http://www.schizophrenia.com/journey/ Peter is recovering from schizophrenia and writes about himself and others he knows who also have schizophrenia. The focus of this blog is on learning on the journey he is making through more stressful and full years of recovery. en-us 2007-12-18T17:35:09-05:00 http://www.schizophrenia.com/journey/archives/005868.html We managed to save money buying food and socks for presents. We bought some ginger bread houses for kids. My partner went out in the heavy snow and cold and mailed the presents today. I ordered her some shoes for... Family petert 2007-12-18T17:35:09-05:00 http://www.schizophrenia.com/journey/archives/005867.html I worked two days feeling different and uncomfortable in my skin. I did though do a good job and continue to work a full week this week. I have most of next week off as holidays.... Working petert 2007-12-18T17:33:32-05:00 http://www.schizophrenia.com/journey/archives/005861.html Part of my alienation comes from having no one to play computer games with. I was just playing scrabilous on facebook with someone who is also disabled. We will call her Q for scrabble. She is a learning counselor at... Computers petert 2007-12-17T00:15:25-05:00 http://www.schizophrenia.com/journey/archives/005859.html I sometimes tell others in yahoo chat to visit this blog. I should just say a happy holidays to those chatters out there. I may drop in on yahoo chat and say hello from time to time over the holidays.... Friends petert 2007-12-16T22:03:27-05:00 http://www.schizophrenia.com/journey/archives/005858.html I am just running out the door in this snow storm to help H with her computer and the Internet. H has depression issues and is also a strong self help group supporter. That is how I know of her.... Friends petert 2007-12-16T20:08:11-05:00 http://www.schizophrenia.com/journey/archives/005856.html I just took 1 gram of vitamin C and 1 gram of niacin and 1 capsule of fish oil.... Medications, doses, bandages, etc. petert 2007-12-15T21:12:02-05:00 http://www.schizophrenia.com/journey/archives/005855.html I met with other union members today to discuss our labour union. We were well fed and relaxed with no infighting. I applied feminist principles to move us forward. I also did not do most of the talking but did... Working petert 2007-12-15T20:56:20-05:00 http://www.schizophrenia.com/journey/archives/005854.html My partner went out in the cold and bought us smokes and pop this morning. I slept on the couch falling asleep tired at about 2:00 AM. My partner woke me up at about 7:30 AM. I work my regular... Working petert 2007-12-14T08:25:35-05:00 http://www.schizophrenia.com/journey/archives/005853.html I was looking for some computer parts and could not find them today. I have some shelves in my office that are particularly for different types of computer parts. I can then generally locate these parts when I need them.... Cleaning house petert 2007-12-14T00:07:16-05:00 http://www.schizophrenia.com/journey/archives/005851.html We introduced some new volunteers and discussed issues with our service. Then we talked about up coming events and training. This is law enforcement volunteering so I will not go into any detail. And remember this is law enforcement in... Working petert 2007-12-13T20:27:56-05:00 http://www.schizophrenia.com/journey/archives/005850.html I wrote my final exam yesterday. Today I am back at work. I have a volunteer meeting after work today. I have a new cell phone now. It may become very expensive this cell phone as it downloads from the... Studying petert 2007-12-13T13:12:16-05:00 http://www.schizophrenia.com/journey/archives/005848.html I am concerned with L given that I know depression can worsen when one is grieving the loss of a family member. I asked her on the phone if she was eating and and getting rest. She said she was... Friends petert 2007-12-12T07:54:06-05:00 http://www.schizophrenia.com/journey/archives/005847.html I have today off work to study for and write an exam at school. My present boss is supportive of my studies. I need to review some notes in my notebook and then go to school this afternoon and write... Working petert 2007-12-12T07:51:38-05:00 http://www.schizophrenia.com/journey/archives/005845.html I am trying not to brag but I do want to let you know that we did well with our term project. So our lose was not what was marked instead our efforts and more so our conceptual understanding is... Studying petert 2007-12-11T21:18:16-05:00 http://www.schizophrenia.com/journey/archives/005844.html I did not actually take last Friday off of work. I did not attend the conference. It was not actually in my official field of study. It was also pure political science and concerned the Internet as well. But I... Studying petert 2007-12-11T21:13:38-05:00