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

Mareda here. I am a thirtysomething female; born in the States and currently residing elsewhere with my love; survivor of many life catastrophes; sharing my head space with numerous ghouls, including major depressive and anxiety disorders and adult ADD; an inner child of the pathologically and unapologetically fucked-up, who continue in their path of stupid self-destructiveness to this very moment; sober for twenty-one days; and trying really hard to lead a beautiful life because of/despite it all.

...And I am very thankful for Paul's dedication to the podcast, and this forum. It's nice to meet you all.

Welcome, many of the early episodes deal with addiction if you are looking I suggest the 2 parter with Greg Cheever!

Hi, Mareda!
Glad to make your virtual acquaintance. I, too, share head space with ghouls. I frequently try to sage them out with meditation, but they keep coming back in the form of relentless ear worms or pesky anxiety roller coaster rides. Oh, well. Moment to moment. Glad to see you are celebrating your sobriety. Here's a big to day 22! You can totally do it.

Just wanted to welcome you!

serious_oregon

Welcome! I really love that you're able to sum up yourself easily and are comfortable doing it in front of total strangers. I lurked on the forum for literally months before I got up the courage to post.

@ghughes: Thank you kindly for your welcome - I loved the Greg Cheever episodes, so definitely agree with your recommendation for those who are recently sober. Looking forward to seeing you around the forum.

@serious_oregon: My ghouls thank your ghouls for making them feel well-met. And I thank you for your kind words, and look forward to seeing you around.

@cheldoll: Thank you for your kind and generous greeting! I've been lurking on the forum for ages, and have always appreciated the warmth you've extended to all the forum members. Thanks for making me feel welcome, and will see you around the neighbourhood!