Episode 248 - Jessica Zuker

[inmymind]

Great episode! Paul, can you post Jessica's list about what to say to a grieving person? That's a gold nugget for certain. I want to have all those sentiments on my mind the next time I find myself wanting to comfort someone in grief, or if I happen to be grieving something myself.

I don't want to sound insensitive, but in a weird way it was refreshing to hear a professional like Jessica express her grief and experience. It made her more "human" in my eyes. We usually only see or hear these professionals on TV helping other people, and looking perfectly astute, engaged, or joking around as they do their jobs, but to hear her genuinely suffering as she told her story was touching.

Jessica, I'm so sorry for your loss. I was with you in grief and image as you described what happened and how you were feeling, and the thoughts that were going through your head. I also could understand how you said the details were a blur and you don't remember each step. I think that is what happens when we are personally injured and are in survival mode. Our brains are working so hard to survive and do what needs to be done, that the details go by the wayside as they should. It is "kind of cool and amazing" the way our bodies react I wish I could process certain dilemmas in my life with such clarity and expedience more often. I hope you continue getting better in body, mind, and spirit, and thanks for sharing this with us.

David

[SpookyGhost]

Therapist Dr Zucker shares the harrowing emotional, mental and physical details of her late-term (16th week) miscarriage; how to support a friend or loved one who experiences pregnancy loss, and of course she and Paul talk about his mom.

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[FixTheWagon]

Awfulsome Moment by SpecimenB39 @ 1:57:00

The psychosis experienced by the woman who explained her year believing that she was being watched by smart phones, I would have liked to hear more about that experience. How is she today? Did medication help? Did medication contribute to her fight for reality? I have had experiences like hers. and have listened to both of the Meghan P. and have been where she was too. For me it was jaw dropping to hear experiences like mine, like I thought I was the only one who had this particular brand of crazy- I'm so glad that I am not.