Tag: empathy
E13 – Understanding Psychosis, Religious Delusions and How I am Healing
Living with long-term psychosis can be an intense and isolating experience, especially when symptoms like religious delusions and paranoia take center stage. For individuals who experience these symptoms, reality may feel blurred and overwhelming, with thoughts and perceptions that seem profoundly real, yet difficult to share with others. Religious delusions—beliefs that one has a divine… Read more
E12 – Open Doors
Hello! Welcome to my blog. I wanted to share with you my story. My name is Nova October and I am a single mother living with: ADHD, Depression/Anxiety and Schizoaffective Bipolar Disorder, Type 1. I am 38 years old and I have been living with and treated for mental illness since I was 8 years… Read more
E11 – Childhood Trauma and “People-Pleasers” in Adulthood
Many of us have experienced times when we’ve gone out of our way to make others happy—agreeing to things we didn’t really want, or putting aside our own needs to keep the peace. But what if this people-pleasing habit goes deeper than we realize? For many adults, the drive to please others is more than… Read more
E10 – Understanding Schizoaffective Disorder vs. Schizophrenia: What’s the Difference?
When it comes to mental health, there’s a lot of terminology that can get confusing. Two terms that often pop up in discussions are “schizoaffective disorder” and “schizophrenia.” While they may sound similar and share some overlapping features, they are distinct conditions that require different approaches to treatment. Let’s break it down in an upbeat… Read more
E9 – Understanding the Spectrum: Bipolar Disorder, Mania, and Schizoaffective Disorder
Hello, amazing readers! 🌟 Today, we’re diving into an important topic in mental health: bipolar disorder, particularly mania, and how it compares to schizoaffective disorder. Both can be complex and often misunderstood, but by breaking them down, we can foster greater awareness and compassion. So, let’s get started! What is Bipolar Disorder? Bipolar disorder is… Read more
Entry 2 – 5 Simple Ways to be More Empathetic in Mental Health Support
Empathy is one of the most powerful tools we have to help others, especially in mental health support. As a peer support specialist and someone who lives with schizoaffective bipolar disorder, I’ve learned that genuine empathy can help the depth of understanding. It’s not about having the perfect words or fixing someone’s problems—it’s about being… Read more