I was born in 1976 and diagnosed in February 1999 with schizophreniform psychosis, and a year later with paranoid schizophrenia. I have experienced triggering by drugs, isolation, quitting university, wearing handcuffs, a night in a cell, being hospitalized 4 times for a total of over 9 months, experiencing the Truman Show delusion, believing I communicate with spirits, hearing voices, feeling spied on and persecuted, living on welfare (nearly 10 years), experiencing stigma and so on, and in February 2024 I have completed my 11th year of steady full-time employment. I have been happily married and a homeowner since 2017. Much of my story is described in my blog, along with some of my best suggestions. You will also find some of my artistic works. Feel free to send me a message in the Contact section of the blog if you have any questions and thank you in advance for your comments.

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Why I Wish to Remain Anonymous

 

For now, I’ve chosen to share my story anonymously. This is not out of shame, but for protection. Unfortunately, people with psychiatric histories — especially schizophrenia — can still face discrimination in areas like insurance, employment, or housing.

 

Remaining anonymous allows me to speak openly and honestly, without exposing myself or my loved ones to unnecessary risk. I hope my words will still carry weight, not because of who I am, but because of the truth and lived experience behind them.

 

Thank you for your understanding.

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« I wish to live in a world:

 

-Where responsible actions are proportionately rewarded.-Where the judges of virtue that we look up to and refer to are not using criteria made to evaluate entertainment, but rather those to evaluate responsible actions.-Where the wealthy are only those who are examples of how to behave responsibly.-Where we are rationed by people who know what they are doing.-Where power is not left in selfish hands.-Where the cake is broccoli, and we want it and have to earn it.-Where Hawk Tuah is allowed but doesn't take over the world.-Where people are motivated and well rewarded for recovering from schizophrenia. »

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