How can I understand, and empathize, with my fiancee's psychological issues? And other difficult-to-articulate questions. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Dec 17, 2009 - 64 answers

Anti-anxiety medication: blessing or cop-out? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 29, 2009 - 20 answers

The trial-and-error method of ADHD drugs: I am already afraid of screwing up my job and I am concerned about all these side effects I read about people having. I can't spend 3 months spaced out or whatever until I find the right drug cause then I'll REALLY screw up at work. Can you help allay my fears or tell me how you and your psychiatrist and/or therapist worked this out? [more inside]
posted by sio42 on Oct 22, 2009 - 26 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: [more inside]
posted by AzraelBrown on Sep 19, 2009 - 7 answers

I'm coping with two different side effects from two different medications--hair loss and sore tongue/dry mouth. Any advice from the hive mind? Teal deer explanation and questions inside. [more inside]
posted by elfgirl on Aug 30, 2009 - 7 answers

Doctor-Filter: I have an appointment scheduled to see a doctor this afternoon about some... sensitive issues. I'm wondering how free I should be with the information I give them, and whether or not certain factors might discourage them from giving me the treatment I feel like I need. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 12, 2009 - 20 answers

Heart racing/pounding upon waking up. This happens in the morning and also when I take naps. [more inside]
posted by desjardins on Dec 8, 2008 - 21 answers

What are some over-the-counter drugs (or herbal medicine) that can be taken to treat severe anxiety until I can get some health insurance? [more inside]
posted by Rhadamanthus on May 7, 2008 - 32 answers

Help me decide between Lexapro and Wellbutrin. [more inside]
posted by saturn25 on Apr 25, 2008 - 23 answers

What is an anxiety medication "boost bar?" [more inside]
posted by IndigoRain on Feb 28, 2008 - 8 answers

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? [more inside]
posted by I, Lamy on Jan 30, 2008 - 4 answers

Is it appropriate to shop around for a psychiatrist? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jan 23, 2008 - 19 answers

Anxiety medication for panic attacks? What should I look out for / expect. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jan 4, 2008 - 32 answers

Best treatments for anxiety? [more inside]
posted by mintchip on Nov 3, 2007 - 31 answers

Is there anything wrong a grad student with taking an anti-anxiety medication, Ativan, to get through the end of a school term? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jun 4, 2007 - 27 answers

My girlfriend is going on medication for anxiety. Help me be a good boyfriend. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jan 29, 2007 - 40 answers

Paxil vs Zoloft for anxiety? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Mar 22, 2006 - 28 answers

Does anyone have any experiences with the anti-anxiety medication Lexapro that they may be able to share? [more inside]
posted by punkrockrat on Jul 28, 2005 - 20 answers