(Sorry for delay). I just posted my radio interview with Kim Iverson from January 29, 2010. If you skip ahead to the blue dot, on the box to the right, that says schizophrenia or at about 23 minutes you could listen to the interview.
To learn more about schizophrenia visit Embracing My Mind, Inc., the National Alliance on Mental Illness, and Schizophrenia Society of Nova Scotia (Canada).
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 journalled since childhood so it was therapuetic 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
- I was diagnosed with adult onset paranoid schizophrenia at the age of 20... I experienced the ups and downs of mental illness- incarceration, hospitalization, personal care home, outpatient treatment program and clubhouse- but i survived it! Now, I share my life with you of how I am coping with my illness. I hope this blog encourages you to seek PROFESSIONAL help for yourself or a loved one... Please comment. Thank you!
2 comments:
Great conversation with Kim. I'm very lucky that I didn't end up in jail while I was psychotic as I broke into a business thinking I was on a secretive mission.
Ashely,
That was aswesome. You made a big step in fighting the stigma of mental illness. To be that honest on a broadcasted radio show, awesome! You are totally my hero. Thank you for all of us fighting and for all my friends who can't fight. People ask me why I fight so hard and it for those people with mental illness who can't.
Thanks girly,
Amanda
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