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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.

987

Posted in: Coping with Emotions

Has anyone experienced akathisia?

by Rose76

Akathisia is an awful thing to experience. It's a sensation of restlessness that won't let you sit or lie down for long. Some people call it...

Posted in: Psychiatric Medications

Bipolar Check-in #81

by BeyondtheRainbow

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

Posted in: Bipolar

Do you ever run into your therapists other clients?

by Mountaindewed

On the way out of my session today my therapist said "bye hon, call if you need anything." Then I walked out and passed some woman who looked at me...

Posted in: Psychotherapy

Would something about this be weird or inappropriate?

by MuddyBoots

I got something yesterday that came with a stuffed dog, and my T is obsessed with dogs so I was thinking of giving it to her. Would that be ok?

Posted in: Psychotherapy

cptsdvictim's journal

by cptsdvictim

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

180

Posted in: Complex PTSD

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...

165

Posted in: Depression

Questions bipolar version #11

by FooZe

The old thread had reached 1000 replies.

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.

987

Posted in: Bipolar

My Pdoc took me off all meds

by Moose72

Bedsides the ones for side effects. That means no antipsychotics or mood stabilizer. I’m going to try therapy. There are no meds I haven’t or...

Posted in: Bipolar

What do you think

by Matthew123456

so I haven’t seen this girl in a long time . But today when i was at the parking lot of the store I saw this who I went to school with in the car...

Posted in: General Social Chat

Why did a new friend turn mean suddenly?

by jesyka

I met this lady close to my age online on an app. I knew her for a few months. We texted for awhile before meeting in person. When I finally met...

Posted in: Relationships & Communication

This is one of the best shows I’ve seen in awhile…

by jesyka

I sure needed this distraction more than ever. This show is on Peacock. It’s on Amazon Prime too. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rpuiZ5NMobQ ...

Posted in: General Social Chat

Self Esteem thought

by Catsrock

Self esteem is the ability to see yourself as a flawed individual, and still hold yourself in high regard!

777

Posted in: Steps to Better Self-Esteem

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...

995

Posted in: Self-Help Ideas and Goal Setting

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...

549

Posted in: Psychotherapy

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...

576

Posted in: Bipolar

New, Alone and Afraid

by Genoke

Hi I am new here. I am very anxious and depressed and I can't sleep and it would be great to get some support. I am isolated and afraid. Thanks....

Posted in: New Member Introductions

Just introducing myself

by jmariah001

Hi y'all. You can call me Jessie if you want. But my handle is jmariah001. I was recently diagnosed with BPD. It was a big surprise to me. I'm not...

Posted in: Borderline Personality Disorder

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

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

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!

738

Posted in: Psychotherapy

Checking in: how are you?

by CANDC

Checking in: how are you? CANDC

995

Posted in: General Social Chat

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...

775

Posted in: Self-Help Ideas and Goal Setting

cats and the Warm Flat Rectangle

by lizardlady

An academic study of cats and the Warm Flat Rectangle If Comfy, Warm, and My Size, Why No Sit: A Meta-analysis of Research into the Warm Flat...

Posted in: Our Pets

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	279,779	New, Alone and Afraid Yesterday at 06:17 PM by TheGal
	General Social Chat Sub-Forums: Our Pets	360,043	What do you think Yesterday at 09:33 PM by Everything4Her
	Other Mental Health Discussion	218,890	Why do brains do this? Jul 19, 2024 at 09:12 PM by Everything4Her
	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	268,794	Why did a new friend turn mean suddenly? Yesterday at 09:27 PM by jesyka
	Coping with Emotions	68,752	How are you coping today? #7 Today at 04:55 AM by Rose76
	Psych Check-up	8,173	Psych Check-Up \| Downtime Length Inquiry Jan 15, 2024 at 08:11 AM by DocJohn
	Work and Careers	31,219	Why were my hours at work cut in half... Jul 21, 2024 at 06:23 PM by jesyka
	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	41,806	Still going Jul 19, 2024 at 09:32 PM by Everything4Her
	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	88,094	Anxiety Daily Check-In point #8 Jul 21, 2024 at 11:20 AM by Buffy01
	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	597,619	Bipolar Check-in #81 Today at 04:12 AM by Moose72
	Childhood Emotional Neglect	4,192	Experience a mental break down in dream Jul 18, 2024 at 09:13 PM by CANDC
	Depression Sub-Forums: Postpartum Depression Depression Success Stories Treatment Resistant Depression	350,602	Daily check in thread: Ups & Downs... Today at 01:50 AM 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	31,734	Daily Check In Thread for those with an... Jul 20, 2024 at 11:27 PM by Mountaindewed
	OCD and Trichotillomania Sub-Forums: OCD Success Stories	11,883	My Picking Diary Jul 14, 2024 at 09:50 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	111,514	Just introducing myself Yesterday at 05:57 PM by VabGirl
	Post-traumatic Stress Sub-Forums: PTSD Success Stories Combat PTSD Complex PTSD	57,089	cptsdvictim's journal Today at 02:51 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	280,287	Roll Call 203 Jul 14, 2024 at 01:25 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	74,291	Chronic nightmares after narcissistic... Jul 22, 2024 at 01:38 PM by CANDC

Treatments and Self-Care Strategies
	Psychotherapy Sub-Forums: Romantic Feelings Toward My Therapist	1,017,522	Do you ever run into your therapists... Today at 04:09 AM by ChickenNoodleSoup
	Psychiatric Medications Sub-Forums: Getting Off of Meds	83,773	Has anyone experienced akathisia? Today at 04:38 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	17,909	A few Measly Steps a Day Yesterday at 09:02 PM by SquarePegGuy
	Steps to Better Self-Esteem	15,283	Self Esteem thought Yesterday at 09:14 PM by LadyShadow

Health & Other Support
	Health Support Sub-Forums: Exercise & Weight Loss	40,237	Can ulcers be caused by stress? Jul 22, 2024 at 11:02 AM by Blueberrybook
	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	23,886	Female health exams and issues Jul 18, 2024 at 10:46 AM by MuddyBoots
	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	7,673	Our health issues Jul 21, 2024 at 09:55 PM by eskielover