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

Tracy,
You are very brave. Thank you so much for sharing your story. You are not alone. I have had many of the same things experiences, but through different circumstances. I am sending a hug your way. I am going to listen to your story again.

Bigeekgirl- thanks for the reply. Been out of touch for awhile. The podcast became too triggering and took a break. The friends I referred to have been pretty much out of my life for over 20 years.We have gone in opposite directions in way of life and beliefs. It's hard to make new friends, especial...

Pats meh on the back as well. That sounds like a good idea on the whole...lol But....

It seems a bit much when you read it..but there have been many times those thoughts have been "true" for me.

Fargin- Thanks for the welcome. I will keep that under advisement.

Bigeekgirl- Thanks, good to know, nice that there is not much troll action. Today I realized I am feeling emotionally pretty raw. I have been listening to the cast in a marathon fashion. I need to take a little time off, I have heard 4 or 5 in the last few days. Lol I will continue to hang around he...

Cinnamon- Very insightful and thoughtful questions. I appreciate that. I was angry with her, for letting me down with the same old bs. When I replied to her attempts to reach out, we talked about isolation, but didn't get into what happened with us. My anger and resentment stemmed from the fact that...

Herself- I thank you for your reply and support. It's really nice to vent and be validated. I hope you and your friend can move forward, although in my experience I have had many friends whose lives have went in unexpected directions. We still care for each other, but are distant. I am happy we have...

I have been struggling with my weight nearly all of my life. I am bulimic, off and on. I would do anything to be thin. Except eat right and exercise, of course. I lost 30 pounds in 30 days when i found out my bf was cheating on me. I had in in a very dark depression for years and let myself go. I wa...

I decided a little over a week ago to come out of seclusion and reconnect with a friend. I have some acquaintances at work. I have my son's, who I love dearly, but it seems our relationships are superficial. I am afraid to talk to them about deep subjects. It is awkward for me and them. My bf and I ...