Jack is 22 and dealing with an emerging psychosis. He is battling with akathisia but has a bold optimistic outlook on life.
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Jack is 22 and dealing with an emerging psychosis. He is battling with akathisia but has a bold optimistic outlook on life.
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Ed is 30 years old and lives in Tennessee. He was diagnosed a few years ago and has a thought-provoking theory behind the voices and how they are related to living habits.
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Aaron was diagnosed schizophrenic in 2019 following a hospital section. He is dealing with severe psychosis as a young man, and is looking to start university next term.
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Shannon first became ill as a child and was diagnosed at age 18. Now in her 40’s, she is a stay-at-home mum battling with the re-emergence of her symptoms.
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Christian has a diagnosis of Schizoaffective (Bipolar type). He is 18 years old living in Las Vegas.
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It seems that the natural progression of making on-location interviews, is to get video footage. I will make this the next step.
I have created a new channel on youtube for this content.
I also would like to interview people affected by those with schizophrenia, such as professionals and caregivers.
This is an exciting time for iwasme.co.uk!
I would like to do some interviews in health care settings – on location. This would allow me to integrate with the local MH community.
I could take the opportunity to take a photo of my subject as a companion to the interview.
I was also thinking I could interview the carers of people with schizophrenia. Perhaps it would be interesting to get their perspective.
Finally, thank you for all my interviewees who have taken part so far. I really do think they have been brave.
Xoe is a student and creative artist from the USA. She was diagnosed with schizoaffective in 2018. Here she talks with me about her experiences which struck her at a young age. Please support her creativity at her Tumblr page:
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Grew up in a horse racing family, in Southern California. Got tricked into a cult-school from age 7-18. Got out in 1976. Took lsd and had a real bad trip. 1981 I got diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder. Joined the Navy illegally with bpd. Worked on an aircraft carrier. The Navy discharged me after 2 1/2 years, they said I had schizoaffective disorder. Got out, and worked with racehorses. But I got stressed out at the racetrack. Went on disability for 15 years. Got heavily into chakra meditation. Discovered that my ‘pre-birth’ energy was very powerful. Got off medication. Started driving a taxi in Las Vegas January 1, 2019. My age is 62. Get his book here: http://tny.im/lO8
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