Author: peggy

I have had both mental and physical problems all my life. I am diagnosed with schizophrenia and have symptoms every day. I live in a group home that helps me be compliant with my medications and work on daily living

I like drawing pictures. It’s fun to draw and it makes me happy. Tim People Outside Playing in the Rain NFS Is this one your favorite? Cast your vote for the Best in Show: https://forms.gle/oCBGKi6Rv2eS2YYb9

I don’t consider myself an artist. I became interested in art when a friend of mine needed an assistant for her art class and I became interested in painting myself. When I am trying to be creative it stills my

I come to Riverbend to learn about my illness. I have schizophrenia. I was diagnosed in 1988. I enjoy learning about my symptoms. I can think of more positive thoughts since coming to Riverbend. I can make better decisions, take

I was diagnosed with depression back in my early 20s and later it was changed to paranoid schizophrenia. I’ve been in and out of the hospital a lot over the years. Staying active at Riverbend Mental Health Center, watching TV,

What I love about drawing is cars. The different things you can do to a car to make it look different. I like sports cars. I enjoy the colors of cars especially when they shine like the sun and how

I experience disorganized thought and erratic affect. This did not deter me, maybe enhanced my path to better mindfulness and the most flawless self-induced coping strategies. I was always drawn to sensory absorption, but it was probably intrusive thoughts breaking

I was diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder in 2003 and have been attending Riverbend ever since. I have learned coping skills, the importance of taking medications, and developed a strong support system with friends and peers. I have served on the

I’ve been struggling with a mental illness since I was 18 years old. I’ve had a lot of anxiety resulting in chest pains and anxiety attacks in the past. Since I have been dealing with my life on my own,

I like to be called: Artist. I attend The Montgomery ARC Burgess Center. I have a diagnosis of intellectual disability. My disability does not refrain me from doing the thing I love most and that is art. I enjoy expressing