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Don Fraser is Living with Schizophrenia
Isn't life grand?

 

    Five years ago,a specialist told...

Don Fraser

Thursday, September 10, 2009
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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 no...
  1. Glad to see you back!
    Chris
    Friday, September 11, 2009 at 05:02 AM

    Welcome back Don, and wishing you good luck and increasing strenghth in your progress after your summer roller coaster. Sorry to hear about that. So many things about this illness we just don't know. Those light triggers  must hold some clues.....

     

    I for one had missed your posts recently and shared insights.

    Best wishes, Chris,

    'living alongside'

    sunny (but not dazzling) UK

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    re: Glad to see you back!
    Don Fraser
    Friday, September 11, 2009 at 10:42 AM

    Thank-you for your kind words, Chris.         Yes , the light sensitivity was discovered by a neurologist a few years ago.   Last year I was part of a study led by a leading researcher in the field..   It was exciting, and I travelled to the mainland from here about nine or ten times (expenses paid , of course ! ) to be the only patient in the study.       

      

       Anyway, when it was over, the neuroscientist was going to write a great big paper about me or something !        England must be nice.       I live in Nanaimo. British Columbia, Canada             That's on the west coast.     A beautiful island. And a resort town.

    So I refuse to complain about anything on this site.!

     

    Take care

     

    Don

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  2. welcome back
    David Robbins
    Friday, September 11, 2009 at 05:25 AM

    Welcome back Don! It's nice to see you again.

     

    I'm sorry about the "visions." That must be very scary.

    I look forward to seeing you around the Connection.

     

    Take care my friend,

     

    Dave

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    re: welcome back
    Don Fraser
    Friday, September 11, 2009 at 10:50 AM

    Thanks Dave, It's good to be back.

     

    I'm keeping it all under control with God's help and more Meds and a very dedicated mental health worker that comes to my home every week.

     

    The visions are frightening , but as I mentioned , I found this break to be pretty easy.

    I find as long as I can keep them in the background of my consciousness, it's fine. It's when they're close in that is a problem.

     

    Take it easy,

     

    Don

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  3. Best Wishes
    Christina Bruni
    Friday, September 11, 2009 at 08:43 AM

    Hi Don,

     

    Yes: I do understand what it is like to have a set back by going into the hospital.  Understand that it was a temporary pit stop to refuel your mind and get things back on the right pathways.  I'm sure you will come out of this not only stronger but a winner in all regards.

     

    You are a champion in my book!

     

    Have a good day.

     

    Regards,

    Christina

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    re: Best Wishes
    Don Fraser
    Friday, September 11, 2009 at 10:57 AM
    Thank-you Christina for your sound advice, I do think I'll be stronger coming out of this setback. After all, it was just a minor one. I like your words "re-fuel your brain". I gotta tell you, that gas station sure takes care of you ! Bye Don
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    Naykizzo
    Saturday, September 12, 2009 at 06:58 PM

    Hey Don,

     

    I'm new to this site, but you're truly an inspiration for me. I'm glad to see you're back and look forward to sharing many stories with you.

     

    Rene

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