In this episode, Lisa meets a GP (doctor) with a colourful history. He knows the horrific impact of taking large amounts of drugs over an extended period as it led to him entering a psychosis. He was hearing and seeing things that weren't there and got himself into some dangerous situations. It wasn't until he finally went home that his parents entered him into a psych ward (mental health facility). It was from there that he started on the road to better health and gave up the drugs. He studied nursing and then went on to become a doctor.
In this episode, his voice has been altered and names beeped out to protect his identity. Although we are all entitled to our own story and our own history, people still judge.
This episode has a huge trigger warning as it also discusses suicide and incest. Please listen with caution and if you need to reach out and speak to someone, then please use any of the following links.
In Australia you can use the links & numbers below:
Sane Australia 1800 18 72 63
Lifeline 13 11 14
Suicide Call Back Service on 1300 059 467
In New Zealand you can use the links & numbers below:
Life Line for 24/7 Helpline |0800 LIFELINE (0800 54 33 54)
or free text HELP (4357)
Suicide Crisis Helpline | 0508 TAUTOKO (0508 82 88 65)
For all other countries please search:
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