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What They Don't Tell You About Bipolar Disorder and Hospitalizations... | ep. 199 with Gabe Howard

Jan 18, 2024

A podcast featuring an honest conversation between Kati and Gabe Howard about bipolar disorder, hospitalizations, and symptoms that are often overlooked. They discuss treatment options, managing symptoms, and breaking down mental health stigma. Audience questions explore breakthrough moments in bipolar disorder and experiences in the hospital. The podcast delves into the complexities of psychiatric hospitalizations, less discussed symptoms of bipolar disorder, and the importance of proactive management and seeking support.

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Quick takeaways

Open conversations about mental health are essential to challenging stigma and promoting understanding.

Delayed diagnosis of mental illness can result from difficulties in differentiating symptoms from normal hormonal changes, emphasizing the need for early intervention and awareness.

Psychiatric hospitalization, while aiming for safety, can lead to powerlessness and trauma, highlighting the importance of balancing safety measures with individual autonomy in mental health care.

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The Importance of Open Mental Health Conversations

Having open and honest discussions about mental health is crucial in challenging stigma and fostering understanding. By sharing personal experiences, individuals like Gabe Howard encourage real conversations and help to normalize discussing mental health issues.

Introduction

2min

Navigating the Diagnosis: Bipolar Disorder Unveiled

8min

Navigating Truth in Therapy

6min

Navigating Mental Health Hospitalizations

26min

Unpacking Manic Symptoms of Bipolar Disorder

11min

Navigating Complex Relationship Dynamics and Communication

2min

Finding Hope and Inspiration in Group Therapy

9min

Expressing Gratitude and Promoting Speaker's Work

2min

Today Kati interviews Gabe Howard! He is a mental health advocate, speaker, and host of the inside bipolar podcast. They discuss bipolar disorder, being hospitalized for our mental illness, and the symptoms of bipolar disorder no one wants to talk about. They have an honest conversation about treatment options, managing symptoms, and breaking down that mental health stigma.

AUDIENCE QUESTIONS 1. Hello, I have bipolar 2 and was wondering if he ever felt like he had a "breakthrough" in his bipolar disorder. Not necessarily a manic episode, but a true moment of "oh....I CAN live life like this and it CAN be enjoyable". I recently had this and it's been life changing for me. I look at every day I'm alive so differently now.

2. Hi Gabe, have you gone into the hospital voluntarily or not? Are you allowed to leave when you want or do the doctors get to decide how long to keep you? Has being in the hospital been helpful or has it been more helpful to stay outpatient?Checkout Kati on Gabe's Podcast: https://megaphone.link/RVOHE7584755428

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Ask Kati Anything

What They Don't Tell You About Bipolar Disorder and Hospitalizations... | ep. 199 with Gabe Howard

Episode guests

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

The Importance of Open Mental Health Conversations

Challenges of Bipolar Disorder Diagnosis

Navigating Mental Health Hospitalization

Navigating Trauma and Stigma in Mental Health Care

Addressing Stigmatized Symptoms of Bipolar Disorder

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