{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/624343cdd0576000133d6b04/66770c363b75e800129ca8df?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Episode 54 - Ben Part 4","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/624343cdd0576000133d6b04/1719077790344-2a3909221da6dbd87cb0582ff463fc22.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Ben has returned for another episode. We discuss medication and the effects of schizophrenia as a child. We touch on the wider aspects of humanity including life on Mars.</p><p><br></p><p>#medication #schizoaffective #projectstargate</p><p><br></p><p>Music: Gamma Sines - Rocket Noise</p><p><br></p><p>*****************************************</p><p>** Duncan's links:</p><p>** Amazon: https://amzn.to/4cX9UeI</p><p>** Homepage: https://iwasme.co.uk</p><p>** Youtube : https://bit.ly/460OkUl</p><p>** Patreon: https://bit.ly/3zCVPVf</p><p>*****************************************</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>00:00:01: Introduction to the episode</p><p>00:00:12: Welcoming Benjamin back to the show</p><p>00:00:22: Discussing Benjamin's diagnosis and previous episodes</p><p>00:00:49: Brief update about Benjamin's current life and work</p><p>00:03:31: Talking about recovery and dealing with schizophrenia</p><p>00:04:08: Stigma of schizophrenia and media portrayal</p><p>00:05:12: Starting conversation regarding medication</p><p>00:08:44: Talking about medication adjustment and working with psychiatrist</p><p>00:09:41: Discussing patient-doctor relationship and the importance of being vocal</p><p>00:11:30: Discussing physical side effects of medication</p><p>00:13:16: Conversation about body weight and eating habits</p><p>00:15:17: Sharing about pre-diagnosis experiences as a child suffering from schizophrenia</p><p>00:17:16: Discussing how schizophrenia manifested during Benjamin's childhood</p><p>00:19:44: Challenges of diagnosing schizophrenia in children</p><p>00:20:27: Recalling possible hallucinations and psychosis episodes from childhood</p><p>00:21:44: Comparing childhood and current-day hallucinations.</p><p>00:22:08: Discussing the diagnosis of Schizophrenia</p><p>00:23:04: Role of triggering events in the onset of Schizophrenia</p><p>00:24:16: Discussion on the concept of triggering events in Schizophrenia</p><p>00:26:23: Living with Schizophrenia</p><p>00:27:05: Coping mechanisms for Schizophrenia</p><p>00:28:02: Spiritual contributions of those with Schizophrenia</p><p>00:29:40: Discussing theories about human origins and evolution</p><p>00:31:01: The connection between Schizophrenia and other energies</p><p>00:32:00: Exploring Schizophrenia from a perspective of nature and Shamanism</p><p>00:33:00: Conversations around ancient civilization on Mars</p><p>00:34:23: Exploring the possibility of humans being from another planet</p><p>00:36:19: The connection between spirituality and mental health</p><p>00:39:20: Understanding enlightenment</p><p>00:42:23: Realizations of mortality and the importance of making the world a better place</p><p>00:43:06: Closing the conversation and choosing binaural beats.</p>","author_name":"Duncan Samarasinghe"}