Is there any truth to the stereotype of the absent-minded and/or mad professor? [more inside]
posted by [ixia] on Dec 1, 2008 - 14 answers

Help me come up with a (very tactful) way to entreat my boyfriend to seek treatment for depression/anxiety. (long background story) [more inside]
posted by Anonymous on Nov 19, 2008 - 8 answers

Do I have "Manic Depression"? I know you are not my Dr., but since I'm not dying and my Doc usually changes the subject on me, I'd love to hear your general knowledge and experience before I go force the issue. [more inside]
posted by Anonymous on Oct 28, 2008 - 16 answers

OK. I just admitted to my therapist that I have been cutting and having some dark thoughts. He was about to go into a session when he answered my page. He's calling me back later and we have an appt scheduled for Monday. I'm not in any immediate danger FYI but I'm very worried and anxious what actions might be taken. He said he thought a conversation between him and my psychiatrist was in order, and I agreed to that. I've read the questions about "I told my therapist I want to kill myself, will I get committed" and there is some useful info there. But I want even further specific information about what comes next. What am I in for? What should I expect? Will this change the therapy dynamic? He knows I'm a past cutter but I have always assured him it is in the past. Now I've admitted to six weeks of lies by ommission. What happens now? I've never told anyone about this, and I'm a little freaked.
posted by Anonymous on Oct 24, 2008 - 17 answers

How do I reframe my memories of severe childhood abuse? [more inside]
posted by Anonymous on Oct 19, 2008 - 24 answers

What are a few significant things you wish you did when you were younger that you believe would have helped better preserve your mental and physical health? What are a few significant things you did do in the past that you now see paying dividends? [more inside]
posted by schroedinger on Oct 14, 2008 - 41 answers

What to I say to HR? [more inside]
posted by Anonymous on Oct 14, 2008 - 10 answers

Information about starting to take duloxetine (Cymbalta, Yentreve). [more inside]
posted by Anonymous on Oct 11, 2008 - 10 answers

Anybody out there loooooove their therapist in Dallas? Looking for practical, general, perhaps behavioral guidance with a good old fashioned existential crisis, and/or resources that will help me find one. [more inside]
posted by ultraultraboomerang on Oct 8, 2008 - 3 answers

My teenage sister has just been admitted to Bellevue Hospital's psychiatric ward (in New York City); should my parents let her stay put, or have her transferred to another hospital? Is there anything they should be aware of? [more inside]
posted by korpios on Sep 25, 2008 - 13 answers

Question about men's sexual health and medications for depression [more inside]
posted by Anonymous on Sep 12, 2008 - 14 answers

Please help us navigate the treacherous waters of insurance coverage! [more inside]
posted by Anonymous on Sep 12, 2008 - 2 answers

My daughter, who is at university, was just diagnosed with anxiety. What can I do to support her and better understand what she is going through? what about friends and professors? [more inside]
posted by Anonymous on Sep 11, 2008 - 24 answers

My wife's battled depression for a while, and though she rallied and had a decent few months, she plunged back into the depths of it for the few weeks around her recent birthday (which seems to happen every year, but this year was the worst yet). She had us cancel any birthday plans, cake, etc -- didn't even want anybody to say "happy birthday". After asking a few times and receiving this same answer, I went along with it; it was her birthday, after all. Her mood has lifted since then, but she still doesn't want her presents -- says to return everything, and shuts down when I bring up the subject. Fine, I can return them, except for one, a custom order meant as a present from our four-year-old (call her "Olivia"): a set of coasters printed with Olivia's scanned artwork. What do I do with them? [more inside]
posted by UtterlyDrained on Aug 11, 2008 - 64 answers

Crazy Family Filter: Help me cope with my family's mental health issues? (long) [more inside]
posted by Phalene on Aug 11, 2008 - 18 answers

How to reflect on uncomfortable events (and relate to them in a healthy way)? [more inside]
posted by Anonymous on Jul 31, 2008 - 10 answers

I feel paralyzed in certain situations. Any tips to help me engage better with them? [more inside]
posted by Anonymous on Jul 26, 2008 - 5 answers

I need a psychiatrist. [more inside]
posted by Anonymous on Jul 24, 2008 - 5 answers

Depression has knocked my passion (for everything) out. Gwargh. What do I do while I get therapy sorted? [more inside]
posted by divabat on Jul 21, 2008 - 13 answers

TraumaFilter: what worked for you in overcoming PTSD, anxiety, depression? [more inside]
posted by Anonymous on Jun 23, 2008 - 23 answers

How do I even start to locate the therapist that I think would be right for me among so many options? The details are inside. [more inside]
posted by logovisual on May 22, 2008 - 7 answers

Finding a therapist: I'm sure I can find one. But how do I know whether the therapist I choose is any good? [more inside]
posted by Anonymous on May 20, 2008 - 9 answers

Arrrgh Filter: How do I deal with isolation and the fear that I'll be trapped in a situation I don't like? [more inside]
posted by Phalene on Apr 26, 2008 - 27 answers

Is there such a thing as rehab for depression? [more inside]
posted by Anonymous on Apr 21, 2008 - 17 answers

I need to find affordable or sliding-scale treatment for someone with Borderline Personality Disorder in New York City, ideally Dialectical Behavior Therapy. [more inside]
posted by Anonymous on Apr 17, 2008 - 2 answers

Has my overactive imagination turned into anxiety? [more inside]
posted by Anonymous on Apr 2, 2008 - 8 answers

Anyone know a good psychologist or psychiatrist in Columbus, O? In fact, which might be better? [more inside]
posted by Anonymous on Mar 25, 2008 - 4 answers

How to deal with memories of long past embarrassments? [more inside]
posted by Riemann on Mar 4, 2008 - 48 answers

If I have paid for mental health services out-of-pocket, should I leave those things off of any history forms I fill out when applying for individual/private health insurance? Will the insurance companies find out? [more inside]
posted by Anonymous on Feb 26, 2008 - 13 answers

What the heck is wrong with my mother? [more inside]
posted by Anonymous on Feb 20, 2008 - 23 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

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

Looking for resources on non-epileptic seizures. [more inside]
posted by Anonymous on Dec 17, 2007 - 11 answers

Why did my brother's suicide attempt make me want to get a tattoo? And should I? [more inside]
posted by greekphilosophy on Dec 14, 2007 - 33 answers

Is there a way to tell the difference between real emotions and crazy emotions caused by temporarily messed up hormones or brain chemicals or whatever? Is there even a difference? [more inside]
posted by kerfuffled on Dec 13, 2007 - 30 answers

Is it right to divorce a depressed spouse? [more inside]
posted by UtterlyDrained on Dec 4, 2007 - 60 answers

Why do I purposefully choose to go ahead and do what I know is wrong and/or a Bad Idea? [more inside]
posted by Anonymous on Nov 18, 2007 - 30 answers

How do I deal with and best help a good friend of mine who is having very serious mental health problems? Oh, and we live on opposite coasts. [more inside]
posted by hazyspring on Oct 30, 2007 - 15 answers

Hivemind, can you help me work out if my friend will be covered by the health system in trying to see a psychologist in Ontario? [more inside]
posted by opsin on Oct 20, 2007 - 6 answers

Should I stay with my company and see it through to success, dealing with an abusive partner along the way, or, walk and see it likely fail? [more inside]
posted by Anonymous on Oct 5, 2007 - 24 answers

I'm starting a psychology-related blog that will focus on reviewing interesting and socially relevant literature. If you were a visitor to this blog, what type of topics would you be most interested in reading? [more inside]
posted by charmston on Sep 16, 2007 - 9 answers

Help me find a good, Seattle area, therapist for dealing with anxiety disorders and panic attacks. [more inside]
posted by Anonymous on Sep 14, 2007 - 3 answers

How should I feel if my antidepressants are working? [more inside]
posted by Anonymous on Sep 14, 2007 - 24 answers

Having personally taken most mental health drugs, somebody set up a humorous and serious website to review them. Can you help me find it again? [more inside]
posted by rossmik on Aug 23, 2007 - 5 answers

Help my friend find a mental health professional for her 4-year-old in Los Angeles. [more inside]
posted by kamikazegopher on Aug 14, 2007 - 4 answers

Where can a teen get free, discrete counseling in Toronto? [more inside]
posted by Anonymous on Jul 30, 2007 - 4 answers

What is this weird sensation I experience? (Have I finally gone off the deep end?) [more inside]
posted by fogster on Jul 17, 2007 - 29 answers

The meds the GP gives me don't work. How do I find a psychiatrist who's actually able to see me? [more inside]
posted by Karmakaze on Jul 13, 2007 - 9 answers

Most economical way to get treatment for anxiety and depression? [more inside]
posted by Anonymous on Jul 6, 2007 - 15 answers

what should i take to a psychiatrist? i'm 33, have recently separated from work, never had a relationship and am seeing him for depression. i've had four sessions, and he's asking me to bring in things so he gets a better idea of who i am. i didn't think to ask what (i will) but i figure creative things eg: my folio with paintings/drawings/artwork is a start. what would you recommend?
posted by Anonymous on Jun 23, 2007 - 14 answers