Episode 12 – Jack from Ireland

English - July 21, 2020 20:41 - 23 minutes - 32 MB
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Jack is 22 and dealing with an emerging psychosis. He is battling with akathisia but has a bold optimistic outlook on life.

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00:00:31: Introduction to the episode

00:00:36: Jack's background

00:01:01: Jack's diagnosis and life before psychosis

00:02:20: Jack's symptoms and experience with psychosis

00:02:58: Jack's experience with medications and side effects

00:03:35: Impact of psychosis on Jack's physical health

00:04:11: Changes in Jack's medication and their effects

00:05:15: Jack's struggle with akathisia

00:06:28: Jack's experience with Lanzapine and its effects on him

00:07:23: Jack's hospitalization and diagnosis

00:08:02: Jack's struggle with depression

00:09:06: Jack's social experiences in terms of friends

00:10:15: Jack's future aspirations and his hopes for recovery

00:13:53: Jack's experience in a mental hospital

00:15:48: Jack's goals post-psychosis and opinion on Ireland's healthcare system

00:16:57: Jack's opinion on drug use and its relation to psychosis

00:18:00: Contemplation and akathisia.

00:18:51: Discussing medication withdrawals.

00:18:59: Lack of discussion about mental health.

00:19:28: Inquiring about mental health support centers.

00:19:53: Insights from hospital experiences.

00:20:07: Misunderstandings about mental illness.

00:20:43: Wrapping up of the interview.

00:21:10: Planning for future chats.

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