Stephanie Kostopoulos & Beth Demme
Steph & Beth
Steph's trip to the mental hospital
Steph's trip to the mental hospital
Steph's trip to the mental hospital
Friday 24th May 2019
Steph opens up about her experience with self-injury and her time in a mental hospital in this revealing episode of 'Discovering Our Scars'.
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Get the buttons here!Steph's Unexpected Journey: From Self-Injury to Healing
I was afraid to tell anyone that I still struggled with self-injury, because I still was struggling with it because being in the hospital really didn't do anything to help me with those feelings.
In this eye-opening episode of 'Discovering Our Scars', Steph takes us on a journey through one of the darkest times in her life. Back in 2006, she found herself in a place she never thought she'd be—a mental hospital. For years, Steph had been secretly using non-suicidal self-injury as a way to cope with her emotions.
Things took a turn for the worse when a conflict with her roommate escalated, leading to a cutting session that left her arm severely injured. This incident landed her in a mental illness clearinghouse and eventually a mental hospital, where she was given medication without much consideration for her actual needs. The experience was both jarring and transformative for Steph.
She had to navigate the confusion and pain of her time in the hospital before she could address the underlying issues that brought her there. In this candid conversation, Steph shares the raw details of what it felt like to be in a mental hospital, her struggle with PTSD afterward, and the long road to recovery through therapy. It's a story of vulnerability, resilience, and ultimately, hope.
Whether you're dealing with similar issues or just looking for an honest discussion about mental health, this episode offers valuable insights and inspiration.