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

Ugghhh... I can so relate to this. It often feels as if none of my natural gifts are applicable to our modern world. Money matters and time management are the worst, most stress-inducing concepts to me. I cringe whenever I hear or read the words "time management" or "efficiency."...

anonymoose88 --Thanks for sharing the transcript. I share your trepidation. I can't wait to be employed again so I can continue with therapy. I can't afford it now after being unemployed for 2 years. manuel_moe_g -- I think that it's great that you can share. One of my fears is that it's already fla...

I am not really sure how much it helps. I tried it last year. November through February is usually very difficult for me. I think if you can get on a regular sleep schedule it can be really helpful. Mine would come on in the morning and i would just pull the covers over my head. I would give it a sh...

For me, it is something to look forward to in the morning and usually helps me get out of bed. It's also something to be wary of, because anxiety disorders and insomnia can go hand-in-hand with depression. I think moderation is key, and I wouldn't drink caffeine more than six hours after waking up. ...

Any one else struggling with whether or not they should share their experience with others? And if so, with whom?

As many of us know, TED talks are great, and one recently surfaced that deals with depression. In it, stand-up comic Kevin Breel discusses his own experience with depression and encourages us to do the same. Please don't misunderstand, because I do not mean to equate being gay or trans-gender with m...