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Bipolar Check-In #91

by BeyondtheRainbow

Another fresh start!

203

Posted in: Bipolar

Getting used to “city noises,” and sleeping at night.

by MuddyBoots

Can someone (esp someone who has CPTSD and some traumatic instances involved guns) learn to sleep through the constant sounds of fireworks from dusk...

Posted in: Sleep Issues & Dream Interpretation

Struggling with a lot

by Blah nlah

My mom is really abusive but she denies it. My dad doesnt really care much but he knows the pain. He tells me to just study. I become anxious and end...

Posted in: Relationships & Communication

Is this actually a bulimia type thing?

by Mountaindewed

I don't set out to throw up. It just happens. Idk. I've been insanely thirsty lately which isnt helping and I'm getting up like 3 times a night to...

Posted in: Eating Disorders

Couch 252: Kitties and Hawks

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...

415

Posted in: Psychotherapy

What are you listening to? #3

by raspberrytorte

Falling Leaves - God is an Astronaut

162

Posted in: Bipolar

Running Out of Ideas

by indigo1015

I tried Noom for two weeks, and I just canceled my trial before they started billing me because I have done everything they said, and yet my weight ...

Posted in: Overeating & Binge Eating

A few Measly Steps a Day #2

by Revu2

Bit by bit, I'm bringing my attention to Right Now. Stuff's gotten done! Windows installed and paid for and our rebate received and spent. Cousins...

212

Posted in: Self-Help Ideas and Goal Setting

Weight Loss and Exercise #7

by FooZe

We're starting a new thread so that all members can participate. The previous thread is here:...

822

Posted in: Exercise & Weight Loss

There´s nothing I can to do change my life for the better

by SarahSweden

There´s something restful and serene about realising there´s nothing I can do to make my life better. The "chase" itself is just harmful. There are...

Posted in: Other Mental Health Discussion

I'm so mad/ sad that I gave my disorder to my daughter

by Victoria'smom

She's currently without medication and is struggling. She doesn't trust her reality. She's mad that we were selfish to have a child when we knew ...

Posted in: Bipolar

Psychiatrist basically trolling me. Again

by Gasplessy

I never wanted to enter the psychiatric world, cause I never suffered serious stuff Yet it happened Getting involved in psicology and...

Posted in: Post-traumatic Stress

Daily check in thread: Ups & Downs #33

by Anonymous41141

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...

571

Posted in: Depression

Am I being a jerk

by Mountaindewed

If I tell my mom I don't want my niece and nephews over? My sister drops them off a lot and they are all over the place and my nephews are loud...

Posted in: General Social Chat

What to say to someone who would make fun of you for using cue cards to talk to them

by Barry2

It appears awkward to use notes to talk to someone difficult, but it's not wrong. There are people who would jump on it simply because it looks...

Posted in: Other Mental Health Discussion

Taking Care of Teeth 2

by splitimage

Starting a new thread as my original was approaching 1000 posts. I find this daily check in really helpful to see how I'm doing and it lets...

141

Posted in: Self-Help Ideas and Goal Setting

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by Victoria'smom

Wrong sub center

Posted in: Eating Disorders

I'm so mad/ sad that I gave my disorder to my daughter

by Victoria'smom

She's currently without medication and is struggling. She doesn't trust her reality. She's mad that we were selfish to have a child when we knew...

Posted in: Eating Disorders

Happy Canada Day! July 1

by splitimage

Hi everyone, Happy Canada day! Anyone want to join me for a BBQ and some fireworks?

Posted in: General Social Chat

Low Self Worth From a History of Abusive Relationships

by Have Hope

I've had a horrible string of abusive and/or bullying relationships - in my romantic life and at work. It's been ongoing since 2001. That's 24 years....

Posted in: Relationships & Communication

First it was the yeast infection

by Mountaindewed

Now my entire basement burns and hurts? I found some blood on my boxers this morning. But idk. I'm not doing anything.

Posted in: Health Forum

L’s Maternity Leave

by ScarletPimpernel

Today I had my session with T. It was okay. She is definitely not L. She is completely CBT. Like she mentioned changing thought patterns and anger is...

175

Posted in: Psychotherapy

Odd Interactions

by PhilMC

Hi there. I thought I'd come in here and ask about something that happened last night to me. It's left me confused and it's rather disturbing. I...

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	280,671	Hello to all Yesterday at 09:29 PM by Nammu
	General Social Chat Sub-Forums: Our Pets	361,866	Am I being a jerk Today at 11:06 AM by Mountaindewed
	Other Mental Health Discussion	219,621	There´s nothing I can to do change my... Today at 03:15 PM by lauport
	General Q&A	25,765	introduction and question/asking for... Jun 24, 2025 at 11:36 AM by CANDC
	Sanctuary for Spiritual Support	35,674	Prayer Thread Jun 30, 2025 at 08:03 PM by avlady
	Relationships & Communication Sub-Forums: Divorce and Separation	270,478	Struggling with a lot Today at 10:16 PM by eskielover
	Coping with Emotions	69,335	Some information about Coping with... Jun 28, 2025 at 08:19 PM by WantToShare
	Psych Check-up	8,174	Depending on the day, but sounds about... Nov 06, 2024 at 12:27 AM by Frog4Life
	Work and Careers	31,494	Controversial Topic: Going to HR About... Yesterday at 04:08 AM by Have Hope
	School and Study Issues	14,802	aswb exam May 23, 2025 at 01:02 PM by HALLIEBETH87
	Sleep Issues & Dream Interpretation	23,679	Getting used to “city noises,” and... Today at 11:13 PM by FooZe
	Insurance and Finances	9,786	Living situation change and SSI Feb 12, 2025 at 05:33 AM by divine1966

Mental Health Support
	Addictions Sub-Forums: The 12 Steps Gambling, TV and Internet Addiction Sexual Addictions Smoking Cessation	41,927	forward i go Jun 30, 2025 at 06:52 AM by splitimage
	Adult Children of Alcoholics	7,303	Is this the right reason to make a... May 17, 2025 at 09:29 AM by moodyblue83
	Anxiety, Panic and Phobias Sub-Forums: Anxiety Success Stories Social Anxiety & Selective Mutism	88,303	Started meds Jun 22, 2025 at 02:04 PM by CANDC
	Autism and Asperger's Syndrome Sub-Forums: Autism Success Stories	9,897	worst burnout of my life Jun 03, 2025 at 09:00 PM by Forestchild
	Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD/ADHD) Sub-Forums: ADHD Success Stories	14,966	Adhd is so inconvenient Jun 22, 2025 at 07:55 PM by HarmonyinSilence
	Bipolar Sub-Forums: Bipolar Treatments Bipolar Success Stories	611,914	Bipolar Check-In #91 Today at 11:29 PM by Crazy Hitch
	Childhood Emotional Neglect	4,275	what did you do today for your inner... May 17, 2025 at 07:42 PM by Buffy01
	Depression Sub-Forums: Postpartum Depression Depression Success Stories Treatment Resistant Depression	351,509	Daily check in thread: Ups & Downs... Today at 12:10 PM by avlady
	Dissociative Disorders Sub-Forums: The Garden Teen Alters Garden	105,748	long time no post RL vs online life Jun 23, 2025 at 04:38 AM by divine1966
	Eating Disorders Sub-Forums: Eating Disorder Success Stories Anorexia Bulimia Overeating & Binge Eating	32,263	Is this actually a bulimia type thing? Today at 07:42 PM by Mountaindewed
	OCD and Trichotillomania Sub-Forums: OCD Success Stories	11,917	I'm suffering from Trichotillomania Jun 25, 2025 at 05:11 AM by darciaescobar
	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	111,675	BPD Check-In thread Jun 20, 2025 at 11:33 AM by MuddyBoots
	Post-traumatic Stress Sub-Forums: PTSD Success Stories Combat PTSD Complex PTSD	57,527	Psychiatrist basically trolling me.... Today at 12:20 PM by avlady
	Schizoaffective Disorder Sub-Forums: Schizoaffective Success Stories	11,210	Schizoaffective check in thread #2 Dec 29, 2024 at 02:09 AM by Brego
	Schizophrenia and Psychosis Sub-Forums: Schizophrenia Success Stories	280,494	Roll Call 203 Jun 03, 2025 at 07:18 AM by WastingAsparagus
	Self Injury	78,488	tw - 988 line Jun 10, 2025 at 04:07 AM by MuddyBoots
	Survivors of Abuse	74,446	My Story (Part 1) trigger warning Jun 25, 2025 at 07:34 PM by Forestchild

Treatments and Self-Care Strategies
	Psychotherapy Sub-Forums: Romantic Feelings Toward My Therapist	1,022,613	Couch 252: Kitties and Hawks Today at 05:46 PM by Lemoncake
	Psychiatric Medications Sub-Forums: Getting Off of Meds	83,938	Can you get visteril withdrawels? Jun 24, 2025 at 06:08 PM by Mountaindewed
	Other Treatments	8,354	Oncology Jun 13, 2025 at 10:37 PM by Tart Cherry Jam
	Self-Help Ideas and Goal Setting	18,614	A few Measly Steps a Day #2 Today at 04:20 PM by delightful
	Steps to Better Self-Esteem	15,596	Self Esteem thought #2 Yesterday at 05:12 PM by Catsrock

Health & Other Issues
	Health Forum Sub-Forums: Exercise & Weight Loss	42,283	Weight Loss and Exercise #7 Today at 04:11 PM by Blueberrybook
	Disabilities and Chronic Diseases	4,593	Hypothyroid Jun 17, 2025 at 01:11 PM by -jimi-
	Grief and Loss	22,244	My Mother Passed Jun 29, 2025 at 07:59 AM by poshgirl
	Partners of People & Caregivers Support	14,646	I feel.my.families pain Mar 18, 2025 at 05:21 PM by CANDC
	Chronic Pain Support	14,337	Pain has destroyed my life......... Mar 25, 2025 at 11:44 AM by Pflowers
	Healthy Parenting	8,515	Unusual behaviour from my son - worried... Jun 02, 2025 at 11:10 AM by GoldenBunny
	Men-Focused Support	3,883	. Jun 17, 2025 at 03:20 PM by eksistor
	Women-Focused Support	24,099	I thought people lost their period's... Yesterday at 03:33 PM by MuddyBoots
	Sexual and Gender Issues	35,553	And finally, a clinical observation on... Jun 13, 2025 at 10:51 PM by Stu54
	LGBTQ+ Support	3,438	I find the “sneaking into the wrong... Apr 02, 2025 at 08:37 AM by forestx5
	Seniors' Lounge	7,757	Medicare Concerns... Jun 30, 2025 at 05:04 PM by davOD