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Naykizzo

Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and currently living in CA

posted 11/01/2009, comments (2)

Sharing...

What a great weekend. I finally made it to a regular AA meeting. Now the big challenge is to share. I contanstly rehearse what I plan to say, so I think it is time. After all, if I can't overcome this fear, how will I be able be a fun, productive and loving father. I have to learn how to talk and this place is a... Read more Chevron

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posted 11/01/2009, comments (4)

Cognitive Fitness: A New Approach

This is the second SharePost in a two-part series and will take a controversial stance. It is not so incendiary an idea as it is a novel idea-a surprising one that though unproven in the psychiatric field has recently held sway in the mainstream. My take is that modest, consistent exercise and daily physical activity could improve the symptoms... Read more Chevron

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Michael Dote

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posted 10/31/2009, comment (1)

Descrimination

I was recently applying to be part of a focus group. When I was given the screener, they asked whether or not I ever had any interest in joining the armed forces (they were looking for people who were interested in the armed forces). I told them yes, but I would not be allowed to join the navy because I have schizoaffective disorder. They told me... Read more Chevron

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Michael Dote

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posted 10/31/2009, comment (1)

Mental illness photography project

Hello everyone, I'd like to share a project that I'm about to start, I'm photographing the mentally ill in their homes, starting with myself. I was diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder a year ago, and have been looking for ways to shed light on my illness as well as the illnesses of others. My goal is to show that mental illness is invisible... Read more Chevron

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Michael Dote

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posted 10/31/2009, comments (3)

Looking for a coping mechanism

Hello guys, I'm a 23 year old student that is looking for a coping mechanism to deal with schizophrenia. I am currently taking my medications and am in the process of adding a new medication, however I still hear the same voice during inopportune times (like when I am watching movies during classes). I usually have to excuse myself and I will... Read more Chevron

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