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posted 11/04/2007, comments (6)

CHOICES: #7 - Acceptance & Functionality

In previous blogs in the Choices Series, I have suggested that there are three milestones in the Journey of Recovery from schizophrenia: Functionality, Wellness, and Fulfillment. I've also suggested that the starting point for this journey is Acceptance of the fact that we have a serious brain disorder. So, how do we get to the... Read more Chevron

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posted 09/30/2007, comments (9)

CHOICES: #2 - Unconditional Acceptance by Others

The symptoms of my schizophrenia came on hard and fast. Within two days I was almost completely dysfunctional. Five days after my symptoms first appeared, I met with Dr. Levy, my psychiatrist, for the first time. At this point, I was consumed with thought insertions, auditory hallucinations, paranoia, and presented many, if not most, of the... Read more Chevron