Information and opinions on health from FOTL at HealthCentral.com. HealthCentral.com is one of the top health destinations on the Web, with more than 35 condition-specific, wellness and general health Web properties. http://www.healthcentral.com/profiles/c/27863/index http://www.healthcentral.com/profiles/c/27863/rss self application/xml en-us 15 120 19 http://www.healthcentral.com/images/hc_logo_sm.gif http://www.healthcentral.com/profiles/c/27863/index http://www.healthcentral.com/schizophrenia/c/27863/104235/away-while Fri, 19 Feb 2010 00:01:20 -0500 FOTL Hey guys, I've been away for a while- I've been busy with a new term of classes and shooting fashion week plus a wedding. So far, so good. I shot 26k photos during fashion week and there were a lot of very good shots. The wedding I shot today came out great and the bride and groom were very happy with the shots. I put 2 shows up on zenfolio- you can find them at www.mikedote.zenfolio.com   Classes are going well. This term is going to be... http://www.healthcentral.com/schizophrenia/c/27863/104235/away-while http://www.healthcentral.com/schizophrenia/c/27863/101816/scholarship Sun, 24 Jan 2010 22:18:00 -0500 FOTL Hello everyone, This week went well. I've been stressing about the reintegration scholarship application which is due soon... My doctor didn't get the paperwork to me in time, which leaves me between a rock and a hard place.   I've also been doing a promotion "Head shots for Haiti". I'm working with 3 other photographers to do $10 headshots with the proceeds benefitting the Red Cross and Yele. So far, we've raised $1400 for the relief... http://www.healthcentral.com/schizophrenia/c/27863/101816/scholarship http://www.healthcentral.com/schizophrenia/c/27863/101817/scholarship Sun, 24 Jan 2010 22:18:00 -0500 FOTL Hello everyone, This week went well. I've been stressing about the reintegration scholarship application which is due soon... My doctor didn't get the paperwork to me in time, which leaves me between a rock and a hard place.   I've also been doing a promotion "Head shots for Haiti". I'm working with 3 other photographers to do $10 headshots with the proceeds benefitting the Red Cross and Yele. So far, we've raised $1400 for the relief... http://www.healthcentral.com/schizophrenia/c/27863/101817/scholarship http://www.healthcentral.com/schizophrenia/c/27863/100261/lots-good Fri, 08 Jan 2010 03:30:00 -0500 FOTL Hey guys, Things are looking ok. I shot an event today and the people who hired me were very happy with my results. They said that they want to use me in the future- something that makes me very happy. The more events I do, the more work I produce.   My Iphone was robbed on NYE. The guy asked me for the time, and when I pulled out the phone, he snatched it and ran. I gave chase with a bottle of champagne, ready to club him... The cops... http://www.healthcentral.com/schizophrenia/c/27863/100261/lots-good http://www.healthcentral.com/schizophrenia/c/27863/99446/checking Wed, 30 Dec 2009 04:18:17 -0500 FOTL Hey guys, Just checking in. I got my insurance figured out and my meds approved. It's costing me a fair chunk of change, but I need to do it until my unemployment runs out.   My holidays were good but quiet. My father felt sick, so we didn't go to my aunt's for Christmas eve or Christmas dinner. It was a bummer not to have the whole family together, but at least it's better than last year when I was in the hospital during Christmas. I... http://www.healthcentral.com/schizophrenia/c/27863/99446/checking http://www.healthcentral.com/schizophrenia/c/27863/96404/thansgiving Thu, 26 Nov 2009 10:31:14 -0500 FOTL Hello everyone, Happy Thanksgiving!   I know that I for one have much to be thankful for. I'm thankful that I'm not in the hospital. Last year, I spent thanksgiving in Bellvue (after spending my birthday in prison). My whole family was affected, and they didn't celebrate. This year, we have about 8 people coming over to my aunt's house. Preparations are already underway. The turkey is stuffed and in the oven, and the fridge is stocked... http://www.healthcentral.com/schizophrenia/c/27863/96404/thansgiving http://www.healthcentral.com/schizophrenia/c/27863/95980/reflection Mon, 23 Nov 2009 05:29:49 -0500 FOTL I'm setting out to write a short entry, but what this will end up is what this will end up. I am experiencing insomnia, something that I experience rarely. I think this is one of the side effects of abilify, which I recently added.   The new medication is great- my spirits are high and I'm as sharp as I was before I developed sz. People are now remarking that I'm back to my old self. I think it's worth a night or two of lost sleep and... http://www.healthcentral.com/schizophrenia/c/27863/95980/reflection http://www.healthcentral.com/schizophrenia/c/27863/95930/weekend Sun, 22 Nov 2009 19:19:39 -0500 FOTL This weekend was good so far. I photographed a Columbia university graduate with bipolar and hung out with her for a bit. She looked good in the photographs. I have a solid start for my project. I need to book one or two participants for next weekend- I want to have 5 subjects shot before the end of the year. I spoke with a friend about my project and he said that I should approach pharmaceutical companies about getting a grant for my project,... http://www.healthcentral.com/schizophrenia/c/27863/95930/weekend http://www.healthcentral.com/schizophrenia/c/27863/95335/couple-days Wed, 18 Nov 2009 06:24:28 -0500 FOTL The last couple days have been interesting and difficult. I shot my friend Tai's wedding as a second shooter, done some research and footwork for my mental illness photography project, shot a business networking event where I passed out 30 or so business cards. I think that this event will turn into more work for me as well as print sales. The photos I took at both the wedding and the corporate event were pretty good. I'm getting better as a... http://www.healthcentral.com/schizophrenia/c/27863/95335/couple-days http://www.healthcentral.com/schizophrenia/c/27863/93933/insurance Sat, 07 Nov 2009 21:12:50 -0500 FOTL Hello everyone, My medicaid just dropped me because my unemployment and disability come together to be a higher amount of money than they require. They are refusing to pay for my meds. I'm freaking out. I can't afford medical insurance at the moment- what are my options?   Mike http://www.healthcentral.com/schizophrenia/c/27863/93933/insurance