schizophrenia

Schizophrenia 101; look beyond the pop culture portrayals and learn the reality behind this oft-stigmatized mental illness.

I swear New York is the nearest place to hell
I looked at myself in the mirror. I know my name was Clementine when I was baptized, so if people call me Clementine, think about it, even Clementine, it's probably okay, because it's my name after all. But they don't even call me that. Everybody calls me Tisci. I think that'll work. I'm tired, and I'm starting to think that maybe everything that's going on makes sense. Here's the thing: If it doesn't make sense, how could something like this happen? But the idea is terrifying. Such thoughts must be the result of trouble -- and unreasonable trouble.
By twddn4 years ago in Psyche
A life with Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia is a serious mental disorder in which people have an abnormal interpretation of reality. Schizophrenia can cause hallucinations, delusions, and extremely disordered thinking and behavior that interfere with daily functioning and can be disabling.
By tabinda khalid4 years ago in Psyche
Artist Louis Wain's Descent Into Schizophrenia Was Documented Through His Art
Recently, I came across a TikTok video that showed a few drawings made by mental asylum patients. Intrigued, I researched more and stumbled upon Louis Wain.
By Dharrsheena Raja Segarran4 years ago in Psyche
Did you know they still use Electric Shock Therapy?
In the summer of 2020 I had the worst manic-psychotic episode of my 16 years dealing with Schizoaffective Disorder. I went from full blown manic to catatonic (the most severe symptom of depression). It happened in less than 72 hours, something that is theoretically impossible. My husband was faced with a terrible choice. He had to apply for temporary-immediate guardianship to allow him to consent to a treatment that I had told him I never wanted. ECT or Electroconvulsive Therapy was used for many years unethically in things like Gay Conversion Therapy. It was once famous for its controversy, perceived as brutal and is depicted in the movie One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest as torture.
By Katherine Nesbitt4 years ago in Psyche
Personality Disorders and It's Types
Types of personality disorders WHAT DO WE UNDERSTAND AS PERSONALITY? Personality encompasses a series of psychological traits that make up the universe of feelings and cognitions of the individual , configuring their styles and patterns of behavior and the way in which they perceive and relate to the world, with themselves and with others.
By M. F.Paul4 years ago in Psyche
Delusional Parasitosis
In the year 2021 I had learned a lot about myself, I had experienced some sort of mental collapse. I was extremely lonely, exhausted, and lost. No one could save me, I had to get myself right on my own. So I made efforts, made a few appointments and did tons of research online about different symptoms and what my case could be so I could mention that to a doctor. I saw a psychiatrist and ended up with a prescription for methylphenidate. Apparently I was diagnosed with ADHD and from what I can tell it explains a lot about my behavior. So I went home with my prescription and took it the following evening before work. Suddenly I was able to focus on a task and get actual work done again.
By Sterling 4 years ago in Psyche
Schizophrenia
This piece is about mental health awareness and the struggle many people face every single day. It is not meant as a diagnostic tool or to give any medical advice whatsoever. Every individual has their own story and their own treatment plan, so even if you see part of yourself in this piece, it's vital that you seek the help of a trained professional. It IS okay not to be okay.
By Analise Dionn4 years ago in Psyche
Schizophrenia
I might be severely politically incorrect, but when I hear Martin Luther Jr's speech "I Have A Dream" I can't help applying it to my life.
By The Schizophrenic Mom4 years ago in Psyche
Misconceptions about Schizophrenia
I have schizophrenia, and I am sick. Sick of stigma. It cripples me more than the disease, and that’s saying a lot. I’m tired of people with schizophrenia being thought of as violent, creepy, stupid, and incapable.
By Samantha Marin4 years ago in Psyche
Be Careful of the Howler
by: Dennis R. Humphreys Scientists have been studying the human mind for years. The one thing they found consistently, is that is an amazing result of evolution. Whether individual, or multiple brains acting as one, they can generate different outcomes than expected. They can increase occurrences when the odds dictate otherwise. When flipping a coin for heads or tails, normally you get a fifty, fifty chance for either coming up. When a person concentrates his attention on the outcome being heads the number recorded can be something more like fifty one percent heads, forty nine percent tails. It isn't a big difference but it's a measurable difference that demands attention. The power of the mind is not fully understood but the best example is what hypnosis is able to achieve... many times it isn't just measurable but there's a physical outcome in reality.
By Dennis Humphreys4 years ago in Psyche
It's Not Arson if the World's on Fire
It’s Not Arson if the World’s on Fire ... Neighbor Police officer Investigator Fire and Arson investigator Criminal psychiatrist
By Madison Burgess4 years ago in Psyche
The Heavy Hackberry
It was still dark outside. The wind was howling more than it usually did that June morning in Blighton Virgina. Michael woke up from the heat. The AC had kicked out some time in the middle of the night and he found himself drenched in a puddle of sweat. This coupled with the yellowing walls were an all too familiar scene. He would lay awake in bed for a good fifteen minutes before waking up to start his day and this morning was no exception. It wouldn’t be long before he’d hear his mom burst through the door with the same cutting speech as the day before. “You shouldn’t still be here.” followed by a cold stare. “At 28 years old, you should be out of this house, starting a family of your own. I don’t know where we went wrong with you, Michael.”
By Liz4 years ago in Psyche