Episode 16 – Travis from San Antonio, Texas

Touched by family tragedy, Travis is 28 and has a dual diagnosis of ADHD and schizophrenia. Join us for a lighthearted chat which also deals with adult themes.

#schizophrenia #hallucinations #stigma

00:00:11: Introduction and personal experiences

00:01:41: Start of the mental health journey

00:04:19: Experiencing hallucinations and delusions

00:11:13: Discovery of schizophrenia and effects

00:14:20: Shared experiences with mother

00:16:04: Mother's tragic end

00:18:14: Coping with loss and next steps

00:18:47: Discussion on dealing with grief and loss

00:19:15: Thoughts on spirituality and the afterlife

00:20:05: Sharing personal loss

00:21:01: Life after loss, working at Amazon

00:22:03: Studying Zen and Buddhism

00:24:37: Dealing with hypnagogic illusions

00:29:37: Dealing with stigma and schizophrenia

00:33:37: Metal Music Appreciation

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