"The way how they treat us affect our health."

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This week on From the Wallflowers, we speak from the supposed abnormal side. Our guest, Sakura, talked about the mental health struggles when she came out to her loved ones.

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From the Wallflowers – a weekly podcast series recording the stories from the respectable Hongkies.

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Music:

1. Boogiebounce: youtube.com/watch?v=eEXvyrdMzxs

2. Pablo: youtube.com/watch?v=7EBpOjckGvs

3. Natural: youtube.com/watch?v=2cReS2qAZi4

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Production by Jasmine Leung and credits to Hazel Chan for her voiceover.

"Because your expectations and theirs are different."

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Thanks for supporting the podcast From the Wallflowers and now we're half way through our journey! Starting from this week onwards, we have decided to spin the table a bit and to see the different side of the story. In every story, there're different versions of truths: your truth, my truth and the truth. This week on From the Wallflowers, our guest, my mom (who prefers to be called as Jasmine's mom), recorded her thoughts about her daughter's mental health discovery.

(**Leave us some comments!)

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From the Wallflowers – a weekly podcast series recording the stories from the respectable Hongkies.

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Music:

1. Boogiebounce: youtube.com/watch?v=eEXvyrdMzxs

2. Natural: youtube.com/watch?v=2cReS2qAZi4

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Production by Jasmine Leung

“I always try to not to refrain myself from doing things I like.”

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Welcome back to the sequal on anxiety! This week on From the Wallflowers, we move on to know more about panic attacks and Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Our guest, Iris, shared us with her brave PTSD story from flesh-eating bacteria (Necrotising Fasciitis).

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From the Wallflowers – a weekly podcast series recording the stories from the respectable Hongkies.

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Music & SFX (Atmos on the MTR was originally recorded):

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1. Boogiebounce: youtube.com/watch?v=eEXvyrdMzxs

2. Apple cut tear in half: freesound.org/people/kyles/sounds/452543/

3. Microwave beep: freesound.org/people/KeyKrusher/sounds/154953/

4. Lotion: freesound.org/people/twiggles/sounds/94673/

5. Breathing female: freesound.org/people/Kuroseishin/sounds/95567/

6. Female sobbing: freesound.org/people/Idalize/sounds/408211/

7. Broken bulb: freesound.org/people/xdrav/sounds/115276/

8. Asthmatic breathing: freesound.org/people/harleto/sounds/204469/

9. Train, travelling between carriages: freesound.org/people/InspectorJ/sounds/403093/

10. Bubbles and splashes: freesound.org/people/craigsmith/sounds/438841/

11. Boat on the Gulf of Finland: freesound.org/people/miklovan/sounds/195892/

12. Steam kettle boiling and whistling: freesound.org/people/Jagadamba/sounds/254339/

13. After the Soft Rains: youtube.com/watch?v=TaadfK7poAY

14. Stirring in coffee: freesound.org/people/jvdicke/sounds/455009/

15. Office chair rolling: freesound.org/people/bokal/sounds/414818/

16. Chocolate crunching: freesound.org/people/maurolupo/sounds/331136/

17. Take Me to the Depths: youtube.com/watch?v=svUgg0wJsLQ

18. Natural: youtube.com/watch?v=2cReS2qAZi4

19. Ether Oar: youtube.com/watch?v=mvhXxTBR4hI

20. Closing gate with keys: freesound.org/people/andriala/sounds/16187/

21. Cristaline wine glass glasses cling clang chin chin: freesound.org/people/bulbastre/sounds/126889/

22. Beepbeep: /freesound.org/people/leviclaassen/sounds/107786/

23. Party crowd: freesound.org/people/Kolezan/sounds/246117/

24. Missing My Girl: youtube.com/watch?v=rAazlnQzi18

25. Glass smash bottle: freesound.org/people/InspectorJ/sounds/344265/

26. Water drop: freesound.org/people/Adam_N/sounds/166315/

27. Pouring soup in a metal pan: freesound.org/people/Hitrison/sounds/251410/

28. Follow the Shadows: youtube.com/watch?v=ZaxxWPWOX1Q

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Production by Jasmine Leung

“I believe that OCD is chronic. It’s not something you can endure it on your own.”

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Hey peeps, we’re doing something different these two weeks by splitting the topic, Anxiety” into two episodes! (*EXCITEMENT*) This week on From the Wallflowers, we touch on issues of Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD) and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). Our guest, Lily upon Avon, shared us with recovering OCD journey attaching to selfies online and at workplace.

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From the Wallflowers – a weekly podcast series recording the stories from the respectable Hongkies.

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Music & SFX (Atmos on the MTR was originally recorded):

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1. Boogiebounce: youtube.com/watch?v=eEXvyrdMzxs

2. Apple cut tear in half: freesound.org/people/kyles/sounds/452543/

3. Book light noise: freesound.org/people/donjmyers/sounds/162355/

4. Ambient Garden Sheffield: freesound.org/people/snowcrane/sounds/148449/

5. Pen click: freesound.org/people/z2cradio/sounds/426406/

6. River or stream thick soft flow: freesound.org/people/kyles/sounds/450626/

7. Gut grumbles: freesound.org/people/bigfatseal/sounds/22134/

8. To rubber gloves on: freesound.org/people/chimerical/sounds/197803/

9. Memory card: youtube.com/watch?v=Ksc-a-lD7r8

10. Microwave beep: freesound.org/people/KeyKrusher/sounds/154953/

11. Ambience London Street: freesound.org/people/InspectorJ/sounds/398159/

12. Mechanical elevator: freesound.org/people/ThatMisfit/sounds/413452/

13. Where to?: youtube.com/watch?v=-ktBi7K6mnw

14. Footsteps, shoes, tile, fast: freesound.org/people/neohylanmay/sounds/333199/

15. Heart Rate – normal: freesound.org/people/thegreatperson/sounds/210793/

16. Girly giggle: freesound.org/people/AlucardsBride/sounds/179671/

17. Digital Memories: youtube.com/watch?v=x8WebNqHk1k

18. Natural: youtube.com/watch?v=2cReS2qAZi4

19. Staring at the Sun: youtube.com/watch?v=UL9oQFJgC0o

20. Three Kinds of Suns: youtube.com/watch?v=4jZM25nmuyk

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Production by Jasmine Leung

“Students in Hong Kong do not think it’s a big deal. But it could be traumatic.”

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This week on From the Wallflowers, we focus on the practical mental health guide among university students, from America, Hong Kong to Australia. Our guest, Edelweiss, shared us with her Hong Kong experience and insights into the American way.

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From the Wallflowers – a weekly podcast series recording the mental health stories from the respectable Hongkies.

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Music & SFX:

1. Boogiebounce: youtube.com/watch?v=eEXvyrdMzxs

2. Aeroplane white noise: freesound.org/people/Moggi/sounds/181272/

3. Heels walking on pavement: freesound.org/people/Robinhood76/sounds/318900/

4. Firework single rocket: freesound.org/people/Kinoton/sounds/455546/

5. Fist punch/kick: freesound.org/people/rcroller/sounds/424144/

6. White Hats: youtube.com/watch?v=2Os1ON3TKGY

7. Ambulance siren: freesound.org/people/stereobrother/sounds/445344/

8. Waltz to Death: youtube.com/watch?v=F-fFrRjovd8

9. Chopping wood: freesound.org/people/14FPanskaSilovsky_Petr/sounds/419928/

10. Broken string: freesound.org/people/alexbird/sounds/99158/

11. Hollow wooden footsteps: freesound.org/people/D%20W/sounds/152781/

12. Front door opening: freesound.org/people/InspectorJ/sounds/431117/

13. Bad beep (incorrect): freesound.org/people/RICHERlandTV/sounds/216090/

14. Magical dirt: youtube.com/watch?v=PIVIWuSt9Bg

15. Typing: freesound.org/people/Alivvie/sounds/323432/

16. Leafing through papers: freesound.org/people/lawnjelly/sounds/156890/

17. Shot, blow, destruction: freesound.org/people/urupin/sounds/192104/

18. Natural: youtube.com/watch?v=2cReS2qAZi4

19. Organ ambience (calm): freesound.org/people/InspectorJ/sounds/411991/

20. Run on dart: freesound.org/people/nextmaking/sounds/86011/

21. Phone Dialing: freesound.org/people/HarryPeeks/sounds/339950/

22. Jumping in a pool: freesound.org/people/InspectorJ/sounds/352098/

23. Clock: freesound.org/people/Tetrisrocker/sounds/458627/

24. Clinic office: freesound.org/people/kyles/sounds/453944/

25.Bell: freesound.org/people/13gkopeckak/sounds/378912/

26. That Never Dies: youtube.com/watch?v=Cuc_NEIMa_U

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Production by Jasmine Leung.

"There's never an expiry date for grieving."

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Happy Valentine's Day! Who said that valentine has to be somebody you are romantically attract to? Even as small as a kitten can be your valentine. Why not just take this occasion to think of somebody who is or once so special to you? Both animals and human beings experience the pain of losing loved ones. But every individual has their own way to make a proper disclosure for their love. This week on From the Wallflowers, our guest, Gladiolus shared us her grieving story over her sister.

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To my grandpas and grandma up there. And of course, to you, my little fan.

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From the Wallflowers - a weekly podcast series recording the mental health stories from the respectable Hongkies.

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Music & SFX :

1. Boogiebounce: youtube.com/watch?v=eEXvyrdMzxs

2. Bubbles quick: freesound.org/people/murraysortz/sounds/192501/

3. Ambience of sea waves: freesound.org/people/InspectorJ/sounds/400632/

4. Elephant sound: freesound.org/people/y89312/sounds/139875/

5. Water drop: freesound.org/people/14FPanska_Nemec_Petr/sounds/420227/

6. Printer: freesound.org/people/mdsn/sounds/175277/

7. Ting: freesound.org/people/1urker/sounds/435792/

8. Wind marching for rain: youtube.com/watch?v=HTcMMFXDYeY

9. Heart monitor beep: freesound.org/people/samfk360/sounds/148897/

10. Closing a book: freesound.org/people/Kodack/sounds/256472/

11. Touching moment: youtube.com/watch?v=7edagU3s5zk

12. Natural: youtube.com/watch?v=2cReS2qAZi4

13. Funeral music: freesound.org/people/martian/sounds/182103/

14. Glass breaking: freesound.org/people/YleArkisto/sounds/360621/

15. Handful chopsticks: freesound.org/people/1san/sounds/366687/

16. Paper folding: freesound.org/people/Anthousai/sounds/398896/

17. Fireplace: freesound.org/people/leosalom/sounds/234288/

18. A quiet thought: youtube.com/watch?v=9-R2rufDRBE

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Production by Jasmine Leung and credits to Coco Ma for her voiceover.

"It's okay, that's who you are."

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Bipolar Disorder, or used to be known as Manic Depression, is often misdiagnosed as depression at early stages. This week on From the Wallflowers, our guest, Baby's Breath shared us with her experience in opening up her mental health story to people she cares.

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From the Wallflowers - a weekly podcast series recording the mental health stories from the respectable Hongkies.

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Music & SFX :

1. Boogiebounce: youtube.com/watch?v=eEXvyrdMzxs

2. Balloon pop: freesound.org/people/Huminaatio/sounds/266981/

3. Roller coaster screams: freesound.org/people/InspectorJ/sounds/399376/

4. Drawing with pencil (slow and continuous): freesound.org/people/AO-SoundPawz/sounds/444676/

5. Pencil drawing: freesound.org/people/rylandbrooks/sounds/387926/

6. Party crowd: freesound.org/people/winsx87/sounds/152026/

7. Cheers: freesound.org/people/barbara.raposo/sounds/424776/

8. Lonely piano: freesound.org/people/Setuniman/sounds/152508/

9. Pen clicking: freesound.org/people/yaron_elh/sounds/85066/

10. Key twist lock: freesound.org/people/KieranKeegan/sounds/418846/

11. Rummaging through bag: freesound.org/people/margotdots/sounds/362882/

12. Disturbing acoustic guitar: freesound.org/people/Smukey9/sounds/415378/

13. Music box: freesound.org/people/gumballworld/sounds/386927/

14. Typing, sending text message: freesound.org/people/vcspran/sounds/344606/

15. Natural: youtube.com/watch?v=2cReS2qAZi4

16. Footsteps in forest: freesound.org/people/Gutek/sounds/201885/

17. Restaurant: freesound.org/people/Marnenagel/sounds/408468/

17. Small group whispering: freesound.org/people/speedygonzo/sounds/257649/

18. Footsteps, tile, female tile: freesound.org/people/SpliceSound/sounds/218291/

19. Forest at dawn with birds, chachalacas, crickets and insects in the Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve: freesound.org/people/felix.blume/sounds/328297/

20. Footsteps in the wood: freesound.org/people/Gutek/sounds/201885/

21. Take me to the depths: youtube.com/watch?v=NoFea2eEGuE

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Production by Jasmine Leung.

"The healing process depends on yourself, your mentality, your way of thinking, not the drugs alone."

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According to a local study cited by the government, a one-week prevalence of depression episode among adults was 2.9 per cent, and the numbers increased with age. This week on From the Wallflowers, our guest, Bulbasaur (not his real name) shared us thoughts for food on the myth of antidepressants.

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From the Wallflowers - a weekly podcast series recording the mental health stories from the respectable Hongkies.

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Music & SFX :

1. Boogiebounce: youtube.com/watch?v=eEXvyrdMzxs

2. Showdown Sting: freesound.org/people/Banzai_Bonsai/sounds/447580/

3. Computer codes "Corrupt": freesound.org/people/Felfa/sounds/117597/

4. Bell counter: freesound.org/people/InspectorJ/sounds/415510/

5. Click: freesound.org/people/Splatez07/sounds/413690/

6. Notification: freesound.org/people/FoolBoyMedia/sounds/234524/

7. Success jingle: freesound.org/people/JustInvoke/sounds/446111/

8. Natural: youtube.com/watch?v=2cReS2qAZi4

9. Backyard ambience night: freesound.org/people/Spyboticer/sounds/407169/

10. Car passing: freesound.org/people/InspectorJ/sounds/416439/

11. Lullaby: youtube.com/watch?v=ZSPnqWnZWvg

12. Glass and utensils clings: freesound.org/people/jeremjuru/sounds/339676/

13. Party crowd: freesound.org/people/Kolezan/sounds/246117/

14. The cat's meow: freesound.org/people/Counter-gamer/sounds/213889/

15. Wall clock ticking: freesound.org/people/straget/sounds/405423/

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Production by Jasmine Leung.

Credits to Elgar Teo for voiceover.

"Wallflowers, are flowers."

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Pause a bit before skipping this - "hey, we need to talk about mental health". According to the World Health Organisation, one in four people is diagnosed of mental disorders globally. In the hustly-bustly city that is mixed with Chinese and Western cultures, what's the relevant situation in Hong Kong then?

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From the Wallflowers - a weekly podcast series recording the stories from the respectable Hongkies.

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Music & SFX (The remaining SFX was originally recorded):

1. Boogiebounce: youtube.com/watch?v=eEXvyrdMzxs

2. Coin drop: freesound.org/people/Jace/sounds/17502/

3. Octopus Card: mobile.uwants.com/attachment.php?aid=4365765

4. Putting on seatbelt: freesound.org/people/jrssandoval/sounds/68141/

5. Newspaper: freesound.org/people/peasoperro/sounds/152962/

6. Eating Chips [ (Andi Roselund (Sangwha Comm)]: freesound.org/people/ultradust/sounds/167190/

7. Sunset: freemusicarchive.org/music/Evgeny_Grinko/Winter_Sunshine_EP/

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Production by Jasmine Leung.