Every so often I'm going to answer questions that have been on the minds of community members and have become a common thread at the Connection. My Question of the Week ties into this too.
What can I expect?
This is the question we all ask when we're first diagnosed with SZ. The first year is the hardest, as I told Tom Walker, the... Read more
From supported living to flying solo, living in your parents' house or with a partner, all of us with SZ know that housing is our number-one concern. What tips and tricks do you have when it comes to your humble abode?
You may have wondered about my absence. I moved into a new apartment and expected to wind down the change on Friday night. Only it took a couple days longer because I wanted to cut up and flatten the packing boxes to take to the recycling room. Then, too, I assembled a new coffee table on my own and a friend helped me put together a neat... Read more
Today we focus on what it takes to recover: action plans, techniques and relapse prevention. What do you find helpful in promoting recovery?
This week I pose the question: how does the schizophrenia play out in your life? What kinds of symptoms do you have or did you have? Could you give us some coping skills? If you hear voices, when do they come on and what are your techniques for dealing with them? I ask this question in the spirit of constructive feedback... Read more
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