In this powerful episode of I Am Woodstock, we sit down for a raw and unfiltered conversation about mental illness, institutionalization, and the long road to recovery. Our guest shares their deeply personal experience with bipolar disorder, suicidal ideation, and the broken mental health system, offering a firsthand look at what it means to navigate life with a misunderstood condition.

From multiple hospitalizations and misdiagnoses to finding hope and stability, this story sheds light on the failures of psychiatric care, the stigma surrounding mental health, and the strength it takes to rebuild a life. We also discuss the impact on family, the journey to self-advocacy, and the unconventional paths to healing.

🔥 Topics Covered in This Episode:
✔️ The first signs of depression and the breaking point
✔️ The reality of mental institutions and psychiatric treatment
✔️ Mania, psychosis, and the dangers of misdiagnosis
✔️ The intersection of mental health, the legal system, and personal identity
✔️ The journey to recovery, resilience, and self-acceptance

🎧 Tune in for an honest and eye-opening conversation that challenges the way we view mental illness and recovery. If you or someone you know is struggling, you are not alone. Let's break the stigma together.

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