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

oh man, you can't understand how great that is to hear. I guess I just find immense comfort in finding someone (besides my significant other who is also dealing with a meth addict father/broken home) that HEARS me. I suppose I hide my problems well to others, but it's SO freeing to not have to have ...

Thank you so much for sharing your story! Welcome Your post was not too long...some people have been through more than others, and some have been through different issues (maybe some would consider "less" devastating) but are still plagued similar emotional trauma. As Paul would say, "...

Wow, I didn't realize there were therapists that conducted sessions in that way. I'm also new, and touch on considering therapy in my introduction. This would just crush me. I would like to receive open arms, and a certain amount of respect (especially on a first visit) I suppose for now, while I se...

^ Why thank you! For the record, I don't bite either

Hello Everyone! I love the podcast, and it has helped me realize I am not exaggerating or making up my problems.I was raised by a bipolar father and an enabling mother. To be honest, my Dad acted more like a little brother than a father. If he wanted my attention he would purposely aggravate me unti...