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

Oh, and to unapalomablanca - I've been dealing with doctors for my migraines for 10 years. Therapy for 6 years. JUST got a new therapist. Haven't talked with her about anxiety yet but I've only seen her once. Really don't like her at all. Wish I could see someone else. But that'll take a while, give...

Thanks to those who responded. It's a good idea to embrace the purpose for my emotions. Right now every part of me is screaming about the injustice of having to go to school every day when - if the actual purpose is learning - I could accomplish that better at home on my own instead of in a nasty en...

I tense ALL my muscles, especially in my neck, jaw, back, and legs.

I came to a realization tonight. I am a MESS of anxiety. Normally I stuff down my emotions and hold a lot of tension in my body, resulting in daily migraines, so I have a hard time accessing my emotions and even knowing what the hell they are. Today I was talking to a friend and I had a break throug...