Benjamin is our guest today. He has been diagnosed with schizophrenia, bipolar & ADHD. 35 from Connecticut, Ben has spent a lifetime fighting addictions, and the trauma of institutions. It was my pleasure to hear his story.

WWASP Survivors:

https://bit.ly/46IfZc0

#schizoaffective #wwasps #addiction

Music : Papa Funk - spring gang

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** Duncan's links:

** Amazon: https://amzn.to/4cX9UeI

** Homepage: https://iwasme.co.uk

** Youtube : https://bit.ly/460OkUl

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00:00:30: Episode Introduction

00:00:52: Greetings and updates

00:01:56: Ben's mental health journey

00:02:27: Childhood episodes and struggles

00:04:44: Middle school experiences

00:05:53: Family conflicts and leaving home

00:07:32: Living on the street

00:08:03: Arrest and transport to behavior modification school

00:10:26: Life under behavior modification school

00:12:29: Release from behavior modification school and aftermath

00:14:09: Life after TBI diagnoses

00:16:59: Coping without medication

00:18:57: Trust issues and paranoia

00:20:57: Increased psychosis after TBI

00:21:38: Paranoid schizophrenia onset

00:22:05: Memory from behavior modification school

00:23:18: Spiritual reflections and impact on life

00:24:31: Individual journey with religion and spirituality

00:25:28: Life challenges in twenties: Jails, rehabs and alcoholism

00:26:08: A path to recovery: Revisiting religion and therapy

00:28:05: Struggle with schizophrenia, bipolar and ADHD

00:29:34: Rehab success: Finding effective medications

00:30:15: Relapse after rehab, experience with a psychotic episode

00:31:14: Music preferences shared

00:31:27: Introduction to follow-up episode and discussion around mental health

00:32:12: Conclusion of the episode, potential for a follow-up conversation

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