In our first episode of Bipolar She Raw, we hear Madelynn's story about her psychiatrist who made sexual advances towards her. She was confused because she knew he cared for her, and perhaps he was just getting old, with a few screws coming loose. But as his behavior became increasingly predatory, she found help through her therapist to remove herself from harm's way.
But Madelynn's fear of the psychiatrist-patient dynamic persists. She has yet to seek one out--possibly preventing her from getting better healthcare.
We also talk about Janine's experience in a "partial hospitalization" program, as Madelynn contemplates doing a "partial" or outpatient program to help her self-esteem, and her brain's executive functioning. They talk about taking life day to day to escape dark thoughts, knowing help is always an option, and that heavy times do pass--one frozen blueberry at a time.
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Music composed and performed by guitarist, JD Cullum
Edited by Brandon Moran
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