Two weekends ago, something REALLY weird happened to my boyfriend and I'm still struggling to try and figure out what it was. A hallucination? A psychotic episode?
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posted by alysonagain
on Mar 30, 2013 -
45 answers
How do I find my suicidal friend a solid psychiatrist to see tomorrow without getting him "flagged in the system"? (deets inside)
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posted by bpm140
on Dec 12, 2012 -
37 answers
My extremely-gifted best friend halfway across the world was depressed and then recently diagnosed with breast cancer. Now she's nearly suicidal. I'm in over my head and I don't know what to do...
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posted by luciphercolors
on Aug 31, 2012 -
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How can I battle depression and insomnia (I think they're related, actually) without meds or doctors?
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posted by bryanthecook
on Jan 6, 2012 -
36 answers
My friend is deeply depressed and is trying to cut herself off from me and her other friends. How can I try to help her? Key questions: 1) Any suggestions on how to try to convince her that I genuinely want to stick around and be her friend and it's not just out of obligation, and/or other other ways to respond to her trying to push me away? 2) She's given up on hope of any treatment or improvement-- I think she might be borderline and that DBT could be a good fit for her regardless-- any suggestions of what I could send her about DBT and/or BPD (or anything else) that would have the best chance of getting through to her and giving her hope that things can get better?
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posted by EmilyClimbs
on Apr 8, 2011 -
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If you've been a suffer of depression (especially of multiple instances) and dealt with constant chronic suicidal ideation how did you stop it?
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posted by kanata
on Jan 12, 2011 -
29 answers
Brother tried to kill himself, I called 911. He has been committed against his will. Need help figuring out how to support him despite his anger towards me.
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posted by anonymous
on Jan 10, 2011 -
31 answers
I feel like a basket case. I'm 47 years old, and I've been in a 20-year same-sex relationship with another man. I felt like it would last forever. For several years, the relationship was sexless; we did all the normal couples things together - cooked, ate, washed dishes, stressed about the bills, laughed, cried, and took care of each other, but there wasn't much physical attraction any more. I've always been somewhat bisexual, and 2 or 3 years ago, I met a woman on match.com who was cute, seemed nice, and was accepting of my situation. We started dating (with the knowledge, and as far as he acted, the acceptance of my partner). At first, the two of them were sort of circling and sniffing, and I was afraid they would hate each other. As time passed, they became really good friends, and eventually they slept together, which was fine with me. (lots more blathering inside)
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posted by Death by Ugabooga
on Dec 21, 2010 -
64 answers
Depression filter: At what point (if any) is it appropriate to share with specific family/friends incidents of depression / suicide ideation in my past?
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posted by anonymous
on Nov 17, 2010 -
15 answers
Everyone has it harder than me. So I should be taking advantage of that, right?
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posted by defmute
on Aug 12, 2010 -
17 answers
Dealing with a morbidly obese, bi-polar diabetic with chronic depression and suicidal thoughts?
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 19, 2010 -
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One of my best friends just tried to kill herself. She has clinical depression, but she got help for it a year or two ago and I thought it was under control. Was that a delusion? Can people suffer from depression that can never be treated or controlled?
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posted by daelin
on Mar 16, 2010 -
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My wife struggles with depression and, occasionally, suicidal ideation. But she doesn't communicate well (or nearly at all), so I have no real way of knowing when she's having a crisis rather than just another string of bad days / weeks. Is it ethical to monitor her internet activity without her knowledge so I have some idea of when I need to get serious about intervening?
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posted by anonymous
on Sep 29, 2009 -
40 answers
I can't do therapy. There must be other people who can't do therapy. What do these people do, when they get together, to fix their problems? What DIY, collaborative options are on the table, and how do I find them?
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posted by anonymous
on Jul 11, 2009 -
32 answers
After many years of chronic depression I have finally achieved a reasonable facsimile of mental health. Except...
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posted by anonymous
on Dec 31, 2008 -
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How do I sort out whether my feelings are due to grief, or depression, and how do I proceed after the suicide of my brother-in-law?
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posted by alpha_betty
on Dec 11, 2008 -
8 answers
Help me design a multi-pronged approach to dealing with longstanding depression/grief/craziness.
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posted by anonymous
on Dec 8, 2008 -
14 answers
I can't get out of the relationship I'm in with my girlfriend. Normally, it would just end. Parties would walk away and that would be that. But it's just not that easy with her...
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posted by runflats
on Sep 22, 2008 -
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How to deal with long grief leading into depression? I lost my boyfriend last year in a very sudden, very horrifying suicide. (there are links in my post about it last year if you're a trainwreck gaper like i am...) I'm in weekly therapy with a great therapist. I see a great psychiatrist monthly. I am on two antidepressants that don't seem to be doing much for me but I can't really tell, because am I depressed or am I still grieving?
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posted by Soulbee
on Sep 17, 2008 -
27 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?
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posted by UtterlyDrained
on Aug 11, 2008 -
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My sister is in med school. Her roommate, "Jane," is unwell in many, many ways. My sister doesn't have time to keep on being the hospital and police liaison and chief ambulance driver for her roommate. How do we get "Jane's" family to step up and take some responsibility?
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posted by bloggerwench
on May 22, 2007 -
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Adult sibling with mental health problems living with parent. How to help from afar?
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posted by anonymous
on Jan 9, 2007 -
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I am 21 and have serious money problems, including a huge debt. The problems are turning into a depression. They affect my ability to commute to work (by car). And now, To top it off, an old friend of mine hung himself 2 days ago. Why? Because of money problems. I dont want to kill myself at all, but I am deeply depressed. Happy Stories, Life Advice, or insight .. all deeply apprecaited.
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posted by anonymous
on Dec 5, 2006 -
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Any advice -- from experience please -- for breaking a friend's cycle of depression, hospitalization, and attempted suicide?
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posted by nímwunnan
on Nov 29, 2006 -
8 answers
Maybe I have a
couple problems. The first one probably stems from the second. Insurance won't cover therapy or medication. Is there any place in Baltimore, MD that offers free or
very low-cost assistance? Thank you.
posted by anonymous
on Mar 30, 2006 -
9 answers
Me: "Do you think about hurting yourself?" My son: "Suicide? All the time." Help us please.
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 9, 2006 -
63 answers
Tonight, one of my housemates checked into a safehouse. Unbeknownst to anyone else in the house, he's been cutting himself, and he's suffering from heavy depression/suicidal thoughts, mostly due to school and being away from home.
What can I do to help out? Things to do when he gets home? What would be nice to bring him while he's getting help? For anyone who's been in this situation, what did you find especially helpful/uplifting?
posted by anonymous
on Jan 31, 2005 -
18 answers
