Synopsis
For the modern day family that deals with mental health issues, substance abuse, divorce, & Autism. Mr. Joe explores topics such as Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder Rapid Cycling, Mixed States, Schizoaffective Disorder, Mania & Depression. He shares his own journey of substance abuse, which also includes his Suboxone treatment & withdrawals. The entire journey is seen through the eyes of Mr. Joe, raised by alcoholic parents, one of which lives with Borderline Personality Disorder.
Episodes
-
Bipolar & Irritability
16/07/2021 Duration: 42minMr. Joe discusses some recent family matters surrounding his three children, ex-wife, and spouse. He describes his mania that eventually results in extreme racing thoughts. Mr. Joe speaks to his audience about the intense irritability he's been experiencing, and the changes in his medication regiman over the last several days. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mr-joe7/support
-
Bipolar & Psychotherapy
16/07/2021 Duration: 38minMr. Joe reviews his current symptoms and his first initial reaction to Seroquel. He discusses the potential importance of psychotherapy for those that live with Bipolar Disorder. Mr. Joe discusses paranoia, OCD, dream interpretation, and nostalgia. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mr-joe7/support
-
Alcohol & Drug Relapse
16/07/2021 Duration: 31minMr. Joe speaks about a new venture at work in which he assists a 16 year old male student with Autism. However, it's not all "good" in Mr. Joe's Neighborhood this week. He reviews some of his own recent actions, ultimately resulting in a deep, dark, depressive mood swing. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mr-joe7/support
-
Bipolar & OCD
15/07/2021 Duration: 56minMr. Joe discusses a "new" feeling that has emerged due to stress. He discusses some recent side effects from an increased dosage of Lamictal. Mr. Joe then goes on to define obsessions and complusions, along with descriptive examples of each disorder. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mr-joe7/support
-
Bipolar & Medication
13/07/2021 Duration: 44minMr. Joe reviews mood stabilizers, antipsychotics, antidepressants, and benzodiazepines in great detail. He reviews the positive and negative effects, FDA approved medication for bipolar disorder, general uses of each medication class, and the side effects associated with each medication. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mr-joe7/support
-
Early Warning Signs of Mania
10/07/2021 Duration: 49minMr. Joe has been stable for exactly 8 full days. He speaks about his current state and reviews the early warning signs of mania. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mr-joe7/support
-
Marijuana 101
10/07/2021 Duration: 51minMr. Joe provides an in-depth look at his 27 year addiction to Marijuana. From the age of 16, until the age of 42, Mr. Joe used Cannabis to self medicate for Bipolar Disorder. He takes us through the entire journey of his substance abuse which ultimately led to severe hallucinations, depression, and severe self injurious behavior. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mr-joe7/support
-
Bipolar Disorder & Denial
10/07/2021 Duration: 44minMr. Joe shares an interesting story about a parent of a child with Autism who claims he was viciously attacked by his son. Mr. Joe discusses Bipolar Disorder and the many ways we reject and deny the diagnosis. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mr-joe7/support
-
Opiates 101
10/07/2021 Duration: 47minMr. Joe updates us on his current mental state and medication regiman. In additon, he shares some positive news about an incident with a former student with Autism. Finally, Mr. Joe gets into great detail about his opioid addiction and recovery. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mr-joe7/support
-
Self-Medication Part 2
24/05/2021 Duration: 58minThe journey continues with Mr. Joe as he discusses a recent bout with depression. We take a trip through his neighborhood, as he discusses intimate relationships, work inconsistency, drug use, and dellusional & psychotic thoughts through manic episodes. Mr. Joe also discusses issues with divorce and marital relationships. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mr-joe7/support
-
Self-Medication & Substance Abuse
22/05/2021 Duration: 59minMr. Joe updates on his current state, discussing dellusional, psychotic symptoms. He explores Schizoaffective Disorder and Bipolar I, as he takes us back to his childhood and teen years. Finally, Mr. Joe discusses the variety of ways one will self-medicate through alcohol and marijuana. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mr-joe7/support
-
Mental Health & Family
21/05/2021 Duration: 44minMr. Joe updates us on his Bipolar medication regiman, and speaks on mental health in the work place. In addition, Mr. Joe speaks on some of the side effects from Lamictal. Finally, Mr. Joe questions whether we should offer sympathy towards family members, namely those who struggle with addiction & mental illness. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mr-joe7/support
-
Bipolar I: Mixed & Psychotic Mania
20/05/2021 Duration: 01h20minMr. Joe updates us on his children and discusses his recent hypomanic episode. He addresses topics such as rage, irritability, Lamictal dosages and mixed states. Mr. Joe defines Bipolar I in great detail, along with psychotic symptoms, as well as his recent explosion towards his wife. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mr-joe7/support
-
Borderline Personality Disorder 101
15/05/2021 Duration: 01h16minMr. Joe reviews the diagnostic criteria for Borderline Personality Disorder in great detail, as he breaks down his own mother's traits, actions, and behaviors, in combination with the supporting diagnosis from the DSM-V. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mr-joe7/support
-
Alcohol 101
15/05/2021 Duration: 55minMr. Joe shares his past experiences with alcohol and the horrific effects it had on his life. In addition, we receive an update on his current state, a mind-blowing story about how alcohol ruined another man's career, and a brief history of Mr. Joe's alcoholic parents. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mr-joe7/support
-
Cocaine 101
10/05/2021 Duration: 37minThe personal journey of Mister Joe's Neighborhood continues, as he relives his first experience with cocaine, which ultimately led to hospitlization. Mr. Joe discusses depression, mania, schizoaffective disorder, and the MANY mistakes a married man can make... This is my neighborhood, this is my life, this our podcast journey... --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mr-joe7/support
-
Mania and Sleep Deprivation
14/10/2020 Duration: 38minMr. Joe discusses his ongoing mania, inability to filter his expressive language, and his latest sleep disturbances. He revisits the potential benefits of marijuana. This podcast episode was originally recorded in November of 2019. It was the final episode before Mr. Joe was forced to terminate his podcast. The sound quality of many of the older episodes have been altered due to the extended absence, and needed to be re-recorded. I apologize for the low volume on the revised episodes. Mr. Joe will resume podcasting in 2020. He can now be found on twitter @MrBipolarJoe Please visit Mr. Joe on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/mrjoepodcast/ Also be sure to like Mr. Joe's Bipolar Podcast at https://www.facebook.com/BipolarPodcast
-
Mr. Joe's 100th Episode
05/02/2019 Duration: 43minMr. Joe returns to celebrate his 100th episode with his loyal listeners. We review the last year of topics, personal experiences, and motivation behind the creation of Mr. Joe's Bipolar Podcast.
-
Ultra Rapid Cycling
28/01/2019 Duration: 40minMr. Joe is back for a Monday edition of Mr. Joe's Bipolar Podcast. Since last week, he had recorded 2 different episodes for a total of 90 minutes of content. Unfortunately, a technical error with his podcasting host resulted in an abundance of lost content. Mr. Joe reviews some of the content that was deleted, including his latest experience with one of the deepest and darkest depression cycles he's had in nearly a decade. His mood swings have included ultra rapid cycling along with tremendous amount of stress.
-
Bipolar, Borderline & Baffled
12/06/2018 Duration: 44minMr. Joe speaks on a recent podcast that he downloaded, which was produced by two podcasters of the mental illness industry. Mr. Joe is baffled by his own personal discovery based on the incredible information portrayed by Becky & John Emotions. Mr. Joe also describes his most recent mixed episode of depression & mania that is clearly ignited by exercise.