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

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:violin: Hi I'm off work and my short term disability is almost over If I qualify for Long term disability, my income will be cut way down. That is a big "IF" I dont know if I qualify, then it would be back to work otherwise No one knows why i left for sick leave, I dont know if I can real...

Thank you for responding. I totally get what your saying. Problem is I dont go out anywhere, But you already answered that question in your response I feel other than being depressed so boring this has not changed in awhile How to deal, I imagine I will take a look at that book Maybe I can download ...

Hi, I haven't got any friends nearby, my closest friend is far away. I have no money at all, so I can't join Meetup groups & no good support groups here. how to make friends? I'm depressed so what do I do? Kijii, Craigslist , Advertisement ? I could volunteer but who's to say the people will be...

Hi yes74 It sounds rough, I can relate. Free treatment is very limited. I am stuck right now and I an not working so I have nothing to do. Other than sleeping because it all hurts so much. I hate hurting my family though, and if I dont get a handle on thing's and get back to work We will have no mon...

Hi I was just wondering what your definition of friend is, for you, personally. The people you spoke of or most of them are they real friends? they almost sound like acquaintances, and clueless, are they worth it?(other than Jen and Mike very sorry about your loss ) Not that I'm any expert I only ha...

Hello got3f Hope things are better. For me weekends I'm not alone so its better, sorta, weekdays I am alone, so right now it is what it is. I haven't been able to get to appointments I never take care of myself and because I'm not working I feel like a waste I eat junk, drink coffee and smoke, I dea...

Thank you cpa85 and lattejunkie Work IS a source of stress, and I am not handling home and work issues at all well, constant struggle. I am hoping to get free therapy in a short time. I get paid 75% of my salary so it is okay I guess in that sense I do miss it sometimes for sure but right now I feel...

Hello, I have had a nightmare time off and I dont know for sure but is it better to go to work or not? My doctor will be letting me know what he thinks tomorrow I guess, otherwise I pretty much have to go back Tuesday. My issues are depression, confusion about much of life, loneliness, stress, and a...

Hi, It varies month to month but usually I am in a bad state. If i was even on any kind of better eating plan that is out the window that week, i'm soo sleepy, i'm moody, angry, i'm too tired to do anything. Also, "the experts" say you should write down your moods but i haven't actually do...