

A musician processes her bipolar diagnosis
Mar 11, 2023
ARIA-nominated musician Parvyn shares her experience of delusions, mania, and psychosis while on tour, discussing her bipolar diagnosis and how she processed it through her music. She reflects on a vipassana retreat, intense touring, distressing experiences, and the connections between her debut album and her mental health journey.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Reflections on a Vipassana Retreat and Bipolar Diagnosis
02:00 • 8min
A Musician's Journey Through Intense Touring and Mental Health Struggles
09:33 • 2min
Distressing Experiences and Diagnosis of Bipolar Disorder
11:12 • 4min
Processing a Bipolar Diagnosis Through Music
15:01 • 10min
Comfort, Reflection, and Balance
25:11 • 4min