I'm about to start a course of Citalopram (Celexa / Cipramil). What should I know in advance? [more inside]
posted by SebastianKnight on Nov 18, 2009 - 21 answers

Should I go for the in-plan, cheap co-pay therapist or pony up more cash for the therapist who seems a better fit for my family? Would it be bad to switch therapists shortly into the process? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 17, 2009 - 11 answers

Physical problem or mental problem? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 17, 2009 - 9 answers

Friend with depression (treated with meds), seems to have plateaued with any progress and still occasionally thinks of suicide. I am there for him as much as possible but it kills me to see him like this. Is there anything I should know, or that I could do or say at the right time to help him move forward? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 12, 2009 - 13 answers

I am living a wasted life. Depressed and stuck. I know this question has been asked a million times in a million different ways by a million different people. But I want to ask it myself, and hear what you say to me, because I am at the end of my rope. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 10, 2009 - 57 answers

Help me decide the best plan of attack with a friend who has very severe mental health issues. [more inside]
posted by hazyspring on Nov 5, 2009 - 18 answers

How do I navigate Social Security to qualify for Medicaid, SSI and disability for mental health services? How do I find an advocate to guide me through the walls of paperwork and decisions? Sub-question: what are current mental health institutions like for in-patient treatment? [more inside]
posted by loquacious on Nov 5, 2009 - 13 answers

Another mental health, break up related question. What about me changed so quickly? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 2, 2009 - 11 answers

TherapyFilter: Asking for a friend of a friend—can anyone recommend a competent therapist accessible to someone living in Richmond, Virginia... especially someone especially good at handling issues of anxiety and panic? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 26, 2009 - 1 answer

I have some information which may be critical to my friend's future/safety, but I obtained it in a somewhat dubious way. I'd just like to hear your thoughts on the position I'm in. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 4, 2009 - 20 answers

My sister has an alcohol and/or prescription and/or depression problem. What can I do to help her, and in what order? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 20, 2009 - 7 answers

I was recently prescribed simvastatin for high cholesterol. About a year ago I tried Lexapro for anxiety, but didn't do well on it and stopped after a couple months, and otherwise haven't taken any medication for anything. See inside for where the two cross: [more inside]
posted by AzraelBrown on Sep 19, 2009 - 7 answers

I need help to stop myself having an intense disgust reaction to something that everyone else finds normal – namely, sniffing. This is making my life miserable, please help! [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 18, 2009 - 19 answers

Why do I have a fear of people seeing me change or do anything out of character? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 18, 2009 - 19 answers

Lately I seem to be losing a lot of things - the screws for a chair, the screws I bought to replace them, a screwdriver to put them in, a cheese grater, now my wallet. I haven't really had a losing things stage since I was a kid. Confirmation bias, or is there something wrong with me?
posted by l33tpolicywonk on Sep 13, 2009 - 20 answers

Austin Therapist Recommendations: A friend is looking for a therapist to work through some issues. He wants someone who is active in conversation and is willing to confront him on things when necessary. He's had therapists in the past who were nice but too passive, and just listened more than they offered ideas and suggestions. The ideal therapist would listen without judging but would help stimulate new ideas and change in his life. Do you know of anyone like this?
posted by odayoday on Sep 3, 2009 - 2 answers

Am I ready to leave therapy? And if so, how do I do it? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 20, 2009 - 17 answers

My sister-in-law has started dating a mildly retarded man. This strikes me as very, very wrong. Am I a bigot, or is this a well-founded concern? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 11, 2009 - 58 answers

[neurotic teen filter] - Id like to be comfortable with my body again! [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 9, 2009 - 17 answers

So I’ve finally made up my mind to talk to my GP about the depression that I think I’m suffering from. I have a few days before my appointment and I’d like to get a clearer handle on things before I see him. Can you help me unpack some of this? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 4, 2009 - 14 answers

A while ago, I asked about the implications of accessing mental health care and possibly having a diagnosis tied to me. From the answers, I've concluded that in my specific situation, any help I need will have to be "off the record." Because that's my decision, this has made it hard to obtain care. How do I go about finding it anyway? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 30, 2009 - 11 answers

I want to do something positive for mental health awareness aside from just engaging people on the subject when it comes up. Is there anyone out there I can consider donating my time or money to? [more inside]
posted by silby on Jul 26, 2009 - 6 answers

I’m suffering from Cyclothymia. My Psychiatrist, who I’ve been seeing for the last one and a half years, could not be reached. My Question is, am I a danger to others? [more inside]
posted by hadjiboy on Jul 24, 2009 - 27 answers

How do I explain to an acquaintance with learning difficulties that his language and actions are unwanted? [more inside]
posted by vickyverky on Jul 20, 2009 - 18 answers

Short Version: I'm poor and I need therapy in the SF Bay Area. [more inside]
posted by lekvar on Jul 13, 2009 - 8 answers

CrazyMedsFilter: How afraid of Fluoxetine (and its "pretty gnarly" side-effects) should I be? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jun 30, 2009 - 12 answers

How to not present as or be a hypo- (or hyper) chondriac at the Doctors? Especially in relation to mental health issues? [more inside]
posted by Elysum on Jun 29, 2009 - 9 answers

My downstairs neighbor, who is most likely schizophrenic, has been harassing my wife and me. Our landlord seems unenthusiastic about evicting her, and we are unenthusiastic about moving ourselves. What legal options can I pursue? Does anyone in Chicago have personal experience with a (cheap!) lawyer they might recommend? [more inside]
posted by ztdavis on Jun 17, 2009 - 47 answers

I've been suffering from severe depression and told my therapist that if I feel any worse, I will go to the hospital and tell them I am thinking of hurting myself. In New York state, what can I expect from this experience? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jun 14, 2009 - 13 answers

Now, after a really bad episode of Depression that has lasted the last 14 months, my doctor has prescribed Celexa for my depression. I just started taking it today and seemed to have a rather mild, pleasant day. I was on Paxil years ago and it didn't go as well. I know that YANMD, but I'd like some real world experiences. I have a few specific questions I'd love other Celexa users to answer. Please feel free to offer other advice as well. [more inside]
posted by aristan on May 18, 2009 - 16 answers

How can I work on mental health issues without costly therapy? Lengthy details inside. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Apr 30, 2009 - 10 answers

Meta-Meta-RelationshipFilter: Have there been any scientific trials to study the efficacy of talk therapy that involved a placebo as control? [more inside]
posted by XMLicious on Apr 20, 2009 - 21 answers

Please tell me about your experiences of taking mirtazapine (Zispin, Remeron). [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Apr 12, 2009 - 8 answers

Help me with my fear of transplant shock. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Apr 7, 2009 - 7 answers

I need some help managing anger, depression, and sadness. More specifically, I need to figure out some way for my boyfriend to control his urges to beat the crap out of random people and for me to control my deep depression. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Mar 11, 2009 - 31 answers

[NewDadFilter:] I'm a shy person and a new dad. Is there anything I can do to keep from transmitting that trait to my kiddo? [more inside]
posted by wheat on Mar 6, 2009 - 23 answers

How can I trust people again? (Lengthy, can also be characterized as "whiny".) [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Mar 3, 2009 - 13 answers

I have some kind of mental health issue along the lines of OCD and/or OCPD and I need some help fleshing it out. (Long) [more inside]
posted by dino terror on Feb 25, 2009 - 18 answers

Help me have a conversation about anti-depressants with my doctor. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Feb 25, 2009 - 20 answers

What happens if you check into an inpatient psychiatric facility in Maryland/ Washington/ Virgina? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Feb 20, 2009 - 15 answers

What is wrong with me? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Feb 18, 2009 - 31 answers

Australian (and U.S.) Mental Health/Legal Filter. Can you just go and talk your GP into having someone put through a psychiatric evaluation? [more inside]
posted by metalheart on Feb 1, 2009 - 14 answers

I'm looking for a really good psychiatrist or psychologist in either Rochester, Syracuse or Ithaca NY... for a friend, of course! [more inside]
posted by ubiquity on Jan 17, 2009 - 2 answers

Need a therapist who specializes in anxiety and CBT in the St. Louis / West St. Louis County area. [more inside]
posted by Locative on Jan 11, 2009 - 3 answers

Is there any truth to the stereotype of the absent-minded and/or mad professor? [more inside]
posted by [ixia] on Dec 1, 2008 - 14 answers

Help me come up with a (very tactful) way to entreat my boyfriend to seek treatment for depression/anxiety. (long background story) [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 19, 2008 - 8 answers

Do I have "Manic Depression"? I know you are not my Dr., but since I'm not dying and my Doc usually changes the subject on me, I'd love to hear your general knowledge and experience before I go force the issue. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 28, 2008 - 16 answers

OK. I just admitted to my therapist that I have been cutting and having some dark thoughts. He was about to go into a session when he answered my page. He's calling me back later and we have an appt scheduled for Monday. I'm not in any immediate danger FYI but I'm very worried and anxious what actions might be taken. He said he thought a conversation between him and my psychiatrist was in order, and I agreed to that. I've read the questions about "I told my therapist I want to kill myself, will I get committed" and there is some useful info there. But I want even further specific information about what comes next. What am I in for? What should I expect? Will this change the therapy dynamic? He knows I'm a past cutter but I have always assured him it is in the past. Now I've admitted to six weeks of lies by ommission. What happens now? I've never told anyone about this, and I'm a little freaked.
posted by anonymous on Oct 24, 2008 - 17 answers

How do I reframe my memories of severe childhood abuse? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 19, 2008 - 24 answers

What are a few significant things you wish you did when you were younger that you believe would have helped better preserve your mental and physical health? What are a few significant things you did do in the past that you now see paying dividends? [more inside]
posted by schroedinger on Oct 14, 2008 - 41 answers