Overcoming Schizophrenia

Dating demands our partners to take on a package that is our health issues. Similarily, when an individual dates a person with young children they are accepting them as a package. Likewise, these packages come in all sorts. However, when should we disclose our diagnosis? This is an ongoing question that has many unique answers. Disclosure is about Gaining Empathy It's important we disclose. It's kind of like having a child and dating. We should share that information. Disclosing has many advantages. It answers a lot of the why's and provides a clearer picture. For example, a single parent might need to afford a babysitter. Minimize late night dates. Either include their child on the date or exclude them which requires tough decision-making and need for discussion. Adding clarity to the relationship by disclosing the facts about living with this condition creates understanding. Disclosure is about gaining empathy. This health issue was inherited and is nobody's fault. Th...

I posted this article on February 14, 2017, however, it is helpful to bloggers. Therefore, take notes! Thank you. What is more important? The message, messenger, or number of readers, and comments? I may not be the best blogger, but me and my blog, Overcoming Schizophrenia , was recognized and requested by some of the best… Huffington Post , a powerhouse and community-oriented pharmaceutical company, and organizations outside of my state, and country; including countless radio, and public relations’ requests to be on their shows, etc. When I started my personal blog, Overcoming Schizophrenia (2008), I was scared, anonymous, however very much honest, which was at times uncomfortable for me as the blogger author, and it was overwhelming for some readers. However, my blog has been mentioned in numerous articles, received a lot of attention from fellow bloggers, and was awarded by many of my blogging friends. I say all this to encourage you to consider my experience, rea...

In the previous post I briefly discussed disclosure of my illness in regards to housing, and I want to discuss this in a little more detail because people have a right to privacy about their diagnosis. It is unfortunate that some people are open to discuss their mental health, however, sometimes when they think disclosure could be empowering it does more harm than good, due to the fact that other people simply do not understand mental illness. Although I am open about my diagnosis and experiences to friends and family, and well just about everyone, I am still selective with who I disclose my illness to. I believe sharing such information should be dealt with delicately whenever someone decides to disclose because stigma is still rampant and at work. By no means am I condoning deception, or for someone to lie about their mental health status, I am simply suggesting that people should be cautious. Due to my experiences, these are some situations where I feel someone should be hesitant ab...