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

Hi Oak, I totally get what you said about not feeling at home in this life... I don't feel at home in my body... The pain of fibromyalgia makes me stressed out every day. I can't physically relax because it hurts, I have to take pills to sleep because the pain keeps me up... I am so depressed right ...

Hey brownblob, Yeah, I think we are all scared of the corona virus... People are buying up all of the masks and freaking out... But unless you are in China, the death toll/infection rate is pretty low and if you live in a civilized country, the medical system is great at treating the victims. Most p...

Hey Oak, I am so sorry to hear that you are in the ER... But your grateful attitude makes my heart warm... I admire the fact that even when you are in the ER, you are still cheerful and positive :) I'm glad that they are taking really good care of you. Hope you feel better soon!! Sending you lots of...

Hi SD, I know...there are so many things in this world that hurts us... I feel like a bomb goes off here and there in life and we are the victims of it... It's really hard living in this world, but there are good people out there and you'll get a ton of support here!! :) I'm glad you are sharing you...

Hi Heather, Thanks for the update! I'm so happy that your interactions have been joyous! Man, I wish I could feel as comfortable being with others and see the good in everyone. I'm trying! I think it's really good that you are on this path and I am so inspired to do so myself. I truly believe that t...

Hi Heather!!

Lots and lots of love and hugs to you, my friend!!!!!
You deserve all of the love in this world!!!
We're all here for you!!!

Love,
Brooke

Hey snoringdog, Thank you so much for writing a long, heartfelt message... I truly appreciate it!! And thanks to all of your stories around the same topic. I am so sorry to hear that there was horrible accident with your neighbor... I really respect how careful of a driver you are!! I live in a city...

Hey Heather,

Thank you for replying and making me feel so supported!! I see you around a lot and I love the warm support you give to our other friends here. I appreciate the time you took the time to reply.

Love,
Brooke

Hey, Manuel

Thank you so much for your kind words. You are always replying to people and I admire that so much. You have so much love to give and we all appreciate it!!

Love, Brooke

Hey guys, No one is a perfect driver. I try my best to be as careful of a driver as I can be. I try to forgive people when they make mistakes--we all make small mistakes on the road. I admit, when I was a miserable human being, I used to honk at cars when they would make mistakes. I don't do that an...