I just quit my (bad) job and have no new job to go to. I know I need to be proactively seeking work but I'm suffering from confidence problems and bad personal circumstances and finding it difficult. Any tips or similar stories?
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posted by Franny26
on Dec 8, 2010 -
14 answers
Looking for an online pharmacy that is not likely to sell sugar pills instead of real meds, and offers online consultations.
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posted by mccn
on Oct 12, 2010 -
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Can you recommend a therapist in the Seattle area that works on a sliding scale and is good at helping people set goals?
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posted by anonymous
on Oct 4, 2010 -
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My mother is suffering from dementia and interaction with her is becoming very difficult. Suggestions or advice please?
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posted by LastOfHisKind
on Oct 3, 2010 -
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I live and work in midtown Manhattan and was walking home from work today when I was stopped by a woman. I'd guess she was somewhere between 50 and 70 - yes, I'm terrible at estimating age. She was dressed well and conservatively. She told me I reminded her of someone she used to know, that she lived nearby, and wondered if I'd like to get lunch or dinner with her sometime later during the week.
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posted by slide
on Sep 17, 2010 -
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My daughter has been detained under Florida's
Baker Act. A statement she made to a social worker was mis-interpreted, and she is being held against her will at a mental health facility.
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posted by anonymous
on Aug 24, 2010 -
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Anyone know of any good blogs that focus on books about mental health, addictions, neuroscience, psychology? NOT looking for blogs about those subjects in general, but seek only blogs about new and interesting books that cover these topics. Blogs about health books in general are also of interest. Thank you, Hive Mind!!!
posted by Maias
on Aug 16, 2010 -
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I'm in a hole, and I keep digging. I'm behind on numerous things, and I just bury my head until problems become unbearable. Help me pull some dirt into this hole (without me in it) and lay down some concrete so this doesn't happen again.
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posted by SNWidget
on Aug 2, 2010 -
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How can I best help a friend who appears to be suffering considerably from bipolar disorder?
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posted by anonymous
on Jul 19, 2010 -
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I've got a big show this weekend! Help me prepare for it - especially by working out what I can eat during the day without either killing my stomach or passing out. (esp since I won't have time for dinner...)
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posted by divabat
on Jul 7, 2010 -
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Can anyone recommend a good mental health professional or clinic in the Denver area that works on a sliding scale?
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posted by anonymous
on Jun 23, 2010 -
4 answers
For the next month I'll be working 13/14 hr days between two jobs, and taking an online college course. What can I do to make it through each day?
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posted by carsonb
on Jun 9, 2010 -
23 answers
I'm trying to help my significant other navigation assistance programs to get her the help she is looking for. I'm in NJ, she's in FL.
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posted by ShawnStruck
on Jun 8, 2010 -
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Yet Another Shrink Search Question: Help me find a great psychiatrist in NYC. Bonus if they take Blue Cross/Blue Shield. Double bonus if they have experience with ADHD or PTSD.
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posted by dantekgeek
on May 20, 2010 -
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I have a graph-ruled Moleskine that is begging to be turned into a compendium of obscure, fascinating, and perhaps occasionally useful reference material. Some of the things I want to put in there are Rubik's Cube algorithms, keys to reading non-Latin alphabets, some simple math formulas (Trachtenberg math, e.g.), rules of thumb for estimating distance/altitude, and whatever else. I'm imagining the user would bust it out of his/her bag and use the knowledge within to solve a wide range of MacGyver/James Bond/bar bet problems. An intellectual "Swiss army knife", if you will.
Any and all ideas are welcome!
posted by holterbarbour
on Apr 28, 2010 -
55 answers
Dissociation? Borderline? Detachment? Sociopathy? Anhedonia? Depersonalization Disorder? What would you call this? Also, related therapy question.
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posted by Ndwright
on Apr 18, 2010 -
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I feel completely different mentally from 2 years ago. Help me reverse it (if possible). Kinda long...
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 8, 2010 -
19 answers
Does anyone have experience using cognitive behavioral therapy to overcome Somatoform disorder? TIA.
posted by quidividi
on Mar 9, 2010 -
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Any recommendations for psychiatrists in NYC or Hudson County NJ, on AETNA student coverage?
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posted by blu_stocking
on Mar 6, 2010 -
1 answer
Parent with mental issues (in Maryland) at end of her rope... how do I help without enabling or having to provide long-term financial support?
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posted by anonymous
on Jan 4, 2010 -
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My girlfriend has serious
bipolar disorder. I love her, but living with her is very, very difficult. She breaks down all the time. I don't know if I should commit to a life with her, and deal with this into perpetuity, or if I should move on and try to find someone better adjusted, leaving love for peace and stability.
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posted by anonymous
on Dec 29, 2009 -
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How do you tell someone that they're "crazy"? I need to help a best friend who is losing his sanity. It's a long story...
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posted by anonymous
on Dec 15, 2009 -
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Do you do this? How do I escape the pattern of going back to, because I can't resist helping, my (I think) mentally ill (or unstable/intense) husband. See, he's not all bad... Do you regret going back? Do you wish you had?
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posted by Toto_tot
on Nov 25, 2009 -
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I think I might have Asperger's. In my case, should I even bother being tested? What would a confirmation/disconfirmaton mean?
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posted by edguardo
on Nov 22, 2009 -
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Every night that he comes home and winds up browsing the internet for hours, I feel like I'm going to scream.
Am I a nagging worrywort, is my boyfriend mildly depressed, or both? And what's the best way to work on it?
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posted by brisquette
on Nov 17, 2009 -
39 answers
What are some suggestions concerning dealing with feelings of near constant paranoia?
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posted by iabide79
on Oct 27, 2009 -
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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.
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posted by greatalleycat
on Oct 22, 2009 -
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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?
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posted by greatalleycat
on Oct 2, 2009 -
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A while ago, I asked about the implications of
accessing mental health care and possibly having a diagnosis tied to me. From the answers, I've concluded that in my specific situation, any help I need will have to be "off the record." Because that's my decision, this has made it hard to obtain care. How do I go about finding it anyway?
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posted by anonymous
on Jul 30, 2009 -
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I've lacked confidence in every aspect of my life, and it's holding me back. What can I do?
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posted by anonymous
on Jul 16, 2009 -
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My introverted 19 year old little brother just confessed to me that he "hears voices" (telling him to hurt and kill people) and that he "sees things that aren't there". Help me find some resources to help him.
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posted by Avenger
on Jul 12, 2009 -
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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?
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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.
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posted by Griffinlb
on May 26, 2009 -
8 answers
