Schizophrenia As I Live It, Parts 1&2

About Schizophrenia As I Live It, Parts 1&2

I discuss navigating the labyrinth of paranoid schizophrenia as a personal and Informative journey. I'm Diana Dirkby, and I'm living with paranoid schizophrenia. In this podcast, I'll open up about my experiences with this complex brain disorder while also providing a comprehensive overview of schizophrenia itself. Despite sharing common symptoms, each individual's journey with schizophrenia is unique. We all seek tools and strategies to manage our symptoms within the context of our unique lives. As mental health consumers, we are responsible for sharing our experiences openly and honestly. By doing so, we can help combat the stigma associated with schizophrenia. We can empower listeners to understand what psychosis truly feels like, dispelling the fear and misconceptions that often surround it. While a schizophrenic episode can be an intense and overwhelming experience, it's important to remember that the person experiencing it is usually not a threat to others. Beyond my experiences with schizophrenia, I'll also share aspects of my life that transcend my mental health condition. This serves as a reminder that mental health consumers are multifaceted individuals, not defined solely by their diagnoses. My fiction novel, "The Overlife: A Tale of Schizophrenia," is based on a deeply personal exploration of my own experiences and those of my mother. It's available as a Kindle and paperback book (visit https://www.amazon.com/author/diana_dirkby or search for "Diana Dirkby" on Amazon). An audiobook version will be released soon. For more information, please visit my website: https://overliveschizophrenia.com/ (https://overliveschizophrenia.com/). Part 1 of this podcast aired during the prepublication phase of my novel. Now the book has appeared, Part 2 assumes you have access to it. You can still follow along without having read it. However, reading the book will help you understand and appreciate my podcast. Together, we can break down barriers and promote open conversations about mental health. Thank you for joining me on this journey. #schizophrenia (https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/schizophrenia/) #psychosis (https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/psychosis/) #schizoaffective (https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/schizoaffective/) # (https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/nationalfamilycaregiversmonth/)caregiver #schizophreniaawareness (https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/schizophreniaawareness/) #schizophreniarecovery (https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/schizophreniarecovery/) #schizophreniasupport (https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/schizophreniasupport/) #schizophreniatreatment (https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/schizophreniatreatment/) #schizophreniahelp (https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/schizophreniahelp/) #schizophreniamanagement (https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/schizophreniamanagement/) #brainhealthadvocate (https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/brainhealthadvocate/) #brainhealthsupport (https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/brainhealthsupport/) #brainhealthisimportant (https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/brainhealthisimportant/) #brainhealthawareness (https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/brainhealthawareness/) # (https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/thanksgiving/)mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealthadvocate #mentalhealthsupport #mentalhealthrecovery #mentalhealthsupport #mentalillnesstreatment #mentalhealthmanagement #family #relationships #motherdaughter #daughtermother #fiction #fightthestigmaofmentalillness #fightthestigma

Publisher

Diana Dirkby

Category

health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

20 May 2023

Latest episode

12 Apr 2026

Latest episodes

54 episodes in the feed.

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   12 Apr 2026

   Genealogy: Ideas For Fiction

   Send us Fan Mail #fiction #writers #fictionwriters #foster #fostercare #family A family mystery can do more than answer questions, it can hand you an entire novel. After a long break, I’m back to talk about why genealogy has become my most surprising tool for fiction writing, and how digging through records can turn half-remembered oral history into a living, research-backed story world. I share what I’m working on now: Stay Outside, an Australian foster story set around 1900, inspired by th...

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   4 Jan 2026

   Pain-Free Writing For Hours

   Send us a text You can watch the video of this Podcast on YouTube at https://youtu.be/tfylGCBThWo Relevant Amazon Affiliate Links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. 1) Neuhaus Posture Ergonomic PU leather office chair: https://amzn.to/3SkfMpS 2) Ergotron – WorkFit – TX – Standing Desk Converter: https://amzn.to/4dim8QC 3) ErGear Height Adjustable Electric Standing Desk on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4qSXQD9 4) Nulaxy Telescopic Laptop Stand: https://amzn.to/47sPFpt &nbsp...

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   13 Aug 2025

   Annotating Documents on Kindle Scribe: A Guide to PDF and Text File Workflows

   Send us a text This audio episode is paired with a video episode on my YouTube channel. You can find the video on YouTube at https://youtu.be/mHrK5GjH1BM Paid promotion with Amazon.com. The links to Amazon.com at the end of this episode description are my Affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. What happens when you annotate a PDF versus a plain text file on your Kindle Scribe? The answer matters more than you might think, especially if you're collaborating ...

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