{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"EP 11: CHRIS","description":"Mental illness is widely misunderstood in our culture. In this episode, Chris shares his experience before and after his diagnosis as a person with  Bipolar Disorder - www.nimh.nih.gov\/health\/topics\/bipolar-disorder\/index.shtml. Additionally, Chris shared a few resources for listeners wishing to learn more about Bipolar Disorder, Depression, and other mental illnesses. Natalie opens with a few notes on her experience at Podcast Movement 2016&amp;nbsp;in Chicago, the world\u2019s largest conference for podcasters. This was the third annual gathering. - podcastmovement.com\/ For information or support regarding mental illness: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800-273-TALK Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance: dbsa.org - http:\/\/dbsa.org\/ National Alliance on Mental Illness: nami.org - nami.org\/ &amp;nbsp; Statistics mentioned in this episode came from MentalHealth.gov - www.mentalhealth.gov\/ Music:  Komiku - freemusicarchive.org\/music\/Komiku\/Its_time_for_adventure_\/Komiku_-_Its_time_for_adventure_-_13_Bleu &amp;nbsp; More info &amp;amp; view slideshow at http:\/\/www.afaceproject.com\/podcasts\/ep11-chris\/ NOTES:  [4:50] Mental health facts, figures, and stigmas [7:10] Chris talks about his family and how they felt about mental health [8:00] Chris talks about why he thinks it\u2019s important to share his story [9:00] He talks about why he was a \u201cterrible student\u201d [10:35] He talks about his older sister\u2019s health for the first time [11:30] Chris reflects on how he acted around his parents and family as a kid [12:20] The definition of Bipolar Disorder [13:20] The mania side of the disorder, for Chris [14:30] Chris talks about depression for the first time [15:42] Chris talks about simply thinking he was \u201cweird\u201d as a kid [16:40] He mentions his struggles with self esteem [17:35] Speaks on how he would hide his issues [19:20] Chris talks about his first time seeing a psychiatrist [19:58] Chris talks about his experience with his medication [21:45] He talks about how the disorder has lost him friends and the difficulties with that [22:30] Chris talks about finally being diagnosed as bipolar [23:20] Chris talks about how medications are trial and error [24:25] Speaks about how the disorder makes him feel old [26:23] Chris gives advice to others struggling [29:10] What goals and dreams mean for Chris  ","author_name":"A FACE PROJECT","author_url":"http:\/\/www.afaceproject.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/4536528\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/13750469"}