Hi - I`m partly bi-polar, I live in Canada. Oh, the other half is schizophrenia.
Ya, it`s kinda weird being treated for both disorders. I feel pretty good, though; been on the same meds for 9 years, never had any problems.
I take Tegritol and 2 antipsychotics. Work just fine.
My doc was in a... Read more
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Don Fraser on Schizophrenia
Sunday, May 06 2012
My stepfather is 85 and has advanced stage dementia. It is so sad. There is no cure and no meds to give him. All we can do is make him comfortable and watch him die.
It occured to me that one day many of us will likely be seeing geriatric psychiatrists like he has. Don't get... Read more
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Don Fraser on Schizophrenia
Sunday, April 15 2012
Just got in yesterday from speaking at a Strengthening Families dinner. This is a six-part course for families of people with SZ. It went well, with many of the parents asking questions and expressing their thanks as I finished rambling about my history.
The biggest issue was the... Read more
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Don Fraser on Schizophrenia
Wednesday, April 04 2012
As my title suggests, life is going very well for me these days. Thirty-five years ago I was diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia and have spent the last ten years in recovery.
I haven't written anything on this site for a while; I guess I'm just lazy or I lack motivation. I will try to... Read more
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Don Fraser on Schizophrenia
Friday, November 25 2011
Hello S.C. Connection, I'm stumbling and bumbling my way through this maze of the world as well as possible these days, in spite of obstacles and problems that we all face as adults with a mental illness.
Music has been a great source of relief for me and if there ever was such a thing as music therapy while in recovery, then I'm doing... Read more
