Two months ago, we shared the first story of the I Know Lonely Project from Kealani Yamamoto. Today’s episode is a special bonus in collaboration with the Pathlight Behavioral Health and the Mental Note Podcast, where you’ll hear a bit of a continuance of Kea’s story. Together Ellie Pike (host of the Mental Note Podcast) and Kea cover how she mended relationships, what dating with a Bipolar diagnosis was like, and why she decided to become a mother despite the hereditary nature of her disorder.
As a teenager, Kea Yamamoto’s behaviors transformed from being respectful, creative, and empathetic to ones that alienated the people she cared most about. Not only did she lash out, but she also stopped sleeping, began hallucinating, and felt immune to consequences. Kea’s eventual diagnosis of Bipolar I Disorder proved to be both a relief and a frightening look into the unknown. Would she be able to enjoy the relationships and experiences that make life worthwhile? Or would she move deeper into isolation and pain?
To find Kea’s full story & the first podcast episode: www.only7seconds.com/kea
Additional Resources:
Mental Note Podcast: www.mentalnotepodcast.com
Pathlight Mood & Anxiety Center Website: www.pathlightbh.com
Free Group Support: www.pathlightbh.com/support-groups
Free Evaluation with a Trained Pathlight Therapist: (877) 850-7199
