How Keeping a Journal Helps Me Manage My Schizophrenia
At times, due to my diagnosis, I have racing thoughts that if not kept in check can spiral out of control. I have at times become lost in thought ...
Lisa Guardiola has been living with schizophrenia for 17 years. Passionate about helping others with mental illness, Guardiola is a community outreach and education trainer for the Sertoma Centre and the Vice President of NAMI South Suburbs of Chicago, where she leads educational and training initiatives. She loves journaling, oil painting, and spending time with her family and cat Loki. Connect with her on Instagram and Twitter.
At times, due to my diagnosis, I have racing thoughts that if not kept in check can spiral out of control. I have at times become lost in thought ...
Being given a diagnosis of schizophrenia is a hard pill to swallow. I know firsthand how scary it is to be told that you have this disease. I was angry and mortified ...
As the holiday season begins and the year is about to come to an end, I am taking this time to reflect on holidays while living with schizophrenia ....
When I was first diagnosed with schizophrenia, I often found that it was difficult to come out of my shell and meet new people ....
My mental health is very important to me and living with schizophrenia makes it important that I’m vigilant in taking care of managing it ....
Self-care should be an important part of all our lives. Current events, work, and keeping up with everyday stress can take a toll on our well-being ....