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March 07, 2008Elyn Saks, Professor , Talks About How She Lives with SchizophreniaElyn Saks, the professor at University of Southern California, has been a popular author here since her story of how she has gotten her schizophrenia under control and succeeds as a professor at a major university. Her story gives hope for many people who hear it, though for others its not so hopeful because she had resources that got her mental health treatments that most in the US could never afford (such as almost daily psychotherapy). However, as she says - a person who is mentally ill can live a meaningful and fulfilling life. Her success is not that she's overcome schizophrenia - she hasn't - what she has learned to do is live a good life despite schizophrenia. This week we came across a presentation she gave in January at the UCLA Medical School Grand Rounds. What is different about this presentation is that it has an excellent backup presentation done by her husband, which helps her tell her story. For all people struggling with schizophrenia and their family members - we encourage you to watch it. She also mentions a study that they are doing in Los Angeles for people who have schizophrenia. You can contact her here for more information. Watch the video: Elyn Saks Presentation at UCLA Medical School (source: UCLA psychiatry grand rounds videos) Elyn Sak's book is available for purchase online at: The Center Cannot Hold, By Elyn Saks More reading on Elyn Saks: Elyn Saks - A Secret Life of Madness The Center Cannot Hold -- Reflections on a book (By Pamela Wagner) A Wonderful Schizophrenia Memoir! (Elyn Saks, Professor) - A review by Kristin Bell Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for Schizophrenia - An Indepth Interview with Experts Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Schizophrenia - List of US Providers CommentsPost a comment |
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Outstanding! I too am a high functioning person diagnosed as schizoaffective depressive type for ten years. I have a M.S. in physics from U.C.S.D. Although I am unable to work fruitfully in my chosen profession any longer, I have discovered a new part-time career in social services. I now work as an advocate for fellow sufferers of mental illness. I love my new found work! The fact that I excel in a field completely outside my life's training is the greatest reward I have received in my ten years of recovery. Talk about an inspiring video! I'm floored! Thanks much! M.B.
Posted by: Mike Braski at March 8, 2008 03:45 AM
I read Ellyn's book. She is very talented and smart.
What an inspiration for anyone!
Posted by: J D at March 10, 2008 10:52 AM
I think the most important thing about schizophrenia is staying on your medication, exercising and avoiding alchohol and maybe even caffeine. I take a new schizophrenia drug now, and I find that I am not sleeping all day anymore. Slowly, but surely, the medicines improve. Some of us are one dose away from side-effect free therapy; others are already at that point. As for me, I am probably going to retire on disability from my job as a law enforcement officer as my behavior became completely unacceptable when my doc took me off of my meds. Cheers to Elyn Saks for her success; the glutamate-based drug looks promising, incidentally.
Posted by: ZyprexaCop at March 10, 2008 01:45 PM
I realy find myself questioning the story she wants us all to believe and one reson I feel like I do is because she has the tendency to tinker with her medication by herself and not on the advice of a professional. I am by no means as successful as she is but I would never ever tinker with my medication without first talking it over with my psychiatrist and have his approval!
Posted by: Janet Kuhn at March 18, 2008 04:20 PM