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Hope your Fathers Day/ Holiday was better than mine

by KasperBlue

My deepest apologies for sharing my sucky, albeit shiotty, fathers day (life) experience here. Yet when all is said and done, as mentioned in prior...

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.

Posted in: Schizophrenia and Psychosis

Hope your Fathers Day/ Holiday was better than mine

by KasperBlue

My deepest apologies for sharing my sucky, albeit shiotty, fathers day (life) experience here. Yet when all is said and done, as mentioned in prior...

Posted in: Relationships & Communication

cptsdvictim's journal

by cptsdvictim

Warning to avid readers: this is not a journal about healing, but one about retraumatization and not surviving.

Posted in: Complex PTSD

Severe divorce depression

by Lemonhead78

First off I’m not actually going through a divorce ( sort of ) so 3 years ago my wife had an affair with a coworker . It was emotional and sex. I...

Posted in: Relationships & Communication

Daily check in thread: Ups & Downs #33

by will19

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...

108

Posted in: Depression

Bipolar Check-in #80

by BeyondtheRainbow

Time to start a new one. I'll link to this on the last thread and ask for it to be closed.

439

Posted in: Bipolar

I'm worried now about visiting family.

by Rose76

Hi all. I could really use some encouragement. I live thousands of miles from my next-of-kin. I love them and miss them. I believe they do care...

Posted in: Relationships & Communication

Couch 248: Curiouser and Curiouser

by unaluna

Welcome to the couch, old and new! A place to hang out - sometimes you get immediate feedback, sometimes you don't. Shouting, "Cool Whip" tends to...

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Posted in: Psychotherapy

If you're in this week's heatwave zone...

by mar dhea

Don't forget that drinking plenty of water is crucial. Both on the job and off. and especially during heat alerts. Here's some brief info to...

Posted in: General Social Chat

laws you'd like to see come true, but probably won't?

by emily1890

mine is, that every friday, everyone in the world has to have a takeout it can be anything. I just feel friday is a treat day. start of the...

Posted in: General Social Chat

First exposure therapy session

by Zapcash

I did exposure therapy with myself today since my therapist recommended it to me for my agoraphobia and other anxiety disorders. I listened to a song...

Posted in: Anxiety, Panic and Phobias

Agoraphobia

by Zapcash

Does anyone here struggle with agoraphobia? I recently found out from my psychiatrist that I am struggling with it and am wanting to know if anyone...

Posted in: Anxiety, Panic and Phobias

Worth

by Chi Xi

Hello, I am new here. I'm desperately looking for someone, anyone, somewhere who understands the severe sexism that women face every day, all the...

Posted in: Women-Focused Support

Kinda tmi

by Mountaindewed

But what does it mean when you go to the bathroom and it floats? I'm having issues which I'm seeing a GI about and my stool test result was like a...

Posted in: Health Support

Hello

by Chi Xi

Hello, I'm new here and I can't tell if I'm delusional or what but something is very wrong and I don't have words for it. I'm hoping some support can...

Posted in: New Member Introductions

Everything Changed in a Moment...

by Makeitstoptx

I have dealt with depression my entire life. I go up and down but my highest point is probably most people's normal. My anxiety was always there as...

Posted in: New Member Introductions

I don't know who I am without pain

by MtnTime2896

There was no "old me" before abuse. First thing I recall is abuse. My life has been out of my grasp and I fight only to survive. I just wanna live...

Posted in: Survivors of Abuse

A few Measly Steps a Day

by Revu2

Hello and Welcome! A few longtime members of Barbara Sher’s forums are “migrating” to PsychCentral to continue our Daily Steppin' Thread. Barbara...

977

Posted in: Self-Help Ideas and Goal Setting

What are you listening to? #2

by bluekoi

Johnny Cash, "Hurt".

816

Posted in: Bipolar

Dear T: I really need to tell you something XLVII

by unaluna

Girl thats fantastic! I unfortunately gained 15 lbs in 6 mos. My dr said that happens with insulin. I need to cut down on cookies!

661

Posted in: Psychotherapy

Checking in: how are you?

by CANDC

Checking in: how are you? CANDC

956

Posted in: General Social Chat

Female health exams and issues

by splitimage

I went for a pap smear yesterday and it was an absolute nightmare. I hate them at the best of times but yesterday was extra horrible. I actually...

Posted in: Women-Focused Support

Is this the right forum to post this

by Troubledplshelp

I need to ask for help about limerence, is this the right forum because this place surely is

Posted in: Relationships & Communication

Relationship issues

by Jenny333

Does anyone have any advice, I’ve been on and off with my boyfriend whilst struggling with addiction, he cheated on me many times which initially...

Posted in: Relationships & Communication

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	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	279,700	Hello Yesterday at 07:34 PM by CANDC
	General Social Chat Sub-Forums: Our Pets	359,834	If you're in this week's heatwave... Yesterday at 08:23 PM by lizardlady
	Other Mental Health Discussion	218,870	rejection Jun 18, 2024 at 08:32 PM by Calla lily12
	General Q&A	25,560	Are journals allowed on these forums? Jun 20, 2024 at 10:07 AM by Discombobulated
	Sanctuary for Spiritual Support	35,627	Ever experienced a 'Walk-in' or Soul... May 02, 2024 at 06:37 AM by InkyTinks
	Relationships & Communication Sub-Forums: Divorce and Separation	268,591	Hope your Fathers Day/ Holiday was... Today at 05:34 AM by KasperBlue
	Coping with Emotions	68,614	How are you coping today? #7 Yesterday at 10:36 AM by MuddyBoots
	Psych Check-up	8,173	Psych Check-Up \| Downtime Length Inquiry Jan 15, 2024 at 08:11 AM by DocJohn
	Work and Careers	31,151	Work Friend Jun 21, 2024 at 11:37 AM by NatalieJastrow
	School and Study Issues	14,774	Meeting about my maths soon Apr 26, 2024 at 07:59 PM by divine1966
	Sleep Issues & Dream Interpretation	23,517	Biphasic Reality & Stress Jun 19, 2024 at 07:53 AM by PhilMC
	Insurance and Finances	9,737	Just Venting... May 23, 2024 at 05:09 PM by CANDC

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	Adult Children of Alcoholics	7,271	My Father Jun 13, 2024 at 11:50 PM by mar dhea
	Anxiety, Panic and Phobias Sub-Forums: Anxiety Success Stories Social Anxiety & Selective Mutism	88,076	First exposure therapy session Yesterday at 07:54 PM by Zapcash
	Autism and Asperger's Syndrome Sub-Forums: Autism Success Stories	9,871	Has anyone else been treated poorly at... Jun 06, 2024 at 02:03 PM by Cantholdmyrage
	Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD/ADHD) Sub-Forums: ADHD Success Stories	14,922	ADHD in Spouse, Advice and Thoughts Apr 29, 2024 at 04:55 PM by Brentus
	Bipolar Sub-Forums: Bipolar Treatments Bipolar Success Stories	596,750	Hope your Fathers Day/ Holiday was... Today at 06:37 AM by raspberrytorte
	Childhood Emotional Neglect	4,175	what did you do today for your inner... Jun 18, 2024 at 09:07 PM by cool09
	Depression Sub-Forums: Postpartum Depression Depression Success Stories Treatment Resistant Depression	350,517	Daily check in thread: Ups & Downs... Today at 02:42 AM by 3rd rock
	Dissociative Disorders Sub-Forums: The Garden Teen Alters Garden	105,724	Can't find any professionals who deal... Jun 18, 2024 at 09:09 AM by 16PennyNail
	Eating Disorders Sub-Forums: Eating Disorder Success Stories Anorexia Bulimia Overeating & Binge Eating	31,723	Daily Check In Thread for those with an... Jun 01, 2024 at 02:33 PM by Buffy01
	OCD and Trichotillomania Sub-Forums: OCD Success Stories	11,881	song Jun 14, 2024 at 08:10 AM by HALLIEBETH87
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	Post-traumatic Stress Sub-Forums: PTSD Success Stories Combat PTSD Complex PTSD	56,913	cptsdvictim's journal Today at 03:18 AM by cptsdvictim
	Schizoaffective Disorder Sub-Forums: Schizoaffective Success Stories	11,207	Schizoaffective check in thread #2 Jun 14, 2024 at 09:24 AM by HALLIEBETH87
	Schizophrenia and Psychosis Sub-Forums: Schizophrenia Success Stories	280,244	Roll Call 203 Today at 05:56 AM by Blue_Bird
	Self Injury	78,454	Does anyone not hide their scars... Yesterday at 10:02 AM by Nammu
	Survivors of Abuse	74,274	I don't know who I am without pain Yesterday at 07:28 PM by SquarePegGuy

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	Psychotherapy Sub-Forums: Romantic Feelings Toward My Therapist	1,016,633	Couch 248: Curiouser and Curiouser Yesterday at 08:31 PM by stopdog
	Psychiatric Medications Sub-Forums: Getting Off of Meds	83,760	In your opinion, would meds be helpful? Jun 19, 2024 at 09:46 AM by MuddyBoots
	Other Treatments	8,286	TMS/Ketamine Jun 19, 2024 at 07:16 AM by 16PennyNail
	Self-Help Ideas and Goal Setting	17,843	A few Measly Steps a Day Yesterday at 07:11 PM by delightful
	Steps to Better Self-Esteem	15,260	Self Esteem thought Jun 21, 2024 at 07:43 AM by Catsrock

Health & Other Support
	Health Support Sub-Forums: Exercise & Weight Loss	40,165	Kinda tmi Yesterday at 07:38 PM by MuddyBoots
	Disabilities and Chronic Diseases	4,584	Different treatment for men vs. women? May 16, 2024 at 05:08 AM by Blueowl
	Grief and Loss	22,179	Who are you remembering today? Jun 19, 2024 at 02:34 AM by 16PennyNail
	Partners of People & Caregivers Support	14,614	Hubby recently entered hospice care,... Jun 06, 2024 at 04:00 PM by 16PennyNail
	Chronic Pain Support	14,295	Chronic Pain, Autoimmune Diseases &... Jun 09, 2024 at 11:12 AM by SquarePegGuy
	Healthy Parenting	8,491	Adult Son Refuses Treatment Feb 13, 2024 at 12:49 AM by Tart Cherry Jam
	Men-Focused Support	3,873	Advice on handling a malignant... Mar 24, 2024 at 03:33 PM by gxcartemis
	Women-Focused Support	23,860	Worth Yesterday at 07:42 PM by CANDC
	Sexual and Gender Issues	35,464	Re: husband wants wife to spank him... Jun 11, 2024 at 12:38 AM by mortiz90
	LGBTQ+ Support	3,432	I find the “sneaking into the wrong... Apr 22, 2024 at 06:44 PM by 16PennyNail
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Latest posts from our support groups today

Hope your Fathers Day/ Holiday was better than mine

Roll Call 203

Hope your Fathers Day/ Holiday was better than mine

cptsdvictim's journal

Severe divorce depression

Daily check in thread: Ups & Downs #33

Bipolar Check-in #80

I'm worried now about visiting family.

Couch 248: Curiouser and Curiouser

If you're in this week's heatwave zone...

laws you'd like to see come true, but probably won't?

First exposure therapy session

Agoraphobia

Worth

Kinda tmi

Hello

Everything Changed in a Moment...

I don't know who I am without pain

A few Measly Steps a Day

What are you listening to? #2

Dear T: I really need to tell you something XLVII

Checking in: how are you?

Female health exams and issues

Is this the right forum to post this

Relationship issues

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