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Nate on Schizophrenia
Tuesday, July 06 2010
Hello,
What a long strange trip it has been! I have come to the perspective of looking back on some of the states that I have experienced and the things that I have done as a general reminder that the illness can lead you through twists and turns. The most fearful part of the illness is a sense of stability in reality, and for the most... Read more
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Nate on Schizophrenia
Wednesday, November 25 2009
I am not a psychiatrist, or psychologist, though I have done some extensive reading and had extensive experience with mental illness in the past and somewhat in the present. For my particular experiences with the illness of schizophrenia (psychosis), OCD or personality issues, I have found that the underlining issue with these illness'... Read more
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Nate on Schizophrenia
Sunday, September 20 2009
Hello,
I haven't been on the site in awhile and thought I would write a blurb on my personal progress through the illness.
It is funny actually, my diagnosis has been through a number of changes though I do still feel the residual effects of the psychosis that had once overwhelmed my life. I have come a long way from the basket case that I... Read more
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Nate on Schizophrenia
Thursday, March 27 2008
I have been trying new things to take the edge off, because I know myself well, and once I become stressed, the illness becomes more powerful. I was just introduced to a few books in the last few months regarding coping strategies for stress. They include; Full Catastrophe Living by Jon Kabat-Zinn and Feel the Fear and Do it anyway... Read more
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Nate on Schizophrenia
Tuesday, May 15 2007
For those with schizophrenia or any other disorder like bi-polar who have co-morbidity with depression that causes social anxiety, I feel for you and I've walked in those shoes for a long time. My recommendation is to put yourself out there, face your fears, I understand that it can be hard, or feel embarassing when your hallucinations or... Read more
