Living With Chronic Mental Illness: Recent Episodes
Bounce Back Productions
“No one ever finds life worth living—one has to make it worth living.” — Winston Churchill The Living With Chronic Mental Illness Podcast documents the story of my atypical mental illness. It’s my journey to managing chronic schizoaffective disorder. It’s the story of challenging moments, of failures, of successes, of love, of loss, and of hope. This is the story of how ignorance lost its bliss. This podcast is for anyone who is “curious,” or for those of us who are living with a chronic mental illness—that includes the caregivers (and friends and family) of anyone dealing with a chronic mental illness. You are ALL my fabulous friends.
In this episode, I discuss how I can propel myself onto the next aspect of a task, to the next task entirely, or to the bedroom to take a nap.
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Did you know that I blog and write poetry?
Go here to learn about the things that are going well for me (as someone living with chronic schizoaffective disorder).
And, go here to check out one of my poems.
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For this bonus episode, I submit to you a song I wrote. The term "Skeezer" is NOT meant to be derogatory. It's a word that a friend of mine has affectionally touted around for years (and, it seems to have stuck)! I hope the crux of the song is helpful and gives everyone hope.
The lyrics:
Full disclosure, I’m mentally ill. Don’t ask me how I do it. I just do it. I do my best each and every day.
When someone says we all have something
They’re not wrong, but there’s often layers that are troubling
It’s not a comparison game, but it is a bit more serious
To have schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, or what have you
And, act as if it’s nothing
Skeezer (And, I’ve Got the Papers to Prove It)
What on Earth can I do about it?
Well, I’ve done things that many only dream of in my situation
Taken up hobbies, where some give back and some help to express myself
Skeezer (And, I’ve Got the Papers to Prove It)
What does that mean exactly?
It means, for me, I am struggling a bit more most days
But, I try and I have hope to get through it
No matter what they say, I fight. Not always good. Not always bad.
SOLO
I take my medication I take it fast and quick
Twice a day, 10 pills, all just for this
Yes it could be worse, I could be unmedicated, and in fear all the time
Instead, I am medicated and in fear only half the time
Skeezer (And, I’ve Got the Papers to Prove It)
What on Earth can I do about it?
Well, I’ve done things that many only dream of in my situation
Taken up hobbies, where some give back and some help to express myself
Skeezer (And, I’ve Got the Papers to Prove It)
What does that mean exactly?
It means, for me, I am struggling a bit more most days
But, I try and I have hope to get through it
No matter what they say, I fight. Not always good. Not always bad.
20 years in and I’m still doing my best. Fight on. Fight on. Fight on.
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Did you know that I blog and write poetry?
Go here to learn about the things that are going well for me (as someone living with chronic schizoaffective disorder).
And, go here to check out one of my poems.
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If you have people in your life that you wish would understand serious mental illness more, please share this podcast with them.
In this episode, I discuss some of the tenants of stability and possible ways to look at it.
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Did you know that I blog and write poetry?
Go here to learn about the things that are going well for me (as someone living with chronic schizoaffective disorder).
And, go here to check out one of my poems.
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If you have people in your life that you wish would understand serious mental illness more, please share this podcast with them.
In this episode, I will talk about my journey to regularly taking psych meds, how I tolerate those meds, and whether or not I drink or use other substances with them.
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Did you know that I blog and write poetry?
Go here to learn about the things that are going well for me (as someone living with chronic schizoaffective disorder).
And, go here to check out one of my poems.
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If you have people in your life that you wish would understand serious mental illness more, please share this podcast with them.
In this episode, I talk about my use of quotes and how I use them for inspiration.
I discuss my routine and how I do what I can every day, with the goal of tiring myself out.
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Did you know that I blog and write poetry?
Go here to learn about the things that are going well for me (as someone living with chronic schizoaffective disorder).
And, go here to check out one of my poems.
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If you have people in your life that you wish would understand serious mental illness more, please share this podcast with them.
In this episode, I will talk about the therapeutic benefits of journaling and taking notes.
I discuss how difficult doing all of the above has been, and how I got better at doing these things over time.
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Did you know that I blog and write poetry?
Go here to learn about the things that are going well for me (as someone living with chronic schizoaffective disorder).
And, go here to check out one of my poems.
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If you have people in your life that you wish would understand serious mental illness more, please share this podcast with them.
These are the four things I choose to stay away from.
Full disclosure, it hasn’t been easy, but I have had to deliberately shut off all news, and stay away from all drugs and alcohol.
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Did you know that I blog and write poetry?
Go here to learn about the things that are going well for me (as someone living with chronic schizoaffective disorder).
And, go here to check out one of my poems.
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If you have people in your life that you wish would understand serious mental illness more, please share this podcast with them.
I have had a tough go of being in touch with my family, for the majority of the past five years.
It has been difficult for me. I’ve dealt with a lot of anger. I’ve had a lot paranoia. And, a considerable amount of sadness.
But today, things are on the upswing. And, I’ve reunited with most everyone who wanted to be connected, no matter the level.
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Did you know that I blog and write poetry?
Go here to learn about the things that are going well for me (as someone living with chronic schizoaffective disorder).
And, go here to check out one of my poems.
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If you have people in your life that you wish would understand serious mental illness more, please share this podcast with them.
Who or What Am I Doing this for?
The short answer. For me, for you, and in spite of my fear.
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Did you know that I blog and write poetry?
Go here to learn about the things that are going well for me (as someone living with chronic schizoaffective disorder).
And, go here to check out one of my poems.
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If you have people in your life that you wish would understand serious mental illness more, please share this podcast with them.
Today and everyday—these three things:
1. I am a work in progress.
2. I am lucky to have meds.
3. I focus on the good in my life.
You are not alone. There are a lot of people who struggle, to get along, to make sense of the world. Some people have mental health diagnoses and some do not.
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Did you know that I blog and write poetry?
Go here to learn about the things that are going well for me (as someone living with chronic schizoaffective disorder).
And, go here to check out one of my poems.
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If you have people in your life that you wish would understand serious mental illness more, please share this podcast with them.
Today’s a brand new day to work on your life and make better choices.
My name is Mike and I love to write poetry, make music, and work on my mental health podcast.
Officially, I am diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder (depressive type), and I see a psychiatrist and take several medications, both of which help me to have a life.
I am married. My wife and I live a quiet existence, and enjoy spending time with our three dogs.
Regarding my mental health podcast, I discuss ways in which I am coping from day to day and week to week. Each episode is approximately 5 minutes long, and the podcast is called, “Living with Chronic Mental Illness.”
As far as making music goes, I write full-fledged songs. I do this periodically. I write lyrics, sing them, and create backing tracks.
I am sharing this bit of information about myself, with the hopes that my story is helpful to someone, somewhere.
So, please subscribe to and share “Living with Chronic Mental Illness,” which is available on Apple, Spotify, and wherever you get your podcasts.
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Did you know that I blog and write poetry?
Go here to learn about the things that are going well for me (as someone living with chronic schizoaffective disorder).
And, go here to check out one of my poems.
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If you have people in your life that you wish would understand serious mental illness more, please share this podcast with them.
May is Mental Health Month and I want to share another update on me.
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Did you know that I blog and write poetry?
Go here to learn about the things that are going well for me (as someone living with chronic schizoaffective disorder).
And, go here to check out one of my poems.
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A special thanks to Mike Edward from Bounce Back Productions. He is the host of this podcast, does all of the show’s editing, and the music is featured by him as well!
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If you have people in your life that you wish would understand serious mental illness more, please share this podcast with them.
To download these affirmations to your computer, please go here.
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"Today, I accept that things are the way they are, and I will do my best to manage them.
I am proud of myself for realizing that life is difficult, but having peace of mind is within my reach.
I know who I am, and I am capable of good things.
I am a goal setter, and I can work through many of my life’s challenges.
The past is the past, and I have surrendered my cynicism, and will now focus my efforts on the present and in being more positive.
My hard work will make me more resilient. My hard work will make me more capable. My hard work will make me more proud of who I am, and of what I’ve set out to do.
I am working on my energy levels, and make no mistake about it, I can and do feel those emotions that help me to do the best I can in my life.
I am worthy. And, I surround myself with people who appreciate me, my value, and my friendship. And, who support me unconditionally.
Today, I will take on the world, my world, by taking life, my life one step at a time."
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Send me a VOICE MESSAGE at https://www.speakpipe.com/ChronicMIPod
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To get more out of The Living With Chronic Mental Illness Podcast, go to https://linktr.ee/ChronicMIPod
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Did you know that I blog and write poetry?
Go here to learn about the things that are going well for me (as someone living with chronic schizoaffective disorder).
And, go here to check out one of my poems.
—————
A special thanks to Mike Edward from Bounce Back Productions. He is the host of this podcast, does all of the show’s editing, and the music is featured by him as well!
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If you have people in your life that you wish would understand serious mental illness more, please share this podcast with them.
In this episode, I talk about doing some of the things that every day people do. With the understanding, that I sometimes talk about things in a utopian fashion - which is not most people's reality (mine included) with schizoaffective disorder.
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To get more out of The Living With Chronic Mental Illness Podcast, go to https://linktr.ee/ChronicMIPod
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Did you know that I blog and write poetry?
Go here to learn about the things that are going well for me (as someone living with chronic schizoaffective disorder).
And, go here to check out one of my poems.
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A special thanks to Mike Edward from Bounce Back Productions. He is the host of this podcast, does all of the show’s editing, and the music is featured by him as well!
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Of Note: I recently renumbered the episodes for The Living with Chronic Mental Illness podcast, to allow for sequential numbering moving forward. Most references made to episode numbers prior to March 27, 2023 are inaccurate.
In today's episode, I talk about my current struggles, plus both my positive and negative symptoms.
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To get more out of The Living With Chronic Mental Illness Podcast, go to https://linktr.ee/ChronicMIPod
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Did you know that I blog and write poetry?
Go here to learn about the things that are going well for me (as someone living with chronic schizoaffective disorder).
And, go here to check out one of my poems.
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A special thanks to Mike Edward from Bounce Back Productions. He is the host of this podcast, does all of the show’s editing, and the music is featured by him as well!
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Of Note: I recently renumbered the episodes for The Living with Chronic Mental Illness podcast, to allow for sequential numbering moving forward. Most references made to episode numbers prior to March 27, 2023 are inaccurate.
This is a special episode, involving this season's theme of "Rethinking Resilience."
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Did you know that I blog and write poetry?
Go here to learn about the things that are going well for me (as someone living with chronic schizoaffective disorder).
And, go here to check out one of my poems.
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A special thanks to Mike Edward from Bounce Back Productions. He is the host of this podcast, does all of the show’s editing, and the music is featured by him as well!
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Of Note: I recently renumbered the episodes for The Living with Chronic Mental Illness podcast, to allow for sequential numbering moving forward. Most references made to episode numbers prior to March 27, 2023 are inaccurate.
In this episode, I share what overdoing things during the day, does to me.
I further tackle the Spoon Theory (as discussed in episode #18).
I ask, what’s more important in a day? To wisely wear yourself out, or to count spoons? Or, something in between?
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To get more out of The Living With Chronic Mental Illness Podcast, go to https://linktr.ee/ChronicMIPod
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Did you know that I blog and write poetry?
Go here to learn about the things that are going well for me (as someone living with chronic schizoaffective disorder).
And, go here to check out one of my poems.
—————
A special thanks to Mike Edward from Bounce Back Productions. He is the host of this podcast, does all of the show’s editing, and the music is featured by him as well!
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Of Note: I recently renumbered the episodes for The Living with Chronic Mental Illness podcast, to allow for sequential numbering moving forward. Most references made to episode numbers prior to March 27, 2023 are inaccurate.
In this episode, I tackle the notion of growth and recovery.
What does recovery mean? And, how do you get there (if there is such a place to get to)? And, what does growth mean in relation to mental health?
That and welcome back for a new season and for today’s episode—Episode #21—Why I prefer growth over recovery.
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To get more out of The Living With Chronic Mental Illness Podcast, go to https://linktr.ee/ChronicMIPod
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Did you know that I blog and write poetry?
Go here to learn about the things that are going well for me (as someone living with chronic schizoaffective disorder).
And, go here to check out one of my poems.
—————
A special thanks to Mike Edward from Bounce Back Productions. He is the host of this podcast, does all of the show’s editing, and the music is featured by him as well!
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Of Note: I recently renumbered the episodes for The Living with Chronic Mental Illness podcast, to allow for sequential numbering moving forward. Most references made to episode numbers prior to March 27, 2023 are inaccurate.
In today's special episode, I talk about the podcast and what I’ve learned, the direction I want things to be going, and I offer a preview of upcoming ideas.
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And, please FOLLOW me on Twitter!
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To get more out of The Living With Chronic Mental Illness Podcast, go to https://linktr.ee/ChronicMIPod
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Did you know that I blog and write poetry?
Go here to learn about the things that are going well for me (as someone living with chronic schizoaffective disorder).
And, go here to check out one of my poems.
—————
A special thanks to Mike Edward from Bounce Back Productions. He is the host of this podcast, does all of the show’s editing, and the music is featured by him as well!
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Of Note: I recently renumbered the episodes for The Living with Chronic Mental Illness podcast, to allow for sequential numbering moving forward. Most references made to episode numbers prior to March 27, 2023 are inaccurate.
In this episode, I talk about the messiness of life—how everything is just so chaotic at times.
And, I ask the question, “What does it take to be calm and relaxed, when all your brain wants to do is be uptight and anxious?”
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To get more out of The Living With Chronic Mental Illness Podcast, go to https://linktr.ee/ChronicMIPod
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Did you know that I blog and write poetry?
Go here to learn about the things that are going well for me (as someone living with chronic schizoaffective disorder).
And, go here to check out one of my poems.
—————
A special thanks to Mike Edward from Bounce Back Productions. He is the host of this podcast, does all of the show’s editing, and the music is featured by him as well!
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Of Note: I recently renumbered the episodes for The Living with Chronic Mental Illness podcast, to allow for sequential numbering moving forward. Most references made to episode numbers prior to March 27, 2023 are inaccurate.
What is there to say about courage?
Specifically, the handling of fear by being courageous?
Well, for me, there is a lot to say!
I’m probably as far along in life as I am, primarily due to me facing my fears, which is part an act of rebellion and part being courageous.
In this episode, I tackle the specifics of what facing your fears can do for you!
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And, please FOLLOW me on Twitter!
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To get more out of The Living With Chronic Mental Illness Podcast, go to https://linktr.ee/ChronicMIPod
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Did you know that I blog and write poetry?
Go here to learn about the things that are going well for me (as someone living with chronic schizoaffective disorder).
And, go here to check out one of my poems.
—————
A special thanks to Mike Edward from Bounce Back Productions. He is the host of this podcast, does all of the show’s editing, and the music is featured by him as well!
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Of Note: I recently renumbered the episodes for The Living with Chronic Mental Illness podcast, to allow for sequential numbering moving forward. Most references made to episode numbers prior to March 27, 2023 are inaccurate.
In this episode, I tackle what life is like for me, more often than I care to admit.
In true, honest-to-goodness, raw fashion, I share with you a bit about what life is like “when I can’t.”
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Send me a VOICE MESSAGE at https://www.speakpipe.com/ChronicMIPod
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Please consider leaving a review where you get your podcasts! A 5 star review (if you like it) helps others to find this podcast, and helps me to provide better content.
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And, please FOLLOW me on Twitter!
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To get more out of The Living With Chronic Mental Illness Podcast, go to https://linktr.ee/ChronicMIPod
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Did you know that I blog and write poetry?
Go here to learn about the things that are going well for me (as someone living with chronic schizoaffective disorder).
And, go here to check out one of my poems.
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A special thanks to Mike Edward from Bounce Back Productions. He is the host of this podcast, does all of the show’s editing, and the music is featured by him as well!
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Of Note: I recently renumbered the episodes for The Living with Chronic Mental Illness podcast, to allow for sequential numbering moving forward. Most references made to episode numbers prior to March 27, 2023 are inaccurate.
It’s important to know how to work through the things that set you off.
In this episode, I tackle what it means to work through triggers (and how if you don’t), things can seem to just keep bothering you.
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Did you know that I blog and write poetry?
Go here to learn about the things that are going well for me (as someone living with chronic schizoaffective disorder).
And, go here to check out one of my poems.
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A special thanks to Mike Edward from Bounce Back Productions. He is the host of this podcast, does all of the show’s editing, and the music is featured by him as well!
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Of Note: I recently renumbered the episodes for The Living with Chronic Mental Illness podcast, to allow for sequential numbering moving forward. Most references made to episode numbers prior to March 27, 2023 are inaccurate.
Last week I spoke about “When I can’t,” and so, it is fitting that this week, I speak about “When I can.”
In this episode, I tackle the moments and situations in which I am able to do things and get stuff done.
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Did you know that I blog and write poetry?
Go here to learn about the things that are going well for me (as someone living with chronic schizoaffective disorder).
And, go here to check out one of my poems.
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A special thanks to Mike Edward from Bounce Back Productions. He is the host of this podcast, does all of the show’s editing, and the music is featured by him as well!
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Of Note: I recently renumbered the episodes for The Living with Chronic Mental Illness podcast, to allow for sequential numbering moving forward. Most references made to episode numbers prior to March 27, 2023 are inaccurate.
In this episode, I tackle the importance of letting people know where you stand by being assertive in your communication.
Not at all to be confused with being aggressive, being assertive is a valuable skill that can be learned—if you don’t already know it.
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Did you know that I blog and write poetry?
Go here to learn about the things that are going well for me (as someone living with chronic schizoaffective disorder).
And, go here to check out one of my poems.
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A special thanks to Mike Edward from Bounce Back Productions. He is the host of this podcast, does all of the show’s editing, and the music is featured by him as well!
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Of Note: I recently renumbered the episodes for The Living with Chronic Mental Illness podcast, to allow for sequential numbering moving forward. Most references made to episode numbers prior to March 27, 2023 are inaccurate.
In today's special episode, I am featuring some of my favorite blog posts. This is my longest episode yet! As always, thank you for listening!!
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Did you know that I blog and write poetry?
Go here to learn about the things that are going well for me (as someone living with chronic schizoaffective disorder).
And, go here to check out one of my poems.
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A special thanks to Mike Edward from Bounce Back Productions. He is the host of this podcast, does all of the show’s editing, and the music is featured by him as well!
Over time, I began taking steps to know my personal history.
I’ve gotten organized and have realized the benefits of doing so.
In this episode, I reiterate the importance of list making, which alleviates the need to remember everything about, well everything!
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Did you know that I blog and write poetry?
Go here to learn about the things that are going well for me (as someone living with chronic schizoaffective disorder).
And, go here to check out one of my poems.
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A special thanks to Mike Edward from Bounce Back Productions. He is the host of this podcast, does all of the show’s editing, and the music is featured by him as well!
What is one of the most important things you can do for yourself in spite of any fear that may hold you back?
To me, that’s an easy one—to have a grounded belief system.
In this episode, I take on the challenge of carving out my beliefs (once again, as the case is)—an exercise I engage in periodically, to stay fresh on how I feel.
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Did you know that I blog and write poetry?
Go here to learn about the things that are going well for me (as someone living with chronic schizoaffective disorder).
And, go here to check out one of my poems.
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A special thanks to Mike Edward from Bounce Back Productions. He is the host of this podcast, does all of the show’s editing, and the music is featured by him as well!
Many of us have thought about why we’re here, but not all of us care to venture into the why’s of human existence.
And, that is perfectly fine!
A better question, to me—as someone managing chronic mental illness, is “What is MY WHY for staying alive?”
In this episode, I tackle MY WHY.
And, I learn a thing or two about how important it is to flesh out the reasoning of why I want to be here.
Not only does it just make sense (now that I’ve broached the subject), but I feel it’s supremely helpful to know what makes us tick in this way.
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Did you know that I blog and write poetry?
Go here to learn about the things that are going well for me (as someone living with chronic schizoaffective disorder).
And, go here to check out one of my poems.
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A special thanks to Mike Edward from Bounce Back Productions. He is the host of this podcast, does all of the show’s editing, and the music is featured by him as well!
In this episode, I tackle what it means to aim for personal growth, in all that you do.
Or, in a lot of what you do, which makes more sense to me, in the scheme of life and all of its complexity.
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Did you know that I blog and write poetry?
Go here to learn about the things that are going well for me (as someone living with chronic schizoaffective disorder).
And, go here to check out one of my poems.
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A special thanks to Mike Edward from Bounce Back Productions. He is the host of this podcast, does all of the show’s editing, and the music is featured by him as well!
Season 2 is coming November 7!
“This is the story of how ignorance lost its bliss."
What does that mean?
Well, the old saying is ‘ignorance is bliss,’ but is it really?
I’ll get to that in Season 2, but for now…
There is a case to be made for getting treatment for one’s symptoms or complaints. And, not pushing them aside for another day.
For a lot of people, that’s easier said than done. So, we self-medicate, we isolate, we do everything within our power to maintain the status quo.
In Season 2, we will discuss "Self-knowledge."
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Did you know that I blog and write poetry?
Go here to learn about the things that are going well for me (as someone living with chronic schizoaffective disorder).
And, go here to check out one of my poems.
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A special thanks to Mike Edward from Bounce Back Productions. He is the host of this podcast, does all of the show’s editing, and the music is featured by him as well!
What constitutes a family? How about a family of your own?
For me, family can mean a variety of things. And, a family of your own is no different.
In this episode, I thought I’d talk about my family and what they look like, how they get along with one another, they’re smell (why not?), and what they mean to me.
Yes, my family largely consists of dogs.
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Did you know that I blog and write poetry?
Go here to learn about the things that are going well for me (as someone living with chronic schizoaffective disorder).
And, go here to check out one of my poems.
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A special thanks to Mike Edward from Bounce Back Productions. He is the host of this podcast, does all of the show’s editing, and the music is featured by him as well!
In this episode, I tackle contentment, its close relative—peace, and what exactly the two mean to me.
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Did you know that I blog and write poetry?
Go here to learn about the things that are going well for me (as someone living with chronic schizoaffective disorder).
And, go here to check out one of my poems.
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A special thanks to Mike Edward from Bounce Back Productions. He is the host of this podcast, does all of the show’s editing, and the music is featured by him as well!
Some people want to be in a relationship while some do not.
In this episode, I tackle what kinds of things I think about in my relationship (and btw, I’m mainly referring to intimate relationships in this episode).
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Did you know that I blog and share my poetry too?
Go here to learn about the things that are going well for me, as someone living with schizoaffective disorder.
Also, here is one of my poems.
Thanks and have a thought-provoking day!
Living alone can be a blast, or it can be a hindrance, or maybe a bit of both.
It’s what you do with whatever living situation you have, that makes the difference.
In this episode, I tackle the ideas of living alone and of being single, and share a bit about my experiences in these realms.
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Happy International Podcast Day (September 30)!
There’s a lot of talk about recovery in today’s society. What is recovery? What does it mean to recover? What are relapses? And, how is treatment a privilege?
To be fair, I don’t know that recovery is possible by most people’s definitions (or without treatment if we’re getting down to it), so I will just focus on what I personally can do for “growth.”
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In this episode, I take on abstract and philosophical thought—Some ideas as they (loosely) pertain to obesity.
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It’s tough being a kid—any kid!
And, a lot is going on with kids at each stage of their development.
In this episode, I talk about what it was like for me as a depressed and anxious adolescent.
I was the youngster who frowned and worried a lot, which doesn’t signify the end of the world, but it should have been a red flag!
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There is nothing more gratifying than being a part of the kind of relationship where both parties contribute.
However, there are few things more difficult for many individuals with a chronic mental illness than starting and maintaining a connection with someone—and having that be a healthy connection.
Things like a lack of time, resources, insight, vulnerability, and other life issues are often the causes of failed relationships for many—let alone someone battling a chronic mental illness.
So, where does that leave those of us managing our chronic mental illness (with the constraints so many of us seem to face)?
In this episode, I tackle how I’ve made progress in my relationships—all kinds of them—and where the ones that I’ve maintained are at today!
I address what it means to be that person who generally needs the help—and getting the help—without leaning too much on my personal relationships!
I share how I won over the kind of people I’ve always wanted in my life, and what each friend I’ve made (and decidedly kept), means to me.
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In this episode, I tackle what it means to be human—having integrity, having empathy, and being of service to others.
That’s my definition of being human.
What’s yours?
And, while I’m at it, what kinds of things would you like to know or hear about in this podcast?
Send me a voice message or email me.
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In this episode, I take on the problem of drinking, and not knowing who is and who isn’t going to emerge an alcoholic.
So much of drinking, from my perspective, is self-medication.
And, we have an alcohol problem in high schools, on college campuses, and in the homes of too many adults, here in the United States.
My country’s drinking problem makes it difficult to tell who is fine, who isn’t fine, and who will be fine.
So, for me, getting help is the key—but, you’ve got to identify who needs the help—not to mention, who wants it; and what are they prepared to do in order to succeed.
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Teenagers. Those unique and oftentimes awkward creatures that seem to have all the experience, and know infinitely more than everyone else.
In this episode, I tackle those awkward teenage years of mine, whereby I had all the answers to most of life’s problems.
NOTE: Bullying will never be okay no matter what the situation! And, my experience with bullying is more than likely NOT the same as the next person’s. So, please understand that I know this, and that again, bullying is never okay!
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“No one ever finds life worth living—one has to make it worth living.” — Winston Churchill
Season 1 coming Weekly in September 2022 to Apple, Google, Spotify, YouTube, and wherever you get your podcasts.
The Living With Chronic Mental Illness Podcast documents the story of my atypical mental illness. It’s my journey to managing chronic schizoaffective disorder. It’s the story of challenging moments, of failures, of successes, of love, of loss, and of hope. This is the story of how ignorance lost its bliss.
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