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

I've been dealing with issues concerning weight, food, and body dysmorphia for a longer time than I had thought.When I was in junior high, I refused to wear a bikini because I felt like my legs and butt were too big. No doubt had to do with sexual abuse by my father and a "teasing" but hur...

Loving the replies on here. In regards to the last post, I really think those dealing with the illness (including myself) should take caution when deciding which part- the ups or down- are more pervasive or interfering. Although a depressive episode can truly be debilitating, manic episodes can take...

I've struggled with body issues for a long time. I was sexually abused by a relative, and it has lead to many issues I struggle with daily, including bipolar disorder. I know they are all connected, but having these body issues is exhausting. It started early- when I was in junior high, I began wear...

Hi there all, I am so glad this discussion was started. I have been dealing with what I only know right not to be bipolar disorder, but I have not been given a specific label to this (1, 2, NOS, etc.) I first was diagnosed with depression- I went through a sad, dark time- and started taking Lexipro ...

Thank you both for the kind words. Imissmysun- thank you so much for responding. I know how hard it is when the mind wanders, how hard it can be to become present- and working with yourself while taking care of your children must be so difficult- you are so brave and strong for working on all of thi...

Hi all- I am new to listening to this podcast and new to this forum. I suffer from bipolar disorder and am still working through an eating disorder (no doubt related.) I grew up in an abusive household, and even after physically separating myself from it all, I deal with a controlling mother and nee...