A Dose of Reality | Jennifer | Activity https://adoseofreality.org/members/jennifer/activity/ Activity feed for Jennifer. Wed, 18 Oct 2023 01:28:55 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v=11.3.2 en-US 30 hourly 2 09b9e51ff882b27fcacaf259b1a7fa7d Jennifer wrote a new post https://adoseofreality.org/?p=11059 Wed, 09 Mar 2022 15:11:37 -0500 I have delt with schizophrenia and OCD for over a decade. In recent years, I have worked very hard to, well, conform. Granted, having episodes of psychosis and severe OCD episodes makes my life less happy. That’s […]

]]> 0 764a43bf7289dfb30cb63e731544d581 Jennifer wrote a new post https://adoseofreality.org/?p=11053 Wed, 09 Mar 2022 00:11:55 -0500 A journal article in the journal Intelligence is interesting. The study looked at members of Mensa, the organization for people with a high IQ, and then examined how many people had different illnesses. Turns […]

]]> 0 bdb7590204ac9cb2ed3c650139194f03 Jennifer wrote a new post https://adoseofreality.org/?p=11051 Tue, 08 Mar 2022 23:05:42 -0500 Today I spoke to a good friend about a problem we face as people with severe mental illness: Getting your life back after you recover. Specifically, we talked about how to restore friendships and relationships […]

]]> 0 34b0ec2a8a79279bb044536d2d728855 Jennifer changed their profile picture https://adoseofreality.org/activity/p/2909/ Thu, 28 Apr 2016 21:33:18 -0400 0 3a10f09466d302667adfc41d68b66135 Jennifer wrote a new post http://adoseofreality.org/?p=2534 Mon, 09 Nov 2015 03:06:58 -0500 PBS has a good segment about how Memphis changed the way it treats people with mental illness.

]]> 0 0baf52d3a8644f4107f3284a33bdc6ad Jennifer wrote a new post http://adoseofreality.org/?p=2242 Sun, 01 Nov 2015 04:04:18 -0500 Interesting article at Medical Daily.

]]> 0 536b34f8c52bc8930093a00f5a8218df Jennifer wrote a new post http://adoseofreality.org/?p=2166 Wed, 28 Oct 2015 23:09:45 -0400 Due to law that was passed many years ago, people with disabilities can legally get paid a meager wage. Well below poverty. The Huffington Post has an article about how people with disabilities should get a minimum wage.

]]> 0 bc96532f89209493a0b8dde1e3d52d35 Jennifer wrote a new post http://adoseofreality.org/?p=2040 Sat, 24 Oct 2015 22:37:14 -0400 I was in graduate school when I had my first psychotic break. School meant everything to me. I know the stress and anxiety that comes with school performance, too. Many students these days struggle with mental […]

]]> 0 f271a8e94c5bdf0ce4647230b5463526 Jennifer wrote a new post http://adoseofreality.org/?p=1690 Thu, 22 Oct 2015 07:03:06 -0400 These are very useful and informative TED Talks on metal illness.

]]> 0 969a199df4957b81fbbe19f3453c4a6c Jennifer wrote a new post http://adoseofreality.org/?p=1684 Thu, 22 Oct 2015 01:20:32 -0400 I have schizophrenia, and am on SSI. I get a certain amount of hours per year of counseling services. Ever since I got on SSI, I have used those hours to get one-on-one therapy. I do this in addition to taking […]

]]> 0 4d927339c1df8da8eb186e58df657d4f Jennifer posted an update in the group Psychotic Disorders: Elyn Saks has an interesting article about successful people […] https://adoseofreality.org/activity/p/148/ Mon, 28 Jan 2013 22:26:01 -0500 Elyn Saks has an interesting article about successful people with schizophrenia in the NYT. What was interesting to me was how people with schizophrenia learn how to manage their symptoms. For me, I need a lot of rest (when I start having symptoms, I take a nap), low stress, low drama, and I monitor what media and information I take in.…[Read more]

]]> 0 41194bb3872337f1abeb5d62be1b300c Jennifer wrote a new post http://adoseofreality.org/2012/12/new-york-times-article-about-schizophrenia/ Sat, 19 Jan 2013 21:46:30 -0500 A recent article about schizophrenia appeared in the New York Times online.

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/12/26/opinion/our-failed-approach-to-schizophrenia.html?_r=0

In my opinion, the author’s point of view […]

]]> 0 e3182b6f490d1bec671f47d20ec91032 Jennifer wrote a new post http://adoseofreality.org/2012/12/pbs-interview-about-involuntary-treatment-for-mental-illness/ Sat, 19 Jan 2013 21:46:11 -0500 PBS published an interview about a law in the state of California that promotes involuntary treatment for mental illness.

http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/health/july-dec12/lauraslaw_12-26.html

In this […]

]]> 0 3bee2fbe5e0c3f5995b60511aaf3f3b3 Jennifer wrote a new post http://adoseofreality.org/2013/01/lack-of-us-support-for-mental-health-care-criticized/ Wed, 09 Jan 2013 23:16:03 -0500 [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ufqdn_4fzUY%5D

]]> 0 31e8901dfb2acd2bd80cb50ffad3a4b9 Jennifer posted a new activity comment http://adoseofreality.org/members/jennifer/ Fri, 28 Dec 2012 01:36:23 -0500 I too was disappointed by this article, especially from the NYT. I can’t believe he’d like to violate the rights of people (like me) who have already had patient rights violations. On my personal blog, I’ve documented many cases of mistreatment of other people with schizophrenia. I favor better treatment, but my view of better treatment is much…[Read more]

In reply to - Jennifer wrote a new post Welcome to A Dose of Reality. This site will be up and running soon. Stay tuned. ]]> 54e44fda9c61c4534c7188d5a47effd4 Jennifer posted an update: As Christmas Eve comes, I'd like to wish everyone a happy holiday! :) https://adoseofreality.org/activity/p/106/ Mon, 24 Dec 2012 02:16:01 -0500 As Christmas Eve comes, I’d like to wish everyone a happy holiday! 🙂

]]> 0 01a5f8098c2583b14d48c7104383e621 Jennifer wrote a new post http://adoseofreality.org/2012/12/americas-failing-mental-health-system/ Thu, 20 Dec 2012 23:19:20 -0500 Time has a good article on some of the problems with the mental health system in the United States.

]]> 0 c1f91b0bc97b87b718cacf7d0068e431 Jennifer wrote a new post http://adoseofreality.org/2012/12/why-diagnosing-adam-lanza-is-a-problem/ Wed, 19 Dec 2012 06:55:55 -0500

Augie Pantellas, a sixth-grader from Broomall, Pa., got quiet when he heard that the man who killed 27 people in Connecticut on Friday may have had Asperger’s syndrome. Augie, too, has Asperger’s. His mother, […]

]]> 0 6789b56802ba17e621a6540ee7959d8a Jennifer wrote a new post http://adoseofreality.org/2012/12/petition-to-increase-mental-heath-services/ Wed, 19 Dec 2012 04:28:17 -0500 In light of the recent shooting, I have received many petitions to sign. I have always been an active citizen, and regularly sign petitions. However, the recent incident has generated many petitions I do not wish […]

]]> 0 81c5cb7540ee50d9050dc1215ec0fd92 Jennifer wrote a new post http://adoseofreality.org/2012/12/imp-of-the-mind/ Thu, 13 Dec 2012 01:31:42 -0500 Here’s a book I found helpful on “Pure O” OCD.

]]> 0 a12f8e734fa3aadd9608622b54aadb96 Jennifer wrote a new post http://adoseofreality.org/2012/12/half-of-all-police-shootings-involve-people-with-mental-illness/ Tue, 11 Dec 2012 23:18:20 -0500 Once upon a time, you could be pretty much as strange as you wanted to be in public and people generally left you alone. Police might accost you to move along, but you never had to fear for your life from the […]

]]> 0 60df42da14074a477fd2727f509c5d88 Jennifer wrote a new post http://adoseofreality.org/2012/12/can-cbt-prevent-psychosis/ Sun, 09 Dec 2012 02:57:00 -0500 There’s an interesting study here about how CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) may be used as a preventative measure to prevent psychosis and stave off schizophrenia.

]]> 0 459e99645623d9e7495d0e6e16772e74 Jennifer posted an update: I thought I'd introduce myself for our newest members. My […] https://adoseofreality.org/activity/p/97/ Sat, 08 Dec 2012 00:52:48 -0500 I thought I’d introduce myself for our newest members. My name is Jennifer, and I am one of the founding members of A Dose of Reality. I have OCD and schizophrenia. I am currently in the process of applying for disability, after having tried to stay in the workforce despite 5 hospitalizations. I hope this can be a place for everyone to discuss,…[Read more]

]]> 0 a5a09a13a178e59c6ff6e899e327528e Jennifer wrote a new post http://adoseofreality.org/2012/12/portrait-of-man-with-schizophrenia-in-nyt/ Sat, 08 Dec 2012 00:47:55 -0500 The New York Times ran this portrait of a man with schizophrenia, who is trying to achieve goals despite his illness. The article notes many barriers, and notes his fortitude in trying to get an education and […]

]]> 0 e02948d5ca12fd959f19c80d0fa89e7d Jennifer wrote a new post http://adoseofreality.org/2012/12/nami-helpline/ Thu, 06 Dec 2012 21:22:08 -0500 Many people experience stressors and life events during the holidays that negatively impact mental health. If you or someone you know needs support, one place to call is the NAMI HelpLine here.

]]> 0 f3fc8b99a1fe3cc9db974e4023e1b0f7 Jennifer wrote a new post http://adoseofreality.org/2012/12/brains-of-people-with-schizophrenia-try-to-heal-themselves/ Thu, 06 Dec 2012 02:03:57 -0500 Machines Like Us has an interesting article about how brains of people with schizophrenia try to heal damage caused by the disease.

]]> 0 25ba378d27d4765a04c58dae498aa321 Jennifer posted an update: I want to welcome our new members to the site. Feel free to […] https://adoseofreality.org/activity/p/90/ Tue, 04 Dec 2012 22:08:28 -0500 I want to welcome our new members to the site. Feel free to start discussions.

]]> 0 23fda9532c77d6e62e76e8d779168c34 Jennifer wrote a new post http://adoseofreality.org/2012/12/international-day-of-persons-with-disabilities/ Mon, 03 Dec 2012 20:44:47 -0500 Today is the 20th annual International Day of Persons with Disabilities:

Over one billion people, or approximately 15 per cent of the world’s population, live with some form of disability.

Persons with […]

]]> 0 1ad32f58f985998e5470eea573e25dd5 Jennifer wrote a new post http://adoseofreality.org/2012/11/u-n-convention-on-the-rights-of-persons-with-disabilities/ Sat, 01 Dec 2012 04:02:17 -0500 The U.N. Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities can be found here.

Currently, Republicans are trying to block the U.S. from adopting it.

]]> 0 5aa30c4b19de7cb716c8eb4a8ba0e42c Jennifer wrote a new post http://adoseofreality.org/2012/11/schizoaffective-disorder-fact-sheet/ Fri, 30 Nov 2012 03:54:09 -0500 NAMI just put out a new fact sheet on Schizoaffective Disorder here.

]]> 0 1c48caae9bb41f8b70dd844c8a47ce41 Jennifer wrote a new post http://adoseofreality.org/2012/11/stigma-and-the-hidden-schizophrenia-epidemic/ Thu, 29 Nov 2012 20:14:15 -0500 This is a very good article written by a person who cares for his son with schizophrenia. Most people with schizophrenia, I hear, are not open about having the illness. And close family members, too, tend to keep […]

]]> 0 1fadb6a329c3fe7f8dd20c12b725d2a1 Jennifer wrote a new post http://adoseofreality.org/2012/11/getting-enough-sleep-is-good-for-mental-health/ Tue, 27 Nov 2012 20:56:07 -0500 Getting enough sleep is good for psychiatric health. Scientific American reports on some of the research:

People with depression or other mental illnesses often report trouble sleeping, daytime drowsiness and […]

]]> 0 3dcdb1917f6e3f950376ec361e1e0852 Jennifer wrote a new post http://adoseofreality.org/2012/11/research-suggests-people-with-ocd-are-more-morally-sensitive/ Sun, 25 Nov 2012 19:34:31 -0500 Part of my symptoms of OCD are moral (not religious) scrupulosity. So, moral issues, thoughts and compulsions have been quite common for me. However, research suggests that people with OCD and not […]

]]> 0 85ac8e10239242f62ce8bb809a731d9a Jennifer wrote a new post http://adoseofreality.org/2012/11/damning-report-on-uks-treatment-of-people-with-schizophrenia/ Sat, 24 Nov 2012 22:27:48 -0500 I just read this damning report on the treatment of patients with schizophrenia in the UK. I’ve read that UK treatment of patients with severe mental illness was more progressive than in the US. I don’t know if […]

]]> 0 bbceb561eece35e2477cb23b09d04e4f Jennifer wrote a new post http://adoseofreality.org/2012/11/dissociative-disorder-fact-sheet/ Wed, 21 Nov 2012 16:19:51 -0500 Today, NAMI put out a helpful fact sheet on Dissociative Disorders:

 What is dissociation?

A number of people with mental illnesses experience dissociation: a disturbance of thinking, awareness, identity, […]

]]> 0 8b56b99c6b3398928e09c04932600dda Jennifer created the group Dissociative Disorders https://adoseofreality.org/activity/p/58/ Wed, 21 Nov 2012 16:16:26 -0500 0 d1350510076f433e0c1b765494f0c788 Jennifer posted an update in the group Social Security: An update from my lawyer today stated that it will take […] https://adoseofreality.org/activity/p/57/ Sun, 18 Nov 2012 03:47:23 -0500 An update from my lawyer today stated that it will take approximately 18 months to get an appointment for an administrative hearing. I will be writing my congress critter about such delays, and I encourage others to do the same.

]]> 0 f7d308e14ff870925fb53b4dd3389edd Jennifer wrote a new post http://adoseofreality.org/2012/11/can-youth-cannabis-use-lead-to-adult-psychosis/ Sat, 17 Nov 2012 19:05:16 -0500 There’s been a long debate about whether adolescent cannabis use can lead to adult psychosis. Since a couple of states moved to decriminalize cannabis use, there’s a new article at Machines Like Us about the […]

]]> 0 9a41700668540b7135c1c01654eab976 Jennifer created the group Free For All https://adoseofreality.org/activity/p/50/ Fri, 16 Nov 2012 00:26:04 -0500 0 5e7b04683ad38aded97d18002311f9fe Jennifer wrote a new post http://adoseofreality.org/2012/11/know-your-stigmas/ Thu, 15 Nov 2012 19:08:04 -0500 Recently, scientists set out to get a sense of the stereotypes and stigmatization associated with mental illness on the whole as well as stigmas associated with sub-types of mental illnesses.

Here’s a segment […]

]]> 0 ff1561271bc63a3bbea4ae27547d5805 Jennifer wrote a new post http://adoseofreality.org/2012/11/problems-with-a-new-mood-disorder/ Wed, 14 Nov 2012 18:23:25 -0500 Neuroskeptic has an interesting post about a new diagnosis, CMDD. Catagorised as a Mood Disorder in the new, upcoming DSM, experts are calling out reasons why this may be a bad diagnosis, especially for children. <a […]

]]> 0 17e997956d8091ed53bbc718e4ad0f96 Jennifer and Jeremy are now friends https://adoseofreality.org/activity/p/28/ Tue, 13 Nov 2012 03:40:32 -0500 0 aa89fd10ec1323c75cba7c60a4a1c48f Jennifer created the group Medications https://adoseofreality.org/activity/p/16/ Fri, 09 Nov 2012 21:19:30 -0500 0 9b051a2fb878287bf8216e5c758d7bc8 Jennifer created the group Therapy and Counseling https://adoseofreality.org/activity/p/15/ Fri, 09 Nov 2012 21:18:15 -0500 0 d038d5ecffcd72e372b6f3a3b9b28ea5 Jennifer created the group Social Security https://adoseofreality.org/activity/p/14/ Fri, 09 Nov 2012 21:17:08 -0500 0 1359ec9a562b59e5498ab1fee0c3f243 Jennifer wrote a new post http://adoseofreality.org/2012/11/new-test-to-diagnose-schizophrenia/ Fri, 09 Nov 2012 21:00:13 -0500 From Counsel and Heal:

Researchers have developed a new test to diagnose Schizophrenia, and according to reports, it is almost a 100 per cent accurate in its detection of the mental disorder.

The test is a […]

]]> 0 fa770d9fcc4dd3480ca57ad5a8b14cb0 Jennifer wrote a new post http://adoseofreality.org/2012/11/exercise-does-not-help-depression/ Fri, 09 Nov 2012 20:58:10 -0500 A new study debunks the popular belief that exercise helps depression. From the conclusion of the study:

The results of this trial does not support any antidepressant effect of referring patients with major […]

]]> 0 89bb7025760da56816fa1ff2f4010b37 Jennifer created the group Personality Disorders https://adoseofreality.org/activity/p/11/ Fri, 09 Nov 2012 19:45:58 -0500 0 1864c4d6487100e3050fd2f88f9f99d4 Jennifer created the group Psychotic Disorders https://adoseofreality.org/activity/p/10/ Fri, 09 Nov 2012 19:44:42 -0500 0 d74a11ba5e853ed41a6f760b4c484b02 Jennifer created the group Mood Disorders https://adoseofreality.org/activity/p/9/ Fri, 09 Nov 2012 19:43:17 -0500 0