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Forum: Announcements July 14th 2023, 10:36 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,065
Posted By Stacey
Re: Happy TeenHelp Day - Celebrating 25 years!

Happy 25th anniversary TH! Really making me feel old here having been around for nearly 20 of those years. :P
Forum: Announcements December 28th 2022, 07:42 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,574
Posted By Stacey
Re: Volunteer Of The Year 2022.

Congrats Haley! Well deserved. <3
Forum: Food and Recipes August 25th 2022, 01:15 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,722
Posted By Stacey
Re: Favorite Tea and Coffee:)

I only drink tea occasionally, but when I do, it's usually orange pekoe with 2 oat milk and 2 sugar. I will occasionally have a lemon tea with extra lemon and honey.

I drink coffee daily,...
Forum: Disabilities July 16th 2022, 02:50 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,080
Posted By Stacey
Re: Exercising with chronic pain/mobility issues

I have hypermobility spectrum disorder (HSD) so very similar to EDS as well as POTs, Fibromyalgia and a few other concerns. I have tried just about every type of exercise (that I know I don't hate,...
Forum: Mental Health May 23rd 2022, 07:27 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,616
Posted By Stacey
Re: Has anyone here used ketamine therapeutically in a clinical setting?

I haven't tried it personally, but know people who have and I have a clinical interest in ketamine, MDMA, etc for the treatment of depression PTSD and so forth. So I've been following the research...
Forum: Adulting May 18th 2022, 12:55 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,290
Posted By Stacey
Re: Doing those dreaded taxes

I pay for one of the online services and do my own. I only pay because I have both full-time income and freelance income, but yeah. I've done my own for my entire working life, I'm actually one of...
Forum: Disabilities May 18th 2022, 12:51 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,578
Posted By Stacey
Re: Applying for disability due to mental health.

I was actually coming on here to say something similar to Rob. Figuring out what triggers you about the jobs you have/have had may really help you. Especially with how things have gone since the...
Forum: Arrivals and Departures April 5th 2022, 11:25 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,295
Posted By Stacey
Re: Hello! Arriving after so many years

Welcome back! There are lots of us that have stuck around or came back as adults!
Forum: General April 5th 2022, 11:21 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,783
Posted By Stacey
Re: How did you find TeenHelp?

Yikes, that was a VERY long time ago. Likely a search engine I would imagine? Social media wasn't like THAT big back then.
Forum: Work, Studying and Learning March 13th 2022, 11:10 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,960
Posted By Stacey
Re: Learning languages

I speak and write English. I can understand some French, as I'm Canadian and we learned it in school from grade 3 - 10. I'd like to go back and refresh on French at some point, but as of right now...
Forum: Education and Careers March 13th 2022, 11:06 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,409
Posted By Stacey
Re: Did you color code your school folders?

I definitely did this, but I think I would change colours and the subjects they corresponded to each year/semester.
Forum: General Health March 13th 2022, 11:04 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,166
Posted By Stacey
Re: Napping Day & tips for a good nap

This is a great little infographic. I've always been a napper - my chronic pain/health concerns mean I'm perpetually sleepy. However, I don't always have the time to nap with work and such. Weekends...
Forum: Mental Health March 13th 2022, 11:02 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,735
Posted By Stacey
Re: Mental health check in!

I'm doing pretty good right now, actually. There are a few things that are causing some stress but I've been managing it well, so I'd say I'm at about 7 or 8 currently.
Forum: Mental Health February 23rd 2022, 12:30 AM
Replies: 4
Triggering: Dissociation
Views: 1,523
Posted By Stacey
Re: Dissociation

Hi there.
I'm sorry to hear that you're dealing with an increase in dissociation, that can be difficult to manage. I'm not sure how you're managing your BPD/EUPD but if you aren't already - therapy...
Forum: Mental Health February 13th 2022, 06:48 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,156
Posted By Stacey
Re: Favorite coping mechanisms

I love square breathing and 5-4-3-2-1 grounding for when I'm having anxiety or need to center myself quick and/or out in public.

https://www.healthline.com/health/box-breathing#hold-your-breath...
Forum: Mental Health February 2nd 2022, 09:30 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,825
Posted By Stacey
Re: Bipolar symptoms?

Hi there.

If you're concerned about your mental health, it's always best to discuss it with your doctor or a mental health professional such as a therapist, psychologist or psychiatrist. If you...
Forum: General Health January 31st 2022, 09:52 PM
Replies: 1
Triggering (ED): Food and gut functioning
Views: 4,691
Posted By Stacey
Re: Food and gut functioning

Hi Eli,
This is very common. While I do not have personal experience with an ED, I have had IBS since I was 6 so I completely understand everything you're saying about "safe foods."

One of the...
Forum: Mental Health January 31st 2022, 09:37 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 4,816
Posted By Stacey
Re: Sleep regulation and Bipolar

It's great that you've noticed the connection between your sleep and an increase in symptoms - so many people brush off that connection when it comes to managing mental health (and physical health)...
Forum: General Health January 25th 2022, 12:52 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,288
Posted By Stacey
Re: How much sleep?

I always have the best of intentions on worknights to get at least 8 hours of sleep, but often that ends up being more like 6 or 6.5. I'd say on average though, I get between 6.5 - 8 hours of sleep. ...
Forum: Eating Disorders January 25th 2022, 12:47 AM
Replies: 2
Triggering (ED): I cant eat
Views: 5,156
Posted By Stacey
Re: I cant eat

Hi Lucy,
I'm sorry there was a delay in replies.
It can be really tough, when you relapse, to find your footing again. Please know that recovery isn't a straight line and there will be times when...
Forum: Announcements January 11th 2022, 09:22 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,113
Posted By Stacey
Re: 2021 Volunteer of the Year Award

Much deserved Rob! "Employee" of the month for over 15 years, if you ask me!
Forum: General Health December 25th 2021, 08:55 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 8,223
Posted By Stacey
Re: Vaccination reactions

I had two doses of Moderna and Pfizer for my booster. First shot of moderna I had a really sore arm but that's it. Second dose I had a sore arm and couldn't stay awake, like my eyes were made of lead...
Forum: General December 25th 2021, 08:47 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,564
Posted By Stacey
Re: Christmas.

Merry Christmas!
Things are getting bad again here covid-wise so all plans were cancelled. A very quiet, but restful few days for me.
Forum: General Health December 16th 2021, 12:40 AM
Replies: 6
Triggering: Pre period vomiting?
Views: 5,661
Posted By Stacey
Re: Pre period vomiting?

Have you brought this up with your GP? Nausea/vomiting can sometimes be a symptom of endometriosis or other hormonal imbalances. It could also just be a symptom of PMS for you, but it would...
Forum: Mental Health December 9th 2021, 11:39 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,381
Posted By Stacey
Re: How do you cope?

I've gotten better over the years as saying no to things I know will make me feel worse such as too many gatherings. I've been lucky enough the last 5 years to work somewhere where we take time off,...
Forum: Mental Health December 7th 2021, 01:13 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,475
Posted By Stacey
Re: Dogotherapy

Dogs are used for therapeutic purposes in a variety of settings - long-term care homes, hospitals, hospices, and yes with children as well. More and more therapists and health care professionals are...
Forum: Music November 26th 2021, 11:41 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,830
Posted By Stacey
Re: TeenHelp's Christmas Cheer Playlist

Skating - Vince Giruadli Trio (Charlie Brown Christmas)
Christmas Song - Pheobe Bridgers
Christmas, Hopefully - Bear's Den
Forum: Mental Health November 3rd 2021, 03:08 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,966
Posted By Stacey
Re: Paranoia

Hi Hollie,
Even if you've lived with these friends before, moving in general is an incredibly stressful thing. Getting used to a new place and starting a new routine can trigger a whole host of...
Forum: General November 3rd 2021, 03:04 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,726
Posted By Stacey
Re: Favourite holiday?

Halloween!
Forum: Education and Careers October 11th 2021, 09:07 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,413
Posted By Stacey
Re: Back to school

I went back to school after my undergrad (Psychology) for Addictions Studies, it was all online so no need to relocate. I'm now heading back to school in January to get my Master's in Counselling...
Forum: Neurodiversity September 6th 2021, 03:07 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,703
Posted By Stacey
Advice for Neurotypical Partners

Hey everyone,
I am neurotypical but my long-time partner is neurodiverse (ADHD diagnosis since childhood, "forgot" about it, re-diagnosed last year).

Basically, just wanted to start a thread...
Forum: Mental Health September 6th 2021, 02:56 PM
Replies: 5
Triggering: Voices
Views: 2,328
Posted By Stacey
Re: Voices

Hi Lucy,

It's always tough when we're already doing all the right things to manage our mental health symptoms and still find that we're struggling with them. I am so glad the medication is...
Forum: General Health August 28th 2021, 03:15 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 7,189
Posted By Stacey
Re: Anyone advise me to get rid of hair loss

Hi there.
Unfortunately, we are not medical professionals here so we can't tell you what the right choice would be for you. If you're concerned about hair loss this may be something you want to...
Forum: Loneliness August 28th 2021, 03:11 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,253
Posted By Stacey
Re: Noone there

It's tough when our friends get busy and schedules don't align, but that won't always be the case! Maybe try and schedule some time with your friends ahead of time, even if it's just for a phone call...
Forum: Depression and Suicide August 28th 2021, 03:03 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 7,222
Posted By Stacey
Re: Depression is making me lose my memory?

Hollie and Dez have given great advice. Brain fog and forgetfulness are super common when experiencing depression, anxiety or other mental health concerns. Lots of people are noticing it more given...
Forum: General August 28th 2021, 02:48 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,602
Posted By Stacey
Re: Etsy.

I love Etsy. As long as you pay attention to reviews (like when you're buying on Amazon or anywhere else) you'll typically end up with a great experience and product. Love it for one-of-a-kind gifts...
Forum: Announcements August 28th 2021, 12:51 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,938
Posted By Stacey
Re: TeenHelp Summer Awards - The results are in!

Aw, this warmed my heart. Thank you!
Congrats to all the other award recipients, your recognition is well deserved! [emoji3531]

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Forum: Sport and Fitness August 25th 2021, 09:07 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,704
Posted By Stacey
Re: Exercise likes/dislikes

I have hypermobility spectrum disorder (possibly EDS), so I can't really tolerate anything high-impact. My favourite exercises have always been things like bike riding, roller skating, ice skating...
Forum: Education and Careers August 25th 2021, 09:03 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 6,909
Posted By Stacey
Re: Law.

I'm not going into law but I'm going back for my Master's starting in January after being out of school for almost 10 years - I'm 30, I'll be 31 a month after starting my master's. I'm going to be a...
Forum: Depression and Suicide August 18th 2021, 09:42 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 12,257
Posted By Stacey
Re: I don't want to be alive anymore.

Hi Soda,

I'm sorry you've been feeling overwhelmed, but it's great that you reached out. While it may feel like you are alone in these feelings, there are plenty of people who will be ready and...
Forum: General Health August 16th 2021, 11:59 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 7,291
Posted By Stacey
Re: Covid vaccination

Personally, I had 2 doses of Moderna. The first dose my arm hurt, could barely lift it for about a day and a half and it triggered a flare-up of my IBS. The second dose I had some mild chills that...
Forum: Food and Recipes August 14th 2021, 08:50 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 8,004
Posted By Stacey
Re: Do you like pumpkin spice?

I can't stand it. Not a fan of the flavour of pumpkin or warmer spices like cinnamon so it's literally a combination of everything I don't like, haha.
Forum: General Health August 12th 2021, 10:49 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 7,481
Posted By Stacey
Re: ACL injury

Thanks for updating us Sarah! So glad you saw someone and have figured out what is going on and a course of treatment. Hoping things feel better soon!
Forum: Arrivals and Departures August 12th 2021, 10:47 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,098
Posted By Stacey
Re: Hello!

Welcome back! :)
Forum: Food and Recipes August 9th 2021, 10:01 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,519
Posted By Stacey
Re: Banana bread: nuts or no nuts?

I like pecans in my banana bread sometimes but I usually leave it plain or with chocolate chips.
Forum: General August 3rd 2021, 10:25 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,849
Posted By Stacey
Re: Favorite scents

Freshly baked bread
Anything citrusy
Forum: Announcements August 3rd 2021, 10:24 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,945
Posted By Stacey
Re: New site features.

These are great updates! Love the sidebar!
Forum: General Health August 2nd 2021, 06:27 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 7,481
Posted By Stacey
Re: ACL injury

Glad you're trying to get in to see someone! As Britney said, if a brace isn't an option (there are "compression" braces that can sometimes work that are very low profile) try KT/Kinesiology tape....
Forum: General Health July 30th 2021, 02:15 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 7,481
Posted By Stacey
Re: ACL injury

I am not a health care professional but I have worked in physio/chiro/healthcare clinics for the last 10 years and these are the things I have been taught to recommend to clients with suspected...
Forum: Mental Health July 30th 2021, 02:07 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 7,462
Posted By Stacey
Re: Understanding my BPD diagnosis.

Holly makes a great point. There are bipolar/BPD reactions but then there are reactions caused by negative interactions. It's incredibly difficult to work through what is what, especially in the...
Forum: Mental Health July 26th 2021, 09:02 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 7,462
Posted By Stacey
Re: Understanding my BPD diagnosis.

BPD/Bipolar/Anxiety can have a lot of overlapping symptoms so having difficulty separating the two is understandable.

A simple way to distinguish the two is that bipolar often has distinct periods...
Forum: Pets July 23rd 2021, 01:12 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 8,152
Posted By Stacey
Re: Favorite animals?

Hippos, cute but deadly.
Forum: General July 13th 2021, 10:14 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,963
Posted By Stacey
Re: Happy 23 years of TeenHelp!

Happy Birthday TH!

It's crazy to think it's been 23 years. I joined 17 years ago, and I originally came here I think just seeking a community, really, I was struggling with some feelings of what...
Forum: Adulting July 5th 2021, 11:20 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,115
Posted By Stacey
Re: What are your favourite house plants?

My house is ill-equipped for plants, so I typically bring them to my office as it has diffuse, natural light that plants love. I've received a few as gifts in the last year, a peperomia and 2 small...
Forum: Fashion and Style July 5th 2021, 11:17 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,091
Posted By Stacey
Re: Leggings

I was always a jeans person, hated legginings. Then, my chronic pain got worse and I was diagnosed with Hypermobility and now I wear light compression (active wear) Leggings 90% of the time. Part of...
Forum: LGBTQ+, Sexuality and Gender Identity July 5th 2021, 11:12 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 7,447
Posted By Stacey
Re: Gender identity - is there a word for this?

As Kate said, while gender is such a spectrum and even within "labels" of gender identity it can mean different things for different people, what seems to fit most with what you're expressing is...
Forum: Mental Health June 26th 2021, 03:27 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 7,908
Posted By Stacey
Re: Got me worked up

I think your feelings are totally valid. Some of the things you mentioned like the use of "uncomfy" and "being really smiley" can come across as infantilizing as they are informal especially they are...
Forum: Relationships and Dating June 26th 2021, 03:22 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 7,735
Posted By Stacey
Re: Want VS need

Relationships for me have always been more of a want than a need. I'm quite happy being single/on my own, I've always been incredibly independent and even when I'm in a relationship, my partner has...
Forum: Anxiety and Stress June 15th 2021, 02:41 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,183
Posted By Stacey
Re: Needle phobia

I also hate needles, I'm sure it's different everywhere but for me, both places I had my shots done didn't take the vaccine out of storage until they were ready to give it to me. So, I simply asked...
Forum: Food and Recipes June 14th 2021, 10:41 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 8,516
Posted By Stacey
Re: Milk preferences

I don't really have much milk or dairy and I haven't since I was young but in my coffee and baking I typically used almond or oat.
Forum: Mental Health June 9th 2021, 04:33 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 8,468
Posted By Stacey
Re: What to talk about in therapy

Like Eli mentioned, I usually keep a list of things that have come up for me between sessions - important events, difficult feelings, etc - anything that may be helpful to discuss with my therapist. ...
Forum: Sex and Puberty June 9th 2021, 04:28 PM
Replies: 2
Female Advice Preferred: Help please, thank you.
Views: 7,729
Posted By Stacey
Re: Help please, thank you.

Hi there,

It's perfectly healthy to be exploring your own body in this way. Your experiences with sex will be unique to you so none of us can tell you anything for sure, nor are we able to...
Forum: Relationships and Dating May 31st 2021, 02:49 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 8,082
Posted By Stacey
Re: I don't know what to do about this relationship

Hi Eli,

When reading this, here are the things that stand out to me as red flags. Yes, the not contacting you for 2 weeks thing warrants some frustration, but as you've said you did not discuss...
Forum: Mental Health May 14th 2021, 01:12 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 8,668
Posted By Stacey
Re: Red flags in therapists

Green Flags:
They are respectful of who you are and how you identify.
You don't need to constantly re-explain things.
They're open to feedback.
When they challenge you on occasion, it's not...
Forum: Neurodiversity May 7th 2021, 10:38 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,616
Posted By Stacey
Re: Help advocating for myself with ADHD

I'm sorry to hear that Eli, that's very frustrating but unfortunately not an uncommon problem in the diagnosis of ADHD, especially in adults. Unfortunately, the biases about ADHD that became...
Forum: Drugs, Alcohol and Addiction May 5th 2021, 04:11 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 7,706
Posted By Stacey
Re: Not sure if this is the right place... does weed react badly with opiods?

Hello,
As everyone has mentioned, we are volunteers and cannot give medical advice. However, my education is in Addictions and Substance Use.

To my knowledge, there are no negative interactions...
Forum: Friends and Family May 4th 2021, 02:33 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 9,143
Posted By Stacey
Re: I feel like they have forgotten me

Hi Scout,
I'm sorry to hear you are feeling that way. It's always hard and tricky to navigate friendships especially in a work setting, I know I've definitely dealt with this myself.

As Hollie...
Forum: Announcements May 4th 2021, 02:20 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,643
Posted By Stacey
Re: LINKUp for longer term mentoring.

Excited about this new feature!
Forum: Neurodiversity May 2nd 2021, 11:03 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,616
Posted By Stacey
Re: Help advocating for myself with ADHD

Hey Eli,
Everything that Charlie said I agree with. I actually just went through this with my partner. I was noticing behaviours with him that were frustrating for both him and me and recommended...
Forum: Neurodiversity April 30th 2021, 10:18 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,642
Posted By Stacey
Re: Executive dysfunction

I personally don't struggle with this but my boyfriend has ADHD and it's common for those with ADHD to struggle with executive dysfunction.

The Happiness Trap by Russ Harris is a great book to...
Forum: Education and Careers April 21st 2021, 11:19 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,711
Posted By Stacey
Re: Struggling to cope

Hi Hollie,
How you're feeling is totally valid. Even without COVID it's difficult to manage a practice like that. I work at a chiropractic clinic so I imagine we have a lot of overlap in what we...
Forum: Current Events and Debates April 18th 2021, 04:40 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 8,353
Posted By Stacey
Re: Healthcare Petition

Yep! Hello neighbour haha.
Forum: Work, Studying and Learning April 18th 2021, 04:35 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,685
Posted By Stacey
Re: Work, internship and self care

I'll be in the same situation as you when I'm in grad school next year, so I'm interested to see what others say. However, I have a bit of experience with this in the sense that, up until about 2019...
Forum: Anxiety and Stress April 18th 2021, 04:26 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,524
Posted By Stacey
Re: Phone anxiety

I still have phone anxiety but not to the same degree as it was growing up. The biggest factor is that I started a job at an integrative health clinic after university as the clinic manager. That...
Forum: Current Events and Debates April 18th 2021, 04:19 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 8,353
Posted By Stacey
Re: Healthcare Petition

Signed, happy to help. Even happier to help when I found out we're from the same community! haha.
Forum: Work, Studying and Learning April 14th 2021, 01:41 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,622
Posted By Stacey
Re: Adult going back to College

I got my BA (Hons) in Psychology straight out of high school. Followed by a post-grad certificate in Addictions Counselling. I've now been out of formal/university level education for almost 10 years...
Forum: Relationships and Dating April 1st 2021, 11:51 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 8,909
Posted By Stacey
Re: Struggling to feel like I am in a relationship(s)

Hi Garyl,
I can relate to your situation. I was in a long-distance relationship for 4 years in my early twenties and I think the long periods of being apart combined with my already very...
Forum: Drugs, Alcohol and Addiction March 28th 2021, 04:20 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 9,427
Posted By Stacey
Re: Weed dependance

Hi Danni,

First of all, it's great that you've been able to acknowledge that your relationship with weed may be problematic. While weed isn't physically addictive, it can be psychologically...
Forum: Arrivals and Departures March 22nd 2021, 01:00 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,926
Posted By Stacey
Re: Let's try this again..how long has it been?

Welcome back, Jake!
Forum: Friends and Family March 14th 2021, 05:12 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 9,894
Posted By Stacey
Re: Brother intends to get married soon

That's great to hear Sarah!
Forum: Friends and Family March 8th 2021, 12:30 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 9,894
Posted By Stacey
Re: Brother intends to get married soon

That's great Sarah.
When it comes down to it about the wedding in India (if that happens), your comfort level is important. If you're not comfortable travelling for any reason at all, I'm sure that...
Forum: Friends and Family March 7th 2021, 10:49 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 9,894
Posted By Stacey
Re: Brother intends to get married soon

These types of situations can be really difficult. Ultimately, your brother's choices are his own, and you understand that, so this may just be one of those things where he has to learn on his own -...
Forum: Goals and Ambitions March 6th 2021, 07:42 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 7,414
Posted By Stacey
Re: Life progress

Reading this is so lovely and uplifting, thank you for sharing!

Personally, I'm most proud of how much more open and communicative with my feelings, boundaries and needs I am. I think that's the...
Forum: Arrivals and Departures March 6th 2021, 07:21 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,915
Posted By Stacey
Re: Hello, Old Friend.

Hey Rob! Glad to see you're still around! Hope all is well with you too.
Forum: Arrivals and Departures March 4th 2021, 07:56 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,915
Posted By Stacey
Re: Hello, Old Friend.

Thank you!

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Forum: Arrivals and Departures March 4th 2021, 07:56 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,915
Posted By Stacey
Re: Hello, Old Friend.

Thank you! Happy to see familiar usernames, like yours still around. :)

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Forum: Arrivals and Departures March 4th 2021, 04:45 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,127
Posted By Stacey
Re: Nooby noob here

Welcome Lee! Happy to have you here. :)

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Forum: Arrivals and Departures March 4th 2021, 04:44 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,974
Posted By Stacey
Re: Popping in but don't quite think im back

Welcome back Dionna!
I just came back after a long hiatus as well for similar reasons. I first joined in 2004 but was active on here until 2014 so I'm sure we've spoken in passing. It's great to...
Forum: Games and Things March 4th 2021, 04:41 PM
Replies: 381
Views: 17,194
Posted By Stacey
Re: This or that game.

Small gathering.

Forest or beach?

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Forum: Food and Recipes March 4th 2021, 03:19 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 10,112
Posted By Stacey
Re: What foods do you crave around your period?

Chips or ice cream (vegan Ben and Jerry's in particular) and it's incredibly difficult to not eat a whole bag or container at a time.

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Forum: Games and Things March 4th 2021, 01:48 PM
Replies: 5,197
Views: 158,047
Posted By Stacey
Re: What was the last TV Show/Film you watched? :)

The Flight Attendant.

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Forum: Technology, Gamers and Gadgets March 4th 2021, 12:54 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 11,490
Posted By Stacey
Re: What Mobile Games you like to play during CoViD-19

I've loved ScrabbleGo lately and one called Home Design.

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Forum: Arrivals and Departures March 3rd 2021, 11:20 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,915
Posted By Stacey
Re: Hello, Old Friend.

Hi Jen,
We've definitely spoken in the past - I remember your username, either when you joined or on one of my many visits back to the site over the years, but it's been a very long time. Thank you...
Forum: Arrivals and Departures March 3rd 2021, 09:47 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,915
Posted By Stacey
Re: Hello, Old Friend.

Thank you, I've noticed a lot of people that joined back in my day stuck around. It's nice to see. :)
Forum: Games and Things March 3rd 2021, 04:24 PM
Replies: 381
Views: 17,194
Posted By Stacey
Re: This or that game.

Fruit.
Streaming Music or Vinyl/CD?
Forum: Books and Literature March 3rd 2021, 04:21 PM
Replies: 1,060
Views: 63,327
Posted By Stacey
Re: What are you reading now?

I'm reading:
Group: How One Therapist and a Circle of Strangers Saved My Life by Christie Tate
and/
The Devil and the Dark Water by Stuart Turton.
Forum: Arrivals and Departures March 3rd 2021, 04:08 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,915
Posted By Stacey
Smile Hello, Old Friend.

Well hello old friend, it's been a while.

I'm Stacey, I've been on this site off and on since 2004 - 17 years (wow, I'm old). I've always popped in every once in a while over the years since I...
Forum: Anxiety and Stress March 16th 2014, 06:21 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,063
Posted By Stacey
Re: anxiety sucks

Hi there,
This can be a little tricky and tends to be a lot of trial and error for people. To start, I always recommend, and personally always turn to The Anxiety and Phobia Workbook it teaches you...
Forum: Drugs, Alcohol and Addiction July 16th 2013, 12:07 AM
Replies: 9
Triggering: Alcohol.
Views: 5,921
Posted By Stacey
Re: Alcohol.

It's great you've notified people who are trying to help you. The website I offered you had a phone number, and if you are really that unsure about attending a meeting just calling the helpline may...
Forum: Drugs, Alcohol and Addiction July 14th 2013, 10:51 PM
Replies: 9
Triggering: Alcohol.
Views: 5,921
Posted By Stacey
Re: Alcohol.

There are people who attend meetings that haven't been diagnosed as full-fledge alcoholics and there are many that use the meetings as a source of information. These groups are very open to having...
Forum: Drugs, Alcohol and Addiction July 14th 2013, 01:37 AM
Replies: 9
Triggering: Alcohol.
Views: 5,921
Posted By Stacey
Re: Alcohol.

I agree with what people have said above. It's amazing that you've recognized that this is a problem. As others have suggested try and tell people you trust (that aren't a part of the problem) like...
Forum: Games and Things June 23rd 2013, 04:13 AM
Replies: 5,197
Views: 158,047
Posted By Stacey
Re: What was the last TV Show/Film you watched? :)

Currently watching all 6 episodes of Vicious. SO GOOD.
Forum: Tattoos and Piercings May 26th 2013, 05:57 PM
Replies: 171
Views: 116,274
Posted By Stacey
Re: The Post your Tattoos and Piercings picture thread.

I don't have any actual photos of my tattoo but you can kind of see it here. It's a whisk.
Forum: Games and Things May 25th 2013, 08:34 PM
Replies: 4,871
Views: 147,660
Posted By Stacey
Re: What are you craving?

I don't eat junk food often but i've been CRAVING Doritos like nothing else for the last few weeks.
Forum: Games and Things May 25th 2013, 08:33 PM
Replies: 5,197
Views: 158,047
Posted By Stacey
Re: What was the last TV Show/Film you watched? :)

I just finished up both seasons of Sherlock and now I'm rewatching Veronica Mars for the 5th or 6th time.
Forum: Books and Literature May 25th 2013, 08:32 PM
Replies: 2,009
Views: 96,749
Posted By Stacey
Re: What I'm reading now.

I started A Casual Vacancy by J.K. Rowling a while ago, but for some reason it's taking me longer than usual to get through.
Forum: Games and Things May 24th 2013, 12:20 AM
Replies: 1,990
Views: 56,946
Posted By Stacey
Re: What are you drinking ?

An extra-hot caramel latte...with a big bottle of water on the side. I always have water, even if i'm drinking something else.
Forum: General Health May 23rd 2013, 01:19 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,923
Posted By Stacey
Re: My anti-anxiety medication.

I would give it a few weeks. While I haven't been on Paxil, i've been on Effexor, Klonopin, and Zoloft for my anxiety. I found that on all of these had the problem of intensifying as you said, my...
Forum: Drugs, Alcohol and Addiction February 10th 2011, 05:52 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,619
Posted By Stacey
Re: Exercise Addiction

Excessive exercising is a form of an eating disorder that often goes hand in hand with obsessive compulsive disorder. Some signs include feeling like you don't want to exercise anymore but feeling...
Forum: Food and Recipes October 12th 2010, 08:20 PM
Replies: 5,337
Views: 193,703
Posted By Stacey
Re: What's for dinner?

Honey Garlic Chicken with wild rice.
Forum: General Health October 9th 2010, 03:45 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,111
Posted By Stacey
Re: Medication?

Like others have said, once you have found the right medication and the right dosage you should never have any feelings of being numb, or anything like that. I personally started taking...
Forum: Games and Things September 6th 2010, 01:48 AM
Replies: 350
Views: 10,132
Posted By Stacey
Re: If you had to chose?

Tough one, but lets go with comedy/romance, but with more comedy than romance. :P

In terms of era,

the 50's or the 80's?
Forum: Music September 6th 2010, 01:45 AM
Replies: 1,888
Views: 36,512
Posted By Stacey
Re: Have you heard of the artist/band above?

Yes.

Dead and Divine?
Forum: Music August 24th 2010, 08:41 PM
Replies: 1,888
Views: 36,512
Posted By Stacey
Re: Have you heard of the artist/band above?

Yes.

Neon Trees?
Forum: Books and Literature April 9th 2010, 01:42 AM
Replies: 2,009
Views: 96,749
Posted By Stacey
Re: What I'm reading now.

I Am Ozzy - Ozzy Osbourne.
Forum: Drugs, Alcohol and Addiction April 1st 2010, 02:18 AM
Replies: 9
Female Advice Preferred: Sex Addiction!
Views: 3,500
Posted By Stacey
Re: Sex Addiction!

Ryan does have a valid point with it POSSIBLY being an issue with hormones, however, if you are concerned all the other advice still remains valid as there is apparently a bipolar aspect to it (as...
Forum: Drugs, Alcohol and Addiction March 31st 2010, 04:11 PM
Replies: 9
Female Advice Preferred: Sex Addiction!
Views: 3,500
Posted By Stacey
Re: Sex Addiction!

Once again, counseling would be beneficial but there is also the option of a group meeting. Much like AA or NA, sex addiction also has a group and they're often in most major cities. SAA's website is...
Forum: General Health March 25th 2010, 04:18 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,893
Posted By Stacey
Re: Medication Issues?

I'm not a doctor or pharmacist so I'm not sure about this but I don't think it's the mix of medication as much as you experiencing a side effect of one of them. I know anxiety/muscle relaxants often...
Forum: Mental Health March 22nd 2010, 05:25 PM
Replies: 372
Views: 32,219
Posted By Stacey
Re: Do you have a mental illness?

Recently diagnosed with Generalized Anxiety Disorder.
Forum: Pets March 2nd 2010, 12:04 AM
Replies: 272
Views: 34,211
Posted By Stacey
Re: Post pictures of your pets!

http://img691.imageshack.us/i/001jsy.jpg/http://img189.imageshack.us/img189/8382/001mvo.jpg
Mo.

http://img684.imageshack.us/i/016tu.jpg/http://img696.imageshack.us/img696/344/016wij.jpg
Sushi.
...
Forum: Games and Things November 6th 2009, 03:06 AM
Replies: 4,871
Views: 147,660
Posted By Stacey
Re: What are you craving

French Toast and maple syrup.
Forum: Tattoos and Piercings May 17th 2009, 03:49 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,800
Posted By Stacey
Re: question about tattoo dye

Red tattoo dye is known to carry the highest risk of allergic reactions amongst all dyes. In some cases, depending on the choice of ink at a particular tattoo shop certain dyes present in foods may...
Forum: Books and Literature April 19th 2009, 09:37 PM
Replies: 2,009
Views: 96,749
Posted By Stacey
Re: What I'm reading now.

Fruit: A novel about a boy and his nipples by Brian Francis
Forum: Books and Literature March 13th 2009, 08:20 PM
Replies: 2,009
Views: 96,749
Posted By Stacey
Re: What I'm reading now.

Tao Teh Ching- Lao Tzu
Forum: General Health March 10th 2009, 01:48 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,008
Posted By Stacey
Re: Panic Attacks and Medication

A relative of mine was taking Lexapro for anxiety but had to stop as it was giving her horrible migraines, once she stopped the Lexapro she found that the following week she had an increase in her...
Forum: Games and Things February 24th 2009, 12:26 AM
Replies: 2,893
Views: 88,163
Posted By Stacey
Re: Rate the Avatar and Signature Thread

av-5
sig- 7
Forum: Games and Things February 23rd 2009, 12:54 AM
Replies: 9,935
Views: 273,320
Posted By Stacey
re: Count to 50 Before a CMod, SMod, or Admin posts.

sixxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Forum: Games and Things February 23rd 2009, 12:52 AM
Replies: 2,893
Views: 88,163
Posted By Stacey
Re: Rate the Avatar and Signature Thread

av- 8
sig- 6
Forum: Games and Things February 22nd 2009, 09:34 PM
Replies: 9,935
Views: 273,320
Posted By Stacey
re: Count to 50 Before a CMod, SMod, or Admin posts.

nineteeeeen
Forum: Games and Things February 22nd 2009, 09:30 PM
Replies: 9,935
Views: 273,320
Posted By Stacey
re: Count to 50 Before a CMod, SMod, or Admin posts.

13...
adfsfgaf
Forum: Games and Things February 22nd 2009, 09:28 PM
Replies: 2,893
Views: 88,163
Posted By Stacey
Re: Rate the Avatar and Signature Thread

av- 7
sig-7.5
Forum: Games and Things February 22nd 2009, 09:27 PM
Replies: 9,935
Views: 273,320
Posted By Stacey
re: Count to 50 Before a CMod, SMod, or Admin posts.

teeeeeeeen

:):)
Forum: Games and Things February 21st 2009, 05:40 PM
Replies: 2,893
Views: 88,163
Posted By Stacey
Re: Rate the Avatar and Signature Thread

Av 6
Sig 7
Forum: Games and Things February 21st 2009, 01:51 AM
Replies: 9,935
Views: 273,320
Posted By Stacey
Re: Count to 50 Before a Moderator or Administrator posts.

Zero.

lalalala :D
Forum: Pregnancy and Childcare February 18th 2009, 09:32 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 940
Posted By Stacey
Re: Birth control vs. pregnant

Question Answered, thread closed.
Forum: Books and Literature February 17th 2009, 07:53 PM
Replies: 2,009
Views: 96,749
Posted By Stacey
Re: What I'm reading now.

Junk by Melvin Burgess as well as Tao Teh Ching by Lao Tzu
Forum: Games and Things February 16th 2009, 05:56 PM
Replies: 2,893
Views: 88,163
Posted By Stacey
Re: Rate the Avatar and Signature Thread

Av: 7
Sig: 8
Forum: Good Days! February 4th 2009, 04:34 PM
Replies: 531
Views: 21,087
Posted By Stacey
Re: The Official Good Things About Your Day thread

I got accepted into one of the universities I applied to.
I finally got a job, especially in this economy!
Forum: Games and Things January 26th 2009, 01:23 PM
Replies: 2,893
Views: 88,163
Posted By Stacey
Re: Rate the Avatar and Signature Thread

Av- 9
Sig- 6
Forum: Games and Things January 25th 2009, 04:15 PM
Replies: 2,893
Views: 88,163
Posted By Stacey
Re: Rate the Avatar and Signature Thread

av & sig- 7
I'm not really a fan of the Used anymore.
Forum: Games and Things January 25th 2009, 12:18 PM
Replies: 2,893
Views: 88,163
Posted By Stacey
Re: Rate the Avatar and Signature Thread

Av- 8
Sig- 7
Forum: Games and Things January 24th 2009, 11:05 PM
Replies: 2,893
Views: 88,163
Posted By Stacey
Re: Rate the Avatar and Signature Thread

Av & Sig - 8
Forum: Games and Things January 24th 2009, 09:08 PM
Replies: 2,893
Views: 88,163
Posted By Stacey
Re: Rate the Avatar and Signature Thread

Av- 4
Sig- 7
Forum: Games and Things January 24th 2009, 08:14 PM
Replies: 2,893
Views: 88,163
Posted By Stacey
Re: Rate the Avatar and Signature Thread

Av- 8
Sig - 9
Forum: Games and Things January 23rd 2009, 11:31 PM
Replies: 2,893
Views: 88,163
Posted By Stacey
Re: Rate the Avatar and Signature Thread

Avatar- 9, it's cute.
Sig- 5
Forum: Music January 23rd 2009, 01:18 PM
Replies: 6,435
Views: 143,049
Posted By Stacey
Re: What are you listening to?

Drummer- Coconut Records
Forum: Music January 16th 2009, 04:53 PM
Replies: 420
Views: 32,546
Posted By Stacey
Re: Favorite band/singer/song thread!

My Favourite band is Coconut Records.
My Favourite singer is Christina Aguilera
My Favourite song is Weighty Gost, both the cover by Land of Talk, as well as the original by Wintersleep.
Forum: Books and Literature January 16th 2009, 04:51 PM
Replies: 2,009
Views: 96,749
Posted By Stacey
Re: What I'm reading now.

I'm reading Animal Farm at the moment. :)
Forum: Chit-Chat January 14th 2009, 05:26 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 75,777
Posted By Stacey
Re: Top 5

If I were a lesbian, I'd definatly love any of these ;)
1. Christina Aguilera
2. Megan Fox
3. Ellen Page
4. Amanda Bynes
5. Kiera Knightley
and an extra one for good luck :P
6. Kat Dennings.
Forum: Books and Literature January 12th 2009, 11:40 AM
Replies: 2,009
Views: 96,749
Posted By Stacey
Re: What I'm reading now.

Thirteen Reasons Why- Jay Asher.
Forum: Games and Things January 9th 2009, 06:46 AM
Replies: 2,893
Views: 88,163
Posted By Stacey
Re: Rate the Avatar and Signature Thread

Av- 7
Sig- 7
Forum: Games and Things January 9th 2009, 06:44 AM
Replies: 450
Views: 12,916
Posted By Stacey
Re: Have You Ever?

NO! That would be like eating my pets, considering I have 3 guinea pigs.
Have you ever won a contest from a radio station?
Forum: Games and Things January 9th 2009, 06:42 AM
Replies: 4,729
Views: 85,670
Posted By Stacey
Re: The Person Below Me!

True.
TPBM is listening to the radio.
Forum: LGBTQ+, Sexuality and Gender Identity January 9th 2009, 06:34 AM
Replies: 882
Views: 91,101
Posted By Stacey
Re: What is your sexuality and gender identity? - Volume 3.

Female, Straight.
Forum: Games and Things January 8th 2009, 08:42 PM
Replies: 450
Views: 12,916
Posted By Stacey
Re: Have You Ever?

No.
Have you ever made a new years resolution and actually followed through with it?
Forum: Games and Things January 8th 2009, 08:38 PM
Replies: 719
Views: 17,991
Posted By Stacey
Re: Word Association Game

Yummy- Apple
Forum: Games and Things January 8th 2009, 05:54 PM
Replies: 450
Views: 12,916
Posted By Stacey
Re: Have You Ever?

No.
Have you ever spent a weekend watching a maraton of one show?
Forum: Games and Things January 7th 2009, 03:38 PM
Replies: 451
Views: 66,925
Posted By Stacey
Re: Post Your Picture Thread!

http://img443.imageshack.us/img443/1073/img0341nd8.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img443.imageshack.us/img443/4569/n50528547046223884233jn2.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
Forum: Games and Things January 6th 2009, 06:16 PM
Replies: 4,729
Views: 85,670
Posted By Stacey
True. TPBM likes iced tea.

True.
TPBM likes iced tea.
Forum: Games and Things January 6th 2009, 02:09 PM
Replies: 4,729
Views: 85,670
Posted By Stacey
False. TPBM like the Ellen Degeneres Show.

False.
TPBM like the Ellen Degeneres Show.
Forum: Birthdays! January 6th 2009, 07:34 AM
Replies: 420
Views: 50,252
Posted By Stacey
February 8th, for me! :)

February 8th, for me! :)
Forum: Games and Things January 6th 2009, 07:32 AM
Replies: 164
Views: 7,360
Posted By Stacey
I'm Stacey, Formerly BrokenInsanity. Oh how...

I'm Stacey,
Formerly BrokenInsanity.
Oh how grateful I am to rid myself of that username! :P
Forum: Games and Things January 5th 2009, 09:51 PM
Replies: 4,729
Views: 85,670
Posted By Stacey
True, TPBM is excited it's a new year!

True, TPBM is excited it's a new year!
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