Episode 28 – John from Nova Scotia
Interview with a schizophrenic
English - February 12, 2021 20:12 - 35 minutes - 48.7 MBMental Health Health & Fitness Science Life Sciences schizophrenia psychosis stigma mind mental health anti-psychotics schizoaffective suicide Homepage Download Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
John is 21 and has a diagnosis of psychosis NOS with possible schizophrenia outlook. The onset of his psychosis rocked his life to its core. A natural musical talent he has much to live for. Adult Themes – Trigger Warning
Music: Drive-Thru Dinner – Magnus Ringblom
#psychosis #schizophrenia #music
00:00:30: Introduction to the episode
00:01:14: John's mental health journey and early symptoms
00:02:39: Beginning of psychosis
00:06:16: Further descent into psychosis
00:08:50: An attack leads to jail
00:10:06: Jail and intensifying psychosis
00:12:55: Release from jail and the impact of the drug
00:17:47: Struggles with emotional numbness
00:19:26: Transition to abilify
00:20:41: Enjoying small things and overcoming challenges
00:21:25: Overcoming adversity and staying persistent
00:23:08: Anticipating getting back to work
00:23:25: Beginning musical compositions
00:24:12: Expressing the more unexplored parts of the world
00:25:11: Wishing for a different perspective on psychosis
00:28:12: Discussing new medication possibilities
00:29:05: Acknowledging hardships of medication and side effects
00:30:39: Discussing the severe impact of schizophrenia
00:31:48: Questions and anticipations about living with schizophrenia
00:32:09: Preferred music genres and concluding remarks
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