Is it possible to gently (but effectively) cut a mentally ill person out of my life when the usual detachment methods aren't working? (Warning: long, distressing explanation) [more inside]
posted by MuChao on Oct 27, 2009 - 34 answers

Mites - is moving only option? Will we take them with us? [more inside]
posted by curiositykilledthelemur on Jul 1, 2009 - 5 answers

Is there any good data on the sensitivity and specificity of symptoms of schizophrenia in its diagnosis? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Apr 29, 2009 - 12 answers

Recommendations for a cognitive behavioral therapist in the Houston area for my mother? He/she is going to have to deal with a lot, especially because she is irrational and suspicious. [more inside]
posted by Nattie on Oct 22, 2008 - 6 answers

My father's paranoia and controlling behavior is driving me up the wall. What I can do to calm him down? [more inside]
posted by sixcolors on Aug 24, 2008 - 33 answers

What is it about marijuana that can make the user feel paranoid?
posted by cookie googleman on Dec 15, 2007 - 21 answers

How can I stay more even-tempered at work, when I feel like my emotions are out of control! Or at least appear even-tempered and approachable! [more inside]
posted by catfood on Nov 14, 2007 - 26 answers

Bed Bugs or Chiggers? Please tell me what I found, so I know if I should be worried. (bonus points if you have experienced both in your life) [more inside]
posted by mrzarquon on Nov 4, 2007 - 13 answers

Is being paranoid of dying a normal thing? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jun 12, 2007 - 20 answers

What's this bump in my girlfriend's hand (completely innocuous picture inside). [more inside]
posted by reformedjerk on May 25, 2006 - 18 answers

I've moved to a new office at work, and now my back is to the entrance to my desk area. The furniture/desk are permanent arranged and I cannot move to any other position. I'm paranoid! For those of you who've had the same situation, what have you done about it?
posted by UnclePlayground on Jan 6, 2006 - 30 answers

Help me convince my cow orker that the YMCA isn't going to send us off to the pokey and sue us into oblivion. [more inside]
posted by phearlez on Dec 29, 2005 - 21 answers

I'm looking for some examples of popular movies that cast technology, specifically networking technology, in a good (or at the very least a non-paranoid) light. [more inside]
posted by thewittyname on Feb 28, 2005 - 29 answers

Does the word "paranoid" have an antonym? In other words, can there be a one-word opposite of paranoid? My guess is no since it's a defined clinical state; however since it's used casually, has an antonym evolved?
posted by mgtrott on Dec 16, 2003 - 33 answers