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Pedophilia is a mental illness. So why don't we treat it like one? Should we not treat them instead of shame them?
People with other severe mental illnesses get help instead of going to prison. But instead we lock up pedophiles where they won't receive any mental help and when they get out they're likely to re-offend.
17 Answers1 day ago - 2Upvotes of all answers to this question
Any solution for social anxiety?
Favourite answer:Good answers were given and dealing with social phobia is challenging. As a suffer of social phobia, I have good and bad days. With all the self-help therapy and treatments its good to have but in reality these feelings may never go away even with medications. I have a sister who's been on anxiety medications for 20 years and she's still a mess. I have not taken any medications and I have had some good moments and of course horrible moments. I have a fear of swallowing. This fear could be from a childhood incident. These answers are good because I have to convince myself that if I can swallow my saliva than there is nothing wrong with me. It takes a few seconds maybe a few minutes to relax and finish my meal even when talking to someone. I get these sudden reflex reactions that I cannot swallow and the panic appears. I get nervous that someone will notice me choking or my face has a fear expression and they will say something about me. I guess you call it make fun of me. Just like right now as I write my thoughts I can feel the swallowing reflex. I am wondering what you may think about who I am dealing with social phobia. I feel as though I want to cry because this is not suppose to be difficult to get over. I do admit I try to challenge my days with going to an open public place and just sit there and see the people walking by me and wonder if they have anxiety like me. The choice of not taking medication could be a result of the fear of swallowing. I know it helps some but if you're anxiety is beyond help all I do is try to make that person comfortable. These are my thoughts about anxiety medication and this could be part of my phobia but if you take it and its suppose to keep you calm for 4-6 hours and you're still anxious during the time frame of taken this medication than what is the use of taking medication. My aunt use to take her medication in halves because she dealt with anxiety. She would be anxious even when we were in a public setting like a restaurant. She would have taken her medication during her meal and she would constantly say something like is my hair okay I feel as though I need to comb it. With my social phobia, I would act as though it wasn't present to help comfort my aunt who was in her 80s. Social phobia is a challenge. It can occur on the bus, train, airplane, malls even at your job maybe at a relatives gathering. Just take one day at a time to over come it.
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Kids bullying me in school for being bipolar and having axienty?
17 Answers4 days ago - 6Upvotes of all answers to this question
Are there any alternative holistic options to treat bipolar disorder?
Favourite answer:Try the Ketogenic diet and stick with it. It improves your gut health tremendously and it's been proven that gut health and mental health are closely related. Keto has helped people who are depressed. Lots of them.
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How come people think that I'm a danger to society cause I'm autistic and planning on running away and living my life as my female alter ego?
So I am autistic and bipolar and I am stuck with an stupid ankle bracelet. I have a plan of cutting it off and just running off and get a sex change and live my life as a woman. I told people about this and they bashed me and called me stupid. They said that I'm a danger to society cause I want to cut it off and go into hiding. How come they think that I'm a danger for planning this ? I already have plans in place already if I want to try this.
9 Answers3 days ago - 1Upvotes of all answers to this question
I really hate my neighbors?
They are all loud and annoying and when I am off of work I can't relax because some jerk is hammering or sawing every dang day
5 Answers2 days ago - 5Upvotes of all answers to this question
How do I stop myself when I stutter?
Favourite answer:People with this problem who answer questions like this often recommend StutteringFoundation.org. If you're looking for professional help, look for a certified speech pathologist who specializes in stuttering or a clinic. This answer was rated Best, 5 Stars -
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I need help, I need to find and speak to a psychiatrist in the state I moved to, but I don't know how when Covid-19 screwed the world up?
I was diagnosed with PTSD in my home state. Complex post-traumatic stress disorder controls me, I have no control over these intense symptoms. and I think I felt better not knowing I have PTSD.
6 Answers3 days ago - 8Upvotes of all answers to this question
Is it okay to not sleep for one night? ?
Sometimes I don't sleep because of anxiety...is it okay to skip a night?
16 Answers1 week ago - 2Upvotes of all answers to this question
Prednisone question question. So I was wondering if I overdosed or not or created a dependancy to Prednisone by taking the doses too soon?
So I was diagnosed with bells palsy and was prescribed Prednisone (60MG) 3x daily (20mg 3 times equaling 60MG In one day) for 1 week. I had no idea I was supposed to take them every 8 hours and took them every 4 hours instead for about 5-6 days. By the fourth day I was experiencing an intense migraine and panic attack at night. Took it again in the morning and had rapid heart beat and feelings of uneasyness like feeling uncomfortable and sad and anxious. I stopped taking them after that first dose in the morning. The next day It was minor but then progressed to a really bad panic attack and a migraine that wouldn't go away. The next morning I felt fine for a little bit but it quickly goes away once I have any amount of stress, I've been feeling physically tired and exhausted beyond belief every night. I haven't had an appetite really because I've been so stressed out and feeling on edge. This usually isn't like me at all...I'm usually extremely calm and can entertain myself without worry with the smallest things like watching YouTube or a funny show. Lately I haven't been able to find relaxation in anything except sleeping because that's when I'm not awake. I feel really scared and like this isn't going to go away...It's been 5 days since I stopped taking Prednisone and I still feel really off and anxious all the time and being sore and not being able to get comfortable or relax at all...I feel like I'm dying basically...I'm only 18 btw...If anyone has advice let me know thx
4 Answers2 days ago - 11Upvotes of all answers to this question
Therapist??? I can't believe this is it?
I had my first therapist oppt today thinking I was going to get to talk about all the things that have been bothering me for years. Or at least start to talk about them.
( after my therapist taking all my info it seamed like we were going to start talking about things but she brings up how you have to be diagnosed with something to be seen. She then tells me she diagnosed me with anxiety. After that I can tell that what she wanted to focus on was anxiety anything I said led back to anxiety. I felt like I couldn't even bring up anything else I wanted to be cause she was just going to think it was all caused by anxiety but if you took the time sat down and listened you would see one problem caused another problem which caused another and another and I just need someone to help me work through all these problems not just blame them all on anxiety
9 Answers1 week ago - 1Upvotes of all answers to this question
My parents have been mad at me for being in my room all day. I'm scared to tell them why. What do I do? ?
Favourite answer:I think it’s best to talk to your parents and have an honest conversation about how you feel. Find a time when they are not busy and say that you want to talk to them both. Find a place where you are comfortable and make sure you have their full attention. It might also help to tell them to wait until you have finished talking to respond. Be honest in what you are feeling and how it is affecting you. I know you might be scared and worried about telling them but trying to deal with things on your own can make things feel worse.
If you really feel like you can’t talk to your parents then try talking to someone you trust. I don’t know how old you are, but if you are in school you could talk to a teacher or a school counselor. I think it would help if you did see a doctor, it sounds like you may have depression but you would need to see a professional to get a proper diagnoses.
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I'm sick of not having someone listen to me and help me what can I do ?
I am a man 37 years old and I suffer from depression and anxiety, and I have no one to help me, my family supports me, and I am with a psychiatrist, but I have no friends or girlfriend who can help me, I feel very sad, what can I do ?
7 Answers5 days ago - 36Upvotes of all answers to this question
Who else believes vaccines cause depression and anxiety ?
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My dad is mentally abusive.?
My dad is mentally abusive and I’ve called the police on him before but they said they can’t prove mental abuse. Is there any way I can prove it and does me having depression help??
4 Answers4 days ago - 3Upvotes of all answers to this question
Is therapy worth it?
5 Answers5 days ago