Ask the Health Nuts: Mental Health

Hello, I believe I may have ADHD. It's very hard for me to focus on doing school work. I easily get distracted and procrastinate. I want to try Adderall, but I do not have a current physician. Are there any methods, tools and resources that can help? I do not want to consistently drink coffee. I do want to be successful in school, and not be embarrassed and ashamed that I am not doing my school work. Hi there! There…

I have been stressing so much because of midterms. I'm starting to notice that I have no desire to eat, I'm losing weight, and it feels like my heart is racing and I can't breathe whenever I think about my grades. What's wrong with me? Hello! It sounds like you have a lot of things on your plate right now, and it is completely understandable that you feel worried about midterms. From what you've said, it sounds like you might…

I cut, burn, and hit myself regularly as a way of coping with my problems. If:  I never harm myself to the point of endangering myself, I keep the wounds clean and allow them to heal, and I only allow permanent scars to form on private parts of my body (thighs, chest, etc.) that would only be seen by close friends/family (who are/would be accepting of my self-harming tendencies), what's the problem? Thank you for your open and genuine question.…