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

Reading these posts from years ago has made me see how much and how little has changed about my life. The drinking has stopped almost entirely. I'm still not sure I'm ready to give it up completely but I've realized nothing good comes from drinking at home so I don't have alcohol in the house anymor...

I'd say it's best to get help for your mental health regardless if you are able to get surgery or not. It's really sad to hear how much pain other people's shitty behavior is causing you. A lot of people with depression struggle with their appearance whether it's weight or a disability etc. so if yo...

As I'm sure a lot of you can relate, post election, my compulsive use of social media has gotten even more distressing than usual.I was debating whether to ask this question in the addictions section but I'm not sure if it's severe enough, at least for me, to really be considered an addiction. I can...

Thanks for sharing that article! Definitely bookmarking to read in its entirety when I have time. I am really hesitant to adopt the PTSD label but from what I'm skimming it makes a lot of sense. Just right from the first page: “I know I’m hard on myself, but if I don’t constantly kick my own ass, I’...

I second that, rivergirl! I found the audio version on the Overdrive app! You can link your library account and download e-books and audiobooks on your phone or tablet. Libraries are the bessst. I always try before I buy. You can search on WorldCat to see every library that owns any particular book ...

Yessss. I can relate. Growing up my parents were middle class but since the grew up poor they constantly harped about money. Now I'm a compulsive shopper. I've never done it to the point of extreme debt but my mom has bailed me out a few times which came with a lot of shaming and guilt. I've tried t...

Hello Again, Well, I guess a lot has changed since my last post. My sex life and relationship has improved with a lot of talking - sometimes it's good to get perspective. Now I have a whole new world of anxiety, my sister is having a baby. I'm going to have a niece in only a few more days. Her and h...

Adorable and existential doodles are the best.

My anxiety is gone. My rage is gone too. Now when I wake up and go to work I am no longer filled with urgency to escape. I'm not busy thinking and planning and trying desperately to change myself. Now when I look for jobs it's like staring at a blank screen. I can't picture myself anywhere. Instead ...

My sex life isn't exactly booming either even with a partner - getting in the headspace where I even want that kind of attention can be a challenge. But I think either way it's better to know yourself so that when the time comes you can be honest with a partner and get what you need.