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Weight Loss and Exercise #7

by FooZe

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

954

Posted in: Exercise & Weight Loss

Why did I buy similar shoes I got made fun of for as a kid?

by Mountaindewed

I had National Geographic shoes when I was 12. They were legit good shoes. But I got made fun of for having "magazine" shoes. Everyone bothred me...

Posted in: General Q&A

Bipolar Check-In #91

by BeyondtheRainbow

Another fresh start!

808

Posted in: Bipolar

perimenopause and Bipolar

by Victoria'smom

I'm 42 now. I need all the information as I can. So this is the thread to talk about perimenopause.

Posted in: Bipolar

Cant figure out if theres an issue.

by Mountaindewed

Left knee is crazy hurting. Right knee is perfectly fine. I know you guys arent doctors but does the left one look bad like a clot or something.

Posted in: Health Forum

Did anyone have a chicken pox party?

by Mountaindewed

So you would all get it at once and be done with it. We didn't have a party but the neighbors grandaughter did come over because her mom wanted...

Posted in: General Social Chat

Hello everyone

by Neyven

Six months ago my 21 year marriage came to and end. For me my world as I knew it shattered. I can say I am happy that it happened now and not like 5...

Posted in: New Member Introductions

Old member returning

by badut

Hello everyone! I was a member here back then, when this forum was named Psychcentral (I'm so OLD :D). I did not post much here back then, but I did...

Posted in: New Member Introductions

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

by FooZe

This thread is being restarted for technical reasons.

360

Posted in: Eating Disorders

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...

183

Posted in: Psychotherapy

Obligated to take someone to wedding?

by lovethesun

We have a family member getting married in two months. We are not real close with the engaged person due to her toxic mother. This family member we...

Posted in: Relationships & Communication

Well, well, well…!

by Moose72

Had an ultrasound finally which showed my new Mirena IUD of a week and a half is embedded in my uterus and the arms are folded down instead of like a...

Posted in: Bipolar

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...

223

Posted in: Self-Help Ideas and Goal Setting

Broke trust of suicidal friend, unsure if I should reach out

by icedantelope

Hello all, I've been stuck thinking about a situation with an online friend on Discord, I'll call him Noah (not his actual name) for the sake of...

Posted in: Relationships & Communication

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...

414

Posted in: Psychotherapy

If you care and know, tell me

by Crypts_Of_The_Mind

Don't know that this matters, don't know if anyone even cares .. but here is a recent truth about me: My heart used to be so full of love, even...

Posted in: Coping with Emotions

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...

428

Posted in: Psychotherapy

Day 2 therapist is going to get a crashcourse in my history

by Victoria'smom

So I'm going to my parents house for a week with my sisters and their families. I have to go. Last time we were all together was the funereal of my...

Posted in: Bipolar

What are you listening to? #3

by raspberrytorte

Falling Leaves - God is an Astronaut

197

Posted in: Bipolar

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.

203

Posted in: Coping with Emotions

The new coworker.

by FloatThruThis

The new coworker is my boss’s future child-in-law. When I was informed of this fact by my boss, I questioned whether this was a conflict of interest....

Posted in: Work and Careers

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...

158

Posted in: Self-Help Ideas and Goal Setting

a horrible murder-suicide story

by Tart Cherry Jam

Attention Required! | Cloudflare ECT didn't work, medications didn't work. Such a horrible story - the wife stood by her husband through...

Posted in: Bipolar

I don't know if I can post this here...

by SilentIci

I am asexual. Straight out... it's a fact. It's not because of medication, or a condition, or a "bad experience" (though, that's a story for another...

Posted in: LGBTQ+ Support

General
	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	280,694	Hello everyone Today at 07:39 PM by Nammu
	General Social Chat Sub-Forums: Our Pets	361,910	Did anyone have a chicken pox party? Today at 08:51 PM by divine1966
	Other Mental Health Discussion	219,649	Building a Whole New Life Yesterday at 03:58 AM by Have Hope
	General Q&A	25,767	Why did I buy similar shoes I got made... Today at 11:44 PM by badut
	Sanctuary for Spiritual Support	35,675	Prayer Thread Jul 08, 2025 at 02:51 PM by TunedOut
	Relationships & Communication Sub-Forums: Divorce and Separation	270,508	Obligated to take someone to wedding? Today at 06:39 PM by Molinit
	Coping with Emotions	69,351	If you care and know, tell me Today at 02:18 PM by Tart Cherry Jam
	Psych Check-up	8,174	Depending on the day, but sounds about... Nov 06, 2024 at 12:27 AM by Frog4Life
	Work and Careers	31,524	The new coworker. Today at 08:32 AM by FloatThruThis
	School and Study Issues	14,802	aswb exam May 23, 2025 at 01:02 PM by HALLIEBETH87
	Sleep Issues & Dream Interpretation	23,697	Happy Narcolepsy Day 2024 Jul 15, 2025 at 11:44 PM by PhilMC
	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	41,930	Dreading withdrawls/Pot... Jul 15, 2025 at 07:19 PM by Rose76
	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	88,305	Seemingly random anxiety Jul 14, 2025 at 06:49 PM by ArmorPlate108
	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	612,703	Bipolar Check-In #91 Today at 10:45 PM by Nammu
	Childhood Emotional Neglect	4,276	what do you call a cat? Jul 11, 2025 at 09:09 PM by SilentIci
	Depression Sub-Forums: Postpartum Depression Depression Success Stories Treatment Resistant Depression	351,529	Daily check in thread: Ups & Downs... Yesterday at 10:09 AM by Rose76
	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	32,299	Daily Check In Thread for those with an... Today at 07:04 PM by MuddyBoots
	OCD and Trichotillomania Sub-Forums: OCD Success Stories	11,918	I'm suffering from Trichotillomania Yesterday at 07:04 PM by Deejay14
	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	57,530	Having CPTSD and a puppy Jul 16, 2025 at 01:48 PM by MuddyBoots
	Schizoaffective Disorder Sub-Forums: Schizoaffective Success Stories	11,215	Schizoaffective Disorder: Did You Know... Jul 10, 2025 at 09:26 AM by strongsurvivor
	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	74,449	Hello From A Survivor of Coercive... Jul 12, 2025 at 04:13 AM by unaluna

Treatments and Self-Care Strategies
	Psychotherapy Sub-Forums: Romantic Feelings Toward My Therapist	1,022,650	L’s Maternity Leave Today at 06:48 PM by LonesomeTonight
	Psychiatric Medications Sub-Forums: Getting Off of Meds	83,945	Has anyone experienced akathisia? Jul 11, 2025 at 06:49 PM by Tart Cherry Jam
	Other Treatments	8,355	Oncology Jul 06, 2025 at 07:01 AM by forestx5
	Self-Help Ideas and Goal Setting	18,642	A few Measly Steps a Day #2 Today at 05:47 PM by delightful
	Steps to Better Self-Esteem	15,608	Self Esteem thought #2 Yesterday at 08:41 PM by Catsrock

Health & Other Issues
	Health Forum Sub-Forums: Exercise & Weight Loss	42,438	Weight Loss and Exercise #7 Today at 11:52 PM by Crazy Hitch
	Disabilities and Chronic Diseases	4,595	Hypothyroid Jul 14, 2025 at 04:44 AM 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	3,884	. Jul 10, 2025 at 03:56 PM by forestx5
	Women-Focused Support	24,099	I thought people lost their period's... Jul 01, 2025 at 03:33 PM by MuddyBoots
	Sexual and Gender Issues	35,554	What is your favorite way to masturbate? Jul 14, 2025 at 09:52 AM by Mike1988
	LGBTQ+ Support	3,442	I don't know if I can post this here... Today at 01:16 AM by Tart Cherry Jam
	Seniors' Lounge	7,759	Medicare Concerns... Jul 09, 2025 at 10:34 AM by Nammu