What Are You Good At?

I am unusual for someone who deals with schizophrenia, in that in many instances, I am good with people. It hasn’t always been this way, and things were a lot tougher, when I had next to no awareness that the way I dealt with people was a strength. In the past, I’d attract all sorts […]

My Antipsychotic Reduction

I am going through a 1/3 strength reduction of my antipsychotic medication. It’s been more of a challenge these past two months, and that is entirely due to the fact that I have less of this main medication in my system. What it’s teaching me is that I have to learn new and better coping […]

Why I Keep Getting Back In The Ring (So To Speak)

So, the “ring,” for me, is waking up every day and “trying” as best as I can to follow a checklist, which includes self-care items and a few chores. More often than not, I do poorly. I call it failure, because I can sometimes learn from it, which makes it a “fail.” For me. If […]

I Started Out An Empath And Ended Up Empathic

The difference is I’ve hardened up a bit! By having poor boundaries (not knowing better early on), I was highly susceptible to being taken advantage of! And, I was… several times… Today, though… after many run-ins with toxic people and a few narcissists, I now know better! That’s not a challenge, blogosphere… it’s just a […]

Much Of The Social Media Positivity Out There Is BS

As someone who has worked on themselves for 25 years, I can tell you that, a lot of this social media positivity, is bullshit. I am better at spotting it than I used to be. I am better at following things that do matter. One day at a time and I try to have some […]

Four Ideas That I Find Helpful, Part Four

Pets! Get one! 🙂 If it is difficult for you to care for one, consider the kind that will be easiest for you. I started off with a cat (I no longer have one) and now have a dog. I grew up with dogs, so the transition was easy on the one hand, and more […]

Four Ideas That I Find Helpful, Part Three

A pep talk!!! Everyone loves a pep talk! Be weird! The world loves a weirdo! Be gentle with yourself… Go easy on you… Know when to challenge yourself and when to let go! You can manage your mental health, but it takes getting used to, and there will be tough times! I look at it […]

Four Ideas That I Find Helpful, Part Two

Music. Everything is music to me! Whether it be a tune or just something that is music to my ears! Music. Music. Music. Or, sound actually… Let’s make a beautiful sound and get the band back together! Why not? 🙂 So, everyone’s taste in music is different no doubt! But, if you like popular music, […]

Four Ideas That I Find Helpful, Part One

A schedule / checklist / to do list / etc. I’ve written about this before, but awhile back, I was on “the Mighty” (a mental health site, that I am 50/50 on whether I still like). There, I interact with several people with mental illnesses, asking questions and responding in kind. One day, I think […]