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

Hello Everyone, This is my first post and I have many mixed emotions about finally joining the forum. I have been listening to the podcast for a few months and its always my favorite part of the day. Since finding the podcast I have returned to counseling and I'm taking more proactive steps to learning to live with my anxiety and depression but I mostly feel out of control. I am a 23 year old female and am in graduate school. To escape the inside of my head and my responsibilities I often eat too many carbs and/or do long periods of cardio... I am currently amazed at the words I've written because I haven't been this honest with myself for a long time. I'm looking forward to helping others feel less alone and receiving support. Thank you for taking the time to read this post!
(ps I didn't read any posts prior to my introduction so I didn't feel like I had to mold my introduction to match the styles of others.)

Hi New Leaf...

I think all of us are sometimes surprised at what we write here. I guess it's a good thing I haven't figured out how to edit my posts

Welcome! We're glad to have you.

Thanks for replying to my first post. I secretly had my fingers crossed someone would say something, helped me feel less alone already.