Living With Psychosis, Part 1 - Randye’s Story (told to SZ Society of York) -Ep. 91

Ever wonder what psychosis feels like. From someone who has experienced it and now has the insight so many of our loved ones do not have?
We’re lucky to have permission instead to repost this recording from The Schizophrenia Society of York University in Canada.
SSY is the first and only schizophrenia awareness club organization at York University.
It raises awareness and humanizes individuals diagnosed with schizophrenia. They provide a voice for people with schizophrenia and other mental illnesses, and create an atmosphere of de-stigmatization at York University.
SSY collaborated with the Schizophrenia Society of Canada (SSC) for this - their 4th annual panel event, "Duality of the Reality: Living with Psychosis."
The purpose of this event is to hear real-life lived experiences and stories of success, hope, struggles and coping from individuals diagnosed with schizophrenia and psychosis.
I was delighted to join Christopher Grant (artist known as xoradmagical on social media), and Matthew Dickson (bicycled across Canada to raise funds for mental health services).
You’ll hear the panel in three parts - First, my story of the family POV when psychosis occurs, then Matthew, then Christopher - who reminded me so much of my son Ben’s experience, it almost felt like I was having the conversation with him I wish I could have - if there were insight.
LINKS:
Schizophrenia Society of Canada:
schizophrenia.ca/
Schizophrenia Society of York Instagram:
ssyyorku?h...
Christopher Grant linktree:
linktr.ee/xoradmagical
Matthew Dickson Mind Aid:
www.mindaid.ca/
Mindy and her book: mindygreiling.com/
Randye and her book: www.randyekaye.com/
Miriam and her book: www.miriam-feldman.com/

[@krystinamckiernan3192]

Thank you for sharing that, Randye. I'm sending so much love to you and your family. I do have a completely random thought about dental. My son, too, is on state insurance here in AZ but because he's only 22, I'm able to add him to my husband's dental plan. But, before, I realized that, I looked into plans to purchase for him on a personal basis and, it would've paid off for us. Just a thought if you haven't looked into that yet. I love this podcast. It has helped me through some extremely dark and confusing times.

[@SZ3MomsTrenches]

Thanks so much! Randye here . My son is 42 so we have to find different options , including meeting a huge deductible …but that’s what family does . I’m so glad the podcast is helpful for you. Thanks for your ideas!