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Bipolar Check-in #82

by BeyondtheRainbow

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

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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...

846

Posted in: Self-Help Ideas and Goal Setting

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,...

118

Posted in: Relationships & Communication

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...

Posted in: Other Mental Health Discussion

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

323

Posted in: Complex PTSD

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

by ScarletPimpernel

I'm done. :bawling:

158

Posted in: Psychotherapy

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...

543

Posted in: Psychotherapy

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...

112

Posted in: Borderline Personality Disorder

Questions bipolar version #11

by FooZe

The old thread had reached 1000 replies.

Posted in: Bipolar

Daily Check In Thread for those with an eating disorder of any kind #5

by FooZe

This thread is being restarted for technical reasons.

Posted in: Eating Disorders

Covid update

by lizardlady

I finally stopped testing positive after about two and a half weeks. Yeah, I can safely leave the property. While I no longer test positive I still...

Posted in: General Social Chat

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

What are you listening to? #2

by bluekoi

Johnny Cash, "Hurt".

913

Posted in: Bipolar

My manic month

by Moose72

A couple months ago I was manic and racked up my credit card so high that I’m unable to pay it off in one month. I can only pay so much a month...

Posted in: Bipolar

That little viral hippo

by Mountaindewed

Does anyone else not get the hype over it? I think its really ugly in a kinda nauseating sort of way.

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!

836

Posted in: Steps to Better Self-Esteem

Can my therapist make me do telehealth because I keep getting sick?

by Mountaindewed

I have GI issues I'm trying to work out with a couple of my doctors. Part of my GI issues are that I vomit very suddenly. It has happened twice in...

Posted in: Psychotherapy

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

I am a diagnosed psychopath, willing to answer any questions or concerns.

by Nevermadeit

I was diagnosed with antisocial personality disorder when I was 18, I am 23 now, I could somewhat tell from a young age, I feel very little to no...

Posted in: New Member Introductions

Wish you were my mother

by Libertysong

I don’t know what’s going on. I have been seeing my therapist for years. Not sure how many. We have made some huge progress lately. I have learnt...

Posted in: Psychotherapy

Struggling with the weight of life

by DumpsterFire

I'm not sure exactly how much to share in my introduction, but I'm here seeking support. I'm 39, and the mother of one. I was recently diagnosed with...

Posted in: New Member Introductions

Hello everyone

by BoyPetrichor

Hi :] I'm CJ. I've been struggling with horrible self esteem issues, depression, and an eating disorder for a long time. The week before I signed up...

Posted in: New Member Introductions

Introduction

by MrsThomas2022

Hello, my name is Tabetha! I am a mom of 6 beautiful children and happily married to my husband of 3 years! I currently am enrolled in a mental...

Posted in: New Member Introductions

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

Unique Opportunity – OR Observation

by The_little_didgee

Yesterday I observed two surgeries. The first one was a laparoscopic cholecystectomy, the removal of the gallbladder. The second one was a...

Posted in: General Social Chat

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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	279,976	I am a diagnosed psychopath, willing to... Yesterday at 07:56 PM by SquarePegGuy
	General Social Chat Sub-Forums: Our Pets	360,491	Covid update Yesterday at 11:11 PM by mar dhea
	Other Mental Health Discussion	218,912	Building a Whole New Life Today at 05:31 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	269,165	My ex came to the house Today at 06:06 AM by divine1966
	Coping with Emotions	68,904	How are you coping today? #8 Yesterday at 08:00 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	31,260	Lawyering job losing nobility Sep 24, 2024 at 06:44 PM by rechu
	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 Sep 22, 2024 at 12:20 PM by PhilMC
	Insurance and Finances	9,762	Me Again. I don't know what to do. Sep 24, 2024 at 04:54 AM by DeeeSchmeee68

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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	7,282	Can bipolar mimic ACOA? Sep 24, 2024 at 04:33 PM by Moose72
	Anxiety, Panic and Phobias Sub-Forums: Anxiety Success Stories Social Anxiety & Selective Mutism	88,153	Friendship anxieties Yesterday at 02:20 PM by nonightowl
	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	600,129	Bipolar Check-in #82 Today at 06:50 AM by Moose72
	Childhood Emotional Neglect	4,220	what did you do today for your inner... Sep 23, 2024 at 09:52 AM by Albatross2008
	Depression Sub-Forums: Postpartum Depression Depression Success Stories Treatment Resistant Depression	350,792	Saddest rock songs Sep 25, 2024 at 09:16 PM by DumpsterFire
	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	31,804	Daily Check In Thread for those with an... Yesterday at 11:14 PM by MuddyBoots
	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	111,573	BPD Check-In thread Today at 12:31 AM by MuddyBoots
	Post-traumatic Stress Sub-Forums: PTSD Success Stories Combat PTSD Complex PTSD	57,459	Complex PTSD In Pictures, Memes & GIFs... Today at 04:22 AM by ogyogm
	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	78,466	12 days free from self injury Sep 25, 2024 at 02:15 PM by CANDC
	Survivors of Abuse	74,323	My terrible experience in a Special... Sep 06, 2024 at 04:15 AM by divine1966

Treatments and Self-Care Strategies
	Psychotherapy Sub-Forums: Romantic Feelings Toward My Therapist	1,019,264	She's ing pregnant again!!! Today at 03:13 AM by Therapy reviewed
	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	18,024	Taking care of teeth. Today at 06:46 AM by splitimage
	Steps to Better Self-Esteem	15,345	Self Esteem thought Yesterday at 08:18 PM by Catsrock

Health & Other Support
	Health Support Sub-Forums: Exercise & Weight Loss	40,525	Weight Loss and Exercise #5 Yesterday at 02:26 PM by Mountaindewed
	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

Bipolar Check-in #82

Taking care of teeth.

My ex came to the house

Building a Whole New Life

Complex PTSD In Pictures, Memes & GIFs ...

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

Couch 250: An August Couch

BPD Check-In thread

Questions bipolar version #11

Daily Check In Thread for those with an eating disorder of any kind #5

Covid update

Please help my future wife

What are you listening to? #2

My manic month

That little viral hippo

Self Esteem thought

Can my therapist make me do telehealth because I keep getting sick?

How are you coping today? #8

I am a diagnosed psychopath, willing to answer any questions or concerns.

Wish you were my mother

Struggling with the weight of life

Hello everyone

Introduction

Introduction - loneliness and depression

Unique Opportunity – OR Observation

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