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

Welcome, Beany Boo. We could sure use your help.

Hey SD, just want to post that it's great to hear from you and we would love to hear any Chloe stories you want to share.
No story too small!
Heather

I only have one more. My partner and I were getting Indian food in a food court. We approached as a couple, and negotiated the items we would get as a couple. The man serving us looked to me the whole time for answers. He didn't even glance in my partner's direction. I was the only one he would take...

Thanks for all the replies. Each and everyone has been helpful. Some thoughts: It's helpful to see in writing that I believe he's doing this to me . He's really not. We did a special thing we do from time to time where we drive to a distant town to go to the best bakery and the best coffee shop. We ...

Subgoal 4b task: Listen to that woman who talks to me talk

I love the rhythm of this sentence, as well as its mysterious content!

SD, this is fantastic. Real poetry.
Heather

SD, I have the same thoughts when someone dies tragically and there's stories in the paper about what a good person they were, or had a bright future, or are just really attractive and active.
What would anyone say about me? Would it be less tragic if it had been me? Do I count?

Sounds like a good plan! I've been interested in CBT for stress control (job related), so would love to hear any thoughts or anything you find.
Good luck!
Heather

Rivergirl, I hope you're able to cut yourself some slack and realize that your soul got some much needed joy out of your night out. I think we've all let our guard down at some point. I know I have. It's just exhausting being cautious all the time. Practically, being outdoors is huge in reducing ris...

SD, this is not minor at all! Pets are important parts of our lives. They give us unconditional love and constant companionship.
Take care and give Chloe skritches for me.
Heather