Swinging Back at Bipolar

“Even opening my eyes was just a miserable experience and I just
didn't understand it.” 


Two years after her sister’s death and in the grips of anguish
and despair, Andrea Wilson Woods sat on the edge of a rooftop in
San Francisco thinking it would be so easy to leap. Coming to her
senses, she decided not to end it all. But that incident sparked
something in Andrea: a nagging feeling it wasn’t just a profound
grief she had felt since losing her sister. But as Andrea
broached the topic with her therapist, her concerns were
ignored.  Seeking a second opinion confirmed her suspicions:
She had Bipolar II Disorder. While the diagnosis brought relief,
Andrea was hesitant to speak out about it -- until many years
later when realized sharing her story was the only way to
normalize mental health. https://letsnottalkaboutit.com

Hosts:
Camille Tuutti
Sharon Tiger
Amanda Ziadeh

Guest:
Andrea Wilson Woods

Expert:
Yuritzy Gomez Serrano, AMFT

Editor:
Tessa Hall

Behind the Scenes:
Lisa Abeyta

Music:
“Incoming” by Jeffrey C. Mund
"Arms of Gold" by Tape Machines

This podcast is supported by Voices in Action.