Tag: psychology
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
E6 – Understanding Schizoaffective Disorder: Statistics, Suicide Rates, and the Experience of Living with the Condition
Schizoaffective disorder is a complex mental health condition that combines symptoms of schizophrenia—such as delusions and hallucinations—with mood disorder symptoms, like depression or mania. This dual nature can make it challenging to diagnose and treat. In this blog, we will explore some statistics regarding schizoaffective disorder, examine suicide rates associated with the condition, discuss the… Read more
E5 – Understanding Schizoaffective Bipolar Disorder: Diagnosis and Treatment
Schizoaffective bipolar disorder is a complex mental health condition that combines elements of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. Characterized by mood disturbances and psychotic symptoms, it poses unique challenges for those affected. In this blog, we will explore the diagnosis of schizoaffective bipolar disorder, its symptoms, and the available treatment options. What is Schizoaffective Bipolar Disorder?… 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