“Eventually I flipped out so bad that I purposely drove a car off the road” Hearing voices and diagnosed with Paranoid Schizophrenia, Don Karp endured many mental hospital stays before breaking free and carving out a life in New Mexico.In this podcast Don shares his honest experiences of mental health challenges, the stigma surrounding Paranoid Schizophrenia and shares his advice and tools for coping and living a good life. We go deep on topics such as:Leaving a legacyChildhood self-perceptionNavigating ‘fitting in’Paranoia through drug useHearing voices and understanding their purposeAdmission to mental hospitalsManaging a mental illness & the stigma attachedBuilding resilienceBeing self-awareThe need for Community support Tools to support mental health The negative side of the medicalised approach to mental healthPlease join me for this honest and exciting episode! You can connect with Don further at DonKarp.com