Ep 2: He Said/She Said: Questions from a Bipolar and a Schizophrenic

 

Gabe Howard (bipolar) and Michelle Hammer (schizophrenic) ask each other questions that they must also answer themselves.  They ask about their diagnoses, dealing with symptoms, telling other people about their diagnoses, and where they think they would each be today if they weren’t saddled with mental illness. Find out what Michelle’s friends said when she told them about her schizophrenia. What do you think both of their moms think about their grown children’s medication?

“ALL OF MY FRIENDS TOLD ME THAT IT COULD HAVE NOT BEEN MORE OBVIOUS THAT I HAD SCHIZOPHRENIA.” – MICHELLE HAMMER

Bipolar, Schizophrenic, and a Podcast Show Highlights:

• [5:00] Question #1. “When did you first realize something was wrong?”
• [12:52] Question #2. “Have you experienced delusions, psychosis etc.?”
• [23:00] Question #3. “When you were diagnosed, how did your family take it?”
• [29:45] Question #4. “Where do you think you would be today, if not for your disease?”

Meet The Hosts of #BSPodcast

GABE HOWARD was formally diagnosed with bipolar and anxiety disorders after being committed to a psychiatric hospital in 2003. Now in recovery, Gabe is a prominent mental health activist and host of the award-winning Psych Central Show podcast. He is also an award-winning writer and speaker, traveling nationally to share the humorous, yet educational, story of his bipolar life. To work with Gabe, visit gabehoward.com.

 

MICHELLE HAMMER was officially diagnosed with schizophrenia at age 22, but incorrectly diagnosed with bipolar disorder at 18. Michelle is an award-winning mental health advocate who has been featured in press all over the world. In May, 2015, Michelle founded the company Schizophrenic.NYC, a mental health clothing line, with the mission of reducing stigma by starting conversations about mental health. She is a firm believer that confidence can get you anywhere. To work with Michelle, visit schizophrenic.NYC.

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from World of Psychology https://psychcentral.com/blog/ep-2-he-said-she-said-questions-from-a-bipolar-and-a-schizophrenic/