Introductions

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

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.

Chat

Are you on line and looking for someone to talk to? Post up a message and maybe someone will join you. Use the Flashchat link at the top of the forum to access our chat room

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!

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.

Bipolar

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

Anxiety

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

Relationships

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

SAD, OCD, addictions and other related issues

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

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

Self harm

Please post in here for issues related to self harm

Abuse

This folder is for Abuse related issues

Suicidal thoughts

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

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.

Meds

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

Please post all issues related to medication here

Therapy

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

Please post all issues related to therapy in here

Healthy Living

1. Food Diary,
2. Exercise Diary

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

BTB Commune

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

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.

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.

Poetry/Spirituality/Motivational

1. Spirituality,
2. Poetry and art,
3. 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.

News articles

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