YOU ARE NOT ALONE - A companion online community discussion board for The Mental Illness Happy Hour podcast with Paul Gilmartin

Hi again. I wanted to say that I told my girlfriend yesterday about my relapse, and it was better than I could have hoped. I thought I was trying to protect her by not talking about it, and I think that's still partially true, but it feels like I was trying to protect myself from rejection too. She ...

Thank you everyone for being here, it means the world to be heard without judgement and to in turn hear what's happening in your lives. Books are my thing. I love to read but noticed I was unable to hold attention so started to listen to them instead and noticed my selections were based on experienc...

It's been a while since I last wrote anything on here. I'm turning to this place because some addictive habits have been flaring up and I don't really know how to explain them to people in my life, as much as I'd like to. A general overview of my life these days finds it pretty bright -- I'm still i...

I know this is an older post but it gave me much comfort to read. I am glad not to be the only one feeling a disconnect, especially as an lgbt person. Would love an update if you have the time/energy!

Hello hello, I hope the new year is being gentle on you all so far I've started dating a person I've loved from afar for the better part of a year. I am delighted and worried. It's been a while (a year and some change) since I've had a serious relationship and that one ended in some flames as seen i...

Thank you Manuel, Oak, Beany, I didn't really expect how seen I'd feel in getting a response on this. I appreciate your energy. Just writing this all out and seeing other people recognize it did wonders to make me feel less "crazy". I'm trying now to think of moments when our roles feel co...

I went grocery shopping with my mother today and for some reason this brought up a million feelings that I can't find words for. I'm troubled. She is a nervous talker and this is the first time we've been alone together in a while, and she couldn't stop talking and I couldn't start. My words felt to...

gonna give this a go: - grateful for rediscovering an old incense stick scent that I burnt a lot during my teen years. Lighting it brings up some non painful nostalgia. - grateful for my siblings. Tomorrow is my birthday and even though we're far apart they've planned a minecraft hosted party for me...

Snoringdog, Rivergirl, Maeve, Thank you all so much for taking the time to respond. It means the world to me that there's anyone out there who cares about what's happening in my speck of a life. Things are better, I think. I found legal representation through the local tenant's union and I think I'm...

This is my first post on here. I'm not entirely sure how this place works but I've always found great comfort in the podcast and hoped that the people around it could maybe offer some comfort in this difficult moment. It's a long long story. I'm 20, in college, gay, broke, young and a little stupid....