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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...

983

Posted in: Psychotherapy

Your Weight Loss Journey Thread

by raspberrytorte

Since a lot of us struggle with our weights because of bipolar meds I thought it would be great to start a weight loss journey thread! I'll start:...

Posted in: Bipolar

Bipolar Check-in #84

by BeyondtheRainbow

We're up to 1000 posts again so here's a new one. I'll link it on the old one and ask that it be closed.

128

Posted in: Bipolar

Struggling with my therapist's pregnancy Part 2

by ScarletPimpernel

I think today's session was good? I didn't get stuck freeze. We talked about our mother/daughter roles and how it's like my trauma with my siblings...

Posted in: Psychotherapy

upcomng medical tests

by HALLIEBETH87

so i have aliver ultrasound this week. on december 12 i have colonscopy and upper endoscopy done. hping to figure out why my tummyis alwasy so upset....

Posted in: Health Support

Did this therapist blow me off during our first session?

by jesyka

I had a hard time finding anyone to call me back or who accept my insurance who are also taking new clients too. This lady who specializes in...

Posted in: Psychotherapy

Ruined life

by darkfeary

I was a good mom and did everything for my kids even when I felt the worst but bc of my mental health issues, my children, now 20 and 16, avoid me...

Posted in: Depression

Attachment trauma from former therapist

by purpleobsidian

Hello, I hope it’s appropriate to post something like this here. I experienced pretty harmful therapy several years ago and am currently struggling...

Posted in: Psychotherapy

Amnesiatic Dissociative Disorder

by 16PennyNail

This is embarrassing, and I just have to go what my Mamaw, which is what they call a Grandparent here, especially when you are getting as ancient as...

Posted in: Dissociative Disorders

BPD Check-In thread

by Blue_Bird

I’ve noticed there’s no check in thread in here for people with this disorder, I’ve also noticed it’s not a very active forum subsection. I hope...

116

Posted in: Borderline Personality Disorder

Weight Loss and Exercise #5

by Tart Cherry Jam

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

751

Posted in: Exercise & Weight Loss

Questions bipolar version #11

by FooZe

The old thread had reached 1000 replies.

150

Posted in: Bipolar

Me Again. I don't know what to do.

by DeeeSchmeee68

Recap: 56f I work 38.5 hours a week at $17usd/hr. I've been there 7 months. I was recently very sick with a diverticulitis flare and missed some...

Posted in: Insurance and Finances

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...

899

Posted in: Self-Help Ideas and Goal Setting

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.

175

Posted in: Schizophrenia and Psychosis

Dear T: I really need to tell you something XLVIII

by LostOnTheTrail

Work is messy, grief is messy, our relationship feels messy to me at the moment. TW for reflection on suicide loss I have been thinking about...

Posted in: Psychotherapy

Building a Whole New Life

by Have Hope

My life needs a complete overhaul. Like seriously. Can anyone relate to feeling this way? I'm not sure if I am posting in the right forum with...

101

Posted in: Other Mental Health Discussion

Unhappy marriage

by TOPSWORD

My wife has admitted that she has an emotional connection with another man. Please advise!

Posted in: New Member Introductions

Solipsistic Panic Attack

by GeneralRelative

Help! I am having a solipcistic panic attack! I have become aware of the ultimate truth that my mind and experiences comprise the entire universe and...

Posted in: Anxiety, Panic and Phobias

Dod I do anything wrong? Sick dad told my husband that he no longer wants to talk to

by jesyka

My dad has prostrate cancer & is going through chemotherapy now. He recently moved into an assisted living facility. I wasn’t told where he would...

Posted in: Relationships & Communication

My ex came to the house

by RDMercer

She dropped by today to see our daughter, unannounced. She looked incredible. Honestly, beautiful and much younger than her age, in nice clothes,...

146

Posted in: Relationships & Communication

Help

by darkfeary

I have an excessive obsessive fear of aging and dying. I ruined my life completely. I see no hope. I cannot function and I feel in danger and...

Posted in: Anxiety, Panic and Phobias

Complex PTSD In Pictures, Memes & GIFs ...

by Anonymous41006

Self explanatory ... For those times we cannot put it into (our own) words exactly how Complex PTSD is impacting us at any given moment! :o

343

Posted in: Complex PTSD

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

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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	280,097	Unhappy marriage Today at 03:49 AM by Have Hope
	General Social Chat Sub-Forums: Our Pets	360,847	Cats and dog Yesterday at 04:51 PM by unaluna
	Other Mental Health Discussion	218,979	Building a Whole New Life Today at 03:56 AM by Have Hope
	General Q&A	25,619	Reading words backwords? Oct 11, 2024 at 11:50 PM by Tart Cherry Jam
	Sanctuary for Spiritual Support	35,631	Caring Aug 29, 2024 at 02:32 AM by Fuzzybear
	Relationships & Communication Sub-Forums: Divorce and Separation	269,449	Dod I do anything wrong? Sick dad told... Today at 01:06 AM by Rose76
	Coping with Emotions	69,022	How are you coping today? #8 Yesterday at 05:20 PM by Buffy01
	Psych Check-up	8,174	Depending on the day, but sounds about... Nov 06, 2024 at 12:27 AM by Frog4Life
	Work and Careers	31,273	I will finally have full coverage... Oct 28, 2024 at 07:29 PM by jesyka
	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	23,578	Happy Narcolepsy Day 2024 Oct 28, 2024 at 02:51 PM by PhilMC
	Insurance and Finances	9,768	Me Again. I don't know what to do. Today at 10:44 AM by HALLIEBETH87

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	Addictions Sub-Forums: The 12 Steps Gambling, TV and Internet Addiction Sexual Addictions Smoking Cessation	41,827	It’s a vicious cycle Nov 07, 2024 at 10:54 AM by MtnTime2896
	Adult Children of Alcoholics	7,287	Can bipolar mimic ACOA? Oct 22, 2024 at 05:41 PM by Moose72
	Anxiety, Panic and Phobias Sub-Forums: Anxiety Success Stories Social Anxiety & Selective Mutism	88,208	Solipsistic Panic Attack Today at 02:11 AM by GeneralRelative
	Autism and Asperger's Syndrome Sub-Forums: Autism Success Stories	9,875	My son Oct 05, 2024 at 06:28 PM by Victoria'smom
	Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD/ADHD) Sub-Forums: ADHD Success Stories	14,928	I'm not good Enough. Nov 01, 2024 at 12:08 PM by volsinchy
	Bipolar Sub-Forums: Bipolar Treatments Bipolar Success Stories	602,353	Your Weight Loss Journey Thread Today at 03:58 PM by Mountaindewed
	Childhood Emotional Neglect	4,234	what did you do today for your inner... Yesterday at 10:26 AM by FloatThruThis
	Depression Sub-Forums: Postpartum Depression Depression Success Stories Treatment Resistant Depression	350,886	Ruined life Today at 03:30 PM by CANDC
	Dissociative Disorders Sub-Forums: The Garden Teen Alters Garden	105,727	Amnesiatic Dissociative Disorder Today at 02:09 PM by Fuzzybear
	Eating Disorders Sub-Forums: Eating Disorder Success Stories Anorexia Bulimia Overeating & Binge Eating	31,831	Went swimming yesterday Nov 05, 2024 at 10:47 PM by Frog4Life
	OCD and Trichotillomania Sub-Forums: OCD Success Stories	11,894	Please pray for me Nov 09, 2024 at 04:11 PM by TheGal
	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	111,583	BPD Check-In thread Today at 02:05 PM by Blue_Bird
	Post-traumatic Stress Sub-Forums: PTSD Success Stories Combat PTSD Complex PTSD	57,486	Complex PTSD In Pictures, Memes & GIFs... Yesterday at 05:28 PM by Buffy01
	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	280,416	Roll Call 203 Today at 05:44 AM by WastingAsparagus
	Self Injury	78,470	Relapse Nov 05, 2024 at 11:42 PM by Frog4Life
	Survivors of Abuse	74,333	mother called me today Nov 07, 2024 at 10:37 AM by CANDC

Treatments and Self-Care Strategies
	Psychotherapy Sub-Forums: Romantic Feelings Toward My Therapist	1,020,030	Couch 250: An August Couch Today at 04:17 PM by LostOnTheTrail
	Psychiatric Medications Sub-Forums: Getting Off of Meds	83,809	Laws regarding driving on meds? Nov 08, 2024 at 03:08 PM by unaluna
	Other Treatments	8,287	TMS/Ketamine Jun 24, 2024 at 10:55 AM by Calla lily12
	Self-Help Ideas and Goal Setting	18,112	Taking care of teeth. Today at 10:00 AM by splitimage
	Steps to Better Self-Esteem	15,398	Self Esteem thought Yesterday at 04:59 PM by unaluna

Health & Other Support
	Health Support Sub-Forums: Exercise & Weight Loss	40,717	upcomng medical tests Today at 03:33 PM by CANDC
	Disabilities and Chronic Diseases	4,587	New here Aug 06, 2024 at 10:18 AM by CANDC
	Grief and Loss	22,198	I Don't Think it Ever Gets Easier Nov 07, 2024 at 01:38 PM by BeyondtheRainbow
	Partners of People & Caregivers Support	14,632	Was threatened by a client from IHSS... Oct 31, 2024 at 11:31 AM by jesyka
	Chronic Pain Support	14,322	Lupus Oct 27, 2024 at 08:14 PM by Cocosurviving
	Healthy Parenting	8,491	Adult Son Refuses Treatment Feb 13, 2024 at 12:49 AM by Tart Cherry Jam
	Men-Focused Support	3,878	Just another day in the life... Jul 30, 2024 at 01:56 PM by CANDC
	Women-Focused Support	23,928	Anyone else tired of the phrase “it’s... Oct 21, 2024 at 02:02 PM by Cantholdmyrage
	Sexual and Gender Issues	35,479	Do you think masturbation is bad for... Oct 24, 2024 at 10:10 AM by mote.of.soul
	LGBTQ+ Support	3,432	I find the “sneaking into the wrong... Apr 22, 2024 at 06:44 PM by 16PennyNail
	Seniors' Lounge	7,737	Money matters Yesterday at 01:27 PM by Travelinglady

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Latest posts from our support groups today

Couch 250: An August Couch

Your Weight Loss Journey Thread

Bipolar Check-in #84

Struggling with my therapist's pregnancy Part 2

upcomng medical tests

Did this therapist blow me off during our first session?

Ruined life

Attachment trauma from former therapist

Amnesiatic Dissociative Disorder

BPD Check-In thread

Weight Loss and Exercise #5

Questions bipolar version #11

Me Again. I don't know what to do.

Taking care of teeth.

Roll Call 203

Dear T: I really need to tell you something XLVIII

Building a Whole New Life

Unhappy marriage

Solipsistic Panic Attack

Dod I do anything wrong? Sick dad told my husband that he no longer wants to talk to

My ex came to the house

Help

Complex PTSD In Pictures, Memes & GIFs ...

How are you coping today? #8

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