Living with schizophrenia: blogs and stories

There are many misconceptions and stereotypes that surround schizophrenia. These can lead to people not feeling comfortable talking it.

These blogs are written by people with personal experience of mental health problems including schizophrenia. By writing about living with schizophrenia they aim to break down stereotypes and take the taboo out of something that can affect us all: mental health stigma and discrimination. Pledge to share your experience of mental health today >>

Find out more about schizophrenia from Rethink Mental Illness, Mind and the NHS.

The more I've talked about mental health, the easier it has become

Submitted by Louise_ on Mon, 20/05/2013 - 1:36pm

Louise I have come a long way since I first became involved with Time to Change, almost two years ago. At that time I was determined that something needed to be done to stop the stigma around the subject of mental health.

A band of brothers

Submitted by Nathan Roberts on Wed, 08/05/2013 - 1:30pm

As Chief Executive of abandofbrothers, I was delighted when the charity was awarded Time to Change funding to run our project, entitled “Man Enough.” I thought I would have much to offer the project. I have to honestly admit that I thought I would be facilitating the process of change for others rather than seeing any changes or benefits in my own life. However, the Man Enough project has taken me on a real personal journey.

My boyfriend was diagnosed with schizophrenia

Submitted by Bethany_ on Thu, 25/04/2013 - 11:06am

Warning, some readers may find this post triggering.

I am nearly 19 and I have been with my partner since I was 15. Over the past 4 Years my relationship has been up and down and has been hard on the both of us, it has turned from the happiest times of our lives to some of the most difficult.

I wanted to talk but didn't want anyone to know something was wrong

Submitted by mrhopeful on Wed, 10/04/2013 - 4:19pm

Man looking out to sea This is my first blog so I will try to make it inspiring because that is what I like to do, inspire people, inspire them to change and to try to better themselves. I want to be a good role model for people with this condition (I have schizophrenia).