High Roller or Bipolar

High Roller or Bipolar

Beyond the Label: A Journey of Redemption from Mental Illness and Medication

Trapped in the System: A Tale of Mental Health Diagnosis, Medication Dependence, and the Quest for Freedom

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Spencer Stern
Jun 13, 2023
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A Troublesome Start: Diagnosis and Disbelief

Twenty years ago, my life took an unexpected turn when I began to experience anxiety-induced psychosis. This led me onto a path of antipsychotic medication - initially olanzapine and then aripiprazole. It was an uncharted journey that, unfortunately, resulted in a diagnosis of b…

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