Recovery Diaries In Depth: Gabe Howard

Recovery Diaries In Depth

Gabe Howard and Gabriel Nathan discuss their friendship, Gabe's mental health advocacy, and living with bipolar disorder. Gabe shares his experience of being diagnosed with bipolar disorder and the challenges he faced in accepting his diagnosis. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the complexities of bipolar disorder beyond the highs and lows. Gabe also discusses his concept of recovery and how he manages his mental health with the support of his wife, Kendall. The conversation touches on the envy Gabe feels towards mentally healthy individuals and the unique perspective of being married to someone without bipolar disorder. Gabe Howard reflects on his journey with bipolar disorder and how it has shaped his life and relationships. He discusses the impact of his illness on his marriage and the fear of being abandoned or getting sick again. Gabe also talks about the toll of being a mental health advocate and the challenges of navigating different perspectives within the advocacy community. He shares his podcast projects, Inside Bipolar, Inside Mental Health, and Inside Schizophrenia, which provide a platform for both lived experience and medical perspectives.
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