Sara Amundson & Laurie Edmundson
Sara Amundson & Laurie Edmundson
Take Your Meds - Fighting Med Stigma
Take Your Meds - Fighting Med Stigma
Take Your Meds - Fighting Med Stigma
Sunday 9th June 2024
Laurie and Sara discuss the stigma around psychiatric medication in BPD, sharing their personal experiences and insights on overcoming challenges.
35 minutes
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Sara Amundson & Laurie Edmundson
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Episode Overview
- Medication can be a crucial tool for managing BPD symptoms.
- Stigma around psychiatric medication is a significant barrier.
- Supportive medical teams can make a big difference.
- Systemic issues make accessing medication difficult for some.
- Reducing shame and encouraging open dialogue is essential.
Sometimes you just need them to get yourself to a place where you can learn.
Medication stigma is a huge barrier for many people with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). In this episode of Bold Beautiful Borderline, hosts Laurie Edmundson and Sara Amundson tackle the often-taboo topic of medication. Sara opens up about her compassion fatigue from hearing people say they want to be unmedicated, despite the benefits she’s experienced from her own medication regimen.
She acknowledges the privilege of having a supportive medical team and the autonomy everyone has in making their own choices about medication. Laurie shares her perspective, highlighting how medication has been a stabilising factor in her life, making it easier to manage her symptoms and build healthier relationships. Both hosts reflect on their personal journeys with medication, discussing the internal and external stigma they’ve faced and how they’ve overcome these challenges.
They also touch on the systemic issues that make accessing medication difficult for some people, including those from marginalised communities. This episode is a candid conversation that aims to reduce the shame around taking psychiatric medication and encourage a more supportive dialogue around mental health treatment. If you’ve ever felt conflicted about medication or are curious about its impact, this episode offers valuable insights and heartfelt reflections.