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Last Post By: Tatler ON: Sat Feb 20, 2010 5:25 pm
Topic By: Tatler ON: Sat Feb 20, 2010 5:25 pm
Just wondering how many readers you have? How popular is the magazine?.

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Last Post By: Tatler ON: Sat Feb 20, 2010 5:12 pm
Topic By: Tatler ON: Sat Feb 20, 2010 5:12 pm
Great idea...I'm watching the cash at the moment, although I'm in the UK.

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Last Post By: Tatler ON: Sat Feb 20, 2010 5:12 pm
Topic By: Confute ON: Sat Feb 20, 2010 5:09 pm
I haven't read it, but I was just wondering whether you plan to purchase it or check it out from a library. I just checked online, and the two public libraries nearest to me both have it available. A free read is always nice.

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Last Post By: Tatler ON: Sat Feb 20, 2010 5:12 pm
Topic By: Tatler ON: Sat Feb 20, 2010 5:02 pm
Hi I'm thinking of getting Torreys book , "The Insanity offence".The reviews on amazon seem to reflect an on going debate about treatment in the community.Just wondering If you think it's worth reading?

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Last Post By: Tatler ON: Sat Feb 20, 2010 4:57 pm
Topic By: Tatler ON: Sat Feb 20, 2010 4:57 pm
I wish I could still run, I used to do mountain marathons and triathlons but now have a fractured spine that won't heal.I stopped running about six years ago.But now you mention it I have been on runs during an episode and been battered with voices whilst running. I can still ride a few miles on my mountain bike on a local country path which I intend to take up again when the weather gets better.

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Last Post By: bsalera ON: Sat Feb 06, 2010 10:19 pm
Topic By: bsalera ON: Sat Feb 06, 2010 10:19 pm
Dentists feel the economic downturn. My dental insurance is 35 amonth, cleanings at no cost and fillings 50% There are dentist that will take the 50%, that way you get quality work without a timeconsuming clinic or student. I hope these hints help someone.

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Last Post By: bsalera ON: Sat Feb 06, 2010 9:39 pm
Topic By: bsalera ON: Sat Feb 06, 2010 9:39 pm
I got an attourney, did some funding homework, and am happy to say I am moving! If your situation is so that you can handle an apt. but your income is only disability please go see a legal aide attourney, Ask questions of funding to the leasing agent and you are in This has been an awnsered 3 year prayer. Betty

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Last Post By: scott2828 ON: Fri Jan 29, 2010 6:10 pm
Topic By: scott2828 ON: Fri Jan 29, 2010 6:10 pm
Bill,

I met you a few years back when you gave a speech in my hometown on Vancouver Island.Although I came to this with a preconcievved notion I was delighted with your openness.You suggested that I contact you to be part of your monthly person of interest.I thought about it but declined as there are many preconcieved notions about people with this illness.I am a professional now and felt it would hinder my ability to offer my services.This illness as I was brought up to discover it based on the adrenochrome theory which can be offset with optimum doses of niacin or niacidemide.This is the bases of the treatment but the illimination of all refined sugers and dairy products also comes into play.
I was very fortunate in being able to see Dr.Abram Hoffer in the early stage of my illness as this is one of the key elements to sucessful treatment.There is a 90% chance of full recovery if treated in the first year and it drops to 50% after 5 years.Most of the information can be found in orthomed.og.
Thanks again for your continued efforts in eliminating the stigma associated with this illness.

Regards,

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Last Post By: Tatler ON: Sat Feb 20, 2010 4:57 pm
Topic By: runner ON: Mon Jan 18, 2010 10:33 am
I was diagnosed with Schizophrenia last year and the voices never seem to leave. I run (a lot) and running is the only real thing that helps as of now. Does anyone else experience this with excercise? I am also running to raise money for NAMI and awareness that we can do things too. My Marathon is in June in California. Thank you.

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Last Post By: Confute ON: Wed Nov 25, 2009 11:06 pm
Topic By: Confute ON: Wed Nov 25, 2009 11:06 pm
Exactly. I'm in vocational rehabilitation, and one of the things they teach is that the problem lies with the unfair person. Sure, it's not pleasant to be treated unfairly, but the unfair behavior actually says something about the unfair person, not you.

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Last Post By: Confute ON: Wed Nov 25, 2009 11:06 pm
Topic By: bsalera ON: Wed Nov 25, 2009 9:00 pm
dealing with an illness or dealing inlife w/o one we all feel in one way or another that some haven't been fair to us. I just got some good advice Heal from it, let it go. Make the decision to go on with your life.
We know by noe life isn't fair and some people wont be. Lets let them deal with that problem and make the decision to be happy.

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Last Post By: bsalera ON: Mon Nov 23, 2009 6:57 pm
Topic By: bsalera ON: Mon Nov 23, 2009 6:57 pm
Ive tried all three.At this time a confidential telephone prayer line caled Unity is helpful. Frankly they may be relious bases but some are so good at it its like positive worldly encouaging l on l counseling They have supported me in times of deep delions with common sense, kindness, and encouagement. More than I have found in orgaized church settings. which is a shame . but they are a resouce somtimes better than a counselor. I like the fact they dont push any specific religion . They make sure no one is left out.

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Last Post By: bsalera ON: Sat Nov 21, 2009 6:34 pm
Topic By: bsalera ON: Sat Nov 21, 2009 6:34 pm
If sz causes 2.6 billion ayear in the U.S. Why not put that money into research so people could stay stable and work. I approached a Repulican and got Dr. and Patient retoric. Why not try the democtats?

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Last Post By: bsalera ON: Thu Nov 19, 2009 9:49 pm
Topic By: bsalera ON: Thu Nov 19, 2009 9:49 pm
We need more reseach in medicine thats tolerable.

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Last Post By: bsalera ON: Thu Nov 19, 2009 9:49 pm
Topic By: bsalera ON: Thu Nov 19, 2009 9:25 pm
Before economic changes are made , it seems those well enough to speak for others need too. Cancer is an "accepted disease". Why should we be "cited" for somthing not of our making? We have a debt to those less fornuate in their stage of illness. 1. take your meds 2. seek additional help out-patient first 3. "put it out there" to let people know this hidden illness exists and is costing.

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Last Post By: bsalera ON: Wed Nov 18, 2009 1:47 pm
Topic By: bsalera ON: Wed Nov 18, 2009 1:47 pm
Drs. have different opinions but anxiety can be caused by mood swings and handled with anxiety medicine . I am open to a mood stabilizer to handle mood swings on my next visit with my Dr. Being at a differernt place in my illness and a better frame of mind they could help. Like others its not wanted to be on anymore medication than needed, but ifit helps why fight it?

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Last Post By: bsalera ON: Sun Nov 15, 2009 11:21 am
Topic By: bsalera ON: Sun Nov 15, 2009 11:21 am
problem addressed. Im aware at the speed the illness can take. Good nights sleep. Confusion gone. Appt. soon . Too much on my plate. I'm going to take advantage of friends, church . And see my Lady DR. and Cool, It. which is difficult for me!

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Last Post By: Confute ON: Sat Nov 14, 2009 7:11 pm
Topic By: Confute ON: Sat Nov 14, 2009 7:11 pm
Can you see your doctor sooner than after Christmas? You shouldn't have to endure symptoms without a change in treatment.

I take 10 mg of Abilify daily, but nothing else. Everyone is different, of course. I did try Geodon at one point, but it did nothing for my symptoms and I was extremely sedated. I slept 20 hours the first day and 18 the next. I'm an extreme lightweight. Most people wouldn't be as sedated as I was.

Anyhow, I would call the doctor's office and tell them you're having symptoms. I started out in outpatient treatment for schizophrenia, and one Friday I had an appointment scheduled for the following Monday. I ended up in the hospital that same Friday. It doesn't sound like your symptoms are as severe as that, but your doctor should see you sooner than after Christmas.

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Last Post By: Confute ON: Sat Nov 14, 2009 7:11 pm
Topic By: bsalera ON: Sat Nov 14, 2009 3:11 pm
I'm very complient, no drugs or alcohol, motivated. I can't take or tolerate an increase in abilify. Haldol is
a bad word with me. Out of curiosity , this drug , geodon? Sounds too sedating. Does anyone take abilify with a little somthing else to control symptoms. I love my new intlect on Abilify. Before I address my Dr. after xmas. I wanted some info. If necessay I will learn some type of mind controlexercise to counterate these mini- episodes. Any ADvice? DRs see but we live it.

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Last Post By: bsalera ON: Fri Nov 13, 2009 6:21 pm
Topic By: bsalera ON: Fri Nov 13, 2009 6:21 pm
I believe its a human element to feel alone at times no matter whether you have an illness or not. New beginnings are scary. New doors are opening that I thought were closed forever. Family. career. or just plain happiness. Being successful in life is a career. I knoe people sucessful and so sad. I know people twith money that need a drink to enjoy a joke. I know peple less fornuate than me that laugh all the time.
Isnt' life funny? Im ok tonight with my deep thiughts. I'm going to have a ball Thanksgiving. It makrkees quite a change in my progression inthe last 2 years. How far Ive come. Thank you God.