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
Schizophrenia and Sleep ParalysisMany people with schizophrenia have sleep problems. This can make it harder to fall asleep or stay asleep, resulting in bad sleep...reactions
Why I Struggle With the Term "Caregiver"Long before my daughter's onset of schizoaffective disorder, I cared for relatives with early-onset dementia and debilitating PTSD. During these times, I...reactions
The Transformative Power of Art for SchizophreniaLiving with schizophrenia, my mind often races with loud thoughts. In these moments, I turn to my sketchbook. I open to a...reactions
Do You Have a Crisis Plan?I had been in recovery for over 16 years when I had this situation. Just when I thought I could juggle everything...reactions
Emotional? It's OK to Feel Feelings with Schizophrenia!As a person living with schizoaffective disorder, or any kind of serious mental health issue, I think that it's often really hard...reactions
Treating and Managing Tardive DyskinesiaTardive dyskinesia (TD) is a movement disorder caused by certain medicines. People with TD have involuntary facial movements, or tics. "Tardive" means...reactions
The 2024 Social Health Awards ProgramEditorial Note: Nominations for 2024 are now closed. We are very excited to announce the launch of the 2024 Social Health Awards...reactions
What to Know About Motivation and SchizophreniaAn intense lack of motivation to do things is called avolition. This can be a symptom of different mental health diseases, including...reactions
My Long Journey to the Perfect TherapistFinding a good therapist is hard enough for anyone. But finding a good therapist when you have schizophrenia? Well, for the first...reactions
Language and the Meaning of Mental IllnessTime Magazine chose Taylor Swift for 2023's "person of the year." I think that is great. She is a talented artist and...reactions
Five Ways To Survive Your Loved One's OnsetThe onset of my daughter's schizophrenia disorder was a frightening and confusing time. Not only had Sally received a devastating diagnosis, I...reactions
4 Role Models Who Gave Me Hope After SchizophreniaFor me, one of the hardest parts of developing schizophrenia was the sense of isolation. Unlike some people with this condition, I...reactions
Peer Support Groups for SchizophreniaI often say that peer support gave me the confidence I needed to start sharing my story and become an advocate. Long...reactions
Changing the Narrative on SchizophreniaLet's toss out the old stereotypes and take a real look at schizophrenia. It's time to kick those misconceptions to the curb...reactions
Schizophrenia: Beyond Our DiagnosisLike many people with schizophrenia, I am relatively isolated. I am married, so I often have face-to-face contact with another person (except...reactions
What Does Recovery Look Like With Schizophrenia?Schizophrenia is a complex mental health condition. If you or a loved one receive a schizophrenia diagnosis, it can be very scary...reactions
Reality Checking: 3 Techniques I Use to Identify If I’m HallucinatingThe longer I've lived with my schizophrenia diagnosis, the more I've been able to find coping mechanisms for my auditory and visual...reactions
Overdiagnosis of Schizophrenia in Black PeopleSchizophrenia is a serious mental illness. It affects about 2.4 million people in the United States. The risk of developing schizophrenia depends...reactions
