Schizophrenia - All People Who Are Living In "NY"

David Robbins

posted 11/07/2009, comments (0)

early lamentings

Lately I've been wanting to use my illness as an excuse for the way I act. I shy away from conversations and really want to blame it on my SZA. I know deep down that it isn't my SZA. I have been shy my whole life. So why do I have this desire to blame it on the SZA? I don't know the answer or maybe I'm unwilling to accept the... Read more Chevron

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posted 11/04/2009, comments (2)

Fanapt: Hope or Hype?

Early next year Vanda Pharmaceutical's schizophrenia drug Fanapt (generic: Iloperidone) will hit the pharmacy shelves. Could it be the first third-generation atypical? It blocks a different combination of neurotransmitters than earlier antipsychotics. The company says Fanapt targets a more relevant set of neurotransmitters, so that patients are... Read more Chevron

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Kate K.

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posted 08/10/2009, comments (4)

On Starting A Support Group In My Town

A couple of weeks ago I met with a NAMI (National Alliance On Mental Illness) president of Cattauraugus County in New York State for lunch. I was hoping that she could help me start a support group in my town under the auspices of NAMI. Unfortunately, I would have to take an intensive 3 day training program with another mentally ill... Read more Chevron

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bretsch

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diagnosed 1980; made strides in recovery;living in own apartment

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posted 08/11/2008, comments (2)

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Hello all! Just to tell you that I did move on March 1 2008. i've been encountering stigma among friends who where well meaning but have stopped being in touch. At the same time i'm trying to extend myself apllying for work. I was accepted for VESID. I long forward to seeing you all. bretsch

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posted 01/17/2008, comments (0)

Wandering The Halls

I am currently experiencing problems staying asleep at night. With the aid of Ambien I sleep from 8-12pm. After that time I find myself wandering the halls of the internet and myspace. I am able to funtion during the day and pass for a normal functioning grandmother but come midnight my defenses disappear and my illness... Read more Chevron

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