Episode Fifteen: [Eve’s In-Between Diagnosis]

In today’s episode, Nicole sits down with a mental health warrior, Eve to have a conversation about her journey with mental health from adolescence to now. They cover the impacts of mental health, and misdiagnosis, and reflect on their communities and influences on how they perceive their mental health.

Disclaimer: The title of this podcast and its contents are not intended to in any way promote, encourage, or advocate suicide or any form of self-harm. If you or someone you know is contemplating suicide and needs support, please call 988 for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.

Guest:

• Eve

In this episode, you will hear:

• 0:00 Intro
• 1:07 Introduction to Eve’s Interview

(Beginning of Interview)

• 1:46 Eve’s Introduction and Opening Conversation
• 3:42 How Are You Doing?
• 4:36 Early Symptoms of BPD in Adolescence
• 6:52 Early Diagnosis
• 12:19 Knowledge about BPD Before Diagnosis
• 14:40 Misdiagnosis and Medical Stigma on BPD
• 15:55 Quiet BPD
• 17:46 Steps to Recovery and Thoughts on Diagnosis
• 20:59 The Impact of Mental Health
• 22:05 Eve’s Thoughts on Her Journey
• 24:55 Love Letter to BPD

(End of Interview)

• 26:18 Closing Statement from Nicole
• 26:38 BPD Daily Mantra
• 26:55 Outro
• 28:12 “Northface” by Sinazza x Kagan: https://tinyurl.com/Sinazza-x-Kagan

Episode Resources:

• Website: https://www.showmegrace.org/
  • Weekly Support Group: https://www.showmegrace.org/the-brain
  • Career Coaching: https://www.showmegrace.org/about-3

• Crisis Hotline - Call or Text 988 or Chat At 988lifeline.org

Connect with the Host:

Nicole Darby

Email: presspause4grace@gmail.com

Free BPD Support Resources and Weekly Support Group (Wednesdays): https://www.showmegrace.org

Credits:

Hosts: Nicole Darby

Music Producer of Podcast’s Intro Music: DJtheIII

Sound Engineer: Stefan Mitroi

Podcast Producer: Nicole Darby

Research Team: Nicole Darby & Tamar Brignolle