Thank you very much for your post and the request.
The Pink Panther Movement and your homepage are great! You can certainly refer to the article and my experiences.
I remember that when I had my second relapse in 2019, the doctors in the clinic wanted to give me a Long-acting Injectabel (Abilify Maintena), of course in the so-called antipsychotic dose. They also considered appointing a court-appointed guardian for me.
It makes me angry to think about it.
Because if I had blindly followed the medical advice of the clinic doctors at that time, I would have spoiled my recovery experiences of the last years and I would be back in the state of the “unproblematic and invisible being”.
What is left in this world at all if we can only ever make the problems invisible instead of thinking about them and solving them together? What kind of world do we want to live in?
It is certainly a long road for us as sufferers and other caring people to fight to be treated as equal human beings with ALL who do not believe in a real healing of mental illness.
Thank you once again for sharing your healing story here. I have now finished reading your book, although I certainly could not give it the attention it deserves.
I can only admire your healing journey over the last 15 years. I wonder if I too could ever be as patient and devoted a partner as you were to your wife…!
Hi Sam, thank you for your hopeful words. It sounds to me very much like you have been through a lot together over the last 15 years. “Our healing journey”, that is a very good expression. Maybe healing never comes alone… Yes, please let me know what the title of your book is.
Dear Will, thank you for your commitment! When I learned about your survey on withdrawing from antipsychotics four years ago, I was thrilled and hopeful. I think we all have no choice but to live the life we think is right for ourselves and trust the world we live in. Let’s keep at it together and not give up on our goals and dreams. I wish you fruitful and joyful moments at Mad Camp!
Hi Tim,
Thank you very much for your post and the request.
The Pink Panther Movement and your homepage are great! You can certainly refer to the article and my experiences.
I remember that when I had my second relapse in 2019, the doctors in the clinic wanted to give me a Long-acting Injectabel (Abilify Maintena), of course in the so-called antipsychotic dose. They also considered appointing a court-appointed guardian for me.
It makes me angry to think about it.
Because if I had blindly followed the medical advice of the clinic doctors at that time, I would have spoiled my recovery experiences of the last years and I would be back in the state of the “unproblematic and invisible being”.
What is left in this world at all if we can only ever make the problems invisible instead of thinking about them and solving them together? What kind of world do we want to live in?
It is certainly a long road for us as sufferers and other caring people to fight to be treated as equal human beings with ALL who do not believe in a real healing of mental illness.
Let’s not give up!
Best wishes,
Moyu
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Exactly. Thank you, Rachel 🙂
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Dear Sam,
Thank you once again for sharing your healing story here. I have now finished reading your book, although I certainly could not give it the attention it deserves.
I can only admire your healing journey over the last 15 years. I wonder if I too could ever be as patient and devoted a partner as you were to your wife…!
All the best wishes,
Moyu
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Thank you very much Cathy 🙂
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Thank you, Aurora! I love your song 🙂
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Dear Sam,
Thank you so much for sharing your book here. I have read the first few pages and it is overwhelming – most beautiful and painful at the same time.
When I have read it through, perhaps this weekend, I will write back here.
Best wishes,
Moyu
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Hi Sam, thank you for your hopeful words. It sounds to me very much like you have been through a lot together over the last 15 years. “Our healing journey”, that is a very good expression. Maybe healing never comes alone… Yes, please let me know what the title of your book is.
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Dear Will, thank you for your commitment! When I learned about your survey on withdrawing from antipsychotics four years ago, I was thrilled and hopeful. I think we all have no choice but to live the life we think is right for ourselves and trust the world we live in. Let’s keep at it together and not give up on our goals and dreams. I wish you fruitful and joyful moments at Mad Camp!
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Dear Birdsong, thank you very much! I am honored by all the attention and appreciation you give me 🙂
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Very true! Thank you, Birdsong.
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