Part 1 - CONVERSATIONS WITH | Sarah Fox & Paris Prynkiewicz

Introducing part 1 'Conversations With' episode with mental health advocates Paris Prynkiewicz and Sarah Fox. Paris and Sarah openly and honestly share about their experiences living with bipolar I disorder- from symptoms, getting help, their hospitalizations, medication, stigma and more. These two stories of perseverance offer hope and encouragement to others walking a similar path. We feel honoured that they trusted us with their truth. We know you are going to love these #bipolarwarriors as much as we do. This is bipolar...
Paris Prynkiewicz is podcast host of “Master Your Mental,” professional speaker for NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) and best-selling author of her memoir, “Crooked Illness: Lessons From Inside & Outside Hospital Walls.” Paris received her BA in Psychology from the University of Arizona and her MBA in Healthcare Administration from Western Governors University. Paris has made it her mission to use her story to teach others how to SHATTER the mental health stigma and OVERCOME their obstacles in order to begin to CRAFT the life they have always wanted to live! Paris can be reached best via Instagram @masteryourmental.
Sarah Fox is a Christian woman with a desire to encourage others to stay pure and hopeful in a world that says otherwise. She’s a graduate of The King’s College with a B.A. in Politics, Philosophy, and Economics. She also works as an Assistant Community Manager at Rose Community Management. She loves journaling, performing spoken word, and reading comic books (Deadpool, T’Challa, and Batman are her boys). She is the host of a mental health podcast called Rough Edges, where she shares about her faith and mental health journey. For more information and updates, you can follow her podcast on Instagram (@rough.edges.podcast). She also has a blog where she writes encouraging messages about womanhood, relationships, and justice.
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[@MelissaVD80]

Thanks for your stories and wisdom. Sharing continues to make other feel understood and less alone. 😊

[@thisisbipolar]

Thank you so much for being here and listening! xx

[@samwxch7538]

This was beautiful 💕 So much more that I have learned today with you guys 💕 great video !

[@thisisbipolar]

Thank you so much for watching! Thrilled to hear that this episode was helpful to you! Wishing you all the best!

[@ansr3538]

What are your thoughts on treating bipolar disorder without medications? I have to admit I worry the long term effects on the body taking meds indefinitely, but then again I worry about the long term effects of bipolar itself on the body and mind……as both the mind and body are connected. I would appreciate your thoughts on this as there are so many conflicting views about this. Thank you x

[@thisisbipolar]

Hi Friend, I am just seeing this now. Personally I have not seen many folks be able to successfully manage their bipolar disorder without medication in the long run so that is hard to answer. I hear you about the long term effects. The way I see it is that there are also negative effects on our bodies and brains when we go through these episodes. Our brains build up cortisol and different symptoms negatively impact our nervous systems among other things. I think that I would prefer to live more balanced on meds and take med sit effects. Without meds my whole life is harder to manage- relationships as well. That's just my thoughts as a person living with bipolar disorder. I am by no means a medical expert. Thanks for asking.