Interview with a schizophrenic

Episode 33 – Victoria from Tennesee

04.11.2021 - By Duncan SamarasinghePlay

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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 Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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