How difficult was it to find the right doctor and would you say the mental health system is better in Georgia? Thank you for this question. In short, I've experienced two states for treatment- California and Georgia. Both offer quality care based on the diverse programs they offer (clubhouses, peer support led centers, respite centers, and more). However, finding that doctor- there ..read more

 Was there ever a time that you refused to take the meds and how did you finally decide to? Thank you asking me this question, because it's common and a great discussion. Initially, I refused medication simply because I didn't understand why? One day they started giving me pills. Without a warning, lesson, explanation, handout, or anything! Kinda like, here take this with this tiny ..read more

For many years I've struggled with symptoms of depression and fight hard to control it. Low mood can manifest in several ways. For me, depression is war on energy, motivation, hygiene, concentration, productivity, anxiety, memory, and the pain of it all. Not being able to function at the level I'm capable of. The inability to finish tasks which used to be second-hand nature, easy and simple ..read more

This morning I slept in, but that was nothing new. These days my depression wins the battles, however, I believe I can still win the war. My dogs got me up and out of bed to go outside. It was about 40 degrees- good thing they were fast at using it. I ran an errand for household supplies. Then decided to cook myself something filling- grits. The bare minimum- no eggs, sausage, nor toast, just ..read more

When feeling stuck, down, and just blah- what can you do to turn your bad day into a good day? I've had many days where my energy was low and felt down and was set on having another bad day. After dwelling on poor self-talk I might try to uplift myself. I contemplate activities to do in order to boost my energy, self-esteem and perspective on my day.     I'll discuss my personal strategies and ..read more

I've been in recovery for over 15 years and worked as a peer mentor or certified peer specialist for over 10 years. I've learned a lot on my journey of recovery and continue to take on more ways to manage my health from other people. The handful of activities I'll discuss are few practical ways to improve wellbeing.     Due to my diagnosis I must be mindful of my stress levels to help me cope ..read more

Surviving life is hard enough in itself, and living with a diagnosis is tough. However, recovery is about working on self and building coping tools to manage the brain condition. The effort into getting well after hospitalization is resiliency at its best.     I define recuperating as the process of creating comfort, building stability, and focusing on developing wellbeing. Recovering after a ..read more

The Let's Talk Project is funded by a grant from the Association for Psychological Science Fund for Teaching and Public Understanding of Psychological Science. The goal of Let's Talk is to share the expertise and experiences of BIPOC mental health researchers and providers, as well as clients living and thriving with mental health challenges.In 2008, I followed through on my sister's suggestion ..read more

This article was written by guest blogger, Adam C. He's contributed a few blog articles on the Overcoming Schizophrenia blog. His articles offer great insight on managing wellbeing and also provides supporting links and information. The following articles were also written by Adam: 8 Mental Health Tips for Living With Schizophrenia (January 18, 2023)Get through These Major Life Changes While ..read more

Lights out for at least five hours yesterday- that was my second nap. Thank God I'm getting through these dreadful issues a little better today. Stay away from the bed- I tell myself, even if I lie on the couch, it's beats being in the bed all day.     I'm grateful I had enough energy to get out of bed. I had pressing errands to run. And, my outing led me to enjoy the weather, I felt the warmth ..read more