{"product_id":"1435-let-me-bore-you-to-sleep","title":"#1435 Let Me Bore You To Sleep","description":"\u003cblockquote data-start=\"101\" data-end=\"390\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"103\" data-end=\"390\"\u003e🎙️ \u003cstrong data-start=\"107\" data-end=\"166\"\u003eDiscussing My Bipolar \u0026amp; EUPD – LMBYTS#1435\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"166\" data-end=\"169\"\u003e⏱️ \u003cstrong data-start=\"174\" data-end=\"187\"\u003eDuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 hour, 22 minutes\u003cbr data-start=\"206\" data-end=\"209\"\u003e📅 \u003cstrong data-start=\"214\" data-end=\"230\"\u003eRecorded on:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 September 2025\u003cbr data-start=\"248\" data-end=\"251\"\u003e🧠 \u003cstrong data-start=\"256\" data-end=\"266\"\u003eTopic:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep personal reflection on mental health, especially bipolar disorder and EUPD (Emotionally Unstable Personality Disorder)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"392\" data-end=\"395\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"397\" data-end=\"412\"\u003e🧵 OVERVIEW\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"414\" data-end=\"655\"\u003eThis episode of \u003cem data-start=\"430\" data-end=\"456\"\u003eLet Me Bore You To Sleep\u003c\/em\u003e is a raw, meandering, yet heartfelt monologue where Jason Newland reflects on recent tech struggles with his podcast, then opens up about his \u003cstrong data-start=\"599\" data-end=\"654\"\u003epersonal experiences with bipolar disorder and EUPD\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"657\" data-end=\"946\"\u003eIt evolves from a casual update into a deep dive into the complexities of living with fluctuating mental health. He discusses diagnosis, therapy, medication, and how others have misunderstood his journey. There's also a lot of self-deprecating humor, honesty, and vulnerability throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"948\" data-end=\"951\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"953\" data-end=\"977\"\u003e🧩 STRUCTURED SUMMARY\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"979\" data-end=\"1029\"\u003e⛓️ Part 1: Podcast \u0026amp; Website Woes (~0:00–9:00)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1030\" data-end=\"1445\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1030\" data-end=\"1148\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1032\" data-end=\"1148\"\u003eJason is frustrated about recent problems with \u003cstrong data-start=\"1079\" data-end=\"1097\"\u003eApple Podcasts\u003c\/strong\u003e, which drastically dropped his listenership stats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1149\" data-end=\"1260\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1151\" data-end=\"1260\"\u003eHe shares that he’s been working hard to fix the issue and reorganize his website, \u003cem data-start=\"1234\" data-end=\"1259\"\u003eletmeboreyoutosleep.com\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1261\" data-end=\"1379\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1263\" data-end=\"1379\"\u003eHe’s visibly tired and emotionally drained by the tech issues but reassures listeners that things are working again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1380\" data-end=\"1445\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1382\" data-end=\"1445\"\u003eShout-outs to \u003cstrong data-start=\"1396\" data-end=\"1426\"\u003enew Facebook group members\u003c\/strong\u003e, Karen and Kaylee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1447\" data-end=\"1450\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1452\" data-end=\"1509\"\u003e🧠 Part 2: Mental Health Journey Begins (~9:00–18:00)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1510\" data-end=\"2008\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1510\" data-end=\"1655\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1512\" data-end=\"1655\"\u003eJason discusses a recent \u003cstrong data-start=\"1537\" data-end=\"1561\"\u003eGP phone appointment\u003c\/strong\u003e, which resulted in a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1583\" data-end=\"1620\"\u003ereferral to a mental health nurse\u003c\/strong\u003e and an increase in his medication.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1656\" data-end=\"1748\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1658\" data-end=\"1748\"\u003eHumorously notes that he may become even \u003cstrong data-start=\"1699\" data-end=\"1727\"\u003e“slower and more boring”\u003c\/strong\u003e with the new dosage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1749\" data-end=\"1859\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1751\" data-end=\"1859\"\u003eReflects on past \u003cstrong data-start=\"1768\" data-end=\"1786\"\u003emanic behavior\u003c\/strong\u003e from 2011 and being diagnosed with \u003cstrong data-start=\"1822\" data-end=\"1842\"\u003ebipolar disorder\u003c\/strong\u003e later that year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1860\" data-end=\"2008\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1862\" data-end=\"2008\"\u003eTalks about how his mood swings began in childhood and shares prior experiences with \u003cstrong data-start=\"1947\" data-end=\"1966\"\u003eantidepressants\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"1971\" data-end=\"1982\"\u003eanxiety\u003c\/strong\u003e from as far back as 1995.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2010\" data-end=\"2013\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2015\" data-end=\"2075\"\u003e💊 Part 3: Medication Stigma \u0026amp; Acceptance (~18:00–27:00)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2076\" data-end=\"2458\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2076\" data-end=\"2233\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2078\" data-end=\"2233\"\u003eShares a story about a \u003cstrong data-start=\"2101\" data-end=\"2132\"\u003efriend at a Buddhist center\u003c\/strong\u003e who encouraged him to \u003cstrong data-start=\"2155\" data-end=\"2196\"\u003eaccept medication as part of wellness\u003c\/strong\u003e, despite Jason’s initial resistance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2234\" data-end=\"2364\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2236\" data-end=\"2364\"\u003eUses a humorous \u003cstrong data-start=\"2252\" data-end=\"2272\"\u003eappendix analogy\u003c\/strong\u003e to emphasize that you don’t refuse treatment for physical illness—so why for mental health?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2365\" data-end=\"2458\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2367\" data-end=\"2458\"\u003eAdmits that \u003cstrong data-start=\"2379\" data-end=\"2408\"\u003epast judgment from others\u003c\/strong\u003e made him hesitant about long-term medication use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2460\" data-end=\"2463\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2465\" data-end=\"2519\"\u003e🧍♂️ Part 4: EUPD \u0026amp; Dual Diagnosis (~27:00–42:00)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2520\" data-end=\"2960\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2520\" data-end=\"2623\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2522\" data-end=\"2623\"\u003eDelves into the \u003cstrong data-start=\"2538\" data-end=\"2606\"\u003eco-diagnosis of EUPD (Emotionally Unstable Personality Disorder)\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"2611\" data-end=\"2622\"\u003ebipolar\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2624\" data-end=\"2695\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2626\" data-end=\"2695\"\u003eShocked to learn of the EUPD diagnosis \u003cstrong data-start=\"2665\" data-end=\"2694\"\u003eyears after therapy began\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2696\" data-end=\"2833\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2698\" data-end=\"2750\"\u003eRecalls a \u003cstrong data-start=\"2708\" data-end=\"2735\"\u003e5-year treatment period\u003c\/strong\u003e that included:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2753\" data-end=\"2833\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2753\" data-end=\"2789\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2755\" data-end=\"2789\"\u003eDBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2792\" data-end=\"2807\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2794\" data-end=\"2807\"\u003eGroup therapy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2810\" data-end=\"2833\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2812\" data-end=\"2833\"\u003ePsychotherapy at home\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2834\" data-end=\"2960\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2836\" data-end=\"2960\"\u003eShares how \u003cstrong data-start=\"2847\" data-end=\"2867\"\u003emood instability\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"2869\" data-end=\"2884\"\u003eimpulsivity\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong data-start=\"2890\" data-end=\"2923\"\u003edifficulty with relationships\u003c\/strong\u003e are key EUPD symptoms he relates to.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2962\" data-end=\"2965\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2967\" data-end=\"3025\"\u003e🎭 Part 5: Humor, Dating, and Disguises (~42:00–59:00)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3026\" data-end=\"3441\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3026\" data-end=\"3244\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3028\" data-end=\"3064\"\u003eVeers into \u003cstrong data-start=\"3039\" data-end=\"3063\"\u003elighthearted stories\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3067\" data-end=\"3244\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3067\" data-end=\"3103\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3069\" data-end=\"3103\"\u003eTaking his ferret Andre into town.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3106\" data-end=\"3143\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3108\" data-end=\"3143\"\u003eOnline dating and profile pictures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3146\" data-end=\"3244\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3148\" data-end=\"3244\"\u003eHilariously cynical commentary on \u003cstrong data-start=\"3182\" data-end=\"3216\"\u003efiltered dating profile photos\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"3221\" data-end=\"3243\"\u003ephoto manipulation\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3245\" data-end=\"3441\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3247\" data-end=\"3441\"\u003eRecounts a \u003cstrong data-start=\"3258\" data-end=\"3292\"\u003eshort-lived romantic encounter\u003c\/strong\u003e that ended just before a \u003cstrong data-start=\"3318\" data-end=\"3353\"\u003ecritical psychiatric evaluation\u003c\/strong\u003e, which ironically led professionals to think he was “fine” due to being in a good mood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3443\" data-end=\"3446\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3448\" data-end=\"3512\"\u003e⚖️ Part 6: Bipolar Diagnosis – The Real One (~59:00–1:10:00)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3513\" data-end=\"3877\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3513\" data-end=\"3621\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3515\" data-end=\"3621\"\u003eShares how \u003cstrong data-start=\"3526\" data-end=\"3537\"\u003ein 2011\u003c\/strong\u003e, a new doctor finally \u003cstrong data-start=\"3560\" data-end=\"3582\"\u003etook him seriously\u003c\/strong\u003e and referred him for proper diagnosis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3622\" data-end=\"3706\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3624\" data-end=\"3706\"\u003eOfficially diagnosed with \u003cstrong data-start=\"3650\" data-end=\"3680\"\u003ebipolar affective disorder\u003c\/strong\u003e (again) in December 2011.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3707\" data-end=\"3779\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3709\" data-end=\"3779\"\u003eTalks about years of \u003cstrong data-start=\"3730\" data-end=\"3747\"\u003eups and downs\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"3749\" data-end=\"3761\"\u003ejob loss\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong data-start=\"3767\" data-end=\"3778\"\u003etherapy\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3780\" data-end=\"3877\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3782\" data-end=\"3877\"\u003eBegins understanding his \u003cstrong data-start=\"3807\" data-end=\"3833\"\u003epattern of mood cycles\u003c\/strong\u003e and their impact on life and relationships.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3879\" data-end=\"3882\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3884\" data-end=\"3957\"\u003e📚 Part 7: Final Thoughts – Acceptance \u0026amp; Awareness (~1:10:00–1:22:00)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3958\" data-end=\"4571\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3958\" data-end=\"4046\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3960\" data-end=\"4046\"\u003eHe explores how both \u003cstrong data-start=\"3981\" data-end=\"3992\"\u003ebipolar\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"3997\" data-end=\"4005\"\u003eEUPD\u003c\/strong\u003e explain so much of his lived experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4047\" data-end=\"4161\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4049\" data-end=\"4161\"\u003eResearches EUPD symptoms live during the recording (fluctuating emotions, impulsivity, relationship challenges).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4162\" data-end=\"4262\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4164\" data-end=\"4262\"\u003eNotes that \u003cstrong data-start=\"4175\" data-end=\"4182\"\u003eDBT\u003c\/strong\u003e was the key therapy used during treatment—but he hadn’t known that at the time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4263\" data-end=\"4389\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4265\" data-end=\"4389\"\u003eReflects on how \u003cstrong data-start=\"4281\" data-end=\"4324\"\u003esome people’s moods bounce back quickly\u003c\/strong\u003e, while others (like him) have longer, deeper troughs and spikes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4390\" data-end=\"4516\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4392\" data-end=\"4516\"\u003eEnds on a gentle note: encourages listeners to \u003cstrong data-start=\"4439\" data-end=\"4464\"\u003ebe kind to themselves\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"4466\" data-end=\"4479\"\u003efeel safe\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong data-start=\"4485\" data-end=\"4515\"\u003eallow themselves happiness\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4517\" data-end=\"4571\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4519\" data-end=\"4571\"\u003eMentions the possible reward of a \u003cstrong data-start=\"4553\" data-end=\"4565\"\u003eCornetto\u003c\/strong\u003e. 🍦😄\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"4573\" data-end=\"4576\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"4578\" data-end=\"4606\"\u003e💬 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keeping it light with jokes and analogies makes this reflection accessible.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"5085\" data-end=\"5202\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"5085\" data-end=\"5111\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"5087\" data-end=\"5110\"\u003eTherapy \u0026amp; treatment\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"5111\" data-end=\"5202\" data-col-size=\"lg\"\u003eDBT, medication, and long-term psychotherapy played huge roles in stabilizing his life.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"5203\" data-end=\"5352\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"5203\" data-end=\"5233\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"5205\" data-end=\"5232\"\u003eLoneliness \u0026amp; connection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"5233\" data-end=\"5352\" data-col-size=\"lg\"\u003eUndercurrent of seeking human connection, acceptance, and the ongoing tension between vulnerability and 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