07.21.2020 - By Duncan Samarasinghe
Jack is 22 and dealing with an emerging psychosis. He is battling with akathisia but has a bold optimistic outlook on life.
#schizophrenia #hallucinations #stigma
00:00:31: Introduction to the episode 00:00:36: Jack's background 00:01:01: Jack's diagnosis and life before psychosis 00:02:20: Jack's symptoms and experience with psychosis 00:02:58: Jack's experience with medications and side effects 00:03:35: Impact of psychosis on Jack's physical health 00:04:11: Changes in Jack's medication and their effects 00:05:15: Jack's struggle with akathisia 00:06:28: Jack's experience with Lanzapine and its effects on him 00:07:23: Jack's hospitalization and diagnosis 00:08:02: Jack's struggle with depression 00:09:06: Jack's social experiences in terms of friends 00:10:15: Jack's future aspirations and his hopes for recovery 00:13:53: Jack's experience in a mental hospital 00:15:48: Jack's goals post-psychosis and opinion on Ireland's healthcare system 00:16:57: Jack's opinion on drug use and its relation to psychosis 00:18:00: Contemplation and akathisia. 00:18:51: Discussing medication withdrawals. 00:18:59: Lack of discussion about mental health. 00:19:28: Inquiring about mental health support centers. 00:19:53: Insights from hospital experiences. 00:20:07: Misunderstandings about mental illness. 00:20:43: Wrapping up of the interview. 00:21:10: Planning for future chats. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.