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Experiences re: psilocybin or ketamine for anxiety/obsessive thoughts

I have a history of anxiety disorder -- mostly health anxiety, also some obsessive jealousy. These have become very severe in the past year. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jan 18, 2024 - 7 answers

How well-founded or useful are neurodivergent categories?

Before deciding whether to seek formal diagnosis, I’ve been listing my outlier traits, reading up, taking self-assessments online, and looking at diagnosis Venn diagrams like these. That process has led me to skepticism about the diagnoses themselves. How scientifically well-founded are they? [more inside]
posted by daisyace on Mar 15, 2023 - 19 answers

CW: Disordered eating & raising children

I have three grandchildren. My adult child appears to have a not-great relationship with food and eating. I have recently been struggling with at least one food issue recently. Details below. Please skip if this might be triggering. [more inside]
posted by Bella Donna on Jul 9, 2022 - 25 answers

need to find a therapist (?) who specializes in BDD & eating disorders

looking for recommendations for a therapist or specialist in LA area who can help treat my extreme obsession with appearance. I know I am suffering with a type of eating disorder and I think a form of OCD or body dysmorphic disorder, too. it's ruining my life. I am sick of this pathetic problem. there are actual sick people in the world and I'm worried about such trivial things and I can't help it. I want to stop thinking like this and am ready to get help. more inside. [more inside]
posted by twoforty5am on Apr 13, 2015 - 9 answers

Downs Syndrome food trauma?

A friend of mine is looking for advice on how to get her Downs Syndrome son to eat after an incident of near choking a few months ago. [more inside]
posted by littleredwagon on Sep 10, 2014 - 18 answers

How can I get my aging father to stop eating like a picky child?

My dad is around 70 years old and has subsisted on a steady diet of shortbread cookies (those ones in the yellow box from the convenience store) and vanilla Ensure drinks for the past 2-3 years. How can we help him to help himself and eat real, nourishing food? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Mar 8, 2013 - 33 answers

What can I *add* to my life to help with my binge eating and/or desire to lose weight?

What can I *add* to my life to help with my binge eating and/or desire to lose weight? Additionally, what texts or exercises helped you work past bingeing? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 15, 2012 - 26 answers

My socially disordered coworker scares me more than he annoys me.

Coworker definitely has a social disorder (undiagnosed) and the suggestions given by my boss to handle the situation have not worked and I've become very anxious and have difficulty keeping myself from acting out towards this person when they continue with the unsettling behavior. [more inside]
posted by RoadMapper on Sep 6, 2011 - 41 answers

Hyperthyroidism and eating disorders

Can anyone offer insight - academic or experiential - into the link between hyperthyroidism and eating disorders?
posted by LivinginYes on Jul 27, 2011 - 3 answers

What are some telltale signs of ADHD and learning disorders in young children?

Sometimes my 3 year-old daughter strikes me as "not all there." I've been so careful to not be a paranoid helicopter mom that I now wonder if I've missed something. What signs should I look out for when considering ADHD and/or learning disabilities and delays? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 7, 2011 - 32 answers

Do I have sleep apnea? If so..what should I do?

I'm a 27 years old female, I could stand to lose a few pounds, but I am not extremely overweight, and for the past few years have had complaints about my snoring. [more inside]
posted by Quincy on Mar 23, 2011 - 29 answers

I think I want a new therapist. Can anyone recommend a DBT therapist in the Boston area?

Does anyone know of a good therapist who uses DBT in the Boston area? [more inside]
posted by Sal and Richard on Mar 10, 2011 - 1 answer

Does the Biggest Loser promote eating disorders?

Has there been any research done on how programs like The Biggest Loser contribute to eating disorders (in the contestants or viewers)? [more inside]
posted by prairiecatherine on Oct 12, 2010 - 6 answers

Abusive and Ill?

I know that survivors of abuse often develop mental disorders. But what disorders/illnesses are associated with being abusive? [more inside]
posted by acidic on Dec 24, 2008 - 20 answers

Help me learn everything I need to know about visual processing (and improving it).

Help me learn everything I need to know about visual processing (and improving it). [more inside]
posted by mintchip on Sep 6, 2008 - 7 answers

To sleep? Perchance to sleep?

Dear Type A personality, what helps you ward off insomnia? [more inside]
posted by MaddyRex on Jun 19, 2008 - 18 answers

Hollywood's finest?

Famous examples of personality disorders? [more inside]
posted by messylissa on Feb 11, 2008 - 32 answers

Everyone is going crazy... do the numbers prove it?

Are there any statistics that suggest mental disorders (from depression to schizophrenia and anywhere in-between) have been growing (in terms of people being diagnosed) over the years?
posted by JaySunSee on Nov 20, 2007 - 12 answers

Stop Binging?

How do i stop from binge eating? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 25, 2007 - 22 answers

I never give congratulations in restaurants...

Spelling filter: Why do I ALWAYS struggle with the same few particular words? [more inside]
posted by allkindsoftime on Mar 20, 2007 - 42 answers

Uncovering the "human side" of historical figures

I'm composing a list of major political and/or spiritual leaders, past and present, who had a positive and lasting influence on society... but who had disruptive idiosyncrasies and/or disorders that drove people close to them absolutely bonkers. [more inside]
posted by rinkjustice on Aug 26, 2006 - 30 answers

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