JCIP #45 - Sam Thomas

In the forty-fifth episode of the Just Checking In Podcast we spoke to mental health advocate and Vent Champion, Sam Thomas. Sam discussed his experiences of bulimia, depression, alcohol addiction and his diagnosis of emotionally unstable personality disorder. We also talked about the many years he has been tirelessly advocating for mental health awareness and male eating disorders, his coming out story as a gay man, exercise and of course, a mental health chat! As always, #itsokaytovent Read the Vent articles we referenced on the pod below: 'What I’ve Learned From My Mental Health Crisis And Why Focusing On Your Recovery Is Key': http://vent.org.uk/what-ive-learned-from-my-mental-health-crisis-and-why-focusing-on-your-recovery-is-key 'What It’s Like To Experience Alcohol Withdrawal & Be Admitted To An Inpatient Detox': http://vent.org.uk/what-its-like-to-experience-alcohol-withdrawal-be-admitted-to-an-inpatient-detox 'Why Dual Diagnosis Needs Dual Services': http://vent.org.uk/why-dual-diagnosis-needs-dual-services 'Life Begins At Sober: Six Months Into Sobriety & Counting': http://vent.org.uk/life-begins-at-sober-six-months-into-sobriety-counting Follow Sam on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/sam_thomas86 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samthomas8186/ TRIGGER WARNING: this podcast contains discussions of eating disorders and alcohol addiction which some listeners may find distressing or upsetting so please listen with caution. Music: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk