A Colorful take on love, life, and the delightful absurdity of living with Schizophrenia!
Is it real? One of the most difficult things I struggle with on a daily basis is trying to figure out what is real and what is my mind twisting into a story only I know as real. After being diagnosed with schizophrenia, I was able to reflect back to childhood, and so much made sense. While ... Read more
Recently I was at my daughter's book report parade at school. A young girl walked with the arm of a woman around her. The little girl had tears running down her face. I did not know why, but I remember feeling like her, afraid to go in front of people, afraid of being judged, but more importantly, I ... Read more
I don't know how many times I click on a title about coping skills only for it to tell me to breath. I am not trying to knock it if it works for people but most of the time my brain tells my body to breath and me trying to slow down my breathing does not work. I even purchased this cute bear that ... Read more
Security cameras should require a screening process before someone can buy one. In 2018 I was leaving an abusive relationship which meant my anxiety and depression was already in overdrive. My delusions were in full gear telling me what was going to happen. I would sit and watch those cameras every ... Read more
Hearing the door open I was met by a way too happy PA, I realized it was not a nightmare, I had tried to commit suicide and was in the psych ward. Instantly tears came to my eyes thinking about my kids at home and what they must be thinking. I try to remember what happened and suddenly I remembered ... Read more
