Xoe is a student and creative artist from the USA. She was diagnosed with schizoaffective in 2018. Here she talks with me about her experiences which struck her at a young age. Please support her creativity at her Tumblr page: https://bit.ly/3bFxUD5

#schizophrenia #hallucinations #stigma

00:00:30: Introduction to the episode

00:01:01: Zoe's diagnosis and background

00:05:33: Exploration of Zoe's paranoia and delusions

00:10:05: Discussion on medication

00:16:01: Zoe's creative outlets and coping mechanisms

00:20:54: Zoe's outlook on life and the future

00:23:45: Understanding the dark side of life with mental health issues

00:24:38: Recalling first experience with hallucinations

00:25:16: Describing tactile hallucinations

00:27:13: Concluding the interview and appreciation

00:28:37: Discussing favorite music and closing

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