I was recently diagnosed with adult ADHD (inattentive type) and put on Adderall. I have very, very mixed feelings about this -- hopeful, because it seems to really be helping me in multiple areas of my life, but also anxious that it is a crutch that I can't use forever. Does anyone have any insight or anecdotes to help me either (1) feel better about being on Adderall, or (2) come up with an alternative plan to manage my issues? [more inside]
posted by dumbledore69 on Oct 19, 2009 - 23 answers

Is there a device that can automatically observe your stress levels in real-time? [more inside]
posted by philosophistry on Oct 16, 2009 - 9 answers

I think my dogs might be depressed, how can I help? [more inside]
posted by Industrial PhD on Aug 2, 2009 - 8 answers

I need to relax. Badly. Suggestions? [more inside]
posted by reenum on Jul 31, 2009 - 43 answers

I'm about to schedule my third sonogram on some lymph nodes. But when should I do it? Anyone else have their armpit lymph nodes removed for biopsy? I'm trying to plan two major travel/vacation events around this as well. [more inside]
posted by Unicorn on the cob on Jul 23, 2009 - 5 answers

Things have been super-stressful at work. My therapist keeps asking if I have a way to get all this anger and aggression and stress out of my system... and I don't! I usually just rant and get more angry. What are some better ways to get the frustration out? [more inside]
posted by heatherann on Jul 21, 2009 - 55 answers

I am getting extremely anxious about applying to colleges as a transfer student and I need advice on how to deal with it. [more inside]
posted by mind2body on May 10, 2009 - 10 answers

What is your best technique for calming down quickly? [more inside]
posted by EatTheWeak on Feb 10, 2009 - 47 answers

I need some suggestions for nutritious foods to eat while I'm trapped in crunch mode at work. [more inside]
posted by pazazygeek on Feb 9, 2009 - 28 answers

I burst into tears in front of a professor today. I need to learn how to relax. Please help. [more inside]
posted by flibbertigibbet on Jan 14, 2008 - 27 answers