Interview with a schizophrenic

We welcome CJ (he/him) in this episode. He has a schizoaffective and ADHD diagnosis, but spent many years psychotic and undiagnosed. CJ lives in the USA with his partner, and has support of his parents.

#schizoaffective #christianity #gender

Music: Too Dusty - Blood Red Sun

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00:00:30: Introduction to the Episode

00:01:24: Mental Health History of CJ

00:01:59: Growing up in a Paranoid Christian Community

00:02:35: Early Symptoms of Mental Illness

00:04:13: Discovering Trans Identity

00:04:42: Transitioning Belief System

00:05:06: Delving into Philosophy and Solipsism

00:06:36: Suicidal Thoughts Begin

00:08:16: First Encounter with Therapy

00:09:26: Academic Probation due to Mental Health Issues

00:10:00: Struggles with Health Insurance and Suicidal Attempts

00:10:41: Moving and Starting College

00:12:33: Diagnosed with ADHD

00:14:38: Moving with Partner

00:15:22: Experiencing Severe Paranoid Delusions

00:16:58: Coming Out to Parents

00:17:21: Severe Hallucinations and Prophecies

00:18:05: Partner's Support and First Hospital Visit

00:18:31: Experience in the Hospital

00:19:43: Prescribed Antidepressants and Adderall

00:20:08: Decision to Seek Professional Help

00:20:28: Switching Medications for Better Mental Health

00:21:16: Struggles with Reading during Psychosis

00:27:03: Spiritual Aspect of Mental Health

00:28:33: Current Health Status and Lifestyle

00:29:38: Sharing Music Preference

00:30:24: Importance of Sharing Personal Stories

00:32:02: Song Lyric Recitation

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Suffering from childhood depression, Andrew developed schizophrenia as a young man. We talk about his history and then recovery and subsequent personal success.

Music: Bozz - William Benkert

Andrew's computer game:

https://bit.ly/3T63scd

#schizoaffective #depression #programming

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00:00:30: Introduction to the episode

00:01:03: Andrew's mental health journey begins

00:01:24: Andrew's childhood experiences.

00:02:11: Andrew's encounter with toxoplasmosis.

00:03:13: Adolescence and personal hardships.

00:04:20: Andrew's breakdown at

00:05:42: Life changes in

00:07:41: Falling in love in

00:08:39: Andrew's diagnosis with bipolar and lifestyle changes.

00:09:01: Academic success with Chemistry and programming.

00:09:36: Relapse and dropping out of school.

00:10:08: Andrew's journey with game creation starts.

00:13:35: Role of nutrition and dietary changes in Andrew's life.

00:16:02: Andrew's recent struggles and progress in game creation.

00:18:01: Importance of problem-solving for Andrew.

00:22:56: Managing psychosis and maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

00:24:17: Discussion on Medication

00:25:36: Wrap up and Expressing Gratitude

00:25:53: Music Preferences

00:26:18: Invitation to Return to Podcast

00:26:40: Talks about Computer Science

00:26:59: End of Conversation

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Brilliant episode with incredible detail of the initial psychotic breakdown, Jasper bravely leads us through his experience.

Music: Safeword - Torii Wolf

Jasper is a graphic artist:

https://bit.ly/3o8cqY9

#schizoaffective #breakdown #institutions

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00:00:30: Introduction to the episode

00:00:49: Discussing part one of Jasper's story

00:02:03: Discussing Jasper's personal experiences and starting part two of his story

00:03:08: Discussing Jasper's mental health struggles

00:04:26: Discussing Jasper's comfort in his neighborhood as a coping mechanism

00:05:09: Discussing clarity of Jasper's recollections and his unusual behavior

00:06:37: Discussing Jasper's struggle to communicate his emotions

00:07:08: Discussing Jasper's continuing struggles and delusions

00:09:45: Discussing Jasper's interaction with his mom

00:11:55: Continuing Jasper's story and his frustrations

00:14:04: Discussing Jasper's political frustrations and their impact on his mental health

00:16:09: Discussing Jasper's hospitalization and misunderstandings around his condition.

00:17:16: Discussing delusions Jasper experienced while in hospital

00:20:03: Discussion on the tests Jasper had to go through in the hospital

00:23:32: Discussing Jasper's reaction to medical procedures in the hospital and his love for a video game "psychonauts".

00:23:52: Psychonautic trip and impressions of reality

00:29:55: Encounters with law enforcement

00:35:15: Admitted into a mental health unit

00:40:33: Experiencing visual hallucinations

00:43:23: Transition into deep psychosis

00:44:12: Administrated medication

00:46:06: Struggling with the present moment.

00:46:40: Fear and Door Incident

00:49:09: Misdiagnosis and Hyperthyroid Medication

00:50:11: Seeing a Woman's Face and Calmness

00:53:08: Discussing Pronouns

00:54:25: Moving to Acute Ward

00:55:46: Consideration of a Follow-Up Episode

00:57:02: Choosing Music for the Episode

00:58:39: Conclusion & Thanks

01:00:46: Music Plays Out

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We welcome Jasper in this episode. He tells the history behind his diagnosis and eventual psychosis. This is the first part of 2.

Music: Too Deep - OTE feat Skylar

Jasper is a graphic artist:

https://bit.ly/3o8cqY9

#schizoaffective #transgender #cats

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00:00:30: Introduction and guest's background

00:01:13: Start of interview: Mental health journey

00:01:55: Challenges in seeking treatment

00:02:21: Beginning therapy and dealing with family reaction

00:04:18: Exploring schizoaffective disorder

00:06:29: Effects of medication, family reactions

00:08:33: Impact of significant life changes

00:09:05: Role of internet in mental health journey

00:10:34: Dealing with erotomania

00:13:10: Experiences from college life

00:14:27: Experiencing paranoid thoughts

00:17:55: Misunderstanding and ignorance about schizophrenia

00:19:24: Impact of toxic relationships

00:22:31: Exploring generational trauma

00:23:33: Experiences as a transgender male

00:26:09: Threats and Social Challenges

00:27:01: The Loss of a Pet

00:28:17: Emotional Attachment to Pets

00:30:07: Connection between Schizophrenia and Triggers

00:31:39: Delusions and Emotional Stress

00:32:36: The Trigger of Delusions

00:35:51: Trigger Identified

00:36:11: Background Information and its Importance

00:37:17: Next Episode Scheduling

00:37:39: Episode Music Preference

00:38:18: Episode Closure

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Byron talks to us about his harrowing start to life, his mental health journey and up to the present day. Byron currently has a schizoaffective diagnosis, and likely schizo-typal diagnosis too.

Below are links to Byron's original work:

Youtube: https://bit.ly/3bEdos1

Instagram: https://bit.ly/3OZ1DLj

Id: WOOHOOPOOPOO

Byron's book is:

"Red on the Line" under the penname "lord byron the seventh" as a self-published book off Amazon

Music: Habits - Duckmaw

#schizoaffective #abuse #creativity

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00:00:30: Introduction to the episode

00:01:02: Byron's mental health journey

00:01:23: Early life and struggles

00:02:21: Family dysfunction and abuse

00:03:31: Overcoming family abuse

00:07:10: Stolen trust fund and criminal accusations

00:09:37: Discussion about autism and mental health diagnosis

00:12:46: Personal views on religion and mental illness

00:16:37: Discussing Perceptions of The Universe

00:17:55: Thoughts on Pantheism

00:19:07: Contemplating Humility and Brevity of Human Existence

00:19:30: Interesting Facts About Chemistry

00:23:31: Discussion About Mental Health and Public Awareness

00:24:45: Discussing Creativity and Artistry

00:27:41: Sharing Poetry

00:31:31: Music Preferences

00:32:14: Conclusive remarks and appreciations

00:32:42: Commentary on the podcast's purpose and impact

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In this episode, we welcome back Cody. Cody has recently suffered the bereavement of his mother, and also attended psychiatric care. We catch up with Cody and one of his alters, Dylan.

Music: The Black Expression - Sarah the Illstrumentalist

#DID #schizophrenia #bereavement

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00:00:30: Introduction of the new episode

00:00:42: Introduction to Cody

00:01:21: Discussing Cody's recent experiences

00:02:02: Discussing Cody's issues with medication

00:03:22: Discussing Cody's experiences in New York's hospital

00:04:30: Discussing treatments for mental health

00:05:21: Talk about length of Cody's stay in New York

00:06:10: Introduction of Cody's alter, Dylan

00:07:33: Discussing Dylan and his role

00:09:44: Further discussion on Cody and Dylan's relationship

00:10:22: Discussing deep psychosis

00:11:16: Discussing Cody's future plans

00:11:49: Discussing daily coping mechanisms

00:13:03: Remembering Cody's mother's death

00:16:53: Discussing the impact of Cody's mother's death

00:18:25: Discussing Cody's needs

00:22:00: Discussing Cody's interest in art

00:24:23: Cody introduces the concept of his son from another earth.

00:26:06: Closing remarks and ending the episode

00:27:21: Discussing show music

00:27:37: Thanks and farewells

00:28:19: Final Goodbyes

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Zac is 26 from South London. He has been dealing with severe mental health issues since a young man and speaks to us about his struggles with life, work, relationships during this time. He has been diagnosed with Schizoaffective, ADHD, PTSD, Aspergers and BPD.

Music: Her Name is Edith – Easton

#schizoaffective #BPD #ADHD

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00:00:00: Introduction and guest presentation

00:01:35: Starting the conversation about mental health

00:02:08: Early childhood experiences with mental health

00:03:00: Impact of traumatic experiences on mental health

00:04:03: First psychotic break from reality

00:05:06: Dealing with mental health and family reactions

00:06:01: Brief return to normalcy

00:06:49: Regressing into mental health struggles again

00:08:44: Believing in having a spiritual awakening

00:09:14: Pursuit of medical help and diagnoses

00:10:33: Development of strange behaviors

00:13:41: Intensified struggles with mental health

00:14:32: Impact of mother's cancer diagnosis on mental health

00:15:06: Coping with voices and psychosis

00:17:00: Struggling with relationships

00:18:21: Entering the hospital

00:19:54: Connection with other patient

00:24:30: Fear and Protection

00:25:16: Decision to leave hospital

00:25:49: Loss of personal possession and Safety

00:26:57: Discharge and homelessness

00:28:24: Reflection on trauma and hardship.

00:28:49: Speaker's Diagnosis and Experience with Diagnosis

00:29:14: Forgiving and Understanding Situations in Retrospect

00:30:04: Recall of Past Hospital Stays

00:30:49: Different Hospital Experiences

00:31:11: Last Hospital Stay and Experience

00:32:01: Disagreements with Diagnosis

00:33:02: Discharging Self from Hospital

00:33:22: Negative Experiences with Home Treatment Team

00:34:04: Challenges Dealing with Psychosis

00:34:19: Mental Health as a Journey

00:35:09: Discussion on Prevalence of Schizoaffective Disorder

00:35:35: Discussion on Current Secure Mental Health Wards

00:35:48: Experience in Hospital During COVID-

00:37:08: Variation in Quality of Hospital Staff

00:37:18: Fear of Staff due to Lack of Understanding of Condition

00:38:16: Recounting Experience in Different Type of Ward

00:39:22: Belief about Trigger of Psychotic Episodes

00:40:18: Personal Opinion on Trauma and Psychosis

00:41:57: Personal Struggle with Predestined Genes and Trauma

00:42:33: Conclusion of Interview

00:45:07: Struggles with Mania

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Duncan introduces the new season and reflects on the story so far.

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00:00:02: Introduction and welcome to the new season

00:01:19: Reflections on previous episodes and impact of host's empathy on his mental health

00:02:12: Host sharing his personal experience with schizophrenia

00:03:19: Discussing the need for more role models in the schizophrenic community

00:04:13: The purpose of the show: to defeat the stigma of schizophrenia

00:05:18: Personal beliefs about schizophrenia

00:05:59: Future plans for more episodes

00:06:41: Introduction to a new interview in upcoming days

00:07:04: Closing remarks and gratitude

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Victoria has a long history of mental health difficulties beginning with depression at 18. She now has a schizophrenia diagnosis – in this recording, she reflects on her past and shows hope for the future.

#schizophrenia #parenthood #psychosis

00:00:11: Song Lyrics

00:00:31: Introduction to the episode

00:00:37: Introduction to Victoria

00:01:27: Background of Victoria's mental health difficulties

00:03:08: Victoria's childhood memories and traumas

00:04:26: Victoria on facing the reality of her mental health

00:05:39: Victoria's high-stress periods

00:06:21: Depression diagnosis at

00:07:29: Bipolar disorder diagnosis at

00:08:41: Challenges in accepting mental illness

00:09:28: Fluctuations in life productivity

00:10:27: Victoria's attempts at medication

00:12:03: Victoria talking about detaching from people

00:13:08: Victoria discussing marriage and her kids

00:14:09: Relationship with her sisters

00:14:51: Victoria's suicide attempt

00:16:40: Victoria powers through life despite struggles

00:17:07: Other health struggles including thyroid cancer

00:18:03: Victoria's children as her saving grace

00:21:11: Victoria's intense hallucinations

00:22:46: Victoria's observations about schizophrenia

00:23:42: Victoria struggles with the best course of treatment

00:27:58: Closing Statements

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Trevor has a diagnosis of schizophrenia. He is 37 with a history of depression and hallucinations. Having esoteric views, he has found comfort and curiosity in his original art

Trevor's Art

https://www.facebook.com/trevorsevenart​

#schizophrenia​ #depression​ #art​

00:00:30: Introduction to the episode

00:01:13: Trevor's journey with schizophrenia

00:05:46: Discussion about antipsychotics

00:06:34: Trevor's theory about hearing voices

00:07:28: Current state of Trevor's condition

00:08:44: Challenges with disability claims

00:10:16: Improvement over the past year

00:11:12: Current barriers in life due to schizophrenia

00:12:37: Experiences of discrimination

00:14:10: Explanation of Trevor's original theories

00:16:42: Trevor's art journey

00:19:57: Sharing of Trevor's artwork

00:20:38: Trevor's apology and reflections

00:22:14: Trevor's music preference

00:22:30: Closing remarks

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