Van Gogh Study

Van Gogh Study

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

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My Family Going to Town

My Family Going to Town

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

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Crack in My Wall

Crack in My Wall

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,

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Untitled

Untitled

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

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A Derealized Angle

A Derealized Angle

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

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Blue Sea

Blue Sea

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

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Moonlit Waterfall

Moonlit Waterfall

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,

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A Day at the Fair

A Day at the Fair

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

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Perplexed

Perplexed

I was diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia at age 18. Over the years, I’ve found that taking my medications regularly works best at managing my symptoms. Riverbend Mental Health Center is a good place to stay connected with friends and to

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