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Christina Bruni

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posted 10/24/2009, comments (4)

Schizophrenia News: Cognitive Deficit Syndrome

This SharePost is the first of a two-part series and examines a greatly disabling symptom of schizophrenia: cognitive deficit. I quickly realized my near-photographic memory was not the norm. My psychiatrist told me, "Cognitive deficit is seen by leading schizophrenia researchers as the true hallmark of the illness." Unlike hearing voices whose... Read more Chevron

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Naykizzo

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posted 10/23/2009, comments (2)

Big day!

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. ... Read more Chevron

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David Robbins

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posted 10/22/2009, comments (0)

Food attack

Be careful this journal may make you hungry. Yesterday my beloved and I celebrated her birthday. The gold bracelet I bought looks good on her. (I couldn't figure out how to put it on her since it has 3 chains. Thankfully Margaret figured it out and I clasped it on her wrist.) We did some shopping in... Read more Chevron

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David Robbins

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posted 10/21/2009, comments (5)

paying it forward

Yesterday I was out front sweeping the leaves off of my sidewalk and driveway. My neighbor across the street was using a leaf blower on his. When he finished he asked if I wanted him to do mine. I himmed and hawwed and finally I said sure. He and I finished in record time. He even scooped up the leaves as I held the bags open. I thanked him... Read more Chevron

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Naykizzo

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posted 10/19/2009, comments (3)

Today's session

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... Read more Chevron

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