Submitted Questions:

Stress and Anxiety

I am having a lot of dizzy spells and I'm not able to concentrate. Could it be stress?

I am currently unsure if I am on the edge of a complete mental collapse or not.

Recently I have been upset and worried about a few things, should I go to the counseling center?

I've noticed that I'm suddenly losing a LOT of hair and sometimes my nose twitches...

Do you have any ideas for stress and time management, or really effective organization?

Do I have an anxiety disorder?

I have an extreme panic problem and I'm on buspar but it's not working...

I have dealt with self mutilation for the past seven years...

My roommate has been under a LOT of stress and she is hurting herself and I don't know how to help her...

Can stress cause headaches?

I stress way too much about little things. How can I calm myself?

Can stress and nerves give me stomach aches?

The stress of finals is starting to manifest itself in strange ways...

I have a friend who has an anxiety problem but doesn't think that seeing someone will help...

I feel sick to my stomach whenever I have to take any type of a test...

Sometimes I find myself incredibly anxious for unknown or silly reasons...

Whenever I get stressed or worried I get nauseous, and sometimes throw up...

I am an extremely worried person. I always worry that people in my life are hurt...

I have an extreme fear of needles, is there anything you can do to help?

I was recently in a minor car accident where the tire blew out. I was unharmed, but am now terrified to drive my car.

I'm so nervous about my Friday midterm that I can't sleep - and I just threw up...

Is there a way to meet with a doctor about anxiety medication without going to the counseling center?

I was wondering if the Student Health Center will prescribe anti-anxiety medications such as Valium.

What type of doctor would I see if I wanted to see if I had a social anxiety disorder and need meds?

I have been getting what appear to be "panic attacks"...Could this be related to my hyperthyroidism?

I have really bad social anxiety. I was wondering how I would go about getting a prescription for it...

I have a nervous habit of pulling out my hair when I am stressed out. How can I stop doing this?

I think I might have problems with taking tests. How do I know and what can I do about it?

I have a friend who has a really bad stress problem. Is there anything I can do besides just supporting her?

Is there anything over the counter I could purchase for anxiety attacks?

Sometimes when I get really stressed out, I cut my arm or leg with a razor blade...

I have been having headaches which I think might be due to stress...

What are some effective ways to combat stress?

Who would I go to see about panic attacks?

 

ADD/ADHD

I believe that I have ADD and I wish to know if there is anyone who can test me to see if I do have it.

I've recently started grad school and have a problem with focus...

How do I know if I have A.D.D?

I think I might need help for what I believe to be ADD, do you guys prescribe medicine for that?

What is there out there for treatment for ADD, how do I go about getting it and how will that affect me in other ways?

It is my understanding that ADD and ADHD commonly require different drugs...

Is there one drug I can take for both depression and ADHD?

I believe that I may have ADD...are there any [non-drug] methods to help myself focus on what I need to be doing?

 

Eating Disorders

I was wondering. I think I might have an eating disorder, and I was wondering where to get help.

Can I have an eating disorder?

I am wondering if it is possible that I have an eating disorder...

I am a recovering bulimic and I have a question concerning my metabolism...

I have been struggling with bulimia/anorexia and I'm worried I'm not getting enough potassium...

I used to be bulimic. I haven’t purged in several years. Now I have really bad acid reflux.

I'm under a lot of stress and I feel I'm slipping back into anorexic patterns, what can I do?

Over the past four years I have dealt with self mutilation. I think I may also be bulimic...

I have been struggling with bulimia and other ways of restricting the amount of food I have.

I have a friend who confided in me that has an eating disorder, where can I find information to be helpful and supportive?

My girlfriend is dealing with issues related to her weight. What can I do, to encourage her and be supportive?

My roommate spends a lot of time in the bathroom after meals...

 

Bipolar/Depression

I was having problems with stress and anxiousness and I started getting uncontrollable itching on my legs and upper arms, now I can't stop it...

I need help but don't want to depend on anti-depressants or counselors. What can I / should I do?

Recently I have become curious if I am struggling with some sort of depression/bipolar disorder...

I am really depressed right now and don't know where to turn...

Please help me- I am about to quit life- my mind has shut down and there's not much going for me right now...

A couple weeks ago I was diagnosed with depression- is this my fault?

I'm not currently depressed, and it makes me nervous...

My boyfriend has grown steadily more depressed, he wants help but is only available on the weekend...

For the past month, I have been completely unlike my usual self...

I feel alone and I don't think anybody loves me...

I have major depression when I get my period. Is there anything I can do about this?

Can someone with Bipolar 2 be manic and still able to sleep?

I'm bipolar 2. Where would be a good place to find more information on the disorder, prognosis, etc?

I struggle with depression several days before and while I'm on my monthly cycle...

I have been on medication for depression in the past and was able to slowly go off it but I'm feeling depressed again...

I was recently put on Cymbalta for depression, I'm feeling super bouncy but also tired...

I have a friend who has been very depressed. She has been talking about killing herself or harming herself.

My roommate was diagnosed with depression. She is a cutter...is there anything that I can do to help her?

Over the past four years I have dealt with self mutilation. I think I may also be bulimic...

I am concerned that I might by bipolar, where can I go to have this evaluated?

I have been experiencing the craziest mood swings lately. It doesn't seem strong enough for bipolar disorder...

Since I have been back at school from break I have been having horrible nightmares that make me feel very depressed all day.

Do you have any advice for dealing with depression over the holidays?

I have a friend who is struggling with school, and depression. What would it cost for him to come in and get some help? What would be done for him?

I have a friend suffering from depression and I would like to help him, but I am unsure how to go about it.

I am 19 and I seem to have mood swings all the time...

I was taking an antidepressant for a few weeks...

When will my ability to orgasm return to normal?

Could I have Bipolar Disorder?

Do you have any nurses or psychologists there that could talk to me about depression?

 

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

For years, I have been a scab picker. What can I do to stop this?

I was having problems with stress and anxiousness and I started getting uncontrollable itching on my legs and upper arms, now I can't stop it...

I have a habit of picking at my arms and of biting my cheeks...

Please tell me who to contact at WWU about OCD...

Are there any new treatments for obsessive compulsive disorder?

I also have compulsive behavior similar to another question, what type of treatment is available?

For many years I have been biting the skin on my fingers until they are raw, how can I stop!

I have obsessive compulsive disorder. Is there any way to get some sort of "brain test" to see what medication I need?

 

Other

I have this sexual fetish, and I really don't want to, is there a way to get rid of it?

I always feel tired. Not physically tired, but mentally drained...

I cannot get motivated for school. Whatever I do I seem to be hitting a wall...

When I am at work I have strong urges to be mean to everyone around me...

For the past month I have been having nightmares...

I had a friend attempt suicide recently, and recently it's starting to seem like he's really milking the situation and trying to create drama and attention for himself...

Is it okay to cry?

I am 22, and I still sleep with both my childhood teddy and blanket...

I've been reading about autism, and the more I read the more I am convinced that my dad is somewhat autistic...

I'm seriously and chronically disorganized, what can you suggest?

I am wondering if the counseling center can help me, my best friend and I aren't getting along...

I used to make close friends until I was in about the sixth grade but haven't made any since then...

One of my friends is having extreme mood swings...

I'm normally a happy person but lately I have had a lot of stuff going on...

My boyfriend's mother has been diagnosed with terminal cancer and I'm having a hard time keeping up with my school work...

I'm a female with Tourette's Syndrome, are there meds out there that won't affect my sex drive?

I worked sooo hard to return to college but find myself unable to study and overwhelmed by the work...

I seem to be having really strange mood changes. I get happy and sad and mad but mostly sad...

I have been in incredible pain. Last week I accepted numerous drinks from strangers even though it is against my morals.

I am struggling with having a lot of bitterness and anger. What are some healthy ways to deal with it?

I experienced a very traumatizing event two years ago and still have nightmares about the person who was involved.

Is there any truth to tryptophan being beneficial for anxiety and depression, is there any way I can get it?

Fall quarter one of my friends killed herself, and I've been having nightmares about it for the last week...

I have found myself over sharing personal information lately...

I have noticed markings on one of my friend's upper arms. I think that she might be hurting herself...

Is there a general mental health screening I can get? My biggest problem is self mutilation...

How can I best deal with rejection?

How is SAD diagnosed? What tests/reports are done to diagnose or detect it?

My boyfriend and I have been having a lot of problems and I think we might need couples counseling...

I'm a Freshman and have been experiencing extreme homesickness...

What major antidepressant drugs are prescribed for Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)?

How could I achieve the same levels of serotonin after I discontinue the use of Zoloft?

I have been prescribed Lithium but it makes me feel sluggish and ill, are there alternatives?

Is there a group for anger management on campus?

Finding a non-prescription alternative to Adderall.

I think I have PMS but I don't want to take any drugs for it...

I'm struggling with low energy, could I have SAD?