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Is there a stigma around people taking medication for mental illness? #adhd #nzpodcast #mentalhealth

March 13, 202400:58
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it annoys me that people are quite anti-
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medication and ridling and stuff but
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that is what got me through uni if I
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didn't have that uni would have been so
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much more difficult for me it really
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just changed my life yeah and I just
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don't know why people are so I mean
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we've made this modern medicine to help
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us and it really really helped me yeah
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the same thing with mental health
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there's a lot of people that take it as
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a badge of honor that they don't need
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medication but if it's a chemical
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imbalance in your brain that needs to be
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rectified and can be just do it and I
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think that's a really dangerous attitude
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to have people who are give so high in
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might like well I just did it through
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running and it's like yeah that totally
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helps absolutely but if your balance is
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that out you need something to help you
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get to the place where running can
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sustain you you're often not going to
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get there just from being healthy cuz
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you need to get the balance back and
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then sustain that yeah I don't know why
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they so frowned upon

Podspun Insights

In this episode, the conversation dives deep into the often-taboo topic of mental health and medication. The guest passionately shares their personal journey, revealing how medication was a game-changer during their university years, making the challenging experience much more manageable. They challenge the stigma surrounding mental health treatment, particularly the notion that avoiding medication is somehow a badge of honor. With a blend of personal anecdotes and insightful commentary, the discussion highlights the importance of recognizing when professional help is necessary, especially when dealing with chemical imbalances. The episode serves as a reminder that seeking help is not a weakness but a vital step towards achieving a balanced and fulfilling life.

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Episode Highlights

  • The Importance of Medication
    Medication played a crucial role in my university experience and mental health journey.
    “Medication changed my life.”
    @ 00m 05s
    March 13, 2024
  • Stigma Around Mental Health
    Rejecting medication can be harmful; it's essential to seek help for chemical imbalances.
    “It's a dangerous attitude to reject help.”
    @ 00m 31s
    March 13, 2024

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Key Moments

  • Medication Matters00:05
  • Mental Health Stigma00:31