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? [more inside]
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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 on Dec 26, 2007 - 2 answers

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Help me find a good, Seattle area, therapist for dealing with anxiety disorders and panic attacks. [more inside]
posted on Sep 14, 2007 - 3 answers

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

Private, in-patient mental health facilities in Minnesota? And what's an average day like at one? [more inside]
posted on Nov 21, 2006 - 3 answers

I get crippling anxiety attacks in any situation that requires me asking for anything. This is predictably ruining my life. [more inside]
posted on Jan 25, 2006 - 30 answers