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314_A Family History of Mental Illness (Matt Zinman-remix)
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314-A Family History of Mental Illness (rerun), from Giving Voice to Depression, delves into the intricate relationship between genetics and mental disorders. It looks at how genetic susceptibility and environmental factors interplay in the development of mental health issues.
The guest, Matt Zinman, shares his personal story of growing up with a bipolar father and a depressive mother who survived a suicide attempt. His candid reflections highlight the confusion and anger he felt as a child and the lasting impact of his mother's attempt on their relationship. Matt also discusses his own battles with depression, including a critical episode in his early twenties and the ongoing struggle with medication management, which once led to severe suicidal ideation.
Tragedy struck Matt's family again in 2012 with the death of his brother, who struggled with opioid addiction. Matt expresses his complex emotions of anger and understanding towards his brother's death, drawing parallels to his feelings about his mother.
The conversation emphasizes the importance of recognizing and navigating the complex emotions associated with mental illness, such as anger, love, and guilt.
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Manage episode 426765578 series 1391678
314-A Family History of Mental Illness (rerun), from Giving Voice to Depression, delves into the intricate relationship between genetics and mental disorders. It looks at how genetic susceptibility and environmental factors interplay in the development of mental health issues.
The guest, Matt Zinman, shares his personal story of growing up with a bipolar father and a depressive mother who survived a suicide attempt. His candid reflections highlight the confusion and anger he felt as a child and the lasting impact of his mother's attempt on their relationship. Matt also discusses his own battles with depression, including a critical episode in his early twenties and the ongoing struggle with medication management, which once led to severe suicidal ideation.
Tragedy struck Matt's family again in 2012 with the death of his brother, who struggled with opioid addiction. Matt expresses his complex emotions of anger and understanding towards his brother's death, drawing parallels to his feelings about his mother.
The conversation emphasizes the importance of recognizing and navigating the complex emotions associated with mental illness, such as anger, love, and guilt.
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