Paul Gilmartin
Paul Gilmartin
Paul in Ireland I - Sponsored by BetterHelp - Bipolar & BDP in Dublin
Paul in Ireland I - Sponsored by BetterHelp - Bipolar & BDP in Dublin
Paul in Ireland I - Sponsored by BetterHelp - Bipolar & BDP in Dublin
Friday 17th August 2018
Discover M's journey with Bipolar I, BPD, and PTSD after moving to Dublin from China on 'Mental Illness Happy Hour'.
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Sobriety Toolkit
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Healing Relationships
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Get the buttons here!A Journey of Resilience: M's Story of Bipolar, BPD, and PTSD in Dublin
It's great at making such heavy shit feel so light.
What happens when a young woman, uprooted from her home country, faces the dual challenges of cultural adjustment and severe mental health issues? In this episode of 'Mental Illness Happy Hour', host Paul Gilmartin introduces us to M, a 21-year-old who moved from China to Dublin at the age of 8. M's life has been a tumultuous journey marked by abuse, neglect, and the struggle to manage Bipolar I, Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), Complex PTSD, and co-dependence.
Her story is a raw and compelling narrative of resilience and growth. M shares how she learned to either suppress her sadness or express it through anger, growing up in an environment where emotions like sadness were forbidden. The episode takes a deep dive into her experiences with conditional love and physical violence, painting a vivid picture of her early years. Despite these hardships, M is now developing tools and finding support to manage her mental health challenges.
Adding another layer to the conversation, M's girlfriend A joins the discussion. A provides insights into their relationship, which began in an all-girls secondary school where they bonded over shared struggles with mental illness. A's perspective on supporting M through her dramatic episodes of mania, which have sometimes resulted in legal troubles and hospitalizations, adds depth to the narrative. This episode is a heartfelt exploration of trauma, emotional struggles, and the importance of having a support system.
It's a poignant reminder that even in the face of severe mental health challenges, finding safe spaces and supportive relationships can make a significant difference. For anyone interested in understanding the complexities of mental health and the power of resilience, this episode is a must-listen.