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Latest posts from our support groups today

Bipolar Check-In #91

by BeyondtheRainbow

Another fresh start!

753

Posted in: Bipolar

Self Esteem thought #2

by Catsrock

This is true

Posted in: Steps to Better Self-Esteem

Weight loss injections, any one?

by bizi

I wonder if anyone here takes the weight loss injections? I started taking them 10 weeks ago. I have lost 14 pounds since starting zepbound. I...

Posted in: Bipolar

Day 2 therapist is going to get a crashcourse in my history

by Victoria'smom

So I'm going to my parents house for a week with my sisters and their families. I have to go. Last time we were all together was the funereal of my...

Posted in: Bipolar

What are you listening to? #3

by raspberrytorte

Falling Leaves - God is an Astronaut

196

Posted in: Bipolar

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...

586

Posted in: Depression

Is 32 too old to be wearing hoodies?

by Mountaindewed

I'm 32 and I like to wear hoodies and a hat, or a beanie if its cold. I also wear jeans and Nikes Is 32 too old to dress like this? I'm not sure...

Posted in: General Social Chat

perimenopause and Bipolar

by Victoria'smom

I'm 42 now. I need all the information as I can. So this is the thread to talk about perimenopause.

Posted in: Bipolar

Controversial Topic: Going to HR About Your Bully Boss

by Have Hope

For the last 1.5 years, my boss has bullied me, and now I am going to HR about it. The backstory: She has harshly berated me when I've made...

Posted in: Work and Careers

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...

524

Posted in: Other Mental Health Discussion

Weight Loss and Exercise #7

by FooZe

We're starting a new thread so that all members can participate. The previous thread is here:...

946

Posted in: Exercise & Weight Loss

Good evening to You

by EmptySugarBowl

https://i.mysupportforums.org/images/iconsb/heart.gif It's currently morning here, and it may not be evening there, but I hope my greetings are...

Posted in: New Member Introductions

L’s Maternity Leave

by ScarletPimpernel

Today I had my session with T. It was okay. She is definitely not L. She is completely CBT. Like she mentioned changing thought patterns and anger is...

181

Posted in: Psychotherapy

Left arm pain and high blood pressure?

by Mountaindewed

Since yesterday my left arm has been hurting like a cramping feeling and my blood pressure has been really high. This morning it was 150/100. Should...

Posted in: Health Forum

Why did I buy similar shoes I got made fun of for as a kid?

by Mountaindewed

I had National Geographic shoes when I was 12. They were legit good shoes. But I got made fun of for having "magazine" shoes. Everyone bothred me...

Posted in: General Q&A

How are you coping today? #8

by FloatThruThis

Picking at myself, doing a minimal amount of cleaning, and sewing something that didn’t really turn out.

202

Posted in: Coping with Emotions

Having CPTSD and a puppy

by sparklyunicorn24

Hey everyone. I feel so vulnerable and anxious talking about this, so please be kind. I have a large puppy who is about to be one this coming Sunday....

Posted in: Complex PTSD

I’m scared of my neighbour

by Stillhuman

My landlord has moved a man in the unit right across the hall from me. Literally, a couple days after being just introduced to him, he tries to...

Posted in: Relationships & Communication

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...

411

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	280,686	Good evening to You Yesterday at 11:50 PM by EmptySugarBowl
	General Social Chat Sub-Forums: Our Pets	361,898	Is 32 too old to be wearing hoodies? Today at 08:51 AM by lizardlady
	Other Mental Health Discussion	219,649	Building a Whole New Life Today at 03:58 AM by Have Hope
	General Q&A	25,766	Why did I buy similar shoes I got made... Yesterday at 06:38 PM by Mountaindewed
	Sanctuary for Spiritual Support	35,675	Prayer Thread Jul 08, 2025 at 02:51 PM by TunedOut
	Relationships & Communication Sub-Forums: Divorce and Separation	270,496	I’m scared of my neighbour Yesterday at 01:21 PM by Stillhuman
	Coping with Emotions	69,349	How are you coping today? #8 Yesterday at 02:30 PM by FloatThruThis
	Psych Check-up	8,174	Depending on the day, but sounds about... Nov 06, 2024 at 12:27 AM by Frog4Life
	Work and Careers	31,523	Controversial Topic: Going to HR About... Today at 08:07 AM by davOD
	School and Study Issues	14,802	aswb exam May 23, 2025 at 01:02 PM by HALLIEBETH87
	Sleep Issues & Dream Interpretation	23,697	Happy Narcolepsy Day 2024 Jul 15, 2025 at 11:44 PM by PhilMC
	Insurance and Finances	9,786	Living situation change and SSI Feb 12, 2025 at 05:33 AM by divine1966

Mental Health Support
	Addictions Sub-Forums: The 12 Steps Gambling, TV and Internet Addiction Sexual Addictions Smoking Cessation	41,930	Dreading withdrawls/Pot... Jul 15, 2025 at 07:19 PM by Rose76
	Adult Children of Alcoholics	7,303	Is this the right reason to make a... May 17, 2025 at 09:29 AM by moodyblue83
	Anxiety, Panic and Phobias Sub-Forums: Anxiety Success Stories Social Anxiety & Selective Mutism	88,305	Seemingly random anxiety Jul 14, 2025 at 06:49 PM by ArmorPlate108
	Autism and Asperger's Syndrome Sub-Forums: Autism Success Stories	9,897	worst burnout of my life Jun 03, 2025 at 09:00 PM by Forestchild
	Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD/ADHD) Sub-Forums: ADHD Success Stories	14,966	Adhd is so inconvenient Jun 22, 2025 at 07:55 PM by HarmonyinSilence
	Bipolar Sub-Forums: Bipolar Treatments Bipolar Success Stories	612,623	Bipolar Check-In #91 Today at 11:25 AM by Blueberrybook
	Childhood Emotional Neglect	4,276	what do you call a cat? Jul 11, 2025 at 09:09 PM by SilentIci
	Depression Sub-Forums: Postpartum Depression Depression Success Stories Treatment Resistant Depression	351,529	Daily check in thread: Ups & Downs... Today at 10:09 AM by Rose76
	Dissociative Disorders Sub-Forums: The Garden Teen Alters Garden	105,748	long time no post RL vs online life Jun 23, 2025 at 04:38 AM by divine1966
	Eating Disorders Sub-Forums: Eating Disorder Success Stories Anorexia Bulimia Overeating & Binge Eating	32,294	Feels like if my pdoc KNEW me (and... Jul 14, 2025 at 02:12 PM by MuddyBoots
	OCD and Trichotillomania Sub-Forums: OCD Success Stories	11,917	I'm suffering from Trichotillomania Jun 25, 2025 at 05:11 AM by darciaescobar
	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	111,675	BPD Check-In thread Jun 20, 2025 at 11:33 AM by MuddyBoots
	Post-traumatic Stress Sub-Forums: PTSD Success Stories Combat PTSD Complex PTSD	57,530	Having CPTSD and a puppy Yesterday at 01:48 PM by MuddyBoots
	Schizoaffective Disorder Sub-Forums: Schizoaffective Success Stories	11,215	Schizoaffective Disorder: Did You Know... Jul 10, 2025 at 09:26 AM by strongsurvivor
	Schizophrenia and Psychosis Sub-Forums: Schizophrenia Success Stories	280,494	Roll Call 203 Jun 03, 2025 at 07:18 AM by WastingAsparagus
	Self Injury	78,488	tw - 988 line Jun 10, 2025 at 04:07 AM by MuddyBoots
	Survivors of Abuse	74,449	Hello From A Survivor of Coercive... Jul 12, 2025 at 04:13 AM by unaluna

Treatments and Self-Care Strategies
	Psychotherapy Sub-Forums: Romantic Feelings Toward My Therapist	1,022,643	L’s Maternity Leave Yesterday at 09:32 PM by ScarletPimpernel
	Psychiatric Medications Sub-Forums: Getting Off of Meds	83,945	Has anyone experienced akathisia? Jul 11, 2025 at 06:49 PM by Tart Cherry Jam
	Other Treatments	8,355	Oncology Jul 06, 2025 at 07:01 AM by forestx5
	Self-Help Ideas and Goal Setting	18,639	Taking Care of Teeth 2 Yesterday at 07:31 AM by splitimage
	Steps to Better Self-Esteem	15,606	Self Esteem thought #2 Today at 11:17 AM by Catsrock

Health & Other Issues
	Health Forum Sub-Forums: Exercise & Weight Loss	42,423	Weight Loss and Exercise #7 Today at 02:34 AM by Discombobulated
	Disabilities and Chronic Diseases	4,595	Hypothyroid Jul 14, 2025 at 04:44 AM by -jimi-
	Grief and Loss	22,244	My Mother Passed Jun 29, 2025 at 07:59 AM by poshgirl
	Partners of People & Caregivers Support	14,646	I feel.my.families pain Mar 18, 2025 at 05:21 PM by CANDC
	Chronic Pain Support	14,337	Pain has destroyed my life......... Mar 25, 2025 at 11:44 AM by Pflowers
	Healthy Parenting	8,515	Unusual behaviour from my son - worried... Jun 02, 2025 at 11:10 AM by GoldenBunny
	Men-Focused Support	3,884	. Jul 10, 2025 at 03:56 PM by forestx5
	Women-Focused Support	24,099	I thought people lost their period's... Jul 01, 2025 at 03:33 PM by MuddyBoots
	Sexual and Gender Issues	35,554	What is your favorite way to masturbate? Jul 14, 2025 at 09:52 AM by Mike1988
	LGBTQ+ Support	3,441	I don't know if I can post this here... Jul 13, 2025 at 07:51 PM by Nammu
	Seniors' Lounge	7,759	Medicare Concerns... Jul 09, 2025 at 10:34 AM by Nammu