mark Twain O - Wed Nov 1 20:37:19 2006