Author: peggy

I’ve been diagnosed with schizophrenia, and I’m proud to say I’m a veteran who receives services through the VA. I’m also proud of the fact that I live independently and have been able to maintain stability.  Drawing helps me calm

I have Marfan’s Syndrome and paranoid schizophrenia. Marfan’s is why I’m taller than most people and why I metabolize food and medication quickly. I deal with a lot of symptoms from both conditions, but I’m grateful for the support I

I’ve faced a lot of obstacles in life. My parents divorced when I was younger, and we moved around a lot. That made it hard to keep old friends and make new ones. The biggest challenge has been living with

My name is Rebecca, and I’ve been diagnosed with bipolar disorder. I’ve faced a lot of challenges, including a time when I was homeless. But with support and treatment, I’ve been stable on medications for the past ten years.  Now

I’ve faced many challenges due to my diagnoses of Pervasive Developmental Disorder and ADHD. I’ve struggled with outbursts and anger, but I’ve worked hard to maintain recovery and independence through day treatment and by staying consistent with my medications.  I

I’ve always tried to be kind to others, no matter what they’ve been through—or what I was going through myself. I’ve been sober for three and a half years now. I love life, and I’m so thankful for this second

I live with depression, anxiety, and PTSD, and I’ve been struggling with mental illness since I was a child. Recently, I got back into day treatment, and the medications I’m on now have really helped me feel more stable.  Art

My name is Clark. When I was 21, I overdosed on LSD, and since then I’ve spent time in various mental health facilities. It’s been a tough journey, but things are getting better. Abilify has made a huge difference for

My name is Jackie, and I’ve faced a lot of obstacles in my life. I now understand that I have bipolar disorder, and I’ve worked hard on my recovery. I continue to attend Day Treatment and get the help I

I was the captain of my high school football team and was planning to play in college. After graduation, everything changed. My friends all went their own ways, and I felt really alone. I started having symptoms and was diagnosed