The 100 Individuals interview with Paulette continues. In this wrap-up, she talks about how David is doing now and gives some advice and words of comfort to other family members whose loved ones have SZ.
CB: What advice can you give a parent whose son or daughter lacks the insight that they have an illness?P: That's the hardest question and... Read more
In keeping with the theme of the 100 Individuals interview, I offer this question:
Family members: What advice can you give other family members whose loved ones are struggling with SZ or who were newly diagnosed? Peers: If you were diagnosed with SZ, what suggestions can you give family members as well as people who have just had a... Read more
The 100 Individuals interview series continues with a Q&A with Paulette, who retired from the Board of Education and now works as an adjunct at St. John's University. She has a son, David, and a daughter, Chrissie. Her husband has been gone 13 years. Paulette has been involved with the National Alliance on Mental Illness [NAMI] for the past... Read more
The Question of the Week returns.
Have you ever disclosed your SZ diagnosis and how did it turn out? What advice would you give someone considering whether or not to disclose to another person?
Hello everyone!
I'm pleased to introduce a new feature at SchizophreniaConnection: the Question of the Week. Our inaugural edition asks: Do you experience side effects of your SZ meds and what are some techniques you use to cope with the side effects?
One person's miracle drug is another person's nightmare. Feel... Read more