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

Layla, I just want to say that your post was beautifully written and I wish I could give you a hug. To me, the process of vetting a new friend is daunting enough, let alone the possibility for a relationship. How do you even tell someone you crave intimacy? I wish I could let someone in when I'm fee...

I also identify in the group of high functioning depressive. I have to add that, in my case, the ability to power through day to day life has definitely helped hide my issues from myself. Although, getting out of bed is getting increasingly difficult. I find myself having to give a reason to wake up...