Part one of Breanna and Brayden's two-part interview with Ekaette Essien, who discussed her experience and recent diagnosis with Bipolar II Disorder, in combination with ADHD.

This week on Disorderly, Breanna and Brayden finish out the month discussing some methods for self-care. They discuss things like taking your time, morning and evening routines, dealing with work-related stress over the weekend, and identity! 

Link to "Here Comes a Thought": https://youtu.be/dHg50mdODFM

Breanna and Brayden discuss suicide and the common association with mental illnesses, namely depression. THIS EPISODE CONTAINS POSSIBLE TRIGGERS.

Link to Trauma and Recovery by Judith Herman https://www.amazon.com/Trauma-Recovery-Aftermath-Violence-Political/dp/0465087302

Following an important update from Allyson, Breanna and Brayden compare inpatient and outpatient programs and discuss the recovery process. Breanna shares her experience with depression and shares how it is informed by negative core beliefs associated with her sexual orientation.  

Breanna and Brayden interview special guest, Allyson to ask her questions about her experience with depression.  They share/compare experiences, talk about different coping skills, and even get to talking about Disneyland! 

Listen to Allyson's cover of Godspeed by the Dixie Chicks here: https://www.disorderlycast.com/godspeed

Breanna and Brayden share their own personal stories dealing with their respective mental illnesses and discuss their intentions for the podcast.