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

Hugs to you too, norskehks.

First of all, I can't say how much I admire your effort and resilience. I can hardly imagine anyone getting out of a dysfunctional home like that alive, add to it what sounds like a biological component (have you been diagnosed yet?), and still you were able to seize the moments when you were able t...

I just wanted you to know that I read this and really connected to it. If knowing you aren't the only one who feels this way helps even a smidgen, then know that there is at least one person in this world to whom your words found a home.

Hey, Wren. Wow, what a fucking story. Your pain is your validation, but since it's hard to see things that are so close to you, everything you just wrote is a big fucking deal. When you first wrote about the score card my eyes popped, because I feel exactly the same way. I don't know why it's so eas...

My problem with perfectionism really escalated after a depressive break last year. It has basically gotten to the point where I can't bring myself to do anything. A couple things have been helping me lately. Small improvements, but better than nothing, right? I'm working hard to be more self-compass...

Lots of hugs to you!

I know this feeling very well, and my heart goes out to you. <3

Hugs!

I admire you for opening yourself up and allowing your girlfriend to know these deeper parts of you. Intimacy aversion is a monster itself. You did a brave thing. I love to see that she is supportive and you have a plan to work with it with therapy. Good luck to you!

More hugs!!