“Mistakes are part of life” is something that some older relative tells every single child after they’ve messed something up. Generally, this advice is followed up with, “It’s how you react to the mistake that matters.”
Gabe Howard’s father taught him to apologize whenever he did something wrong, believing that it was important to own the mistake and make amends for it. “You can’t ask for forgiveness if you aren’t willing to make it right,” his father said. In true blue-collar fashion, he would follow up with, “The mark of a good man is his willingness to say he’s sorry.”
But, what happens when the mistake isn’t something you chose to do? What if, during depression, mania, or hallucination, you made a mistake or hurt someone?
Are people with mental illness expected to apologize for mistakes caused by an illness? In this episode of A Bipolar, A Schizophrenic, and a Podcast, Gabe and Michelle discuss this and much more.
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“I lost 10 years of my life due to bipolar disorder.”
– Gabe Howard
Highlights From ‘Apologizing for Mental Illness’ Episode
[1:00] Michelle shares a story about a romantic argument.
[4:00] Gabe explains what he thinks about caretaking.
[7:00] Honestly, Michelle is just losing her shit.
[8:30] Should you apologize after you freak out?
[12:45] Gabe and Michelle’s working relationship is . . .
[18:00] Michelle’s delayed dating due to schizophrenia.
[21:00] Michelle has fear of success?
Meet Your Bipolar and Schizophrenic Hosts
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.
from World of Psychology https://psychcentral.com/blog/should-we-apologize-for-symptoms-of-mental-illness/
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