How do I start getting treatment for my mental health problems, specifically, in Austin, TX?
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posted by hrj
on Feb 8, 2013 -
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I need a new career. Special snowflake factors: I like my current career, I've been very successful -- but I've been diagnosed with severe bipolar disorder and can't take the stress anymore. Details very slightly obfuscated.
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posted by sock puppet du jour
on Oct 31, 2012 -
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I've feel angry and frustrated for no reason and I don't know what to do about it. I'm worried that I'm taking it out on my husband. Help?
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posted by kat518
on Oct 24, 2012 -
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I'm badly depressed and anxious. And I've got the worst job of my life - I'm 42, so that's saying a lot - complete with a boss I despise and who seems to despise me. My therapist thinks I should quit. Um, hello? Realistically, what can I do? Special flower BS inside.
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posted by Jaie
on Sep 22, 2012 -
26 answers
Best retreats, inpatient facilities (insurance or not), escapes, detox centers, and other ways that you changed your life dramatically for the better and kicked depression/anxiety once and for all!
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posted by 3491again
on Jun 13, 2012 -
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I have anxiety. I've recently started running. While I'm running, I have occasional anxiety spikes, some of which get close to panic attack territory. Help?
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posted by naturalog
on May 22, 2012 -
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Recommendations for mental health clinicians in Northern Virginia or DC. Particular experience with "Pure Obsessional" OCD and anxiety disorders would be ideal. My health insurance is through CareFirst Blue Cross/Blue Shield.
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 8, 2012 -
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Freaked out like crazy: I ran a red light and put myself and others in very real danger. How did I forget how to drive safely for 10 seconds?
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posted by chocolatemilkshakes
on Mar 27, 2012 -
49 answers
How do I 'get better' when I have conflicts with my own support system? My mom wants me to get better, but I'm easily irritated by her and now I'm moving to be close to her while seeking the help I need. TL;DR in the end because I just have a lot of issues :/
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 24, 2012 -
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Do you know a great therapist in Brooklyn or Manhattan who helped you or a friend cope with depression? I'm trying to find a good fit.
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posted by jessca84
on Feb 14, 2012 -
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Mental Health: I don't feel very good, mentally. And after taking some online mental health "tests" I wonder if I should do anything about it. Am I really as bad as the tests say that I am?
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posted by Sassyfras
on Feb 1, 2012 -
21 answers
How can I approach the task of analysing my own mental health professionals without defeating myself before I even get started?
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posted by talitha_kumi
on Jan 17, 2012 -
10 answers
[TherapyFilter] Could you tell me about your experiences of psychoanalysis please? I am trying to decide if it would be helpful for me to begin it.
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posted by anonymous
on Jan 11, 2012 -
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How do I pick a psychiatrist when I can find absolutely no information (besides the basics like contact info and education history) on any of the doctors in my area?
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posted by anonymous
on Dec 27, 2011 -
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I'm going to an intake (evaluation/show-and-tell) session at a psychiatric partial hospitalization program, due to severe social anxiety, ADHD and most importantly my current acute bipolar depressive episode. What kinds of questions should I be asking? How should I prepare?
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posted by Fee Phi Faux Phumb I Smell t'Socks o' a Puppetman!
on Aug 28, 2011 -
13 answers
MentalhealthFilter: dealing with the trial and error of meds, wondering if it's just me or if it's really a brain issue.
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posted by anonymous
on Jun 18, 2011 -
11 answers
Looking for examples of anxiety/depression/other psych issues in film and t.v. characters. What can you recommend?
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posted by aka burlap
on Apr 4, 2011 -
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I'm coming down off a Strattera-induced hypomanic episode. How can I make this bearable?
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posted by cereselle
on Mar 1, 2011 -
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I am wanting to ask my psychiatrist for an as-needed anti-anxiety medication. I'm being treated for bipolar II with Seroquel and am mostly very happy with it. I'd like to be as well-informed as possible when I see the doctor next.
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posted by MuChao
on Jan 29, 2011 -
24 answers
Inspired by
this post, about what it feels like to have ADHD - what does it feel like to have an anxiety disorder? What goes through your mind, and how would you describe it to someone without anxiety?
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posted by downing street memo
on May 21, 2010 -
26 answers
I'm concerned about my fiancée's mental health. I don't know much about this stuff. Help! Novel-length details within.
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 30, 2010 -
46 answers
Should I stop seeing my counselor/therapist? New to all this, not sure how this all works. This is my first time really going to therapy, so how does one determine if who you are seeing is helping you?
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posted by greatalleycat
on Mar 18, 2010 -
16 answers
How can I understand, and empathize, with my fiancee's psychological issues? And other difficult-to-articulate questions.
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posted by anonymous
on Dec 17, 2009 -
65 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.
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posted by anonymous
on Nov 10, 2009 -
57 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:
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posted by AzraelBrown
on Sep 19, 2009 -
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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?
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posted by silby
on Jul 26, 2009 -
6 answers
How to not present as or be a hypo- (or hyper) chondriac at the Doctors?
Especially in relation to mental health issues?
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posted by Elysum
on Jun 29, 2009 -
9 answers
My wife's battled depression for a while, and though she rallied and had a decent few months, she plunged back into the depths of it for the few weeks around her recent birthday (which seems to happen every year, but this year was the worst yet). She had us cancel any birthday plans, cake, etc -- didn't even want anybody to say "happy birthday". After asking a few times and receiving this same answer, I went along with it; it was
her birthday, after all. Her mood has lifted since then, but she still doesn't want her presents -- says to return everything, and shuts down when I bring up the subject. Fine, I can return them, except for one, a custom order meant as a present from our four-year-old (call her "Olivia"): a set of coasters printed with Olivia's scanned artwork. What do I do with them?
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posted by UtterlyDrained
on Aug 11, 2008 -
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Depression has knocked my passion (for everything) out. Gwargh. What do I do while I get therapy sorted?
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posted by divabat
on Jul 21, 2008 -
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I'm looking for a respected, progressive psychiatrist in Chicagoland and am having a hard time finding a database of rankings or respected professionals. Any suggestions?
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posted by I, Lamy
on Jan 30, 2008 -
4 answers
Recommendations or help with finding low cost therapy in the Philadelphia area for anxiety and depression. Any particular schools, agencies or companies that you know of or have used would be great.
posted by antisocialiting
on Dec 26, 2007 -
2 answers
Help me find a good, Seattle area, therapist for dealing with anxiety disorders and panic attacks.
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posted by anonymous
on Sep 14, 2007 -
3 answers
Private, in-patient mental health facilities in Minnesota? And what's an average day like at one?
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posted by anonymous
on Nov 21, 2006 -
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I get crippling anxiety attacks in any situation that requires me asking for anything. This is predictably ruining my life.
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posted by anonymous
on Jan 25, 2006 -
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