Listeners in the Spotlight, Act 2: Tell Us Your Story (Ep. 72)

Send a Text to the Moms - please include your contact info if you want a response. thanks!The last time we invited our listeners to share their stories, the response was incredible - so we are doing it again!Here are stories from families dealing with SMI (serious mental illness), including one gentleman who lives with the diagnosis himself.You are not alone.You’ll hear about early symptoms, incarcerations, fear, finances, the roller coaster of diagnoses, medications, and relapses…second hits, good periods, HIPAA barriers, and more….including, yes, some success and hope.We end with ways we care for ourselves. Here is the list from the chat:outdoors/naturefamily and friendsfaithSwimwalk, talk with friends, familyinside Schizophrenia podcastNAMI/ Family to Familyhelp otherscry when you need toresearchBeing an advocate!!!enjoy the good momentsvacations...breaks1. Antipsychotic drug 2. Family and friends 3. Disclosure - talking with peoplewalk, podcasts, audiobooks, escapecelebrate the smallevery little moment is bigmindfulnessLEAP is the best communication tool to help with your relationship with loved one with SMIconnecting with peoplepermission to have joyMeditation… chanting monks… Dr. Jeffrey Thompson has some great CD’s with brainwaves that help to calm the rough waters and bring peace.you don't have to give up joy just because you have griefMindy and her book: https://mindygreiling.com/Randye and her book: https://www.randyekaye.com/Miriam and her book: https://www.miriam-feldman.com/Hosts:Who:Randye Kaye - was a morning Radio Personality bringing humor to CT families when her own son was diagnosed with schizophrenia. Now she is still a Broadcaster, Actress, Voice Talent, Speaker, and Author (Ben Behind his Voices, Happier Made Simple)Miriam Feldman -  is an artist, writer, and the mother of an adult son with schizophrenia. Her book, He Came in With It chronicles her family's story and was released to rave reviews on July 21st, 2020.Mindy Greiling - Mindy Greiling was a member of the Minnesota House of Representatives for twenty years. She helped found the nation's first state mental health caucus, which successfully lobbied for a significant increase in Minnesota's mental health funding Her acclaimed memoir is Fix What You Can.Support the showPlease share and support the podcast so we can reach more people who need the info and support.Want to know more?Join our facebook page  Our websites:Randye KayeMindy Greiling Miriam (Mimi) Feldman