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Latest posts from our support groups today

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.

220

Posted in: Bipolar

Questions bipolar version #11

by FooZe

The old thread had reached 1000 replies.

165

Posted in: Bipolar

Mental health center employees tracking me?

by MuddyBoots

I've never seen their vehicles in my part of town, but yesterday there was one that went down the road with stickers and I thought "that car/those...

Posted in: Bipolar

Daily Check In Thread for those with an eating disorder of any kind #5

by FooZe

This thread is being restarted for technical reasons.

Posted in: Eating Disorders

Couch 250: An August Couch

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...

989

Posted in: Psychotherapy

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

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

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...

Posted in: Psychotherapy

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...

902

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

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:...

Posted in: Bipolar

Trauma Bond Theory: From An Abusive Relationship

by Have Hope

I have a theory about the trauma bond. My theory is that the more powerful the love bombing is, the harder the fall and the stronger the trauma bond...

Posted in: Coping with Emotions

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...

104

Posted in: Other Mental Health Discussion

Checking in: how are you? #2

by Gasplessy

Desperate, wish I could rewind to life before 30s. It is not a matter of solitude -i don't suffer that, i have friends- but mistakes i made that...

123

Posted in: General Social Chat

Attachment trauma from former therapist

by purpleobsidian

Hello, I hope it’s appropriate to post something like this here. I experienced pretty harmful therapy several years ago and am currently struggling...

Posted in: Psychotherapy

A few Measly Steps a Day #2

by Revu2

Bit by bit, I'm bringing my attention to Right Now. Stuff's gotten done! Windows installed and paid for and our rebate received and spent. Cousins...

Posted in: Self-Help Ideas and Goal Setting

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.

179

Posted in: Schizophrenia and Psychosis

(Vent) A guy is sexually harassing me and I'm tired.

by terrible23news9

:( A few months ago a guy who by the way I've never interacted with in my life, began telling me I had a huge ego and began calling me a "Slut" and...

Posted in: Women-Focused Support

Connecting online

by Kahapati

Hi Humans, was wondering if there’s anyone who would be open to chatting online—about everyday topics or maybe more meaningful things in life....

Posted in: Coping with Emotions

Got banned from another website for a week for another false accusation

by Cantholdmyrage

I got banned from another website for a whole week for another false accusation. They claimed I was threatening people with violence and harm when I...

Posted in: Relationships & Communication

Weight Loss and Exercise #5

by Tart Cherry Jam

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

754

Posted in: Exercise & Weight Loss

Self Esteem thought

by Catsrock

Self esteem is the ability to see yourself as a flawed individual, and still hold yourself in high regard!

887

Posted in: Steps to Better Self-Esteem

Letter to my abusers (S/A and ableism trigger warnings)

by Myheartwillheal

I don't know where to even start. How do I even start. I'm only 16 yet it feels like I'm still ****ing 12. I was never treated well. I have autism...

Posted in: Survivors of Abuse

Confessions of little turtle with love #7

by little turtle

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

488

Posted in: Depression

Fighting with my Wife

by shakespeare47

It's difficult to explain - but needless to say, it's stressful. It's tough to fight fair and stand up for myself sometimes.... and I worry I go too...

Posted in: Coping with Emotions

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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	280,112	Too much to handle Yesterday at 09:32 AM by EmAbee
	General Social Chat Sub-Forums: Our Pets	360,850	Checking in: how are you? #2 Yesterday at 09:24 PM by Mountaindewed
	Other Mental Health Discussion	218,983	Building a Whole New Life Today at 03:48 AM by Have Hope
	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	269,458	Got banned from another website for a... Yesterday at 06:42 PM by Silverfox1111111
	Coping with Emotions	69,027	Trauma Bond Theory: From An Abusive... Today at 04:39 AM by Have Hope
	Psych Check-up	8,174	Depending on the day, but sounds about... Nov 06, 2024 at 12:27 AM by Frog4Life
	Work and Careers	31,273	I will finally have full coverage... Oct 28, 2024 at 07:29 PM by jesyka
	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	23,579	When you cant sleep.. Today at 10:26 AM by NovaBlaze
	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	88,210	Help Yesterday at 11:40 AM by NovaBlaze
	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	602,490	Bipolar Check-in #84 Today at 12:11 PM by raspberrytorte
	Childhood Emotional Neglect	4,234	what did you do today for your inner... Nov 10, 2024 at 10:26 AM by FloatThruThis
	Depression Sub-Forums: Postpartum Depression Depression Success Stories Treatment Resistant Depression	350,894	Confessions of little turtle with love... Yesterday at 02:24 PM by Fuzzybear
	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	31,832	Daily Check In Thread for those with an... Today at 11:28 AM by Blueberrybook
	OCD and Trichotillomania Sub-Forums: OCD Success Stories	11,894	Please pray for me Nov 09, 2024 at 04:11 PM by TheGal
	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	57,486	Complex PTSD In Pictures, Memes & GIFs... Nov 10, 2024 at 05:28 PM by Buffy01
	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	280,420	Roll Call 203 Yesterday at 08:48 PM by Blue_Bird
	Self Injury	78,470	Relapse Nov 05, 2024 at 11:42 PM by Frog4Life
	Survivors of Abuse	74,334	Letter to my abusers (S/A and ableism... Yesterday at 03:10 PM by Myheartwillheal

Treatments and Self-Care Strategies
	Psychotherapy Sub-Forums: Romantic Feelings Toward My Therapist	1,020,057	Couch 250: An August Couch Today at 10:32 AM by LonesomeTonight
	Psychiatric Medications Sub-Forums: Getting Off of Meds	83,809	Laws regarding driving on meds? Nov 08, 2024 at 03:08 PM by unaluna
	Other Treatments	8,287	TMS/Ketamine Jun 24, 2024 at 10:55 AM by Calla lily12
	Self-Help Ideas and Goal Setting	18,116	Taking care of teeth. Today at 08:45 AM by splitimage
	Steps to Better Self-Esteem	15,399	Self Esteem thought Yesterday at 03:12 PM by Catsrock

Health & Other Support
	Health Support Sub-Forums: Exercise & Weight Loss	40,722	Weight Loss and Exercise #5 Yesterday at 05:10 PM by Discombobulated
	Disabilities and Chronic Diseases	4,587	New here Aug 06, 2024 at 10:18 AM by CANDC
	Grief and Loss	22,198	I Don't Think it Ever Gets Easier Nov 07, 2024 at 01:38 PM by BeyondtheRainbow
	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	23,930	(Vent) A guy is sexually harassing me... Yesterday at 07:40 PM 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