Help me figure out ways to minimize the effect my schizophrenic uncle's delusions have on government and law enforcement. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 27, 2009 - 14 answers

After a long and losing battle with depression, I am going to a short-term (10 day) partial hospitalization program at McLean Hospital near Boston. I need advice on how to convince myself that there’s hope for me and get into the kind of frame of mind that will allow me to benefit from this kind of program, despite its short length and limitations. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 14, 2009 - 23 answers

Please help me help my uncle, who is drinking himself to death. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 27, 2009 - 7 answers

How does one tell a friend that they might have borderline personality disorder? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jan 31, 2009 - 25 answers

After battling on my own for three years, I have finally decided that I need to seek medication for my persistent depression and associated overwhelming anxiety. Here's the problem: I have no idea what steps to take to get treatment. Can you provide me with a very detailed step-by-step map or script to follow? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 6, 2008 - 16 answers

My housemate has scabies, and I (at least yet) do not. I have a vacation scheduled in a week that will have me staying in a condo with 6 other people. My doctor doesn't want to treat me unless I start to itch because "it's unpleasant," but I really don't want to infest my fellow travelers... What to do? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 25, 2008 - 9 answers

Are there any stories of recovering/recovered alcoholics (with more than a few years sobriety) returning to drinking without serious consequences? I'm looking for post-sobriety 'success' stories. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Apr 17, 2008 - 21 answers

Most economical way to get treatment for anxiety and depression? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 6, 2007 - 15 answers

Hi. My name's Anon and I'm an alcoholic. Please help me find a treatment program in California. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 14, 2007 - 9 answers

Tell me about hemorrhoids! Read more inside if you don't mind some details! [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 21, 2005 - 17 answers