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415 Life Effects Stories, by patients and caregivers

Woman writing educational article online to challenge schizophrenia stigma

Confronting Schizophrenia Stigma: Overcoming Self-Shame, Stereotypes, and Media Myths

5 Minutes
By Lesley McCuaig

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Young girl with backpack reluctant to walk to school due to mental health struggles and classmate teasing

What it Was Like Having Delusions and Dissociation as a Child

6 Minutes
By Sarah Bailey
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Huntington’s Disease Psychosis: My Experience and What I Learned for My Future with HD

8 Minutes
By Sarah Foster
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Cystic fibrosis patient Tim Wotton with his son Felix and wife Katie bonding on a family vacation in Ibiza

Post-Traumatic Growth with Cystic Fibrosis: When Good Comes from the Bad

4 Minutes
By Tim Wotton
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Mom and teenage son having talk about migraine as they walk to school

Delving Deeper: (Re-)Explaining Migraine to Children as They Reach Their Teens

8 Minutes
By Ciara O’Rourke
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Female friendship group bonding over chronic illness experiences

How Chronic Migraine Affected My Friendships and Social Life, for Better and Worse

5 Minutes
By Ciara O’Rourke
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Woman at desk massages her neck to ease her pain and tension

5 Physical Symptoms of Depression and Anxiety

4 Minutes
By Megan Potts
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A woman in wheelchair drinking water to avoid triggering migraines

Unpacking the Connection Between ADHD and Migraine (and How I’m Learning to Manage Both)

6 Minutes
By Sarah Alexander-Georgeson
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Woman on plane checking for pet updates before take-off

Traveling with Schizophrenia: Essential Considerations Before I Go

4 Minutes
By Lesley McCuaig
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joanna and pawel

Caring for Paweł: Navigating Schizophrenia as a Partner and Caregiver

8 Minutes
By Joanna & Paweł
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A couple has crossed a bridge in their relationship and is stronger than ever.

Schizophrenia and Marriage: Our Journey of Resilience and Understanding

6 Minutes
By Joanna & Paweł
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Migraine patient Daisy Swaffer sitting on the beach

How Migraine Has Affected My Work and Relationships

2 Minutes
By Daisy Swaffer
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Woman smiling as she works at her own business from home

Returning to Work after Cancer: How Cancer Recovery Pushed Me Toward My Dream Career

5 Minutes
By Alice-May Purkiss
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Friends holding hands in a city park

7 Practical Ways You Can Support Someone Through a Migraine Attack

6 Minutes
By Sarah Alexander-Georgeson
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A man sitting on a boulder up a mountain after a long climb

Living with Migraine: Challenges at Work, Home, and Beyond

6 Minutes
By Nachman Rosenberg
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Two women hugging and celebrating their continued friendship

Reflect, Recover, Rebuild: Navigating Relationships after Experiencing Psychosis

4 Minutes
By Lesley McCuaig
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Woman trying anxiety-soothing meditation technique with her dog

Survival of the Focused: How Tachycardia Pushed Me to Make Heart-Healthy Lifestyle Changes

4 Minutes
By Willeke Van Eeckhoutte
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A couple at a wine bar on a date

Getting Comfortable Dating with Schizophrenia – Some of My Challenges and Wins

4 Minutes
By Lesley McCuaig
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Woman preparing to go swimming as helps with chronic pain

Rising to the Challenge: How I Help Manage My Chronic Pain with Exercise

8 Minutes
By Laura McKee
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