Help me compose the perfect letter of introduction and get over my fear of contacting potential Ph.D. advisors.
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posted by cortisol
on Oct 2, 2007 -
12 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 -
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I'm an extrovert who is turning into an introvert. How can I start liking the time I spend with myself?
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posted by Madamina
on Sep 10, 2007 -
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I know I need therapy, and I intend to get it as soon as my health insurance comes through in a few weeks. I'm under a lot of strain from a pending divorce and various related financial issues. I'm not just depressed, but I have the attention span of a gnat and I get caught in horrible, tormenting chains of obsessive thoughts. This is really crippling my ability to work and bill my customers, leading to more financial stress, leading to more emotional stress, etc. What solid things can I do in the short term to focus, work and get things done without pacing, obsessing and crying a lot?
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posted by anonymous
on Aug 13, 2007 -
24 answers
I live in Minneapolis, a few blocks from where the bridge collapsed. I wasn't there at the time, nor was anyone I know, but I went over that bridge earlier that day, and every day before that. I've been feeling a lot of anxiety since it fell; it could easily have been me or anyone I know, and I'm scared that something will happen suddenly to me or to the people I love. I know that the way I'm feeling isn't rational, especially since I wasn't personally affected by it, but it's very real and it's affecting my life. I also know that we can all go at any time and so we need to live life to the fullest, but how can I get over it and get from here to there?
posted by anonymous
on Aug 6, 2007 -
14 answers
I'm having crippling anxiety attacks and may have Generalized Anxiety Disorder...I have been recommended to consult a psychiatrist in the Indianapolis, Indiana area. Any MeFites have suggestions for a good anxiety specialist? I have decent insurance...not great but decent. Thanks for your time.
posted by snap_dragon
on Aug 2, 2007 -
5 answers
psychology-fites: Why is it that typically, people who have anxiety attacks do NOT trigger the vaso-vagal response instead (and potentially pass out?)
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posted by bitterkitten
on Jul 29, 2007 -
3 answers
My body-image issues are getting in the way of my ability to go out and have fun. I don't know where to go next.
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posted by anonymous
on Jul 26, 2007 -
22 answers
MedFilter: Looking for guidance on general chronic lethargic feeling (both physically and emotionally). (wordy)
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posted by anonymous
on Jul 19, 2007 -
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Due to several simultaneous personal disasters (romantic, financial, social, professional), I need to deal with my (long-standing) anxiety problems right away. Please help me find the resource I need -- I live in Somerville MA (near the red line, but have no car), would prefer free or a sliding scale, and would like to be prescribed medication. I'm not sure what assistance I might qualify for, I make ~$35K. Its very difficult for me to get time off of work, so I'd prefer to be seen on a weekend or after 5:30 on a weekday. I also have a ton of fear about the idea of seeing a therapist in the first place. GLBT resources would be appropriate, but not required. This seems impossible. Thanks for any advice.
posted by anonymous
on Jun 29, 2007 -
10 answers
I'm not even thirty and the sex is terrible. Am I the only person with this problem and what should I do about it? Apologies, there is...
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posted by anonymous
on Jun 28, 2007 -
11 answers
Is there anything wrong a grad student with taking an anti-anxiety medication, Ativan, to get through the end of a school term?
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posted by anonymous
on Jun 4, 2007 -
27 answers
What can I do with my podcast?
I started my podcast with a layman's perspective on depression and anxiety and a focus on positive thinking in 2005, but have since run out of steam, time and ideas. I don't want to drop the domain name and let it slide, but would rather change the focus and format. Any ideas, MeFi?
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posted by jim.christian
on Jun 2, 2007 -
8 answers
Life after therapy: I've been fighting depression and anxiety issues most of my life, and I'm just now truly seeking help with it. Should I be worried about who I will become?
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posted by MysticMCJ
on May 30, 2007 -
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I am a 24 year old female at a pivotal point, and I need to address some serious personality and behavioural issues before I can figure out what I want to do with my life. Where are things going wrong here?
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posted by DecemberRaine
on May 21, 2007 -
15 answers
I just adopted a dog which apparently has separation anxiety issues (and we have cats). We had planned to initially leave him crated during the day. What can I do to help him through this transition?
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posted by team lowkey
on May 20, 2007 -
15 answers
For a friend; Is it possible to experience physical side effects (dizziness, heart palpitations, anxiety) in the 5-10 minutes after taking the NSAID oxaprozin? Assume it was taken with food and water.
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posted by Aidan Kehoe
on May 19, 2007 -
6 answers
Can this be an anxiety attack even though my anxiety/stress has been constant and not sudden?
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posted by catfood
on May 15, 2007 -
10 answers
Has anyone had the experience of being sick, weak, panicky, malnourished, anemic, perhaps about to faint, and the world turns into a kind of claustrophobic twilight horror zone where you feel like a ragged ghost or like you've stepped into another ghastly dimension, even though everything looks and sounds EXACTLY the same and you know you're physically in the same place and you can even talk rationally, but now your world has just turned into a kind of hell?
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posted by serena15221
on May 15, 2007 -
21 answers
I love my boyfriend and enjoy his company. He loves me a lot. Why then do I feel on edge when I'm near him?
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posted by anonymous
on May 9, 2007 -
16 answers
So I'm afraid to fly. Are there therapists or professionals that will actually help with this? There's more
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posted by Octoparrot
on May 4, 2007 -
24 answers
Going back to school, making a career change, age is starting to become a factor and I can barely function emotionally. Help.
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posted by Hands of Manos
on Apr 30, 2007 -
25 answers
Exactly how does shyness come across as arrogance? What's the difference between arrogance and confidence?
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posted by whitneykitty
on Apr 29, 2007 -
20 answers
Decision-making strategies filter: How to make a hard decision regarding art, uncertainty, academia, a move and major fears?
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posted by EL-O-ESS
on Apr 26, 2007 -
10 answers
Anxiety about the long term prognosis for the United States, the middle class, homo sapiens sapiens. Am I the only one who finds the fear about these things overwhelming? If I
am the only one, what comfort should I take?
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posted by cloudscratcher
on Apr 14, 2007 -
60 answers
How do I convince my girlfriend that she's NOT pregnant? We haven't slept together in two months but she's still worried to the point of distraction that she somehow might be pregnant.
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 30, 2007 -
72 answers
Why is exercise making me feel depressed? All I read and hear is that exercise goes a long way toward alleviating depression and making one feel better. All it has done for me lately is cause mini-panic attacks in the gym, make me feel like a failure and cause me to feel depressed for hours after I work out. I am just able to get over myself for the next day just to have it all happen over again as I somehow force myself back into the gym.
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posted by playmobil
on Mar 28, 2007 -
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