Able.
Able sets out to honor and explore the diversity of abilities we experience as human persons. Our embodied experiences are part of our stories, but they do not define us or limit us. Freeing ourselves from the stigma that chronic pain or illness takes us away from ourselves, Able podcast offers personal stories, sharing of resources, interviews with experts, and more to help us explore the beauty of the continuum of abilities. Join us! All are welcome.
Able.
Psychologist, Psychiatrist, now Neurologist?
In this episode, Steph explores her journey with Bipolar II and Myasthenia Gravis. She takes us through what she calls her "mental health timeline" and offers reflections on how Bipolar has shaped her life over the past decade. Steph also shares more deeply about her new diagnosis of Myasthenia Gravis and how both Bipolar and MG have become her greatest teachers. Remember, you are always able!
Remember that we never walk this journey alone. Helpful numbers if you or someone you love finds themself in need quickly:
988- suicide and crisis hotline
741 741 - crisis text hotline
911- medical emergencies
Sources:
Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America:
https://myasthenia.org/
NAMI: National Alliance on Mental Illness
https://www.nami.org/About-Mental-Illness/Mental-Health-Conditions/Bipolar-Disorder
National Institute of Mental Health
https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/statistics/bipolar-disorder
Remember that we never walk this journey alone. Helpful numbers if you or someone you love finds themself in need quickly:
988- suicide and crisis hotline
741 741 - crisis text hotline
911- medical emergencies