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

I think what I am understanding by your response is that, you, like myself, are a people pleaser. I didn't really hear you say anything about what makes you happy or satisfied, just what makes other people feel that way. Your coworkers are fine with you if you're not queer. Your Mom is fine with you...

Hi, Manuel and Weary.
I did it! I've regained my interest. I've started posting again. I'm feeling this, friends! I just gotta keep the momentum!
How are you both? xo

Hello, again, Identity Poltergeist! (We've chatted prior under the Depression topic). You say you're queer, but have a boyfriend? Is part of your identity issue with being bisexual? I am only inquiring because I happen to be a grand ole lesbian with bisexual tendencies. I love men, but could never h...

Thanks for the encouragement, IP! I do have a wonderful family that is also a support system. Unfortunately, we don't all live in the same area, but nonetheless, we are there for one another. My mother is the one taking the brunt of the situation. It is a long drawn-out story that would take a hours...

Howdy, lads and lasses. I've had this disorder since I was in the primary school. I did suffer from sexual abuse and I am pretty sure this was a coping mechanism for me. I have a school picture of me from the 1st grade with absolutely no eyelashes. It's scary to see that picture because it is trigge...

A month or so ago I said I was going to start attempting to post. Maybe I didn't say attempting. Maybe I implied I was actually going to get up the gusto to really play a part. Get in there and reinstate my membership into the MIHH community. Maybe. I didn't. Nevertheless, here I am. I've had a lot ...

Hello, MIHH Brothers and Sisters! It's me. Serious Oregon. Some of you may remember me from, oh, about a year or so ago. Maybe not. That's totally alright and I'm just going to sneak back in, reintroduce myself, and start all over again. As we all know, depression can cause people to isolate. I've h...

Hi, Lilac & all, I think that diet can definitely have an effect on anxiety. I'm noticing a big change in my sleeping since I stopped the sugars I would consume later in the day and started trying to be very aware of not eating at all after 7pm. This may be a minor factor in anxiety, but I'll ta...

Funny. I'm working right now (driving one of my seniors on errands). She's in a shoe store. Told me to go to Starbucks. I am realizing how bad my social anxiety is getting. Can't stand to be around even small groups of people. Ergh. The super sucky thing is I don't even understand where this is comi...

Thanks, weary. Ya know, I've got all the symptoms and the side effects of city life anxiety. Sometimes I feel as though I'm running on ice... :whistle: (anyone, anyone?) I love that the Billy Joel can of worms hath been opened! Brought a smile to my face before I'm off to work. You guys are awesome ...