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some visionary artists

guru — Mon, 21 May 2007 21:20:00 -0000

www.nauratimm.com.br www.antoniopoteiro.com http://www.proa.org/exhibicion/inconsciente/salas/id_bispo_1.html (Bispo do Rosario) All three experienced schizophrenia in one form or another, and tell their stories of mystical visions through their paintings..... I hope...

animal therapy

guru — Thu, 17 May 2007 14:48:00 -0000

‘The sweetest thing you’ll ever know - is to love and be loved in return.’ Vinicius de Moraes (Brazilian musician) There is nothing more sublime to heal your wounded soul than to give love...

inspiration

guru — Wed, 16 May 2007 18:17:00 -0000

Humanity is the spice that dispels sickness. It is important that you have or acquire a social circle. Always have at hand at least one person to talk with. One person you can trust (preferably beyond family and therapist) you can confide your innermost feelings. Have someone in your age group who leads a ‘normal’ life, so that you can keep your...

early signs of a breakdown

guru — Wed, 16 May 2007 14:35:00 -0000

Practical Info. – Early signs of Breakdown 1. Broken or poor speech. 2. Fast-paced thinking without ‘hiatus’ or damper between thoughts. Racing mind. No ‘gap’ between crowded thoughts. 3. Urge to speak without end. Constant...

subjective view of best and worst meds

guru — Tue, 15 May 2007 21:15:00 -0000

The worst - Haldol. Haldol paralyzed me. I was constantly depressed, full of anxiety, couldn't sort out my thoughts, and felt foggy headed, couldn't concentrate and reason out anything. But they say that Haldol is good for severe cases and emergencies - true - it stabilized me and possibly saved my life! Haldol is usually prescribed temporarily and then the treatment follows to something else. ...

psychosis and the arts

guru — Tue, 15 May 2007 15:08:00 -0000

If you're going through a crisis or a paranoia spell or a break-down, get markers and crayons and a canvass-board. Go surrealist - express your emotions. Let the brush give depth to your feelings and let go of strucutred or finely delineated drawings. Get visceral - get primitive! Get abstract! Important - let the drawing board guide you through a crisis; the more...

risperdal tips

guru — Tue, 15 May 2007 13:18:00 -0000

I tried abilify and geodon and had unpleasant experiences. I have been on risperdal for five years. Several recommendations: introduce risperdal slowly into your body - first 2mg, then 3mgs, then 4 , and 6mgs. (adjust the dose necessary over a period of time) Higher dosages of risperdal have a stabilizing effect, and allow for good day-to-day functioning. The...