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 remember the day I first experienced trigeminal nerve pain all too well. It felt like a jolt of electricity coursing through my face; I had no idea what was happening. The episodes kept coming and increasing in intensity, until I was finally diagnosed with Trigeminal Neuralgia. Since then, my life has been a living …
My name is Audrey, and I was born with Foetal Alcohol Syndrome. It means that I have suffered neurological, cognitive and physical disabilities because of my mother’s alcohol use during pregnancy. The diagnosis can be difficult since the disabilities I suffer from, such as hyperactivity, problems with speech and language, learning difficulties and physical abnormalities …
My hands ache, my joints creak and my heart is heavy. I am afflicted with Osteoarthritis, an invisible but painful reminder of the passage of time. I’ve always been able-bodied and active, but I can no longer enjoy many of my favorite activities. I exercise and take my medications, but it only helps for a …
