Information and opinions on Schizophrenia from Karen Howard at SchizophreniaConnection.com. The HealthCentral Network, Inc. (www.HealthCentral.com) is one of the top health destinations on the Web, with more than 35 condition-specific, wellness and general health Web properties. http://www.healthcentral.com/schizophrenia/c/50938 http://www.healthcentral.com/schizophrenia/c/50938/rss self application/xml en-us 15 120 19 http://www.healthcentral.com/images/hc_logo_sm.gif http://www.healthcentral.com/schizophrenia/c/50938 http://www.healthcentral.com/schizophrenia/c/50938/46719/living-life Wed, 29 Oct 2008 01:49:59 -0400 Karen Howard I have been trying to get better.while batteling bronchitits.  I have been spending soo much time alone in my head. Trying to look on the bright side of things. I have let my dark side take control of my self in some in some ways by not taking my morning meds. In the begnning I was too sick. Then it was just easy not to take them. I started losing weight so it's hard for me to want to go back on them.  I tell myself when I get worse I... http://www.healthcentral.com/schizophrenia/c/50938/46719/living-life http://www.healthcentral.com/schizophrenia/c/50938/43709/relaspse Mon, 06 Oct 2008 13:58:31 -0400 Karen Howard I am dealing with a relaspe right know.  It came on slowly but grow in strength.  It was realy triggered by my parents.  My husband does work for them. It happens a few times in the past.  They told us they could not pay him. But they have money for other things. (They are very rich I know this for a fact.) My husband got upset with my father at my house and I happen to hear it. It just made my blood boil. I just wanted to... http://www.healthcentral.com/schizophrenia/c/50938/43709/relaspse http://www.healthcentral.com/schizophrenia/c/50938/18163/things Fri, 21 Dec 2007 16:48:00 -0500 Karen Howard My doctor lower my serquel dosage.  I have been on the lower dosage for awhile. I was hoping that I could get to real low dosage because it makes me so hungry.  But my I have been having problems.  I am starting to see things again.  Insects and mice.  I know there not there because they go away.  I hate this!!!!!  My therapist had me write a note to my doctor which I know is a good idea.  But I feel like... http://www.healthcentral.com/schizophrenia/c/50938/18163/things http://www.healthcentral.com/schizophrenia/c/50938/17336/tin-man Wed, 05 Dec 2007 00:14:00 -0500 Karen Howard Just finshed watching Tin Man was a pretty good mini-series. I enjoyed it. My oldest daughter came home with good news she made it as a swinger in basket ball playing JV and Varsity She got a new uniform, track suit and duffle bag. I have been doing all right was able to get though Thanksgiving now just Christmas. I like to give more than receive. I know my stress level goes up around this time of year. I just have to keep it down. It... http://www.healthcentral.com/schizophrenia/c/50938/17336/tin-man http://www.healthcentral.com/schizophrenia/c/50938/16652/night Mon, 19 Nov 2007 23:23:00 -0500 Karen Howard Today has been a good day.  I have gotten alot done and will get more done tommorow.  Haveing Thanksgiving over my house. My daughter has basketball tryout's today and tommorow she is hoping to be a swinger player varsity and JV.   My symptoms have come under control right now. I see my thrapist tommorow.  http://www.healthcentral.com/schizophrenia/c/50938/16652/night http://www.healthcentral.com/schizophrenia/c/50938/16319/sick Tue, 13 Nov 2007 00:02:00 -0500 Karen Howard I have been feeling very lonely lately.  I have been sick for the past 2 day's sleeping for most of the time.  I don't know why I feel lonely I have my kid's and husband.  My doctor has lowered my Surquel to 700mg at night but I can't break the tablets so I went down to 600.  No problems except being lonely. I want to get off it.  It makes me soo hungry.  It's like I smoked pot which I have not... http://www.healthcentral.com/schizophrenia/c/50938/16319/sick http://www.healthcentral.com/schizophrenia/c/50938/15849/rainy-night Sat, 03 Nov 2007 23:38:00 -0400 Karen Howard This is my first entry in my journal here.  I have been dealing with confusion. Not able to get my thought's out. I am going to see my pdoc on Thursday.  Sometimes I can't get what I am suppose to do.  It's so hard.  My head is full there is no more room for anything anymore.  I told my Therapist my secert I have had kept for many years. I get these strong desires's and voice's wispering into my head... http://www.healthcentral.com/schizophrenia/c/50938/15849/rainy-night