Straight Talk About Living with a Severe Mental Illness (Ep. 109)

Send a Text to the Moms - please include your contact info if you want a response. thanks!GUEST: Darrell E. HerrmannWANT THE TRANSCRIPT? CLICK HEREMillions of Americans are affected by psychosis, a condition that includes schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and depression.One man, Darrell Herrmann, is sharing his story in an effort to help others who may be diagnosed with similar conditions.Herrmann, who holds a degree in physical science and served as a military officer, is diagnosed with schizophrenia and has lived with it for 40 years. Herrmann has written a book titled Straight Talk About Living with Severe Mental Illness. He hopes readers gain a better understanding of psychosis and how to adjust their lives to manage the condition.We Ask:Your StoryYour Views on AnosognosiaDifference Between Hallucinations and PsychosisThoughts About Anti-PsychiatryYour document on NSSC and your book greatest frustrations with the family advocacy movement with regards to serious mental illnessRe involuntary hospitalization; “A change in the delusion or a different hallucination can totally change the person’s patterns of action in moments. Remember to the person in psychosis the hallucinations and delusions are reality, and for example if he hears a voice that convinces him that someone is out to kill him, he may act in perceived self-defense and kill or harm that person. ““Currently the criterion for hospitalization is danger to self or others. This should become actively psychotic instead. ”Darrell Herrmann - CURESZ Foundation (The guide to psychosis and psychotic illnesses  for NSSC)NSSC_Guide Psych+Illnesses The YouTube video of Darrell's speech for NSSC on 6 June :https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hpR4Jv1o2Gk&t=684sThe article I published on LinkedIn titled "The Illusion Of Recovery Oriented Hospitals": Darrell Herrmann’s PostA link to my book on Amazon (It can also be purchased through Barnes & Nobel)Straight Talk About Living With A Severe Mental Illness: Herrmann, Darrell Ernest: 9781707189779: Amazon.com: BooksMindy and her book: https://mindygreiling.com/Randye and her book: https://www.randyekaye.com/Miriam and her book: https://www.miriam-feldman.com/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