Get a Grip Podcast

Haldol and The Nursing Home and Mental Health Challenges in Sobriety | Episode 2


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In this raw and unfiltered episode, Aaron and Louis open up like never before, diving deep into some of their most personal and unexpected experiences. Aaron shares the harrowing story of being given Haldol, a powerful antipsychotic medication, and how it led to him being placed in a nursing home—a surreal and unsettling experience that left a lasting impact on his mental and emotional state.

Louis takes a brave step in discussing one of the most difficult aspects of his journey—battling suicidal thoughts even in sobriety. Many assume that getting sober is the end of the struggle, but for Louis, the fight didn’t stop when he put down the bottle. His openness sheds light on the hidden battles of sobriety, the importance of mental health awareness, and what it truly takes to push through the darkest moments.

And just when things seem heavy, Aaron lightens the mood with his weird and borderline obsessive fascination with the viral Chick-Fil-A girl—a topic that adds an unexpected twist to the episode. Whether it’s admiration, curiosity, or something else entirely, Aaron’s fixation on internet personalities takes the conversation in a direction that will leave you both laughing and questioning his life choices.

This episode is a wild mix of deep, emotional honesty and off-the-wall humor, offering a look at the highs, lows, and completely bizarre moments that make up Aaron and Louis’s journey. It’s a reminder that life is messy, mental health is complicated, and sometimes, even in the toughest moments, we find humor in the strangest places.

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