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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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Claudia Krizay

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posted 06/08/2008, comments (0)

Morningsong

Morningsong Sultry, dark, dank, It is, As bleak as night could ever be, Sirens wail, Clamor cacophonously As would gamelan music, Lacking in melody, Its harmony discordant… Upon this early morning, Prior to the rising of the sun, Sweltering in the high humidity, I am… A... Read more Chevron

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Jerry Kennard

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posted 06/03/2008, comments (0)

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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Robin Cunningham

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posted 05/25/2008, comments (5)

Coping Skills #11 - Taking a Chance

Before you read this blog, please reread my blog posted on May 4, 2008 entitled "Be Prepared for Failure, But Don't Settle for It." Also read Christina Bruni's comment on that blog. "Taking a chance" involves deliberately undertaking risk. After everything that those of us with schizophrenia have gone through and... 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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