My name is Ashley. I started this blog in 2008 to record learning experiences, coping skills, and life as it relates to schizophrenia. In the beginning, it was my sister's idea to start this blog, I did not know what to expect. However, I've journaled since childhood so it was therapeutic to articulate thoughts and feelings online and to get a response. I take medication to treat my illness, however, I am not opposed to alternative forms of treatment. Here is my story...
The Author
- Ashley Smith
- Atlanta, Georgia, United States
- If you do not remember anything about my story, remember this, I had to go to jail and to the state hospital for five months to learn about my schizophrenia, in spite of this experience God tuned my situation from bad to good. Out of my issues came about my joy and passion to work in the mental health field- leading by example, supporting peers, and sharing with the world that schizophrenia can be managed with proper treatment and support- I am proof! I believe you can be too.. I encourage you to read my blog to discover how I am coping with this illness.
Friday, September 19, 2008
THANK YOU For Your Support
I just want to thank everyone who has left a comment on my blog. When I first started this blog I did not know what type of response I would get, but now that I have the ball rolling I am very satisfied with the turnout. I hope this blog will help overcome some of the stigma attached to schizophrenia and encourage those living with a mental illness that there is hope. Thank you for your continuous support!
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3 comments:
Ashley~You are doing such a wonderful service. It's very hard for people who are in any way ill, or addicted, to listen to the advice of professionals.
In my experience, the sharing of one's own experience with illness, and recovery, is the best way to reach those in similar straits.
Keep it up, sweet sister,
Dano.
I am very sorry that you have to bear this illness. May God bless you and give you strength daily and comfort you in your needs. God Bless you,
Tammy S. Snyder
(You sound very knowledgeable and will be of great help to others!)
Keep up with the good work. I know you can do it!!
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