In a few weeks I'm going in for a physical. I would also like to take this opportunity to talk to my GP about anxiety, mood and other mental health issues, with the goal of getting a referral to a psychiatrist for further evaluation. I'm unsure how best to proceed. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Feb 26, 2008 - 20 answers

What the heck is my problem? There's dysfunction, yes, and I suspect codependency too - I know I need to seek therapy and as soon as I'm done writing this question I'm going to set up an appointment. However, there's one other element that I've only recently become aware of, and it seems so sick and abnormal to me that I'm afraid of ever mentioning it even in therapy. Does thinking that other people SHOULD treat you horribly put you way off the chart in terms of what therapists are usually equipped to help with? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Feb 5, 2008 - 16 answers

I put my foot in my mouth at a wedding. Help me get it out. [more inside]
posted by frosty_hut on Jun 10, 2007 - 24 answers