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/.
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.
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Schizophrenia As I Live It, Parts 1&2
Resilience and Renewal: Diana Dirkby's Digital Transformation Amid Schizophrenia
Can you imagine navigating the complexities of paranoid schizophrenia while managing a busy online presence? Diana Dirkby takes us through her personal journey, filled with both challenges and triumphs, as she shares the latest updates in her life and work. From launching a new website to revamping her social media profiles, Diana’s story is both inspiring and insightful. She candidly discusses her recent accident and how it's impacted her work, illustrating the resilience and determination that defines her path.
Get the inside scoop on Diana’s brand-new website, which promises to be the ultimate hub for her books, blogs, and podcasts. Learn about the changes to her social media presence, including a fresh Instagram handle and a new Facebook page, all enhanced with the help of Amazon. Diana ensures her followers will enjoy a more engaging and professional experience across all platforms. Tune in to discover how she’s transforming her digital landscape and what you can look forward to in her upcoming projects. Thank you for continuing to support Diana on this remarkable journey.
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Pastime With Good Company by King Henry VIII, played by The Chestnut Brass Company
Pastime With Good Company, composed by King Henry VIII, played by The Chestnut Brass Company
Hello, my name is Diana Dirkby and I live with paranoid schizophrenia. It's been over a month since my last podcast episode and I hope you are still with me. I have been busy making a new website and revamping my social media. Also, Life got in the way. I had a bad fall down a flight of stairs and I am still recovering.
Diana Dirkby:I will put all web addresses and social media handles I mention in the transcript for this episode and make them available in later episodes as well.
Diana Dirkby:Why a new website? My two old websites old website, overliveschizophrenia. com and DianaDirkbycom are still up, but I am not adding to them anymore, which slows down the frequency of my blog posts and other website work while I adapt to the new site. The new site still needs to be made public. s soon as it is, you'll be the first to know. As the publication date of my latest book, "three Kidnapped, three Siblings, three Furies, draws near, I wanted to make a website where I could showcase all my books in one place and talk about more than my books, for example, in my blog and podcast. I decided to enlist the help of Amazon to create the basics of the new website to give it a more professional look.
Diana Dirkby:Why a revamping of my social media? My Instagram account ran into problems which I needn't burden you with. The old account, which will keep running for a limited time, was a diana under slash dirkby, under slash writings. The new account is up and running. The new handle is a diana dirkby under slash writings, so there is no under slash between diana and dirkby as there was for the old account. Again, I am enlisting Amazon to help with the new Instagram account.
Diana Dirkby:The story about my Facebook page devoted to me and my novels is similar and again I enlisted the help of Amazon. The new profile's name is Diana Dirkby Writings and its web address is facebook/com backslash Diana Dirkby Author. All in one word. I have a few older profiles and pages which will be taken down at some point o ensure everything is clear,
Diana Dirkby:y current Twitter account at Diana Dirkby will continue with the help of some posts composed by Amazon. Again, all the handles and web addresses will appear in the transcript of this podcast and I will remind you of them in later episodes. I aim to create more effective and comfortable platforms for my social media followers. I also hope those who visit the new website, be it for my blog, my podcast or to browse, will have an enhanced experience. That's all for this short podcast. Thank you for listening.