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

I have a friend who recently underwent treatment for anorexia and I remember having moments where I envied her self control. As Chel said though, it's not really self control. I go the opposite way, eating when I shouldn't, don't need to, or just cause I'm bored and I rant and rail at myself for doi...

I think fifthsonata has great advice. A counselor can be really helpful, if nothing else as a place to have somewhere safe to vent but also a valuable resource. Thank you for sharing the personal victory. I can only imagine what that must have been like, but I hold trust as a cherished and valued th...

Thanks Serious_Oregon!

I will do my best to be involved. Time and energy are not always in vast supply but I hope I have something of value to give and know there is much here that is of value to learn.

Hugs to you and all.

You're dealing with a huge amount, not just one, but several life upheavals. I know, especially right in a row, that that can get wearying. It sounds like you are taking the right steps to help yourself get through it, but you're right, it will be slow. In the interim reach out to those you know, or...

Hi Jessi,

I entirely agree and hope you are able to share that outlook with others here. Welcome to the forum. I'm newish here too and hope to see you about sharing a laugh here and there.

Hi Floret,

Welcome in and I hope you find the support and connections you are seeking here. I think you may. I understand that desire to be part of a community and from what I have seen of this online one, you have found an excellent place to be.

Hang in there. As Chel said, you're not alone.

Thanks MizLize, and thank to you too Chel. It was great meeting you at the college on Thursday. You've got such a bright smile. =)

Hi forum friends. I don't really know what to put here. I decided to join the forum after meeting a number of other listeners in real life and feeling like it was really neat to make a connection. I liked what I heard about the forum and thought I'd find some time to join in. I have some issues, sam...