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This unfortunate side effect.... TW 🌶

by raspberrytorte

This is slightly unfortunate. 😕 And slightly TMI and embarrassing, but... I honestly don't know what to do. Sertraline works great for my...

Posted in: Bipolar

Bipolar Check-in #82

by BeyondtheRainbow

Here's a fresh start! I will link to it on the last thread.

437

Posted in: Bipolar

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...

397

Posted in: Psychotherapy

What are you listening to? #2

by bluekoi

Johnny Cash, "Hurt".

901

Posted in: Bipolar

Is there a name

by Mountaindewed

For when your being racist or a bigot towards your own race or gender? I saw a picture on Reddit of some unclockable trans guys and one said " I...

Posted in: General Social Chat

Let me introduce myself.

by AwakenedSteps

Hi everyone! I’m really happy to be part of this amazing community. I’m here to explore new insights, grow, and learn more about myself. ...

Posted in: New Member Introductions

Moving around hurts

by Mountaindewed

I put away 3 loads of laundry away yesterday and I was in intense pain all night. Just from doing laundry. I'm still a bit achy. Its like how do I...

Posted in: Health Support

Hi

by Eaglescrew

Hi, we are Eagle's crew... I'm Cole, I'm not sure what to say... We joined to help us work through some stuff and to hopefully make some friends

Posted in: New Member Introductions

My intro

by Anouk123

Hi folks, I'm in my early fifties and joined this communty because I want to discuss with you something regarding my sexual preference. I will do...

Posted in: New Member Introductions

Hi I’m new

by Libertysong

Hi Im new. So just saying hi! :)

Posted in: New Member Introductions

Inner child at the wheel

by LimbicLenny

Hello everyone. I am grateful to have found a space in which folk can be honest about what is going on for them without being judged. I am currently...

Posted in: New Member Introductions

What would cause just a pretty much total loss of appetite?

by Mountaindewed

I am taking these $16 vitamins called Olly combat cravings but would a vitamin work as well as Ozempic. I'm drinking legit protein shakes and I did...

Posted in: Health Support

When you cant sleep..

by MangoPassion

What do you do? Do you have anything that particularly helps you to fall asleep?

Posted in: Sleep Issues & Dream Interpretation

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,...

Posted in: Relationships & Communication

scam

by bizi

I am a victim of scam. I am embarrest and feel like a fool. the scammers prey on gulible people they had asked to me to go to the bank and...

Posted in: Bipolar

She's ****ing pregnant again!!!

by ScarletPimpernel

I'm done. :bawling:

Posted in: Psychotherapy

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!

922

Posted in: Psychotherapy

Thoughts on a rip off.

by NatalieJastrow

The guy I used for my HVAC is scam artist. The only reason I used him is everyone at my condo says he is great. Well, I called him out last winter...

Posted in: General Social Chat

Can you take 2 doses of Tylenol PM 18 hours apart?

by Mountaindewed

Or are my doctors going to kick my butt like they did with the Advil and the ulcers situation? I can't take anything else because of my meds. So I...

Posted in: Health Support

Where were you on 9/11?

by Mountaindewed

I was 8 and getting ready for school. I was watching cartoons and my aunt called and my aunt asked if my mom was watching the news and my aunt said...

Posted in: General Social Chat

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

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...

288

Posted in: Depression

Can poor concentration be TD?

by Mountaindewed

I shift around a lot and am restless while sitting in bed or in the car but its never bothered me so I don't talk to my pdoc about it. But I can't...

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...

830

Posted in: Self-Help Ideas and Goal Setting

I think I'm At The End

by The Grey Wolf

I honestly don't see any reason for me to go on with this life. Everyone keeps telling me the same thing over and over again about how it will get...

Posted in: Depression

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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	279,936	Let me introduce myself. Today at 09:47 PM by SquarePegGuy
	General Social Chat Sub-Forums: Our Pets	360,400	Is there a name Today at 09:51 PM by SquarePegGuy
	Other Mental Health Discussion	218,907	Building a Whole New Life Sep 11, 2024 at 04:41 AM by Have Hope
	General Q&A	25,611	Does risperdal make your chest bigger? Yesterday at 11:03 AM by Deejay14
	Sanctuary for Spiritual Support	35,631	Caring Aug 29, 2024 at 02:32 AM by Fuzzybear
	Relationships & Communication Sub-Forums: Divorce and Separation	269,072	My ex came to the house Today at 09:14 PM by Open Eyes
	Coping with Emotions	68,891	How are you coping today? #8 Today at 07:24 PM by FloatThruThis
	Psych Check-up	8,173	Psych Check-Up \| Downtime Length Inquiry Jan 15, 2024 at 08:11 AM by DocJohn
	Work and Careers	31,252	Do I need to Find a New Job? Today at 11:21 AM by divine1966
	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	23,565	When you cant sleep.. Today at 09:24 PM by SquarePegGuy
	Insurance and Finances	9,757	The ODSP Interview Jul 20, 2024 at 04:25 PM by The_little_didgee

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	Adult Children of Alcoholics	7,276	Acoa rears it’s ugly head again Aug 10, 2024 at 12:39 PM by MuddyBoots
	Anxiety, Panic and Phobias Sub-Forums: Anxiety Success Stories Social Anxiety & Selective Mutism	88,130	Friendship anxieties Sep 12, 2024 at 12:48 AM by Discombobulated
	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	599,628	This unfortunate side effect.... TW 🌶 Today at 10:26 PM by raspberrytorte
	Childhood Emotional Neglect	4,218	what did you do today for your inner... Sep 10, 2024 at 12:28 PM by LimbicLenny
	Depression Sub-Forums: Postpartum Depression Depression Success Stories Treatment Resistant Depression	350,772	Daily check in thread: Ups & Downs... Today at 05:23 PM by will19
	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	31,797	Daily Check In Thread for those with an... Today at 11:14 AM by Blueberrybook
	OCD and Trichotillomania Sub-Forums: OCD Success Stories	11,887	Not quite false memories, but similar Aug 24, 2024 at 09:10 PM by CANDC
	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	111,568	This part really scares me Sep 11, 2024 at 09:06 PM by SquarePegGuy
	Post-traumatic Stress Sub-Forums: PTSD Success Stories Combat PTSD Complex PTSD	57,434	I dreamed about my mother Sep 11, 2024 at 08:56 PM by SquarePegGuy
	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	280,362	Concerns of my life, need... Yesterday at 01:50 PM by GGrazerHerd101
	Self Injury	78,464	I don’t know trigger ⚠️ Sep 11, 2024 at 08:10 PM by Calla lily12
	Survivors of Abuse	74,323	My terrible experience in a Special... Sep 06, 2024 at 04:15 AM by divine1966

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	Psychotherapy Sub-Forums: Romantic Feelings Toward My Therapist	1,018,900	Couch 250: An August Couch Today at 10:15 PM by stopdog
	Psychiatric Medications Sub-Forums: Getting Off of Meds	83,789	How to reduce ziprasidone without... Sep 05, 2024 at 02:11 AM by WastingAsparagus
	Other Treatments	8,287	TMS/Ketamine Jun 24, 2024 at 10:55 AM by Calla lily12
	Self-Help Ideas and Goal Setting	18,004	Taking care of teeth. Today at 11:39 AM by splitimage
	Steps to Better Self-Esteem	15,331	Struggling with self-acceptance Sep 12, 2024 at 08:34 PM by SquarePegGuy

Health & Other Support
	Health Support Sub-Forums: Exercise & Weight Loss	40,466	Moving around hurts Today at 09:45 PM by SquarePegGuy
	Disabilities and Chronic Diseases	4,587	New here Aug 06, 2024 at 10:18 AM by CANDC
	Grief and Loss	22,194	Ah, celebrity deaths again Yesterday at 04:28 PM by emily1890
	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	14,308	I have multiple chronic pain issues. Aug 11, 2024 at 06:20 PM by SquarePegGuy
	Healthy Parenting	8,491	Adult Son Refuses Treatment Feb 13, 2024 at 12:49 AM by Tart Cherry Jam
	Men-Focused Support	3,878	Just another day in the life... Jul 30, 2024 at 01:56 PM by CANDC
	Women-Focused Support	23,908	Feeling Lost and Exhausted Sep 11, 2024 at 02:52 PM by Blueowl
	Sexual and Gender Issues	35,467	How to express my feelings and set... Aug 15, 2024 at 04:17 PM by TheGal
	LGBTQ+ Support	3,432	I find the “sneaking into the wrong... Apr 22, 2024 at 06:44 PM by 16PennyNail
	Seniors' Lounge	7,716	Our health issues Yesterday at 09:25 PM by Travelinglady

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Latest posts from our support groups today

This unfortunate side effect.... TW 🌶

Bipolar Check-in #82

Couch 250: An August Couch

What are you listening to? #2

Is there a name

Let me introduce myself.

Moving around hurts

Hi

My intro

Hi I’m new

Inner child at the wheel

What would cause just a pretty much total loss of appetite?

When you cant sleep..

My ex came to the house

scam

She's ****ing pregnant again!!!

Dear T: I really need to tell you something XLVII

Thoughts on a rip off.

Can you take 2 doses of Tylenol PM 18 hours apart?

Where were you on 9/11?

How are you coping today? #8

Daily check in thread: Ups & Downs #33

Can poor concentration be TD?

Taking care of teeth.

I think I'm At The End

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