Mary Elizabeth

Hi. I've never experienced this before but last night I went to sleep absolutely exhausted at 6:15pm. I then sorta woke up at 9:30pm. My body was locked & my mind wasn't. 1st I was in a dream for a few seconds barely, & It involved some man who I felt threatened by for some reason (I don't know this man in real life), & I felt the need to slap him away & run away. I was terrified of this guy. When I half woke up--when my body was locked in place but my brain was wide awake, I also felt that presence near me as if I were still in my dream & then I saw him. I knew where I was & I knew i had just woken up from a dream. I knew it wasn't real, but my fear certainly was. I tried so hard to throw my body across the bed but I couldn't. I even tried to roll off the bed & onto the ground so I can snap out of it, but I remained locked in place for what felt like a minute or so. Eventually I snapped out of it when he was "above my face & threatening me" & I was so scared it took everything in me to reach up & slap him away (in real life, not just in my hallucination). I didn't "feel" his skin or his bodily presence. All I did was see it & feel negative emotions. I was awake until 2am again before I was able to calm down & fall back asleep. I've been awake for 7 hours now & at still feeling terrified. I donne if this helps you answer my question or not but I was sleeping on my back (which I've done multiple times but never had this issue), & i went to sleep in a veryyyyy depressed state.

I just finished my course of antibiotics after getting all of my wisdom teeth removed. I took Amoxicillin. I've noticed that during the course of taking these pills I've had pretty intense symtoms and I was wondering if they're a side effect of the pill (in which case I can just forget about it since I'm done) or if I should notify my physician about this (if it's more serious).

Symptoms : the entire time I was EXTREMELY drowsy, lightheaded & dizzy. The past few days I've had very intense dizzy spells but the drowsiness went away. I have still been really lightheaded/faint. I have also gotten cold sweats and nausea. I've had tons of diarrhea (which I know is expected when taking antibiotics) but right before I get MAJOR, almost unbearable stomach craps on and off (each set lasts about 2 minutes) for about 2-3 hours before I need to go to the toilet. The past 2 days I've had increased difficulty in sleeping, and my period is pretty late.

Are these common symptoms of taking amoxicillin or not? Due to the severity of the symptoms, this past week has been extremely difficult on me. I haven't been able to leave the house much (& on top of all this the pain meds didn't work; joy). Thanks in advanced for any insight you might share. Merry Christmas!

I was at church today and I stood up and bowed my head. I instantly felt the muscles in my back tighten up, as if I was having a back cramp or something. I feel this way sometimes when I'm anxious but it only lasts for a maximum of 3 seconds or so. This time was different. I felt something resembling an electric shock in my cervical and thoracic parts of my spine and it lasted for roughly 2-3 minutes. I had difficulty breathing and moving. Sitting didn't help. When I sat down I started convulsing kinda. Like it wasn't strong. What was this?? I'm not sure if it's worth getting checked out. It's only happened this once. If it helps in diagnosis at all, I'm young in age (18)

Hello :) so I was wondering, if I were to build an indoor garden, and I wanted to plant flowers that live long, which type should I plant? There would be mainly trees in this garden, but the only issue is that a room full of trees isn't pretty enough for people to visit. So adding to the fact that the flower must be long-living, and colorful/pretty, it needs to be able to thrive in the same environment as the trees (the trees will be small and of different sorts). What about if it were an outdoor garden? Which flowers would be good to plant in that situation? They have to last long. Also, please inform me of the approximate years they live for. Thank you.

I finally just got my period today but it's about 10 days late and a few days before today I've been extremely depressed. I was diagnosed as severely depressed a year ago but got some treatment but the way I was depressed this time was just like before but worse. I didn't eat for 2 whole days but not cause I didn't want to. I tried eating but no food was appetizing enough. They all made me feel nauseous. I also haven't slept for 2 nights lol I took a 4 hour nap (2 hours 1 day & 2 the other) but it's scaring me out because I'm laying in bed now trying to sleep and I've been trying to sleep since 11pm and it's now 5am and the sun is up and I'm wide awake. I've been getting that butterfly feeling in my gut, u know, like that feeling u get when you're really sad. I've also been abnormally and freighting my aggressive and angry at everyone and everything. I want to understand why this is happening. Is it related to my period? This has never happened before. I just want a good night's sleep & 1 good meal & to feel happy :/

So an actor that plays my Favourite character on a Canadian show called Degrassi is coming to comicon in Ottawa (Ontario in Canada) and I really wanna go for a pic with him. The only problem is, I'm not a huge comic book or Sci-Fi fan. I only really like Superman and the Incredible Hulk but that's all. What is the comicon experience like? What am I in for? PS: I don't mean to insult anyone by saying I don't like comics or Sci-Fi things. it's just my opinion

Hello :) I've been having a lot of trouble lately when I talk to people. When I talk to people I get easily distracted and my mind literally blanks out even if what I was saying was super important. Also, when people talk to me now I have trouble paying attention or remembering what they said (I always used to be able to listen to people but never forgot what they said or had trouble talking). My mom has noticed how bad it's gotten and it frustrates me so much when I get distracted and can't remember what to say. I thought it was just me not being able to concentrate enough and getting easily distracted but it's getting so much worse and i donno what to do to make it better. Also, at the same time that this has gotten worse, my anxiety levels have too. I have no clue if they're related though but I keep feeling like people are talking behind my back, like everyone hates me and I can't stop tapping my fingers, nor can I sit for a full period of class (1 hour and 15 minutes). I can only fully pay attention to what the teacher says when I tap my finger by like playing flappy bird or something (I don't have it for the game. I hate the game. I only have it to use when the teacher talks so I can concentrate on what they say). Also I'm under the age of 20 so I'm not that old or anything. I doubt it's serious but Any ideas on what to do or what's going on would be greatly appreciated! Thanks in advanced! :)

I know that it's totally normal from siblings to fight...but is it normal when your younger brother tries to strangle you? I've been abused all my life, mostly by my brother...i used to just lay there like a rag while he'd pull at my hair and pinch my skin till I bled (it hurt more to fight back) and my mom used to just sit there and watch...things haven't changed much except for the fact that my brother no longer hurts me in front of anyone. He's done so many things to threaten my safety lately, and he's gotten so much more aggressive due to puberty and hormones and stuff,,,,plus he's getting bullied at school (I know my brother better than anyone and I am 100% sure kids are calling him fat) so, like a typical teenage boy, he won't talk about it, only building up his anger and since he can't take his anger out on anyone but me, I get the full blow. He's 4 years younger than me, and I'm afraid that I soon won't be able to fight him off of me. I really am at a loss here, I don't know what to do about him. He knows that I'm always here for him if he needs to talk, I made that very clear to him the other day. I can't tell my parents because my mom literally won't do anything (I've told her a billion times before and she tells me that I'm old enough to deal with it, which just makes me feel stupid and weak but I can't deal with it, I can't handle him) and if I tell my dad, he will either not believe me, or will end up beating up my brother...and despite what my brother does to me, I would give up my life, without hesitation to protect him, as he means the world to me. I don't see a point in telling anyone else since there's no one who can stop him. I'm almost sure he has a mental disorder since this has been happening since he was 3 and there is much more evidence to support this theory. I just need advice on what to do when he attacks me? What can I say to him if I am unable to fight him off? Should I tell someone? and if so, how will they be able to help? Thanks for reading this and wanting to help :) I really do appreciate this :)

I know that it's totally normal from siblings to fight...but is it normal when your younger brother tries to strangle you? I've been abused all my life, mostly by my brother...i used to just lay there like a rag while he'd pull at my hair and pinch my skin till I bled (it hurt more to fight back) and my mom used to just sit there and watch...things haven't changed much except for the fact that my brother no longer hurts me in front of anyone. He's done so many things to threaten my safety lately, and he's gotten so much more aggressive due to puberty and hormones and stuff,,,,plus he's getting bullied at school (I know my brother better than anyone and I am 100% sure kids are calling him fat) so, like a typical teenage boy, he won't talk about it, only building up his anger and since he can't take his anger out on anyone but me, I get the full blow. He's 4 years younger than me, and I'm afraid that I soon won't be able to fight him off of me. I really am at a loss here, I don't know what to do about him. He knows that I'm always here for him if he needs to talk, I made that very clear to him the other day. I can't tell my parents because my mom literally won't do anything (I've told her a billion times before and she tells me that I'm old enough to deal with it, which just makes me feel stupid and weak but I can't deal with it, I can't handle him) and if I tell my dad, he will either not believe me, or will end up beating up my brother...and despite what my brother does to me, I would give up my life, without hesitation to protect him, as he means the world to me. I don't see a point in telling anyone else since there's no one who can stop him. I'm almost sure he has a mental disorder since this has been happening since he was 3 and there is much more evidence to support this theory. I just need advice on what to do when he attacks me? What can I say to him if I am unable to fight him off? Should I tell someone? and if so, how will they be able to help? Thanks for reading this and wanting to help :) I really do appreciate this :)

The other day, I visited a garden during a school field trip and I came across a plant called "Lambs ear" and I was intrigued by it cause of its name. My teacher told me to touch it, and to my surprise it felt like a lambs eat! (I thought it was just a cool name cause it resembles a lambs ear). I know that plants adapt to their environment by changing their leaves so I was wondering what the purpose of having fuzzy leaves are for this plant

I'm gonna try to make this short. So I have severe anxiety & used to go to a psychologist every week but my parents could no longer afford it so we stopped. Lately in class, whenever the teacher asks a question, I never raise my hand, but I will occasionally & when I do, I blush so hard & I stutter & talk low &my heart races, as my hand get cold & clammy & my throat becomes dry & after I answer the question, I stay like this with my head down, not paying attention to anything for the next 5 minutes. My marks have dropped drastically and Im so stressed about everything. University, money, marks, family, friends, everything. I also realized lately when I cross a street, I look in ALL directions more than 4 times before I get to the crossing part & another 2 times once I get there & I practically run through the crossing section yet my legs feel like jelly & i get so scared & nervous that I want to cry, and I also am barely able to breathe. I was in a car accident about 2 years ago, so that's why i'm scared of cars. I'm 16 and I don't have my driver's liscence yet and everyone in class is talking about finally being able to drive and I just sit there awkwardly not wanting to talk about it anymore cause even just talking about it makes me nervous and uncomfortable. All the symptoms left but now they're back & worst than before. No one can know I'm bad again. What do I do to avoid these panic attacks? I normally do breathing exercises afterwards because during the event such as crossing the street or talking to people, I panic so much that my brain just turns off and focuses on just getting over with whatever it is that's bugging me. I tried doing visualization but when those things happen, I just can't. I kind of want to go back to my psychologist but my parents can't afford it and I know if I tell them I need her, then they'll do everything they can to help me, including spending money we don't have. I'm so lost

I'm gonna try to make this short. So I have severe anxiety & used to go to a psychologist every week but my parents could no longer afford it so we stopped. Lately in class, whenever the teacher asks a question, I never raise my hand, but I will occasionally & when I do, I blush so hard & I stutter & talk low &my heart races, as my hand get cold & clammy & my throat becomes dry & after I answer the question, I stay like this with my head down, not paying attention to anything for the next 5 minutes. My marks have dropped drastically and Im so stressed about everything. University, money, marks, family, friends, everything. I also realized lately when I cross a street, I look in ALL directions more than 4 times before I get to the crossing part & another 2 times once I get there & I practically run through the crossing section yet my legs feel like jelly & i get so scared & nervous that I want to cry, and I also am barely able to breathe. I was in a car accident about 2 years ago, so that's why i'm scared of cars. I'm 16 and I don't have my driver's liscence yet and everyone in class is talking about finally being able to drive and I just sit there awkwardly not wanting to talk about it anymore cause even just talking about it makes me nervous and uncomfortable. All the symptoms left but now they're back & worst than before. No one can know I'm bad again. What do I do to avoid these panic attacks? I normally do breathing exercises afterwards because during the event such as crossing the street or talking to people, I panic so much that my brain just turns off and focuses on just getting over with whatever it is that's bugging me. I tried doing visualization but when those things happen, I just can't. I kind of want to go back to my psychologist but my parents can't afford it and I know if I tell them I need her, then they'll do everything they can to help me, including spending money we don't have. I'm so lost

I'm gonna try to make this short. So I have severe anxiety&used to go to a psychologist every week but my parents could no longer afford it so we stopped. Lately in class, whenever the teacher asks a question, I never raise my hand, but I will occasionally&when I do, I blush so hard & I stutter & talk low &my heart races, as my hand get cold & clammy&my throat becomes dry&after I answer the question, I stay like this with my head down, not paying attention to anything for the next 5 minutes.My marks have dropped drastically and Im so stressed about everything. University, money, marks, family, friends, everything. I also realized lately when I cross a street, I look in ALL directions more than 4 times before I get to the crossing part&another 2 times once I get there&I practically run through the crossing section yet my legs feel like jelly&i get so scared&nervous that I want to cry.All the symptoms left but now they're back&worst than before. No one can know I'm bad again.What do I do

I have really bad depression, and really severe anxiety. I've been really upset lately, but not like how I used to be...now i'm upset with my body. I really hate how I look and I've been starving myself for so long and my mom noticed and she started to make me eat and I hate myself for it, for giving in and eating. I can't bring myself to purge cause as stupid as it sounds, I have a phobia of vomit. My brother calls me names everyday and makes me feel like ****. I used to pinch my arm really badly but stopped after a while and started again yesterday but now the scars go deeper than before and I just can't stop. I can't tell my best friend any of this for her beneifit (really long reason why). I'm still about 15 lbs overweight and even though everyone says that I'm normal size, it'll never be good enough, I fell like I'll never be happy with who I am. I just make everyone's lives miserable and I'm such a burden. I don't want to exist anymore. And please don't tell me to go see a professional cause I already do and my parents fight over it every week whether or not it's a waste of money.

So I've always had constipation since I was little but I haven't been to the bathroom in a week and last week when I did go it was very painful. This is really awkward but I need help please I feel so bloated and I need some remedies to help me poo asap I feel like if I don't go by tomorrow morning I'm gonna make myself throw up. I've been eating LOTS of fruits lately and foods with lots of fibre so I don't understand why this is happening. Please help me

Hello! I need to know what type of foods contain high amounts of fibre (other than fruits and veggies), which types of food contain protein (no meats please) and do beans make u gain weigh or loose it?

I'm a 16 year old female who is 5'5" and I weigh 144 lbs. I have big bones so that adds to the weight. In my mind I feel like I should be around 135 or something but I'm not sure. So I was basically just wondering what weight I should be at and how to get there in a healthy way cause this is kinda awkward but I've had a problem with constipation since I was little and I've been eating plenty of fibre and water but it doesn't work so it got to the point where I starved myself for so long and I'm almost ready to do it again if I don't get to 140 by next week cause I hate myself I feel like I'm so overweight

Hello. I've been having a lot of problems mentally lately about my weight. I know it's stupid but I've literally been starving myself (only an apple a day and if I ate a full meal I would go for a 11K walk to burn off the calories). Today I realized how exaggerated my moves are to loose weight.

I'm 16 year old female who weighs 147 pounds (used to be 156 before starvation). I would like to know what the ideal weight for someone my age is. And if any of you know any healthy ways to loose weight, like healthy meals that I could eat, I would reallyyyy appreciate it.

Thanks :)

I have to write a letter where I am a nurse during the first world war. I was just wondering if you could please help me out a little with answering these questions:

What were some of the common cases that nurses had to deal with?

How long after the first gaz bomb was dropped was the gaz mask invented?

What regions in France partook in this battle? Was Alsace 1 of them?

I would really appreciate if you could answer these questions for me please. Thanks :)

Ok, so I went to the clinic on Friday (my family doctor is absent) and he told me I have strep throat. I wasn't surprised cause I always get it on my birthday, but this year it's absolutely horrible!! He prescribed some antibiotics and told me that I should feel better in 48 hours. It's been over 48 hours and The only way I feel better is that my throat doesn't sting as much. My throat still stings a bit, I can feel a lot of mucus in my throat (which I've been spitting out as much as possible), I haven't been able to sleep much, water hurts my throat, and I can barely talk. My voice cracks so I've been talking in a whisper for a few days. Do u think its worth it to go back to the doctor? Or should I just wait a couple more days to see if it gets better on its own? I'm just really worried about missing too much school. I've been sick for almost a week (I had march break). Also, if u could suggests some foods to eat that will help me feel better, I'd really appreciate it! Thank u in advance!!