<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2186769/open_sms">Send us a text</a>This podcast is the first in a series to accompany my forthcoming fiction novel: "The Overlife, A Tale Of Schizophrenia," and to discuss my personal experiences as someone who lives with paranoid schizophrenia.

Send us a text This podcast is the first in a series to accompany my forthcoming fiction novel: "The Overlife, A Tale Of Schizophrenia," and to discuss my personal experiences as someone who lives with paranoid schizophrenia.

<a href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2186769/open_sms" rel="noopener noreferrer">Send us a text</a>This podcast is the first in a series to accompany my forthcoming fiction novel: "The Overlife, A Tale Of Schizophrenia," and to discuss my personal experiences as someone who lives with paranoid schizophrenia.

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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: <a href="https://overliveschizophrenia.com/">https://overliveschizophrenia.com/</a>. 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. <a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/schizophrenia/">#schizophrenia</a>&nbsp; <a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/psychosis/">#psychosis</a>&nbsp; <a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/schizoaffective/">#schizoaffective</a>&nbsp; &nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/nationalfamilycaregiversmonth/">#</a>caregiver <a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/schizophreniaawareness/">#schizophreniaawareness</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/schizophreniarecovery/">#schizophreniarecovery</a>&nbsp; <a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/schizophreniasupport/">#schizophreniasupport</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/schizophreniatreatment/">#schizophreniatreatment</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/schizophreniahelp/">#schizophreniahelp</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/schizophreniamanagement/">#schizophreniamanagement</a>&nbsp; <a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/brainhealthadvocate/">#brainhealthadvocate</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/brainhealthsupport/">#brainhealthsupport</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/brainhealthisimportant/">#brainhealthisimportant</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/brainhealthawareness/">#brainhealthawareness</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/thanksgiving/">#</a>mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealthadvocate #mentalhealthsupport #mentalhealthrecovery #mentalhealthsupport #mentalillnesstreatment #mentalhealthmanagement #family #relationships #motherdaughter #daughtermother #fiction #fightthestigmaofmentalillness #fightthestigma

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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. #schizophrenia  #psychosis  #schizoaffective   #caregiver #schizophreniaawareness #schizophreniarecovery  #schizophreniasupport #schizophreniatreatment #schizophreniahelp #schizophreniamanagement  #brainhealthadvocate #brainhealthsupport #brainhealthisimportant #brainhealthawareness #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealthadvocate #mentalhealthsupport #mentalhealthrecovery #mentalhealthsupport #mentalillnesstreatment #mentalhealthmanagement #family #relationships #motherdaughter #daughtermother #fiction #fightthestigmaofmentalillness #fightthestigma

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: <a href="https://overliveschizophrenia.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://overliveschizophrenia.com/</a>. 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. <a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/schizophrenia/" rel="noopener noreferrer">#schizophrenia</a>&nbsp; <a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/psychosis/" rel="noopener noreferrer">#psychosis</a>&nbsp; <a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/schizoaffective/" rel="noopener noreferrer">#schizoaffective</a>&nbsp; &nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/nationalfamilycaregiversmonth/" rel="noopener noreferrer">#</a>caregiver <a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/schizophreniaawareness/" rel="noopener noreferrer">#schizophreniaawareness</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/schizophreniarecovery/" rel="noopener noreferrer">#schizophreniarecovery</a>&nbsp; <a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/schizophreniasupport/" rel="noopener noreferrer">#schizophreniasupport</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/schizophreniatreatment/" rel="noopener noreferrer">#schizophreniatreatment</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/schizophreniahelp/" rel="noopener noreferrer">#schizophreniahelp</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/schizophreniamanagement/" rel="noopener noreferrer">#schizophreniamanagement</a>&nbsp; <a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/brainhealthadvocate/" rel="noopener noreferrer">#brainhealthadvocate</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/brainhealthsupport/" rel="noopener noreferrer">#brainhealthsupport</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/brainhealthisimportant/" rel="noopener noreferrer">#brainhealthisimportant</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/brainhealthawareness/" rel="noopener noreferrer">#brainhealthawareness</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/thanksgiving/" rel="noopener noreferrer">#</a>mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealthadvocate #mentalhealthsupport #mentalhealthrecovery #mentalhealthsupport #mentalillnesstreatment #mentalhealthmanagement #family #relationships #motherdaughter #daughtermother #fiction #fightthestigmaofmentalillness #fightthestigma

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