Living

World Schizophrenia Day, which falls on May 24 each year, is traditionally a moment to raise awareness and advocate for better understanding of people with schizophrenia. But I've found comfort...

When my loved ones were diagnosed with schizophrenia disorder, no one had to tell me it was one of the most stigmatized conditions, and I worried a lot about how...

When the average person pictures someone in psychosis, they probably imagine someone who hasn't bathed in days aimlessly wandering the streets muttering to themselves. True, sometimes our illness causes behavior...

"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 have been on antipsychotic medication for the past 25 years. Some have been newer, atypical antipsychotics, some are older, typical ones. Due to this, I have started to experience...

It took me 2 years after coming to terms with my schizophrenia to find Shannon, my first friend who shared the condition. But when I finally met them, I knew...

Long before my daughter's onset of schizoaffective disorder, I cared for relatives with early-onset dementia and debilitating PTSD. During these times, I took responsibility for household tasks, interacted with clinicians...

Living with schizophrenia, my mind often races with loud thoughts. In these moments, I turn to my sketchbook. I open to a blank white page, I let my pens create...

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...

As a person living with schizoaffective disorder, or any kind of serious mental health issue, I think that it's often really hard just to feel our feelings without anyone (even...

Editorial Note: Nominations for 2024 are now closed. We are very excited to announce the launch of the 2024 Social Health Awards program! The Social Health Awards is an awards...

Finding a good therapist is hard enough for anyone. But finding a good therapist when you have schizophrenia? Well, for the first 4 years of my recovery, it felt impossible...

Time Magazine chose Taylor Swift for 2023's "person of the year." I think that is great. She is a talented artist and a great businesswoman. But in her interview with...

The onset of my daughter's schizophrenia disorder was a frightening and confusing time. Not only had Sally received a devastating diagnosis, I had to develop new ways to communicate with...

For me, one of the hardest parts of developing schizophrenia was the sense of isolation. Unlike some people with this condition, I had a close family member with schizophrenia. Even...

I often say that peer support gave me the confidence I needed to start sharing my story and become an advocate. Long before I shared my story online, or spoke...

Let's toss out the old stereotypes and take a real look at schizophrenia. It's time to kick those misconceptions to the curb and shine a light on the potential for...

Like many people with schizophrenia, I am relatively isolated. I am married, so I often have face-to-face contact with another person (except when my partner travels). But I would like...

The longer I've lived with my schizophrenia diagnosis, the more I've been able to find coping mechanisms for my auditory and visual hallucinations. One of the most frustrating aspects of...

Would you like to share your experience with schizophrenia and help others? We're looking to add new voices to our Patient Leader team and would love to meet you! Our...