So I’ve finally made up my mind to talk to my GP about the depression that I think I’m suffering from. I have a few days before my appointment and I’d like to get a clearer handle on things before I see him. Can you help me unpack some of this? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 4, 2009 - 14 answers

How do you snap yourself out of a temporary, but fairly deeply depressed state in order to accomplish tasks at hand? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 18, 2009 - 29 answers

After 27 years of being best friends (we had baby pictures together, and were inseparable), mine decided to drop off the face of the planet and never call me again after I moved to Austin. [more inside]
posted by HPag on Feb 28, 2009 - 64 answers

A 16 year old seeking Emancipated Minor status. What is the legal process involved for this in Ontario, Canada? [more inside]
posted by Danniman on Feb 1, 2009 - 5 answers

What to do when depression disrupts your relationships? [more inside]
posted by mintchip on Jan 30, 2009 - 13 answers

At my usually super-quiet night job, I've been approached by two suicidal-talking strangers in the past week and a half. It seems likely to happen again and I'd like to find some kind of basic training for what to say and do. I'm in NC. [more inside]
posted by auntbunny on Jan 2, 2009 - 11 answers

OrthorexiaFilter: Help me overcome my obsession with food [more inside]
posted by DeltaForce on Dec 6, 2008 - 9 answers

[How] Should I tell my parents, now I'm a healthy adult, about my longstanding depression? [more inside]
posted by the agents of KAOS on Nov 27, 2008 - 31 answers

My job is making me miserable. I need some short-term coping strategies. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 18, 2008 - 26 answers

Background info: I've been dating my girlfriend for almost 2years and we both love each other very much. However, every once in awhile she will get depressed because of her troubled past. She is my first girlfriend, while she's had a few bad partners who I would punch in the face if I ever saw them. Just to name a few, she was physically abused by one, had a "friends with benefits" she is extremely disgusted/ashamed about. Every once in awhile her past will come back and cause her a lot of suffering. I've been very patient, respectful, loving and understanding to her throughout our entire relationship. However, I feel helpless to help her overcome her past. I've suggested counseling but she thinks it won't really help. Has anyone gone through something similar? I want to help her but I don't know how? Do I just continue doing what I am doing? Thank you in advance
posted by HBomb on Jul 17, 2008 - 24 answers

I am 21, male, and I'm pretty bored with life, I feel stressed about doing nothing. I am having trouble figuring out what it is I really want to do with all of the time I have right now, and I've definitely been stagnating. Give me some advice! [more inside]
posted by thegmann on May 8, 2008 - 19 answers

Help me out, Hive Mind, with some excellent arguments in favor of pets in general and cats in particular, so I don't have to divorce my husband. [more inside]
posted by misha on Nov 8, 2007 - 55 answers

MedFilter: Looking for guidance on general chronic lethargic feeling (both physically and emotionally). (wordy) [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 19, 2007 - 40 answers

Depressed about career choices. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 10, 2006 - 20 answers

In your opinion, what are the best online resources for people with depression? (e.g. communities, forums, web-based magazines etc). [more inside]
posted by tastybrains on Aug 28, 2006 - 15 answers

How can you help a dog deal with the loneliness after the death of a sibling? [more inside]
posted by monsta coty scott on Jun 6, 2005 - 7 answers

What can I do to help our dog (13 yrs. old, chow/sharpei mix) who is very depressed? My husband, who she absolutely adores, is on the fourth day of a 3 week business trip. She barely eats, walks around dejectly with her head and tail down, and spends most of her time sleeping in a corner by the front door. [more inside] [more inside]
posted by lola on Jan 10, 2004 - 8 answers