Managing Schizophrenia and Overcoming Challenges

[@gaylagabriel3485]

Stephen, As you mentioned, as your teacher and counselor for many years, I was totally impressed with how you handled the art show. You looked comfortable in your skin this year, where in prior years you held yourself a bit more rigid. I enjoyed seeing your photo, the photos submitted by your family members and the entire show was quite good. Congratulations to you for participating, another milestone crossed! Perhaps the dilemma of getting tired so early on occasions like this will eventually shift. 🎉👏🏻💐

[@SurvivingSchizophrenia]

Thank you Ms. Gayla! Happy Thanksgiving!

[@leticiavilla5236]

Thank you, Mijo ❤🤗

[@SurvivingSchizophrenia]

You’re welcome Tia!

[@pamc7307]

I love watching your videos Stephen and this one is particularly nice because i love art. I'm sorry to see you sad at the end ,because you couldn't go out at night. You may feel overwhelmed when you are around a lot of people, but hey you have over700 subscribers like me that love to see your videos .It gives us an insight into the world of schizophrenia. I truly appreciate what you are doing. Keep up the awesome work!

[@SurvivingSchizophrenia]

Thank you Pam for your amazing comment and also for subscribing! Have a happy and healthy rest of your day!

[@TheChirazz]

I love your work Steven. You have no idea how impactful you are. Keep up with the good work. 👍

[@SurvivingSchizophrenia]

Thank you Chiraz! Have a happy and healthy rest of your day!

[@PaulineRaabe_]

I love art shows. Good eye Stephen!! 🖼️ Congratulations!

[@SurvivingSchizophrenia]

Thank you very much Pauline!

[@heatherhanover6958]

That was wonderful to see. Congratulations on getting your work accepted. Remember how far you’ve come. Better things are in your future. 😊

[@SurvivingSchizophrenia]

Thank you so much Heather!

[@cherylmiller2272]

Hi Stephen, your art work is beautuful! The building is lovely, and the flower by it is beautiful! It looks really good in the frame. Its great that you were confortable with the large crowd. Your other pictures were very good...also your family's pictures were nice.

[@SurvivingSchizophrenia]

Thanks very much Cheryl! Have a happy and healthy rest of your day!

[@denisekarding1844]

I really liked all three of your photos. You diffinately have a talent. I really liked the stairs going up. I would frame that one. Glad you were part of the event and did so well.

[@SurvivingSchizophrenia]

Thank you very much Denise!

[@provostg]

Hi Stephen, wonderful work, your portraits are beautiful! In response to your tiredness, I know that you drink coffee/caffeine. Caffeine blocks the neurotransmitter adenosine which makes the body relax and tired. If you drink caffeine first thing it prevents the brain from clearing this out during the morning, when your cortisol is highest, which keeps us alert during the day. Instead it clears it later in the day when caffeine wears off making you tired. Not sure if I explained that well. But, to the point, you should try drinking coffee no earlier than 90 mins after waking allowing your natural cortisol to wake you up and the night's adenosine to clear. Also, I know your medication likely makes you tired. But this might just help, it did for me! 🙂✌️

[@SurvivingSchizophrenia]

Thank you for the suggestion! I will try it! Have a happy and healthy rest of your day

[@pauldemic2747]

Nice photo! As to the socializing and such I think you’re improving at a very good pace. Remember that it’s a marathon and not a sprint!

[@SurvivingSchizophrenia]

Thank you Paul! Good advice!

[@matthardy1344]

Hi Steven I think you did great and so proud to see this

[@SurvivingSchizophrenia]

Thank you Matt!

[@teanippalainen2613]

Congrats with being accepted to the show.