Information and opinions on Schizophrenia from Valash 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/77586 http://www.healthcentral.com/schizophrenia/c/77586/rss self application/xml en-us 15 120 19 http://www.healthcentral.com/images/hc_logo_sm.gif http://www.healthcentral.com/schizophrenia/c/77586 http://www.healthcentral.com/schizophrenia/c/77586/49731/plan-update Fri, 21 Nov 2008 19:36:28 -0000 Valash Recently, I planned on starting college this spring, however, I will not be able to start school because I owe my last school money, hopefully I will get my debt paid by this summer so I can start school. Now I plan on going to the library to research and study business and marketing.   I am well however I think I am experiencing side effects of my medication, sometimes I shake when I am not cold and breath heavy. I will... http://www.healthcentral.com/schizophrenia/c/77586/49731/plan-update http://www.healthcentral.com/schizophrenia/c/77586/46941/recovery Thu, 30 Oct 2008 19:12:44 -0000 Valash I visited a college yesterday and researched the requirements to get into the school. The deadline for spring admissions is mid-November. I am very excited about the thought of returning to college. It shows progress towards recovery. Although the school provides associate degrees, and I aim to get a bachelors degree, it is a start in the right direction. Once I start school in January I hope in graduate from the institution in 2010 or sooner... http://www.healthcentral.com/schizophrenia/c/77586/46941/recovery http://www.healthcentral.com/schizophrenia/c/77586/43152/stigma Wed, 01 Oct 2008 23:24:39 -0000 Valash How I feel about living with schizophrenia varies. I am not upset at myself for having the illness and I am not in denial. I am more shocked about the diagnosis because I wish I saw the signs. I do have my own stigma though...   I am concerned about how it will affect my intimate life. I wonder if it would be harder to find a husband to cope with the illness with me. What if I have a relapse after I begin a relationship with... http://www.healthcentral.com/schizophrenia/c/77586/43152/stigma http://www.healthcentral.com/schizophrenia/c/77586/40167/conducting Tue, 09 Sep 2008 13:30:17 -0000 Valash The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is conducting a survey to see how well the public health system is treating people with a serious mental illness (schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression). Visit NAMI http://www.nami.org and take the survey at   http://www.nami.org/Template.cfm?Section=national_surveys&Template=/customsource/telesage_survey.cfm&lstid=933   Now is the time to give your feedback on your... http://www.healthcentral.com/schizophrenia/c/77586/40167/conducting http://www.healthcentral.com/schizophrenia/c/77586/40045/overcoming Mon, 08 Sep 2008 15:15:09 -0000 Valash Hello everyone I am new to this group, and the whole blogging thing. Recently I created a blog dedicated to schizophrenia, and I would like you to check it out and give me your feedback.   The blog is aimed at sharing my experience with schizophrenia and giving information about the illness. Through this blog I hope to educate and inspire people living with schizophrenia or for people who want to know more information.   Please... http://www.healthcentral.com/schizophrenia/c/77586/40045/overcoming http://www.healthcentral.com/schizophrenia/c/77586/39823/silence-read Sat, 06 Sep 2008 15:57:53 -0000 Valash Welcome Silence My Triumph Over Schizophrenia by Carol S. North, M.D. is a phenomenal reading. This book is fascinating because it shows how difficult it can be living with schizophrenia, but you can overcome the illness. North explains her struggle with the voices and attending college and medical school. Despite several hospitalizations she stays committed to her schooling. The book is an inspiration to me. Now I would like to finish... http://www.healthcentral.com/schizophrenia/c/77586/39823/silence-read http://www.healthcentral.com/schizophrenia/c/77586/39641/life-upside Thu, 04 Sep 2008 20:28:40 -0000 Valash Hello I am a recovering schizophrenic who discovered my illness through an unlikely crime. My illness led me to believe that demons were after me, which caused me to steal a military truck to try to get away. This incident alone turned my world upside down. I spent five months in a detentioin faciity and hospital. During my episode I experienced paranoia, hallucinations, catatonia, and other delusions. Below are examples of some of my bizzare... http://www.healthcentral.com/schizophrenia/c/77586/39641/life-upside