Losing Eric: A Psychiatrist's Fight for Her Son
Yvette Sheline, MD, wrote and narrates this podcast about her son, Eric, and the struggle with bipolar disorder that ultimately took his life.The show focuses on the science, treatment, and emotional impact of a multi-decade fight against bipolar illness—told from the…
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Epilogue (opens the original)
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Epilogue: How could I return to ordinary life after my son died? What made my son ill? Could anything have altered the outcome?
Ongoing Psychosis (opens the original)
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Episode 21: Facing deterioration in bipolar illness. Without achieving remission, cognitive changes can worsen in bipolar illness.
Remission and Recovery (opens the original)
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Episode 20: After discharge, a psychiatric patient may still be unable to manage. After a psychotic episode, release from care may long precede full functioning.
Visit to Philadelphia (opens the original)
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Episode 19: Eric's last visit home; searching for a job in mental health
Essential Worker (opens the original)
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Episode 18: “Essential Worker" is a title that gives the mentally ill self-worth. Employment offers the mentally ill a source of pride.
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