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Ashley Smith

Ashley Smith

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I enjoy playing online scrabble, blogging, and volunteering

Lack of Support

I read an article the other day that upset me. Half of the people in a survey living with schizophrenia are discriminated against by family and friends. This should not be. Family is supposed to protect you, love you, and support you. Support can come in several different ways including talking about one's day, goals, and stresses. Reminding one... Read moreChevron
Ashley Smith

Ashley Smith

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I enjoy playing online scrabble, blogging, and volunteering

My Own Stigma

How I feel about living with schizophrenia varies. I am not upset at myself for having the illness and I am not in denial. I am more shocked about the diagnosis because I wish I saw the signs. I do have my own stigma though...   I am concerned about how it will affect my intimate life. I wonder if it would be harder to find a... Read moreChevron
Ashley Smith

Ashley Smith

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I enjoy playing online scrabble, blogging, and volunteering

The Ride That Turned My Life Upside Down

Hello I am a recovering schizophrenic who discovered my illness through an unlikely crime. My illness led me to believe that demons were after me, which caused me to steal a military truck to try to get away. This incident alone turned my world upside down. I spent five months in a detentioin faciity and hospital. During my episode I experienced... Read moreChevron

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