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My mother

Heidi

Heidi

Thursday, July 24, 2008
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My mom has schizophrenia or bi-polar depending on which doctor diagnosed her.  She has had it for about 38 years, my entire lifetime so far.  My brother and I were adopted by her and my dad before they knew she was ill.  She has been in and out of hospitals since as far back as I can r...
  1. Hello
    Christina Bruni
    Friday, July 25, 2008 at 09:46 AM

    Hello Heidi,

     

    Your SharePost is beautiful.

     

    I am sure your mother loves you very much.

     

    It isn't easy having a loved one who has a mental illness.

     

    You are right: it gives you all those things: strength of character among them.

     

    Continue to post here if you feel like it.

     

    The Connection is a welcoming community.

     

    We understand what it is like to live with someone who has schizophrenia.

     

    Enjoy your day.

     

    Regards,

    Chris

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    re: Hello
    Heidi
    Sunday, July 27, 2008 at 11:23 AM

    Thank you Chris!

    Reply
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Schizophrenia is a syndrome characterized by disturbances in emotions, thought, activity, and language, that leaves patients fearful and withdrawn.

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