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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...

522

Posted in: Psychotherapy

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

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

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

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

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

Checking in: how are you?

by CANDC

Checking in: how are you? CANDC

914

Posted in: General Social Chat

Let's chat

by SmokinEllah77

Need someone to talk to :)

Posted in: General Social Chat

I Can’t Do This Anymore

by indigo1015

I can’t work like this anymore. I can’t live like this anymore. I can’t rip my heart out of my chest and offer it to people only to have them smash...

Posted in: Coping with Emotions

does this sound familiar

by buhung216

I was recently diagnosed after a full blown manic episode but am really curious about an event that occurred in the winter. Firstly I suffer from...

Posted in: Bipolar

Poll:

Need help dealing boyfriend possibly trauma bonded w/ ex

by Lightening44

Hello. This is my first post. I'm taking time out for myself to try to get my head clear. Communication with my boyfriend of 4 months is going...

Posted in: Relationships & Communication

Okay, starting to legitimately think I'm going up

by MuddyBoots

I've been extra impulsive for quite a while, but I figure that's just environmental/social stress + BPD. I was sleeping okay although a bit...

Posted in: Bipolar

New Member Introduction

by Acceptable11

Hello, I am here to vent out a few things and see what you guys think

Posted in: New Member Introductions

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

Who are you remembering today?

by CANDC

I started a thread on who are you remembering. If you care to read and or comment, the thread is here:...

Posted in: Grief and Loss

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

Roll Call 202

by cogladaid

Things going well. Don’t know if I mentioned last week I cut my hair (chin length with bangs) and I just had it dyed! ...

924

Posted in: Schizophrenia and Psychosis

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

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!

601

Posted in: Psychotherapy

Super stuck in career building

by Acceptable11

I'm struggling to start my professional career and, I am starting to lose hope that anything good is about to happen in my life, I am even feeling...

Posted in: Work and Careers

Weight Loss and Exercise #5

by Tart Cherry Jam

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

382

Posted in: Exercise & Weight Loss

How long do med changes take to work?

by Mountaindewed

I had my lamictal increased from 75mg to 100mg and my Prestiq increased from 25mg to 50mg last Thursday and I'm still lying in bed and feeling worn...

Posted in: Psychiatric Medications

I'm worried now about visiting family.

by Rose76

Hi all. I could really use some encouragement. I live thousands of miles from my next-of-kin. I love them and miss them. I believe they do care...

Posted in: Relationships & Communication

What are you listening to? #2

by bluekoi

Johnny Cash, "Hurt".

787

Posted in: Bipolar

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	279,600	New Member Today at 08:59 PM by TheGal
	General Social Chat Sub-Forums: Our Pets	359,636	Checking in: how are you? Today at 07:06 PM by LadyShadow
	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	268,402	Need help dealing boyfriend possibly... Today at 06:38 PM by TheGal
	Coping with Emotions	68,511	I Can’t Do This Anymore Today at 07:01 PM by TheGal
	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 Today 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 Today 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	41,807	I am having sex every day with 5/6 guys. Today at 06:41 AM by The Curious Hotel
	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 Yesterday 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	596,175	death and grief Today at 08:22 PM by BeyondtheRainbow
	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	350,411	Daily check in thread: Ups & Downs... Today at 08:38 PM by Rose76
	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... Yesterday 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 Yesterday at 05:31 PM by Brego
	Schizophrenia and Psychosis Sub-Forums: Schizophrenia Success Stories	280,113	Roll Call 202 Today 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	74,202	How to deal with abuse Today at 03:15 AM by cptsdvictim

Treatments and Self-Care Strategies
	Psychotherapy Sub-Forums: Romantic Feelings Toward My Therapist	1,016,122	Couch 248: Curiouser and Curiouser Today at 09:02 PM by LonesomeTonight
	Psychiatric Medications Sub-Forums: Getting Off of Meds	83,740	How long do med changes take to work? Today 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	17,800	Taking care of teeth. Today at 07:42 AM by splitimage
	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	40,102	I think I have a pill stuck in my sinus... Today at 07:10 PM by TheGal
	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? Today at 06:22 PM by VabGirl
	Partners of People & Caregivers Support	14,611	Exactly who is this forum for? Yesterday 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 Yesterday 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