Author: peggy

I have paranoid schizophrenia and anxiety. I have had it for a little over 30 years. I do have two sons. I live on my own in the community, which helps me to be more independent. I am a very

I started getting mentally sick at a young age. I have paranoid schizophrenia. It got worse over the years, so, my mother thought Riverbend would be a good place for me. I live in a group home where I am

I am a 35-year-old with very high energy for trains, transformers, and meeting and greeting new people. I love to travel and go to the beach and lake for outdoor activities. I know my way around the television channels and

I have been diagnosed with ADHD, anxiety, anger outbursts, and bipolar disorder. I have faced many obstacles in my life like losing my father and grandfather. I use my coping skills and have support from my day treatment peers and

I was diagnosed with depression and anxiety when I was young. I have struggled with symptoms for my entire life. I am proud to say that I have been maintaining stability and living independently for several years. I enjoy coloring

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I have depression and schizophrenia. I first came to Riverbend around 15 years ago. The medicine works well but makes me very sleepy. I enjoy watching TV, shooting pool, and spending time in the sunshine. I never was an artist,

I like going to classes at Riverbend. I was diagnosed with depression and have improved since starting to take medication three years ago. I use fun activities to cope with my depression. I enjoy music, coloring, getting on the computer,

I have Autism. I also have ADHD. I am a Christian. I enjoy coming to Riverbend to learn to use my coping skills. I have been drawing ever since I was five. I took art in school when I was

I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder with hallucinations, my first major episode happened when I was 23. This has profoundly affected my life. While now on disability, I was however able to work for several years in between episodes. I