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Robin Cunningham

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posted 12/07/2008, comments (3)

CHOICES II-10 - Impediments to Acceptance 1I

In my last blog posted 29/30 November 2008 at http://www.healthcentral.com/schizophrenia/c/100/50595/ii-impediments I indicated that there were three types or sources of stigma that, although touched upon in previous SharePosts, I wanted to consider individually and in more detail. These are family, provider and consumer... Read more Chevron

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posted 11/29/2008, comments (2)

CHOICES II-9 - Impediments to Acceptance

Acceptance of one's mental illness is generally thought to be the starting point for one's Journey of Recovery. Once begun, there are three major milestones along the road to recovery, each to be achieved in turn. These are: 1) Functionality, 2) Wellness, and 3) Fulfillment. Incident to discussing how one gets to the starting... Read more Chevron

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posted 10/30/2008, comment (1)

Hope-Inspiring Competencies for SZ Recovery

In November, I'll begin a blog series called "The Working Life." Dr. Paul Ballas, an expert here, quoted statistics that indicate up to 75 percent of people diagnosed with SZ want to obtain work. In next week's first blog entry, I'll talk about the results of a longitudinal study of peers who are employed. Today I'll tackle the kinds of... Read more Chevron

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posted 10/29/2008, comments (4)

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I have been trying to get better.while batteling bronchitits. I have been spending soo much time alone in my head. Trying to look on the bright side of things. I have let my dark side take control of my self in some in some ways by not taking my morning meds. In the begnning I was too sick. Then it was just easy not to take them. I started... Read more Chevron

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posted 10/19/2008, comment (1)

CHOICES II-2 - Impediments to Acceptance 1B

This blog is recommended reading for the visitors to this site, especially those sending in questions [to the "Ask a Question" Facility] involving their own diagnosis, or how to get a friend or relative into treatment or to take their medications. In my blog entitled CHOICES II-1 -Impediments to Recovery 1A, posted on 13 October... Read more Chevron

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