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Send us Fan Mail After returning from my first hospitalization, realizing I was not any better, I took a leap of faith. In this episode, I recount the whirlwind that led me from my home in Vermont to one of the few specialized perinatal psychiatric units in the country: UNC Chapel Hill. I discuss the crushing guilt of leaving my family, overcoming a lifelong phobia of flying, and the magical thinking that convinced me this was the place that would finally fix me. Key Points and Takeaway...
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