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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!

937

Posted in: Psychotherapy

I rescheduled therapy and I feel really bad.

by Mountaindewed

I was throwing up all morning and I tried a bunch of stuff so I could make it in person and then finally I knew I had to switch to telehealth. So I...

Posted in: Psychotherapy

This unfortunate side effect.... TW 🌶

by raspberrytorte

This is slightly unfortunate. 😕 And slightly TMI and embarrassing, but... I honestly don't know what to do. Sertraline works great for my...

Posted in: Bipolar

What would your ideal therapeutic relationship look like?

by LonesomeTonight

Something has come up numerous times with my T that we haven't fully discussed: What I wish I could have from the therapeutic relationship. What it...

Posted in: Psychotherapy

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...

420

Posted in: Psychotherapy

Bipolar Check-in #82

by BeyondtheRainbow

Here's a fresh start! I will link to it on the last thread.

479

Posted in: Bipolar

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.

Posted in: Coping with Emotions

Weight Loss and Exercise #5

by Tart Cherry Jam

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

591

Posted in: Exercise & Weight Loss

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...

Posted in: General Social Chat

Hi all!

by charlieflaps

Hi all! :grouphug: I'm really excited to join this incredible community. I'm here to learn, grow, and gain new insights about myself. I deal...

Posted in: New Member Introductions

Therapy is exhausting!

by Moose72

One solid hour about having an alcoholic dad . Therapist hinted my psychosis might not be from bipolar- that I might not BE bipolar! Therapy was...

Posted in: Bipolar

Anxiety is acting up again, how can I calm down quickly?

by jesyka

As some of you lnow, I have ussues with anxiety & depression. Lately I’ve been more stressed out than usual. I finally found a job I like snd I...

Posted in: Anxiety, Panic and Phobias

Friendship anxieties

by Discombobulated

I get anxious around friendships. It’s a form of social anxiety I think, but I have no problem leaving the house and talking to people, it’s closer...

Posted in: Anxiety, Panic and Phobias

If I could start my life over

by LonelyLioness01

If I could start my life over, I would do it in a heartbeat if I meant I got a second chance. It means I get to make different choices and not the...

Posted in: Depression

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.

135

Posted in: Schizophrenia and Psychosis

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...

832

Posted in: Self-Help Ideas and Goal Setting

Husband tremendous amount of grief and emotional pain. I think he has PTSD?

by been14years

Trying to understand more on how my husband process his grief, it like he in this tremendous amount of grief and emotional pain. Sorry I'm Chinese,...

Posted in: Relationships & Communication

Hi

by Eaglescrew

Hi, we are Eagle's crew... I'm Cole, I'm not sure what to say... We joined to help us work through some stuff and to hopefully make some friends

Posted in: New Member Introductions

My intro

by Anouk123

Hi folks, I'm in my early fifties and joined this communty because I want to discuss with you something regarding my sexual preference. I will do...

Posted in: New Member Introductions

Where were you on 9/11?

by Mountaindewed

I was 8 and getting ready for school. I was watching cartoons and my aunt called and my aunt asked if my mom was watching the news and my aunt said...

Posted in: General Social Chat

Questions bipolar version #11

by FooZe

The old thread had reached 1000 replies.

Posted in: Bipolar

She's ****ing pregnant again!!!

by ScarletPimpernel

I'm done. :bawling:

105

Posted in: Psychotherapy

Therapist probably not coming back

by Taylor27

Never mind

Posted in: Psychotherapy

scam

by bizi

I am a victim of scam. I am embarrest and feel like a fool. the scammers prey on gulible people they had asked to me to go to the bank and...

Posted in: Bipolar

Vraylar Question

by Moose72

I run out of Vraylar on Tuesday night so Wednesday I’ll have no pills left. I see Pdoc Wednesday. Everything I’ve read online says to only use it...

Posted in: Bipolar

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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	279,942	Hi all! Today at 02:41 PM by CANDC
	General Social Chat Sub-Forums: Our Pets	360,408	Checking in: how are you? #2 Today at 03:02 PM by Mountaindewed
	Other Mental Health Discussion	218,907	Building a Whole New Life Sep 11, 2024 at 04:41 AM by Have Hope
	General Q&A	25,611	Does risperdal make your chest bigger? Sep 13, 2024 at 11:03 AM by Deejay14
	Sanctuary for Spiritual Support	35,631	Caring Aug 29, 2024 at 02:32 AM by Fuzzybear
	Relationships & Communication Sub-Forums: Divorce and Separation	269,091	Husband tremendous amount of grief and... Today at 06:40 AM by Open Eyes
	Coping with Emotions	68,892	How are you coping today? #8 Today at 03:14 PM by Buffy01
	Psych Check-up	8,173	Psych Check-Up \| Downtime Length Inquiry Jan 15, 2024 at 08:11 AM by DocJohn
	Work and Careers	31,252	Do I need to Find a New Job? Sep 14, 2024 at 11:21 AM 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	23,566	When you cant sleep.. Yesterday at 01:16 PM by nonightowl
	Insurance and Finances	9,757	The ODSP Interview Jul 20, 2024 at 04:25 PM by The_little_didgee

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	Addictions Sub-Forums: The 12 Steps Gambling, TV and Internet Addiction Sexual Addictions Smoking Cessation	41,815	It's time to quit. Again. Aug 13, 2024 at 03:30 PM by Loial
	Adult Children of Alcoholics	7,276	Acoa rears it’s ugly head again Aug 10, 2024 at 12:39 PM by MuddyBoots
	Anxiety, Panic and Phobias Sub-Forums: Anxiety Success Stories Social Anxiety & Selective Mutism	88,133	Anxiety is acting up again, how can I... Today at 01:30 PM by jesyka
	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	599,689	This unfortunate side effect.... TW 🌶 Today at 04:42 PM by Moose72
	Childhood Emotional Neglect	4,218	what did you do today for your inner... Sep 10, 2024 at 12:28 PM by LimbicLenny
	Depression Sub-Forums: Postpartum Depression Depression Success Stories Treatment Resistant Depression	350,775	If I could start my life over Today at 12:11 PM by Blueowl
	Dissociative Disorders Sub-Forums: The Garden Teen Alters Garden	105,726	Amnesiatic Dissociative Disorder Jun 27, 2024 at 01:22 PM by Calla lily12
	Eating Disorders Sub-Forums: Eating Disorder Success Stories Anorexia Bulimia Overeating & Binge Eating	31,798	My rant on some idiot who dismisses Gen... Yesterday at 02:34 AM by Cantholdmyrage
	OCD and Trichotillomania Sub-Forums: OCD Success Stories	11,888	My Picking Diary Yesterday at 10:06 AM by FloatThruThis
	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	111,568	This part really scares me Sep 11, 2024 at 09:06 PM by SquarePegGuy
	Post-traumatic Stress Sub-Forums: PTSD Success Stories Combat PTSD Complex PTSD	57,434	I dreamed about my mother Sep 11, 2024 at 08:56 PM by SquarePegGuy
	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	280,363	Roll Call 203 Today at 11:15 AM by Blue_Bird
	Self Injury	78,464	I don’t know trigger ⚠️ Sep 11, 2024 at 08:10 PM by Calla lily12
	Survivors of Abuse	74,323	My terrible experience in a Special... Sep 06, 2024 at 04:15 AM by divine1966

Treatments and Self-Care Strategies
	Psychotherapy Sub-Forums: Romantic Feelings Toward My Therapist	1,018,956	Dear T: I really need to tell you... Today at 04:54 PM by unaluna
	Psychiatric Medications Sub-Forums: Getting Off of Meds	83,789	How to reduce ziprasidone without... Sep 05, 2024 at 02:11 AM by WastingAsparagus
	Other Treatments	8,287	TMS/Ketamine Jun 24, 2024 at 10:55 AM by Calla lily12
	Self-Help Ideas and Goal Setting	18,007	Taking care of teeth. Today at 08:47 AM by splitimage
	Steps to Better Self-Esteem	15,332	Self Esteem thought Yesterday at 02:30 PM by Catsrock

Health & Other Support
	Health Support Sub-Forums: Exercise & Weight Loss	40,470	Weight Loss and Exercise #5 Today at 03:12 PM by Buffy01
	Disabilities and Chronic Diseases	4,587	New here Aug 06, 2024 at 10:18 AM by CANDC
	Grief and Loss	22,194	Ah, celebrity deaths again Sep 13, 2024 at 04:28 PM by emily1890
	Partners of People & Caregivers Support	14,624	Exactly who is this forum for? Jul 01, 2024 at 12:56 PM by nonightowl
	Chronic Pain Support	14,308	I have multiple chronic pain issues. Aug 11, 2024 at 06:20 PM by SquarePegGuy
	Healthy Parenting	8,491	Adult Son Refuses Treatment Feb 13, 2024 at 12:49 AM by Tart Cherry Jam
	Men-Focused Support	3,878	Just another day in the life... Jul 30, 2024 at 01:56 PM by CANDC
	Women-Focused Support	23,908	Feeling Lost and Exhausted Sep 11, 2024 at 02:52 PM by Blueowl
	Sexual and Gender Issues	35,469	Finding it really hard to deal with... Yesterday at 11:56 AM by Andyp123456
	LGBTQ+ Support	3,432	I find the “sneaking into the wrong... Apr 22, 2024 at 06:44 PM by 16PennyNail
	Seniors' Lounge	7,716	Our health issues Sep 13, 2024 at 09:25 PM by Travelinglady

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Latest posts from our support groups today

Dear T: I really need to tell you something XLVII

I rescheduled therapy and I feel really bad.

This unfortunate side effect.... TW 🌶

What would your ideal therapeutic relationship look like?

Couch 250: An August Couch

Bipolar Check-in #82

How are you coping today? #8

Weight Loss and Exercise #5

Checking in: how are you? #2

Hi all!

Therapy is exhausting!

Anxiety is acting up again, how can I calm down quickly?

Friendship anxieties

If I could start my life over

Roll Call 203

Taking care of teeth.

Husband tremendous amount of grief and emotional pain. I think he has PTSD?

Hi

My intro

Where were you on 9/11?

Questions bipolar version #11

She's ****ing pregnant again!!!

Therapist probably not coming back

scam

Vraylar Question

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