Eric is 32 and lives with his young family. Dealing with mental health issues for most of his life, he now has a diagnosis of Schizoaffective.

Music: Coastal Romantique – Trevor Kowalski

#schizoaffective #schizophrenia #stigma

00:00:30: Introduction to the interview

00:01:00: Eric's history of mental health

00:01:08: First symptoms and diagnosis

00:01:23: Early encounters with mental health problems

00:04:03: Experience with hallucinations

00:06:00: Confronting lifelong delusions

00:08:10: Struggles with medication changes

00:09:54: Discussion on work barriers with his condition

00:13:13: Importance of genuine confidence

00:16:36: Eric's personal outlets and coping mechanisms

00:19:58: Discussion on societal understanding of schizoaffective disorders

00:20:16: Discussing the perception of self and conditions

00:20:42: Discussion on discrimination

00:22:09: Addressing self stigma

00:23:10: Discussing bullying experiences

00:24:47: Desire for public understanding and world change

00:27:12: Relating religion and spirituality with personal growth

00:29:14: Speaking on personal struggles and advice

00:30:32: Discussing personal music preference

00:31:17: Closing remarks and gratitude

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