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

I agree, RyanN, with you about the intention thing. Of course, we can unintentionally harm other people. About the "sharer" I'm not sure how another person can have perspective about someone else's life experiences, but it's true I didn't agree with that person's approach. If I have uninte...

Thanks, manuel_moe_g. I appreciate that. Hang in there with your stuff.

Hi, I've been on Paxil for about 8 years for depression and anxiety. I'm down to 10ml/day and I wonder if it's doing anything. Not ready to step up and not sure going off is prudent. Anyway, to answer your question, I didn't experience those particular side effects. I've heard of the yawning though....

Just finished listening to this podcast. Wow, it had my name written all over it (well, not literally, of course.) * The advice about "Worry less" -- oh the time I've wasted worrying! I could have learned at least another language in the time I've spent. * "Freezing" (not being a...

Hi, just listened to the podcast yesterday. Bravo, Paul! So moving how you shared your very difficult and painful story. I felt my own shame from 30 years ago creeping in just listening, but it was good to know it was just a faded, distant memory of shame. Also, Dr. Zucker's practical advice on ther...

Woo wee...intense indeed. I agree with other people who posted that Paul did a great job. I too hope that Mike will be OK. There were moments when I could hear that kid inside him that had a messed up childhood who's wondering what the hell is going on.

Hmm...or did you conquer melatonin?

I couldn't find another topic for Michaela Watkins, so I created one. Hope that's OK! I wanted to mention how much I related to her story relating to "love addiction." I've heard of that term and always felt it sounded so sensational and bad self-help booky, but I totally get it now. No wo...