I think I might have Asperger's. In my case, should I even bother being tested? What would a confirmation/disconfirmaton mean? [more inside]
posted by edguardo on Nov 22, 2009 - 20 answers

What are some suggestions concerning dealing with feelings of near constant paranoia? [more inside]
posted by iabide79 on Oct 27, 2009 - 11 answers

How to deal with unemployment + feeling like crap? Just got let go last week from crap job I hated, but now feeling more miserable than ever. [more inside]
posted by greatalleycat on Oct 22, 2009 - 11 answers

My escalating depression has caused me to hit rock bottom, mainly an arrest for DUI and will almost certainly be fired since they are using any excuse to fire anyone. What do I do now to recover mentally and get another job when I can't drive and have a record? [more inside]
posted by greatalleycat on Oct 2, 2009 - 28 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

I've lacked confidence in every aspect of my life, and it's holding me back. What can I do? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 16, 2009 - 18 answers

My downstairs neighbor, who is most likely schizophrenic, has been harassing my wife and me. Our landlord seems unenthusiastic about evicting her, and we are unenthusiastic about moving ourselves. What legal options can I pursue? Does anyone in Chicago have personal experience with a (cheap!) lawyer they might recommend? [more inside]
posted by ztdavis on Jun 17, 2009 - 47 answers

Looking for some advice on how to cope with long-standing psychological issues - except...I'm studying in Tokyo for the next month, which adds some unique twists. [more inside]
posted by Griffinlb on May 26, 2009 - 8 answers

I disclosed depression at work. Most of the things people tend to do in response to a depressed colleague are things which actually make me sicker. What to do? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Mar 24, 2009 - 9 answers

Help me move out of my family's house. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Mar 20, 2009 - 9 answers

How do I begin to deal with what appears to be generalized anxiety disorder? I am wondering about experiences with anxiety medication... Help me fix my whacked out body! [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Mar 8, 2009 - 25 answers

How can I trust people again? (Lengthy, can also be characterized as "whiny".) [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Mar 3, 2009 - 13 answers

Australian (and U.S.) Mental Health/Legal Filter. Can you just go and talk your GP into having someone put through a psychiatric evaluation? [more inside]
posted by metalheart on Feb 1, 2009 - 14 answers

I've recently taken on, what I've found to be, the most miserable and painful task ever. That is, finding a mental health provider that is covered by my insurance... (Long "please-for-the-love-of-everything-good-in-this-world-Help-me" story.) [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jan 28, 2009 - 6 answers

Please help me sort out my anxiety-related relationship problems and help me to have an open heart. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 30, 2008 - 6 answers

Anxieties about my own safety and that of my loved ones are making it hard for me to sleep at night. The onset of dusk makes my stomach knot. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 12, 2008 - 29 answers

How to climb out of severe depression? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 9, 2008 - 21 answers

How can I help my sister come to terms with her mental health issues? [more inside]
posted by Julia F***ing Sugarbaker on Jul 4, 2008 - 17 answers

Good literature and resources for learning to help and support someone with PTSD? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jun 16, 2008 - 5 answers

Are there any mental health oriented right to die movements?
posted by By The Grace of God on Mar 6, 2008 - 26 answers

So I'm clinically depressed. And right now I likely can't take medication or see a therapist. If things get worked out with medical coverage I might be able to do one or both. But, I'd like to avoid medication if at all possible. What are the things I can do/take (vitamins?) to feel better until ? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Feb 20, 2008 - 40 answers

What is the pathology of a person who steals small personal items such as shoes, underwear and sunglasses in order to remember or think of someone?
posted by GoodJob! on Jan 6, 2008 - 15 answers

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 by antisocialiting on Dec 26, 2007 - 2 answers

I know They're dead, but am I now too? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Dec 10, 2007 - 33 answers

Suggestions for a men's retreat or getaway that isn't touchy-feely? [more inside]
posted by 45moore45 on Nov 11, 2007 - 11 answers

In high school I was involved in a nerdy extracurricular activity that occupied most of my time, and when I graduated most of my friends went to school A to study our field and I went to School B. One the friends I made through this association has, I've recently been informed, checked himself into a hospital for mental health reasons. He had already decided not to go back to university this semester (we attend different schools, so I found this out second hand). He had had issues in high school, but it sounds as though things have deteriorated dramatically. He is a brilliant person, and my life has been better for knowing him. I'm going to send an email to a relative of his that I think can get it to him for me. What do I say? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 8, 2007 - 11 answers

Is it possible for my wife (with my help) to manage a possible hypomanic stage down without meds and without too much of a depression swing? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 3, 2007 - 31 answers

HR people - please help me with a thorny resume question. I've recently become part of a Speakers Bureau for a national not-for-profit organization. I am also looking for a job. I feel like the fact that I do some public speaking will look good on my resume, however the speaking I do is for National Alliance on Mental Illness. [more inside]
posted by la petite marie on Aug 2, 2007 - 13 answers

It's time to submit my out-of-pocket medical expenses to my employer for reimbursement under the pre-tax medical account program. All my receipts are for psychotherapy, psychotropic medication, and other indicia of mental illness. Is it professionally "safe" for my employer to have this stuff? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jun 26, 2007 - 15 answers

My boyfriend is on the verge of a psychotic breakdown and I don't know how to help him. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 3, 2007 - 74 answers

looking for low cost/free mental health services in los angeles. [more inside]
posted by punch_the_mayor on Mar 14, 2007 - 5 answers

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

Is there a word to describe a person who repeatedly becomes convinced that someone else is sick with various obscure ailments, based on flimsy or imagined evidence? [more inside]
posted by jessicapierce on Sep 26, 2006 - 13 answers

MentalHealthFilter: To try and sum up a fairly long and complicated issue: My brother, 23, is diagnosed as bipolar. It's been an uphill battle ever since he was admitted to the psych hospital at 11/12 years old. Although his diagnosis and medications have switched many times, nothing seems to work. [more inside]
posted by unsigned on Jul 10, 2006 - 5 answers

Cognitive Behavioral Therapist in New York City that takes Aetna insurance? [MI] [more inside]
posted by m@L on Feb 27, 2006 - 5 answers

A friend of mine is having mental health issues. How can I best help them? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jan 18, 2006 - 7 answers

Yet another movie post ... We need movies that deal with some aspect of physical or mental health disabilities. [more inside]
posted by robhuddles on Sep 14, 2005 - 46 answers

Free or Low-Cost Anonymous Counseling in New York City? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 11, 2005 - 3 answers

Are mental blanks normal? [more inside]
posted by wackybrit on Jul 21, 2005 - 31 answers

What are the potential (career, financial) ramfications of receiving a diagnosis for a psychiatric disorder? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 1, 2005 - 15 answers

PsychFilter: Help me. I can't seem to 'switch off'. [more inside]
posted by nafrance on Jun 23, 2005 - 27 answers

Looking for advice on helping out a schizophrenic friend. [more inside]
posted by garethspor on Apr 5, 2005 - 14 answers

Has anyone had any success with treatments for Borderline Personality Disorder?
posted by eggerspretty on Mar 17, 2005 - 6 answers

I'm looking for a reccomendation for a good psychiatrist in Austin. [more inside]
posted by jammer on Mar 2, 2005 - 5 answers

I feel like my brain has stopped working and I'd like to get it fixed. A whole hell of a lot more inside. [more inside]
posted by bondcliff on Dec 1, 2004 - 47 answers

Question about mental health and the developing world. More inside. [more inside]
posted by plep on Jun 20, 2004 - 7 answers