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Bipolar Check-in #79

by BeyondtheRainbow

Starting a new thread...Will link to this on the old one.

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Posted in: Bipolar

This is just crazy!

by Moose72

7438 Viewing This is what the main forum page says next to the link for this bipolar board. That’s crazy! Why are so many people viewing our...

Posted in: Bipolar

I Hate Being A Part-Time Dad

by AUTiger7222

The title says it all. I'm a part-time dad. That's all I'll ever be since my divorce unless one of my kids decides to live with me when they get...

Posted in: Divorce and Separation

if you have Bipolar and ADHD

by Tart Cherry Jam

cross-posting in the Bipolar forum I am now on a stimulant medication for narcolepsy which is more commonly prescribed for ADHD. I do not have...

Posted in: Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD/ADHD)

narcolepsy

by Tart Cherry Jam

Is there anyone with narcolepsy on here?

Posted in: Sleep Issues & Dream Interpretation

Roll Call 202

by cogladaid

Things going well. Don’t know if I mentioned last week I cut my hair (chin length with bangs) and I just had it dyed! ...

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Posted in: Schizophrenia and Psychosis

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!

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Posted in: Psychotherapy

Upping Wellbutrin & Hypomania

by Boringmom

I was diagnosed with bipolar in 2011. It took two or three years to find the right med combo; and for the last 10 years, everything seemed mostly OK....

Posted in: Psychiatric Medications

Random thoughts thread #2

by FooZe

Continued from here: https://mysupportforums.org/general-social-chat/569236-random-thoughts-thread-post7383197.html#post7383197. The old thread was...

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Posted in: General Social Chat

Therapist hasn’t taken any details from me e.g date of birth, name of doctor

by Brown Owl 2

I’m in the UK, and saw a new T last week. I think she may be fairly newly qualified. I quite liked her, but am really put off by the fact that she...

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...

654

Posted in: Self-Help Ideas and Goal Setting

Anti social and in need for advice

by cptsdvictim

Hi all. I had a somewhat long journey into healing that started in 2018 and continued for a few years. It climaxed with me going to a schema and...

Posted in: New Member Introductions

How to Know When I Can Work More Hours

by DeeeSchmeee68

My current job is part time but I'm struggling financially. I'm also afraid to work full time but unsure what to do. Maybe I can get another part...

Posted in: Work and Careers

New

by PureGood

Hi, I'm new here and hoping to meet others on their journey to listen, to share or hopefully help. I'm still trying to move forward after having...

Posted in: New Member Introductions

Let's Meet in the Chatroom!

by CANDC

I have been a member since 2014 and one of the things that has changed over the years are the chatrooms. I notice that sometimes I go in there and...

Posted in: General Social Chat

The belief that feminism wants women to act like men

by Cantholdmyrage

https://kellymcnelis.com/why-are-women-acting-like-men-by-dana-prophet/ Here we have an idiot in the link above telling us that a woman having...

Posted in: Women-Focused Support

Text Messaging

by PhilMC

I'm curious to get people's opinions on the following. I sit at a computer all day and have a cell phone. I'm a big communications guy. I text...

Posted in: Relationships & Communication

Self Esteem thought

by Catsrock

Self esteem is the ability to see yourself as a flawed individual, and still hold yourself in high regard!

655

Posted in: Steps to Better Self-Esteem

Our health issues

by Travelinglady

Taking supplements? What to Know Before You Take Herbal Supplements I do take a multivitamin, Vitamin D3, Vitamin K, fish oil, Glucosine...

523

Posted in: Seniors' Lounge

Hoarding

by Buffy01

I am still struggling with hoarding. I still have anxiety at the thought of throw in away items I can't used or need anymore.any suggestions? I have...

Posted in: Self-Help Ideas and Goal Setting

Confused

by PureGood

I'm confused about my thoughts and feelings towards my mother. She did not adequately care for me and showed neglect in so many ways, and left me...

Posted in: Childhood Emotional Neglect

Weight Loss and Exercise #5

by Tart Cherry Jam

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

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Posted in: Exercise & Weight Loss

where to go from here

by ShylaA0404

Hi everyone. I am 37F married to my husband 43M for 13 years, together for 17. I am in need of advice about my situation and am hoping people can...

Posted in: Divorce and Separation

getting there

by HALLIEBETH87

I finally see T tomorrow. Ive been seeing silver glittery like confetti falling. its odd. i know its stress. but i am excited to be starting at my...

Posted in: Bipolar

Daily check in thread: Ups & Downs #32

by will19

I was busy this morning and fairly busy in the afternoon. I'm feeling OK - not great like euphoric but not terrible either. Just so-so. It's a...

936

Posted in: Depression

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	279,481	Anti social and in need for advice Today at 01:58 PM by TheGal
	General Social Chat Sub-Forums: Our Pets	360,251	Random thoughts thread #2 Today at 03:31 PM by Mountaindewed
	Other Mental Health Discussion	218,767	What to do when no one can help anymore Today at 06:57 AM by cool09
	General Q&A	25,532	I want to die happy. is that a weird... Apr 10, 2024 at 09:30 PM by LadyShadow
	Sanctuary for Spiritual Support	35,625	A-Z Game for our Spirituality Apr 10, 2024 at 09:35 PM by LadyShadow
	Relationships & Communication Sub-Forums: Divorce and Separation	268,044	I Hate Being A Part-Time Dad Today at 04:18 PM by CANDC
	Coping with Emotions	68,368	“Don’t take it so personally, it’s just... Yesterday at 08:37 PM by 16PennyNail
	Psych Check-up	8,173	Psych Check-Up \| Downtime Length Inquiry Jan 15, 2024 at 08:11 AM by DocJohn
	Work and Careers	30,990	How to Know When I Can Work More Hours Today at 01:14 PM by divine1966
	School and Study Issues	14,759	Meeting about my maths soon Yesterday at 06:03 AM by black-roses
	Sleep Issues & Dream Interpretation	23,480	narcolepsy Today at 03:52 PM by Tart Cherry Jam
	Insurance and Finances	9,678	Housing Assistance Feb 15, 2024 at 05:58 PM by DeeeSchmeee68

Mental Health Support
	Addictions Sub-Forums: The 12 Steps Gambling, TV and Internet Addiction Sexual Addictions Smoking Cessation	41,779	It's time to quit. Again. Yesterday at 08:55 PM by Loial
	Adult Children of Alcoholics	7,269	My Alcoholic Dad Died Two Weeks Ago Apr 13, 2024 at 11:18 AM by TheGal
	Anxiety, Panic and Phobias Sub-Forums: Anxiety Success Stories Social Anxiety & Selective Mutism	88,015	Anxiety Daily Check-In point #8 Apr 16, 2024 at 08:57 AM by Buffy01
	Autism and Asperger's Syndrome Sub-Forums: Autism Success Stories	9,863	Can’t stand the phrase “stop using your... Yesterday at 03:23 PM by Cantholdmyrage
	Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD/ADHD) Sub-Forums: ADHD Success Stories	14,920	if you have Bipolar and ADHD Today at 03:54 PM by Tart Cherry Jam
	Bipolar Sub-Forums: Bipolar Treatments Bipolar Success Stories	595,315	Bipolar Check-in #79 Today at 05:30 PM by Crazy Hitch
	Childhood Emotional Neglect	4,126	Confused Today at 11:25 AM by PureGood
	Depression Sub-Forums: Postpartum Depression Depression Success Stories Treatment Resistant Depression	350,195	Daily check in thread: Ups & Downs... Today at 07:43 AM by Rose76
	Dissociative Disorders Sub-Forums: The Garden Teen Alters Garden	105,665	MK-Ultra programming at China lake Yesterday at 10:35 PM by stahrgeyzer
	Eating Disorders Sub-Forums: Eating Disorder Success Stories Anorexia Bulimia Overeating & Binge Eating	31,704	Daily Check In Thread for those with an... Apr 16, 2024 at 02:50 PM by Buffy01
	OCD and Trichotillomania Sub-Forums: OCD Success Stories	11,880	Obsessing about men's opinion of me Apr 06, 2024 at 01:20 AM by black-roses
	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	111,467	ASPD - Antisocial personality disorder... Apr 05, 2024 at 01:33 PM by CANDC
	Post-traumatic Stress Sub-Forums: PTSD Success Stories Combat PTSD Complex PTSD	56,847	Long post, trouble coping Mar 29, 2024 at 07:18 AM by Richard43
	Schizoaffective Disorder Sub-Forums: Schizoaffective Success Stories	11,201	Schizoaffective check in thread #2 Dec 06, 2023 at 09:08 PM by Victoria'smom
	Schizophrenia and Psychosis Sub-Forums: Schizophrenia Success Stories	280,011	Roll Call 202 Today at 03:45 PM by Desoxyn
	Self Injury	78,442	TW: SH and passive suicidal thoughts Apr 14, 2024 at 07:33 PM by TheGal
	Survivors of Abuse	74,154	How to deal with abuse Apr 09, 2024 at 09:30 AM by cptsdvictim

Treatments and Self-Care Strategies
	Psychotherapy Sub-Forums: Romantic Feelings Toward My Therapist	1,015,266	Dear T: I really need to tell you... Today at 03:37 PM by LostOnTheTrail
	Psychiatric Medications Sub-Forums: Getting Off of Meds	83,714	Upping Wellbutrin & Hypomania Today at 03:33 PM by mar dhea
	Other Treatments	8,273	TMS/Ketamine Apr 15, 2024 at 12:53 PM by DeeeSchmeee68
	Self-Help Ideas and Goal Setting	17,643	Taking care of teeth. Today at 02:47 PM by Tart Cherry Jam
	Steps to Better Self-Esteem	15,157	Self Esteem thought Today at 12:03 PM by Catsrock

Health & Other Support
	Health Support Sub-Forums: Exercise & Weight Loss	39,938	Weight Loss and Exercise #5 Today at 11:08 AM by Mountaindewed
	Disabilities and Chronic Diseases	4,567	No pain management Apr 15, 2024 at 10:02 PM by Deejay14
	Grief and Loss	22,144	One year anniversary of mother's death Mar 24, 2024 at 11:21 AM by CANDC
	Partners of People & Caregivers Support	14,577	Hubby recently entered hospice care,... Apr 11, 2024 at 06:45 AM by Kathleen83
	Chronic Pain Support	14,262	My Oncologist and I are about to Cross... Yesterday at 09:36 PM by Nammu
	Healthy Parenting	8,491	Adult Son Refuses Treatment Feb 13, 2024 at 12:49 AM by Tart Cherry Jam
	Men-Focused Support	3,873	Advice on handling a malignant... Mar 24, 2024 at 03:33 PM by gxcartemis
	Women-Focused Support	23,804	The belief that feminism wants women to... Today at 12:27 PM by Cantholdmyrage
	Sexual and Gender Issues	35,458	The root of my depression Apr 12, 2024 at 07:35 PM by TheGal
	LGBTQ+ Support	3,428	Homophobia and transphobia on the... Yesterday at 01:39 PM by Cantholdmyrage
	Seniors' Lounge	7,610	Our health issues Today at 11:53 AM by eskielover