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Voices In Recovery Podcast
This week's guest shares about living with a diagnosis of Schizophrenia and the stigma that is attached to it. We are taken through adolescence into her young adult years where psychosis became the normal reality. How practicing her addiction/self-medicat
2:09:20•21 May 2022
Courage and Resilience: Living with Schizophrenia
“Her courage in the face of stigma and judgment motivates us to be more diligent in our breaking the silence.”
Ever wondered what it's like to live with schizophrenia? This episode of 'Voices in Recovery' offers a raw and heartfelt look into the life of someone navigating this challenging diagnosis. Host David Lewry sits down with a brave guest who opens up about her journey from adolescence to adulthood, where psychosis became her new normal. She candidly shares how self-medicating spiraled into destructive behaviors, potentially altering her brain chemistry.
Her story is not just about the struggles, but also the strategies she uses to cope and thrive today. Her courage in facing stigma and judgment is truly inspiring, reminding us all of the importance of breaking the silence around mental health. Tune in for an eye-opening conversation that sheds light on living with schizophrenia, the battle against stigma, and the path to recovery.
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