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

Thanks for your comments. I know other people have had similar experiences. It's hard to quit when you need the money, and it's even harder when you are married. I have just started going to codependents anonymous meetings and I will see where that takes me. Thanks for understanding.

Let's face it. Not all narcissists are males who beat the shit out of thier wives and children. Sometimes the wife has NPD and often the husband is the one who takes on the co dependant role. Everyone raved about how funny that movie "The Hangover" is, but I couldn't enjoy it. Early in the...

Thanks for posting a little about yourself. I hope that you can find some relief from the depression. I'm sure your health problems are contributing. Please keep in mind that millions of people face the same troubles you do, and things can get better.

Listen to all of them! Haha. Actually I personally found the co narcissism episode to be really an eye opener for me. I think it's #131.

Hi Vanessa! I can relate. I used to have secrets that I thought I'd take to my grave. The idea of sharing my fears, shame, and self hatred with anyone was terrifying! In truth, it was not as hard as I thought. Looking back, it all seems silly now. What the hell was I so worried about? Find a good th...

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Thanks guys. Great to be here.

I have pretty much spent my whole life trying to figure out why other people seem to be able to live a normal life, but I can't. They can get up for work, face their challenges, and seem to get along without too much trouble. I can't do that. I have tried everything. I tried medications, therapy, bo...