Personally, Bipolar Affective Disorder has been ongoing part of my life. Diagnosed twenty years ago and having reached the terrifying heights and devastating depths many times I feel I am somewhat of an expert in this area. I will share my story with you at a later date. I will also be asking for you to share yours. For those with bipolar affective disorder, I, along with a bipolar friend, have developed a bipolar bulletin board for friendship, information, sharing and support.
Schizophrenia is a major mental psychotic disorder.
It profoundly distorts an individual's sense of internal and external reality. Considered one of the most intractable of mental disorders, schizophrenia can forever change the course of the schizophrenics lives, and the lives of their families. Learn all you can about your illness and speak out. Add your voice to ours to help educate the public that we are viable human beings and deserve to be treated as such. Watch for the next article taking an in-depth look at depression.