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NAMI MENTAL HEALTH LOBBY DAY

The picture, is taken several years ago, but significant. It was taken of me when Oregon’s Governor John Kitzhaber was being sworn in. While I was at the State Capitol Building for NAMI’s Mental Health Lobby Day in Salem today, news was circulating about Governor Kitzhaber’s resignation. I’ve yet to hear the results. I and a few … Continue reading →

‘Healing and Moving On’

Over my birthday weekend, I finished my oil painting “Healing and Moving On.” 20×26. I want to share it with you. At sixty-six years old that is just what I’m doing, healing and moving on. I wish to thank everyone in the US and my family in Brazil for the kind sweet birthday greetings that you sent my … Continue reading →

My Review of ‘Resilience’

Over the weekend, I finished reading Resilience: Two Sisters And a Story Of Mental Illness by Jessie Close with Pete Earley. The story delivered a powerful message for those who face a life long struggle with reality, addiction, and Bipolar Disorder. I have a deep appreciation for Jessie’s story. Her struggle has been doubly difficult … Continue reading →

Guest Blogger Julie A. Fast talks about the difference between BIPOLAR DISORDER and SCHIZO-AFFECTIVE DISORDER.

It’s pretty easy to tell the difference between bipolar disorder and schizo affective disorder once you know what to look for. Bipolar disorder is an episodic disorder that has two main mood swings: MANIA and DEPRESSION.  A person with bipolar disorder can also have psychosis.  Statistically, 70% of people with bipolar disorder one will have psychosis when … Continue reading →

Reader Contest Details are Here!

The contest painting is ready, and it’s time to announce the details of the Sherry Goes Sane reader contest. First, thank you to everyone who helped me pick a topic for the contest painting. You can read about the process in my blog posts below.  The picture is of me holding the final painting. It will … Continue reading →

My Schizoaffective article

new link to my article Schizoaffective Disorder      Schizoaffective Disorder occurs in 1 and 100 people. It was first diagnosed by Dr. Jacob Kasanin in 1933. Many people who have it are diagnosed with schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or major depression because it is difficult to understand its symptoms. Over the last forty-six years I have … Continue reading →

MY ARTICLES Stigma

Schizoaffective Disorder Bipolar Disorder Mental Illness in General Stigma   Steps to healing. Several years ago, I made a diagram of the total me: what my views were towards life and how I fit into this gigantic world revolving around me. It’s rewarding to see how far I have traveled and how far I still … Continue reading →

Thoughts and Dreams

    I paint my dream. As I enjoy the fall air and the beautiful leaves touch the ground, thoughts come to me — Dream a life of happiness and kindness will fulfill your dreams.