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
When Is Hospitalization Needed for Schizophrenia?Schizophrenia can cause delusions and behaviors that disrupt daily life. But once these symptoms are stabilized with treatment, most people with schizophrenia...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
Nutritional Considerations for SchizophreniaSchizophrenia is a mental health condition typically treated with drugs that prevent psychosis (antipsychotic drugs) and psychotherapy. But lifestyle changes also may...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
10 Phrases You Should Never Say to a Person With SchizophreniaNavigating life with schizophrenia can be difficult and is often made worse by well-meaning but frustrating advice from others. From oversimplifications to...reactions
Understanding Symptoms: The Five A'sIf you're new to the role of caring for someone with a schizophrenia disorder, you might feel overwhelmed by all the new...reactions
Weight Gain From AntipsychoticsAntipsychotics are drugs that treat psychosis. If you take an antipsychotic to treat your schizophrenia, a side effect of the drug may...reactions
Combating the Vicious Cycle of Low Energy and Motivation at WorkHow can you get back on track at work in spite of concerns with depleted energy and motivation? What are some ways...reactions
My Experience With Delusions — Reality Is My FriendFor those of us with schizophrenia or a schizophrenia-related disorder, delusions can be a part of what we experience when we are...reactions
5 Ways to Observe World Schizophrenia DayWorld Schizophrenia Day, which falls on May 24 each year, is traditionally a moment to raise awareness and advocate for better understanding...reactions
What Is the Relationship Between Substance Use Disorder and Schizophrenia?Substance use disorder (SUD) is an illness that impacts your brain and how you behave. It is also called addiction or substance...reactions
Terms to Banish From Your Vocabulary NowWhen my loved ones were diagnosed with schizophrenia disorder, no one had to tell me it was one of the most stigmatized...reactions
My Psychosis Photo AlbumWhen the average person pictures someone in psychosis, they probably imagine someone who hasn't bathed in days aimlessly wandering the streets muttering...reactions
"Are You Okay?": Recognizing When My Tank Is On Empty"Are you okay? Are you sure you're okay? Cause you don't look okay. I can see it in your eyes, get some...reactions
What Is a Service Dog for Schizophrenia, and How Do I Get One?The loving presence of a pet can do wonders for mental health. This is especially true for people who have service or...reactions
Tardive Dyskinesia: How I Live With It (and Why I'm Not Willing to Live Without It)I have been on antipsychotic medication for the past 25 years. Some have been newer, atypical antipsychotics, some are older, typical ones...reactions
My First SchizoFRIENDia Changed EverythingIt took me 2 years after coming to terms with my schizophrenia to find Shannon, my first friend who shared the condition...reactions
