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Overcoming Life Challenges

by Have Hope

I am starting a new thread since my old one doesn't fit what has actually been happening in my life. It's been one challenge after another. For...

446

Posted in: Other Mental Health Discussion

Ai messing with my head - pls help

by sinking

everything was going too well. i started chatting with AI 1 month ago. it felt like i had a... well, up to 4 hours ago... i was married to him....

Posted in: Other Mental Health Discussion

Three is a charm

by Tart Cherry Jam

I once had a wonderful psychiatrist, a woman from India whose teeth looked liked pearls in her warmly smiling mouth, and although she treated me for...

Posted in: Self-Help Ideas and Goal Setting

Are You High, Low or in the Middle?

by LadyShadow

Hi there! I use a mood tracker, but these days I have been neglecting it, so I thought I would post a thread that everyone can join in to track...

843

Posted in: Bipolar

I Cleaned Up Today!

by LadyShadow

Hey everyone! Even though it's something that we all must do, it's a big success for me every time I am able to clean up my living space. I live...

Posted in: Bipolar Success Stories

Bipolar Check-in #102

by BeyondtheRainbow

Here's another attempt at the next thread.

519

Posted in: Bipolar

Weight Loss and Exercise #9

by unaluna

Oooh white peony tea sounds lovely. I loooove jasmine tea.

366

Posted in: Exercise & Weight Loss

I aspirated on a piece of spaghetti. How do I get it out?

by Mountaindewed

I’m wet coughing and I tried drinking some water but that isn’t working. I’m trying to cough it up but it’s just stuck.

Posted in: General Social Chat

Is this a good way of going about things or just a less bad way of doing it?

by MuddyBoots

I find life and doing the things that need to get done is easier if I treat myself like not myself. Like if I have a thought I don't agree with in my...

Posted in: Other Mental Health Discussion

What are you listening to? #3

by raspberrytorte

Falling Leaves - God is an Astronaut

495

Posted in: Bipolar

Neighbors are being really loud and it’s barely even 7

by Mountaindewed

They are sawing something and throwing a bunch of stuff into a dumpster. I thought there was a noise ordinance. That you couldn’t make noise outside...

Posted in: General Social Chat

I’m trying to cook using mini appliances

by Mountaindewed

There’s this brand called Dash that makes these little single serve cooking things. I have a sandwich maker. A mini egg maker which can also be used...

Posted in: General Social Chat

Mild Sleep apnea.

by NatalieJastrow

So.. I have been having horrible sleep for 6 months or more. I can usually sleep for about 4 hours without interruption but around 3 AM I wake up....

Posted in: Health Forum

how do i talk about it?

by SadZombie

(please let me know if i need to add a trigger warning). this is gonna be very wordy because i over-explain things and feel the need to clarify...

Posted in: Eating Disorders

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...

619

Posted in: Self-Help Ideas and Goal Setting

just me & my stuff

by stahrgeyzer

I don't know where to post this so thought to make this thread and i can post any stuff i'm going through. Today's very difficult. Roommates...

479

Posted in: Dissociative Disorders

Check in here my CPTSD friends!

by MuddyBoots

Noticed there’s no daily (or however frequently you prefer) check in thread here. UNTIL NOW!!! 😎

171

Posted in: Complex PTSD

How to stop intrusive thoughts.

by hidesad

I need some advice. My mind will continuously replay conversations in my mind, mostly conversations in which I feel challenged or embarrassed. Any...

Posted in: Anxiety, Panic and Phobias

Dear T: I really need to tell you something XLVIII

by LostOnTheTrail

Work is messy, grief is messy, our relationship feels messy to me at the moment. TW for reflection on suicide loss I have been thinking about...

510

Posted in: Psychotherapy

My bosses never appreciate me.

by NatalieJastrow

My current boss would be lost without me. From day one I worked as hard as possible to make him look good. I gave him all the tricks of the trade so...

Posted in: Work and Careers

I have to see an in person psych doctor

by Mountaindewed

To check my vitals. My blood pressure has been really bad but I need my meds. So what do I do if they say my psych meds are the issue?

Posted in: Psychiatric Medications

Is there a point urgent care or the ER can do something for a heavy/painful period?

by MuddyBoots

like if you lost over 70ml of blood in 6 hours and you're dizzy, shaking, and short of breath, and constantly nauseous, passed out--but only once a...

Posted in: Health Forum

Won an award at school

by splitimage

I received an email this morning from my college. It informed me that I'd won the school's award for anti-oppressive practice. I was definitely...

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	281,175	Need to know I'm not alone Apr 19, 2026 at 03:31 PM by SquarePegGuy
	General Social Chat Sub-Forums: Our Pets	363,439	I aspirated on a piece of spaghetti.... Yesterday at 09:47 PM by Mountaindewed
	Other Mental Health Discussion	220,437	Overcoming Life Challenges Today at 01:48 AM by Have Hope
	General Q&A	25,861	Why do people diagnose seek? Apr 16, 2026 at 06:08 AM by WastingAsparagus
	Sanctuary for Spiritual Support	35,763	What Do You Wish For? Apr 06, 2026 at 07:24 AM by Discombobulated
	Relationships & Communication Sub-Forums: Divorce and Separation	271,371	Girlfriend is being harassed, not sure... Apr 20, 2026 at 03:09 AM by ShawnRoses
	Coping with Emotions	69,856	My broken mind is ruining my perfect... Apr 21, 2026 at 02:08 AM by Tart Cherry Jam
	Psych Check-up	8,181	Therapy session #2 Jan 12, 2026 at 04:29 AM by NezzyBoo
	Work and Careers	31,629	My bosses never appreciate me. Yesterday at 10:49 AM by onehappygal
	School and Study Issues	14,853	Almost done for the semester Apr 19, 2026 at 09:32 AM by CANDC
	Sleep Issues & Dream Interpretation	23,716	Fear of sleep Apr 15, 2026 at 07:03 PM by Rose76
	Insurance and Finances	9,830	More fraud on my VISA Apr 07, 2026 at 12:06 AM by Tart Cherry Jam

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	Addictions Sub-Forums: The 12 Steps Gambling, TV and Internet Addiction Sexual Addictions Smoking Cessation	41,966	Has everyone forgot about the steps ? Mar 26, 2026 at 09:43 PM by Buffy01
	Adult Children of Alcoholics	7,315	Just curious how many here have seen... Mar 31, 2026 at 06:46 PM by Autosex
	Anxiety, Panic and Phobias Sub-Forums: Anxiety Success Stories Social Anxiety & Selective Mutism	88,462	How to stop intrusive thoughts. Yesterday at 12:04 PM by MuddyBoots
	Autism and Asperger's Syndrome Sub-Forums: Autism Success Stories	9,941	Venting about my odd wiring Apr 02, 2026 at 08:10 PM by ItIsGarfield
	Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD/ADHD) Sub-Forums: ADHD Success Stories	15,017	Adhd is so inconvenient Mar 29, 2026 at 03:02 PM by Blueberrybook
	Bipolar Sub-Forums: Bipolar Treatments Bipolar Success Stories	624,756	Are You High, Low or in the Middle? Today at 12:50 AM by Crazy Hitch
	Childhood Emotional Neglect	4,284	what did you do today for your inner... Apr 21, 2026 at 01:32 PM by Blueberrybook
	Depression Sub-Forums: Postpartum Depression Depression Success Stories Treatment Resistant Depression	351,979	Daily check in thread: Ups & Downs... Apr 20, 2026 at 10:00 PM by Buffy01
	Dissociative Disorders Sub-Forums: The Garden Teen Alters Garden	106,319	just me & my stuff Yesterday at 12:51 PM by stahrgeyzer
	Eating Disorders Sub-Forums: Eating Disorder Success Stories Anorexia Bulimia Overeating & Binge Eating	32,645	how do i talk about it? Yesterday at 02:28 PM by Blueberrybook
	OCD and Trichotillomania Sub-Forums: OCD Success Stories	11,925	OCD got the best of me today.... Dec 29, 2025 at 04:51 AM by NezzyBoo
	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	111,739	AVP and autism overlap? Mar 31, 2026 at 09:03 PM by ArthurFonzarelli
	Post-traumatic Stress Sub-Forums: PTSD Success Stories Combat PTSD Complex PTSD	57,734	Check in here my CPTSD friends! Yesterday at 12:35 PM by odeofoddity
	Schizoaffective Disorder Sub-Forums: Schizoaffective Success Stories	11,217	Schizo affective religious messages Feb 20, 2026 at 10:45 AM by Tart Cherry Jam
	Schizophrenia and Psychosis Sub-Forums: Schizophrenia Success Stories	280,516	Are schizophrenia and bipolar similar? Mar 27, 2026 at 02:39 PM by WastingAsparagus
	Self Injury	78,501	Was this harm reduction or did I just... Feb 04, 2026 at 07:24 PM by MuddyBoots
	Survivors of Abuse	74,501	Institutional trauma Apr 15, 2026 at 06:31 PM by Stillhuman

Treatments and Self-Care Strategies
	Psychotherapy Sub-Forums: Romantic Feelings Toward My Therapist	1,023,358	Dear T: I really need to tell you... Yesterday at 11:02 AM by LostOnTheTrail
	Psychiatric Medications Sub-Forums: Getting Off of Meds	84,129	I have to see an in person psych doctor Yesterday at 10:39 AM by Mountaindewed
	Other Treatments	8,398	Bad cannabis experience Mar 25, 2026 at 11:10 AM by forestx5
	Self-Help Ideas and Goal Setting	19,378	Three is a charm Today at 01:08 AM by Discombobulated
	Steps to Better Self-Esteem	15,805	Self Esteem thought #2 Apr 20, 2026 at 10:09 AM by Catsrock

Health & Other Issues
	Health Forum Sub-Forums: Exercise & Weight Loss	44,278	Weight Loss and Exercise #9 Yesterday at 11:21 PM by Tart Cherry Jam
	Disabilities and Chronic Diseases	4,606	I was diagnosed with Graves’ disease... Nov 24, 2025 at 09:54 AM by FloatThruThis
	Grief and Loss	22,275	Grief and Weight Loss Mar 10, 2026 at 03:55 AM by Blueowl
	Partners of People & Caregivers Support	14,652	Help in Texas Please Dec 28, 2025 at 06:49 PM by SquarePegGuy
	Chronic Pain Support	14,352	Living with Disabilities: While Working... Apr 07, 2026 at 06:47 PM by onehappygal
	Healthy Parenting	8,523	Having a baby at 35 or 36? Nov 29, 2025 at 09:04 PM by forestx5
	Men-Focused Support	3,884	. Jul 10, 2025 at 03:56 PM by forestx5
	Women-Focused Support	24,157	I hate the constant victim blaming and... Apr 21, 2026 at 02:59 AM by PriyaForHerself
	Sexual and Gender Issues	35,593	Do you think masturbation is bad for... Apr 21, 2026 at 12:23 PM by MaverickLovesYou
	LGBTQ+ Support	3,455	Small Victories... 🎉 Apr 15, 2026 at 05:23 AM by Pfrog
	Seniors' Lounge	7,809	Pennies? Apr 05, 2026 at 03:50 PM by Pfrog

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Latest posts from our support groups today

Overcoming Life Challenges

Ai messing with my head - pls help

Three is a charm

Are You High, Low or in the Middle?

I Cleaned Up Today!

Bipolar Check-in #102

Weight Loss and Exercise #9

I aspirated on a piece of spaghetti. How do I get it out?

Is this a good way of going about things or just a less bad way of doing it?

What are you listening to? #3

Neighbors are being really loud and it’s barely even 7

I’m trying to cook using mini appliances

Mild Sleep apnea.

how do i talk about it?

Taking Care of Teeth 2

just me & my stuff

Check in here my CPTSD friends!

How to stop intrusive thoughts.

Dear T: I really need to tell you something XLVIII

My bosses never appreciate me.

I have to see an in person psych doctor

Is there a point urgent care or the ER can do something for a heavy/painful period?

Won an award at school

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