Overcoming Schizophrenia

The radio interview went VERY well! Kim Iverson (radio talk show host) and I discussed episodes, her personal experience with mental illness through her mother, and how family reacts to one suffering an illness. I shared how I realized that something was wrong after a nurse contemplated with me that I was sick because I had been to the emergency room several times for not eating and I was not taking care of myself; showering or even moving! Kim's mother had an episode and Kim was forced to drop out of college to take over her mother's business while she was sick. The interview was for about seven minutes. I felt really good about sharing my story and the interview overall. Thank you for everyone's support on this event! And a special thanks goes to kim Iverson and her radio staff for having me on the show and for allowing me to share my story. Thank you! To learn more about schizophrenia visit Embracing My Mind, Inc. , NAMI , or Schizophrenia Society of Nova Scotia (Canada...

I will be featured on Kim Iverson's radio talk show tomorrow night on Friday, January 29, 2010. We will discuss my personal experience with schizophrenia, so tune in! These are the radio stations: (www.yourtimewithkim.com) AUSTIN- KAMX (7PM-Midnight) BUFFALO- WTSS (7PM-Midnight) DENVER- KALC (7PM- Midnight) INDIANAPOLIS- WZPL (7PM- Midnight) KANSAS CITY- KKSN (7PM-Midnight) MEMPHIS- WMC-FM (7PM- Midnight) NORFLOK- WPTE (7PM- Midngith) PORTLAND- KRSK (7PM- Midnight) WICHITA- KFBZ (6PM- 11PM) Thank you for your support! To learn more about schizophrenia visit NAMI , Embracing My Mind, Inc. , or Schizophrenia Society of Nova Scotia (Canada).

The Peer-to-Peer Orientation on Saturday had a great turnout. Fifteen people attended the event and nine people signed up for the course. During the event we had a group discussion on myths and misconceptions of mental illness. Almost everybody participated in the discussion which made me very happy. Also, I was able to share my story. If you are interested in attending NAMI's Peer-to-Peer course you may participate in the first group meeting on January 30th at 1 pm. There are nine classes, the group is from 1-3pm. Location: at the cafe at 2001 Martin Luther King Drive, Atlanta, GA 30315. For more information contact me, Ashley, at 1-888-839-3191. For more information on schizophrenia you may go to the following sites: 1) Embracing My Mind, Inc. (EMM) 2) National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) 3) Schizophrenia Society of Nova Scotia (Canada)

Fulton County mental health centers are debating to discontinue offering services to people living with a mental health diagnosis, who do not have health insurance. This is an outrage! When I first moved back to Atlanta I did not have health insurance, however, the center assisted me with group therapy and enabled me to participate in a program to help me get my medicine. I am very thankful for the Abilify Assistance Program. How many other people are in the same predicament? There will be an open forum on Wednesday, January 20, 2010 (tomorrow) at 10 AM in the Fulton County Government Center Assembly Hall, 141 Pryor Street SW, Atlanta, Georgia. This meeting is open to the public. People like you and I can attend the meeting and share views on the matter. I will definitely be there to support peers in need and to comment on the situation. If the County discontinues providing needed services such as therapy and medication for people without health insurance we are in trouble! For more ...