Friday, October 24, 2014

This is What Developing Acute Schizophrenia Feels Like

"I had to stop, inhale a few times and say to myself out loud, "I am normal. I just got sick and am having a break."

This quote is from an article titled "This is what developing acute schizophrenia feels like" in Vice magazine.  As the title suggests, it's a personal and thoughtful account of the first time the writer (Daniel Smith) experienced his first episode of psychosis;which later developed into  Schizophrenia.  It's an honest, realistic and hopeful look into the feelings that are associated with having that first experience, and going into one's own recovery.  It truly is an amazing piece to read, and offers a lot of clarity and hope to those also experiencing this illness, either themselves or as a family member.
(warning: language)


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