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

I can relate to what you're going through, I've asked myself and my therapists the same questions regarding my diagnosis and the effectivity of DBT. It is a frustrating type of therapy for anyone,I questioned a lot the therapeutic process too, not letting my big ego give in to all too simplistic min...

Hi Nate23, I've been in the same situation and I feel your pain! My university offered me counselling, I found it unhelpful for the same reasons you did and ended up getting help from a private therapist recommended to me by the university medical centre (I was already on medication). I'd suggest yo...

I was diagnosed with BPD at 20 and have since changed from a "low-functioning" to "high-functioning" sufferer who does not self-harm yet exhibits a lot of BPD traits mentioned in the episode. My BPD story is very common (I have friends who have "recovered" from BPD, i.e...

Hi fellow beautiful listeners! I would like to introduce myself. I found the podcast through the A.V Clubs "Best Podcasts" list during the holidays, first episode I listened to was Maria Bamford's and after that I've been HOOKED. The podcast now feels like a comforting friend for me to cur...