Ashley Smith

Going through the mind wars of a wide range of symptoms are intense, uncomfortable, and chaotic. I've endured a lot. My last hospital stay was in 2023. Hospital stays are...

There are a lot of ugly misconceptions about my diagnosis of schizophrenia. Myth #1: There's no hope for recovery. Myth #2: It's caused by poor parenting. Myth #3: People with...

How can you get back on track at work in spite of concerns with depleted energy and motivation? What are some ways to cope with the stress of work and...

"Are you okay? Are you sure you're okay? Cause you don't look okay. I can see it in your eyes, get some rest," a peer and client said. Embarrassment. That's...

I had been in recovery for over 16 years when I had this situation. Just when I thought I could juggle everything, life pulls the rug from underneath me. A...