Nail Biting and Hair Twirling (Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors)

Nail Biting and Hair Twirling (Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors)

Skin Picking. Nail Biting. Hair Pulling. All of these "bad habits" fall under the category of Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors or BFRBs. In today's episode, Gabe and Michelle discuss their issues with BFRBs and some potential solutions -- though they readily admit sometimes the solution can be worse than the habit.

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About the Hosts of A Bipolar, A
Schizophrenic, and a Podcast

Gabe Howard is a professional speaker, writer, and activist living with bipolar and anxiety disorders. Diagnosed in 2003, he has made it his mission to put a human face on mental illness.

He's the author of Mental Illness is an Asshole and Other Observations and a popular podcast host. Learn more at gabehoward.com.

Michelle Hammer is a Schizophrenia Activist and spends her time passionately fighting stigma. She is an NYC native featured in the WebMD documentary Voices, which was nominated for a Tribeca X Award at the Tribeca Film Festival 2018.

Founded and run by Michelle, Schizophrenic.NYC is a clothing brand with the mission of reducing stigma by starting conversations about mental health.

Episoder(29)

Balancing Support and Boundaries: Navigating Mental Health Challenges in Friendship

Balancing Support and Boundaries: Navigating Mental Health Challenges in Friendship

In today's episode, Gabe and Michelle discuss the challenges Michelle faces with her friend who exhibits erratic and aggressive behavior, likely due to untreated mental illness. Despite Michelle's con...

28 Mai 202435min

Good vs Bad Vulnerability and What's The Difference?

Good vs Bad Vulnerability and What's The Difference?

Today Gabe and Michelle continue openly discussing living with bipolar disorder and schizophrenia, respectively, aiming to reduce stigma around mental health. Gabe expresses gratitude for the support ...

14 Mai 202432min

Navigating Gifts, Criticism, and Friendship While Managing Mental Illness

Navigating Gifts, Criticism, and Friendship While Managing Mental Illness

Today, Gabe and Michelle share their insecurities and lament that they do not feel more successful. They discuss navigating their challenges, the importance of support, and working to help others thro...

30 Apr 202440min

Can schizophrenics and bipolars be good pet owners?

Can schizophrenics and bipolars be good pet owners?

In today's episode, Gabe and Michelle talk about the positive impact their dogs, Peppy and Paisley, have on their mental health, debunking misconceptions that people with mental illness cannot be good...

16 Apr 202441min

Passively Suicidal: Are You Still in Recovery?

Passively Suicidal: Are You Still in Recovery?

Today, Gabe and Michelle explore the nuances of navigating passive suicidal ideation within the context of long-term mental illness recovery. They highlight that occasional fleeting thoughts of suicid...

2 Apr 202445min

Women v Men: Who Has More Stigma From Mental Illness?

Women v Men: Who Has More Stigma From Mental Illness?

Today's discussion explores the challenges men and women face in managing mental illness, examining societal expectations, medication, and support systems. What disparities exist? What similarities em...

19 Mar 202447min

Challenging the Stupidity Stereotype in Mental Illness

Challenging the Stupidity Stereotype in Mental Illness

Can people with bipolar disorder and schizophrenia be intelligent, or are they dumb? Tune in as we navigate the intersections of intelligence, creativity, and mental health, challenging the stereotype...

5 Mar 202449min

Season 4 Premiere: 2 Truths and a Lie

Season 4 Premiere: 2 Truths and a Lie

In this riveting episode, join Gabe and Michelle as they embark on a gripping game of "Two Truths and a Lie." Brace yourself for a rollercoaster of emotions as they open up about personal stories from...

20 Feb 202431min

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