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Christina Bruni

Christina Bruni

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Librarian and Writer
posted 11/04/2009, comments (2)

Fanapt: Hope or Hype?

Early next year Vanda Pharmaceutical's schizophrenia drug Fanapt (generic: Iloperidone) will hit the pharmacy shelves. Could it be the first third-generation atypical? It blocks a different combination of neurotransmitters than earlier antipsychotics. The company says Fanapt targets a more relevant set of neurotransmitters, so that patients are... Read moreChevron
TruthSeeking

TruthSeeking

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posted 11/04/2009, comments (3)

MY TWIN SISTER

I'm worried sick about my twin sister she's not her normal self and I fear she may have a serious illnes. I can't turn to my family because the issue upsets everyone they'd rather go about things like there isn't a problem when I discuss it with my fiance he thinks i'm over exaggerating. I feel physical pain when i speak to my sister and she... Read moreChevron
David Robbins

David Robbins

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posted 11/03/2009, comments (0)

Three days

It was three days since I last posted. I am doing okay. Halloween went well with lots of tricks and treaters.   My voices are quiet. I have a few but they are so fast and soft spoken that I am unable to remember what they say. Also I have been busy, both mentally and physically. Myself and two neighbors have been raking and bagging... Read moreChevron
ab
posted 11/03/2009, comments (20)

ready to give up

I have been married to my husband for 18 years. I married him right out of highschool. He was the love of my life. Then three years ago our world fell apart. He became psychotic. It was gradual and slowly got worse. He was good at hiding it. The first episode was directed at me, the second at his work. It has been two years. His work complains... Read moreChevron
Naykizzo

Naykizzo

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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 moreChevron
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Schizophrenia is a syndrome characterized by disturbances in emotions, thought, activity, and language, that leaves patients fearful and withdrawn.

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