Health Advice and Support Forum: Discuss Medical, Fitness & Wellness Topics

I went to the Drs today and after talking about my symptoms, she did a pelvic examination and is sending me for a blood test (ovarian cancer). Now as I said in the title, it is very early and there is absolutely nothing but suspicion at the moment but I feel totally overwhelmed. I guess (like a lot of people) I am just worrying. I am 35 and I have 4 children at home so yeah, the worry feels immens...

Dear reader, I'm a 16 yo girl who is very probably autistic (runs in the family and my parents recognised it in both me and my brothers, a psychologist specialised in autism recognised it years ago and this year my autistic family doctor and current psychologist recognised it too. Im currently waiting for an appointment with a psychiatrist to get more information.) Anyways, I've la...

What do people mean by activities to do? I can never find anything near me, im so lonely i might have to go back to the hospital. my therapist is not sending me there or thinking i need it but i do. I have no friends and am 28 years old. This has been going on for months now. Maybe i should just run away? unsure....

I cannot find anything to do during my days off at work, im worried ill have to call the crisis center and I dont want to. Heres the places I go Coffee Shop Church Mall A non profit I think part of it too is no one wants to be my friend in my community and im having issues making friends even though im an adult....

Im bored out of my skull every day and the people i care about and love do not help me at all. Ive tried seeing a social worker and she gave up on me. What do i do, i cannot live like this anymore and im worried they will take me back to doctors...

What would you have wanted to be incorporated as far as physiotherapy, fitness and wellbeing is concerned. A problem or an idea to add on to an already existing intervention or services that could be helpful if provided....

26 year old male here. I have very strange symptoms which I cannot even explain properly. I don't know how do I get rid of it. I experience these symptoms most of the days which occurs sometimes a day. I have this problem since 2.5 years. Symptoms – I feel like I have to manually control my breath which makes me feel really uncomfortable. I fear I may lose control of my breathe and s...

I will try to explain the essence of the question, I suffer from Hepatitis B in severe form with delta, once again when I was at the pharmacy and bought my medicines, I asked casually if there was anything new in this area, the pharmacist said that there is such a medicine, one tablet and that's it, only it costs more than $ 100,000, but the most important thing that she did not say the name,...

Investing in the health of your relationship is crucial for long-term happiness. Prioritize open communication, creating a safe space for honest dialogue. Regularly check in with each other emotionally, actively listening and empathizing. Allocate quality time for shared activities, fostering a strong bond. Show appreciation and gratitude, reinforcing positive behaviors and efforts. Establish and ...

I'm in debt and I've been too sick to work, what do I do? I'm 21 years old, female, still live with my parents. I believe I got an injury in my jaw/teeth last month and it triggered some type of nervous system response in my body. It was so bad for the past couple months, felt like I was dying. I couldn't work, I was barely functioning. I had numbness, tingling, loss of sens...

I always seem to suffer with some health issue and it’s getting me down so much. I am 52 years old had and still get eczema and hay fever. I had these when I was younger too and I use creams and take tablets to help with these things now but there still there. Ive got internal haemorrhoids and a polyp inside which are still there and I was scared thinking I had cancer when there was blood in my...

25M here. I am confused whether I have mucormycosis or OCD. I have a very low chance of mucormycosis because I cannot be alive for 2 years. Recently, I read somewhere about sensorimotor OCD and it's symptoms seems quite similar to mine. Maybe I am hypochondriac. My problem started since April-May 2021 after having covid. My symptoms looked like mucormycosis which made me so worried and also t...

Went to a clinic where I live to have Botox and Filler put in. I had it done by a woman and she said she used to be a nurse and had been for years. She seemed genuine and trustworthy and it’s run by another other woman who works there too. I had botox in different areas and the filler in my lips. The botox was put in my cheeks but one cheek had creases still in it so had a top up of more botox f...

I'm a 24 year old dude here. I am going to demand euthanasia. The problem is that it will be very hard for me to demand euthanasia in my country (India). I am fed up with my symptoms which are of mucormycosis. I know I have no treatment option for it. My eyes and brain will be removed if I seek medical attention. I haven't got my symptoms diagnosed yet but still it is clear sign of mu...

TL/DR: My husband is potentially going blind after lifelong eye issues and is getting severely depressed. What can I do to be supportive and help his mentality? This is my first post ever and I normally wouldn’t post anything like this anywhere. But my heart is breaking for the man I love more than anything and I don’t know where to turn. I’m hoping that maybe someone can offer advice or ...

I'm a 24 year old dude. I might be suffering from a disease (mucormycosis) which requires eyeball extraction and cranial surgery as well. My symptoms are exactly like Mucormycosis and I feel this infection has spread to my brain too. I have a bit blurry vision and there is a little dark discoloration around my orbit. I am having this disease since mid April 2021 and it has reached my b...

I suffer with thread vein’s, varicose veins, red small blood spots on my face, I have wrinkles that need Botox and filler and I hate myself so much. I am 52 years old and had these problems quite a long time now. My doctor will not do anything with the thread veins or varicose vein as he said it’s cosmetic. it’s obviously not bad enough for them to do it and don’t see it as a problem whe...

Dad has Lewy Body dementia with Parkinson's. We brought him home from hospital 6/10/22 to receive palliative and end of life care at home. A local hospice, who dad was previously known to, would be his main care givers. They visited 7/10/22. The doctor asked if we had everything, including the 'just in case ' box. She examined dad, signed off all the medication, then left. N...

I start university in September and I am excited about it but on the inside I feel useless. I want to lose weight but I don’t have an active lifestyle or friends and I just keep binge eating and it’s making me sad I don’t know what else to do....

I’m about to start IVF round 2 - I have a healthy child born from our first ever round. We waited three years to have IVF in the first place so have already been through hell with this. I have five embryos in the freezer, one of which will be transferred to my uterus in the upcoming round. I am overweight which reduces the chance of IVF working. I was overweight last time and it worked, bu...

I could use some insight here. For a few years now, I've been dealing with chronic illness affecting primarily my heart and nervous system. I’m in my late 20s and still live with my parents, unable to work because of it. It's not something that could have been prevented. And it's steadily worsened over time. I've already had some pretty close calls. Seen a number of doctors a...

I have concerns about receiving the covid vaccine as i have fertility problems and was wondering if anyone knows of anyone personally that had conceived and still pregnant since having their vaccine. Although i realised there is no evidence to suggest that the vaccine can effect fertility as this is an issue for me i was hoping to gain some knowledge as i am having to wait weeks to discuss this w...

I have a lot of mental + physical health problems, and it really increases my depression a lot of the times. If I could have at least 1 person to talk to, it would mean the world to me....

Growing up, for some reason or another I didn't take showers very often (maybe once a week or so). This may be related to my ADHD and my constantly wanting to do things that I would enjoy more than taking a shower. However, now that I am getting to be 15 nearing 16, the problem has stuck around. It's getting to be genuinely problematic, and it's also becoming more difficult to d...

I'm a bad student with a bad relationship, my parents have accommodated my life and paid a lot of money to get me through therapy for eating disorders and other burdens, and now here I am, pregnant. I have literally no one to help me with this and it's even worse being in my own situation already.... Now I'm just hiding from everyone and I need help. I have a Korean Foster family...

I am suffering from nightmares, and now I even feel afraid of closing my eyes and sleeping. I want to fight my fears and start sleeping well. I want to share this problem, as somebody can struggle the same issue....

Hey, so glad to finally be in the forum. Even tho im not having the best day due to the virus and everything, but looking out for some empowering content for wisdom. My mate’s recommendation really gave me a kick. Anyone know this guy? https://youtu.be/f-A9-RnMz8I ...

Where do I begin? Am not having the best time right now; am eighteen years old (Male). I’ve been single all my life and I want to be in a relationship with a nice girl but no one seems to find me attractive. I don’t know what am doing wrong. Like I just don’t understand it and it hurts my mental health so much! When I was younger in school I would get called fat and ugly by most who I ...

I've recently moved in with my partner into our own little place and since then we just argue. We lived at his dad's place before for a while and things were always going really well but for almost a week now all we do is fight. I feel like it has become such a sex based relationship recently and it makes me feel shitty. I'd throw mood swings but his response is the typical man rea...

Very long story but I will keep to the main points. A year ago my partner whom I lived with in a lovely house with my two children up and left me the same day I started my new job. We lost the house and me and my two children had to move back in with my parents. My children are 9 and 5 and I am 26, your math is correct, not necessary for my problem but just to give an idea of my life. I wasn'...

Hi, So I am under the care of a psych. who insists that I am underweight (even though I have already gained 10lbs after starting treatment) and at the opposite side, I have been diagnosed with PCOS and the specialist recommends me losing weight to rebalance my hormone levels...so I am torn. Feeling pressured and confused about what advice I should be listening to and acting on and although I don&...

Hello, I can start by saying that i have perfect life. My parent love me, i live in a nice house, soon i will finish school with good grades and i also have a dog, who has been my best friend since childhood. To be honest, i don't really know why i am writing this, but i think i am little messed up in the head. I have always been overweight. My whole life actually. Until school i never ...

Hello to everyone! I’m a new member here. I came to find a solution, meet supportive people and get a little bit calmed. My life gets ruined during last month. In fact, my life is full of tortures and painful moments since I was diagnosed with my infertility. I’m 34 years old, my husband is 2 years older. He’s fully a healthy man. I guess he wasn’t lucky to meet me 10 years ago. We mar...

Last year, I attempted suicide. That came after about three years of untreated anxiety and depression which eventually turned into panic disorder (I was having daily, severe panic attacks)—no one knew, I’d gotten good at hiding it. Now, almost a full year later I have gone through a lot. One of my close friends told me she intended to commit suicide, but through a lot of work and lots o...

I suffer with migraines every other week and have mild headaches inbetween. I have been contemplating a Daith piercing for a while now. Can anyone advise me if this works? Or know of any success stories of anyone they know who has this piercing. I don't like the look of this piercing it looks very pronounced but because my migraines are so dilitating, I'm desperate to have it done. ...

I have starve myself when I’m under high stress...

I am an 18 year old female and I have had anxiety ever since I can remember. My biggest problem is that no one I want to talk about it to really understands what it does to you, my bestfrend used to have anxiety too but like most people he grew out of it before he really hit puberty, but I wasn't lucky enough to shake it. Since I was 12 I have also been in and out of depression and I think a...

Well I'm 31 years old and I have lumbar scoliosis and an extra vertebrae. It has gotten to the point now where I am physically unable to shave my legs. If I was single this wouldn't bother me but I live with my fiance. Here's the problem, he tries to be intimate or just flat out play around and I snap at him because I don't want him to touch me. Any confidence I had has di...

Hello peoples problems happy holidays. I am a 64 yr old mature woman with a personal female related question requesting genuine input only from other women please. I was just at the GYN for my annual check and all is going good except for sometimes having the usual issues in that area. My GYN is a woman and she suggested that I could remove all of my hair there to help with the feminine hygiene. I...

This will be my second time here, the other one was all about school and now it's about my health. A few days ago I have experienced a pain in my throat (specifically at the lower part of my adam's apple). I have some assumptions that it is this what they soo called "GOITER", but I can't confirm it because I am really afraid to see a doctor. I am now in the final year o...

So, where i live there's a stray cat that has 3 or 4 kittens. my mom is trying to bring them in when we already have 6 cats of our own. she did this a few months ago, they had fleas, worms, and who knows what else. but those were just kittens, this is a full grown cat and her babies. my mom won't leave it alone and I've told her not to bring them in but she plans to do it anyways. a...

This is the day I am starting my new life. I have to make move but it is as hard as always. I see everyone as perfect while I just struggle and insult myself. I have been going through this since my childhood, I don't know what triggered this. I overcame it for a while but it has come back again. I used to be scared of getting into bus alone. It is not like same. I have become normal. Though ...

Hello dear reader (thanks so much in advance. This is pretty lengthy) My wife and I have 2 children. 3 and 1 yrs. I love my family dearly and would do anything for them. Im a hard headed former Marine with a degree in Computer Science. I believe that everyone you meet in life is a teacher in one way or another. I come from a dysfuctional family (not a lot of affection in either direction) but o...

Recently over the past years my family has developed a tough relationship with my grandad. His health has worsened and it is worrying. His relationship specifically with my grandmother is appalling to see. The medication he is taking has caused his to go into a state where he is not himself anymore, everyone knows that this isn't the real him. To be honest he has always been a bit of a s...

Last night, I just broke one of a top front tooth into half. I had an appointment with an emergency dentist in Whitby( http://www.discoverydental.com/dental-services/emergency-treatment/ ) this morning and asked him about this then. He said that I would either need a dental extraction procedure or have a crown put on it. But I don't know if it is necessary to take a crown. Should I have my to...

It's been bugging him for two weeks now and the pain is only getting worse but no matter how hard I try I can't get him to visit a dentist. He says that he doesn't want to spend money on it and that he's scared the dentist will be mean to him. He claims that he's not scared of pain though. I promised to comfort him and send him all the way to the patient chair and back ...

To catch everyone up, I've been lurking on somebody's Facebook page, this is an old flame from my past. I've lost interest in him, as I was excited when I found the page a few months ago but that interest has waned. I don't really check it anymore. I did stop by last night because I clicked on the wrong link. I noticed something, the man is white as a ghost and his neck is infl...

Hello, my issue is that I'm confused about my mental health, I experience anxiety attacks from now and then and I'm living this weird phenomenon where I have a panic attack when I remember random unpleasant memories from several years ago. Before I used to bite myself in response, pick my cheek or abuse myself verbally unconsciously, but lately my reaction has been limited to closing my...

Hi all, someone very dear to me is suffering but he doesn't realise he needs help and he is pushing away everyone around him. It all starts with a very very bad childhood and abuse by stepfather, then in his late 20ies he failed a couple of jobs and ventures he started - failures came one after the other in the next few years and apparently depression and loneliness got deeper, but he never t...

Hello I am James and I am associated with NGO Who support cancer patient and our motto is spread awareness in public by through wristband....

My mothers childhood best friend, a woman I've considered an aunt and her children my cousins, remarried about 6 years ago. She met a wonderful man with whom she created a happy and quiet life together. Being in her late 50s and him just turning 70, they are about to retire and move down to Florida. About a month ago, he suffered a grand mal seizure and was immediately admitted into the ...

Hi,I'm 15 year old girl who's suffering from anxiety and depression with constant pains for two months now.It all started when i had pneumonia and was hospitalized ,i did recover,but when i got home,I felt extremely different.I felt extreme fear and sadness.I was constantly thinking about my breathing,few days after,my left shoulder and neck really hurts.I was so scared of it and was con...

I am 14 years old, 4'11", 90 lbs. My parents have started giving me a protein shake every day so I can gain weight. I prefer to call it sludge due to the consistency. They consist of 4 scoops(1 1/3 cups) of Muscle Milk Gainer powder(chocolate flavor) and 20 ounces of water. Its been going on for about a week. 4 scoops of the powder contain 32 grams of protein and 650 calories. I'...

I've been married to my wife for two years. We've been together for six years. Nothing has bothered me more than her diet. Now, I'm not concerned about her weight. She is overweight, but that's not really the main issue for me. I'm more concerned about her overall health. Since we met, I've been baffled by her diet. She eats the following: Bread Occasionally fru...

I have been asked out with view to a relationship with someone who has parkinsons disease. We are both in our 50s and already know each other slightly. My concern is if i fall head over heels with this person, im scared that 1....i will lose them to the disease 2.... i will end up a carer 3.... this person wont be in a position to care for each other in our advancing years. This person alrea...

As long as I can remember I have always been the "forgetful", "messy", and "clumsy" one amongst my friends. I am 23 years old now, and this has been something that I felt has been a problem since I was at least 11 years old, or even earlier than that. Things got worse in high school, when I started working and going to school at the same time. My mom has never made me...

I met my wife 5 years back, then started a long distance relationship due to my work nature. She was then diagnose with chronic hep b. She felt helpless and I struggle a lot in between because she will kill herself if i leave her. Finally, i going to get married with her on this coming december. I dunno what to as she want to have kids and i will be taking risk on my future kids. I dunno ...

Hello im a 27 year old female i have been bulimic for almost 3 years. Its been really bad for 8 months and even worse the past 3 months i would throw up everything because i csnt stop eating until im really full i binge alot. But i ended up having muscle spasms severe oaloton my bavk and chest i guess from the force of throwing up and anxiety so now its been 4 days that i stopped because im scared...

Hi, just joined because I'm looking for some advice. I have been having some operations on my urethra through the NHS the past few years and when I thought it was all over, I then get a stricture, more than likely due to scar tissue. During my in and out of hospitals the past few years the nhs have kindly sent me to private ones down London due to the specific team required to carry out t...

I recently spoke with an psychiatrist and she prescribed me VENLAFAXINE ( antidepressant) and XANAX because I have issues with anxiety and depression. I talked it out with my therapist and she feels I have Major Depression because I have been showing signs of it due to my low moods, inability to get out of bed often, issues with life, anxiety and life trauma. I started the antidepressant and got n...

Hy there I came across this page yesterday when I was feeling really down. My mum has been having some problems in her speech and in one leg and the neurologist wanted a head tomography. We already know something is wrong, because they saw smth on it, but not sure what it is exactly since they did use contrast this time. They'll have to repeat it. I feel very lonely, even though I have 2...

Im a 5'4 18 year old male. Kinda confused on how the whole growing thing works I guess? I havent really grown in 2-3 years, and people say men grow til 21-25 but Ive seen others say they stop at 16. My mom is 5'0 and my dad is 6'0. I really wanna be atleast 5'7-5'8. Any hope?...

I am anorexic, but at a healthy weight (BMI 19-20). Male CS engineer in his mid twenties. I struggle with it daily, often skipping meals or starving myself for days on end. My personality is withering away and my favourite hobby, the love of my life, has taken a poor back seat. Any help I get from doctors or similar hasn't worked and I do not get to see any specialists here in my country sinc...

First and foremost, before i get any links to psychology websites or articles or -whatever, I'm religious.I try to base my conduct off the bible, what it has set for me, and try to avoid what it clearly tells me to avoid. I've had one problem thats been.. Thats been a huge wall in my spiritual progression. I .. Masturbate.And ,although not frequently,also view pornography. I know for ...

how to get rid of stress, i am software developer and has to do lot of coding all the time. ...

We have been struggling with infertility for 9 years. We have lost 3 babies over the years. Finally we got refered to an IVF clinic. Over the 9 years I have been through so many tests and appointments. Spent money seeing dietions and consults with homeopathic professionals. I've done herbal and medication regiments. I am totally ready for IVF. My doctors and specialists have helped me fr...

To cut a long story short, just over a month ago I was hospitalized for over twelve day's over a severe kidney infection which I was also diagnosed with other things. Since coming out of the ICU, I don't interact with anyone anymore, I have pushed all my friends away. I cry on several days. I have lost all confidence, Going out to places is difficult as I tend to get nervous and my ha...

My husband wants a divorce because of my health condition whether he wants to admit it or not. It's hard when your going through your challenges and then he's acting like this.any suggestions on what I can do?...

Hi Friends, I am suffering from unwanted pregnancy, last week I took pregnancy test & it was positive. I am really worried about it. I heard about MTP Kit that is used to abort unwanted pregnancy. Is it really safe to use MTP Kit Online? Does it have any side-effect? Please suggest me the best way to terminate my pregnancy without any trouble. ...

Feel rock bottom.. My good friend (soul mate female) was murdered by her son 6 years ago took 3 years for the trial which was awful , the son that was with her son who was with her when she died 16 yr old is now self medicating on weed and valium. woried sick about him > then my partners business callapsed and had to sell his house and move in with me. Then a year ago I had breast cancer that h...

I'm 21 years and after graduating from university in the summer, I am now enrolled in a part time masters degree, and working along side it. I've moved back home with my parents and have found it hard adjusting to strict meal times and rules (family dinners on Saturdays and Sunday's). I eat 600/700 calories on a Monday and Tuesday, as well as work out, and then alter my calorie ...

I am 21 years old. Junior in college, full time job, have a nice family, a happy dog, and some really good friends. Lately many things have happened in which I have made choices that ended in me disappointing myself. I feel a lot of guilt inside of me, for small things often, i feel that if i hurt someones feelings mine hurt a million times more. My question is am I depressed? I am worried I never...

Hi i'm so slim..so i want to get fat body so please give me some ideas to prevent the thread.....

i feel i have weak nerves. I observed this while i did a job after my college.i used to tremble during interview or feel unconfident/frightened by my workplace environment (where others used to feel safe).I avoid to take responsiblity and feel pressurised. Another thing is that if i have any problem with my any loved one means any relationship issue i am unable to do any of my routine work means i...

Hi I had a hard life. You can see that on some things that happened to me. First my mother is violent and she bate me when I was 19 years old the last time. It happens suddenly. She is suddenly aggressive and then she beginns to beat you. It was never my fault she reacted like that. My father let her alone and they divorced. But when you get older you notice that your parents are the only pne who...

WARNING! If you hate drama and pettiness steer clear. Assholes and trolls are welcome but not needed. Unfortunately for me, I have been experiencing a steep decline in my health due to well, uterine cancer. So as much as I would love to focus on something else at the moment, my life pretty much consists of surgeries to keep me busy. Now to get started... I was in a 2 year relationship with my ex ...

.From 2011,i started having a strange air coming out from my nose.its very hot and it smells like burning rubber i was teriffied and i went to see a doctor who presumed it was a sinus infection so he prescribed some antibiotics for me.But none of the pills worked and it kept getting worse by the day.i kept going from one clinic to the other,some doctors even went as far telling me its malaria and ...

I am suffering from Asthma for the last 13 years. Nowadays I am facing much more problems due to it like breathing and cough problem. Even though I am taking medicines L Montus AB, Doxofly 400 and in the night along with Nemolize but my health is not getting better. Pls suggest me what should I do ...

Married 20+ years. How do I tell her she needs to clean (feminine hygiene). Because I can smell her from across the room. I don't want to hurt her feelings. Help please....

I was diagnosed with recurring cervical dysplasia & HPV over 5 years ago (in my early 40's). I had 3 cervical conings (where they freeze the surface cells.) After the 4th positive test result, I decided to take different action. I did a lot of on-line research, which led me to try a new HPV treatment known as "Cervugid Ovules". I took this treatment with Cervugid ovules for 3 co...

Hello im Sabrina im 27 years old and im suffering from bulimia its Killing Me inside i hae My family but they dont know What to do and being lonely without friends or boyfriend its doesnt help me im feeling' so disgusting and alone im unlovable and no Worth it i guess i will fie like that ......

Hello, please bare with my as a I give some background, it's all linked to the issue I will eventually come to in regards to my current relationship. I'm 19, growing up I was never close with my parents at all, we rarely ever spoke despite living in the same household, partly my problem of being a stereotypical teenage boy whom would stay in his bedroom all day playing games. My famil...

I don't know what's wrong with my body. My entire right side is swollen and I think it's a tumor growth. I'm so scared,especially because im young, and no one i my family has ever had cancer. I think it is because of what I've done to my body when I was a kid. When I was about 7, or nine, I would touch myself down there. I didnt know it was wrong, it just felt good. I woul...

I've had severe emetophobia (fear of vomiting) for the last 22 years of my life. It gets to the point where if I'm around sometime who is sick, I literally will NOT eat for several days. If I end up sick with a stomach virus, I tend to become anorexic which has nothing to do with my self image just the fear of being sick. The last time I was sick in 2007, I ended up losing 90 lbs. F...

Hey guys, I'm Alex. I'm currently in my second semester of my first year of Uni. I'm stuck in life. I'm on a course that is completely wrong for me in many ways. Firstly, this is a crippling way of making me feel worse. I've not been feeling myself since the start of uni, my girlfriend and I are 'long-distancing' our relationship, as shes 230 miles away a...

Hi, I decided to use this website while I await my therapy. I don't think this is very common so I tend to keep this to myself, however I am taking the approach of trying to talk about it. I am 16 years old and I have EXTREME emetophobia (fear of vomiting) which has also led me to be diagnosed with anxiety. As strange as this sounds I will do absolutely anything I can to stop myself vomiting....

Hi Folks, I got to know a girl, from Brighton, quite a bit of a time ago. We got on well and spend a large amount of time together. Even though it doesn't happen to frequent that I really like a girl, I liked her a whole lot. Suddenly she changed her attitude more and more and finally became offensive. She seemed to be insecure from the beginning and tried to hide it to the outside which l...

Hey, okay... well im 16, female, and im really confused. I've been with my boyfriend 11 months, and throughout we've been sexually active. Here's the problem, im not sure if im possibly pregnant. I know it sounds really bad, but im not entirely sure. I had the sex on friday night, it was protected how ever there was a definite rip in the condom. And it was obvious the sperm had got...

As most say they have been through a lot in their lives. Ive been through abusive relationships, being cheated on, parents separating when i was 4, had an abortion, felt isolated etc.. ive been with my partner for four nearly five years and from the start i had trust issues and massive insecurities due to my past, he was patient with me and understood but it seems as though my insecurities affect ...

So at one point I was 240 lbs. I was teased and made fun of, and despite what all my friends said, I couldn't get a boyfriend until I was 18. And even then my self-esteem was awful, and it didn't help that I didn't feel like he was really attracted to me; or that he was as skinny as they come. So when I got into college I lost about 40 lbs. Now, at 180-185, I still can't feel p...

Three weeks ago I went to the doctor and told him about the depression I've been experiencing for the past several years. I had finally decided it was time to say something to him, as this wasn't going away. I was apprehensive because I'd talked to my mom about the severe negativity I'd been feeling for all of those years, but she'd always told me it was something I'd...

I have some kind of a cyst in my chest on the top left side of my rib cage. It drives me insane. I found it one night in the shower and, worried that it might be cancerous, I had it looked at. It drove me nuts for anyone to touch it and I can't let anyone do so unless they have to. I feel like such a baby, but it hurts to touch it or rub it against anything. I'm also worried that it migh...

i am 14 and so is my friend. today she was diagnosed with clinical depression and medium anxiety. She is a very close friend of mine and she is like a sister to me. When i talk to her i never had the feel that she was depressed. She isnt shy at all, lets just say she is the most outgoing person i know. However in the past she has self harmed and when people bring it up she does breakdown into tear...

Hi I am just looking for any advice from anyone who may have been in a similar situation. I am male and 21 years old my partner is 20 and we have been together for 6 years she was 14 and I was 15 when we got together. I have spent all my teenage years with her growing up together there has never been any 'breaks' or any thing like that just a solid 6 years together. I went to uni she ...

I've let my weight and health go. I've suffered from bulimia, am recovered and have become uncomfortable in my skin. The only way to fix this is to eat right and exercise but I find exercising and getting my health back difficult when it's a solo journey. I walk at midnight as I don't like people seeing me walk, I can feel the 95kilos on my tall frame move. I need to get my hea...

So I have PTSD (Post Tramatic Stress Disorder) and that's just the surface of my mental issues but focusing on that alone, it affects my job performance. As well as my social life. Have zero friends cause I simply refuse to trust anyone outside of my family and even they have difficulty with me. Already was reclusive now its just worse. Don't have any external relationships except for on...

My wife was just diagnosed with cervical cancer and of course I am really scared for so many reasons. It would help if there was someone to talk to who has gone through this. I don't have any friends as we just moved here and she and I don't have any family left or kids. I am hoping someone who has been through this could post their chat nickname so I can chat with them online for advi...

How can we help people who are allready neglected?...

Iam hving depression for 12 years..Though I intake so many medicines i am not recovering from this..i had meditation.But im not getting concentration at all,so i skipped dat one.my father had died.My mother is very much worried abt my marriage.Every one keep on asking when will happen and all.My classmates all got married.Whenever i come out of my house i feel everyone is looking at me.so i hesi...

Hi there. I decided that I want to live a little healthier so I started to eat a lot more variety such as whole grains and fruit and vegetables...etc. I also started excercising. My family is not used to it and thinks I'm a freak, just because I want to eat healthy. My brother was overweight and he does nothing but sleep eat and watch tv. My older brother believes kids shouldn't need exc...

I have been prescribed Amitryptyline for migraines and general bad health feelings as i have entered the perimenopause. i wondered if anyone has had experience of this medication and whether it has any detrimental effects or not?. I have been prescribed 10mg one a night. How do they make you feel?, as im worried about feeling too drowsy as i get up for work early of a morning. Thanks....

I just wondered if other women have had migraine problems, swings of emotions, feelings of regret if they are childless and generally just feeling ok for a few days then feeling awful healthwise?. I have been experiencing all of these things and it is frightening and upsetting as i have had lifelong problems with stress and anxiety anyway and have battled to get on top of this a lot of the time wi...

I have been having stomach aches. I had sex almost 3 months ago. The other day I was having pain in my uterus. I have gotten a little more of a belly. I have been eating more. I sometimes feel like throwing up. What is going on? ...

I have been living with a smoker for about 3 months. This is a new experience to me and I feel a bit left out. I never thought i'd feel like this about living with a smoker. It all started on a night out when her friend who doesnt smoke, met us with her boyfriend, and we discovered that he smoked. I was no longer needed for company in the smoking area as my girlfriend went outside to smoke wi...

Well I just want your opinion/advice on the following: I have always been shy, not a people person at all and it has gotten me very anxious and depressed. I feel there's no point to life and that I will never fit in or do anything meaningful. I have had various jobs because honestly I dislike my coworkers. The only job I worked independently was my last one and the company did not need us any...

i'm finding that my finger nails are soft and brittle and my toenails that used to hard are very soft' can be a bit worrying!!!...

As was teenager i was very good student in class. i was best in science field. at class eight (13 age) some bad happened to me i got brain stoke i used to be out control making loud noise. Resulting all other student even don't want to talk to me. simply sitting in corner struggle with study and heavy dose of medicine. there was no friend for me to whom i can discuss my problem/share fe...

Hey...I'm 25 years old. Although my ex and I were careful I'm worried because I am now about a week late. I don't have particularly regular periods. I have been very stressed recently and had a UTI about 2 weeks ago which left me feeling really run down. I am also not really feeling any signs that my period is going to start. I really don't want to be pregnant and there is no o...

im about 50 lbs overweight and 17 yrs old. kids make fun of me at school and im sick of having to look at myself with all my fat. i spend most of my time in my room, sad and alone. can somebody please help me and tell me how to shed off some weight?...

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I'm a 21 year old female and my hair suddenly fell out this year, as in you can clearly see my scalp through my hair which is now just a thin layer on top of my head. I've been to 3 doctors and they all tell me it's hereditary and all I can do is go on a product called Rogaine. The problem is that I don't believe it really is hereditary, because wouldn't it have fallen out...

I am 17 weeks pregnant and a first time mum and feeling terrible. I have no energy and have been suffering from lack of sleep, ive also had a terrible headache for part two weeks and not hungry at all. I have been eatin and drinkin well tho. My blood pressure is low causing me dizziness. The doctor took a urine sample which came back wit mild protein in, so another one has been sent of. Is all thi...

Hello, I'm 13 years old and for some reason find myself unable to eat. I'm going to see a counseler in school, but no-one seems to understand, even my boyfriend (who I've tried so hard to explain it to). I dont know, when I even think of taking the food to my mouth I practically have a panic attack! My throat clogs up and I get a headache and feel dizzy. I havent eaten for a wekk t...

I have tried plenty of stuff to sort out the fungus but so far not luck !!!!!!!. help its not bad at the moment do you know any home things I could use. thanks have a good day. ...

I have really sweaty feet, and although I wash them frequently to minimise any bad odours, I can't understand why I have this problem. Hot weather is obviously when this is affecting me most, but my job means I am standing on my feet all day which doesn't help either. I think that I must have overactive sweat glands or something which I don't think I can do anything about, but...

Hi seem to have problems with my skin, as it is constantly itchy. I have read on several websites that this could be due to de-hydration, but I don't see how this can be, since I drink a lot of water, and my urine is clear. Does anyone else suffer similar problems? I find that it mainly affects me towards the end of the day / early evening....

Do you think it's possible to be addicted to fast food? I seem to crave it all the time. I don't know if it's because I really like how it tastes or if it's because I really dislike cooking and it's so easy. Whatever it is, I have to stop! I'm so bummed out right now. I eat really well for a couple of days and then I eat fast food. Not only that, but I feel horrible a...

I live with my parents, and they smoke in the house while I am around them. Sometimes their smoke makes me feel sick, and I often choke when I'm watching telly, because there's a thick cloud of it in the room. In the summer it isn't so bad because the windows are open a lot, but last winter was really bad for me. What should I do? Is this going to affect my health?...

Since I left university, I have been putting on more and more weight every year. The problem for me is that I used to be very active at uni, going cycling at weekends, playing badminton and tennis etc. Now that I have a full time job (in an office), I am not burning off enough calories. What makes the situation worse is the fact that I can't help myself from snacking during the day whilst ...

My wife (52) and I (61) have been married 12 years. Our sex life has gone from twice a week to once a month. I have lost interest due to other personal worries. Is this normal?...

hi there ive bin tryin to get pregnant for a few months now,but for just over a week ive bin feeling sick alday n this week ive bin really tired too,im nrly due for my period,but cud this b morning sickness i av please reply...

Hi, I am around 11 weeks pregnant, or so i am told.. i have my ultrasound in a week..my problem is with morning sickness..each morning at around 7:30am I am up outta bed and i feel terrible, so I throw up.. but because i havent been able to eat anything as of yet I am throwing up what appears to be stomach acid.. its like bright fluro yellow.. I do feel better after doing so.. but is this going to...

I have a rash that began about 12 months ago under the head of my penis. It started a a small spot that looked like scratch and it scabbed over. It went away for a few months after substaining from sex. It returned looking as it started then spread slightly above the head of the penis. As long as i substain from sex it will scab over and peel away and it red a raw. Now i have swelling where skin a...

I have a problem with my ears, and I know what it is because I have been to the doctor for it twice! I have a hard time hearing out of my right ear, and I found out that it is caused by ear wax buildup. I clean my ears out after every shower, but it doesn't matter becasue I still have it! My doctor said that Debrox is what I could use to cure it. It is a bit on the pricey side, so I use...

We got a baby at two days of age, she would not eat or sleep. She screamed and didn't feel pain. When she did sleep she had to be touching one of us with her head buried under the covers and our arm or side. She is now three years old and has been always constipated and hard to feed. She never took a pacifier or ask for a bottle, but would take a bottle if I gave it to her. She put her h...

I am an indian girl of 25 years. I am a patient of scleroderma(ssc) and raynaud's from last 16 years. My skin is very tight and during winters this problem become worst. Although I take the best care but still lots of ulcers developes on my fingers and it becomes very painfull. Last year gangrin developed in my one of my toes and one of my finger that was very painfull. I can neither open ...

I'm 17yrs old right now, and during my life i've been stuttering, but during highschool its gotten better, and i have almost got rid of my stutter. I'm always blocking, its really annoying, when i have the word in my head, and i'm saying it over in my head, but my throwt and lungs wont move, the word wont come out, so i have to either replace the word, or shuv a sware word ...