“Eventually I flipped out so bad that I purposely drove a car off the road”
Hearing voices and diagnosed with Paranoid Schizophrenia, Don Karp endured many mental hospital stays before breaking free and carving out a life in New Mexico.
In this podcast Don shares his honest experiences of mental health challenges, the stigma surrounding Paranoid Schizophrenia and shares his advice and tools for coping and living a good life.
We go deep on topics such as:
Leaving a legacy
Childhood self-perception
Navigating ‘fitting in’
Paranoia through drug use
Hearing voices and understanding their purpose
Admission to mental hospitals
Managing a mental illness & the stigma attached
Building resilience
Being self-aware
The need for Community support
Tools to support mental health
The negative side of the medicalised approach to mental health
Please join me for this honest and exciting episode!
You can connect with Don further at DonKarp.com