E66: What is it like having Manic Depression? (with Jeremy Thomas) - Part 1 of 2

The Thinking Mind Podcast: Psychiatry & Psychotherapy

11/10/23 • 49 min

Jeremy Thomas is a public speaker and author. He is the author of two novels, Taking Leave, and the Santa Monica Suicide Club . He’s also co-written two books about mental health with Dr. Tony Hughes, the A-Z Guide to Mental Health and You Don't Have to Be Famous to Have Manic Depression.
In 2006 Jeremy and Tony co-produced a documentary about bipolar disorder, the Secret Life of the Manic Depressive starring Stephen Fry, Jo Brand, Carrie Fisher and many others. This is the first part of a two part podcast where we talk about Jeremy’s fascinating life story and his lived experience of bipolar disorder.

Today we discuss Jeremy's experiences running a record label in London in 1979, some of the dangers of success, what it’s like to have depression, Jeremy’s struggle with suicidal thoughts, what it’s like to have a manic episode and just how easily depression can switch into mania if you have bipolar disorder. We also discuss just how hard it can be for someone to realize they’re unwell when they’re in the midst of a manic episode.
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11/10/23 • 49 min

The Thinking Mind Podcast: Psychiatry & Psychotherapy - E66: What is it like having Manic Depression? (with Jeremy Thomas) - Part 1 of 2

Transcript

Jeremy Thomas, thank you so much for joining me this morning. Thank you. Alex. Delighted to be here. Really great. There's a lot that I want to talk to you about your experiences working in the recording industry, your novels, your experience with bipolar, your documentary. Where does it where does it start for you? Where does your story start for you? Do you think? 2s Uh, well, I always say that my story starts. You know, when I was 24, in the music business, and it was all going terribly wel

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