Episode 54 - Ben Part 4

Ben has returned for another episode. We discuss medication and the effects of schizophrenia as a child. We touch on the wider aspects of humanity including life on Mars. #medication #schizoaffective #projectstargate Music: Gamma Sines - Rocket Noise ***************************************** ** Duncan's links: ** Amazon: https://amzn.to/4cX9UeI ** Homepage: https://iwasme.co.uk ** Youtube : https://bit.ly/460OkUl ** Patreon: https://bit.ly/3zCVPVf ***************************************** 00:00:01: Introduction to the episode 00:00:12: Welcoming Benjamin back to the show 00:00:22: Discussing Benjamin's diagnosis and previous episodes 00:00:49: Brief update about Benjamin's current life and work 00:03:31: Talking about recovery and dealing with schizophrenia 00:04:08: Stigma of schizophrenia and media portrayal 00:05:12: Starting conversation regarding medication 00:08:44: Talking about medication adjustment and working with psychiatrist 00:09:41: Discussing patient-doctor relationship and the importance of being vocal 00:11:30: Discussing physical side effects of medication 00:13:16: Conversation about body weight and eating habits 00:15:17: Sharing about pre-diagnosis experiences as a child suffering from schizophrenia 00:17:16: Discussing how schizophrenia manifested during Benjamin's childhood 00:19:44: Challenges of diagnosing schizophrenia in children 00:20:27: Recalling possible hallucinations and psychosis episodes from childhood 00:21:44: Comparing childhood and current-day hallucinations. 00:22:08: Discussing the diagnosis of Schizophrenia 00:23:04: Role of triggering events in the onset of Schizophrenia 00:24:16: Discussion on the concept of triggering events in Schizophrenia 00:26:23: Living with Schizophrenia 00:27:05: Coping mechanisms for Schizophrenia 00:28:02: Spiritual contributions of those with Schizophrenia 00:29:40: Discussing theories about human origins and evolution 00:31:01: The connection between Schizophrenia and other energies 00:32:00: Exploring Schizophrenia from a perspective of nature and Shamanism 00:33:00: Conversations around ancient civilization on Mars 00:34:23: Exploring the possibility of humans being from another planet 00:36:19: The connection between spirituality and mental health 00:39:20: Understanding enlightenment 00:42:23: Realizations of mortality and the importance of making the world a better place 00:43:06: Closing the conversation and choosing binaural beats.