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Sherry Joiner Interview with Bp Magazine

I love talking about the differences between schizo affective disorder and bipolar disorder.  Here is my latest interview on the topic from bestselling mental health writer Julie A. Fast, the author of Loving Someone with Bipolar Disorder and Take Charge of Bipolar Disorder. Here is the first paragraph of the interview. There is then a … Continue reading →

Sherry Goes Sane Reader Contest Ends

Thank you for your interest in my reader contest posted below. Click here if you’re new to my website and want to read more about the contest. The ending date of the competition is September 1, 2014. I’m so excited. Painting this picture for my Sherry Goes Sane reader contest has given me such joy. My book is … Continue reading →

My NAMI Anniversary

So happy to announce that I am celebrating my third year as a Lecturer volunteering in a psych ward for NAMI Multnomah and giving speeches in NAMI’s In Our Own Voice program.

The Death of Robin Williams

There was a point in my life when I was not connected to my environment and I felt society needed a complete overhaul. It was the 70’s and I hitchhiked from Oregon to California. “Shaft” “Ventura Highway” and “Slippin’ into Darkness” were playing on the radio. Each song illustrated the piecing together of my experiences … Continue reading →

ARTWORK Art Sale

For Sale Schizoaffective Disorder and Bipolar Disorder Paintings   The Garden Art Sale on Saturday, July 26, at 2208 NE 8th, Portland, Oregon, was a personal and moving experience. There were many tables occupied with a variety of art work, and Steve Gorman performed songs on his acoustic guitar. People from all walks of life … Continue reading →

A Garden Art Sale

This Saturday, July 26, 2014, my portrait of Lila, among other paintings are in an Art Sale 10:00 – 4:00 pm. at 2208 NE 8th, Portland, Oregon. The sale will be visual, fabric, jewelry, and more put on by local artist. Everyone is welcome and we’d be delighted to see you there.

Hypomania

I was sitting with Julie Fast, author of Mental Health books and Get It Done When You’re depressed. She told me about her post and how she was managing her hypomania during the world cup. She said, “Sherry. When was the last time you were manic?” I said, “Saturday. I was so high on life I couldn’t stop laughing.” … Continue reading →

Sherry Goes Sane Contest Phase 3

Update on my painting for my Sherry Goes Sane Contest. I’m 50% done with my Contest Painting. I’m half way through painting the topic of ‘Brilliant Flowers Opening up to the Sun’ suggested by Alice Savage Gardner for my upcoming Sherry Goes Sane book contest. I will announce the actual contest details in the next … Continue reading →

Subject for Sherry Goes Sane Contest

This is Phase 2 of the Sherry Goes Sane Reader Contest. Thanks so much to everyone who made a suggestion about my painting that I’m giving away in an upcoming Sherry Goes Sane Reader contest. (if you are not aware of the contest, please read my earlier posts.) Here are the topics I got to … Continue reading →