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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...

334

Posted in: Psychotherapy

Bipolar Check-in #82

by BeyondtheRainbow

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

232

Posted in: Bipolar

I was scammed

by splitimage

I feel kind of dumb, but I was scammed yesterday. Someone called claiming to be from Bell and said they were working on connections and needed to...

Posted in: General Social Chat

When do you go IP when you're constantly sui?

by MuddyBoots

I mean, I have the baseline passive SI, and then the BPD really intense out of nowhere thoughts and plans that I only act on like 30% of the time,...

Posted in: Bipolar

My childhood trauma

by black-roses

I can't cope with my childhood trauma. I know it's not my fault what my cousin did but I saw the gross porn he had on his computer. It makes me feel...

Posted in: Relationships & Communication

Settle a debate: are birds animals?

by emily1890

Personally I can't see how anyone can disagree with the fact that a bird is an animal But I have witnessed it: someone claims that A duck is a...

Posted in: Our Pets

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...

822

Posted in: Self-Help Ideas and Goal Setting

Weight Loss and Exercise #5

by Tart Cherry Jam

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

560

Posted in: Exercise & Weight Loss

Constantly triggered

by Have Hope

I am in a near panic state and am experiencing acute and destabilizing anxieties that are being triggered in every area of my life including...

Posted in: Coping with Emotions

Therapy is exhausting!

by Moose72

One solid hour about having an alcoholic dad . Therapist hinted my psychosis might not be from bipolar- that I might not BE bipolar! Therapy was...

Posted in: Bipolar

Checking in: how are you? #2

by Gasplessy

Desperate, wish I could rewind to life before 30s. It is not a matter of solitude -i don't suffer that, i have friends- but mistakes i made that...

Posted in: General Social Chat

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

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.

127

Posted in: Schizophrenia and Psychosis

My terrible experience in a Special needs Class (Vent)

by Myheartwillheal

Back when I was in Middle school, I was in one of those "Disabled classrooms' and I had no say in the matter, They told my Mom that it would help me...

Posted in: Survivors of Abuse

Feeling closer to other supports than T?

by LostOnTheTrail

Hi, all. At long last I've done my time in virtual therapy for now. As the first in-person session back approaches, I'm struggling with a sense...

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!

894

Posted in: Psychotherapy

Rejection sensitivity

by Jelzig65

Hi, I need some coping skills. I cant avoid a small gathering with husbands siblings at the end of November. When we see them they would have all...

Posted in: Childhood Emotional Neglect

What are you listening to? #2

by bluekoi

Johnny Cash, "Hurt".

898

Posted in: Bipolar

Questions bipolar version #11

by FooZe

The old thread had reached 1000 replies.

Posted in: Bipolar

Hello everyone

by TBeddoes

I’m Thomas. Over the last week, my feelings have been chaotic: I have felt so elated that I felt I was going to explode, I have felt so much...

Posted in: New Member Introductions

What to do when in need of an antipsychotic but also can't stand APs?

by MuddyBoots

They alllllll suck. Or at least everything I've tried. Risperdal didn't give me akathisia, but I also thought I was breaking into an apartment in...

Posted in: Schizophrenia and Psychosis

How do you tell someone they smell?

by emily1890

Has anyone on here been faced with this task?. How did you do it. Currently in this situation. I'd leave it but I can't. It's so strong it is...

Posted in: General Social Chat

What does your therapist say/do when you're in crisis?

by MuddyBoots

I stopped calling their emergency line because they just tell me to take a shower or go for a walk. Once they told me to eat something sour. A couple...

Posted in: Psychotherapy

Happy to be here :)

by kittlesonhr

Hello! Thank you for having me in this forum. I noticed that the forum was created as a means for people to connect and to feel connected over the...

Posted in: New Member Introductions

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

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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	279,896	Hello everyone Yesterday at 07:50 PM by TheGal
	General Social Chat Sub-Forums: Our Pets	360,344	I was scammed Today at 11:13 AM by Nammu
	Other Mental Health Discussion	218,904	Building a Whole New Life Aug 30, 2024 at 03:36 PM by Have Hope
	General Q&A	25,608	Gift Ideas for Friend Who is... Aug 28, 2024 at 09:33 PM by CANDC
	Sanctuary for Spiritual Support	35,631	Caring Aug 29, 2024 at 02:32 AM by Fuzzybear
	Relationships & Communication Sub-Forums: Divorce and Separation	269,015	My childhood trauma Today at 08:49 AM by Rive.
	Coping with Emotions	68,872	Constantly triggered Today at 06:28 AM by Have Hope
	Psych Check-up	8,173	Psych Check-Up \| Downtime Length Inquiry Jan 15, 2024 at 08:11 AM by DocJohn
	Work and Careers	31,240	How to get a new job with mental... Aug 29, 2024 at 03:42 AM by splitimage
	School and Study Issues	14,788	Want to get back to college, but am... Aug 28, 2024 at 02:55 PM by HALLIEBETH87
	Sleep Issues & Dream Interpretation	23,559	Night owls only: what do you find to be... Aug 29, 2024 at 10:08 AM by PhilMC
	Insurance and Finances	9,757	The ODSP Interview Jul 20, 2024 at 04:25 PM by The_little_didgee

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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	7,276	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	88,125	Anxiety Daily Check-In point #8 Sep 03, 2024 at 07:31 PM 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	599,342	Bipolar Check-in #82 Today at 12:30 PM by Blueberrybook
	Childhood Emotional Neglect	4,214	Rejection sensitivity Today at 12:49 AM by jesyka
	Depression Sub-Forums: Postpartum Depression Depression Success Stories Treatment Resistant Depression	350,728	Daily check in thread: Ups & Downs... Sep 04, 2024 at 08:13 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	31,786	Daily Check In Thread for those with an... Sep 01, 2024 at 09:13 AM by emily1890
	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	111,566	This part really scares me Yesterday at 02:55 PM by MuddyBoots
	Post-traumatic Stress Sub-Forums: PTSD Success Stories Combat PTSD Complex PTSD	57,432	I dreamed about my mother Sep 01, 2024 at 11:14 AM by unaluna
	Schizoaffective Disorder Sub-Forums: Schizoaffective Success Stories	11,209	Schizoaffective check in thread #2 Yesterday at 04:55 AM by WastingAsparagus
	Schizophrenia and Psychosis Sub-Forums: Schizophrenia Success Stories	280,346	Roll Call 203 Today at 04:41 AM by WastingAsparagus
	Self Injury	78,461	I don’t know trigger ⚠️ Jul 01, 2024 at 06:21 PM by MuddyBoots
	Survivors of Abuse	74,323	My terrible experience in a Special... Today at 04:15 AM by divine1966

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	Psychotherapy Sub-Forums: Romantic Feelings Toward My Therapist	1,018,708	Couch 250: An August Couch Today at 12:38 PM by LostOnTheTrail
	Psychiatric Medications Sub-Forums: Getting Off of Meds	83,789	How to reduce ziprasidone without... Yesterday 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	17,990	Taking care of teeth. Today at 08:08 AM by splitimage
	Steps to Better Self-Esteem	15,324	Self Esteem thought Sep 03, 2024 at 07:43 PM by Buffy01

Health & Other Support
	Health Support Sub-Forums: Exercise & Weight Loss	40,421	Weight Loss and Exercise #5 Today at 07:27 AM by Blueberrybook
	Disabilities and Chronic Diseases	4,587	New here Aug 06, 2024 at 10:18 AM by CANDC
	Grief and Loss	22,191	losing someone's presence Aug 29, 2024 at 03:38 AM 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	23,906	Feeling Lost and Exhausted Aug 30, 2024 at 12:03 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	7,709	Our health issues Aug 30, 2024 at 12:54 PM by Travelinglady

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Latest posts from our support groups today

Couch 250: An August Couch

Bipolar Check-in #82

I was scammed

When do you go IP when you're constantly sui?

My childhood trauma

Settle a debate: are birds animals?

Taking care of teeth.

Weight Loss and Exercise #5

Constantly triggered

Therapy is exhausting!

Checking in: how are you? #2

Is there a name

Roll Call 203

My terrible experience in a Special needs Class (Vent)

Feeling closer to other supports than T?

Dear T: I really need to tell you something XLVII

Rejection sensitivity

What are you listening to? #2

Questions bipolar version #11

Hello everyone

What to do when in need of an antipsychotic but also can't stand APs?

How do you tell someone they smell?

What does your therapist say/do when you're in crisis?

Happy to be here :)

My ex came to the house

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