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

Caesar, the only thoughts I have are to limit exposure to the news or really anything conflict related, including games or movies. It's the only thing that keeps the anxiety down for me. Still, it's always there, running in the background. Whenever I see a vid of someone freaking out over having to ...

Beany Boo, can you explain further? I'm not sure I understand.
Oak, it runs through everything, not just food. He wants to please, I don't like the feeling of being treated like I'm more important.

I guess the thing is, Brownblob, that for me half the joy is in the sharing. Like if you go somewhere with a beautiful view and you have someone there to say "Wow" to and they say "Yeah". (I don't want to suggest this is true for you and your partner. She may greatly appreciate y...

I love this!
Heather

Hi Everyone, I'm looking for advice. This is a scenario that plays out in different ways with my partner. Here is the latest version: I bought some apricots, put them in a bowl on the counter and have been having one every day or so. I noticed I was the only one eating them. I asked my partner, don'...

6 years ago, I was walking across a parking lot and a man...tipped his hat at me! I suddenly understood what swooning was.
It was romantic, and that was all. I felt safe and seen.

We're having a lovely second summer here. Today, I wore a fun print summer dress with a flippy skirt. As I passed a man (15-20 years younger than me) he said, You look pretty today! There was no sexual overtones. He wasn't commenting on how attractive he found me, but more a kind of "I can see ...

Hey Brownblob, for the record, I had a meltdown 2 weeks ago and needed the help of my therapist and my doctor. Hang in there.
Heather

Great to hear from you Tony.
Heather

I'm sorry you're having a hard time, Brownblob. Big hugs to you.
Heather