Well, I'm me. Thank God or I'd be someone else too.
I'm 51, overweight, Canadian, and I smoke 2 packs of cigarettes a day.
I must say I've had a good life. I could die tomorrow and not regret it.
Being mentally ill for the last 30 years has taught me a lot of things I truly believe I... Read more
Howdy folks! Well as my title would suggest, I'm back. I had a bit of a breakdown.
Because my visual hallucinations are triggered by light, the long summer here on the west-coast took it's toll on me and I had a pretty rough time.
At first I didn't notice notice it, you know , just some strange... Read more
It's been a trying month since I wrote. I found out I had siatica in my spine so that stopped my janitorial work for now. It's very painful and all they can give you for it is pain-killers. Unfortunatly, the pain -kller I was taking had codeine in... Read more
For many of us who have been diagnosed and treated for schizophrenia, finding and maintaining a strong support system has been instrumental in our recovery process.
For others, whose loved ones are unwell, learning the ins and outs of the medical system help give us the edge we need and the vehicle for... Read more
To most middle-aged people, the tech world is a bit scary and to someone with schizophrenia there are even more challenges.
We didn't grow up in a computer age; rather, we saw one grow up around us and many times , the people I talk to relate to T.V. when describing hallucinations and delusions.
Do you hear 'special messages' from... Read more