Now that I am aware of my mental illness and is recovering from schizophrenia I can help myself and others by promising myself to...
1) Take my medication regularly. I know that without medication I have a high chance of a relapse, recurring symptoms, and going back to the hospital.
2) Educate myself on this illness. I agree that "knowledge is power," and with it I can accomplish a lot. Researching information on schizophrenia will keep me aware of symptoms and news.
3) Tell my doctor if I have recurring symptoms. My doctor is there to assist and to provide solutions for me.
4) Ask for help when I need it. Going to the hospital is not punishment, it is to get well again. So if I feel that it is needed, I will ask for help.
5) Educate my immediate family on the illness. I will share my knowledge with the illness with family to further encourage support.
6) Support others. I will share my experience and offer advice to others with schizophrenia or relatives of those with schizophrenia.
7) Listen to allies. Listen to someone that I can trust, they may see changes in me that I cannot see, and be concerned that I may show recurring symptoms. I will listen to their concerns and seek professional assistance.
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.
5 comments:
Witnessing your commitment to fight this disorder is very inspiring. Rock on!
Knowing how to look after yourself through medication, support, and education is key to recovery. Good for you for doing such a great job.
Sorry Ashley I still don't have enough blogs in Health category may be you can suggest your followers to submit their blogs. And I had one more thing to share with you since last few days I too was bit distressed but now I am feeling better (my exams are approaching). Thats why I couldn't market much. Please be patient. I too am testing waters in this blogging world.
Those are 7 awesome commitments. Staying healthy and working those 7 things will help you and a great many. Thank you for sharing them.
You are right on all counts. My oldest Son has OCD (obsessive compulsive disorder) and anxiety, this has been a struggle foe mw as well as him. He just moved into his own apartment a few weeks ago, not fully staying there, it will take sometime, if he doesn't take his meds that causes huge problems. I know you are on the right track and I think of you often. I help my Son and always will because I know he and YOU can DO IT! Enjoy everyday! Peace!
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