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Asking for empathy from T

by LostOnTheTrail

Hi all, Even though I'm now back to doing therapy in person, the fallout from working virtually over the summer continues. When I had my...

Posted in: Psychotherapy

Bipolar Check-in #82

by BeyondtheRainbow

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

674

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...

507

Posted in: Psychotherapy

Can bipolar mimic ACOA?

by Moose72

Hi. New Meds are going well. Saw therapist. She says she thinks I am traumatized (ptsd?) by growing up in an alcoholic household. She asked me why I...

Posted in: Adult Children of Alcoholics

welcome to my "lessness"

by anxiety sux

i call it my lessness because i feel worthless,lifeless,pointless,hopelessness! but the biggest one is BREATHLESS. i have copd(lung problems...

Posted in: Coping with Emotions

presidental election anxiety/panic

by Blueberrybook

I know I have anxiety issues about a lot of things but one thing that is getting me extremely anxious is the upcoming presidental election. I'm...

Posted in: Anxiety, Panic and Phobias

Books?

by Therapy reviewed

In my early days of my therapy T asked if I'd ever read The Little Prince By Novella by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry.... I must have been taking about...

Posted in: Psychotherapy

Detachment/lack of bodily (or really any) sensations

by MuddyBoots

One trauma response is becoming detached from--or even totally lacking-- sensations (physical, mental, emotional), which totally makes sense, and...

Posted in: Complex PTSD

Weight Loss and Exercise #5

by Tart Cherry Jam

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

618

Posted in: Exercise & Weight Loss

Therapy is ending, how will I cope?

by Stuck99

Help! I have 3 sessions left with my therapist. Then I'm not allowed to see her or contact her again. (It was through a charity so this is the...

Posted in: Psychotherapy

Uknown

by N2718

Hello, I thought I already did this but I guess it didn't post. Hello, Repeat. Hoping to find some introductions.

Posted in: New Member Introductions

Are ingrown toenails dangerous?

by Mountaindewed

I haven't even looked at mine yet but my whole toe hurts badly and I'm just waiting for it to pass and I'm not telling anyone even my mom because...

Posted in: Health Support

Introduction - loneliness and depression

by TearsAtMidnight

Hi to those reading this, I am in my mid 40's married with children. On the outside, it probably looks like I am doing well, but on the inside I...

Posted in: New Member Introductions

Hello, I am new here.

by DessertRose

Hello, I am new here and am hoping to find some help for something that is extremely difficult for me and my husband as well as two of my three...

Posted in: New Member Introductions

Paranoia

by raspberrytorte

I'm SO paranoid right now. I'm scared something terrible is going to happen to my husband, like I jinxed something and conjured up negative energy....

Posted in: Bipolar

Please help my future wife

by brian10x

My name is Brian. My fiancée is bipolar. We are planning on getting married soon, but we have a serious problem that I need help with. We are...

Posted in: Bipolar

My therapists kid interuppted our session

by Mountaindewed

I was doing telehealth this morning when all of a sudden her little kid comes up behind her and we make eye contact for a few seconds and my...

Posted in: Psychotherapy

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,...

103

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!

959

Posted in: Psychotherapy

ADs (TW)

by raspberrytorte

I was wondering what antidepressants you've tried and what side effects you experienced, specifically if you experienced sexual side effects (sorry...

Posted in: Bipolar

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

Please help my fiancée'

by brian10x

My name is Brian. My fiancée is bipolar. We are planning on getting married soon, but we have a serious problem that I need help with. We are...

Posted in: Relationships & Communication

I threw out all my soda

by Mountaindewed

Because I didn't get sick today and I haven't had any soda at all. Idk if its the only answer to this issue but it should at least help. Thanks to...

Posted in: General Social Chat

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

by ScarletPimpernel

I'm done. :bawling:

152

Posted in: Psychotherapy

what did you do today for your inner child?

by Anonymous32451

if you did something today for your inner child, then post in here I've been watching a new cartoon called baby ricky, all about learning basic...

751

Posted in: Childhood Emotional Neglect

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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	279,957	Uknown Today at 02:30 PM by CANDC
	General Social Chat Sub-Forums: Our Pets	360,449	I threw out all my soda Today at 10:33 AM by Mountaindewed
	Other Mental Health Discussion	218,907	Building a Whole New Life Sep 11, 2024 at 04:41 AM by Have Hope
	General Q&A	25,614	What would you do if you had a dream TW Sep 19, 2024 at 09:29 PM by Mountaindewed
	Sanctuary for Spiritual Support	35,631	Caring Aug 29, 2024 at 02:32 AM by Fuzzybear
	Relationships & Communication Sub-Forums: Divorce and Separation	269,142	My ex came to the house Today at 01:53 PM by ArmorPlate108
	Coping with Emotions	68,903	welcome to my "lessness" Today at 03:51 PM by anxiety sux
	Psych Check-up	8,173	Psych Check-Up \| Downtime Length Inquiry Jan 15, 2024 at 08:11 AM by DocJohn
	Work and Careers	31,255	How do I deal with my boss in this... Sep 20, 2024 at 06:09 AM by Have Hope
	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	23,568	Happy Narcolepsy Day 2024 Yesterday at 12:20 PM by PhilMC
	Insurance and Finances	9,761	Insurance, what plan should I choose?... Sep 21, 2024 at 07:33 AM by NatalieJastrow

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	Addictions Sub-Forums: The 12 Steps Gambling, TV and Internet Addiction Sexual Addictions Smoking Cessation	41,815	It's time to quit. Again. Aug 13, 2024 at 03:30 PM by Loial
	Adult Children of Alcoholics	7,279	Can bipolar mimic ACOA? Today at 03:53 PM by CANDC
	Anxiety, Panic and Phobias Sub-Forums: Anxiety Success Stories Social Anxiety & Selective Mutism	88,150	presidental election anxiety/panic Today at 03:43 PM by unaluna
	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	599,948	Bipolar Check-in #82 Today at 05:20 PM by Mountaindewed
	Childhood Emotional Neglect	4,220	what did you do today for your inner... Today at 09:52 AM by Albatross2008
	Depression Sub-Forums: Postpartum Depression Depression Success Stories Treatment Resistant Depression	350,781	Daily check in thread: Ups & Downs... Yesterday at 03:02 AM by emily1890
	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	31,803	Daily Check In Thread for those with an... Today at 09:26 AM by Blueberrybook
	OCD and Trichotillomania Sub-Forums: OCD Success Stories	11,888	My Picking Diary Sep 15, 2024 at 10:06 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	111,570	This part really scares me Sep 21, 2024 at 07:23 PM by MuddyBoots
	Post-traumatic Stress Sub-Forums: PTSD Success Stories Combat PTSD Complex PTSD	57,447	Detachment/lack of bodily (or really... Today at 03:07 PM by MuddyBoots
	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	280,368	Roll Call 203 Sep 19, 2024 at 12:00 PM by Blue_Bird
	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	1,019,183	Asking for empathy from T Today at 06:18 PM by LonesomeTonight
	Psychiatric Medications Sub-Forums: Getting Off of Meds	83,790	How to reduce ziprasidone without... Sep 21, 2024 at 01:36 AM by Tart Cherry Jam
	Other Treatments	8,287	TMS/Ketamine Jun 24, 2024 at 10:55 AM by Calla lily12
	Self-Help Ideas and Goal Setting	18,019	Taking care of teeth. Today at 08:04 AM by splitimage
	Steps to Better Self-Esteem	15,342	Self Esteem thought Sep 20, 2024 at 10:48 PM by Catsrock

Health & Other Support
	Health Support Sub-Forums: Exercise & Weight Loss	40,510	Weight Loss and Exercise #5 Today at 03:02 PM by Blueberrybook
	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 Sep 13, 2024 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	23,910	Demand docs check for cancer Sep 21, 2024 at 07:50 AM by NatalieJastrow
	Sexual and Gender Issues	35,469	Finding it really hard to deal with... Sep 15, 2024 at 11:56 AM by Andyp123456
	LGBTQ+ Support	3,432	I find the “sneaking into the wrong... Apr 22, 2024 at 06:44 PM by 16PennyNail
	Seniors' Lounge	7,718	Our health issues Sep 21, 2024 at 01:29 AM by Tart Cherry Jam

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Latest posts from our support groups today

Asking for empathy from T

Bipolar Check-in #82

Couch 250: An August Couch

Can bipolar mimic ACOA?

welcome to my "lessness"

presidental election anxiety/panic

Books?

Detachment/lack of bodily (or really any) sensations

Weight Loss and Exercise #5

Therapy is ending, how will I cope?

Uknown

Are ingrown toenails dangerous?

Introduction - loneliness and depression

Hello, I am new here.

Paranoia

Please help my future wife

My therapists kid interuppted our session

My ex came to the house

Dear T: I really need to tell you something XLVII

ADs (TW)

This unfortunate side effect.... TW 🌶

Please help my fiancée'

I threw out all my soda

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

what did you do today for your inner child?

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