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

There's not a damned thing to be depressed about when it comes to American life. Not a damned thing. That's when you know it's depression. When you don't have anything to be depressed about yet you still are. I'm really happy for you Kured - it's inspirational to hear that someone has found themsel...

Hello INever, nice to meet you. *waves*

Hi Kristin! My name is Seb. I know, you would never guess that from the username.

*waves*

Great blog, too.

Hello WW!

Nice to meet you. Welcome to the forums. I'm off to read your blog right now. I'm a sucker for a good plug. Um.. despite my avatar that's not a euphemism.

Hello LaiLaiGirl! You're never too old to make friends. Well I hope not - otherwise I'm screwed. Welcome to the forums! You'll be happy to know many of us here know that feeling of isolation well and understand completely where you're coming from. I like to draw my curtains and stay indoors all week...

Hi Andy, great to meet you. Look forward to chatting more on the boards. Or when you're bored. Or eating boar. Or something.

Wow, I used to be so awkward at this introduction stuff, just look at me now! *giggle snorts and runs off*

Thanks for asking about this, BecomingKind! Unfortunately I don't have any suggestions but am very happy for recommendations. Sleeper, Striving episode 24 is something I have a problem with so thank you! *hugs for all*

walklikeanegyptian, I'm so happy to hear that. And do you know what's so awesome? I've had a lowwwwww brain weekend and reading your reply put a smile on my face, gave me a lovely little feeling in my heart and made my eyes well up in the nicest way. You taking the time to write that helped me immen...

My heart goes out to you, WLAE (I hope you don't mind the abbreviation!). Of course you miss the dog - it's one of those horrible things that comes from having a kind heart. It allows you to feel love so strongly and to give it freely in abundance, but the flip side of that means that hurt and longi...

I remain unconvinced.