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I hate the holidays :(

by Blueberrybook

Anyone else a grinch like me? I absolutely hate the holidays. I don't look forward to large extended family gatherings, outings with family...

Posted in: General Social Chat

Bipolar Check-in #84

by BeyondtheRainbow

We're up to 1000 posts again so here's a new one. I'll link it on the old one and ask that it be closed.

401

Posted in: Bipolar

Update on me

by Taylor27

Hi everyone, I have started online therapy at better help. I was using 7 cups for texting for a year in the hopes of my therapist would be able to...

Posted in: Psychotherapy

Did this therapist blow me off during our first session?

by jesyka

I had a hard time finding anyone to call me back or who accept my insurance who are also taking new clients too. This lady who specializes in...

Posted in: Psychotherapy

Does anyone else not like being around other people at times?

by jesyka

Maybe it’s because I’m a shy introverted person, or maybe I’m becoming wiser & more cynical too, idk, but most people tend to annoy & irrtate me...

Posted in: Depression

My client yelled at me today, what should I do?

by jesyka

I can’t say much unfortunately. I’’m a caregiver. Today a client of mine yelled at me because she thought that I was judging her. She told me to...

Posted in: Relationships & Communication

Daily check in thread: Ups & Downs #33

by Anonymous41141

Another Saturday. Felt alright in the morning because of cleaning. Before cleaning, I didn't feel like doing it. I felt too down and depressed...

334

Posted in: Depression

anyone use a SAD lamp to help with anxiety/panic disorder?

by Blueberrybook

I have panic disorder. Last visit, my pdoc suggested I use a SAD lamp to help with anxiety. I've always heard of lamps helping for seasonal...

Posted in: Anxiety, Panic and Phobias

Confessions of little turtle with love #7

by little turtle

i want a valium..on the bus....

498

Posted in: Depression

What are you listening to? #2

by bluekoi

Johnny Cash, "Hurt".

966

Posted in: Bipolar

need feedback on ghosting and long distance relationship

by lookingforhelp626

Hi all, I'm posting because I need help with my mental health as it relates to an ex who ghosts but usually comes back. Sharing with others might...

Posted in: Relationships & Communication

Building a Whole New Life

by Have Hope

My life needs a complete overhaul. Like seriously. Can anyone relate to feeling this way? I'm not sure if I am posting in the right forum with...

114

Posted in: Other Mental Health Discussion

I Don't Think it Ever Gets Easier

by Frog4Life

I lost my Dad in 2021 and my Mom in 2023. They were both 80 when they died and both were in a bad way. Honestly, as hard as it was I prayed for both...

Posted in: Grief and Loss

What's the point of psychiatry at this point for me?

by MuddyBoots

Why do I see a psychiatrist (and therapist for that matter) when I could just go to a PCP who is equally as capable to send in prescriptions? It's...

Posted in: Bipolar

Roll Call 203

by Blue_Bird

Hello, enjoy the new Roll Call I’m heading to my interview in a little over an hour from now.

186

Posted in: Schizophrenia and Psychosis

Can I just quit everything in a day?

by MuddyBoots

They’re practically bologna and murderous and I’m not going to jail but I don’t want police here so maybe if I call I can stop with meds, just...

Posted in: Psychotherapy

Weight Loss and Exercise #5

by Tart Cherry Jam

That is a new for me, "Grats" for "Congrats"! thank you!

778

Posted in: Exercise & Weight Loss

I Feel Suicidal

by cutman2000

My daughter left me 7 years ago(religious beliefs). My wife left me again 7 months ago(called me a narcissist, therapist says I'm not). My son left...

Posted in: Relationships & Communication

Taking care of teeth.

by splitimage

This is kind of embarrassing but I really struggle to take care of my teeth with regular brushing and flossing. So I'm going to use this thread...

906

Posted in: Self-Help Ideas and Goal Setting

Dear T: I really need to tell you something XLVIII

by LostOnTheTrail

Work is messy, grief is messy, our relationship feels messy to me at the moment. TW for reflection on suicide loss I have been thinking about...

Posted in: Psychotherapy

According to psychotherapy, where do certain kind of criminals go?

by Gasplessy

I am agnostic but used to be a Christian (catholic) once I was just thinking about the impossibility to save my soul. In my mid-thirties, no...

Posted in: Psychotherapy

Your Weight Loss Journey Thread

by raspberrytorte

Since a lot of us struggle with our weights because of bipolar meds I thought it would be great to start a weight loss journey thread! I'll start:...

109

Posted in: Bipolar

When you cant sleep..

by MangoPassion

What do you do? Do you have anything that particularly helps you to fall asleep?

Posted in: Sleep Issues & Dream Interpretation

Questions bipolar version #11

by FooZe

The old thread had reached 1000 replies.

176

Posted in: Bipolar

Struggling with my therapist's pregnancy Part 2

by ScarletPimpernel

I think today's session was good? I didn't get stuck freeze. We talked about our mother/daughter roles and how it's like my trauma with my siblings...

114

Posted in: Psychotherapy

General
	New Member Introductions Welcome to our support groups and community! Come in and introduce yourself to other members here. Please read our Community Guidelines before posting. Sub-Forums: General Q&A Forum	280,132	Survivor of Narcissistic Abuse Yesterday at 02:23 PM by Sen001
	General Social Chat Sub-Forums: Our Pets	360,871	I hate the holidays :( Today at 05:53 PM by rechu
	Other Mental Health Discussion	218,995	Building a Whole New Life Today at 11:41 AM by NovaBlaze
	General Q&A	25,619	Reading words backwords? Oct 11, 2024 at 11:50 PM by Tart Cherry Jam
	Sanctuary for Spiritual Support	35,631	Caring Aug 29, 2024 at 02:32 AM by Fuzzybear
	Relationships & Communication Sub-Forums: Divorce and Separation	269,475	My client yelled at me today, what... Today at 03:29 PM by jesyka
	Coping with Emotions	69,038	How are you coping today? #8 Nov 17, 2024 at 09:06 PM by Buffy01
	Psych Check-up	8,174	Depending on the day, but sounds about... Nov 06, 2024 at 12:27 AM by Frog4Life
	Work and Careers	31,283	Set Boundaries with Work Bully but... Nov 18, 2024 at 08:59 PM by divine1966
	School and Study Issues	14,789	Want to get back to college, but am... Sep 07, 2024 at 03:47 PM by Victoria'smom
	Sleep Issues & Dream Interpretation	23,581	When you cant sleep.. Today at 01:26 AM by Tart Cherry Jam
	Insurance and Finances	9,768	Me Again. I don't know what to do. Nov 11, 2024 at 10:44 AM by HALLIEBETH87

Mental Health Support
	Addictions Sub-Forums: The 12 Steps Gambling, TV and Internet Addiction Sexual Addictions Smoking Cessation	41,827	It’s a vicious cycle Nov 07, 2024 at 10:54 AM by MtnTime2896
	Adult Children of Alcoholics	7,287	Can bipolar mimic ACOA? Oct 22, 2024 at 05:41 PM by Moose72
	Anxiety, Panic and Phobias Sub-Forums: Anxiety Success Stories Social Anxiety & Selective Mutism	88,215	anyone use a SAD lamp to help with... Today at 02:57 PM by Nammu
	Autism and Asperger's Syndrome Sub-Forums: Autism Success Stories	9,875	My son Oct 05, 2024 at 06:28 PM by Victoria'smom
	Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD/ADHD) Sub-Forums: ADHD Success Stories	14,928	I'm not good Enough. Nov 01, 2024 at 12:08 PM by volsinchy
	Bipolar Sub-Forums: Bipolar Treatments Bipolar Success Stories	602,753	Bipolar Check-in #84 Today at 05:40 PM by Nammu
	Childhood Emotional Neglect	4,238	what did you do today for your inner... Nov 17, 2024 at 09:07 PM by Buffy01
	Depression Sub-Forums: Postpartum Depression Depression Success Stories Treatment Resistant Depression	350,926	Does anyone else not like being around... Today at 03:43 PM by jesyka
	Dissociative Disorders Sub-Forums: The Garden Teen Alters Garden	105,727	Amnesiatic Dissociative Disorder Nov 11, 2024 at 02:09 PM by Fuzzybear
	Eating Disorders Sub-Forums: Eating Disorder Success Stories Anorexia Bulimia Overeating & Binge Eating	31,839	Daily Check In Thread for those with an... Nov 18, 2024 at 10:59 AM by Blueberrybook
	OCD and Trichotillomania Sub-Forums: OCD Success Stories	11,895	region of the brain associated with... Nov 16, 2024 at 03:57 PM by Yaowen
	Personality Place Sub-Forums: Antisocial Personality Disorder Avoidant Personality Disorder Borderline Personality Disorder Dependent Personality Disorder Histrionic Personality Disorder Narcissistic Personality Disorder Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder Paranoid Personality Disorder Schizoid Personality Disorder Schizotypal Personality Disorder	111,583	BPD Check-In thread Nov 11, 2024 at 02:05 PM by Blue_Bird
	Post-traumatic Stress Sub-Forums: PTSD Success Stories Combat PTSD Complex PTSD	57,487	Complex PTSD In Pictures, Memes & GIFs... Yesterday at 04:37 PM by ogyogm
	Schizoaffective Disorder Sub-Forums: Schizoaffective Success Stories	11,209	Schizoaffective check in thread #2 Sep 05, 2024 at 04:55 AM by WastingAsparagus
	Schizophrenia and Psychosis Sub-Forums: Schizophrenia Success Stories	280,427	Roll Call 203 Today at 11:04 AM by Blue_Bird
	Self Injury	78,470	Relapse Nov 05, 2024 at 11:42 PM by Frog4Life
	Survivors of Abuse	74,339	Deprogramming Myself After Narcissistic... Yesterday at 02:19 PM by Sen001

Treatments and Self-Care Strategies
	Psychotherapy Sub-Forums: Romantic Feelings Toward My Therapist	1,020,211	Update on me Today at 05:40 PM by Taylor27
	Psychiatric Medications Sub-Forums: Getting Off of Meds	83,810	Zoloft more anxiety restlessness and... Nov 18, 2024 at 08:16 AM by Discombobulated
	Other Treatments	8,287	TMS/Ketamine Jun 24, 2024 at 10:55 AM by Calla lily12
	Self-Help Ideas and Goal Setting	18,125	Taking care of teeth. Today at 09:26 AM by splitimage
	Steps to Better Self-Esteem	15,419	Self Esteem thought Nov 18, 2024 at 06:37 PM by Catsrock

Health & Other Support
	Health Support Sub-Forums: Exercise & Weight Loss	40,767	Weight Loss and Exercise #5 Today at 10:32 AM by Blueberrybook
	Disabilities and Chronic Diseases	4,587	New here Aug 06, 2024 at 10:18 AM by CANDC
	Grief and Loss	22,202	I Don't Think it Ever Gets Easier Today at 11:40 AM by nonightowl
	Partners of People & Caregivers Support	14,632	Was threatened by a client from IHSS... Oct 31, 2024 at 11:31 AM by jesyka
	Chronic Pain Support	14,322	Lupus Oct 27, 2024 at 08:14 PM by Cocosurviving
	Healthy Parenting	8,491	Adult Son Refuses Treatment Feb 13, 2024 at 12:49 AM by Tart Cherry Jam
	Men-Focused Support	3,878	Just another day in the life... Jul 30, 2024 at 01:56 PM by CANDC
	Women-Focused Support	23,933	(Vent) A guy is sexually harassing me... Nov 16, 2024 at 02:00 AM by Tart Cherry Jam
	Sexual and Gender Issues	35,479	Do you think masturbation is bad for... Oct 24, 2024 at 10:10 AM by mote.of.soul
	LGBTQ+ Support	3,432	I find the “sneaking into the wrong... Apr 22, 2024 at 06:44 PM by 16PennyNail
	Seniors' Lounge	7,737	Money matters Nov 10, 2024 at 01:27 PM by Travelinglady