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Understanding Mental Health Medication
By Karen Kalata Having been on mental health medications for most of my life, I am surely the one that knows all about them and the importance of knowing and staying on medications to treat my condition. If you have been diagnosed with a mental health issue. Understand mental health medications may be just what…
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Surviving Psychosis, A True Story
By Karen Kalata This is not the best memory out of me, but to illustrate a point I will share it. It was something that happened to me many, many years ago. I remember it well and I have shared this story at least twice before. I was with my father, and going through a…
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A Pearl Of Wisdom From Group Therapy
By Karen A lot of good information, stories and advice come from the least likely of place as. I can think back in my life and agree I’ve heard it all. As hard as I try to stay social, there are always people who are ready to talk. And more often then not – I…
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Always Speak Your Truth
I have to start out by saying I was first diagnosed with a mental health condition back in 1986. See, I went alway to Iona College, in New Rochelle, New York. I only lasted for eight days before I had my first psychotic break. It was a scary time for both me and my family….
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Putting People First, Always
By Karen Kalata I must say, today is going to be such a wonderful day. It’s my 56th birthday and I have just been having the time of my life. I started my day with a nice hot shower, jumped out, and got dressed and then did my hair. I ran out the front door…