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

Thanks Cherry_Iceee, fifthsonata, and pattywhack13, I sent you all private messages with responses to what you wrote.

Hey Penny, If you need to vent feel free to message me.

I tend to march to the beat of my own drummer. I'm 29.I have been on and off medication since 2009 when I was diagnosed with Major Depressive Disorder and Social Anxiety. I am back on medication. I am also in therapy and attend a support group. I am finding it hard to be alone lately and it is hard ...

Hi Penny, Your story sounds very similar to mine. I grew up in an immediate family who hides behind narcissism to cover up emotions. I had to set some boundaries with them,so I can start the healing process. For example, I had to call my Mom and tell her that I wasn't going to make it home for the h...