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

Hello, MIHH Brothers and Sisters! It's me. Serious Oregon.
Some of you may remember me from, oh, about a year or so ago. Maybe not. That's totally alright and I'm just going to sneak back in, reintroduce myself, and start all over again.

As we all know, depression can cause people to isolate. I've had a lot on my plate over the last couple of years, so my MI has been getting the better of me. I isolate from my friends here in town (which are a handful) and from my friends in cyber space. It sucks because I'm lonely. Then a day like today comes along and I think, "What the h-e-double hockey stick am I doing?". I have a whole community of friends that I absolutely love and adore in the MIHH forum. They understand what it's like. They won't judge me; just embrace me.

So, here I am. Back at another attempt. No, gull durn it. Not an attempt. I'm back because I need you guys. Every last one of you. Even Paul .

Feels good to say hello again. Missed you!
Serious Oregon

PS: First round of hugs are on me!

I remember you!

I too am no stranger to the isolation, both real and virtual. I go through periods of not posting here for months and then all of a student feeling he urge to pour out pent up frustration. Keeping it in sucks.

Good to have you back around.

Welcome back, serious_oregon! Glad to know you will be back commenting in the threads here!

Hi, Manuel and Weary.
I did it! I've regained my interest. I've started posting again. I'm feeling this, friends! I just gotta keep the momentum!
How are you both? xo

Hello serious_oregon, I'm feeling better seeing you're back posting!