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

Oak, you are always so kind. Thank you for your words!

This is maybe a different kind of exhibitionism than those mentioned here, but starting at about 16 I would do webcam shows (sometimes fully nude just dancing around, sometimes masturbating, sometimes just showing a lot of cleavage and talking to guys). I was constantly picked on in school for my lo...

Hey all, I've always had issues with depression, but when I was sexually violated 3-ish years ago, I think it got much worse. For other reasons too, but I don't think I can keep denying that it's had an effect on me. After that event, I started cutting, feeling tired constantly, trying harder drugs ...

I'm so glad things are going well, and I was so happy to hear your survey/email to Paul on the show today!

Thank you Rivergirl, that is so kind I've been back on medication for a couple weeks and it's helping greatly, I'm still looking for a therapist but all in good time. Thanks for your concern <3

Sunny is always good. I'm counting down the days until summer myself. I just applied to be a summer camp counselor, my office job only runs from September until April and I need something for the summer and thought something outdoors would be lovely compared to sitting in artificial lights tied to a...

That is so very sad thank you for sharing

While it didn't help with any of the emotional effects of depression, when I started taking vitamin D it definitely helped me feel more awake and "sharp", which is great because these grey winter days just make me so groggy

Oh my goodness, so much of your story resonates with me. I was that kid too, down to the pant size and sports of choice. Thank you for reading my words, and for "getting it" And by the way, supernovae are awesome

I think my new meds are starting to kick in because it didn't bother me today! Or maybe it's just because I'm kinda sorta starting to get help, so I'm not taking it as a personal offense like normal. In the deepest part of my depression, I took everything as the universe essentially telling me to gi...