Episode 30 – Matt from Nebraska

Matt is 34 with a diagnosis of paranoid schizophrenia. The obtaining of suitable medication that is affordable in the USA is an issue that we discuss.

Music: Leave It All Behind – STRLGHT

#schizophrenia​ #medication​ #freehealthcare

00:00:30: Introduction and Welcome

00:01:09: Discussion on COVID-

00:03:10: Beginning of Mental Health Talk

00:03:38: Matt's Mental Health Journey

00:07:53: Discussion on Matt's Current Stability

00:13:11: Frustration with Medical Community Understanding

00:16:36: Disclosure at Work

00:17:49: Acceptance Diagnosis

00:19:19: Impact of Current Job

00:20:37: Changing work locations and adapting to work from home

00:20:58: Discussing the impact of COVID-

00:22:13: Techniques to help with health conditions: therapy, diet, exercise

00:23:10: Improving health: quitting smoking and drinking, starting a healthy lifestyle

00:24:15: Critiquing the healthcare system: insurance and medication cost issues

00:26:23: Discussing new potential medication methods: nasal sprays

00:27:44: Closing remarks and musical preferences

00:28:40: End of the interview

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