Dope Sh*t My Therapist Says

Treat me Like a Person, Not a Patient: Living with an Invisible Illness with Katie O’ Leary

Episode Summary

Katie O'Leary joins the show to chat about her invisible illness RSD (or complex regional pain syndrome) and how living with an invisible illness has impacted her mental health and the mental health of many others. Please note this episode has a trigger warning due to topics of suicide. Please proceed at your own risk and comfort level.

Episode Notes

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Disability advocate and former columnist for The National Pain Report, Katie O’Leary works for Snoot Entertainment as an office manager and development assistant. She also models and writes.  Her greatest passion though is creating and spreading more awareness on subjects such as mental health, suicidal ideation, invisible illnesses, and more

Katie O'Leary's recommendations

Find her on Instagram:Instagram.com/deelitefool 

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***Disclaimer***
Dope Sh*t My Therapist Says Podcast is not a replacement for therapy. The conversations, guests, and tips talked about on the episodes are provided as educational, thought provoking, and to be inspiring and are NOT specific theraputic advice. The views of our guests reflect their own personal experiences and perspectives. Information and tips heard on the episodes are to be used at your own caution and discretion as they are not being given by a therapist that knows you personally. As always please seek out your own individual mental health care to best serve you.