Not Crazy (Archive)
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Past Mistakes and Ruminations
September 02, 2019 10:30 - 24 minutes - 27.3 MBOnce we reach recovery from mental illness, we tend to dwell on the mistakes of our past. Thoughts of failures and people we’ve hurt ruminate inside our head and make it difficult to move forward. Why do we think about these things? Does it protect us, make us feel better, or is it way to keep us from moving forward? In this episode, our hosts discuss their past failures in the hopes it allows our listeners to realize living in the past only really accomplishes one thing . . . “It jus...
Hiatus: Hypersexuality with a Bipolar and Schizophrenic
August 26, 2019 10:00 - 27 minutes - 30.2 MB“Hypersexuality is not a good thing. It was a need that I had to fill.”~Gabe Howard Hypersexuality is a very common symptom of bipolar mania and a potential symptom of schizophrenia, as well. Both Gabe and Michelle have experienced being hypersexual, but because of their ages and genders, it manifested itself in different ways. However, their personal differences aside, there is one thing that both our hosts completely agree on. . . Listen now to find out.
Bonus Content: Families Impacted by Schizophrenia (Inside Schizophrenia Podcast)
August 21, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 72.1 MBSchizophrenia does not just affect the person with schizophrenia, but their families, also. This episode of Inside Schizophrenia explores the family relationships impacted by schizophrenia, both immediate and extended. Two guests join us. The first is Chrisa Hickey, who is the mother of an adult son with schizophrenia and started an online site for parents of children who have a severe mental illness. The other guest, interviewed by co-host Gabe Howard, is Janel Star Withers, mother of ho...
Hiatus: Listen to This if You’ve Ever Been Depressed
August 19, 2019 10:00 - 30 minutes - 33.1 MBDepression is an inconsiderate illness. It doesn’t care whether you have nothing going on or a lot going on. It will strike whenever it feels like it. Depression doesn’t care if you have a home filled with people, family obligations, or even a podcast to record. If this symptom of mental illness wants out, it’s coming out. In this episode of A Bipolar, a Schizophrenic, and a Podcast, our hosts attempt to record an episode, but Gabe breaks down and confides to Michelle that he isn’t doi...
How Money Impacts Mental Illness
August 12, 2019 10:00 - 29 minutes - 67.9 MBIn this episode, our hosts discuss how the amount of money and resources a person has influences their mental health care. Listen now to hear how Gabe and Michelle tackle this difficult social discussion -- and have a couple laughs along the way. “It’s so hard to get help with mental illness if you have no money, and that’s not ok.” - Michelle Hammer Highlights from ‘Money and Mental Illness’ Episode [1:00] How does money impact people with mental illness? [3:00] Michelle’s epiphany on...
Is Mental Illness a Made up Disorder?
August 05, 2019 10:00 - 31 minutes - 71.1 MBIn this episode, our hosts discuss whether or not mental illness is a real disorder or if it's just something that medical and pharmaceutical companies just made up to make a profit. Highlights from ‘Mental Illness Made Up?’ Episode [2:00] Is mental illness real? [4:00] Yoga doesn’t cure all mental illnesses, just like it wouldn’t cure cancer. [16:00] Dealing with people who think mental illness is not real. [19:30] Eating disorders are such a stigmatized mental illness. [20:00]...
Sexual Side Effects Caused by Psychiatric Medications
July 29, 2019 10:00 - 27 minutes - 63.9 MBIt’s common knowledge that psychiatric medications are prone to sexual side effects. It’s often referenced in the advertising. Since most people living with mental illness want to be both happy and have a satisfying sex life, this creates a bit of a quandary Are the two things mutually exclusive? What does a person on psychiatric medications do when the cure seems worse than the illness? Listen in to find out now! Highlights from ‘Medication Sexual Side Effects” Episode [1:25] Let’s tal...
Procrastination or Mental Health Issues?
July 22, 2019 10:00 - 24 minutes - 56.2 MBSince time was invented, people have fallen into three main categories: Chronically early, on-time, or late. You don’t need mental illness to put things off until the last minute and it doesn’t take anxiety to get things done well ahead of schedule. But, there’s also no denying that living with mental illness can – and does – impact our ability to be punctual and to accomplish goals. In this episode, Gabe and Michelle discuss the difference between putting things off because we are making ...
Bonus Content: Childhood Schizophrenia
July 17, 2019 10:00 - 41 minutes - 46.4 MBIn this episode of Inside Schizophrenia our hosts tackle the topic of early onset – or childhood – schizophrenia. Host Rachel Star discusses her personal experiences with symptoms as an adolescent and Dr. Joseph Gonzalez-Heydrich from Harvard Medical School discusses some of the latest research. Listen in now! Bonus Content - Visit PsychCentral.com/IS to learn more about the Inside Schizophrenia Podcast.
Religion and Mental Illness
July 15, 2019 10:00 - 30 minutes - 69.4 MBFrom leisure activities to politics to relationships, people tend to be influenced by their religious beliefs. In this episode, Gabe and Michelle discuss the pros and cons of religious influence when it comes to treating mental illness and explore whether it is helpful when trying to reach recovery. Highlights from ‘Religion and Mental Illness’ Episode [2:00] The intersection of religion and mental illness. [4:30] How the Jewish faith views mental illness. [10:00] How Christianity vie...
Persistent Myths of Mental Illness
July 08, 2019 10:00 - 24 minutes - 55.6 MBMyths spring up about everything that is misunderstood – and mental illness is one of the most misunderstood things out there. People are equal parts fascinated by and terrified of it, seemingly at the same time. In this episode, our hosts take a look at some myths about living with schizophrenia and even tackle the most common one – are schizophrenics violent? Highlights from ‘Myths of Mental Illness’ Episode [2:00] What are some myths about schizophrenia? [4:00] Does schizophrenia hav...
Low Self-Esteem and How it Connects to Mental Illness
July 01, 2019 10:00 - 25 minutes - 59.2 MBAs a society, we suffer from low self-esteem. A lot. The entertainment media assaults us with beautiful faces and perfect bodies, making millions feel inadequate or even ashamed. We have school children who feel that anything less than straight A’s is failure. For people living with mental illness, the impact of low self-esteem is even worse. Listen to hear how. Highlights from ‘Self-Esteem’ Episode [3:30] Why do we feel bad about our bodies? [7:00] Michelle used to be a photo retoucher...
Anxiety and Paranoia – How to Deal
June 24, 2019 10:00 - 28 minutes - 65.1 MBDoes anxiety keep you from living the best life possible? Do you feel that you are nervous all the time? Are you not sure the difference between anxiety, worry, and paranoia? Want some suggestions on how to cope? Listen in as our hosts discuss all this – and more – on this week’s episode of A Bipolar, a Schizophrenic, and a Podcast. Highlights from ‘Anxiety & Paranoia’ Episode [1:00] What’s the difference between anxious, nervous and paranoid? [3:00] Michelle explains her delusions --...
Bonus Content: A Look into Possible Links Between Violence and Schizophrenia
June 19, 2019 10:00 - 50 minutes - 53.1 MBAn in-depth look at violence and its relation to schizophrenia. Is violence a symptom of schizophrenia? Do mass attackers always have schizophrenia? Are schizophrenics dangerous? Studies say people with schizophrenia are more likely to be a victim of a crime than the perpetrator. However, James Holmes, the movie theater mass murderer, was said to have paranoid schizophrenia. And a person can plead not guilty by reason of insanity in court. This seems to be contrary to the idea of non-viol...
Is Kanye West Helping People with Bipolar Disorder?
June 17, 2019 10:00 - 25 minutes - 59.1 MBKanye West’s interview about living with bipolar disorder has recently made the media rounds. Mr. West speaks about not liking medication, about mania being a creative outlet, and the career edge he believes he has because of living with mental illness. Suffice to say, whenever someone gains an audience by speaking about living with bipolar disorder, our hosts are going to take notice. Do they agree with Mr. West? Listen now to find out. Highlights from ‘Kanye West Bipolar’ Episode [1:0...
Mental Illness Advocacy Meets Two Truths and a Lie
June 10, 2019 10:00 - 25 minutes - 57.3 MBThis podcast strives to accomplish many things: we hope to be entertaining and educational, and we hope to make our listeners think about their own lives -- or about the life of someone they know who lives with mental illness. There is, however, an easier way to describe this podcast. It’s an advocacy effort led by two people who are award-winning advocates nationally. In this episode, our hosts each tell three stories about their mental health advocacy work. Two of them are true and one o...
Police Officers and Their Interactions with the Mentally Ill
June 03, 2019 10:00 - 27 minutes - 62.1 MBEveryone is subject to interacting with police – whether one has a mental illness or not. The police, of course, are there to keep us safe and enforce the rule of law. However, when you live with mental illness, police have another function: first responder. In this episode, Gabe & Michelle discuss how people living with mental illness feel about the role of police in our care. Listen Now! Highlights from ‘Police’ Episode [2:50] The story of Pamela Turner, a schizophrenic woman shot by po...
Bonus Content: What is Schizophrenia (Inside Schizophrenia Podcast)
May 29, 2019 09:00 - 48 minutes - 49.9 MBWhat is schizophrenia? What are the symptoms? What’s it like to experience it? How is it managed? The answers depend on who you ask. Pop culture has one view. Doctors have another. And Rachel Star Withers has a first-person experienced view. In this first episode of Inside Schizophrenia, Dr. Ali Mattu joins Rachel and co-host Gabe Howard to explore this often misrepresented illness and how social media is changing the way it’s viewed.
Becoming a Parent with Mental Illness
May 27, 2019 10:00 - 24 minutes - 55.4 MBHaving children is a deeply personal choice and one that should not be taken lightly. Ensuring that you are financially able, emotionally stable, and mature enough to withstand the rigors of parenting is something that every person must do. All that said, how does one factor their own mental illness concerns into the decision? Should people like Gabe and Michelle – one who lives with bipolar and the other, schizophrenia – have children? Is the risk of passing on the burdens of mental illne...
What’s So Inspirational About a Bipolar and a Schizophrenic?
May 20, 2019 10:00 - 26 minutes - 59.5 MBThroughout our lives, we are inspired by many people, from our parents to our teachers to celebrities to great thinkers of the past and present. And sometimes, we find ourselves being an inspiration for others. Also, sometimes, this fact surprises us. In this episode, Gabe and Michelle talk about both being inspired by others and how it feels to be an inspiration to others. Highlights from ‘Inspiration’ Episode [00:30] Is Michelle amazing? [3:30] Is Gabe an inspiration? [7:00] Gabe is ...
Social Anxiety, Delusions, Rejection, and Mental Illness!
May 13, 2019 10:00 - 28 minutes - 64.3 MBMost people suffer from certain social anxieties. Just the idea of speaking in front of a crowd can make otherwise confident people break into a nervous sweat. Fear of rejection is also very common in society… just ask any teenager who’s too afraid to ask out their crush. In this episode, Gabe and Michelle talk about these common feelings from the perspective of having additional mental illness thrown in, creating a blend that is no one’s favorite. Highlights from ‘Social Anxiety’ Episode ...
Does Sleeping Alleviate Mental Illness Symptoms?
May 06, 2019 10:00 - 24 minutes - 55.7 MBNot getting enough sleep impacts every single person. It makes us irritable, slows our reflexes, and reduces our ability to think and reason. When a person is sick or suffering from an illness, getting more sleep is beneficial to the healing process. Mental Illness is no different. You will benefit from regular sleep. In today’s episode, we talk about sleep hygiene – what it is and why it is important. Trust us, if anyone can make a discussion about sleep engaging, it’s Gabe and Michelle. ...
Self-Care for Your Mental Health
April 29, 2019 10:00 - 28 minutes - 65.5 MBSelf-care is important for everyone, but our hosts feel it is extra important for people managing mental illnesses and other mental health issues. It stands to reason that, if you don’t take care of yourself, then the symptoms of an illness will have an easier time making our lives miserable. In this episode, our hosts discuss what self-care is, what self-care isn’t, and what they personally do to care for themselves. Listen now! Highlights from ‘Mental Health Self-care’ Episode [2:00] ...
Helping a Friend with Mental Illness
April 22, 2019 10:00 - 27 minutes - 62.6 MBEven if we live with mental illness, ourselves, we can be frustrated when we don’t know how to help a friend or family member who’s dealing with it. We may find that coping skills that work for us may not work for someone else. Medications that work for us may not work for the other person. In this episode, Gabe and Michelle discuss how to help friends with mental illness, including the help available through caregivers, medication, and more. Highlights from ‘Helping a friend with mental i...
Bad Habits and Vices Related to Mental Illness
April 15, 2019 10:00 - 26 minutes - 60 MBEveryone has bad habits. Even your sainted Granny who seems perfect to you has some bad habit that only your grandfather knows about. Bad habits, like everything, exist on a spectrum, from biting your nails to snorting cocaine – and everything in between. In this episode, our hosts discuss bad habits that many people with mental illness seem to have - from smoking, to alcoholism, to drug use and, you guessed it, everything in between. Highlights from ‘Bad Habits Mental Illness’ Episode ...
Hypersexuality with a Bipolar and Schizophrenic
April 08, 2019 10:00 - 27 minutes - 62.3 MBHypersexuality is a very common symptom of bipolar mania and a potential symptom of schizophrenia, as well. Both Gabe and Michelle have experienced being hypersexual, but because of their ages and genders, it manifested itself in different ways. However, their personal differences aside, there is one thing that both our hosts completely agree on. . . Listen now to find out. Highlights from ‘Hypersexuality’ Episode [1:40] What is the correct definition of hypersexuality? [4:30] The hi...
Dwelling on the Past Mistakes Caused by Mental Illness
April 01, 2019 10:00 - 25 minutes - 57.2 MBOnce we reach recovery from mental illness, we tend to dwell on the mistakes of our past. Thoughts of failures and people we’ve hurt ruminate inside our head and make it difficult to move forward. Why do we think about these things? Does it protect us, make us feel better, or is it way to keep us from moving forward? In this episode our hosts discuss their past failures in the hopes it allows our listeners to realize living in the past only really accomplishes one thing . . . Highlights ...
The Warning Signs of Bipolar and Schizophrenia
March 25, 2019 10:00 - 27 minutes - 62 MBIn general, people with mental illness aren’t perfectly fine one day and suddenly symptomatic the next. It often feels that way to people with bipolar, depression, and schizophrenia, but many of us realize once we reach recovery that the warning signs were there all along. Highlights from ‘Warning Bipolar Schizophrenia’ Episode [1:00] March 30th is World Bipolar Day! [2:30] What are some of the warning signs of mental illness? [5:00] Will supplements and exercise fix everything? [7:...
Support Groups for Mental Illness - What are They?
March 18, 2019 10:00 - 30 minutes - 70.8 MBMost people understand how doctors and therapists work, but many people can’t quite wrap their minds around support groups – especially peer-led ones. In this episode, our hosts dissect different types of support groups to make them better understood and more accessible. Listen Now! Highlights from ‘Mental Illness Support Groups’ Episode [1:00] Let's talk about support groups. [3:00] Fountain House in NYC is awesome! [6:00] Why it’s great to be around like-minded people. [8:00] Supp...
Talking Suicide with a Bipolar and a Schizophrenic
March 11, 2019 10:00 - 30 minutes - 70.7 MBSuicide is something that most people think they understand, but there are many misconceptions about it. We say it’s a serious problem, yet will mention it casually and insensitively in certain settings. In this episode, our hosts openly discuss suicide and their personal stories with trying to end their own lives. Highlights from ‘Suicide’ Episode [1:00] Frankly discussing suicide. [3:00] Don’t belittle a person’s suicide attempt. [7:00] Why did Michelle try to end her life? [10:00...
What is Paranoia - Explained by a Bipolar and Schizophrenic.
March 04, 2019 11:00 - 23 minutes - 52.6 MBWe often use actual mental illnesses to describe behaviors that don't actually qualify. For example, if a friend thinks they failed a test, we might jokingly say, "Stop being paranoid." But what is real paranoia? What does it feel like? What can be done about it? In this episode, Michelle talks about her life with, and without, paranoia. Highlights from ‘Paranoia’ Episode [1:00] Michelle discusses when her paranoia started. [4:00] The most amazing thing that Michelle could finally do: n...
A Bipolar and a Schizophrenic Get Triggered by a Movie
February 25, 2019 11:00 - 23 minutes - 54.2 MBWe all realize that movies are fiction, but that doesn't mean that we should take nothing seriously. When a movie makes a portrayal of an individual, for example, that's full of racial stereotypes, we're justified in saying that it isn't okay. It's no different for portrayals of mental illness. In this episode, Gabe and Michelle discuss just such a portrayal in a movie that Michelle found highly offensive. Listen to see if you agree. Highlights from ‘Triggering Movie’ Episode [1:00] Miche...
Host Has a Panic Attack Live While Recording
February 18, 2019 11:00 - 28 minutes - 66.2 MBPanic attacks have a way of popping up at the most inconvenient times – like when you are recording a podcast. In this episode, Gabe has a panic attack in front of the microphone and decides that the silver lining is showing listeners that even someone in recovery has symptoms. Listen in to this episode to learn about panic attacks and see if Gabe makes it out okay. (Spoiler alert: He’s fine.) Highlights from ‘Panic Attack Live’ Episode [2:30] Gabe is having a panic attack and we record...
Depression, Bipolar, Schizophrenia, and Valentine’s Day
February 11, 2019 11:00 - 30 minutes - 69.3 MBValentine’s Day comes but once a year and is experienced in different ways depending on your age, gender, or whether or not you are in a relationship. Not surprisingly, mental health status plays a role in the way this holiday is experienced, as well. Listen in as our hosts play the ever-popular Two Truths and a Lie to describe all they went through being depressed while dating. Highlights from ‘Bipolar, Schizophrenia, Depression, and Valentine’s Day’ Episode [1:25] We are playing Two T...
How to Tell Friends and Love Interests About Mental Illness
February 04, 2019 11:00 - 28 minutes - 64.9 MBA mental illness diagnosis doesn’t mean you can’t date or make new friends. It does mean – at some point -- that you need to tell all the new people in your life that you’re living with depression, bipolar, schizophrenia, or whatever your mental health concerns are. In this episode, our hosts discuss telling the new people in our lives about our health issues – including the people they’ve dated. Highlights from ‘Mental Illness, Friends, Love Interests’ Episode [2:20] Being public and v...
A Bipolar and a Schizophrenic Discuss Feelings of Loneliness
January 28, 2019 11:00 - 22 minutes - 51.3 MBWhile depression is a common mental health issue, it’s not even close to being the most common. Listen in to hear our hosts discuss how loneliness can make a person feel unwanted and uncared for – even if they are standing in a crowded room. Highlights from ‘loneliness’ Episode [0:30] Loneliness kills more people than depression. [3:30] Michelle explains loneliness she has experienced. [5:20] Gabe explains loneliness he has experienced. [8:00] We always bring up our moms – so why st...
Bizarre Questions Psychiatrists and Therapists Have Asked
January 21, 2019 11:00 - 31 minutes - 71.7 MBThere is an assumption among many Americans that doctors are pretty darn smart and always know what they’re talking about. Psychiatrists work with the mentally ill, so they are certainly smarter than their patients. Because, after all, their patients are “crazy.” Right? In this episode, our hosts discuss all the times that psychiatrists and therapists didn’t live up to the hype – or stereotype. Highlights from ‘Psychiatrists and Therapists Questions’ Episode [1:00] What is the stranges...
Bizarre Questions Psychiatrists and Therapists Have Asked
January 21, 2019 11:00 - 31 minutes - 71.7 MBThere is an assumption among many Americans that doctors are pretty darn smart and always know what they’re talking about. Psychiatrists work with the mentally ill, so they are certainly smarter than their patients. Because, after all, their patients are “crazy.” Right? In this episode, our hosts discuss all the times that psychiatrists and therapists didn’t live up to the hype – or stereotype. Highlights from ‘Psychiatrists and Therapists Questions’ Episode [1:00] What is the stranges...
A Bipolar and a Schizophrenic Talk Self-Sabotage
January 14, 2019 11:00 - 24 minutes - 57 MBMost of us are to blame for our failures, believe it or not. We didn’t practice enough, plan ahead, or work hard enough. If we are honest, we could have done more to succeed, but something stopped us. In this episode, our hosts, Gabe and Michelle discuss why people sabotage their own success and fess up to whether or not they are sabotaging their own. Highlights from ‘Self-Sabotage’ Episode [2:00] Do we sabotage ourselves? [3:00] Some reasons for self-sabotage. [6:30] Private rejectio...
A Bipolar and a Schizophrenic Discuss Psychiatric Medications
January 07, 2019 11:00 - 30 minutes - 69.5 MBPsychiatric medication gets a bad rap when it isn’t deserved, while simultaneously being seen by some as the end-all treatment for people living with mental illness. Our hosts both need their prescribed medication to live well, and that makes people around them ask questions ― some of which are weirder than others. Tune in to this episode to hear what they have to say. Highlights from ‘Meds’ Episode [1:00] What happens when Gabe and Michelle don’t take their medications. [4:00] People...
New Year’s Resolutions from a Bipolar and a Schizophrenic
December 31, 2018 11:00 - 29 minutes - 68.4 MBJust because your living with mental illness, doesn’t mean you don’t believe in all the weird superstitious customs our society loves so much. In this episode our hosts discuss their hopes for the new year, the resolutions they made, and how to have a good 2019 in spite of living with bipolar or schizophrenia. Listen in now! Highlights from ‘Bipolar & Schizophrenic New Year’s Resolutions’ Episode [1:00] What are a Michelle and Gabe doing For the New Year? [3:00] What are our New Year’...
Can You Actually Recover from Bipolar or Schizophrenia?
December 24, 2018 11:00 - 23 minutes - 54.5 MB“I’m in recovery from mental illness,” is a common phrase in our circles. Sure, mental illness is replaced with the specifics – schizophrenia, bipolar, or depression, to name a few – but the idea that people consider themselves to be living a life free from the symptoms of mental illness is a common one. However, is it true? Is recovery actually a thing? Or are all these people just deluding themselves? Gabe and Michelle discuss this – and more – on this episode of A Bipolar, a Schizophren...
Speaking to a Schizophrenic Before and After Daily Medications
December 17, 2018 11:00 - 19 minutes - 44.6 MBResident schizophrenic, Michelle Hammer, is a different person when she first wakes up. Before taking her psychiatric medications, she isn’t as coherent, engaged, or energetic as we are accustomed to her being. For this episode – in a controlled environment – Michelle speaks with Gabe before taking her morning psychiatric medications so she can give the audience a small glimpse of how she feels when she starts each day. Listen in to this episode of A Bipolar, a Schizophrenic, and a Podcast...
Can People With Mental Illness Be Happy?
December 10, 2018 11:00 - 27 minutes - 51.5 MBThose of us with mental illness are asked many questions about our feelings. For a lot of us, the most difficult one to answer is, “Are you happy?” It’s a difficult question to answer because happiness isn’t an easily defined concept. Most people assume that in order to be in recovery from mental illness a person must be happy. But is that really the case? Listen in to this episode to hear our thoughts on happiness, regret, and even a side story about Gabe’s first marriage. Highlights ...
Why People With Mental Illness Should Remove Toxic People From Their Life
December 03, 2018 11:00 - 28 minutes - 52.7 MBLiving with mental illness means accepting that some things are out of our control. It also means tolerating annoyances like pillboxes, regular doctor visits, and the symptoms we just can’t quite get under control. But, does living with mental illness mean we have to keep toxic people around us? Do we, as people who are managing a severe and persistent illness, just have to take the abuse that people heap on us because at least we aren’t alone? In this episode, Gabe & Michelle explore to...
Visiting a Psych Ward as a Guest after Having Been a Patient
November 26, 2018 11:00 - 28 minutes - 52.7 MBFor many people living with mental illness, being committed to a psychiatric hospital is one of our deepest fears. Even people who aren’t mentally ill fear psychiatric hospitals – something that is on public display during Halloween. Recently, Michelle had to take a friend to the hospital because of her friend’s thoughts of suicide. This was the first time Michelle had experienced the mental health system from any viewpoint other than that of a patient. In this episode, she describes every...
Coping with Mental Illness Over The Holidays
November 19, 2018 11:00 - 27 minutes - 51.4 MBTurkey. Stuffing. Families sitting down to dinner and… arguing? For many people, Thanksgiving Day isn’t a day to be thankful, but a day to dread, especially for people with mental illness who feel judged by their families. In this episode, Gabe and Michelle talk about how things can go wrong during the holidays and share some of their best and worst moments during family gatherings. The show also includes practical advice that you can use and share with your loved ones. Take a moment t...
Listen to This if a Doctor Has Ever Told You That a Physical Illness was All in Your Head
November 12, 2018 11:00 - 28 minutes - 55.8 MBMost people with mental illness are diagnosed between the ages of 16 and 24. This means that many people managing severe and persistent mental illness – like major depression, bipolar disorder, or schizophrenia – have never faced serious physical illnesses before. So what happens when someone with a long history of mental illness reports symptoms of a physical illness, especially if that illness is hard to diagnose, treat, or see? Is it possible that the symptoms we believe we are having a...
Listen to This if You’ve Ever Dealt with Regret, Fear, or Grief
November 05, 2018 11:00 - 32 minutes - 61.4 MBOn the same day as Gabe’s father-in-law’s memorial service, a synagogue was attacked in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Gabe wonders if Michelle, as a woman of the Jewish faith, is processing the synagogue attack differently than he is. During the discussion, it is evident that both events affected our hosts, but in different ways. Gabe listens as Michelle warns about living life in fear of danger. Michelle listens as Gabe discusses delivering the eulogy for a man he didn’t particularly get alon...
Listen to This if You’ve Ever Played the Mental Illness Suffering Olympics
October 29, 2018 10:00 - 26 minutes - 50 MBGabe’s granny likes to say that the only thing you need to start a competition is two people. And while we all accept that people like to compete over their successes – who’s faster, prettier, or richer – it may come as a surprise to you that some folks compete over who is sicker. Gabe dubs this contest “the suffering Olympics” and readily admits to having played this game, himself. “I wanted to prove I was sicker and it seemed important I was the sickest person in the room,” Gabe said aft...