and mental illness
Discussions about, and Daniel’s experience with, mental health illness and his journey to mental health, along with other mental health topics.
A strange idea came to me in conversation the other day, namely that my schizophrenia helps me understand what it must be like to be Prince William.
A fairly comprehensive talk I wrote about my experience with schizophrenia for a ‘CMHA Consumer Conference’ in 2005.
I’ve put a couple of things on hold (partly depression, partly situational), like adding volunteering for the Wye Marsh, as well as my first certification exam. I’ve also not moved into a new apartment with my now ex-girlfriend.
Nope, this isn’t about mental illness (at least not mine), but about avoiding “the Kool-Aid / rabbit holes / appealing conspiracies”. Ironically, this is less comfortable and a harder reality.
Contact form spam rejection: fixed? Melting walking home, a possible new home, and keeping busy, but not burnout busy.
With opportunities I’ve waited for, starting in a sudden rush, along with extra volunteering, I have discovered I’ve been a little heavy on the accelerator.
Revisits Poor man’s pancakes with a single serve, no dairy, no egg (meat) version, along with updated political commentary.
My neck is wide, my legs are strong, and I carry a teal umbrella. I am a man who knows himself and fears little.I defy intolerance, and go where I will.
In which I bring to mind an old Eurythmics song that goes ‘I could give you a mirror, to show you disappointment’, and leading me to review if I am being mouse or man.
I have love and hope; the rest will follow, with work, luck, and given half a chance. Love helps, and so does determination.
