Overcoming Mental Health Stigma
Ross shares his journey through mental health struggles, from hiding his symptoms to facing stigma after hospitalization. Despite challenges, he finds strength in speaking out and fighting against misconceptions.In this clip
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What could my psychiatrist do to help me heal from trauma that I processed in isolation, especially since I typically stay quiet about everything and struggle to accept help from others?
I've been struggling with the aftermath of a psychotic break I had at 17, which led to a diagnosis of bipolar disorder and a long stint on medications. I was head of my class, involved in extracurriculars, and generally happy before this episode. I was put on Abilify 10 mg and Lamictal 150 mg, and stayed on them from 2009 to 2016 without any episodes.
I'm grappling with what really caused my psychotic break—was it stress, lack of sleep, family tendencies, or something else? I listened to your podcast about mental health and was fascinated. What do you think caused my psychosis, and how can I address the root cause? How can I get off these medications safely?