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- “The Overlife” is on Kindle
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In this short podcast chapter we announce the appearance of "The Overlife, A Tale Of Schizophrenia" as a Kindle book on amazon.com
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6 min - Avoiding Over-Sharing
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In this chapter, we discuss the problem of over-sharing during a paranoid episode.
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Pastime With Good Company, composed by King Henry VIII, played by The Chestnut Brass Company
11 min - Keeping A Mental Health Diary
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In this chapter, we encourage consumers of mental health to keep a mental health diary and a diary about the other aspects of their life.
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Pastime With Good Company, composed by King Henry VIII, played by The Chestnut Brass Company
12 min - Schizophrenia is not Dissociative Identity Disorder (D.I.D.)
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This chapter discusses the difference between paranoid schizophrenia and dissociative identity disorder (D.I.D.). We briefly comment on the movie "The Three Faces of Eve (1957)" starring Joanne Woodward, the movie "A Beautiful Mind" by screenwriter Akiva Goldsman from a biography of John Nash by Sylvia Nassau, and the Apple TV series "The Crowded Room" also by screenwriter Akiva Goldsman from a non-fiction book by Daniel Keyes called "The Minds Of Billy Milligan."
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Pastime With Good Company, composed by King Henry VIII, played by The Chestnut Brass Company
18 min - Visual Hallucinations
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In this Chapter, we talk about visual hallucinations.
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Pastime With Good Company, composed by King Henry VIII, played by The Chestnut Brass Company
12 min - Auditory Hallucinations
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In this chapter, I talk about my experience with auditory hallucinations and make more general remarks on the same topic.
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Pastime With Good Company, composed by King Henry VIII, played by The Chestnut Brass Company
13 min - Evidence To The Contrary
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This chapter discusses what helps and doesn't when I struggle with schizophrenia and an alternate reality.
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Pastime With Good Company, composed by King Henry VIII, played by The Chestnut Brass Company
11 min - The Overlife/Underlife in Egyptology
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In this chapter, we will compare the meaning of the word "Overlife," as I use it in my novel "The Overlife, A Tale O Schizophrenia," with the usage of the same word by Egyptologists when they talk about "Overlife/Underlife" in the beliefs about the afterlife in Ancient Egypt.
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Pastime With Good Company, composed by King Henry VIII, played by The Chestnut Brass Company
8 min - Anosognosia And The LEAP Method
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This chapter discusses anosognosia, the unawareness of living with a mental illness, and the LEAP method, founded by Dr. Xavier Amador, to treat it. I also talk about anosognosia as I live it.
13 min - Socializing While Living With Paranoia
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In this chapter, we discuss some ideas about coping with socializing when experiencing an episode of paranoia.
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About Schizophrenia As I Live It (audio)
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I discuss navigating the labyrinth of paranoid schizophrenia as a personal and Informative journey.
I'm Diana Dirkby, and I'm living with paranoid schizophrenia. In this podcast,…
I'll open up about my experiences with this complex brain disorder while also providing a comprehensive overview of schizophrenia itself. Despite sharing common symptoms, each individual's journey with schizophrenia is unique. We all seek tools and strategies to manage our symptoms within the context of our unique lives.
As mental health consumers, we are responsible for sharing our experiences openly and honestly. By doing so, we can help combat the stigma associated with schizophrenia. We can empower listeners to understand what psychosis truly feels like, dispelling the fear and misconceptions that often surround it. While a schizophrenic episode can be an intense and overwhelming experience, it's important to remember that the person experiencing it is usually not a threat to others.
Beyond my experiences with schizophrenia, I'll also share aspects of my life that transcend my mental health condition. This serves as a reminder that mental health consumers are multifaceted individuals, not defined solely by their diagnoses.
My fiction novel, "The Overlife: A Tale of Schizophrenia," is based on a deeply personal exploration of my own experiences and those of my mother. It's available as a Kindle and paperback book (visit https://www.amazon.com/author/diana_dirkby or search for "Diana Dirkby" on Amazon). An audiobook version will be released soon. For more information, please visit my website: https://overliveschizophrenia.com/.
Part 1 of this podcast aired during the prepublication phase of my novel. Now the book has appeared, Part 2 assumes you have access to it. You can still follow along without having read it. However, reading the book will help you understand and appreciate my podcast.
Together, we can break down barriers and promote open conversations about mental health. Thank you for joining me on this journey.
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