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Michael Dickson's avatar

Learning how to live well is so important, and you are doing it! Great! Even better that you can recognize that you are doing it, and appreciate it. Well done.

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Janice Airhart's avatar

I've read a couple of those books as well. Reading stories of others who manage the same illness is helpful I hope. The Saks book is especially inspiring I think.

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Mat Poehler's avatar

The Saks book really is an inspiration. She has operated at a high level even with her disease. I am so glad Elyn shared it. Thanks Janice for reading my post.

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Learning Vulcan's avatar

So very happy for you sir. It is a difficult illness to manage. Without knowledge and support (and the desire to grow emotionally) I dare say it is impossible to do so. Bravo - it takes courage that many do not have. Stay cool! You might next want to check out “The Collected Schizophrenias” by Esme’ Weijun Wang. I found it inspirational. For more about myself, and my experience with the illness, see my second Substack post:

https://lensuniverse.substack.com/p/coming-soon?r=9qt43

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Mat Poehler's avatar

I checked out your post. Thanks for that. I also added The Collected Schizophrenias to my reading list

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