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. We've also addressed the idea that evaluating an individual's level of functionality has to be determined on a person-by-person basis and in relation to the person's capacity for...
At the 2008 convention, I was fortunate to catch up with Dr. Ken Duckworth, NAMI's medical director, and his colleague, Stephen... Read more »
1. People with schizophrenia progressively deteriorate over time. Reality: The symptoms often attenuate in later life and by one's... Read more »
Although a small percentage of people with schizophrenia recover almost completely, the vast majority of patients have chronic, residual... Read more »
For the past 15 years, my aunt has become paranoid, distrustful, and angry. She has difficulty sleeping, for years she refused to leave... Read more »
Recently, I posted a blog entry on the high rates of cardiovascular disease among people with schizophrenia. A reader asked if... Read more »
Schizophrenia Shows the Symptoms of all Mental Illnesses Schizophrenia is hard to diagnose because the person exhibits symptoms of all mental illnesses at one point or another: depression, mania, anxiety, confusion, and some form of...
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