Information and opinions on Schizophrenia from Naykizzo 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/523989 http://www.healthcentral.com/schizophrenia/c/523989/rss self application/xml en-us 15 120 19 http://www.healthcentral.com/images/hc_logo_sm.gif http://www.healthcentral.com/schizophrenia/c/523989 http://www.healthcentral.com/schizophrenia/c/523989/94714/friday Fri, 13 Nov 2009 09:50:01 -0500 Naykizzo Wishing everyone a Happy Friday!  Tomorrow is a big day, I am meeting my daughter at Sea World - I can't wait.  It should be interesting but I am up for the challenge.    I attended a Social Anxiety meetup last week and it was good to connect with others that have something in common.  I am still on the waiting list for the NAMI peer-to-peer class.   My therapy is going fairly well, I can't believe I am actually... http://www.healthcentral.com/schizophrenia/c/523989/94714/friday http://www.healthcentral.com/schizophrenia/c/523989/93086/sharing Sun, 01 Nov 2009 22:28:20 -0500 Naykizzo What a great weekend.  I finally made it to a regular AA meeting.  Now the big challenge is to share.  I contanstly rehearse what I plan to say, so I think it is time.  After all, if I can't overcome this fear, how will I be able be a fun, productive and loving father.  I have to learn how to talk and this place is a start.    I plan to attend meetings every Saturday and I know once I share I'll be on my... http://www.healthcentral.com/schizophrenia/c/523989/93086/sharing http://www.healthcentral.com/schizophrenia/c/523989/92125/daughter Sun, 25 Oct 2009 12:42:13 -0400 Naykizzo Things went great yesterday with my daughter and her mom.  As soon as we got into Yuma my brother and I met up with Jordan's mom and had lunch.  We talked about Jordan a little - she filled us in on how our daughter is totally rebellious and out of control.    The reunion took place at the Olive Garden.  As I walked up to meet Jordan, she looked at me and shook my hand.  She nor I really spoke much during our... http://www.healthcentral.com/schizophrenia/c/523989/92125/daughter http://www.healthcentral.com/schizophrenia/c/523989/91963/big-day Fri, 23 Oct 2009 19:44:05 -0400 Naykizzo Tomorrow is a HUGE day that I've been living for for the past 4 years.  It's finally coming true.  Without my sobriety, support group, my faith in God and desire to do what it takes to live a "normal" life, this would not be possible.    I meet up with my daughter's mom (I haven't seen her in 14 years) at around noon.  We are going to talk a bit before I actually see my daughter.  I was really anxious about this... http://www.healthcentral.com/schizophrenia/c/523989/91963/big-day http://www.healthcentral.com/schizophrenia/c/523989/91373/session Mon, 19 Oct 2009 15:30:04 -0400 Naykizzo I'm a little anxious about going to my 2nd session because I didn't finish the homework.  It got kind of boring and I hate reading - half the time I don't understand.  I know that if I have a chance of even getting better, I have to believe that what I'm doing will help.  I feel like I just need someone to listen and give me advice.  The reading part I'll just have to do my best so that I can enjoy...   Have a great... http://www.healthcentral.com/schizophrenia/c/523989/91373/session http://www.healthcentral.com/schizophrenia/c/523989/90461/therapy Mon, 12 Oct 2009 17:56:38 -0400 Naykizzo Therapy went great today.  I guess it's because I did 95% of the talking and just let a lot out.  I feel really relieved and can't wait until the next session.  I already have homework - to read the first part of The Feeling Good handbook.  I'm totally stoked and think this is what I've been missing the whole time...   Have a great day....         http://www.healthcentral.com/schizophrenia/c/523989/90461/therapy http://www.healthcentral.com/schizophrenia/c/523989/89892/step Thu, 08 Oct 2009 07:35:52 -0400 Naykizzo I'm totally excited about seeing my therapist.  I go in for a preliminary check up on Monday and then it's on.  I'm at the point of surrendering to my constant anxiety.  I decided to stop fighting this on my own and to also take an extra pill when needed - instead of thinking that I am weak by taking another one.  If I can only get into that NAMI class that I've been on the waiting list for...I guess I can start going to... http://www.healthcentral.com/schizophrenia/c/523989/89892/step http://www.healthcentral.com/schizophrenia/c/523989/89754/great-day Wed, 07 Oct 2009 10:58:48 -0400 Naykizzo I'm grateful to be alive today.  If it weren't for my faith in God, my family and best friend I honestly believe I wouldn't be around today. I have to recognize that I've made some progress in the last 4 years since I became sober - otherwise I will continue to believe that I am normal and am using my illness as an excuse not to try or accept things the way they are.  I will continue to fight this, in fact I should be starting therapy... http://www.healthcentral.com/schizophrenia/c/523989/89754/great-day http://www.healthcentral.com/schizophrenia/c/523989/89216/shamu Sat, 03 Oct 2009 08:02:21 -0400 Naykizzo Ah, the weekend is finally here.  Gosh I can't wait until Tuesday, it's payday :).  I can now schedule my therapy and start attending sessions real soon.  I can get an oil change too...   My daughter's mom wants to meet at Sea World for a reunion.  Gosh, it's been 14 years since I last saw her.  We have been corresponding back and forth and surprisingly, we've had some really good conversations despite what our... http://www.healthcentral.com/schizophrenia/c/523989/89216/shamu http://www.healthcentral.com/schizophrenia/c/523989/88951/stepping Thu, 01 Oct 2009 07:49:30 -0400 Naykizzo I finally talked to my daughter's mother.  Although I prepared myself for the worst, I'll have to say I was shocked to hear some of the things that were said. My daughter has been spiraling downward since about the 6th grade.  She flunked out of school last year and was also doing the same so far this year.  She now attends an after school program which requires her to be present from 3:30 to 6:30 Monday thru... http://www.healthcentral.com/schizophrenia/c/523989/88951/stepping