Sara Amundson & Laurie Edmundson
Sara Amundson & Laurie Edmundson
A Newfoundlander's perspective: BPD and Emetophobia (feat. Emily)
A Newfoundlander's perspective: BPD and Emetophobia (feat. Emily)
A Newfoundlander's perspective: BPD and Emetophobia (feat. Emily)
Sunday 18th June 2023
Emily from Newfoundland discusses her struggles with BPD, ADHD, OCD, and emetophobia, and the challenges of accessing mental health care in a small community.
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Get the buttons here!Emily's Journey: Mental Health Struggles in Newfoundland
Episode Overview
- Emily shares her struggles with anxiety, panic attacks, and emetophobia
- The challenges of seeking mental health services in a small community like Newfoundland
- Discussion on the impact of substance use and the stigma surrounding marijuana addiction
- Insights into the difficulties of accessing quality mental health care and navigating treatment options
- A candid and raw account of living with BPD, ADHD, and OCD in a close-knit community
I think it's beyond that for me at least but I still have never been able to put a reason behind it that makes me feel better though because you know I haven't either and it's something that I've felt a lot of like confusion and shame about in the past.
Ever wondered what it's like to tackle multiple mental health issues in a small, tight-knit community? In this episode of 'Bold Beautiful Borderline', hosts Laurie Edmundson and Sara Amundson sit down with Emily, a mental health advocate from Newfoundland. Emily bravely shares her experiences living with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), ADHD, OCD, and emetophobia, shedding light on the unique challenges she faces daily.
From carrying bags and jars to manage her fear of vomiting to navigating the often limited mental health services available on her small island, Emily's story is both eye-opening and deeply relatable. She discusses how anxiety and panic attacks affected her school life and social interactions, and the impact of substance use on her mental health.
The conversation also touches on the stigma surrounding marijuana addiction and the difficulties of accessing timely and effective treatment in a place where resources are scarce. Emily's candid account underscores the importance of destigmatizing mental illness and improving access to quality care, no matter where you live.