“Even opening my eyes was just a miserable experience and I just didn't understand it.” 

Two years after her sister’s death and in the grips of anguish and despair, Andrea Wilson Woods sat on the edge of a rooftop in San Francisco thinking it would be so easy to leap. Coming to her senses, she decided not to end it all. But that incident sparked something in Andrea: a nagging feeling it wasn’t just a profound grief she had felt since losing her sister. But as Andrea broached the topic with her therapist, her concerns were ignored.  Seeking a second opinion confirmed her suspicions: She had Bipolar II Disorder. While the diagnosis brought relief, Andrea was hesitant to speak out about it -- until many years later when realized sharing her story was the only way to normalize mental health. https://letsnottalkaboutit.com

Hosts:
Camille Tuutti
Sharon Tiger
Amanda Ziadeh

Guest:
Andrea Wilson Woods

Expert:
Yuritzy Gomez Serrano, AMFT

Editor:
Tessa Hall

Behind the Scenes:
Lisa Abeyta

Music:
“Incoming” by Jeffrey C. Mund
"Arms of Gold" by Tape Machines

This podcast is supported by Voices in Action.