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Stories from the journey
Honest reflections on living with schizoaffective disorder and generalized anxiety — coping techniques, ordinary days, and the slow work of getting better.
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What a psychotic episode feels like from the inside
You’re not “crazy.” You’re not “making it up.” Your brain has quietly flipped the master switch. The mailman is now a federal agent. The static…
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How Planning for the Worst Helps Me Manage Schizoaffective Disorder and Generalized Anxiety
Living with schizoaffective disorder and generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) means my brain is wired to react strongly to uncertainty. For me, the real troublemaker isn’t…
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Building Trust and Fighting the Stigma of Schizophrenia: My Personal Journey
It feels awful when no one trusts you and people treat you like a second-class citizen. I’ve known the stigma of schizophrenia for over 25…
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A Heartfelt Thank You: How My Friends and Family Carried Me Through Schizoaffective Disorder and Anxiety
Living with schizoaffective disorder and anxiety has been one of the hardest battles I’ve ever faced. There were days when the world felt like it…
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How Bad My Anxiety Got Today — And How Shelby Saved the Day (Again)
Today was one of those days that reminded me just how loud anxiety can get when life throws a wrench in the routine. I recently…
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How I Trained My Retriever Shelby as an Anxiety Service Dog: An Owner-Trained Success Story
When I first brought home my puppy Shelby, I planned to train her for competitive dog sports. As a retriever from a strong, healthy bloodline…
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