The Dysregulated Podcast

In this episode Elliot recounts his most recent stay in the psychiatric emergency department. Sometimes you have to make some noise to get the help that you need! And thankfully, after this short stay the help has been given. No podcast goes deeper than this one! You can follow the show on Instagram @thedysregulated.podcast -- Follow The Dysregulated Podcast : Instagram – @elliot.t.waters Facebook...

Today featured my first clinical review while being admitted to the Intermediate Stay Mental Health Ward. Routine, routine, routine! That's what Elliot needs more of. And maybe some hobbies that aren't mental health related..... You can follow the show on Instagram @thedysregulated.podcast -- Follow The Dysregulated Podcast : Instagram – @elliot.t.waters Facebook – The Dysregulated Podca...

I share my thoughts straight out of a meditation session. It's all about how people drift into our lives, but often drift out over time as well. To me this is a very sad fact of life. But, a lot of the disconnection that occurs is within the self. As I know all too well. Follow the show on Instagram @thedysregulated.podcast -- Follow The Dysregulated Podcast : Instagram – @elliot.t.waters Fac...

The next instalment of the "My Journal" series. In this episode I recount a particularly interesting journal entry. Not so much because of the entry itself, but because of the context in which it was written. Follow the show on Instagram @thedysregulated.podcast -- Follow The Dysregulated Podcast : Instagram – @elliot.t.waters Facebook – The Dysregulated Podcast YouTube – The Dysregulate...

Its official, I am back in hospital! A different hospital this time, at the James Fletcher campus. Just a quick check in to update you all on my latest happenings. Plenty more to be said about the last few days.....stay tuned! To follow my journey in hospital please follow @thedysregulated.podcast on Instagram! -- Follow The Dysregulated Podcast : Instagram – @elliot.t.waters Facebook – The Dysreg...

Sleep deprivation is never a fun time, and it poses a major problem if you are suffering from mental illness. In this episode I explore the effects sleep deprivation has on my mental health. -- Follow The Dysregulated Podcast : Instagram – @elliot.t.waters Facebook – The Dysregulated Podcast YouTube – The Dysregulated Podcast (Official Channel) Created by Elliot Waters — Inspired by lived experien...

I have been referred by my GP to the Intermediate Stay Mental Health Unit for ongoing treatment in the public system. This episode has a look at what is contained within the referral and some thoughts of mine regarding the use of such a program and my fear that I won't be accepted. -- Follow The Dysregulated Podcast : Instagram – @elliot.t.waters Facebook – The Dysregulated Podcast YouTube –...

Discover Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) with 'The Dysregulated Podcast'!  Episode #2: Wise Mind -- Follow The Dysregulated Podcast : Instagram – @elliot.t.waters Facebook – The Dysregulated Podcast YouTube – The Dysregulated Podcast (Official Channel) Created by Elliot Waters — Inspired by lived experience . Mental health insights, real stories, real conversations.

Return to hospital, break ups and BPD. It has been a few big weeks, but the real challenges are yet to come.  Follow my journey living with mental illness and the hard-fought lessons learned along the way. Lived Experience is the driving force of this podcast, and it is through this lens that my stories are told. This is a raw, honest, and very real account of how various psychological disorders h...

Have you ever wondered what it is like living with mental illness? Well this is the episode for you. This is as raw, genuine and honest as it gets. This is the real deal. And for those of you who can relate to these experiences? I am here with you. You aren't alone. You can follow the podcast on Instagram, @thedysregulated.podcast -- Follow The Dysregulated Podcast : Instagram – @elliot.t.wat...

My time at then Maitland Private Hospital was very much concerned with reducing the number of psychoactive medications I was having (with little benefit) and to go old school in the search of medications that may prove useful. This was achieved through the use of a Tricyclic Antidepressant known as Clomipramine.  But since being discharged it has become apparent that the Clomipramine on its own is...

The next instalment of the fortnightly check-in series. Medication changes, flat feelings and exciting episodes on their way! -- Follow The Dysregulated Podcast : Instagram – @elliot.t.waters Facebook – The Dysregulated Podcast YouTube – The Dysregulated Podcast (Official Channel) Created by Elliot Waters — Inspired by lived experience . Mental health insights, real stories, real conversations.

Discover Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) with 'The Dysregulated Podcast'!  Episode #1: Radical Acceptance -- Follow The Dysregulated Podcast : Instagram – @elliot.t.waters Facebook – The Dysregulated Podcast YouTube – The Dysregulated Podcast (Official Channel) Created by Elliot Waters — Inspired by lived experience . Mental health insights, real stories, real conversations.

Happy New Year! We are at the start line of another year, congratulations! Never before have I felt as much potential going into a new year. But in order to reach our potential there are a few areas that need a bit of tweaking....but could this be the start of Elliot's big comeback?! Only time will tell..... Follow the show on Instagram @thedysregulated.podcast -- Follow The Dysregulated Podc...

DBT is the gold standard treatment for BPD, as well as proving helpful for many other concerns relating to mental health. This episode is the first of a new series looking at DBT and the skills that it uses. These skills and techniques can help all of us enrich and improve our lives, whether suffering from BPD or not. DBT is a proven treatment and I am so excited to introduce its concepts! -- Foll...

Follow my journey living with mental illness and the hard-fought lessons learned along the way. Lived Experience is the driving force of this podcast, and it is through this lens that my stories are told. This is a raw, honest, and very real account of how various psychological disorders have shaped my past, and continue to influence my future.  -- Follow The Dysregulated Podcast : Instagram – @el...

Follow my journey living with mental illness and the hard-fought lessons learned along the way. The lived experience is the driving force of this podcast, and it is through this lens that my stories are told. This is a raw, honest, and very real account of how various psychological disorders have shaped my past, and continue to influence my future.  -- Follow The Dysregulated Podcast : Instagram –...

5000 reasons to be grateful. Big thank you to all who continue to support the show, you mean the world to me! Follow the podcast on Instagram @thedysregulated.podcast -- Follow The Dysregulated Podcast : Instagram – @elliot.t.waters Facebook – The Dysregulated Podcast YouTube – The Dysregulated Podcast (Official Channel) Created by Elliot Waters — Inspired by lived experience . Mental health insig...

This episode focuses on my most recent stay in a psychiatric ward. During my admission a complete medication overhaul was undertaken, and a lot of time was spent analysing my behaviours and discovering parts of the self which need to be worked on. The ship has turned around and is back on course, but in order to keep moving forward there is a lot more to do.  This admission is only one part of thi...

The stories continue from my time on the psych ward, this time focusing on my current and very real problem of withdrawals. It is hard enough when your brain wants to play tricks on you but even more challenging when medications used in the past are actually found to be part of the problem. And it isn't as simple as just stopping dosages, oh no! -- Follow The Dysregulated Podcast : Instagram...

Who would've thought colouring in could be so stressful?! Well, when you have Social Anxiety Disorder to contend with it starts to make sense.  Being in the common room here at the hospital hasn't been easy for someone like me. Are they negatively judging me? Or is it all in my head? Well, in this episode we find out and learn a quick and easy skill to overcome some of Social Anxieties c...

Borderline Personality Disorder, or BPD. Such a crucial component of my psyche which has had a very significant influence on the direction life has taken me. So this episode I try to break down BPD to see where it comes from, what it's like having it as well as how those around the individual can be affected.  The good news is if BPD is treated then great results can be found, including compl...

Hot off the heels of a brand new diagnosis I thought it might be a good idea to have a bit of a look at it! Aspergers Syndrome, although now referred to as high functioning Autism, further explains bits and pieces of my story and offers an explanation as to why so many of my medication regimens have failed!  -- Follow The Dysregulated Podcast : Instagram – @elliot.t.waters Facebook – The Dysregula...

The beginning of my psych ward journey. I touch on some first impressions, what I've been getting up to and some of the diagnostic and pharmacological alternations that have already been made. Big changes already, which is exactly what we were looking for! Almost one week down, a few more to go! -- Follow The Dysregulated Podcast : Instagram – @elliot.t.waters Facebook – The Dysregulated Podc...

I finally have confirmation, in just a few days time I will be admitted for an extended stay in a psychiatric ward. This is great news!  In this episode I discuss how difficult it has been waiting for admission, and the measures I have had to take to combat my obsessive negative intrusive thoughts. I explain what awaits me at the psych ward, my mentality towards it and the expectations I have for...