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Never feel heard or understood by therapists and they never explain their work

by H3rmit

I'm trying counselling again after many years. But it's the same old. I tried out two others before this woman, and it's always the same thing. They...

Posted in: Psychotherapy

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...

291

Posted in: Depression

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...

488

Posted in: Psychotherapy

In the Dark

by indigo1015

Things are not good... I am feeling really raw tonight. Good thing I have a kitty; she has been nuzzling me, kissing me, comforting me... it does...

Posted in: Coping with Emotions

Bipolar Check-in #82

by BeyondtheRainbow

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

631

Posted in: Bipolar

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

Weight Loss and Exercise #5

by Tart Cherry Jam

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

611

Posted in: Exercise & Weight Loss

This part really scares me

by MuddyBoots

The level of suicidality, as I'm sure with all with that BPD trait, comes and goes. Like the weather in the White Mountains where it ranges from...

Posted in: Borderline Personality Disorder

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

competitiveness in EDs

by Blueberrybook

I am having a lot of issues with the competitiveness aspect of EDs even after being recovered for a long time:rolleyes: I know my weight is normal...

Posted in: Eating Disorders

Genesight

by Moose72

My Pdoc ordered this for me! Genesight.com My psych nurse practitioner ordered a genetic test for me. It supposed to list all the psych meds you...

Posted in: Bipolar

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!

949

Posted in: Psychotherapy

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

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

by ScarletPimpernel

I'm done. :bawling:

147

Posted in: Psychotherapy

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

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...

840

Posted in: Self-Help Ideas and Goal Setting

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

Beginning down psychosis.

by Victoria'smom

So my head is loud. I'm confused. Thought about blood letting when I was alone today. Now the red dot on the fire alarm is making me think it...

Posted in: Bipolar

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

Acoa rears it’s ugly head again

by Moose72

Got a new therapist. First one in many years. I’m diagnosed bipolar 1 since 2005. Been hospitalized for it several times. Seeing a Pdoc. Then my...

Posted in: Adult Children of Alcoholics

Demand docs check for cancer

by Travelinglady

Woman, 25, with ovarian cancer recalls symptoms that doctors dismissed: 'You’re fine' I hate that horse rather than zebra idea. By the time docs...

Posted in: Women-Focused Support

Insurance, what plan should I choose? HMO Kaiser or Blue Crioss PPO?

by jesyka

I need help with choosing insurance. I am confused. My chiropractor doesn’t accept HMO’s I only make about $2500 every 2 weeks,. I have until...

Posted in: Insurance and Finances

Finally pushed back on my friend

by NatalieJastrow

My friend is a wallower. She likes to complain. I do too. But her complaining is starting (perhaps for a while) to reach a toxic point and I don't...

Posted in: Relationships & Communication

Confessions of little turtle with love #7

by little turtle

i want a valium..on the bus....

472

Posted in: Depression

Got in a car accident (I was at fault)

by NatalieJastrow

I have never been in a car accident before. The good news is that it was a side swipe of a parked car. My fault. And I think there wasn't much...

Posted in: Coping with Emotions

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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	279,951	Introduction - loneliness and depression Today at 12:03 AM by TearsAtMidnight
	General Social Chat Sub-Forums: Our Pets	360,439	Checking in: how are you? #2 Yesterday at 03:54 PM 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	269,114	My ex came to the house Yesterday at 08:09 AM by Open Eyes
	Coping with Emotions	68,899	In the Dark Today at 01:31 AM by indigo1015
	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	23,566	When you cant sleep.. Sep 15, 2024 at 01:16 PM by nonightowl
	Insurance and Finances	9,761	Insurance, what plan should I choose?... Yesterday at 07:33 AM by NatalieJastrow

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	Adult Children of Alcoholics	7,277	Acoa rears it’s ugly head again Yesterday at 07:55 AM by Moose72
	Anxiety, Panic and Phobias Sub-Forums: Anxiety Success Stories Social Anxiety & Selective Mutism	88,147	Anxiety is acting up again, how can I... Sep 20, 2024 at 11:35 AM by jesyka
	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	599,893	Bipolar Check-in #82 Today at 12:13 AM by Scooter9
	Childhood Emotional Neglect	4,219	what did you do today for your inner... Sep 20, 2024 at 04:16 PM by Buffy01
	Depression Sub-Forums: Postpartum Depression Depression Success Stories Treatment Resistant Depression	350,781	Daily check in thread: Ups & Downs... Today 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	31,801	competitiveness in EDs Yesterday at 06:55 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
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	Post-traumatic Stress Sub-Forums: PTSD Success Stories Combat PTSD Complex PTSD	57,438	Howdy Sep 20, 2024 at 06:38 AM by iheartjacques
	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
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	Psychiatric Medications Sub-Forums: Getting Off of Meds	83,790	How to reduce ziprasidone without... Yesterday 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	18,017	Taking care of teeth. Yesterday at 10:13 AM by splitimage
	Steps to Better Self-Esteem	15,342	Self Esteem thought Sep 20, 2024 at 10:48 PM by Catsrock

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	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
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	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 Yesterday at 07:50 AM by NatalieJastrow
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Latest posts from our support groups today

Never feel heard or understood by therapists and they never explain their work

Daily check in thread: Ups & Downs #33

Couch 250: An August Couch

In the Dark

Bipolar Check-in #82

Introduction - loneliness and depression

Weight Loss and Exercise #5

This part really scares me

Paranoia

competitiveness in EDs

Genesight

Dear T: I really need to tell you something XLVII

Checking in: how are you? #2

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

My therapists kid interuppted our session

Taking care of teeth.

Covid update

Beginning down psychosis.

My ex came to the house

Acoa rears it’s ugly head again

Demand docs check for cancer

Insurance, what plan should I choose? HMO Kaiser or Blue Crioss PPO?

Finally pushed back on my friend

Confessions of little turtle with love #7

Got in a car accident (I was at fault)

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