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NY, NY USA - Monday, August 02, 2004 at 16:22:33 (EDT)
Great web site.
jason77@mailc.net Jason
Canada - Sunday, August 01, 2004 at 15:40:27 (EDT)
I can totally relate to some of your experiences & have been in treatment for some undisclosed illness as well. I do not want to enumerate here, but if you would e-mail me, if you are truely interested, I would be happy to share my experience with you. It is very much like yours. Although I have never heard any voices. I did however,have the experience of going through a very phsycodelic journey leading to what I believe to be the most important revelation of life. The Bible tells us of the coming times, & yet they are already here. Some of us know more than others for whatever reason, We should be the ones to further the "Truth" to as many as possible & let everyone know what the future holds for mankind. It is going to be really special in the fact that we will be able to live forever in Paradise on Earth. It's up to us with the advanced knowledge of such, to make it known to as many people as we possibly can. Whatever anyone says of us, the truth will be made known to all, "earthwide". Everyone will know that the God of the Bible, "Jehovah", is the Creator of All things. He alone is our Grand Creator & will help us on our journey to wellness. The Bible clearly says at Isaiah 33:24, " ...and no resident will say "I am sick", the people that are dwelling in the land, will be those who have been pardoned for their error."
What a comforting thought for all of us... Who knows, maybe we will have a good influence on others that feel like us. As we look forward to a happy future where "War & disease" are a thing of the past.
Karen Byng
Roseville, Ca. U.s.a. - Friday, July 30, 2004 at 23:58:11 (EDT)
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lagos, Canada - Friday, July 30, 2004 at 18:08:46 (EDT)
I was surfing the Net for articles about treatment-resistant Schizophrenia, and was interested to look around your webpage. My son Martin (age 17) has been hearing "voices" since age 14, and we are hoping and praying that he will soon have some response to Clozapine, which he has been taking for over a year now. He had little response to several other antipsychotics. I note that you felt relatively well on a combination of Effexor with Seroquel and (was it?)Olanzapine.
I am interested that you live in Ontario. I have been all the way over there and back twice in the last few years, to visit (all too briefly) a wonderful Christian fellowship near the airport in Toronto - so near that it is actually called the Toronto Airport Christian Fellowship! They have a great website at www.tacf.org, where you can look at the Live TV menu and see what sort of meetings they have. Everything is very informal, and the people I met there (including the staff) are really loving and non-judgemental. Best of all, there is something very special there which is hard to define - let's call it the healing presence of Christ...it would be great if you could check it out. I think they also do outreaches in downtown Toronto.
By the way, I don't have schizophrenia, but have suffered from times of depression and anxiety, besides marital problems and stress from caring for Martin. It was great to have a few days off to visit Toronto, after I got a tax rebate out of the blue...so I was only there last week, and my previous visit was in 1999. Both times I can truly say I received significant healing. I spent all my time at the church & hotel, but another time would like to visit the city itself. I did see Niagara in 1999 - awesome!
I know of a guy called Bob Edwards who grew up in Canada (Vancouver, I think), and whose experiences were similar to yours in his teens. He had a miraculous healing through Jesus' power, and now has a ministry particularly to those with mental illness or stress problems. I will look up his website, if you would like. Feel free to e-mail me at jill.hingyi@hje.org.uk
Blessings, Jill
Jill Hingyi
London , UK - Friday, July 30, 2004 at 11:08:43 (EDT)
Great side! Will come back again.
Please also visit us at http://www.get-wellness.de
Conny
Germany - Thursday, July 29, 2004 at 17:34:19 (EDT)
I'm in year 11 at school doing an assignment on mental coniditions (dissociative identity disorder, schizophrenia etc.) I found your site to be very useful and would like to say that i think you were very brave to share your life with the world, good on you!
scott hutchinson
wagga, nsw australia - Thursday, July 29, 2004 at 08:20:52 (EDT)
Hi my brother is continuing to smoke cannabis despite all our efforts?
Paul
Sydney, NSW Australia - Wednesday, July 28, 2004 at 00:03:11 (EDT)
Dear Sir,
I need to commend you for your extensive work on the disease that so much of the world has but so many people misunderstand. My history is similar to yours, except that I had sudden onset at age seventeen. Today I live a productive life, have friends in recovery and a family that respects me and even has a bit of pride that a member of their family has survived something so traumatic. They don't really know though.
I still experience mild symptoms and have taken my medication religiously since 1979. I switched to Risperdal after it became available in early 1994 here in the US.
To boast briefly - I was married for twenty years, now a widower, am sole inventor on a patent for timing devices for the textile industry, haven't had a drink in more than ten years, was a guest in the White House Oval Office to be congratulated in 1984 for being 'crazy yet holding it in the road' (Actually, I wanted to discuss with President Regan the fact that his administration had recently cut out the program I went to college with, but I figured you only get in that office once, so I decided to keep my mouth shut.), am quite the guitarist as a hobby, and own a motorcycle that I enjoy riding.
It's people like us that can make it possible for the next generation of schizophrenics to suffer less.
Bob Howard
Bob Howard
- Tuesday, July 27, 2004 at 15:20:28 (EDT)
Hello! Talk about dumb and dumber! There is NO SUCH THING AS SCHIZOPHRENIA!
If there were such a condition, a cure long ago would have been found!
The word schizophrenia is a word which describes to the
government that you are worthy of
EXTERMINATION!!
WAKE UP PEOPLE!!
PS ZYPREXA GIVES YOU DIABETES AND MAKES YOU FAT!!
One of the indicators of schizophrenia is that you have the following genetic determinations:
1. Intelligence
2. Good looks
3. Wary of con artists
4. Inability to concentrate because society has no motivators anymore to reward excellence, and so consequently, you will see more and more dysfunctional
geniuses, and the dumbies are answering the phone already,
in case you haven't noticed, as they just keep plodding along, and writing some garbage can term to people who are moral, ethical and in the western civilization who have not learned how to lie, cheat and steal and abuse women with permission of society.
5. There is no love in the world, but don't blame your mother, she was unloved by the government too, because the name of the game is to make mega bucks on human misery. There is no one in government as of July 27, 2004 who cares one iota about making the world a better place. The only artist "who made it" was Picasso, because his daughter perpetuated his memory when he learned he could turn out painting garbage to make a fool out of people!
Let me know when someone wakes up to reality!
Elaine Eure Henderson
Atlanta, TX Canada - Tuesday, July 27, 2004 at 11:35:14 (EDT)
419 on parade
keep offff
abba 419
Canada - Tuesday, July 27, 2004 at 10:54:19 (EDT)
I really enjoyed looking around your site.
I was wondering if I could receive email updates?
jack_clark@bigmailbox.org
-Jack
Jack
Indianapolis, In USA - Saturday, July 24, 2004 at 22:02:19 (EDT)
Ihammerman@yahoo.com. You are a great person, nice site
Isaac Hammerman
Seattle, WA, Canada - Saturday, July 24, 2004 at 16:40:42 (EDT)
I just found out that my best friend has been diagnoised with this disease. It truly affects me deeply to see her suffer this way. In addition, she has added stress from an unhealthy family. My heart and prayers go out to all who suffer from this unfortunate situation.May God's power rule over your lives and heal each and every one.
Unknown
Unknown, MA US - Friday, July 23, 2004 at 19:06:05 (EDT)
I know all about the illness. I suffered from a psychosis, which has all the characteristics of schizophrenia, due to too much Ecstacy consumption. I also suffered from alcohol induced Manic Depression. Luckily I, not I, my family, was able to stop me before it developed into a longer term illness. It was the absolute worst 6 months of my life. I see people with schizophrenia always trying to expose the secrets to societies disfunctions, from the bouncing radio between the Earth and the Ionosphere penetrating into their minds to the TV constantly mocking you. Constantly talking to myself about world domination to having thoughts of being the Messiah. The telepathy was what really messed with my mind, I kind of played with that for a while just to mess with other people's minds. The psychiatrist has me on Zyprexa and that really washed out all the voices but one, my conscience. Now I'm stuck with repairing my shattered life. I went through Hell. Now I'm back and I stuck with wondering what the hell just happened.
James
Leamington, ON Canada - Thursday, July 22, 2004 at 21:44:18 (EDT)
There aren't words enough to describe the great respect I have for you. I came upon your site while doing research for an essay. Your story helped my understanding and emotions behind the illness a great deal. God Bless.
Raquel C Cervantes
Salt Lake City, UT United States - Wednesday, July 21, 2004 at 13:14:51 (EDT)
I appreciate a person like you. You have put yourself out there in an attempt to help others. You should write a book. You seem a very warm and intelligent man and I wish you all the best in life.
Sondra
Dallas, TX USA - Tuesday, July 20, 2004 at 18:50:04 (EDT)
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Tarik Hamzah
Amman, Jordan Jordan - Tuesday, July 20, 2004 at 10:51:35 (EDT)
Ima get u sucka (tarik Hamzah) and the whole disney crew too oh yeah You ran out of pudding
Micky Mouse
Amman, Jordan Jordan - Tuesday, July 20, 2004 at 10:40:47 (EDT)
hello, I am a 23 year old who suffers from schizophrenia. I have had it for as long as I remember. I find myself talking to people that I know dont exist and Micky Mouse always follows me around no matter how fast I run. He is to quick for me. And at night time Donald Duck squeeks at me. Goffy always is in my kitchin eating my food. I know it doesn't exist but it is what I see. When I eat the last pudding package they use a counter attack on me and rape me taking turns. Thankfully this site has helped me understand more about my condition
Thank you,
Tarik Hamzah
Tarik Hamzah
Amman, Jordan Jordan - Tuesday, July 20, 2004 at 10:37:34 (EDT)
arth419@yahoo.com
arturo hemmingway
blaow, Canada - Tuesday, July 20, 2004 at 10:12:11 (EDT)
You've been through alot, in your photo you seem wise. I am schizoaffective, and am wondering whether I should go stay at a psychiatric institution for awhile, as my delusions and hallucinations are very strong, and am having trouble with all sorts of different kinds of spirits. Peace.
Malcolm
Hamilton, NZ - Monday, July 19, 2004 at 23:57:09 (EDT)
THANK YOU FOR SHARING YOUR COMMENTS ABOUT SCHIZOPHRENIA. I JUST RECENTLY DISCOVERED THAT THE MAN I AM ABOUT TO MARRY HAS THIS TERRIBLE DISEASE. I PLAN TO STAND BY HIS SIDE, AND YOUR STORY IS VERY ENCOURAGING.
THANK YOU!!
Tareesh Anne
Alton, IL USA - Monday, July 19, 2004 at 18:27:25 (EDT)
I am very interested in your info about the prodrome period in schizophrenia. My son has schizophrenia and the prodrome period was exactly the way you described it. I wonder why the psychologists and psychiatrists that he saw never wondered about schizophrenia. They knew that I have a cousin with schizophrenia, so why didn't they put 2 and 2 together. interesting, huh? I wonder if we could have avoided his first psychotic episode. My son had extensive tests done by a psychiatrist hired by his high school because he was caught with pot and alcohol possession on school property. all he ever did was smoke pot! Where can i find more info on the prodrome period? thanks ps this is a great web site! sueshulo@yahoo.com
Sue Marasciulo
mount sinai, ny usa - Monday, July 19, 2004 at 08:57:44 (EDT)
Your website is truly inspirational. I have gained so much insight into the disease. I employ an individual with schiophrenia, and have learned how to assist and encourage her during relapse. Thanks for helping me to understand.
J. Smith
Grande Prairie, AB Canada - Monday, July 19, 2004 at 08:17:10 (EDT)
Hi Ian! I was wondering if you have finished reading my website http://voicewaves.tripod.com and if you have checked out my three books: (1) Little Voices: A True Paranoid Schizophrenic
Adventure, (2) Illuminati: Healing and Developing the Mind, and (3) Sync My World: A SEA & Nautical Map to Relative Peace. If you have some time, please leave some comments in my
mail, so that I can make the 4th and 5th book more people-friendly. Thanks a lot pal! Rodney St.Michael rodneystmichael@yahoo.com
Rodney St.Michael
Manila, Philippines - Sunday, July 18, 2004 at 13:15:47 (EDT)
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Onu Pervo
Sydney, Australia - Sunday, July 18, 2004 at 06:53:47 (EDT)
This is a fabulous learning sight on this disease.. I am quite familar with this disease as I have a family member living with it.. Wow!! your story sounds alot like hers... especially the parts on wars,and aliens ect.. and religion getting mixed up into it as well.. I just found this site tonight and will add it to my favourites.. This is great work!!
Susan
Toronto, Ontario Canada - Sunday, July 18, 2004 at 00:13:47 (EDT)
I have recently qualified as a psychiatric nurse in the south of england. Your website made absorbing reading coming as it does from a service user perspective. It is gratifying to hear that you cope as well as you do with your challenge. I come into contact with ucute mental illness every day (nursing in a psychiatric intensive care unit), but can only imagine the enormity of that challenge. All respect to you.
Lew Cope
England - Friday, July 16, 2004 at 17:43:33 (EDT)
Thank you so much for your wonderful work and capacity to stay alive. My lover killed himself 7 months ago. Living me 8 months pregnant with his little unborn then boy. Very possible that my lover had disability of your spectrum. But he did not talk about his mental problems at all and kept a big very well guarded secret about his personal plans like "killing himself on the morrow". Let me give you my E-Mail:vita6748@hotmail.com
Best wishes. Keep on living to the fullest. You are still a brilliant man with that "in the top 3%" mind.
Victoria
New York, NY USA - Friday, July 16, 2004 at 03:32:16 (EDT)
Ian, thank you for sharing your personal story with our class. I would like to take this opportunity to tell you that your story is of great value to myself and others as not many individuals have demonstrate the courage to share their personal experience with others. It has certainly changed my perspective of how to view mental illness. I greatly respect and appreciate your bravery.
Jen
Toronto, ON Canada - Thursday, July 15, 2004 at 22:40:42 (EDT)
good, informative page :)
bacca lao
Norway - Thursday, July 15, 2004 at 20:25:53 (EDT)
I have not read your experience to comment willdo so after reading thanks
anita
mumbai, india - Thursday, July 15, 2004 at 15:58:51 (EDT)
Hi Ian! Just wanted to jump on board with my fellow classmates and thank you for your time today and coming out to speak to us about mental illness and your own personal experience! It was kinda cool reading up here on your hobby (sound systems!) although i'm not an audiophile myself (yet...) i do enjoy a quality sound system! ANYWAY, I wish you all the best as you continue to educate others about mental illnesses!
Jeffery Wong
Miss., ON Canada - Thursday, July 15, 2004 at 01:22:02 (EDT)
Ian, along with Natalie I would like to thank you for coming to speak with us today at the University of Waterloo and for sharing your personal story. Your courage has helped us in our quest for further learning and for that we thank you.
Angela
Waterloo, ON Canada - Wednesday, July 14, 2004 at 21:35:44 (EDT)
Ian, you came today to speak to my Family Violence class at the Univesity of Waterloo, and I found your story about schizophrenia extremely intriguing. I loved hearing you speak about your experiences, and you opened up my eyes to a world that I could never imagine. Thank you.
Natalie
Kitchener, ON Canada - Wednesday, July 14, 2004 at 19:05:53 (EDT)
Happy now that I can spell schixophrenia.All you add is LOvE.....That is all.....that is all.....that is all....
stillnotgodever
bloomfield, iowa united states of america - Wednesday, July 14, 2004 at 16:29:14 (EDT)
hi, great site - keep up the good work keeping people informed about this terrible affliction.
Yura
Kansas City, Mo USA - Wednesday, July 14, 2004 at 07:52:27 (EDT)
Hi Ian, Your website is getting better and better. It is so well laid out and it was so easy to access information that I was interested in. I enjoyed both of the new additions - compliance and the story of your musical 'addiction'.
This is a fantastic site - how awesome that is is on the web and the world has a chance to view it. Regards, susan scadding
susan scadding
guelph, ont Canada - Sunday, July 11, 2004 at 15:01:01 (EDT)
As the father of a young woman who has schizophrenia, I found your website fascinating. I plan to return, to read more of it. My schizophrenia site, which I am still developing, is at http://nzsf.com
Alan Ireland
Palmerston North, North Island New Zealand - Sunday, July 11, 2004 at 06:10:04 (EDT)
I feel compelled to write you after having spent the past few weeks poring over your website. I recently found out that the person I have been seeing for the past few months has schizophrenia. I am trying to learn as much as I can about his illness and the resources and information you have provided have proven to be very valuable in getting me on the right track. Thank you for sharing your experiences and insight.
jenny
coastal, OR USA - Saturday, July 10, 2004 at 13:34:10 (EDT)
I've entitled my website "Understanding Mental Illness from Inside It" and it may be of interest to you.
The address is...
http://mentalhealth.fateback.com
I'm sure that "straight from the horse's mouth" insight would be of some worth... I hope so anyway.
Thank you.
Glen James Thomas
Katoomba, NSW Australia - Saturday, July 10, 2004 at 12:09:18 (EDT)
Very interseted in your website, by the very nature of it's enormity and it ramified works. Both hand in hand.. They represent a man and many works.
Darius Leshko
Tigard, OR USA - Saturday, July 10, 2004 at 02:38:46 (EDT)
Hello , i came to this site for help and information. My boyfriend has been diagnosed with bi-polar with phycotic rage.... And he has too many different moods.. I love him with all my heart he is 19 years old i am 27 he has no immidate family near by. And I want to help him he refuses medication. And I don't know how to bring things up in our relationship with out setting him off......
please if anybody has any advice will you please use yahoo messenger and messege me at big78silverados_woman at yahoo.. please i need help to keep my relationship going
Jill Hendricks
Eldorado , KS USA - Tuesday, July 06, 2004 at 15:18:43 (EDT)
Thanks! I enjoed the time on your site! Sincerly yours, with .......
bildhauer
de, - Monday, July 05, 2004 at 19:27:00 (EDT)
Hi Ian:
I came across your story in a book I am reading at this time, Beyond Crazy: Journeys Through Mental Illness. I heard about this book via the Family to Family Newsletter for First Episode Psychosis Families. I came across the Newsletter at an Early Psychosis Intervention Workshop I attended here in St. John's on June 17th. I called my local library a week or so ago, they ordered the book in, and here I am.
I want you to know that your story has brought me a greater level of insight into schizophrenia (as have the other stories printed in Beyond Crazy). I feel indebted to you and to the others who so bravely shared their stories (and to those who made this book happen).
I am not sure why I am writing you. I have no agenda other than to say thanks. So, here it goes "thanks".
A little about me. I am a social worker. I've been working in the field of child welfare for the past 11 years. I attended the early psychosis workshop last month because I am interested in mental health related issues, personally and professionally. Personally, because I have suffered from depression for a long time. I was diagnosed twice. The first time was in 1997, just after my wife had had a miscarriage. I dismissed this diagnosis and tossed the prescription for anti-depressants in the garbage. I took some time off work and started doing some things for me (I began reading more, I visited a counsellor, I restarted my journaling efforts, I started walking more, etc, etc). I bounced back, pretty much.
I continued to have low moods, quite regularly, as I've had for as long as I can remember. However, I hit a really low point in November of last year. My wife had just given birth to our third child, two months premature. Six weeks later my wife suffered a heart attack, supposedly related to the pregnancy (a blood clot 100 % blocked off an artery). Having three young kids, a sick wife and some heavy resposnibilites on me at work took it's toll. I sought help and was diagnosed yet again with depression but this time I filled the presciption and started taking the meds (Celexa). I found that they worked. I stopped thinking about ways of killing myself and my mood changed for the better. I've been off meds for a couple months now. I returned to work in January. My wife is doing better but still suffers from chest pains, almost daily. We try to live in the moment more these days and we are more grateful just to be alive than I think we used to be.
Sorry for the long shpiel about my own life. I guess I wanted to give you some background on the kind of people your story has affected.
Mental health issues are so important. It is encouraging to read a story like yours. So many stories end so sadly. I know several people who have died in relation to their mental ill-health.
Keep up the good work Ian. You are an inspiration.
Sincerely,
Rob Wadman-Scanlan
Rob Wadman-Scanlan
St. John's, NL. Canada - Monday, July 05, 2004 at 11:54:39 (EDT)
Although your site is tremendous, I cannot find information on how to get a schizophrenic to take medication. This person thinks that she is fine, everyone else is an idiot, and that medication is bad. Although her unacceptable behavior is escalating, it is not "dangerous" to herself or others per se -- except that she storms into their work places and lies about them. Examples are saying that someone is an unfit father and should not have custody of his children -- the supervisor of a friend, someone she doesn't even know -- and coming to her sister's workplace to demand to know her hours and also telling the other staff that they are idiots and cannot stop her. She controls her family's time, demanding that they write letters to attorneys, handwriting experts, etc. She leaves as many as 50 messages per day on the attorney's answering machine. All of her behavior is understandable in light of her multifaceted illness, yet I think that all of it could be controlled through medication. I will greatly appreciate any suggestions that you make for getting this woman to take medication.
Maggie Maguire
Carolina Shores, NC USA - Monday, July 05, 2004 at 07:17:12 (EDT)
Meinen Glückwunsch zum Internetauftritt. Eine Webseite, die inhaltlich wirklich interessant und informative ist. Viel zu bieten hat und userfreundlich zu navigieren ist.
deutschland luftbilder
de, - Sunday, July 04, 2004 at 22:41:14 (EDT)
THANK YOU FOR SHARING YOUR STORY. I REALY ENJOYED READDING ABOUT YOU. GOOD LUCK TASHA
TASHA
HOPATCONG, NJ USA - Sunday, July 04, 2004 at 21:41:01 (EDT)
Meinen Glückwunsch zum Internetauftritt. Eine Webseite, die inhaltlich wirklich interessant und informative ist. Viel zu bieten hat und userfreundlich zu navigieren ist.
Chatten
de, - Saturday, July 03, 2004 at 20:28:38 (EDT)
I really appreciated reading about your experiences coping with such a highly stressful disease. I am starting on an ACT Team in New York City and your words have given me more insight into what my consumers/clients may be going through. You have come very far down such a difficult path. Thanks for this website and best of luck to you.
Katherine
New York, NY USA - Friday, July 02, 2004 at 10:46:31 (EDT)
Thanks! I enjoed the time on your site! Sincerly yours, with .......
Geschichten
de, - Friday, July 02, 2004 at 06:39:33 (EDT)
pls keep off ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
corporal
lome, togo togo - Friday, July 02, 2004 at 05:37:34 (EDT)
This site has helped me a lot on a research project I am currently doing for school. Thank you for sharing your experience with the rest of us.
Dena
ME United States - Monday, June 28, 2004 at 20:18:11 (EDT)
thx for good site Chovil, very informative
Emil Lazarian
AM, AM AM - Monday, June 28, 2004 at 19:32:59 (EDT)
great site ian, your obvious wealth of experience in this area will let you help others greatly when u fully recover
ken
lurgan, ireland - Monday, June 28, 2004 at 00:16:55 (EDT)
One look at your photo and I knew I was looking at another Trent Alum. We all look so "granola" regardless of our personal intrabiodiversity and psychophysiology.
My sister has "something" that the "family" won't divulge to me (I immigrated to Canada from the USA--they renounced me). She telephones me when in crisis and I believe it is Schizophrenia. She is always so terribly frightened I will disown her, that is her big concern, "promise you won't stop talking to me if I am crazy. Mom and everybody else won't take my calls anymore. Mickey (my brother) got an unlisted telephone number and changed his e-mail....bleah, bleah, bleah....It's crushing; not just for her but for me. There is a reason I immigrated to Canada. A political boundry doesn't appear strong enough to keep the nastiness out...<>
I hope that even if you cannot be physically present for your family member with schizophrenia, or any mental illness,you can support them through their hospitalizations by assuring them that their illness doesn't mean they are any more or less lovable than before diagnosis, relapse, hospitalization, etc. It does give explain some behaviours and thoughts that once things have stabilized (doctors, meds, hospital routine, home--someone is watering the plants, etc.) can be discussed in a family meeting with their Social Worker/Primary Care Psychiatric Nurse/Staff Psychologist.
My little sister knows that she can call me any time of the day and I will take her call. I will also get help to her, if she needs it, from where I am here in Canada. George W. will have to break his piggy bank to treat "another indigent American with no health insurance." (one of my bio parents was Canadian, my sister's wasn't.)
MJ Prairie Waif
Brandon, MB Canada - Sunday, June 27, 2004 at 23:21:42 (EDT)
I am finishing a dotorate in clinical psychology and have never heard anyone talk about their experience with Schizophrenia quite so deeply. It is one thing for me to be educated about mental illness and how to help, but your presentation of your journey allowed me to have a truer sense of the experience of Schizophrenia than any classroom or textbook could ever teach me. A most sincere thank you.
Danny
San Diego, CA USA - Sunday, June 27, 2004 at 20:13:57 (EDT)
Congratulations on a great site! Keep up the good work.
Francis
England - Sunday, June 27, 2004 at 15:36:41 (EDT)
I found your website in search for basic information about schizophrenia for my site and therefore use a little of your text about it on my english section of my site at http://psletschert.nl Waanzinnig! About an exeptional experience, come and see under medical if its proper and not an issue in wich case \I will remove it but actually I would like your permission to make a copyright like © 2001-2004 Waanzinnig! by Ian Chovil
muppel
zoetermeer, zh netherlands - Sunday, June 27, 2004 at 05:33:33 (EDT)
You have showed great courage in revealing your own experiences of this disease and should be applauded for your innovation with this website. I was diagnosed in 1991 with paranoid schizophrenia, though since then several other "definitions" have been put on the sicknotes ie. schizoaffective disorder/bipolar etc etc. I am still persevering with a neuroleptic and an antidepressant and have the resulting weight gain but being fat and happy and leading a relatively productive life now is a small price to pay for coming off the meds and suffering a relapse.... with all that entails.
Meantime, I am endeavouring to put something back into the system that helped me and now work in an administrative role in the NHS in England. However, I would say that we all still have a long, long way to go to fight the stigma that is attached to this disease even though we are now in the 21st century. The media is particularly guilty I believe in their "sensationalising" any story where a schizophrenic is involved. I hope your site will continue to educate and inform those who have had little or no experience of this devastating illness and I am glad, very glad, that you have come out of it the other side.
Good luck with your future, thank you for sharing your experience and I will recommend your site to others.
Carolyn - London - UK
carolyn
london, united kingdom - Saturday, June 26, 2004 at 20:55:32 (EDT)
PLEASE IF ANY ONE CAN HELP....READ ME
Hello, My finace was diagnosed with paranoid schitzophrenia - possible bipolar. We have tried Risperdol and Geodon, currently trying Abilify & depakote. If anyone has any suggestions or can just talk to me please write. It has been a long time stressing months. Im sure just the begging. this website was great!...I'm just trying to find a medication that will maybe help him...so far no luck...he's getting very discouraged and is coming againest us....its becoming harder every day...if anyone has any advice or has any suggestions on treatment plans for this disorder please write...some12write2@yahoo.com
Gen
Cape Girardeau, Mo USA - Thursday, June 24, 2004 at 19:58:56 (EDT)
Your website was a Godsend! My brother-in-law has recently had his first psychotic episode and is now recieving help and taking Zyprexa. We're hoping we'll get our friend back. Your story is inspiring. Thank you for all your hard work,
Dana from LA
Dana A.
Los Angeles, CA US - Tuesday, June 22, 2004 at 23:58:13 (EDT)
great web site
Amanda
kansas city, Mo. usa - Tuesday, June 22, 2004 at 20:10:19 (EDT)
really nice to inform people, great work!!
d.blanks
sweden - Tuesday, June 22, 2004 at 15:22:35 (EDT)
i am studying performing arts. i have wrote a short play about a girl with schizophernia. this website has helped me sooooooooooooooooooooooo much. thank you
harriette wight
London, UK - Tuesday, June 22, 2004 at 10:13:17 (EDT)
I find your website to be very informative. I am currently writing an informative speech and I chose to write it on schizophrenia. My older sister has been experiencing this mental illness for almost 20 years now. She is currently going though a relapse at this time. I believe more research needs to be done about this disease. Because many people may be suffering from this disease and do not know it. I wish you the best of luck with everything that you are trying to accomplish and I now know to include you in my prays every night when I pray for my sister to get better that you remain healthy. God Bless you.
O'Linda Bates
lynn27bates@yahoo.com
O'Linda Bates
Dallas, Tx US - Monday, June 21, 2004 at 23:52:05 (EDT)
I am preparing a paper for a course in drugs and human behaivour and on your webpage i've found some useful clarification on the disease schizophrenia. Thank you.
Karen
Toronto, ON Canada - Saturday, June 19, 2004 at 11:15:29 (EDT)
Hello, it is very cool site. I am from Russia and I am love him(your web site of course). Best regards, Sergei. My home page - http://www.filosof-chel. narod.ru
Sergei
Cheliabinsk, rus Russia - Friday, June 18, 2004 at 09:14:29 (EDT)
My brother came over last Saturday evening, and I knew there was something wrong when I asked if he came over to pick up the asparagus my husband forgot to bring when he went up north(my brother lives 60+ miles north of us and we also have a cabin near where he lives). Then I could see tears in his eyes, and he just cried and then started talking about his wife. He started telling me of things about her that I never would have guessed she would have done, and it has been going on for years! I listened a lot, and let him do most of the talking. I also have a friend that has paranoid schizophrenia, so a lot of what he was telling me was so familiar of what my friend had gone through. They have been to counseling in the past, but neither one of them seem to have a lot of confidence in seeking more counseling. When "Dave" told me that he had considered suicide the week before, I was devastated that my brother wanted to do this! I told him his two children, sisters, along with so many others, needed him here with us and he needed us right now. How can a person do something with this 45-year-old woman that refuses to believe she has any kind of problem(s)? Or, for that matter, seek any counseling. Any suggestions, Ian? Betty
Betty
Oconto, WI USA - Thursday, June 17, 2004 at 12:15:14 (EDT)
MANDY FROM ENGLAND, please do contact me if your brother is still not recieving help. It is possible for someone to 'discover' their schizophrenia in their thirties. flowers_364@hotmail.com
Rose
UK - Thursday, June 17, 2004 at 11:03:23 (EDT)
MANDY FROM ENGLAND, please do contact me if your brother is still not recieving help. It is possible for someone to 'discover' their schizophrenia in their thirties. flowers_364@hotmail.com
Rose
UK - Thursday, June 17, 2004 at 11:03:21 (EDT)
Marvelous site. Thank you!
Tan Kock Wah
Kuching, Malaysia - Wednesday, June 16, 2004 at 02:28:37 (EDT)
I have read your story. My sister is also ill with schizophrenia. It has been hard on the family. It doesn't help that I am bi-polar with severe manic episodes. I found your story inspiring. I hope that someday my sister will take her meds and come home to her family instead of thinking that we are plotting to take her life all the time.Keep up the good fight. I know you must struggle everyday. I do. Good luck to you and your family.
Callie Hamilton
Piedmont, sd USA - Tuesday, June 15, 2004 at 22:07:14 (EDT)
I have a ten year old son and his father was never involved. About two months ago, he called and wanted to make things right. We have spent quite a bit of time with him and he and my son have bonded really quickly. My son’s dad was diagnosed with bi-polar and schizophrenia and I honestly felt that God had brought me into his life to somehow help him. Its been heartbreaking to see and hear of some of the things he tells me and as hard as I try, I can’t seem to fully convince him that he isn’t this “bad man”.
I have been praying for him and he is seeking the Lord also. His mother bought a book called “The Brain Chemistry Plan” and I honestly feel that this may help a lot of people.
It talks about Vitamin Deficiency and it makes a lot of sense to me.
I have been studying up on all of this and have read that schizophrenics have a deficiency in Niacin which is a Vitamin B-3. It also talks about high copper levels can cause delusions.
If we look at how our society lives we can see why mental illness and also other diseases such as cancer are so normal now. Its so much easier to run through Taco Bell or McDonalds and grab something quick that has so much fat and NO NUTRIENTS or Vitamins. We tear our bodies down by not taking vitamins and eating only what tastes good without considering what it is actually doing. Since what we put or don’t put into our bodies goes to OUR BRAINS, of course, we are going to have depression, fatigue, confusion, delusions, etc.
We go to the doctor and we try this medicine or that and we deal with this effect and that one. I fully believe that God has put things on this earth that are natural and curable for diseases. I am adding on two links to this message and am hoping that I can help people with the information that I have found. I would love to do a study on this. Another great things is Flaxseed Oil (Omega-3 oil). It works in so many ways, including thinning your blood so that nutrients from (vitamins, better foods) will get to your brain faster. It also helps lower blood pressure, helps with arthritis and if mixed with cottage cheese (which is sulfar based), it can help cancer patients. Here are the two links that might be somewhat helpful.
www.beckwithfamily.com and
http://mentalhelp.net/books/books.php?id=959&type=de&PHPSESSID=9bd653827fae96dfd6e6bd6be5a4cf03
I honestly feel that there are answers beyond the psychiatrists and doctors. The natural things just don’t bring in as much money and of course, if it did, it would be shouted from the rooftops. I would love to help and if I can answer any questions that anyone has about the book that I am reading about this disease (schizophrenia) , please feel free to email me….and I hope that this helps someone.
We went to the vitamin store and got zinc (which lowers copper levels), niacin, calcium, vitamin B-1, B-2, B-12, etc. and he started on it three days ago. I will be in touch to tell you how it is working. The Number one Key is GOD. He still heals today…and he has given us these things. Unfortunately most of the food is either processed or refined or has a lot of pestisides so that is where vitamins come in.
My email address is brandee028@yahoo.com
Brandi
Tyler, TX USA - Tuesday, June 15, 2004 at 18:10:49 (EDT)
i love to see you and tell you the goodnews of god
don sarar
lometogo, Canada - Tuesday, June 15, 2004 at 08:46:19 (EDT)
Your web site is really great. I have a term paper this semester on this topic. I am in the Occupational Therapy program at my college. Your web site will help me out so much.
Cassandra Owens
Summerville, SC United States - Monday, June 14, 2004 at 21:51:29 (EDT)
You should keep up the great work, i can see from the responses that youve made an impact on a lot of people.
:) Good luck.
andie
Melbourne, - Monday, June 14, 2004 at 07:18:05 (EDT)
Nice site thank you
Heza
Dubai, UAE - Sunday, June 13, 2004 at 19:17:22 (EDT)
Thank you very much for share all of your experiences!! I truly believe it will help people and their families....take care!!! Bye
Carolina Rosas
London, ON Canada - Sunday, June 13, 2004 at 13:26:05 (EDT)
COOL !!!
Farid
Canada - Sunday, June 13, 2004 at 04:48:50 (EDT)
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ADEDEJI JOHNSON ADEBIYI
LONDON, UK - Saturday, June 12, 2004 at 12:48:40 (EDT)
Thank you so much for creating this website. I am 34 years old and will be meeting my father for the second time in my life. My mom left him when I was six months old (she was 20 and dad was 22). All I knew as I was growing up was that he was mentally ill. He tried to commit suicide several times and he believed he was in a famous rock band. I was always scared of him and afraid I would turn out the same way. I initiated contact and met my father a number of times when I was sixteen. But, I lost interest and did not maintain contact with him and his family. Last weekend I tracked him down and spoke with him for the first time in 18 years. He sounds much worse now than he did when I was 16. He rambled about the "bureau" being after him. I have many, many questions. First, I know he is not taking medication. Is it too late to start? Will he ever be able to have a normal conversation with me? I have so many questions. Also, as I now think of having children of my own, I wonder if I will have a schizophrenic child. Any input would be appreciated.
Anyway, thank you so much for your website. It is very informative and gives me hope that my father, like you, can get better some day.
Curious
Los Angeles, CA United States - Saturday, June 12, 2004 at 01:46:03 (EDT)
Your story and the information on this site helps me to be more sympathetic to my father who is paranoid pschizophrenic. He was never a part of my life and for a long time I was angry and hurt over him not making an effort to be in my life. As far as I know he was clinically diagnosed, never took medication, an alcoholic, and has been in and out of jail. This helps me to look at things from his perspective and consider what he goes through. After doing some reading in this site I feel less angry and hurt. This is a wonderful site. Thanks!
Tifphanie Rivera
Killeen, TX USA - Friday, June 11, 2004 at 01:33:57 (EDT)
Ian, Thank you so much for providing Mothers, like me a place to go that offers personal information, strength, encouragement and hope for my son who has been hospitalized for the third time after his attempt to take his life. It has been very difficult to watch him becoming more distant from the world and is an up and down battle, however, he will survive this battle for I will always be at his side and with the help from your site and others I will do all that I can to continue to learn about his illness so I can stay strong enough to help him conquer his fears. God Bless You and Thank You for Your Strength and Courage!
Many Tears
Mt. Airy, MD USA - Wednesday, June 09, 2004 at 10:44:52 (EDT)
i love this sit
sam
owerri, ow Canada - Tuesday, June 08, 2004 at 10:41:41 (EDT)
I just want you to know that I think you did a terrific job on this websight.
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NY, NY USA - Tuesday, June 08, 2004 at 01:57:58 (EDT)
I am suffering from Paranoid Schizoprenia. Time to time I write articles in Nepali Times. You can visit me at http://www.nepalitimes.com
Then I go wuhuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuhaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
Ashutosh Tiwari
Kathmandu , Nepal Nepal - Tuesday, June 08, 2004 at 01:35:32 (EDT)
Dear Ian,
I really like your Website. I run a Nepalese restaurant in Adelaide called Sagarmatha Nepalese Restaurant. Please visit http://www.sagarmatha.com.au
I am also suferringfrom "Dependent" and "Narcissistic" Personality Disorder.
Time to time I smoke Ganja and go UUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUmaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
Deepak Bahadur Bista
Adelaide, SA Australia - Tuesday, June 08, 2004 at 01:33:09 (EDT)
Hi Ian I have just read your story, I was looking for information on Schizophrenia for an essay, and came on to your wedsite "wow" what a story. The information was all encompassing and informative I thank you, and will email you for dates regarding referencing if thats OK
Hilary
Christchurch, south New Zealand - Monday, June 07, 2004 at 05:29:49 (EDT)
I just want you to know that I think you did a terrific job on this websight.
Italian Charms
NY, NY USA - Sunday, June 06, 2004 at 01:14:36 (EDT)
Meinen Glückwunsch zum Internetauftritt. Eine Webseite, die inhaltlich wirklich interessant und informative ist. Viel zu bieten hat und userfreundlich zu navigieren ist.
Chatten
de, - Saturday, June 05, 2004 at 16:25:01 (EDT)
fantastic web site ihope one day my son will be able to express freely how he feels living with schizophenia and find inner peace.I think if non sufferers are educated about mental health issues then the less the stigma there will be.thanks for sharing your experiences in your website i know i will be visiting it many times just learning all i can about schizophrenia at the moment so that me and my family can try and understand my son who has recently been diagnosed with this illness and be able to help him recover and be able to return to some kind of quality of life.I realize my son is going to have some tough times ahead of him and if Love could cure schizophrenia My son and many others would already be free of it.anyway back to the reality of it, i cant thank you enough for your website it is and im sure will be in the future a great source of comfort and insight.if there are any parents of sufferers who would like to share thier experiences iwould like to hear from then. It would also be great to hear from young adults with this illness because i am hoping in time that my son will be able to talk to people who can relate to him.my email address is ady_regan@hotmail.com.P.S thanks chovil for giving me the priviledge of joining your guest book.
adie
lancashire england - Saturday, June 05, 2004 at 10:51:18 (EDT)
Thanks so much for this web sight it has been of great help to my presentation. Thanks again.
Starsha
On. Canada - Thursday, June 03, 2004 at 17:42:32 (EDT)
I just found out that my fiance's mother has schizopherenia. I came across this web site and it has been very helpful. Thank you for your contribution and may God Bless you.
Hanifah
College Park, MD US - Thursday, June 03, 2004 at 15:28:02 (EDT)
reading this is so fascinating.... i've been searching online for stuff about schizophrenia and im glad to read a real story... im so sorry about how life delt your hand of cards... but atleast u made it! late is better than never... take care of yourself....
Beth
Il US - Thursday, June 03, 2004 at 01:57:15 (EDT)
nice site.guys am here.
guyman
attlanta, georgia usa - Monday, May 31, 2004 at 11:44:03 (EDT)
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tobs
Canada - Monday, May 31, 2004 at 10:59:08 (EDT)
i have to write an report about people, who have to live with schizophrenia and schizophrenia itself; your report about your life is very interesting and it will make my work interesting for my teachers, too. I hope so. Thank you very much
Cermid
Stuttgart, EU germany - Sunday, May 30, 2004 at 09:14:47 (EDT)
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ABA, ABIA NIAGERIA - Friday, May 28, 2004 at 13:07:02 (EDT)
i need help for schizophrenia in india?
shri
pune, mh india - Wednesday, May 26, 2004 at 11:44:35 (EDT)
Thank you for putting up this site.
It was been really informative, and i was able to complete my 45 minute presentation because of this site.
thanks for the list of the movies too! it helped so much!
Thanks to you i can now complete my certifcate in youth work!!!
Lauren
Sydney, Australia - Tuesday, May 25, 2004 at 20:18:58 (EDT)
me@newtolinux.org.uk
Nice site.
Jimmy Timmins
Canada - Monday, May 24, 2004 at 22:29:11 (EDT)
You cannot imagine how informative your website has been...congratulations on the work you have done....will certainly be reading it again and again.....thank you
nihal
portugal - Monday, May 24, 2004 at 18:00:40 (EDT)
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holly hill , fl uniteed states - Sunday, May 23, 2004 at 18:00:33 (EDT)
Thanks for your site! I am writing a paper on schizophrenia and greatly value and appreciate the
time and energy you have put into sharing your knowledge
and experience.
Jessie Lyle
Canada - Saturday, May 22, 2004 at 18:30:41 (EDT)
This website is fascinating! It helped a lot with my psychology research paper and having a personal story told made quite a nice addition to my paper and presentation. Thanks! Best of luck to you!
Jenn
Canada - Friday, May 21, 2004 at 12:00:48 (EDT)
thank you - and all the best for you!!!
mirjam walser
Mieming, Tirol Austria - Friday, May 21, 2004 at 09:45:06 (EDT)
Well done!!!
Wish you the best of luck.
Abdallah Farraj
Amman, Jordan - Thursday, May 20, 2004 at 08:51:56 (EDT)
Hi there Chovil. A great site. You are very articulate and obviously too clever for your own good! Please could you contact me at jrf119@hotmail.com
I have some treatments that you might be interested in.
Jules
julian fearon
Newcastle , England - Thursday, May 20, 2004 at 05:09:04 (EDT)
Good information source for parents.
R.Sivagnanam
Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu India - Thursday, May 20, 2004 at 03:00:03 (EDT)
wonderful information - thanks for the time you've invested with the details.
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laurette
livermore, ca usa - Wednesday, May 19, 2004 at 09:33:47 (EDT)
Ian, you have a marvellous web site here. Thank you for sharing your story, yourself - your delightful self - with all of us. Blessings to you - and I've no doubt there will be more awards and accolades in your future.
Susan James
Listowel, Ont Canada - Wednesday, May 19, 2004 at 00:43:42 (EDT)
My heart goes out to you and to all that suffer from this illness. Unlike many, many others it's great that you have beaten this illness. I understand it's a constant eternal struggle as there is no known cure, but you are a ray of hope for those who struggle. You are proof that schizophrenia doesn't have to ruin lives or worse, end them. Your story is inspiring and makes me appreciate my health; it's never to be taken for granted!
Thank you so much!
Sincerely,
a future acute care nurse practitioner student,
Charity
Charity
Chicago, IL USA - Tuesday, May 18, 2004 at 17:11:19 (EDT)
Thank you for the information! My child is going through the initial stages of this disorder and your site has helped me understand what is going on. Good luck and take care.
Jan
Jan
pa usa - Tuesday, May 18, 2004 at 11:33:04 (EDT)
Hi! What a very informative and moving site. I have been struggling with my illness for nearly 2 years now. It gives me hope that one day i will get through this!
eric
Canada - Tuesday, May 18, 2004 at 10:23:40 (EDT)
I found your site while doing research for my english paper ^_^ it gave me a lot of info~ i do hope you're doing well! *waves* Pray that i get an A? :)
jen
MS United States - Monday, May 17, 2004 at 02:08:47 (EDT)
I have a son who is 25 and had a been diagnosed with undifferentiated schizophrenia.He was 22 at the time. he would like to email people who have the same condition but still feel that they are normal, who can help and understand this Illness.And give understanding and support to each other.
He wants to speak to people who dont take drugs or drink, as just about every time he did this it has landed him in trouble.
Its been a year and a half that he has been seperated with his girlfriend that he had been with since he was 16 and has 2 children.
Since taking the medication he saids that he hasn't been as passionate about things (eg) he used to fish a lot.
He is just looking for hope and someone to relate who knows what its like
Email kimbyr2@hotmail.com.au
Dion
country, SA Australia - Sunday, May 16, 2004 at 07:39:17 (EDT)
Well done!
Roy
Mayville, Wi USA - Thursday, May 13, 2004 at 15:25:05 (EDT)
I pray for you and also for young Chandan Goswami, please sign his guestbook at http://www.savechandan.org/
Malcom Stebbins
Manchester, PA USA - Thursday, May 13, 2004 at 14:25:35 (EDT)
thanks for helping me understand schizophrenia.
Trinity
Canada - Thursday, May 13, 2004 at 10:56:52 (EDT)
Just writing to say thank you for giving me an insight into the terrible things that people have to experience. I am using the idea of schizophrenia for a GCSE solo dance, and was merely doing research, but am amazed by what I have discovered! Thank U!!! :)
anon
Oxford, England - Wednesday, May 12, 2004 at 16:13:00 (EDT)
Great stuff!
negytizenkilenc@yahoo.com
Canada - Wednesday, May 12, 2004 at 09:51:17 (EDT)
i am very depressed and scared i am showing mental health issues my family all hve metal issues from a long bakround of drugs i do not do drugs but have had a very hard life i hve been hearn and seein things lately and am havn mood swings all the time im on medication cuz my hormones r very unbalanced but i feel there is more to it then that can anyone help
monique
auckland, new zealand - Tuesday, May 11, 2004 at 09:06:35 (EDT)
i love ur shizzaphrenia site! i learned so much from it1 it helped me with my project for psych, and i got a B!!! yeah, so thanks 4 the info!!!
Di Nunotsie
Eagan, MN USA - Monday, May 10, 2004 at 12:47:25 (EDT)
I am a schizlphrenia suffer.I think life is precious even disaster has happened.Illness is not horrible perse if we know how to control it.However losing hope is more horrible .I think finding your interst is important as well.So don't idle your life .My E-mail is :qimin120415@yahoo.com.If you like ,you can contact with me.
qimin
xianyang, shannxi china - Monday, May 10, 2004 at 04:41:09 (EDT)
hello....i chanced upon this site while collecting material for my final thesis...very informative..n touching:))
keep up the good work and good luck:)
-shalini-
shalini
kuala lumpur, malaysia - Monday, May 10, 2004 at 03:00:39 (EDT)
thank you. i find this web very useful. ur work has help a lot!
siti
brunei, brunei brunei - Sunday, May 09, 2004 at 23:51:00 (EDT)
In doing research, I came upon your site. It is so wonderful to find a testimony of a man recovering from schizophrenia. I hope the next years of your life are wonderful. It's time for you to write a book, go for it.
Mandi
Tx United State - Sunday, May 09, 2004 at 19:54:01 (EDT)
Hey i read your story and used it for a prject in Psychology Class. Thanks alot i got an A+!!
Becky Moya
Goddard, KS USA - Friday, May 07, 2004 at 12:30:26 (EDT)
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st.greg, ca amerika - Friday, May 07, 2004 at 12:08:53 (EDT)
I don't have Schizophrenia. I'm a manic depressive with a schiophrenic mother. Believe me this website made me realize how much it would help her to talk this out with a psychotherapist. She used to wake me up in the middle of the night and tell me to get rid of the man at the door when there was no man. It happened quite frequently. I just moved out and I hope she doesn't do damage to herself.
Raven Jade
Rogers, AR United States - Thursday, May 06, 2004 at 23:10:45 (EDT)
I've read many times your story.
Thank you for sharing your experience with people, by doing so, you are offering help.
I do believe you have now completely recovered.
Lee Li
Beijing, China - Thursday, May 06, 2004 at 09:33:38 (EDT)
i like ice-cream. walks along the beach. sand between my toes. god loves every single one of you, even the ugly ones.only children believe in you, then they're told not to, stuck in a fairy tale, being the silent heroes.
Michelle Vincent, Allirra Harrold and Brylie Ponton
Traralgon, Vic Australia - Tuesday, May 04, 2004 at 00:16:55 (EDT)
My son recently suffered a psychotic episode days after his 21st. birthday. It was the most heart wrenching experience I've ever gone through. He had moments through this episode when he looked at me with the eyes I have always known & asked in a terrifying voice, Mom whats happening to me? He has recovered quite quickly & is taking 3 mg. of respiredol for now. Naturally I was hoping there was still some hope that it wasn't schizophrenia, however after reading your story, I see that it cld almost be my son's story re your delusions. His father is also schizophrenic. My son's Dr. is very impressed with his recovery from his psychocis, however my son tends to disagree with the dxes believing that it is actually schizoaffective disorder. We have decided to go for a second opinion. Just a little confused because he is functioning fine, his personal hygene, upkeep of his room, seeing his friends & has even worked several days since his release from hosp. And he talks quite easily about what happened to him. I am very greatful to have found your sight. Good luck to you!
Aileen Pinto
Ont. Canada - Monday, May 03, 2004 at 14:07:23 (EDT)
I am studying the nature of Schizophrenia for an AS level theatre studies production myself and some friends are creating, and your story inspired us with many moving ideas, thany you!
Anna Stubley
Middlesbrough, England - Monday, May 03, 2004 at 12:34:11 (EDT)
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NIGERIA, OWERRI NIGERIA - Friday, April 30, 2004 at 05:15:22 (EDT)
Thank you so much for sharing all of this with everyone who is lucky enough to visit your sight. Your story has inspired me and many others in so many ways. God Bless You, you are a truly amazing man.
MacKenzie
Houston, TX USA - Thursday, April 29, 2004 at 19:21:45 (EDT)
currently working on paper for schizophrenia for finals week. this was a great site...you are truly amazing...god bless.
brandie
pittsburgh, pa usa - Wednesday, April 28, 2004 at 02:29:25 (EDT)
Using some graphs for Psych-Nursing presentation. Great site Ian! Very informative and well written. Be back to read more when I have time. Have you written any books yet? Well, GO FOR IT!
Georgia Braley
Lorain, Ohio USA - Tuesday, April 27, 2004 at 23:49:48 (EDT)
I work at the Schizophrenia Society in Red Deer, AB. We have recently made a website for our chapter and currently have your page as a link. I think your story is very interesting as many people with Schizophrenia stories are. Thank-you for reaching out and telling your story. It is a great website. Our website is www.ssard.com if you would like to pass that on. thanks again!
Kendra Bauer
SSA
Kendra Bauer
Red Deer, AB Canada - Tuesday, April 27, 2004 at 17:45:05 (EDT)
My brother has been in treatment since February 2004, in and out of the hopital three times already. He is currently at home suffering from anxiety. He is suppose to be in a partial treatment but he cannot make it throught the day he gets extremely anxious. Is this normal, How long does it usually take for somebody to recover from their first pshycosis episode? Please help me!
cecymandujano@yahoo.com
Cecy
Los Angeles, CA USA - Tuesday, April 27, 2004 at 13:40:44 (EDT)
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aba, noon Canada - Tuesday, April 27, 2004 at 13:38:15 (EDT)
Excellent site. I learned a lot. I appreciate the fact that your site is written in plain english. It is also encouraging to see your own experiences published here. I work at Mental health and will bookmark your site, as I think it will be very helpful to those who wish to educate themselves.
Holly Stowell
Courtenay, BC Canada - Monday, April 26, 2004 at 01:24:01 (EDT)
I read your story and I am surprised it is a natural one. It is not suprising. You should not feel strange about it. Some other people may like you went through that illusionary worlds and might get benifit of it. The fact that your story is not unique drove me to a conclusion that I many times escaped beleiving in it. The devil. Many times I resisted the fact that the devil can have an access to any mind. But after going through pure science I discovered that that is possible. Actualy the devil can move in his dimensions every where and still beside you. We are humans are not simple intintities that don't have an origin. We are God creation. And you may take that as a conspiracy in an illness like yours. The point that I want to say is that the reality is what we see not what others tells. Many usefull experiences are catogorized as illnesses in modern psychology. Actualy I don't beleive in psychology as a science at all, completely. Beleive me there is people who think in more weer thoughts than yours and yet considered rational. Back to the devil. I think that every human with your semptoms is a target to the devil projects. Imagine that no one can trvel through time except through somebodies perception. After all the perception is something that nobody have reached its technology. It is simply that something in a universe that cannot be reached except with perception tried to go through you and as we don't see any implications have failed . He will try with many many people untill he reaches a breakthrough.
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KHALID ALNOBANI
IRBID, JORDAN - Sunday, April 25, 2004 at 06:18:57 (EDT)
It's inspiring to know that there are people that feel the same as I. It feels as though the wait of the world does rest on our shoulders individually but looking at the reality of it, it must be coincidental. There have been too many times that I let my subconcious get to me and talk me out of partaking in activities that will help me grow as a person. I just turned 24 on Friday April 23 and my mom told me she felt old but I flipped it around making myself feel old and I had cancelled my plans for the weekend. You have to be real with yourself and not bring yourself to a screeching halt. I realize this now and reading your article makes me feel like I'm not the only one who thinks outside my conciousness. To all who feel alone: There are plenty of us out there that feel like you and we must reach within ourselves to become apart of reality. You are the biggest part in helping yourself and those who love and care about you are there to help as well.
Rodrigo K. Huerta
Salem, OR USA - Saturday, April 24, 2004 at 16:00:32 (EDT)
mugu please keep ofoooooooooo
mugu
imo, ade Canada - Friday, April 23, 2004 at 17:32:55 (EDT)
BUDDHIST MEDITATION
Lord Buddha accorded supremacy to mind in his
precepts. According to BUDDHISM real form of mind is
void and all mental formations are subservient to this
ultimate GOVERNING truth. Obviously mental make up is
elemental factor in all Buddhist practices.
Ultimate realization of absolute truth is not a
subject matter of any practice. Perception of absolute
wisdom is incidental to Buddhist MEDITATION
PRACTICES.. More than perception of ultimate wisdom or
state of BUDDHAHOOD, lord has laid emphasis on wisdom
warranted in day-to-day mental makeup for the larger
benefit of humanity. This is the reason behind
BUDDHIST stronger orientation towards compassion and
altruism.
Applied BUDDHISM carefully investigates such
practices for creation of useful positive values.
POSITIVE ENERGY—
Very simple objective of permeating knowledge to
this world by the LORD BUDDHA And other BODHISATTAVA
is to develop positive culture of thinking in this
world.
When BUDDHA after awakening thought to permeate his
perception to this world, he was haunted by this
thought. “This would not be comprehensible to this
world hence unacceptable.” This simply implies that
the level at which, in natural course, this creation
EXISTS BY VIRTUE OF CAUSE AND CONDITION, Negative
energy is much activated and its perception is more
comprehensible to sensual world.
In fact this fact is beyond any doubt that whatever
creativity is visible or perceivable in this world, it
is magic of positive energy exclusively. Still why
negative energy is so activated and is so impressive
in its outlook, wonders us.
The fundamental reason of our devastation lies here.
As we are naturally born to die, hence our creativity
is also subject to extinction in the same way.
Negative energy makes it possible
AS existence and extinction cannot LIVE TOGETHER,
HENCE religion HAS TO PLAYIN VITAL ROLE FOR THE
FUNCTIONAL existence of our creativity.
So now we well understand the natural role and need of
negative energy. Conceptual VOID structure of mind is
representative ultimate state where all positive and
negative energy is merging into each other and no
charge is residual.
But our mind and we do not represent such VOID state,
so we are representing ourself in typically charged
state. Sometimes positive, another time negative. So
typically our representative moment has to pass
through such 3000 charged states. Our sincere attempt
to mitigate negative perceptions averts reciprocating
conditions further generating newer realm of
negatively charged complex. BUDDHISM does not believe
in negative mode of life due to this reason
exclusively. OVERALL life cannot be a moment of DEATH.
Though death may be a realm of such moment.
So LIFE is never meant for negative ENERGY. It IS
always to represent positive energy. This is culture
propounded by the BUDDHA. True definition of
compassion and altruism should be coined out from this
understanding exclusively. BUDDHA should be understood
in worldly functioning along these canons.
Why Buddha denounces criticism in day-to-day behavior.
Because this implies negative thought explosion which
would result in nuclear type fission through chain of
reactions and ultimately conditioning to devastation.
So our human race has never got LIFE through such
fission. How can we perceive our satisfaction over
other’s destruction? Our existence in this world is
relative existence.
So other’s destruction simply means our own
amputation. This may not be realized immediately but
sooner or later we have to face vacuum. Here lays the
objective functioning of compassion. It means pity
with self.
.
Deities ARE OUR REPRESENTATIVE THOUGHTS. More strongly
we represent positivism; more powerfully creative
deity incarnates. So welfare of our race is
represented in PEACE, COEXISTENCE AND MUTUAL RESPECT.
We nowadays witness typical unrest everywhere. Despite
all round economic growth, worldwide depression is
perceptible. In the name of USE value creation; our
energy is engaged in exploiting craze values. This has
given an UGLY TURN TO OUR CONCEPTUAL GROWTH. Although
after Second World War, we perceived devastation from
NEGATIVE ENERGY of political persons. That even
alarmed us to castigate fascism. But this outflow was
again represented in the concept of economic growth
that misrepresented improperly defined growth as
ultimate objective of our development; and concept of
growth along objective VALUES was never put to
rational standardization.
So ultimately again unchecked unwarranted flow of
negative values is prime cause of world’s unrest.
ENERGY AUTO TRANSMISSION THROUGH DAKINI MEDITATION
[Samantha]Samantha: 'tranquility', serenity, is a
synonym of samádhi (concentration), cittekaggatá
(one-pointed ness of mind) and avikkhepa (undistracted
ness). It is one of the mental factors in 'wholesome
consciousness. Cf. foll. And bhávaná.[Courtesy biona
library US] As your FIANCEE starts looking after
you automatically--Identically energy fission
automatically takes place in course of DAKINI
MEDITATION [core energy] through Samantha practice.
In fact its application is nowadays
more relevant specifically for fighting against
negative energy culminated through religious
fundamentalism.
ZERO HOUR Dakini meditation results into spurt of
energy reinforcing our all activities in desired
channel. Since meditation activates energy flow in
aut