I am currently dealing with my schizoaffective disorder by taking 33% less of my antipsychotic. My doctor and I are working together on this medication reduction, and I do feel a hint of more energy – 33% more – which … Continue Reading An Update On My Mental Health
I read into things a lot! And, I am making another appointment with my doctor tomorrow. We met last month, but I need to see him again. I think I need to change my meds. I thought they were working … Continue Reading I Am Angry With Myself
In this post, I’d like to talk a little bit about my experience with schizoaffective disorder, as someone who is diagnosed and living with it. If you have any amendments to suggest to this write-up, please make them in the … Continue Reading What Schizoaffective Disorder Is And What It Isn’t (A Collaborative Overview)
Schizoaffective disorder is my official diagnosis. A lot of times, my depression looks different, because I’ve become dependable and I don’t feel bad about myself (i.e. I don’t have poor self-esteem)! Not that everyone who’s depressed, has poor self-esteem btw… … Continue Reading When Your Depression Looks Different Than What It Used To
NOTE: I took a negative tone in this post. This notation you’re reading, did not appear here originally, and I have been reminded of the power of my words! Please go here for the apology and follow up, and take … Continue Reading There Is Nothing More Disheartening Than Wanting To Do Something That You “Can’t” Do
NOTE: Everyone is different and I encourage you to get the help you need to fight your diagnoses. I have gotten involved with a variety of negative behaviors over the years. This is true. Upon closer examination of many of … Continue Reading An Update On My Perceived Addictions
NOTE: I am fast becoming a realist. And, at times, I don’t feel like I properly describe my struggles. In fact, I am not sure that I can, or that I even should (sometimes)… but, here they are (in sum)! … Continue Reading A Realist And His Illness
I have schizoaffective disorder, and I am to a degree, high-functioning (whatever that means). And, I can’t tell you how alone I feel with how I get along in the world today. For years, family and friends have been all … Continue Reading When You’re High Functioning, Your Problems Might Get Overlooked
I want to be at peace with having been a loner growing up. I want to be at peace with having been bullied growing up. I want to be at peace with being a part of the 1% of people … Continue Reading 11 Things I Want To Be At Peace With
So, I really am not doing “good.” I go in phases of being “so-so” to really having a lot of “mental anguish.” And, I want to be as transparent as I can with this. Especially as I recently met with … Continue Reading Update On My Blogging
A blog (not associated with WordPress) that I’ve been reading as of late, pissed me off today, with the suggestion that we must all be “grateful,” and that that alone will create more “happiness” in our lives! I say, “bullshit,” … Continue Reading Blogs That Make Outlandish Claims
“Don’t ever underestimate the impact that you may have on someone else’s life.” — Anonymous I couldn’t do what I am doing, with the writing, the blog, and the social media… if I wasn’t at least “somewhat” functional. Also, how … Continue Reading Using My Words To Help People
Awhile back, the above question was asked by Eliza’s Journey to Life (on one of her “Gratitude Challenge” posts). My answers were (and, still are): My opennessMy boundariesMy ability to say no/yesMy persistenceMy ability to be grateful What five things … Continue Reading What Five Things Do You Like About Yourself?
Talk about making mistakes! And, just because you spent a long time making one! This post is about how I am learning to change direction a little sooner than I have in the past (by having better focus). Lately, I … Continue Reading Focus And Changing Direction (Sooner Rather Than Later)
First off, I am interested in reducing a certain amount of “comfortability,” so that I may grow more. I.e. Expand my limitations a bit. More to come on this in another post! 🙂 Secondly, I guess what I am really … Continue Reading Trying Not To Let My Delusions Overwhelm Me
