Paul Gilmartin
Paul Gilmartin
#262 Jessie Close
#262 Jessie Close
#262 Jessie Close
Friday 29th January 2016
Jessie Close discusses living with Bipolar I, battling alcoholism, and finding strength in family on 'Mental Illness Happy Hour'.
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123 minutes
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Get the buttons here!Jessie Close: Battling Bipolar I, Alcoholism, and Finding Strength in Family
If you have a mental illness and you're listening, we all feel the same insanity.
Picture living a life filled with constant battles against your own mind and the world around you. That's the reality Jessie Close shares in this episode of 'Mental Illness Happy Hour' with host Paul Gilmartin. At 62, Jessie opens up about her life with Bipolar I, which includes psychotic episodes and rapid cycling. She dives into her struggles with alcoholism, the pain of abusive relationships, and the challenge of being married five times. But Jessie's story doesn't end in despair.
She also talks about the support she found in her sister, actress Glenn Close, and their joint efforts to advocate for mental health through their foundation, Bring Change 2 Mind. They even co-wrote a book, 'Resilience: Two Sisters and a Story of Mental Illness', to share their journey and inspire others. Jessie also touches on her son's diagnosis with Schizo-Affective Disorder and the difficulties they faced in getting proper treatment.
Through candid storytelling, Jessie emphasizes the importance of sharing our stories to break down the stigma surrounding mental illness. Her resilience shines through as she discusses finding hope and support in family and community. This episode is a powerful reminder that even in the darkest times, there is always a glimmer of hope.