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Inside the Mind of Schizophrenia ICD10
Schizophrenia ICD10 is not as scary as it is portrayed. Most people with schizophrenia personality disorder are harmless, like me. I will admit there are some unruly ones out there, because they aren’t on any type of medication. I’m fully functional in a society that fears schizophrenic people, because of the few who aren’t functional.…
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Breaking the Stigma Around Schizophrenia ICD10
Society’s fear of schizophrenia ICD10 is ridiculous—like, calm down, it’s a mental health diagnosis, not a super villain origin story. I was diagnosed in my 20s, and sure, I’ve had 3 delusional episodes, but they all conveniently lined up with big life changes (divorces, moving—basically stress Olympics). Spoiler alert: I’m just like everyone else. I…
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Victim in Your Own Mind? Decoding Persecutory Delusions
I had a persecutory delusion when I lived by myself after my first divorce. I had false beliefs that someone was trying to kill me. At the time, it seemed real, even though now it is totally delusional. You ever had those ah-ah moments? That was me when the delusion ended. I believe in the…
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Exploring the Brain’s Dark Corners: Parkinson’s and Schizophrenia
Parkinson’s and schizophrenia are an interesting combination. I have tremors and delusions simultaneously. Although, I haven’t had delusions in about a year, so that is good news. Plus, the tremors from the Parkinson’s aren’t that bad. You have to look on the bright side of things even when life has changed your path, to not…
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Hope and Help for Schizoaffective Disorder Bipolar Type
Hope and help for schizoaffective disorder bipolar type. What can I say about DSM 5 schizoaffective disorder bipolar type? It’s a long word. Having both is no picnic in the park. The highs, the lows, hallucinations, and delusions are all common symptoms. So, my memories are such a blur anymore, I can’t focus on the…
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Fear of Going Crazy
Fear of going crazy is a fear with no substance. I have schizophrenia, so by some people’s views, I’m already crazy. That’s the stigma talking about having a mental illness. I don’t feel like I’m crazy. Sometimes I just have a wild imagination. I live a normal life like everyone else. If I were crazy,…
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When You First Wig Out, Early Signs of Schizophrenia
When you first wig out, early signs of schizophrenia can get you beneficial treatment. I don’t even remember when I was first diagnosed with schizophrenia. If I had known the early signs and symptoms of schizophrenia, maybe it would have been less impactful on my life today. You don’t realize how dependent you are on…
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The Overlooked Challenge: Schizophrenia in the Elderly
The overlooked challenge: schizophrenia in the elderly can increase the risk of dementia. I often wonder what my life will be like as I creep up on elderly age with having schizophrenia? Is it going to get a lot worse? Will I end up like my mother who had schizophrenia? I think she had late…
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Mood Swings and Mind Shadows: A Schizoaffective Bipolar Story
Mood swings and mind shadows: a schizoaffective bipolar story. What is schizoaffective disorder with bipolar type? Obviously schizoaffective and bipolar disorder together. What a combination! I’m having hallucinations and having a good time while doing it. Then the depression hits and it’s not so much fun anymore. I remember when I moved in with my…
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Beyond the Diagnosis: Thriving with Schizophrenia
Beyond the diagnosis: thriving with schizophrenia. What are the ways I choose to manage my schizophrenia? I will tell you, when I’m having an episode, I tend to isolate. However, I don’t know if that is good or bad. I mean I don’t want anyone to see me go through it, but I don’t reach…