Normal. It’s one of those words that we all pretend to understand, but honestly none of us really do. People living with mental illness are usually striving to be normal, or act normal, or feel normal – but how do we know when we’ve succeeded? What is normal?
In this episode of A Bipolar, a Schizophrenic, and a Podcast, Gabe and Michelle discuss the various ways that people living with mental illness typically react to different events in their lives versus the way people living without mental illness may react.
In every scenario, our hosts talk about mistakes they’ve made, do-overs they’d like to have, and in some cases question whether the typical reaction is really all that reasonable to begin with.
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“If your actions are causing you more negatives than positives, it’s time to re-evaluate your actions.”
– Gabe Howard
Highlights From ‘Normal’ Episode
[1:30] Gabe and Michelle are discussing “Normal” Reactions vs. How People with Mental Illness React.
[2:15] What Michelle was first taught about Mental Illness. Gabe explains the accurate definitions.
[4:50] “Normal” person vs. mentally ill person: Reactions to a mistake at work
[6:30] “Normal” person vs. mentally ill person: Friends cancel plans on them
[7:50] “Normal” person vs. mentally ill person: How to make their momma happy
[9:20] “Normal” person vs. mentally ill person: Losing a lacrosse game
[14:00] “Normal” person vs. mentally ill person: How to be successful at school
[20:00] Exploring the different ways we grieve death before and after recovery.
[23:00] How should we react? Is there a correct way?
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/bs-podcast-help-im-mentally-ill-and-i-want-to-act-normal/
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