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

Hey Oak, I have a close friend who finds enjoyment and picking at various parts, especially her toes. While I don't necessarily have those urges, I've heard her share her shame and embarrassment about it many, many times. As long as she isn't causing herself serious damage - who cares right? :) I ma...

Hey ghughes. I'm sorry that I can't relate myself to dealing with a chronic illness, however I have/had a few people in my life dealing with Crohn's/Colitis and see from the outside the toll it takes. Wish I had some words to share, but all I can do is give you props for the strength required to liv...

Was posted after reading Allie Brosh's latest comic at Hyperbole and a Half. Sounds about right.

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Hey fifthsonata, Not sure what I can say here, but I'm more than willing to lend an ear (or eyes I guess) if you want to say anything in a PM you may not be comfortable posting here. You are worth it as a fellow human being to not give up. I could send you pics of my silly cat if that might help. :)...

Hi Jose, I relate to nearly every single word you wrote. I find myself slipping into those same thoughts. I then remind myself that it's all perception and societal expectations to bring me back to an acceptance of where I am in life who and I am as a person. I get really frustrated when people say ...

Do something good/nice/thoughtful/something something positive for someone else purely to share your gratitude? By that I mean, not to do it to feel good, but simply to pass along the feeling? Smile at people you go by during the day? I guess the "pay it forward" idea. Also - are we twins?...

Thanks Shanarchy. My reasons were pretty simple. 1) Hangovers kick my ass - two/three days for one big night out. One night out is NOT worth the pain ;) 2) $$, booze is expensive where I live! Way too expensive 3) My behaviour - I've had way too many regrets the next day, to continue as I was. 4) Al...

I totally know how you feel, and like you I have to remind myself - just cause someone says they're happy doesn't mean they are. One of the reasons I grew to hate Facebook, people putting on these false fronts, not willing to admit it wasn't all sunshine & rainbows. I consider myself extremely l...

Shouldn't have read this at work - barely containing my tears. I am so so sorry your mom behaved the way she did with your pet, must have been devastating. I probably would have lost it on her, had that happened to me. I had my fair share of kitty deaths and my mom was pretty great about it, having ...

Sending some love your way Weary. What YoSaffBridge said was bang on. It does suck and I hope there's someone you can find to lend an ear/helping hand through all of this. Funny how bad shit tends to happen right after rather than before an appointment Reminds me of the dentist. My back teeth would ...