This podcast episode features an autobiography of a man who suffered a mental breakdown in his mid-twenties, describing it as a "mental civil war." The narrator shares his early life as a sensitive, self-conscious child who masked his anxieties with wit and sarcasm.
After his brother was diagnosed with what appeared to be epilepsy in 1894, he developed an overwhelming fear that he too would develop the condition. This anxiety eventually triggered a nervous breakdown during his time at Yale.
Despite his struggles, he managed to achieve his college ambitions, including securing membership in a secret society, becoming editor and business manager of the Yale Record, and graduating on time. The narrator frames his story as a duty to share after surviving a seemingly fatal illness, suggesting the podcast explores themes of mental health recovery, resilience, and purpose.
Trigger Warning: This chapter discusses the sudden and distressing onset of a severe illness (initially thought to be epilepsy) in a family member, leading to intense fear and anxiety about developing the same condition. Reader discretion is advised if these topics are sensitive for you.
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