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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.

677

Posted in: Bipolar

Weight Loss and Exercise #5

by Tart Cherry Jam

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

424

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...

320

Posted in: Psychotherapy

What are you listening to? #2

by bluekoi

Johnny Cash, "Hurt".

836

Posted in: Bipolar

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

Finally had to succumb to medications

by NatalieJastrow

My entire life I always had low pressure for my weight. I would love to see some smug nurse get ready for a high blood pressure, because I was...

Posted in: Health Support

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...

984

Posted in: Self-Help Ideas and Goal Setting

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...

152

Posted in: Depression

How are you coping today? #7

by Breaking Dawn

So far I've been doing good today, I'm glad & happy to say. And I'm so glad my cell phone is working so I can be here with you guys.

976

Posted in: Coping with Emotions

If I Could Turn Back ...

by rukspc

To seven years ago, I would have been more present, more aware. Not so quick to get a boyfriend, not so quick to "fall in love". I would have...

Posted in: Relationships & Communication

Ptsd flashback insomnia and nightmares

by Superpower

By the end of this month, July, it marks one year since I left a really abusive relationship I was in while I was a minor, 16-17, with a man 15 years...

Posted in: Sleep Issues & Dream Interpretation

Meeting prospective employers in person?

by MuddyBoots

Okay, so just thought of a thing. -It has consistently been about or above 90dF. -Every job I have applied to is in-person (don't even know what...

Posted in: Work and Careers

How should I act next in relation to my case manager?

by SarahSweden

I´ve seen a case manager/social worker for about one year and a half and I see her within an employment program where they help people to find work....

Posted in: Relationships & Communication

I received a mild reprimand at work

by annoyedgrunt84

So even though it was pretty mild, I still feel like it was inappropriate. I had a mid season evaluation a few days ago and my supervisor was mostly...

Posted in: General Q&A

where to go from here

by ShylaA0404

Hi everyone. I am 37F married to my husband 43M for 13 years, together for 17. I am in need of advice about my situation and am hoping people can...

106

Posted in: Divorce and Separation

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

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!

709

Posted in: Psychotherapy

being alone

by MtnTime2896

when i'm alone, it's at its worst. i feel this overwhelming urge to escape. i'm a poly-addict and fell off the face of these forums for some time....

Posted in: Addictions

Attachment Style

by DeeeSchmeee68

Mine is Disorganized Fearful Avoidant. I desire love/relationship, but I don't trust myself to choose safely. (I was adopted by a narcissist...

Posted in: Other Mental Health Discussion

Where I Belong

by indigo1015

I think I would feel much better, much less angry all the time, and much more grounded if I found my place. My people. I know this sounds crazy, and...

Posted in: Coping with Emotions

Are You High, Low or in the Middle?

by LadyShadow

Hi there! I use a mood tracker, but these days I have been neglecting it, so I thought I would post a thread that everyone can join in to track...

559

Posted in: Bipolar

I’m Dreading Late August

by indigo1015

I’m going home to visit my folks in late August, and I’m starting to realize that I really don’t want to. I love swimming in the ocean and being with...

Posted in: Coping with Emotions

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...

763

Posted in: Self-Help Ideas and Goal Setting

Does life ever cut you a break in relation to others?

by KasperBlue

I would like to start off my mentioning a few things before I dive into why I am even writing this in the first place. The first being: this...

Posted in: Relationships & Communication

Work Friend

by NatalieJastrow

I do not look forward to having the same conversation with my work friend. But, she just applied for an in house role. She didn't get an interview....

Posted in: Work and Careers

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	279,760	New to this forum, but not to depression Jul 09, 2024 at 11:33 PM by NavyDiver
	General Social Chat Sub-Forums: Our Pets	359,967	Man rowing across Atlantic Ocean Yesterday at 12:08 AM by mar dhea
	Other Mental Health Discussion	218,887	Attachment Style Yesterday at 10:54 AM by MuddyBoots
	General Q&A	25,587	I received a mild reprimand at work Yesterday at 08:02 PM by VabGirl
	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	268,767	If I Could Turn Back ... Yesterday at 09:29 PM by rukspc
	Coping with Emotions	68,723	How are you coping today? #7 Yesterday at 09:43 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	31,197	Meeting prospective employers in person? Yesterday at 09:20 PM by divine1966
	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	23,530	Ptsd flashback insomnia and nightmares Yesterday at 09:23 PM by Superpower
	Insurance and Finances	9,752	Hiw long will it probably take to get... Jul 09, 2024 at 07:19 PM by VabGirl

Mental Health Support
	Addictions Sub-Forums: The 12 Steps Gambling, TV and Internet Addiction Sexual Addictions Smoking Cessation	41,814	being alone Yesterday at 11:12 AM by MuddyBoots
	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	88,087	New here Jul 01, 2024 at 10:48 AM by Manarinorange
	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	597,129	Bipolar Check-in #80 Today at 03:04 AM by Rosi700
	Childhood Emotional Neglect	4,190	Just recovered from depression. New... Jul 07, 2024 at 09:20 PM by Rurikawamai
	Depression Sub-Forums: Postpartum Depression Depression Success Stories Treatment Resistant Depression	350,581	Daily check in thread: Ups & Downs... Yesterday at 09:46 PM by Buffy01
	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	31,724	Daily Check In Thread for those with an... Jul 06, 2024 at 07:49 PM by Mountaindewed
	OCD and Trichotillomania Sub-Forums: OCD Success Stories	11,882	My Picking Diary Jul 02, 2024 at 09:00 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	111,495	Borderline in My Life: How It Began Jul 08, 2024 at 04:46 PM by LauraBPDisorder
	Post-traumatic Stress Sub-Forums: PTSD Success Stories Combat PTSD Complex PTSD	56,997	cptsdvictim's journal Yesterday at 01:56 PM 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	280,285	Roll Call 203 Jul 10, 2024 at 12:55 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	74,283	People are so unsympathetic of victims... Jul 10, 2024 at 03:18 AM by Albatross2008

Treatments and Self-Care Strategies
	Psychotherapy Sub-Forums: Romantic Feelings Toward My Therapist	1,017,189	Couch 249: The Self Care Couch Today at 01:14 AM by East17
	Psychiatric Medications Sub-Forums: Getting Off of Meds	83,763	Lithium Orotate Jun 29, 2024 at 01:15 PM by MuddyBoots
	Other Treatments	8,287	TMS/Ketamine Jun 24, 2024 at 10:55 AM by Calla lily12
	Self-Help Ideas and Goal Setting	17,886	A few Measly Steps a Day Yesterday at 09:59 PM by SquarePegGuy
	Steps to Better Self-Esteem	15,276	Self Esteem thought Jul 10, 2024 at 09:43 PM by Catsrock

Health & Other Support
	Health Support Sub-Forums: Exercise & Weight Loss	40,200	Weight Loss and Exercise #5 Today at 03:03 AM by Discombobulated
	Disabilities and Chronic Diseases	4,584	Different treatment for men vs. women? May 16, 2024 at 05:08 AM by Blueowl
	Grief and Loss	22,184	Am I Wrong.... Jul 09, 2024 at 10:43 AM by CANDC
	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	14,295	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	3,876	Penis desensitization and numbness. Jul 05, 2024 at 02:53 PM by SquarePegGuy
	Women-Focused Support	23,872	Does your hair color fade extremely... Jul 10, 2024 at 12:16 PM by divine1966
	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
	Seniors' Lounge	7,664	Need advice regarding a friend with ISB Jul 09, 2024 at 02:09 PM by Travelinglady