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 schizophrenia. This lack of motivation can be confused...Reactions0reactions
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 4 years of my recovery, it felt impossible...Reactions0reactions
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 a great businesswoman. But in her interview with...Reactions0reactions
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 had to develop new ways to communicate with...Reactions0reactions
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 had a close family member with schizophrenia. Even...Reactions0reactions
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 before I shared my story online, or spoke...Reactions0reactions
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 and shine a light on the potential for...Reactions0reactions
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 when my partner travels). But I would like...Reactions0reactions
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. For many people, schizophrenia can be a life-long...Reactions0reactions
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 hallucinations. One of the most frustrating aspects of...Reactions0reactions
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 on many things, including trauma, the use of...Reactions0reactions
Want to Write for Us?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...Reactions0reactions
What Is Anosognosia, and How Is It Related to Schizophrenia?Anosognosia is a condition where you do not know you have a health problem, whether in your mind or your body. Having this illness makes it hard to understand that...Reactions0reactions
Mental Health vs. Mental IllnessIn the past 10 years, the topic of mental health has gotten much more common in conversations, in the media, and with celebrities. We've heard from singers like Sinead O'Connor...Reactions0reactions
5 Things I Wish I Knew When I Was Diagnosed With SchizophreniaBeing diagnosed with a serious mental illness like schizophrenia is just a confusing, scary, and unnerving life experience. I was diagnosed with schizophrenia at just 21 years old and was...Reactions0reactions
Why Is It So Important to Get Treatment Early?Psychosis, or a psychotic break, is when someone loses touch with reality. In most cases, someone experiencing psychosis becomes withdrawn. They might start believing things that are not true (delusions)...Reactions0reactions
Hanging on to Your Mental Health During the HolidaysIt's time for Christmas carols in the grocery store. As one famous song we hear this time of year goes, "It's the most wonderful time of the year." That sentence...Reactions0reactions
How Can I Prevent a Schizophrenia Relapse?When you have schizophrenia, sometimes symptoms that are under control can return. This is called relapse. A relapse can impact your relationships, work, and overall quality of life. There’s no...Reactions0reactions
What to Know About Dating and SchizophreniaMost of us desire the love and companionship that come with a romantic relationship. However, having a serious mental illness like schizophrenia can make it harder to build close connections...Reactions0reactions
Bad Days, Good Days, and Practicing ResilienceI have symptoms of schizophrenia every day, but that doesn't mean I don't have what I would consider good days. I have many good days along with hard days. To...Reactions0reactions
