Schizophrenia and Social MediaMost of us know that social media can harm our mental health if we spend too much time scrolling. One of the...reactions
Medication Management: Don't Lose HopeFor over 3 years, my doctor and I tweaked my medications. I thought my primary concern was the depression. However, my diagnosis...reactions
My Arsenal of Facts for Fighting StigmaLiving with schizophrenia can often feel like navigating through a world filled with misconceptions and stigma. If your experience is anything like...reactions
Health Insurance Pitfalls: Treatment Access and Affording MedicationNowadays, employers with small staff are not required to provide health insurance, and independent contractors are just that – independent of the...reactions
The Amazing Power of "Acting As If"I recently ran into someone who, frankly, is not my favorite person. Everything they say and do gets under my skin, and...reactions
Compassion Fatigue as a Peer SupporterSome of us may actually work in the field of mental health as either peer supporters or in another another capacity using...reactions
Transitioning Back Into the WorkforceAfter taking a break from work to regroup and improve health I decided to go back to work. I've taken a step...reactions
My Schizo-versary: How I Reclaimed a Day That Changed My LifeFive years ago this week, I was smoking a cigarette outside a Panera Bread when I finally summoned the courage to Google...reactions
Why Privacy Laws MatterAs a caregiver, I've been frustrated by HIPAA and other privacy policies that kept me in the dark when my loved ones...reactions
I'm Solid In My Recovery... Why Am I Feeling Guilty?What is "survivor's guilt"? This can apply to anyone who comes in contact with someone who may be struggling, especially when we...reactions
The Emotional Toll of Being on Disability BenefitsThe first time I ever thought of my worth in terms of a dollar amount was the first time I set foot...reactions
Communicating With Your Loved One During PsychosisI've always thought of myself as a good listener. It's my nature to be curious about others and to practice techniques that...reactions
After the Hospital StayGoing through the mind wars of a wide range of symptoms are intense, uncomfortable, and chaotic. I've endured a lot. My last...reactions
Where Did My Motivation Go? Avolition and SchizophreniaI think I consider myself to be a motivated person. I've always been a go-getter – a generator of ideas and action...reactions
Schizophrenia Stigma from Medical Providers is REALIn the world of healthcare, medical doctors – doctors who specialize in fields other than psychiatry or mental health – are often...reactions
A Parent's Journey to AcceptanceAs the daughter of someone who experienced untreated psychosis and addiction during my childhood, my first experiences of serious mental illness were...reactions
Coping Tools for Schizophrenia: Take Our PollsSchizophrenia is hard. And it can feel like an uphill battle trying to find ways to cope. Tools, techniques, therapies... There's a...reactions
Overcoming Self-Stigma With SchizophreniaThere are a lot of ugly misconceptions about my diagnosis of schizophrenia. Myth #1: There's no hope for recovery. Myth #2: It's...reactions
How to Cope With Schizophrenia Relapse or Breakthrough SymptomsRelapse is a scary thought. Just when we have some recovery time under our belt, relapse or breakthrough symptoms threaten to make...reactions
How Fact-Checking Delusions Helps Me Manage SchizophreniaFor me, the biggest challenge of having schizophrenia is delusions, which manifest in my brain like fake memories of things that never...reactions
