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Yes it's a filler episode because I am behind on my editing :P Today Yvette and Hazel discuss the relitively contriversal topic of medication

Today we are privilaged to be speaking to Natasha whoch has just finished preforming her one woman show ( Me, Myself and Bipolar Brenda ), where she depicts aspects of her experiences with Bipolar, at the Edinburgh Fringe. You can find upcoming dates for her show here - https://www.meandbipolarbrenda.com/general-6

welcome to what may well be our most embarassing episode... In this episode Hazel and Yvette talk about they way sex is veiwed in society, wonder about any differences between the experiences of different genders, and speak of some of their own past experiences with hypersexuality. It's embarassing but as a relitively common aspect of manic episodes it's a topic that we feel needs to be di...

WE'RE BACK!!! Hi, guys, Reality Tourists is back with a whole new format, now there's 2 of us. Today we are doing a very quicj intro to us and the new format, and then usual service should resume. As always do get in touch if you have a topic to suggest, request, or if you want to be a guest. https://realitytourists.wordpress.com/ www.twitter.com/RealityTourists RealityTouristsPodcast@gmai...

We are back (or we will be VERY soon) and we are here to talk about the areas of mental illness that are often left out of the conversation. Get in touch with your suggestions and requests for topics, or if you are interested in being a guest www.twitter.com/RealityTourists

In todays episode I will be taking several online screening tests for psychosis related conditions, just to see what's involved and out of curiosity to see how accurate they are. Ok, yes, it is a filler episode... I hope you still find it interesting though

There is a common misconception that "schizophrenia is multiple personalities" so in todays guest myself and my guest will discuss our experiences of psychosis and dissociation to try to figure out where we are the same and where we differ and work out why people often confuse the experiences.

Today we have a return guest as Tiffany is back from episode 2 "growing up with schizophrenia"  This episode was meant   to be about the misconception that "schizophrenia is multiple  personalities" but we went off topic and realised that we don't have the  knowledge to do this topic justice 😅 so we ended up discussing stigma,  media portrayal and a bit about our own expe...

In this (late) Valentines Day Speical epsidoe I am speaking to Pat about both his book and his experiences of being married to someone who experienced psychosis. We talk about the stigma, we talk about the feeling of helplessness and panic, but more importantly we talk about how a strong relationship with open and honest communication can survive these sorts of illnesses.  Pat can be found on...

Today I am chatting with Mel ( @BipolarNerdGirl ) about her experiences of both bipolar and OCD along with why she started blogging and the difficutlies she's had in gaining support while being deemed as "high functioning" Mel can be found on twitter here - https://twitter.com/bipolarnerdgirl and her website with her blogs is here - https://bipolarnerdgirl.ghost.io/ ________________ We are always...

part 2 of our episode all about being employed with psychosis. In this episode I specifically ask what is it that my two guests feel has enabled them to work and what advice they have for listeners. 

Welcome to part one of our episode all about employment! Only around 8% of people with psychosis are in employment, so what is the secret of these 8%? What are the barriers faced and what can be done to help? In todays episode I talk to 2 guests who work despite their psychosis about their experiences and what things have helped them be able to beet the odds and not only gain but also maintain emp...

Hi guys, we are back! Today I am talking with Erica Crompton, Erica is a journalist (having written for such places as The Daily Telegraph, The New York Times and The Independent), keynote speaker, activist, and now author!  Erica has a long history of paranoid schizophrenia and a current diagnosis of schizoaffective disorder. Her new book The Mind Surfer is all about her experiences, and abo...

In this episode I speak with Peter about his experiences of psychosis and his preventative methods. We also touch on the role of medication, society, different mental health systems and even capitalism. A lot of stuff was covered in these 45 minuets! Links to things referenced in the podcast - Orygen - https://www.orygen.org.au/ The stability network - https://www.thestabilitynetwork.org/

Today I am speaking with Graham Morgan. Blogger, writer, and heavily involved in policy making for Scotland, Graham has led a fascinating life and also happens to have schizophrenia. In todays episode we discuss his life and what things he finds helpful, as well as talking about his upcoming book Blackbirds Signing This episode needed to be delayed at the last second so although we are discussing...

In todays episode I am joined by Serenity (note this is their twitter handle not their real name) who in their own words in one of those "rare annoying people who manage to hole down a job" In this episode we discuss Serenity's experiences around the mental health service, including medical notes getting lost, having to self advocate and the difficulties in being honest with professionals, as well...

In todays episode I am talking with Dr Rachel Pruchno, the author of Beyond Madness; the pain and possibilities of mental illness.  Dr Pruchno is a research psychologist who studies successful aging as her day job, but who has a strong interest and passion for opening up the conversation about mental illness and has written this book as a part of this goal. In it she uses her own experiences...

In todays episode I am joined by Yvette. Yvette is a journalist and the co-host of the metro podcast Mentally Yours. She also happens to have bipolar disorder, experiencing delusions within her manic episodes.  Mentally Yours on spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6qCGowS3fs0qFYMlxczxC5 *Spoiler warning for series 4 of Stranger Things*

Today I am chatting with Katie. Katie is a freelance writer, mental health speaker, advocate, and the author of Living at the Speed of Light. They also happen to have biploar disorder and experience psychosis as part of this, including grandiose delusions that have resulted in Katie being hit be a car not once but TWICE In todays episode we discuss all sorts from Star Trek and the portrayal of men...

In this episode I am speaking with Tiffany Tiffany is diagnosed with schizophrenia, and has experienced the symptoms of psychosis from a very early age. In todays episode I will speak with her about what this was like, how its effected her life, and how she feels about her psychosis. *Warning - there are references to suicidal thinking, suicide attempts and disordered eating within this episode*

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