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

Oh, my, this lady is crazy! I'm a dog walker/sitter, and I assure you even with a backyard, they go potty on walks--especially the boy dogs peeing on everything when their is no pee left in their bodies. :lol: I hate when I'm walking one of my doggies and see a neglected doggie. I can't even watch t...

I just want to thank Cody Green for sharing his mom's story. This episode unpacked so much good information that has helped me understand my own mental illness journey. I highly recommend anyone, who has struggled with untreated/undiagnosed mental illness that when the "shit hit the fan" a...

Has anyone of this forum tried undergoing Spravato treatments for untreated depression response? I'd love to hear about your experience.

lg

My husband and I read a book called "The 5 Love Languages" by Gary Chapman. There are quizzes in the back of the book that will give each person their "love language". Once both parties recognize what their partner's love language is and, act on it, the relationship grows stronge...

MM

Thank you for the info on meditation. I'm just not a fan. I exercise, read, and pray a lot.

lg

Update!

I tried the drink by Hiyo. I had three and didn't experience the "float" the company advertises. They didn't taste too bad, low on calories, but too expensive on my dog walking/watching budget. So now, still in search for something else.

lg

SD, I feel the same way about Prozac. It helps, I guess , but I'm learning just to "embrace the suck." I think when people seek help when their experiencing the first warning signs of mental illness, they have a better chance for their brain to adapt. If you let it go and try to control it...

MF

This is the closest smilie of a hug I could find!

lg

https://reviews.webmd.com/vitamins-supplements/ingredientreview-953-ASHWAGANDHA BTW - Have you found that Prozac helps with OCD? SD SD, Thank you for posting this link. I guess I just have to be the human Guinea pig again and try it myself. I'm so sick of trying different supplements, medications, ...

SD,

Happy New Year to you also!

Thanks for the information. I guess I'm just old school and wanted to talk with people who had the experience from an OCD-point-of-view.

lg