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

I think it's because most of the time when I do it feels like it has caused more trouble than it's worth - things don't get solved, really, but days get ruined. That, and not having any close friends for a decade have gotten me out of the habit of discussing anything really personal. I listen way mo...

Hey dear. I'm new to this board too. I know what you mean about being professionally stalled, and wanting your parents to see you succeed before they pass on. (unfortunately, i am in a hell of my own creation there) And I totally feel you about not having the energy to do basic things like habitat m...

I agree. My grandfather committed suicide, and my father found him. No matter how I feel, I couldn't imagine doing that to my kids.

I'm a 42 year old stay-at-home mom of 3 - two teens still at home, one twentysomething out of the nest. I've definitely had issues with low self worth and loneliness all my life, but the in past few years I think I've sunk more into a general haze of depression. I've been to a few counselling sessio...