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

Hi!

I think it's amazing that you are training to be an advocate. I bet it's something you will be really good at.

I am new here too, it's great places like this exist isn't it?

Millie
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Hi!

I am new here too, just figuring out how it all works.

They might be giants aren't a band I know well but I like what I have heard.

I am not in the USA but thank you. It's still useful, because there are similar organisations here.

Isn't it funny the way sometimes really obvious things to do don't I cut to you at all?

Hi, I am not 100% sure if this is the right place. Sorry if it's not. I have a bunch of memories I believe will never be clear because of a combination of things; the age I was, the way trauma affects memory formation and recall, and years of repression. It's really bothering me that I don't really ...

I needed this today. Thank you.

Hi, I am new here too.

I can relate to a lot of this, particularly the early onset and not getting treatment until my 20s.

Nice to meet you.

Millie

Hello Forum Folks, my name is Fernando and I am a long time listener and I work in the social services field. I told Paul that I love his site because he creates a place for honesty. I am not only a person who offers support, I too need support. Growing up in a family full of Drugs, Alcohol, Physic...

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I have those same serious lows. In fact, majority of my self harm etc happens in the week leading up to period.

I really wish people were less dismissive of PMS.

*waves*

Hi.

I have recently discovered the podcasts and I have been finding them a mixture of useful,interesting and enjoyable.

I guess I am hoping the chance to talk to and meet folks like me, struggling with mental health issues will help me feel less alone.

Millie. X