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Bipolar Check-In #91

by BeyondtheRainbow

Another fresh start!

841

Posted in: Bipolar

What are you listening to? #3

by raspberrytorte

Falling Leaves - God is an Astronaut

198

Posted in: Bipolar

Controversial Topic: Going to HR About Your Bully Boss

by Have Hope

For the last 1.5 years, my boss has bullied me, and now I am going to HR about it. The backstory: She has harshly berated me when I've made...

Posted in: Work and Careers

Weight Loss and Exercise #7

by FooZe

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

960

Posted in: Exercise & Weight Loss

Encroaching on my solitude

by Tart Cherry Jam

Or on my time 🎧 listening to audiobooks and music. Both are very valuable to me: complete solitude and 🎧 time. I have a long list of titles I want to...

Posted in: Relationships & Communication

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

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...

184

Posted in: Psychotherapy

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

Dose vs Manufacturer -- Why does the lower dose work better?

by SquarePegGuy

I have Sleep Apnea and control it with CPAP therapy. I've been taking 50mg Nuvigil daily for years for daytime sleepiness. (It's almost nothing...

Posted in: Psychiatric Medications

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

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...

588

Posted in: Depression

New Bed

by Moose72

Here it is! With Ariel!

Posted in: Bipolar

Weight loss injections, any one?

by bizi

I wonder if anyone here takes the weight loss injections? I started taking them 10 weeks ago. I have lost 14 pounds since starting zepbound. I...

Posted in: Bipolar

Ldl cholestrol?

by Mountaindewed

How bad are things when the level is alarminly high according to google? I see my doctor on Monday

Posted in: Health Forum

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...

429

Posted in: Psychotherapy

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

by FooZe

This thread is being restarted for technical reasons.

363

Posted in: Eating Disorders

How am I supposed to interpret being vaguely called dependant?

by Individualperson

What is calling me dependant supposed to get me to do ? Where is the bar? It seems like there's no plan to train me to be independant as well. When I...

Posted in: Self-Help Ideas and Goal Setting

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

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

Do PM otc pain meds cause increased hunger?

by Mountaindewed

I've been ravenous this last week and the only difference is I've been taking PM otc meds. Like Advil and Aleeve. Is this causiny the hunger? I...

Posted in: Health Forum

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...

225

Posted in: Self-Help Ideas and Goal Setting

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...

525

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...

162

Posted in: Self-Help Ideas and Goal Setting

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

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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	280,696	Hello everyone Yesterday at 04:59 PM by SquarePegGuy
	General Social Chat Sub-Forums: Our Pets	361,913	Did anyone have a chicken pox party? Yesterday at 08:04 AM by splitimage
	Other Mental Health Discussion	219,650	Building a Whole New Life Yesterday at 03:28 PM by SquarePegGuy
	General Q&A	25,770	Why did I buy similar shoes I got made... Yesterday at 06:53 AM by MuddyBoots
	Sanctuary for Spiritual Support	35,675	Prayer Thread Jul 08, 2025 at 02:51 PM by TunedOut
	Relationships & Communication Sub-Forums: Divorce and Separation	270,522	Encroaching on my solitude Yesterday at 09:37 PM by Tart Cherry Jam
	Coping with Emotions	69,351	If you care and know, tell me Jul 18, 2025 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	31,527	Controversial Topic: Going to HR About... Today at 04:17 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	23,697	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

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	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	612,749	Bipolar Check-In #91 Today at 07:19 AM by Blue_Bird
	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	351,531	Daily check in thread: Ups & Downs... Yesterday at 07:26 PM by Deejay14
	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	32,302	Daily Check In Thread for those with an... Yesterday at 05:41 PM by Blueberrybook
	OCD and Trichotillomania Sub-Forums: OCD Success Stories	11,918	I'm suffering from Trichotillomania Jul 17, 2025 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

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	Psychotherapy Sub-Forums: Romantic Feelings Toward My Therapist	1,022,652	L’s Maternity Leave Yesterday at 09:34 PM by ScarletPimpernel
	Psychiatric Medications Sub-Forums: Getting Off of Meds	83,947	Dose vs Manufacturer -- Why does the... Yesterday at 09:10 PM by CANDC
	Other Treatments	8,355	Oncology Jul 06, 2025 at 07:01 AM by forestx5
	Self-Help Ideas and Goal Setting	18,650	How am I supposed to interpret being... Yesterday at 05:05 PM by SquarePegGuy
	Steps to Better Self-Esteem	15,608	Self Esteem thought #2 Jul 17, 2025 at 08:41 PM by Catsrock

Health & Other Issues
	Health Forum Sub-Forums: Exercise & Weight Loss	42,451	Weight Loss and Exercise #7 Today at 01:20 AM 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... Jul 18, 2025 at 01:16 AM by Tart Cherry Jam
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Latest posts from our support groups today

Bipolar Check-In #91

What are you listening to? #3

Controversial Topic: Going to HR About Your Bully Boss

Weight Loss and Exercise #7

Encroaching on my solitude

Obligated to take someone to wedding?

L’s Maternity Leave

perimenopause and Bipolar

Dose vs Manufacturer -- Why does the lower dose work better?

Cant figure out if theres an issue.

Daily check in thread: Ups & Downs #33

New Bed

Weight loss injections, any one?

Ldl cholestrol?

Couch 252: Kitties and Hawks

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

How am I supposed to interpret being vaguely called dependant?

Hello everyone

Old member returning

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

Do PM otc pain meds cause increased hunger?

A few Measly Steps a Day #2

Building a Whole New Life

Taking Care of Teeth 2

Did anyone have a chicken pox party?

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