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

I'd say try to just focus on being effective and living in a good way. The diagnosis isn't that important and can make you go crazy, I know that it use to for me and every doctor has a different opinion.

Welcome!

I am glad that you have come so far but it is true, you have to keep moving forward. You might always have depressive bouts every once in a while throughout your life but you seem to be able to handle them pretty well.

You are in a great place to share your struggles.

That is true that you have to do it but it can be done. Just one step at a time. It takes a lot of work but you can do it : D. You will fall a bunch but just keep moving forward .

Thank you for stopping by Ethan.

I think addiction is being compelled to do something that if you tried to stop you have an extremely difficult time because your body compels you to pursue your addiction.

You're welcome. I am glad you are feeling better. A few kind words can go a long way!

Welcome to the forum. I suppose a mental illness forum might be the place to overshare. I hope you can find it useful and we are all here for you. Sharing what bothers you can be really helpful : D.

I'm glad you decided to post and that the podcast has been helpful. I know the podcast has helped me a lot. I'm sorry that you went through the abuse that you did. I'm glad you realized that it is an illness. You are not anxiety, you have it. : D

Keep on doing the good work : D.

Keep up the good work. You have been through a lot. You will probably "fail" a bunch in the future but all that matters is that you keep getting up and trying to learn from your mistakes. Things do get better even if it is slowly. : D

You're welcome. I hope it works out. Yeah therapy can be really draining and it can be a long process, but stick with it. Over time it usually helps most people. I know it has for me. Good luck.

That sounds tough man. My heart goes out to you. I hope the talks with the professional help. Do you have any hobbies that you can do during your days?