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Schizophrenia As I Live It, Parts 1&2 - The Overlife: Diana Dirkby's Experiences with Paranoid Schizophrenia

The Overlife: Diana Dirkby's Experiences with Paranoid Schizophrenia

Schizophrenia As I Live It, Parts 1&2

10/30/23 • 17 min

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Follow me as I unlock a journey of resilience as I share my battle with Paranoid Schizophrenia. Get a glimpse into my world through my book, "The Overlife, A Tale of Schizophrenia," as I draw parallels between my experiences and those of my characters. You'll feel incredibly moved as I bravely uncover the harsh realities of late diagnosis, the repercussions of untreated mental health issues, and the struggle of recognizing one's mental illness.
Join me as I, with my storytelling, provide a unique understanding of the challenges faced by those living with Paranoid Schizophrenia. We explore my early life experiences and their contribution to my psychotic breaks and relapses. Listen to my tale of perseverance and how writing served as a lifeline in my psychological struggle. You will appreciate how I crafted a successful career amidst my mental health struggles and gained a new perspective on the role of personal accounts in mental health discourse. It's a tale of the resilience of the human spirit in the face of life's toughest challenges.
#schizophrenia #psychosis #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthmatters

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10/30/23 • 17 min

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Schizophrenia As I Live It, Parts 1&2 - The Overlife: Diana Dirkby's Experiences with Paranoid Schizophrenia

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Diana Dirkby

Hello , my name is Diana Dirkby and I live with Paranoid Schizophrenia .

Diana Dirkby

I have just published a book called the Overlife A Tale of Schizophrenia , and on the thumbnail

Diana Dirkby

you can see me with a bunch of paperback copies of that book .

Diana Dirkby

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