Information and opinions on Schizophrenia from The Nightmare's Daughter 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/69131 http://www.healthcentral.com/schizophrenia/c/69131/rss self application/xml en-us 15 120 19 http://www.healthcentral.com/images/hc_logo_sm.gif http://www.healthcentral.com/schizophrenia/c/69131 http://www.healthcentral.com/schizophrenia/c/69131/33961/illnesses Tue, 15 Jul 2008 20:12:50 -0000 The Nightmare's Daughter Someone posted that question to which I answered, "NO."  What I meant was that generally most people who have difficulty taking care of themselves should not have children.  I stand firm on this one.  I apologize for the generalization because most of you who visit this site are in the very tinsy tiny majority of sufferers who live mostly functional productive lives.   However, if you have to ask for such advice, then... http://www.healthcentral.com/schizophrenia/c/69131/33961/illnesses http://www.healthcentral.com/schizophrenia/c/69131/32581/time Tue, 01 Jul 2008 20:47:29 -0000 The Nightmare's Daughter   Everything worked out this time.  Hallelujah, a miracle, thanks God!  No no no no no, thank aunt M and her dedication!  Also, thanks to aunt D's efforts and those who provided the muscles to move my father's belongings.  I have to hope that there are rewards in Heaven.  You can't count on a big happy thank you from "that old guy down the street."  What you get instead are off the wall and sometimes... http://www.healthcentral.com/schizophrenia/c/69131/32581/time http://www.healthcentral.com/schizophrenia/c/69131/31654/hopeless Sun, 22 Jun 2008 21:31:26 -0000 The Nightmare's Daughter   As a child, I loved my mother dearly.  I always tried to imagine that we had a normal relationship and hoped that she would get better someday.  Hope was all the power I had and I truly believed in it, even as I watched her slip further and further away.    I longed to be with my mother and spend time with her as most children probably feel that way, but our time together was never about nurturing me.  Our... http://www.healthcentral.com/schizophrenia/c/69131/31654/hopeless http://www.healthcentral.com/schizophrenia/c/69131/31578/obstacles Sat, 21 Jun 2008 23:07:42 -0000 The Nightmare's Daughter   Does anyone know what happened to the guy down the street who talks to inanimate objects?  He no longer lives there.  Does anyone ever wonder where he went?    No, it does not matter, as long as he does not come back.   Everyone on the street is happy that he is gone. They can all sleep better at night knowing that the old scary mentally ill man no longer lives near them.  Finally, their complaints about... http://www.healthcentral.com/schizophrenia/c/69131/31578/obstacles http://www.healthcentral.com/schizophrenia/c/69131/30737/dealing Thu, 12 Jun 2008 20:45:31 -0000 The Nightmare's Daughter I am here to share with others what it is like having parents with schizophrenia.  I am 26 years old, married, and have a family of my own.  I live far away from my parents, but I spend many hours per week on the phone with relatives and professionals who "try" to help.  I also spend as much time as possible traveling to see them.  It is a lot of work to keep a roof over thier head and food on thier plates, not to... http://www.healthcentral.com/schizophrenia/c/69131/30737/dealing