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

hi... 8)
i started listenig to mentalpod around september/october i think. ive been dealing with major depression and untreated adhd for the past 5/6 years, and a dysfunctional family with abusive parents for even longer. im a minor, but im happy to make friends with anyone. i hope to find some sort of solace or understanding from the forum, but im just excited to be here,,,

random stuff about me? im a collector and i love cities

Hi, windchimes! Sorry you're dealing with all that crap as a kid, but I'm glad you are acknowledging it and hopefully getting some sort of treatment. ??

Hello windchimes,

My own mental health problems started around the age of sixteen. (I'm forty-six now.) Mostly depression but also anxiety in more recent years. I feel for you. So sorry to hear that you are in pain.

Here are some podcast episodes that I have found to be helpful. Maybe they would be valuable to you, too.

#260 with Dr. Jonice Webb
#252 "Paul Gets Interviewed" where Paul Gilmartin tells his story
#248 Dr Jessica Zucker 3
#247 Danny Hatch
#214 Therapist Katie Morton
#95 Maria Bamford

I hope that you learn a lot and find comfort in knowing that you are not alone.

HMA