artist

Story topics: artist, schizophrenia, self

I have a similar diagnosis and am as well classified "disabled" because of my problems... it is so hard to allow people to see your episodes let alone video tape it for the world...

My mother saw the film too.... now here i am attempting to write an email, not something I would typically do. i really just felt i have so much in common with John.... I too am an artist and in school for photography… I’m hoping the worst of my problems are behind me -- though from what my therapist tells me the worst years medically may be what I’m coming onto... Right now I am finally finding some balances in medications.

Your story is being heard and affecting people out here. You have touched me not just as an artist but as a fellow "crazy" person. OH and by the way there definitly are plenty of girls out there who like big guys, I should know I’m one of them. :c)

- a college student
Story topics: artist, hope, son, teenager

My son too is an artist, a very talented musician who lost the ability to remember chords when his illness began about age 16.  Not understanding his illness, his mother had him arrested and put in jail.  Two years ago I brought him to live with me.  He has been diagnosed with a schizoaffective disorder--he hears voices, has delusions and a mood disorder.

None of the medications helped my son.  He developed a swallowing disorder from one of them, so I took him off it and started him on another regimen three months ago.  He says he feels better, sleeps less, has become a gourmet, fat-free cook, but still can't play his guitar.

To the Cadigan family, I say thank-you for the courage, for the tenacity and for the love.  You all give me much hope.

- a father in North Carolina