Episode 47 - Benjamin Part 1
Episode description
Benjamin is our guest today. He has been diagnosed with schizophrenia, bipolar & ADHD. 35 from Connecticut, Ben has spent a lifetime fighting addictions, and the trauma of institutions. It was my pleasure to hear his story.
WWASP Survivors:
#schizoaffective #wwasps #addiction
Music : Papa Funk - spring gang
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00:00:30: Episode Introduction
00:00:52: Greetings and updates
00:01:56: Ben's mental health journey
00:02:27: Childhood episodes and struggles
00:04:44: Middle school experiences
00:05:53: Family conflicts and leaving home
00:07:32: Living on the street
00:08:03: Arrest and transport to behavior modification school
00:10:26: Life under behavior modification school
00:12:29: Release from behavior modification school and aftermath
00:14:09: Life after TBI diagnoses
00:16:59: Coping without medication
00:18:57: Trust issues and paranoia
00:20:57: Increased psychosis after TBI
00:21:38: Paranoid schizophrenia onset
00:22:05: Memory from behavior modification school
00:23:18: Spiritual reflections and impact on life
00:24:31: Individual journey with religion and spirituality
00:25:28: Life challenges in twenties: Jails, rehabs and alcoholism
00:26:08: A path to recovery: Revisiting religion and therapy
00:28:05: Struggle with schizophrenia, bipolar and ADHD
00:29:34: Rehab success: Finding effective medications
00:30:15: Relapse after rehab, experience with a psychotic episode
00:31:14: Music preferences shared
00:31:27: Introduction to follow-up episode and discussion around mental health
00:32:12: Conclusion of the episode, potential for a follow-up conversation
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