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

Thanks weary, I've been slow to post a reply because I still do not know what to do. The answer is descending slowly upon me like a wool blanket, uncomfortably itchy and too warm. I've got depression, anxiety and self-esteem obstacles, you know, shit I need to work on. And I'm addressing my things n...

Hi JSDarwen, I'm afraid this reply will be brief, because I do not have any answers. I just wanted to tell you that you are not alone in this struggle, I may be across the pond from you, but I am in there with you. When getting up in the morning and combing your hair before leaving th house is a tru...

Hi ghostmouse, I hope this forum gives you some comfort in that you are not alone in your struggles. As a new member myself, I found it helpful to look at posts by others with similar situations to mine. Other than that I can just offer you my eyes. I read your words and my heart relates to your pai...

Thank you all for replying to my message. I very much appreciate it. It is helpful to read your words. I wish
each of you the best on the difficulties that have brought you here. Thank you again.

Thank you for your message, weary. Like you said, the situation I find myself in is, of course, extremely painful. I do love my husband, but truth be told we are not in a good place. We don't fight or argue, in fact, we get along beautifully as friends. I'm still trying to figure out what/when it ha...

Thank you, Oak, for taking the time to reply. I honestly appreciate it. Everything you say is true. I have to determine which direction I'm more committed, motherhood, or my current marriage. Unfortuntely, this opens up new issues for me, as I strongly believe that every big decision I have ever mad...

Hi Everyone, I listen to the podcast sometimes and I just checked out the forum today. In in my mid-30s and married. I've lived with episodes of depression for about 20 years now, and also deal with a few other issues that I may disclose here, with time. I hope to be able to offer some support on th...

Hi, Last week my husband of 6 years told me he did not want to have children. When we married we agreed that we wanted a child one day. We put it off at first because we weren't ready and wanted some time together. After that I started bringing it up and he would put it off. Finally, last week, he t...