Depression, Compulsion, Culture Shock and Getting Woke with Erin Keam

Becoming Parents Podcast · Feb 23, 2021 · 1h 4m

I was a hyperaware child - intelligent and creative I first remember extreme depression at 13 - probably not a coincidence, hello hormones - dysfunctional childhood, but out of respect to mum, will frame as I took in data that didn't serve me

The shrink says that's probably when bi-polar triggered. I remember thinking there had to be better options out there - highly imaginative, evidence of slight mania in hindsight. Chaotic work experience - never lasted more than two years, always motivated by avoiding depression, and growth, as well as whatever I was passionate about - I never made it…