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I was not planning on posting this until I started to realize how greatly my mental health was being affected by everything that is going on. If you look at my previous comments and posts, you will know that I have said there are five basic items that have helped my mental health.  There areContinue reading “Five Main Things”

Remember before starting any fitness program or different fitness regimen, always consult with a professional.  Running has made a complete difference in my life and my recovery.  I do not know how anyone can go through life without working out, I know that is a bold statement, but with stress, and basically life, I don’tContinue reading “#running”

I wanted to post a little bit about what is going on in the world now.  It’s scary, yes.  It is unknown, yes.  It is overwhelming, yes.  However, I was telling someone the other day, this might actually bring the world a little bit closer, at least that is what I am hoping for. WithContinue reading “with everything going on in the world…”

One thing I have learned with mental illness, and with basically everything in life, is that there are so many different opinions on how to recover and live your life, and so many different avenues to take.  I’ve read many books on self help and they all have great advice, however those are all differentContinue reading “i may be right, but so are you”

However, the city that never sleeps may sleep, a few years ago I went for a run early in the morning in New York, and it was pretty quiet, maybe a few people walking, it was pretty early, but I think people were sleeping😊 Along with my schizophrenia, I have anxiety.  I have anxiety aroundContinue reading “my first trip to the city that never sleeps…”

I wanted to make this blog post a letter to my family. To my mom and dad, without your support I don’t think I would have made it through this.  That is why I always fight for everyone experiencing a mental illness to have support, whether natural or unnatural. I would not have attended one appointmentContinue reading “a letter to my family”

I speak openly about my mental illness, however because of the stigma people are scared to speak up, and I completely understand why.  When I tell people I have schizophrenia, they think I am this major crazy unstable insane person who can’t keep a sentence together, and right there in that moment they think IContinue reading “oh yes, I have schizophrenia”

People ask me all the time, are you married?  I reply with, no I am not. Then they wonder why I am not married?  It’s my second absolute favourite question.  Sometimes I laugh when people ask me that question, and I respond with, most people who are married tell me to remain single, even myContinue reading “love me”

I love the body positivity movement and have been doing well not counting calories and not weighing myself every day.  I do believe as long as you are healthy that is all that matters, you should love and respect yourself and your body at all times no matter what.  What I have been saying forContinue reading “happy healthy and mad”

I love running!  This morning I ran 4.5K and loved it! Exercise is the number one thing that has made a difference in my life.  I recommend working out if you have a mental illness, just remember to check with your doctor or health professional before starting anything.  I mostly run, I do swim andContinue reading “i love running!”