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Introductions

Come on in and post an introduction. Tell us as much about yourself as you are comfortable with.

• Today, 12:03 AM
• In: Returning member...
• By: natoking 

Forum Announcements

Please read this folder regularly to keep up to date with what is going on at Beating the Beast! Only moderators and Admins may start posts in here, but all may reply to them.

• 09 December 2009 - 04:05 PM
• In: Christmas skin
• By: paul 

How do I/test folder

Questions on how to do something? Just want to play around and get the feel for the board? Post away in here!

• 07 February 2010 - 08:45 PM
• In: I'm a computer idiot
• By: verysadcat 

General depression/Down in the dumps

Feeling down? Need an ear to listen or a shoulder to cry on? Come on in, sit and share here.

• Yesterday, 10:16 PM
• In: Not a great start to 2010 :(
• By: Sunshineinmyface 

Bipolar

For all topics related to Bipolar, including mania and/or hypomania

• Yesterday, 08:42 PM
• In: (In) Stability
• By: RWigram 

Anxiety

Feeling anxious? Poke your head in to see how others cope, and to ask for or offer up support

• 27 January 2010 - 11:20 AM
• In: Severly anxious
• By: glassslipper 

Relationships

Post here how your depression affects your relationships, or how others with depression in your life affect you.

• Yesterday, 10:10 PM
• In: driftwood
• By: Sunshineinmyface 

SAD, OCD, addictions and other related issues

Please use this area for SAD, OCD, addictions and other disorders related to depression.

Subforums:

1. Addictions
2. Eating disorders
3. SAD
4. Misc disorders
5. OCD
6. ADD/ADHD
7. PDD

• 04 February 2010 - 06:38 PM
• In: "Coming Out" (no, I'm not gay)
• By: J-H 

Self harm

Please post in here for issues related to self harm

• 24 January 2010 - 02:34 PM
• In: My Hermit Phase
• By: Ed the chow hound 

Abuse

This folder is for Abuse related issues

• 29 December 2009 - 01:24 PM
• In: Self hate
• By: Ed the chow hound 

Suicidal thoughts

Please be advised that there are no trained professionals on staff here. If you are feeling suicidal, please seek medical attention immediately.

• 05 February 2010 - 06:59 PM
• In: counting pills again
• By: drgnfly 

Recovery and wellness

Having a good day? Things going your way? Please post and share it in here! Good news stories are encouraging and always welcome.

• Yesterday, 09:10 PM
• In: Sharing my Hope
• By: RWigram 

Meds

Please post all issues related to medication here

Subforums:

1. Antidepressants
2. Antipsychotics
3. Mood stablizers
4. Misc med discussion
5. Anti-anxiety
6. Alternative Meds
7. Med combinations
8. Stimulants - ADD/ADHD

• Yesterday, 09:06 PM
• In: Effexor withdrawal time-off...
• By: RWigram 

Therapy

Please post all issues related to therapy in here

Subforums:

1. Group therapy
2. Misc therapy
3. Pdocs
4. Therapists

• 18 January 2010 - 06:10 PM
• In: Having Trouble with Therapy
• By: J-H 

Healthy Living

A folder for those striving to live in a more healthy way with regard to eating, drinking, exercise and general lifestyle.

Subforums:

1. Food Diary
2. Exercise Diary

• 15 January 2010 - 05:20 PM
• In: Trying to be healthier
• By: Happynessassured 

BTB Commune

Welcome to the commune where all BTBer's can "live" together. Come on in and add a room!

• Yesterday, 08:58 AM
• In: The full of caring, interes...
• By: glassslipper 

Whatever

Come on in, post your off topic subjects in here! Please keep topics light hearted in here. For more serious topics, please post in General Depression folder.

• Today, 12:07 AM
• In: Word Association
• By: reallysearching 

Opinions, debates and politics

Folder for opinions, debates and political posts. This folder may be triggery to some, please proceed with caution. Absolutely no personal attacks allowed, report any problems to an admin or moderator.

• 05 February 2010 - 09:15 PM
• In: Who are you calling crazy?
• By: natoking 

Poetry/Spirituality/Motivational

If you are feeling up to sharing, post your poetry, any art, or stories in here. Sub folders also exist for any issues related to spirituality, motivational and inspirational thoughts.

Subforums:

1. Spirituality
2. Poetry and art
3. Motivational

• Yesterday, 09:03 PM
• In: depression via Wordle
• By: FuzzyFuture 

News articles

Find any good news articles related to depression? Post em on up in here.......

• Yesterday, 08:46 PM
• In: Study links excessive Inter...
• By: RWigram