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

Hey all, I went to my first SLAA meeting yesterday. To be honest, the whole of yesterday was incredibly difficult but I have to go through this. I was incredibly nervous and a lot of what was said really touched me and I was moved. Quite a few people spoke to me afterwards and wanted to give me thei...

I have an ongoing playlist of 'Songs That Have Got Me Through Depression'. Some classics but some oddities too! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s8mA9c1 ... qbJfjvw7-3

Shirley Collins, Nick Drake, Abner Jay, Joy Division etc

Oh and yes I saw my therapist last week and will be seeing her again on Wednesday. She's been amazing but I just need a little extra help as 45 mins a week isn't quite enough to go through the shit I gotta sort out!!!! I will ask her on Weds about drinking.

Hey subjectiveobjective, Thanks for your kind words! I haven't been on the forum in a long time, I used to just browse every now and again. You're right. Often my drunk self is destructive, angry and hurtful. I don't want to be that guy anymore. I have a self-destruct mode and prone to say yes to a ...

Hey guys, Thank you so much for your support, I'm in tears now thinking about what you've said. However, I have just cut myself again and it feels like it was the only option to all the pain I've caused and been feeling recently. I really hope the relationship can get better. We spoke today and I wa...

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Hi all, I make odd music under the moniker Left Hand Cuts off the Right. I often use my music as therapy and as a means to explore of the issues I've had over the years. I've also spoken about mental health issues and music in several interviews. Here's one of them - http://www.attnmagazine.co.uk/fe...

Hi all, Been listening to the podcast for many years now and it's been an excellent source of support and learning for me. I've cried and laughed so many times listening to others' stories - relating to them or learning about the struggles other people have. I have many of my own struggles and I'm c...