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

Todd's great, if there is one podcast where I wish I could sit in, it would be The Todd Glass Show. It looks like so much fun..

Its like anything, you're going to find episodes to relate and some difficult to listen to.

I have been in a similar situation, the anger will pass, but you have to be straight with them, to find out you were hospitalized and didn't say anything will raise all kinds of issues with them, this coming from a parent.

Felt this thread needing a bump.. And to introduce myself, I'm John one of your moderators, I'm an alcoholic who suffers from anxiety and depression as well. I have just recently attended AA meetings regularly, (been sober a month) and its such a great support system. What helps me is realizing all ...

I was in the same situation (some around here may remember) and calling the social service department of you county is always a great first step.

EDIT - Crap, I see I rehashed what MMG just said..

John

Hello folks,

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The half life of Lexapro is supposed to be pretty slow, so Im not sure why you're feeling dizzy.. Drugs like Paxil which come on quickly and dissipate quickly have a tendency to give you tremors/dizziness/flue like symptoms while it metabolizes, but I never had that problem with Lexapro.

Welcome Jules!

Hey.. Update.. Got bumped to 30mg doesnt really help with my anxiety though. I my psychiatrist said that the manufacturer is doing away with Lexapro for the patient assistance program which gives me free meds. However I may be going back to Celexa which is only $4 at Walmart or Target . However the ...

Ive been going for 20+ years, and dont think of it as trip to the dentist, something to dread, but its more of a conversation. A good therapist with take the first few sessions to get to know you and draw you out. As you build a relationship he/she will know how to approach your issues. Its getting ...