Episode 116: Listener Meghan P. ReturnsEpisode 116: Listener Meghan P. Returns
Mental Illness Happy Hour
Meghan P. returns to discuss her psychotic disorder diagnosis, paranoia, and the importance of medication.
1:50:36•31 May 2013
Meghan P. Shares Her Battle with Psychosis and Paranoia
“I always need to stay on my medication because, who knows, maybe a tragedy happens tomorrow and I get into a frantic state again and I lose touch with reality again.”
What happens when your mind becomes your own worst enemy? In this gripping episode of 'Mental Illness Happy Hour', host Paul Gilmartin welcomes back listener Meghan P., who bravely opens up about her struggles with a psychotic disorder not otherwise specified. Meghan recounts the harrowing experience of going off her medication due to the fear of losing her health insurance, leading to intense paranoia and the belief that she was constantly being filmed for a reality TV show.
She describes the sensation of her brain feeling 'stung' and the overwhelming anxiety that came with it. Through her candid storytelling, Meghan sheds light on the importance of staying on medication, even when feeling well, and recognizing the early signs of a mental health crisis. This episode is a raw and powerful exploration of living with mental illness, highlighting the need for compassion and understanding. It's a must-listen for anyone seeking to understand the complexities of mental health struggles.
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