“I completely lost touch with reality. You can’t rely on those around you, and you can’t rely on what’s within you. That’s the most terrifying thing in the world.”

Producer: Whit Missildine

Episode Summary: Struggling to find his identity after college, a man suddenly suffers from a panic attack that leads to a terrifying downward spiral. 

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Content/Trigger Warnings: drug use, mental breakdown, explicit language

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Intro Music: "Illabye" – Tipper

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