Schizo Since Birth A Memoir Of A Youth With Schizophrenia
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Schizo Since Birth: A Memoir of a Youth with Schizophrenia by Rose Parker Pdf
Imagine gorwing up in a world where up is down and down is up. Well, that was my life until very recently. Born with schizophrenic traits, I entered the life into a bizarre world. My life would go on to be riddled with traumas and misadventures, leading to the developments of more mental illness, including dissociative identity disorder. Life would would seem to grown too dark to handle but by the grace of God and a lot of grit. I would claw my way out of the hole and into recovery.
A Road Back from Schizophrenia by Arnhild Lauveng Pdf
For ten years, Arnhild Lauveng suffered as a schizophrenic, going in and out of the hospital for months or even a year at a time. A Road Back from Schizophrenia gives extraordinary insight into the logic (and life) of a schizophrenic. Lauveng illuminates her loss of identity, her sense of being controlled from the outside, and her relationship to the voices she heard and her sometimes terrifying hallucinations. Painful recollections of moments of humiliation inflicted by thoughtless medical professionals are juxtaposed with Lauveng’s own understanding of how such patients are outwardly irrational and often violent. She paints a surreal world—sometimes full of terror and sometimes of beauty—in which “the Captain” rules her by the rod and the school’s corridors are filled with wolves. When she was diagnosed with the mental illness, it was emphasized that this was a congenital disease, and that she would have to live with it for the rest of her life. Today, however, she calls herself a “former schizophrenic,” has stopped taking medication for the illness, and currently works as a clinical psychologist. Lauveng, though sometimes critical of mental health care, ultimately attributes her slow journey back to health to the dedicated medical staff who took the time to talk to her and who saw her as a person simply diagnosed with an illness—not the illness incarnate. A powerful memoir for sufferers, their families, and the professionals who care for them.
The fascinating, shocking, and ultimately quite hopeful story of one teen’s downward spiral into mental illness by the bestselling author of Tweak. Miles’s little brother Teddy is missing. The police believe he drowned at the beach—the very same day Miles had his first schizophrenic episode. But Miles knows better—Teddy is alive. Kidnapped. There was even a witness! Fueled by guilt, Miles sets off to rescue Teddy. There is so much to overcome, though. The endless pills he must take. The girl who steals his heart and plays with it. The black crows that follow him. As seen through Miles’s distorted perception, his world closes around him as he pushes to keep it open. What you think you know about his world is actually a blur of gray, though, and the sharp focus of reality proves startling. The New York Times bestselling author of Tweak, son of David Sheff (author of Beautiful Boy, the memoir adapted into a movie of the same name starring Steve Carell and Timothée Chalamet), Nic Sheff offers a fascinating and ultimately quite hopeful story of one teen’s downward spiral into mental illness. Praise for SCHIZO: Included in CNN.com's roundup of "new titles to feed your YA addiction" “Readers fascinated by the dark side of the human mind in realistic fiction will enjoy this deft portrayal of a brain and a life spiraling out of control. Miles is an endearing character whose difficult journey will generate compassion and hope.” –School Library Journal “[T]he crafting of the plot and the convergence of the different storylines keeps pages turning. Schizo is a thrilling read for teens.” –VOYA "[A}n insightful perspective on one teen’s struggle with mental illness." —Publishers Weekly "Miles's clipped first-person narration is immediate and intimate." —Horn Book "[A] heartbreaking story, but particularly important in the climate around mental illness today." –Bustle.com
Lost in Schizophrenia is a memoir of a young man’s battle with schizophrenia. From his initial experiences with the condition to his lessons on living a normal life, Van Bennett candidly chronicles the truly unbelievable existence of a modern-day schizophrenic living in America.
Me, Myself, and Them by Kurt Snyder,Raquel E. Gur M.D.,Linda Wasmer Andrews Pdf
During his second semester at college, Kurt Snyder became convinced that he was about to discover a fabulously important mathematical principle, spending hours lost in daydreams about numbers and symbols. In time, his thoughts took a darker turn, and he became preoccupied with the idea that cars were following him, or that strangers wanted to harm him. Kurt's mind had been hijacked by schizophrenia, a severe mental disorder that typically strikes during the late teen or young adult years. In Me, Myself, and Them, Kurt, now an adult, looks back from the vantage point of recovery and eloquently describes the debilitating changes in thoughts and perceptions that took hold of his life during his teens and twenties. As a memoir, this book is remarkable for its unvarnished look at the slow and difficult process of coming back from severe mental illness. Yet Kurt's memoir is only half the story. With the help of psychiatrist Raquel E. Gur, M.D., Ph.D., and veteran science writer Linda Wasmer Andrews, Kurt paints the big picture for others affected by adolescent schizophrenia. Drawing on the latest scientific and medical evidence, he explains how to recognize warning signs, where to find help, and what treatments have proved effective. Kurt also offers practical advice on topics of particular interest to young people, such as suggestions on managing the illness at home, school, and work, and in relationships with family and friends. Part of the Adolescent Mental Health Initiative series of books written specifically for teens and young adults, My, Myself, and Them offers hope to young people who are struggling with schizophrenia, helping them to understand and manage the challenges of this illness and go on to lead healthy lives.
My Mother's Keeper by Tara E. Holley,T & J Holley Pdf
Separated from her mother at an early age, Tara Elgin Holley became her mother's legal guardian at age 16 and set about trying to rescue the blonde fairy princess she remembered from the shambling street person her mother had become. An inspiring story of one woman's struggle to struggle through the pain to reach a better understanding of her mother, herself and a devastating mental illness.
Description This is the extraordinary story of Karl's life, an ordinary man with a controlled mental health problem. At the centre of his heart is the love and care for his family and for other people. No matter which direction his circumstances takes him he is usually handicapped on a side or sides and get frustrated, terribly worried, anxious and despairing. He realized he had come far in survival of his marriage and in a jumble of actions and feelings many things happened simultaneously and Karl recorded them. The irregularity of Karl's life stories suggests there is someone designing destinies but through patience and understanding he drawn much more on his own strength. Karl had catalogued many actions, sensation, thoughts and feelings that had crowded into the kaleidoscope of time from the year he was born1956 to the present 2016. About the Author Karl Willett was born in the year 1956 and is an expert by lived experience of schizophrenia. Karl's expertized by experience has explored a part of himself that digs deep into the part of his soul which inspires and he conveys in his book 'The Memoirs of a Schizophrenic' the wrestle with spiritual thoughts, darkness and light, reason, chaos and family life. Karl has a deep appreciation for life and love people and carries a donor card. Karl's purpose and passion lies in helping someone to live a more normal life and prolong their existence on earth by giving his organ in an act of love that extended further than family and friends. It's his last ultimate gift of giving. Until recently, Karl served as Trustee for the user led network for mental health and is the co-ordinator for the Neighbour hood watch scheme in the place where he lives. Karl is none judgemental and carries no prejudice attitudes because he is fused with the ability to love all people and have respect for others and respect for himself. Biography
In this memoir of schizophrenia, Jason Stuart Ratcliff describes his struggle to manhood through the firestorm of schizophrenic psychosis, his journey through an often abusive mental health system, and his ideas of the necessity of "mental illness pride" in a society that socially excludes the psychotic person. Readers will continually have to remind themselves that this is not a novel but a true story.
Autobiography of a Schizophrenic Girl by Marguerite Sechehaye Pdf
This is the astonishing memoir of a young woman called only “Renee,” whose descent into schizophrenia began at the age of five. Written with a diamond-sharp precision that lends it an eerie power, it tells the story of Renee’s long sojourn in what she calls “The Land of Enlightenment" or “The Country of Tibet” and of her gradual and painstaking return to “wonderful reality.” Renee moves in and out of hospitals, sometimes able to eat only tea and spinach, or apples and spinach, because “‘The System forbade anything else.” She regresses to a state resembling infancy, and she experiences intense despair, although she always describes her experiences with a pitiless and remarkable calm, as though she has observed herself from a great distance. And all the while she is sustained by the attention and understanding of her analyst, Marguerite Sechehaye, who has contributed an illuminating Afterword to her story. This harrowing and unforgettable work is a classic in the literature of mental illness. With a foreword by Frank Conroy.
"A Schizophrenic Will: A Story of Madness, A Story of Hope" is an inspirational autobiographical account of living with the dreaded disease of schizophrenia. His story is one of strong mind, strong body, and strong love. The journey begins with his first serious psychotic break from reality as a teenager and ends with him being a respected, published medical library Chief at the number one psychiatric research institute in the world, NYSPI, affiliated with Columbia University. One thing that makes his story a wonder to read is the sheer number of challenges he faces head-on and, ultimately, overcomes. Mr. Jiang's story is an unforgettable, uplifting personal history to be read and savored. Not only is his autobiography difficult to put down once picked up, but A Schizophrenic Will: A Story of Madness, A Story of Hope leaves the reader wanting more, after the tale is told.
The Memoir of a Schizophrenic by Karl Lorenz Willett Pdf
The Memoir of a Schizophrenic is a work of autobiographical non-fiction that delivers a powerful, moving story about the author's struggles with the devastating psychological condition of schizophrenia. It goes some way toward removing the stigma attached to mental illnesses. The author lays bare a heartbreaking journey that speaks, in its most raw form, directly to those he loves. The heart of the narrative lies in the secret strength of family, and those who take the time to read it will find this true story highly emotive and deeply touching. The story explores the darkness of a soul without hiding its light; a tale so bold and brutally honest, it is spellbinding and filled with grit. Readers will find it both encouraging and inspiring, as it is a story that communicates love, faith, hope and the message that despite annoying devilry and its mischievous energy, we can always triumph over negative thoughts.
Have you ever wondered what it's like to be a schizophrenic? To feel the despair of not being able to distinguish between reality and psychosis? In this open and raw memoir, Darren holds nothing back and reveals his challenging journey from childhood to adulthood and how he was able to finally conquer his demons. Into the Darkness is Darren Smith's harrowing journey through the life of someone diagnosed and living with schizophrenia. He openly shows us how he had to live day after day unable to tell the difference between reality and the deep psychosis that is mental illness, turning his life into a constant living nightmare. Taking us into his mind, we witness the complex nature of the disorder, the ever-present confusion, delusional thoughts, and surprising torment of the voices he hears, in this explicit and thought-provoking memoir. Schizophrenia is something that impacts many people around the world and can have serious consequences and creates darkness around all those suffering from it. Into The Darkness has been uniquely written to show you a story about a teenager slipping into the dark world of Schizophrenia. In this deeply personal book, Darren Smith has uniquely written a raw insight into his life and how he's been affected by mental illness and schizophrenia. From fighting his voices that torment him, to trying to be a better person throughout life. Smith wants to provide a first-hand account of how he dealt with the many battles, life has thrown at him. His realistic approach details his journey to live a normal life again. If you've recently been diagnosed with the illness or want to help someone who has it... This book allows you to gain a greater understanding of Schizophrenia and its many challenges. Order your copy now and read about one man's challenging journey to pursue a fulfilling life.
Early in her life, Sandra started to exhibit the symptons of paranoid schizophrenia which came as a surprise to her unsuspecting family. Her book chronicles her struggles, hospitalisations, encounters with professionals, return to school, eventual marriage and success as an artist, writer, and advocate.
A harrowing memoir from the father of a seven-year-old girl, January First is the desperate story of Michael's mission to find out what is wrong with his highly intelligent daughter. Right from when she was a newborn, January has kept her parents on their toes: as a baby she slept for only 20 minutes at a time, as a one year old she spoke in complete sentences, at two she asked about negative numbers, and by three had literally hundreds of imaginary friends. But when her brother Bodhi arrives her behaviour becomes increasingly violent, her never-ending delusions and hallucinations interspersed with paroxysms of rage that eventually force her parents to live in separate one-bedroom apartments - communicating with walkie-talkies to keep her brother safe. As her father does the rounds of child psychologists, doctors and locked hospital wards, he provides an unflinchingly honest account of parenting, as well as an indictment of the lack of care for children with severe mental illness. January First shows the passionate dedication of a father who refuses to give up on his little girl even as her behaviour becomes ever more alien. An eventual diagnosis is reached of one of the most severe cases of child-onset schizophrenia that doctors have ever seen: January is hallucinating 95 percent of the time that she is awake and potent psychiatric drugs that would level most adults barely faze her.