Weltreise mit bipolarer Störung - Was kann da schon schiefgehen? #64 Sue

*Trigger warning*: In this episode, we discuss depression, mania, eating disorders, suicidal thoughts, and hospital stays. Please only listen if you feel emotionally stable enough. Sue was only nine years old when her mother became seriously ill. From one day to the next, she took on responsibility for the family—and thus lost her childhood. Early on, she experienced depression, anxiety, and later an eating disorder. Over time, she was diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Today, Sue looks back on a long journey—marked by extremes ranging from dark depression to manic elation. She talks about what it was like to hide everything behind a mask for years, how she finally ended up in the hospital, accepted medication, and felt "peace in my mind" for the first time. Sue shares insights into her decision, despite all her reservations, to embark on a trip around the world. For over two and a half years, she has been living this dream—with routines, backup plans, setbacks, and new freedoms. Timestamps: 0:00 - 1:45: Trigger warning & intro 1:45 - 3:12: First depression & childhood with a sick mother 3:12 - 7:01: Responsibility at ten 7:01 - 17:09: Adolescence: Anxiety, eating disorder & masking 17:09 - 21:23: First manias & living in the extreme 21:23 - 25:33: The journey to the hospital 25:33 - 31:32: Everyday life in the hospital, medication & initial relief 31:32 - 39:42: Routines, toolbox & living with the "octopus" 39:42 - 46:16: Traveling the world despite a diagnosis 46:16 - 50:59: Everyday life on the road 50:59 - End: Sue's message #BipolarDisorder #Depression #Mania #MentalHealth #MentalHealth #WorldTravel #SelfAcceptance #Therapy #Encouragement Sue's Instagram:   / axelundsue   **************************************************** Would you like to be our guest? Then contact us here: https://vonbohnezubohne.com/sei-unser... Would you like to learn more about us? Then take a look around here: https://vonbohnezubohne.com/ueber-uns/ Our Social Media: Instagram Von Bohne zu Bohne:   / vonbohnezubohne   Instagram Sania:   / saniajader   Instagram Charlotte:   / charlottejader   YouTube Channel:    / @vonbohnezubohne   YouTube Channel:    / @vonbohnezubohne