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Robin Cunningham

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posted 06/16/2008, comments (2)

Coping Skill - #14 - Every Recovery is Precious

This is a blog about another proactive coping skill that has helped me immeasurably over the years. It deals with refusing to let yourself become self-stigmatized. How many people with schizophrenia have heard their psychiatrist, therapist or personal advocate [whether a family member or a treatment professional] say "You've... Read more Chevron

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posted 06/03/2008, comments (2)

Delusional Disorder

Delusional disorder is sometimes confused with schizophrenia as both share delusions as a characteristic. What distinguishes delusional disorder is the presence of plausible delusions, as opposed to the more bizarre delusions that may accompany schizophrenia. Delusions are generally thought of as fixed false beliefs. The ‘fixed'... Read more Chevron

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Pamela Wagner

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posted 05/24/2008, comments (0)

Infectious disease can be the origin of symptoms of schizophrenia...

I've written elsewhere that my worst "break" -- my Y2K meltdown -- coincided with, was actually caused by I believe, a case of neuro-Lyme disease. Not only do I believe this, but so does my twin sister, one psychiatrist in my life as well as the "famous Dr O," the other psychiatrist in my life. (I should mention that there is also my... Read more Chevron

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posted 05/11/2008, comments (9)

Coping Skill #9 - Never, Never, Ever Give up Hope - Period

This is a blog about hope and perseverance. It's been said that if you are devoid of all hope, you'll never be disappointed. This may be true, but the philosophy implicit in this statement is a terribly destructive way to live. Other clichés abound. I can't tell you how many well intentioned people tried... Read more Chevron

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