Please help me make a decision. I am exhausted and stressed and maybe I am not thinking clearly. A friend gave me Adderall. Should I take some? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Dec 11, 2009 - 50 answers

I'm stressed. Frequently. It seems like it's always to do with interactions with friends and lovers, but it's dragging me down. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 24, 2009 - 8 answers

My mom has always had high anxiety, been prone to fear and pessimism, and has tended to focus on her fears in a very repetitive, verbal way that is often tiring to those around her. Her situation has worsened recently for several reasons. I want to help her find help. This question is both about therapy in general and for recommendations in San Diego in particular. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 23, 2009 - 9 answers

Serious anxiety issues have caused be to break off contact with my adviser. How do I explain the situation to him? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 23, 2009 - 18 answers

I know all jobs come with some tedium, some hankering for freedom, but I've never felt as desolate as I do now. How bad can the wrong job make you feel? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 24, 2009 - 22 answers

Relationshipfilter: Is there any way to salvage our relationship once and for all? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 16, 2009 - 20 answers

So, I have a roommate. We were friends before living together, and for the most part we get along fine. We've had some arguments, but we seem to have gotten past them. Now I'm just feeling frustrated by some nit-picky things she does and I want to know if I should address them at all, and how not to be insulting or irritating. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 11, 2009 - 40 answers

Help me prioritise my career / accomodation / other goals - they all appear to be short term! [ideally UK MeFi people]. Anon because contains detailed career / personal issues. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 16, 2009 - 3 answers

Doctor-Filter: I have an appointment scheduled to see a doctor this afternoon about some... sensitive issues. I'm wondering how free I should be with the information I give them, and whether or not certain factors might discourage them from giving me the treatment I feel like I need. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 12, 2009 - 20 answers

How can I be less freaked-out by fireworks noises when I am living in a possible war zone? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 21, 2009 - 19 answers

What do I do about a persistent phobia and why is it getting worse? Reading this question (how scary is blood) I had an instant reaction of starting to hyperventilate a bit, though I got it under control quickly (also stopped reading). As I get older and the more I'm aware of it, this reaction gets stronger. Explanation involves a friend who was a cutter so be aware if this is a trigger for you. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 11, 2009 - 4 answers

Recommendations for overcoming fear and anxiety about work? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 6, 2009 - 10 answers

Buying a house has been a nightmare. How do we deal with this latest situation? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 4, 2009 - 13 answers

Have you left a high-paying but bad-fitting job? How and when did you decide to go? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jun 28, 2009 - 17 answers

I think I might be about to flunk out of college for the second time. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 30, 2009 - 30 answers

I am pretty miserable and aware my lifestyle needs to change. I think I have a good sense of what is causing this, and I can list for you the things I want more of in my life but cannot get over some sort of bizarre mental blocks about loosening up and the feeling that if I do it will ruin my and my husband’s lives. How can I cure my addiction to stability and what concrete things do you think I should do to get out of this rut? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 8, 2009 - 14 answers

Lovely much loved wife has major mental lapse: she leaves the stove/oven on almost daily. What methods can we use to break this potentially disastrous habit? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 7, 2009 - 64 answers

I feel stressed out, fat, and awful. Do I need therapy, weight watchers, a medication adjustment, or to just buck up and exercise? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 6, 2009 - 25 answers

Why do I feel like I'm craving sex when I get anxious or stressed out? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Apr 20, 2009 - 12 answers

Recommendations for a book on coping / handling stress? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Apr 18, 2009 - 7 answers

Robbed on the street in daylight - didn't get hurt, didn't lose much, but I'm worried about the anxiety and stress of the aftermath. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Apr 13, 2009 - 19 answers

CrisisFilter: when I'm in a meeting and there's a question that everyone looks at me to answer, I burn up - I feel my face redden, my ears start to glow and my back heats up and starts to sweat. Why is this a crisis? I've just been made Training Manager. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Apr 12, 2009 - 12 answers

Recently Unemployed. What to do? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Mar 25, 2009 - 7 answers

How can I get through this job stress without driving myself insane? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Mar 19, 2009 - 10 answers

Fatiguefilter: I am tired. Help. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jan 13, 2009 - 14 answers

How do I deal with urine-related anxiety? It's intruding more and more in my life and I don't know what I can do to fix it. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Dec 9, 2008 - 26 answers

Sigh* here goes fellow MeFi(ers). It's time for another backstory, thank you in advance for your patience. You guys are the best. So my girlfriend of a little over 2 years just broke up with me. The first year we were in college together, the second year I graduated and she was still in school. We were long distance for about 200miles. Surprisingly, that long distance worked because we got to see each other almost every other weekend. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Dec 4, 2008 - 11 answers

I'm starting to have trouble with stress from being perennially "on call" in my IT position. I need some advice on how to deal with it. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 27, 2008 - 32 answers

I’ve not been dealing well with stress at work recently, and I am now taking some time off to try and recover. What sort of things can I do to get my groove back? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 24, 2008 - 13 answers

Dermatology question. Whenever I get stressed, I get zits breaking out on my face and on my head. Is this normal? I'm a 33 year old male, so it's not teenager acne. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 21, 2008 - 15 answers

How can I stop thinking about my father's bigotry, hatred, and intolerance? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 10, 2008 - 42 answers

How worried should I be? (You are not my doctor.) [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 11, 2008 - 14 answers

I'm starting my second year of a Ph.D program and I'm stressed and upset. Help! [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 3, 2008 - 8 answers

How do I de-stress during and after an awful, expensive vacation? I am in the midst of a disappointing, stressful vacation and will be returning in a couple of days to my stressful, low-paying job. The breaking point is near. Help it to not happen. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 18, 2008 - 33 answers

Is it the fog from getting older, or is it something else? As I've gone through the years (late 30s), I can clearly feel myself getting less brainy... by that, I mean that I'm not putting together things as quickly as I once did. I'm also less creative, and overall, I feel less verbose and articulate. I've had some really stressful years, both workwise and otherwise. I don't *think* I'm depressed or overly anxious (in our 30s, we all have a bit of the anxiety, right?). So, is this normal? Do others have the same "brain fog?" If you do, shout it out. If you did, and you fixed it, I'd love to hear your secrets.
posted by anonymous on Apr 26, 2008 - 36 answers

I can't commit to anything. Please help. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jan 16, 2008 - 23 answers

I'm not cut out for call center work, but I'm stuck in one for seven more weeks. How do I deal with the many angry callers? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jan 10, 2008 - 35 answers

What can I do for my boyfriend when he's going through a rough patch? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Dec 16, 2007 - 16 answers

How can I cope when I make mistakes? I'm starting to feel I'm failing in my career, and am very isolated. Warning - long. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 27, 2007 - 23 answers

Tips for dealing with irrational anxiety and starting therapy? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 14, 2007 - 13 answers

Questions about mindfulness CBT and biofeedback. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 5, 2007 - 9 answers

I'm extremely intimidated by my girlfriend, and I'm afraid my resulting weird behaviour is gonna ruin our relationship. Have you been through this? How did you deal with it? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 19, 2007 - 21 answers

Tips on preventing work burnout and handling job stress. How do you handle an overwhelming workload with grace and sanity? How can I quickly become a good project manager? What should I do until I have the project management skills to actually handle the workload I've been assigned? (I'm kind of freaking out here.) [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 18, 2007 - 11 answers

How do software engineers cope with the enormous stress levels that come with the territory? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 14, 2007 - 25 answers

How do you set boundaries with a workaholic spouse? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jun 21, 2007 - 12 answers

I love my boyfriend and enjoy his company. He loves me a lot. Why then do I feel on edge when I'm near him? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 9, 2007 - 16 answers

How can I stop breaking out into stress hives in most social situations? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Mar 8, 2007 - 9 answers

Can a combination of stress and intense physical activity cause problems with my menstrual cycle even though I am on the pill? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Feb 24, 2007 - 11 answers

My stepchildren are driving me crazy. Please help me figure out how to cope. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jan 31, 2007 - 21 answers

How can I, as a soldier, minimize the worry of those I care about? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jan 4, 2007 - 25 answers