In this episode 1 of “My Depressive Episode: The Five Month Journey,” Pricilla and I give you a snapshot of the depths of pain we experienced and discuss how we are forever changed by this journey. We also share with you the purpose for putting these episodes together. Our friend Ryan Amick comes on to share the story of him and a mutual friend, Ted Demas, conspiring with Pricilla to get Joey out of the house for some BBQ and how that excursion quickly went to hell. 

Series Description: This time a year ago (Oct 2019), I was in the mental hospital for a week stay. This move was the product of having no relief from depression and anxiety that progressively worsened through the months. Pricilla and I are going to tell our story over the course of many episodes that will also include the perspectives of friends and family who walked through this hell alongside us. We feel compelled to share the rawness of our experiences as a potential offering of hope to others who suffer with mental illness. We will also do any and everything we can to destigmatize the painful path that many are forced to walk on, in struggling with mental illness. 

NEXT EPISODE in this series: Oct 21st (Wed), “To See a Son Suffer” (with Virgil Svendsen). 

Music on this episode used with permission and courtesy of:“Theme Music” by Andrew Holder e-mail [email protected] for all your podcast needs (production, editing, theme music)

“New Clear Saturday” by Joe Guevara (from This Afternoon’s Malady by Jejune)

“Record City After World” by Joe Guevara (from RIP by Jejune)

“2000 Miles” by Joe Guevara (from RIP by Jejune)

"Keep Hope Alive” by Joel T. Hamilton (from Officina)

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