As I sit in my small apartment, I am overwhelmed with the thought of being a victim of Parkinson’s Disease. I always had a sneaking suspicion that I would get it; it’s not just my extreme paranoia— it’s the way the disease runs in my family. My Grandfather was one of its earliest victims and …
I am a patient with a diagnosis of schizophrenia. I’ve been living with this illness for most of my life, ever since I was a young child. I have endured numerous episodes of extreme psychosis, as well as everyday reminders of this debilitating disorder. The medication has helped, but the emotional and psychological toll of …
I lay in my bed, my covers pulled up tight around my neck, trying to shut out the world. I sighed, my depression suffocating me as I tried to think of a way out. My thoughts raced, my heart raced and all I could do was cry. I had been in this state of despair …
It all began when I was in my mid-twenties. I was a budding young artist and had achieved some success in my career, but inside I was struggling. I was plagued by hallucinations and delusions and constantly felt overwhelmed. I was finally diagnosed with Psychosis and my life changed drastically. At first, I was scared …
My name is Lily and I have been living with Schizophrenia for the past 10 years. It all began with me hearing a voice one day, when I was out for a walk. At first I thought I was just hearing things, perhaps from the radio or tv nearby, but then the voice just wouldn’t …
I used to be your typical teenager, but my life changed drastically when I was diagnosed with bulimia. I had no idea what it was, so I turned to the internet for answers. Bulimia is an eating disorder, characterized by episodes of binge-eating and then purging. I wanted to deny it, but deep down, I …
