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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...

534

Posted in: Psychotherapy

Changing my responses

by RDMercer

Hi, I was in a long term marriage to someone that I now know was a covert narcissist. This isn't a pop-psych buzz word thing. After we...

154

Posted in: Relationships & Communication

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.

Posted in: Bipolar

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...

Posted in: Depression

How to not unintentionally (maybe??) ghost people?

by MuddyBoots

I had/have a belief about my partner that may or may not be a paranoid belief. I don't want to straight up call it a delusion though, but I bet...

Posted in: Relationships & Communication

I took a shower today!. number 2

by Anonymous32451

I took one this morning

673

Posted in: Bipolar Success Stories

My Gf of over a year found my weird cuck fantasies for her.

by dm260

Me and My girlfriend have had an amazing relationship the past year. We could both agree it’s been the best year of our lives. I made a big mistake...

Posted in: Relationships & Communication

New memeber

by Shahope

Hello i am new here and i joined to get some support as i am dealing with mental and physical health issues as well as a bad home situation

Posted in: New Member Introductions

New Member

by Rmiras

Hello. I have never been on forums. But every day it becomes more difficult for me. There really hasn't been a before and after, but I think I...

Posted in: New Member Introductions

Weight Loss and Exercise #5

by Tart Cherry Jam

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

384

Posted in: Exercise & Weight Loss

Baclofen for use with substance abuse, anyone try it.

by bizi

Baclofen has been used with alcohol abuse to reduce urges. any one used it you can private message me if you wish. bizi

Posted in: Bipolar

Mum broke her fingers

by black-roses

My mum broke her fingers in a freak accident after her insurance company went to have a look at the car that couldnt start. Long story short the car...

Posted in: Coping with Emotions

What does your therapist call you?

by smileygal

Does your therapist refer to you as their client, patient or something else? Does client or patient bother you? My therapist uses the term...

Posted in: Psychotherapy

My brothers destroyed my life

by fairies123

Two brothers, three step brothers. Both brothers took advantage of me sexually. One of my step brothers took advantage of me sexually. Another...

Posted in: Survivors of Abuse

How to deal with abuse

by cptsdvictim

I live in s homeless shelter in a room with four beds. Two of which, at the time of writing this, are empty and expecting inhabitants. We'll see who...

Posted in: Survivors of Abuse

Long long time no see

by poorguy

Hi all, I am not sure if some of you still remember me, (it's okay if no, haha ). I am old member since 2014...I had some issues past few years so I...

Posted in: Self-Help Ideas and Goal Setting

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!

602

Posted in: Psychotherapy

death and grief

by HALLIEBETH87

I just completed my first class at my new university. I made 96/100-A! It was about death and grief. very interestign stuff

Posted in: Bipolar

Would this kill me if I weren't amortal?

by MuddyBoots

Okay, so I didn't do any hardcore stimulants. But I snorted 10mg of methylphenidate, had two strong cups of coffee, some energy drink with I don't...

Posted in: Health Support

Confessions of little turtle with love #7

by little turtle

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

458

Posted in: Depression

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...

717

Posted in: Self-Help Ideas and Goal Setting

Checking in: how are you?

by CANDC

Checking in: how are you? CANDC

917

Posted in: General Social Chat

Issues involving mother and boyfriend

by xRavenx

Hi, I am well into my thirties and having issues where my mother oversteps the line, makes insulting remarks about my boyfriend (never to his...

Posted in: Relationships & Communication

I think I have a pill stuck in my sinus or something.

by Mountaindewed

I felt sick tonight so I took a zofran and some advil and then I started puking a lot, and now I have a weird feeling in my throat and right side of...

Posted in: Health Support

Lion and lioness

by Magic26

Saw a lion and lioness , staring at me and after some attacked me ,at the same time Luckily , I escaped

Posted in: Sleep Issues & Dream Interpretation

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	279,601	New memeber Today at 03:38 PM by CANDC
	General Social Chat Sub-Forums: Our Pets	359,639	Checking in: how are you? Today at 07:49 AM by Shahope
	Other Mental Health Discussion	218,830	tell me anything good about myself May 25, 2024 at 06:43 PM by mar dhea
	General Q&A	25,555	Who's the d-bag, me or this dude? May 16, 2024 at 01:39 PM by avlady
	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	268,411	Changing my responses Today at 06:03 PM by RDMercer
	Coping with Emotions	68,512	Mum broke her fingers Today at 02:28 PM by black-roses
	Psych Check-up	8,173	Psych Check-Up \| Downtime Length Inquiry Jan 15, 2024 at 08:11 AM by DocJohn
	Work and Careers	31,133	Super stuck in career building Yesterday at 03:24 PM by SquarePegGuy
	School and Study Issues	14,774	Meeting about my maths soon Apr 26, 2024 at 07:59 PM by divine1966
	Sleep Issues & Dream Interpretation	23,499	Lion and lioness Yesterday at 07:08 PM by TheGal
	Insurance and Finances	9,737	Just Venting... May 23, 2024 at 05:09 PM by CANDC

Mental Health Support
	Addictions Sub-Forums: The 12 Steps Gambling, TV and Internet Addiction Sexual Addictions Smoking Cessation	41,801	Do I bother preventing a full blown... May 24, 2024 at 09:49 AM by MuddyBoots
	Adult Children of Alcoholics	7,270	My Father May 03, 2024 at 11:03 AM by 16PennyNail
	Anxiety, Panic and Phobias Sub-Forums: Anxiety Success Stories Social Anxiety & Selective Mutism	88,039	Anxiety Daily Check-In point #8 May 26, 2024 at 07:02 PM by Buffy01
	Autism and Asperger's Syndrome Sub-Forums: Autism Success Stories	9,867	Harmed in therapy May 25, 2024 at 07:22 PM by VabGirl
	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	596,198	Bipolar Check-in #80 Today at 05:55 PM by Mountaindewed
	Childhood Emotional Neglect	4,168	what did you do today for your inner... May 25, 2024 at 01:21 PM by FloatThruThis
	Depression Sub-Forums: Postpartum Depression Depression Success Stories Treatment Resistant Depression	350,414	Daily check in thread: Ups & Downs... Today at 05:35 PM by 3rd rock
	Dissociative Disorders Sub-Forums: The Garden Teen Alters Garden	105,717	Amnesiatic Dissociative Disorder May 15, 2024 at 11:59 AM by cool09
	Eating Disorders Sub-Forums: Eating Disorder Success Stories Anorexia Bulimia Overeating & Binge Eating	31,722	Daily Check In Thread for those with an... May 26, 2024 at 03:07 PM by Mountaindewed
	OCD and Trichotillomania Sub-Forums: OCD Success Stories	11,880	Obsessing about men's opinion of me Apr 06, 2024 at 01:20 AM by black-roses
	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	111,487	Are People Avoiding Me? May 24, 2024 at 03:59 PM by SmokinEllah77
	Post-traumatic Stress Sub-Forums: PTSD Success Stories Combat PTSD Complex PTSD	56,891	Compulsion to repeat May 23, 2024 at 01:10 PM by cptsdvictim
	Schizoaffective Disorder Sub-Forums: Schizoaffective Success Stories	11,202	Schizoaffective check in thread #2 May 26, 2024 at 05:31 PM by Brego
	Schizophrenia and Psychosis Sub-Forums: Schizophrenia Success Stories	280,113	Roll Call 202 Yesterday at 05:40 PM by Blue_Bird
	Self Injury	78,446	Talking about it May 25, 2024 at 09:52 PM by TheGal
	Survivors of Abuse	74,206	My brothers destroyed my life Today at 01:33 PM by TheGal

Treatments and Self-Care Strategies
	Psychotherapy Sub-Forums: Romantic Feelings Toward My Therapist	1,016,137	Couch 248: Curiouser and Curiouser Today at 06:14 PM by atisketatasket
	Psychiatric Medications Sub-Forums: Getting Off of Meds	83,740	How long do med changes take to work? Yesterday at 01:55 PM by MuddyBoots
	Other Treatments	8,284	Another thing... May 01, 2024 at 10:32 AM by splitimage
	Self-Help Ideas and Goal Setting	17,803	Long long time no see Today at 10:48 AM by poorguy
	Steps to Better Self-Esteem	15,230	Self Esteem thought May 25, 2024 at 07:25 AM by Catsrock

Health & Other Support
	Health Support Sub-Forums: Exercise & Weight Loss	40,106	Weight Loss and Exercise #5 Today at 03:17 PM by Mountaindewed
	Disabilities and Chronic Diseases	4,584	Different treatment for men vs. women? May 16, 2024 at 05:08 AM by Blueowl
	Grief and Loss	22,168	Who are you remembering today? Yesterday at 06:22 PM by VabGirl
	Partners of People & Caregivers Support	14,611	Exactly who is this forum for? May 26, 2024 at 03:11 PM by nonightowl
	Chronic Pain Support	14,286	Fibromyalgia Check-In Thread #6 ... May 12, 2024 at 02:13 AM by Cocosurviving
	Healthy Parenting	8,491	Adult Son Refuses Treatment Feb 13, 2024 at 12:49 AM by Tart Cherry Jam
	Men-Focused Support	3,873	Advice on handling a malignant... Mar 24, 2024 at 03:33 PM by gxcartemis
	Women-Focused Support	23,855	HRT for mental health May 26, 2024 at 11:14 AM by DeeeSchmeee68
	Sexual and Gender Issues	35,478	Do you think masturbation is bad for... May 24, 2024 at 02:55 PM by Rabbit420
	LGBTQ+ Support	3,432	I find the “sneaking into the wrong... Apr 22, 2024 at 06:44 PM by 16PennyNail
	Seniors' Lounge	7,621	Social Security Issues May 18, 2024 at 04:43 PM by Nammu