About this episode

Maria Bamford discusses her mental health struggles and experiences in a psych ward.

In this listener-favorite ep from 2013, the groundbreaking and critically acclaimed comedian talks about her lifelong battles with OCD, Unwanted Thoughts Syndrome, BiPolar II, and the recent hospitalization that probably saved her life. Sounds pretty hilarious huh? This episode is sponsored Quince . Go to www.Quince.com/mental for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too. This episode is sponsored by Alma . Search their directory of over 20,000 therapists with different specialities, life experiences, and identities, and 99% of them take insurance. Go to www.HelloAlma.com/happyhour This episode is sponsored by Timeline. Timeline’s clinically proven formula is now available at a new, lower price . Mitopure now starts at $99, with the exact same science and formula and listeners can still get 20% off when they go to www.timeline.com/MENTAL This episode is sponsored by The Jordan Harbinger Show . Learn more about the world, improve your critical thinking skills and be entertained! Listen or subscribe here:   jordanharbinger.com/subscribe   Apple Podcasts:  jordanharbinger.com/itunes Spotify:&nbsp…

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Quince, Alma, Timeline, The Jordan Harbinger Show

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