Ep 8: Common Questions Asked of a Bipolar and a Schizophrenic

  We answer listener questions in this episode of A Bipolar, a Schizophrenic, and a Podcast. Gabe and Michelle both have stories of their experiences with mania, and also discuss which they feel is worse, mania or depression. When does Michelle tell the people she dates that she has schizophrenia? A listener wants to know why Michelle doesn’t act like the stereotypical schizophrenic. Michelle has the most fantastic response, according to Gabe. Hear them share what it’s like in recovery living with bipolar and schizophrenia. Finally, the age old question is asked: How can I get my loved one to be doing as well as you?   Subscribe to Our Show: And Please Share & Review! Highlights From ‘Answering Listener’s Questions’ Episode [1:10] Question #1: What is it like to be manic? [5:45] Question #2: How does being bipolar and schizophrenic in recovery affect your everyday life? [9:15] Question #3: How does being mentally ill affect your dating life? [12:20] Question #4: If it existed, would you take the pill to cure your mental illness? [15:45]  Question #5: Michelle, people with schizophrenia are often out of their minds, rambling, drooling…why aren’t you? [19:00]  Question #6: How can I get my loved one to be doing as well as you?   Meet The Hosts of #BSPodcast GABE HOWARD was formally diagnosed with bipolar and anxiety disorders after being committed to a psychiatric hospital in 2003. Now in recovery, Gabe is a promine...
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