Interview with a schizophrenic

Episode 27 – Eric from USA

02.10.2021 - By Duncan SamarasinghePlay

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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 Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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