Meet Paul Gilmartin
Paul Gilmartin is a comedian.
He struggled with depression and alcoholism.
He chose to get sober in 2003.
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And when he did, his depression treatment began to work.
He continues to talk about his depression and the steps he now takes to stay mentally healthy.
He launched his podcast as a way to help people feel less alone in their struggles.
He says his podcast is like a psychiatrists waiting room where people can gather and learn from one another.
And Paul doesnt fit that description.
He was a comedian with a successful TV show.
He made other people laugh, and he looked like he was enjoying life from the outside.
But mental illnesses are often hidden.
And just because someone doesnt look depressed doesnt mean they arent.
You also cant tell whether someone is mentally strong simply by looking at them.
You never know what types of internal battles someone is facing.
And Paul is proof that people often get really good at hiding their emotional struggles.
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