Something odd happened to me cognitively last night. Have you experienced anything similar? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 22, 2009 - 16 answers

Bad memories are interrupting my life. What do I do and how do I cope with it? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 2, 2009 - 19 answers

Facebook has an application dedicated to Top Five lists called Living Social. I find it distressing that, when attempting to list five things – books, for example – according to how highly I rate them, I can’t seem to do it. Quotes, a particular love of mine, are also problematic. As are memories, foods and anything else you might feel compelled to ask me. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 21, 2009 - 18 answers

How can I stop my brain switching to auto-pilot? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 21, 2009 - 14 answers

Can someone tell me what I am doing in my brain to cause this sensation in my body? Am I a monk? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 3, 2008 - 20 answers

Is it the fog from getting older, or is it something else? As I've gone through the years (late 30s), I can clearly feel myself getting less brainy... by that, I mean that I'm not putting together things as quickly as I once did. I'm also less creative, and overall, I feel less verbose and articulate. I've had some really stressful years, both workwise and otherwise. I don't *think* I'm depressed or overly anxious (in our 30s, we all have a bit of the anxiety, right?). So, is this normal? Do others have the same "brain fog?" If you do, shout it out. If you did, and you fixed it, I'd love to hear your secrets.
posted by anonymous on Apr 26, 2008 - 36 answers

MushroomsFilter: What causes a person to "lose their mind" temporarily on magic mushrooms? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 27, 2007 - 22 answers

How do I keep from getting stupid while I'm unemployed and job-hunting? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Apr 26, 2007 - 17 answers

I become dull and emotionless for stretches of 3-5 hours at a time. I don't feel depressed, I just feel absolutely nothing. I can play my favorite, rock-out song and it feels the same as listening to CSPAN. I can kiss my girlfriend and I might as well be kissing my hand. It happens regularly, usually in the afternoon, but not every day. Sometimes coffee or food can snap me out of it, sometimes not. The difference between being in or out this "mode" is very distinct. When I'm not in the "mode", I experience a pretty full, normal range of emotions and I'm not what you'd call depressed at all. Have other people experienced this? Any ideas of what causes it or how I can beat it? I hate missing out on experiences while stuck in this zombie-land.
posted by anonymous on Dec 18, 2006 - 17 answers