Awesome Michael!  My MSN thesis was on this topic.  Almost 40 years ago.  This piece is groundbreaking on so many levels.  Thank you dear Michael!

I had a psychotic break that manifested with schizophrenic symptoms - and it's so difficult to change mindsets, even with family members. Once I got better, there were definitely friends I lost that would never see me as anything else but crazy. The reasons behind my break didn't matter. Somehow I was completely at fault, mental, and every interaction they had with me was questioned. I had to get away from them all to get better and take care of me, surround myself with nice people. I love that you're bringing awareness to mental health - especially on mental health awareness month. You're perfect as you are Michael <3 .

Hi Michael, thank you for sharing your story and spreading mental health awareness. My dad had schizophrenia for almost 20 years. In the early 2000s, when he received the diagnosis, there was little to no awareness of schizophrenia or mental health conditions. Many people, including members of his side of the family, never took the time to research and learn about his condition and didn't accept him or even support him.   It's been slow progress, but I'm happy to see how mindsets have changed and transitioned to being more supportive and spreading awareness about mental health. Please continue to do this! I'm sending you lots of love and good wishes. You are amazing! And congratulations on winning a scholarship!

This is amazing! Thanks for you're bravery in sharing your story.💖

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Hola soy Sandra y no se si es posible tener una versión en español.Gracias

Hey man!   I get to your podcast by coincidence, but I'm Colombian too and I have OCD, it would be great if you could do a spanish version of this awesome storytelling because i feel is just great. Thanks for sharing and inspiring courage. Respect.

Hi Michael. Will you be adding any more episodes?  Very insightful and so well done.

What do we lose by avoiding our pain? I finished this song in the midst of learning that I had lost a family member. I spent a lot of time grieving and mourning for that person and reflecting on times in the past. There was a rush of nostalgic feelings and extreme pain that reminded me that we cannot go back to those times. Although I had been thinking about the meaning of the song and the vocal samples for a while, it became even clearer during my period of mourning. I hope people can find their own meaning and understanding in the words and music of this song and remember not to be afraid of their emotions, and to talk to others about them. ❤️

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"The Monsters We Create" is a mental health awareness podcast meant to help and invite society not to demonize people with mental health conditions, such as schizophrenia. It is meant to educate people, and it intends to give a better quality of life to people with mental health conditions.
As a man who has a schizoaffective disorder, I have been living my whole life hiding my condition due to the fear of being judged and considered crazy or delusional and being left aside. I don't want any other person to feel how I did.

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