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Avoiding treatment team

by MuddyBoots

I know everyone says when you don't want to see them that's when you need them, but I DID talk to them, and they're useless POSs and if I see my CM...

Posted in: Psychotherapy

Bipolar Check-in #81

by BeyondtheRainbow

Time for a new thread. I'll post and ask them close the last thread.

424

Posted in: Bipolar

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...

791

Posted in: Self-Help Ideas and Goal Setting

Weight Loss and Exercise #5

by Tart Cherry Jam

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

477

Posted in: Exercise & Weight Loss

Couch 249: The Self Care Couch

by LostOnTheTrail

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...

950

Posted in: Psychotherapy

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

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!

782

Posted in: Psychotherapy

How to make bosses understand you have too much work

by NatalieJastrow

So I have worked where I am for 20 years. We have always had too much work. But in the last 4 or so years our case load has doubled. Also there have...

Posted in: Work and Careers

Hello; new person and my history

by WantToShare

Hello! I'm new to this forum. My user name is WantToShare. My diagnosis is Bipolar II Disorder. I was not able to find professional help until I...

Posted in: Bipolar

I can't live this life anymore

by Have Hope

I lost a girlfriend last week because she was being way too hurtful to me over the last 6 years, so I had to cut her loose. I lost $230 in concert...

Posted in: Coping with Emotions

Acoa rears it’s ugly head again

by Moose72

Got a new therapist. First one in many years. I’m diagnosed bipolar 1 since 2005. Been hospitalized for it several times. Seeing a Pdoc. Then my...

Posted in: Adult Children of Alcoholics

New here

by Manarinorange

Hello, I have bp1, ptsd, generalized anxiety disorder and panic disorder. I also have degenerative disc disease and bad knees. I'm waiting for my...

Posted in: Disabilities and Chronic Diseases

cptsdvictim's journal

by cptsdvictim

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

301

Posted in: Complex PTSD

I took a shower today!. number 2

by Anonymous32451

I took one this morning

689

Posted in: Bipolar Success Stories

I don't know what to do

by throwawayaccount123

I wasn't sure what to post this under cos there's a lot of problems and also I'm new to this site but I need some kind of advice. My gf of over a...

Posted in: Relationships & Communication

what to do?

by TerryL

i have a longtime friend who asked for ride to pick up her car from a dealership on a sunday. i said okay. then i found out sunday was the dealership...

Posted in: Relationships & Communication

AITA ?

by Deflated1988

AITH ? I moved in with my partner quite quickly. We have only been together 5 months. He has 2 children from a previous relationship, F(9) and M(15)....

Posted in: Relationships & Communication

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

Can't afford to screw up

by Victoria'smom

So I'm out of AP and it's out of my system. I don't want to go back on it. I'm not sleeping and having harmful thoughts. I don't have a t to talk...

Posted in: Bipolar

Questions bipolar version #11

by FooZe

The old thread had reached 1000 replies.

Posted in: Bipolar

Fearing backlash if I share my story

by Stillhuman

I told a friend in town how I had been treated by my family and some of my abusers. I fear my words will get twisted. One family member...

Posted in: Survivors of Abuse

Dreading withdrawls/Pot Sobriety/Withdrawals Success Stories?

by Forestwalker

Anyone getting ready to taper off & give up smoking pot? I'm most afraid of the withdrawal sickness, and emotions during and after. I'm 53 y.o....

Posted in: Addictions

No crutch for all this pain

by Superpower

Why am I even here? I feel so alone all the time and my mom says I always have a bad face which makes people keep away from me. But I can’t help it I...

Posted in: Addictions

Getting ready to give up using weed

by Forestwalker

Hello, I'm 53 y.o. post menopausal and beginning the journey to stop smoking pot. Been a daily user for longer than I can remember-and that's the...

Posted in: New Member Introductions

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Fibromyalgia Check-In Thread #6 ...

by Anonymous41006

Welcome To The New Thread Pfibro Pfriends ... :o

674

Posted in: Chronic Pain Support

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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	279,806	Getting ready to give up using weed Yesterday at 04:55 PM by Forestwalker
	General Social Chat Sub-Forums: Our Pets	360,121	Cat Ladies Yesterday at 10:03 AM by DocJohn
	Other Mental Health Discussion	218,894	93 % chance of being atypical Aug 03, 2024 at 12:55 AM by Rose76
	General Q&A	25,595	Who's the d-bag, me or this dude? Jul 22, 2024 at 09:36 AM by MuddyBoots
	Sanctuary for Spiritual Support	35,628	Ever experienced a 'Walk-in' or Soul... Jun 24, 2024 at 02:23 PM by -jimi-
	Relationships & Communication Sub-Forums: Divorce and Separation	268,876	I don't know what to do Yesterday at 10:44 PM by Rose76
	Coping with Emotions	68,781	I can't live this life anymore Today at 06:13 AM by Embracingtruth
	Psych Check-up	8,173	Psych Check-Up \| Downtime Length Inquiry Jan 15, 2024 at 08:11 AM by DocJohn
	Work and Careers	31,224	How to make bosses understand you have... Today at 07:49 AM by NatalieJastrow
	School and Study Issues	14,787	Want to get back to college, but am... Jun 26, 2024 at 09:05 PM by SquarePegGuy
	Sleep Issues & Dream Interpretation	23,531	Ptsd flashback insomnia and nightmares Jul 19, 2024 at 12:58 AM by Superpower
	Insurance and Finances	9,757	The ODSP Interview Jul 20, 2024 at 04:25 PM by The_little_didgee

Mental Health Support
	Addictions Sub-Forums: The 12 Steps Gambling, TV and Internet Addiction Sexual Addictions Smoking Cessation	41,812	Dreading withdrawls/Pot... Yesterday at 05:55 PM by Forestwalker
	Adult Children of Alcoholics	7,272	Acoa rears it’s ugly head again Today at 03:30 AM by Moose72
	Anxiety, Panic and Phobias Sub-Forums: Anxiety Success Stories Social Anxiety & Selective Mutism	88,101	I can’t cope that someone knows... Aug 03, 2024 at 04:35 PM by Bimmy
	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	598,205	Bipolar Check-in #81 Today at 09:21 AM by MuddyBoots
	Childhood Emotional Neglect	4,195	what did you do today for your inner... Aug 02, 2024 at 01:44 PM by FloatThruThis
	Depression Sub-Forums: Postpartum Depression Depression Success Stories Treatment Resistant Depression	350,635	Daily check in thread: Ups & Downs... Aug 03, 2024 at 07:45 PM by Rose76
	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	31,776	Daily Check In Thread for those with an... Yesterday at 07:41 AM by Blueberrybook
	OCD and Trichotillomania Sub-Forums: OCD Success Stories	11,884	My Picking Diary Jul 28, 2024 at 09:38 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	111,544	BPD Check-In thread Aug 01, 2024 at 08:27 AM by MuddyBoots
	Post-traumatic Stress Sub-Forums: PTSD Success Stories Combat PTSD Complex PTSD	57,214	cptsdvictim's journal Today at 03:10 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	280,300	Roll Call 203 Yesterday at 07:31 PM by Blue_Bird
	Self Injury	78,461	I don’t know trigger ⚠️ Jul 01, 2024 at 06:21 PM by MuddyBoots
	Survivors of Abuse	74,300	Fearing backlash if I share my story Yesterday at 06:28 PM by Stillhuman

Treatments and Self-Care Strategies
	Psychotherapy Sub-Forums: Romantic Feelings Toward My Therapist	1,018,017	Avoiding treatment team Today at 09:37 AM by MuddyBoots
	Psychiatric Medications Sub-Forums: Getting Off of Meds	83,780	Has anyone experienced akathisia? Jul 31, 2024 at 02:25 AM by Rose76
	Other Treatments	8,287	TMS/Ketamine Jun 24, 2024 at 10:55 AM by Calla lily12
	Self-Help Ideas and Goal Setting	17,934	Taking care of teeth. Today at 09:20 AM by splitimage
	Steps to Better Self-Esteem	15,293	Self Esteem thought Jul 31, 2024 at 07:36 PM by Catsrock

Health & Other Support
	Health Support Sub-Forums: Exercise & Weight Loss	40,291	Weight Loss and Exercise #5 Today at 09:07 AM by Blueberrybook
	Disabilities and Chronic Diseases	4,586	New here Today at 03:27 AM by Manarinorange
	Grief and Loss	22,185	Am I Wrong.... Jul 29, 2024 at 06:34 PM by rechu
	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	14,301	Fibromyalgia Check-In Thread #6 ... Yesterday at 01:00 PM by lizardlady
	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	23,887	Anyone else from their childhood not... Jul 28, 2024 at 08:04 AM by Cantholdmyrage
	Sexual and Gender Issues	35,465	Pubic hair. Jul 20, 2024 at 04:12 AM by Snap66
	LGBTQ+ Support	3,432	I find the “sneaking into the wrong... Apr 22, 2024 at 06:44 PM by 16PennyNail
	Seniors' Lounge	7,691	Our health issues Aug 01, 2024 at 07:52 PM by SquarePegGuy