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

So It's been nearly 3 weeks, coming up to 4 since I've been off anti-depressants entirely. At first I thought things were going well but today has really got me to a low. I was getting the familiar electric-type shocks/jolts which have luckily happened less recently. My GP told me they can last from...

I'm slowly coming off medication after being on them for many years. Luckily I'm in a safe and secure place and not currently working so if I feel unwell I can recognise it easier and find a place to relax. I know some of these medications have different names but since 2013 I have been on - Citalop...

Dear smalldarkcloud, thank you. I also have had a new album out recently that may interest some members of this forum. https://lefthandcutsofftheright.bandcamp.com/album/desired-place Left Hand Cuts off the Right - Desired Place Desired Place was created using electric piano, loops and effects after...

Hey HowdidIgethere, I totally agree. Some of it rings true but some of it doesn't and I know it often overlaps with depression and addictive behaviour, so I'm a bit confused to be honest! And yes, you're right, an ex isn't going to be the best judge of character right now. After speaking with a frie...

Hey all, Thank you for your replies. It means a lot that there are people listening and sharing with me. It's been another tough 24 hours. I saw my therapist yesterday which I very nearly didn't go to because I was so low (which I know it always means I should go!) and I'm glad that I did go in the ...

Hey all, I started a thread a while ago on the Introducing Yourself section and was really pleased to see all the replies but I didn't keep it up and I also figured it might be better for me to start writing hear. So as a recap - I'm 29 year-old male, diagnosed with depression, previously diagnosed ...

Thank you! Hope you enjoy it.

Ambient and drone music has brought me a lot of solace over the years. Especially Eliane Radigue. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DtB3bFQ0u_0

Hey all, Sorry for the late reply. This week has been tough and confusing! I stayed sober for a week but broke last Saturday and the Monday just gone. Started sobriety again on Tuesday and haven't broken yet. I got a call from my (now) ex-girlfriend asking me who I was having an affair with, there's...

Hey all, Attended my 2nd SLAA meeting yesterday. This time I spoke in front of the group which was quite theraputic but obviously my depressed brain told me I didn't say everything right and missed things out! Anyway, I was approached by a sponsor who volunteered to talk to any newcomers and he was ...

Hi subjectiveobjective, That is good advice. She has been willing to stop drinking while I do too. I now have done two days without booze, which is fairly normal for me but I know I have some challenges ahead this week, mainly being a concert I'm playing on Saturday that will celebrate the release o...