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

I'm in the process of finding another psychiatrist. When I do find one that is right for me, I'm definitely voicing my concerns about Cymbalta. I don't want a quick fix for a problem I've had for 20+ years.

I got the DM, and it definitely meant a lot to me. I sent a reply (I forgot to include a subject heading). Thanks again.

Thanks Paul!

I can already say that a number of forum members have helped tremendously. 'dare i say it' referred me to the Ronnie Schiller episode, and it had such a profound impact on me. I've listened to a lot of podcasts, but yours is the first to help me in ways I thought lost to me. Thank you.

I actually agree with both of you. I believe that I do have to forgive others, and let it go, and in turn forgive myself for the self-imposed abuse. Forgiveness is something I was never taught (vindictive behavior was taught in my family), so it's a thing I'll have to learn on my own. The fact that ...

That clip made my day. It's been a very awful week. I don't really believe in souls, but I do agree with you on some level. My psyche is just fucked up and broken right now, and I only feel anger or sadness, so I take it out on myself. I can't take it out on anyone else, because I'll go to jail. I'm...

I'm so glad that you've come to the right place

Speaking about what you're going through really does help, and it's good to have forums like this. There's no judgment; only support.

BecomingKind, I appreciate your taking the time to send an in-depth reply. I really don't want to poo-poo on what you've written, however I do have to tell you that most of your reply is for a relatively healthy person. Everyone has insecurities. Everyone has a mask. And eating and exercising is &qu...

Hey there, I saw your reply to one of my posts, and I really wanted to read a bit of your story. You said we sound similar, and I have to agree. I'm kind of still in denial about this anorexia thing (because I'm still chubby), but I do consider it a "we". Bulimia was definitely a "we&...

I agree.

I had a really bad experience on Monday, and it left me feeling awful until today. When I go out, men I meet have a habit of thinking I'm a whore. And when I tell them otherwise, they get mean. I've just realized that it's NOT me! I thought for the longest time that it was my lot in life to turn the...