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Schizophrenia As I Live It (audio)

Diana Dirkby

52 episodes

3 months ago

Send us a text This audio episode is paired with a video episode on my YouTube channel. You can find the video on YouTube at https://youtu.be/mHrK5GjH1BM Paid promotion with Amazon.com. The links to Amazon.com at the end of this episode description are my Affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. What happens when you annotate a PDF versus a plain text file on your Kindle Scribe? The answer matters more than you might think, especially if you're collaborating ...

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Send us a text This audio episode is paired with a video episode on my YouTube channel. You can find the video on YouTube at https://youtu.be/mHrK5GjH1BM Paid promotion with Amazon.com. The links to Amazon.com at the end of this episode description are my Affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. What happens when you annotate a PDF versus a plain text file on your Kindle Scribe? The answer matters more than you might think, especially if you're collaborating ...

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Schizophrenia As I Live It (audio)

Annotating Documents on Kindle Scribe: A Guide to PDF and Text File Workflows

Send us a text This audio episode is paired with a video episode on my YouTube channel. You can find the video on YouTube at https://youtu.be/mHrK5GjH1BM Paid promotion with Amazon.com. The links to Amazon.com at the end of this episode description are my Affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. What happens when you annotate a PDF versus a plain text file on your Kindle Scribe? The answer matters more than you might think, especially if you're collaborating ...

3 months ago

29 minutes

Schizophrenia As I Live It (audio)

The Ultimate Kindle Scribe Toolbar Guide

Send us a text Here are some of my Affiliate Links relevant to this Episode. As an Amazon Associate, I earn with qualifying purchases. This Episode is paired with the YouTube video https://youtu.be/JbLYMznoda0 Ian Allan's book "The new Kindle Scribe User Guide 2025:" visit https://amzn.to/3IXUBsn (#ad #commisionsearned) CoBak Premium PU Leather Case for Kindle Scribe 10.2": visit https://amzn.to/45rrKEG (#ad #commissionsearned) #KindleScribe #DigitalNoteTaking #KindleNotebooks #KindleScrib...

3 months ago

16 minutes

Schizophrenia As I Live It (audio)

Avoiding the Noise: Tips for Distraction-Free Creative Writing

Send us a text Ever stare at a blank page while your mind wanders everywhere except your story? You're not alone. The modern writer faces an unprecedented battle for attention – from buzzing phones to buzzing thoughts. Between environmental distractions, digital interruptions, and our own wandering minds, staying focused on creative writing has become increasingly challenging. This struggle is even more pronounced for writers managing conditions like schizophrenia, where both external stimul...

5 months ago

9 minutes

Schizophrenia As I Live It (audio)

Routine of A Fiction Writer With Schizophrenia

Send us a text Finding stability in creative chaos has been my lifelong journey as a fiction writer living with schizophrenia. Drawing wisdom from master storyteller Walter Mosley's advice on daily writing routines, I've discovered powerful connections between maintaining creative discipline and managing mental health challenges. My mornings belong to fiction writing—after coffee, breakfast, and digital newspapers, of course. This dedicated creative time, respected by my spouse and protected...

5 months ago

8 minutes

Schizophrenia As I Live It (audio)

Closing One Chapter, Opening Another

Send us a text Today marks a meaningful transition as I conclude "Schizophrenia As I Live It" and introduce my new creative journey, "Fractured Ink: Writing in Life's Chaos." While living with paranoid schizophrenia remains an essential part of my identity, my fiction writing is expanding to embrace the full spectrum of my experiences. "Fractured Ink: Writing In Life's Chaos," or "Fractured Ink," for short, delves deeper into topics that have shaped my life beyond mental illness—from explori...

7 months ago

6 minutes

Schizophrenia As I Live It (audio)

A New Podcast: Fractured Ink

Send us a text A significant transition is underway as I prepare to close "Schizophrenia as I Live it" and launch my new podcast "Fractured Ink." While schizophrenia has been central to my story, it's just one piece of a complex puzzle that includes complex PTSD, absence epilepsy, and my creative identity as a novelist and poet. These conditions, as I explain, "feed off each other" in ways that create a uniquely challenging yet creatively fertile internal landscape. My journey from research ...

7 months ago

6 minutes

Schizophrenia As I Live It (audio)

April and Abuse Prevention

Send us a text Correction: In the podcast, I talk of Dina Martinelli as the author of "Everyone Was Silent." Diane Tarantini wrote this book. My apologies! Mental illness rarely exists in isolation. Living with paranoid schizophrenia presents daily challenges, but when childhood trauma enters the equation, the struggle intensifies in ways many don't understand. My personal journey with schizophrenia is deeply intertwined with my experiences as a survivor of sibling and parental abuse – when o...

7 months ago

13 minutes

Schizophrenia As I Live It (audio)

Tell Me A Story

Send us a text In this episode, I explain why it has been so long since the previous episode. I then discuss the advantages I have found using the fiction genre in writing about mental illness and child abuse in my two novels, "The Overlife. A Tale of Schizophrenia" (www.amazon.com/dp/191685219X) and "Three Kidnapped, Three Siblings, Three Furies" (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DR9K6YMG). #SameHere #Schizophrenia #SiblingAbuse #ChildAbuse #Family #Friends #MentalIllness Pastime With Good ...

7 months ago

9 minutes

Schizophrenia As I Live It (audio)

"The Overlife" won an International Impact Book Award

Send us a textIn this episode, I share my delight in winning an International Impact Book Award for my book "The Overlife, A Tale of Schizophrenia," under my pen name, Diana Dirkby. I talk about the organization that gives these awards and their crucial philanthropic work. The Founder of this organization is Nim Stant. #writing #goodstory #internationalimpactbookawards #schizophrenia #mentalnealth #familiesPastime With Good Company by King Henry VIII, played by The Chestnut Brass Company ...

10 months ago

6 minutes

Schizophrenia As I Live It (audio)

Beyond Diagnosis: Creative Expression and Thrillers

Send us a textHave you ever wondered how mythological Furies could captivate the imagination in a modern-day thriller? Join me, Diana Dirkby, as I unravel the exhilarating journey behind my newly published book, "Three Kidnapped, Three Siblings, Three Furies." This gripping tale explores the mysterious disappearance of three teens from different families in the quaint town of Vraboro, where myth and reality intertwine in the most chilling ways. Not only will you get a glimpse of this heart-po...

10 months ago

8 minutes

Schizophrenia As I Live It (audio)

Schizophrenia and the Temptation Of Solitude

Send us a textThe struggle between solitude and connection can be a profound one, especially when navigating life with paranoid schizophrenia. Join me, Diana Dirkby, as I share the allure of solitude before finding the love and support of my caregiver spouse, and how it continues to shape my journey through the challenges of absence epilepsy and a recent compression fracture. This episode, 'Schizophrenia and the Temptation of Solitude,' offers a window into the delicate balance of managing me...

11 months ago

16 minutes

Schizophrenia As I Live It (audio)

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Send us a textWhat if you could find hope and resilience in the midst of living with paranoid schizophrenia? Join Diana Dirkby as she explores her personal journey in navigating life with this challenging brain disorder. As the host of "Schizophrenia as I Live it," Diana shares how she has built a fulfilling life by setting realistic daily goals and finding support through mental health advocacy groups like NAMI and SANE Australia. Her story is one of overcoming stigma and setbacks, and she e...

1 year ago

8 minutes

Schizophrenia As I Live It (audio)

Find A Balance; Don't Mourn A Lost Dream.

Send us a textCan the right attitude, therapy, and medication truly allow someone with a mental illness to achieve anything, even their wildest dreams? Join me, Diana Dirkby, as I challenge this widespread notion on "Schizophrenia as I Live It." Through my personal journey living with paranoid schizophrenia, I'll reveal the compromises I've had to make and the reality of managing the illness while pursuing a career. As a former research mathematician turned writer, I share how redefining succ...

1 year ago

7 minutes

Schizophrenia As I Live It (audio)

Words In The Ears Or Eyes On The Words?

Send us a textStruggling to find the perfect way to consume books while managing the symptoms of paranoid schizophrenia? Join me, Diana Dirkby, as I unravel the complexities of reading with visual and auditory hallucinations and why audiobooks have become my sanctuary. Discover my personal journey from battling the chaos of jumbled words on a page to finding comfort in the soothing cadence of a narrator's voice. Gain insight into how these auditory experiences provide a much-needed escape and...

1 year ago

8 minutes

Schizophrenia As I Live It (audio)

Resilience and Renewal: Diana Dirkby's Digital Transformation Amid Schizophrenia

Send us a textCan you imagine navigating the complexities of paranoid schizophrenia while managing a busy online presence? Diana Dirkby takes us through her personal journey, filled with both challenges and triumphs, as she shares the latest updates in her life and work. From launching a new website to revamping her social media profiles, Diana’s story is both inspiring and insightful. She candidly discusses her recent accident and how it's impacted her work, illustrating the resilience and d...

1 year ago

5 minutes

Schizophrenia As I Live It (audio)

The Overlife Is A Best-Seller And What My Next Novel Says About Schizophrenia

Send us a textWhat if a person’s greatest insights came during their darkest hours? Join me, Diana Dirkby, as I celebrate a major milestone—my book "The Overlife: A Tale of Schizophrenia" has become a bestseller on Amazon Kindle! I'll share exclusive details on where you can purchase this powerful story and highlight the unique experience offered by the audiobook version, narrated by the talented Wendy Moman. Plus, get an exciting sneak peek at my upcoming novel, "Three Kidnapped, Three Sibli...

1 year ago

10 minutes

Schizophrenia As I Live It (audio)

Voices and Visions: Finding Myself Amidst Schizophrenia

Send us a textHave you ever wondered what it's like to navigate the complex world of paranoid schizophrenia while trying to hold on to your true self? My debut novel, "The Overlife: A Tale of Schizophrenia," provides insights into this dilemma. In this heartfelt episode, I open up about my experiences with multiple relapses and psychotic breaks, highlighting the daily challenges and the constant battle to maintain my sense of identity amidst auditory and visual hallucinations.Get ready ...

1 year ago

9 minutes

Schizophrenia As I Live It (audio)

Building Bridges Between Friends and Mental Health

Send us a textImagine discovering your friend has a mental health diagnosis like schizophrenia. Would you know how to respond, or would fear and hesitation cloud your judgment? This episode promises to smash through societal misconceptions and shed light on the harsh realities many face due to the stigma perpetuated by media misrepresentations. Join me, Diana Dirkby, as I unpack the damaging stereotypes often portrayed in movies, TV shows, and books, and how these contribute to personal exper...

1 year ago

12 minutes

Schizophrenia As I Live It (audio)

The Menace Of Coincidence

Send us a textHave you ever felt like the universe was conspiring against you through an eerie sequence of events? That's what we're unpacking today, as I, Diana Dirkby, share my personal confrontations with coincidence and its particularly intense effects on those of us with paranoid schizophrenia. The ever-present challenge of discerning reality from paranoia becomes even more complex when ordinary occurrences take on a sinister hue. I'm peeling back the layers on how I navigate the treache...

1 year ago

7 minutes

Schizophrenia As I Live It (audio)

The Gray Area Of Stigma

Send us a textWhen I, Diana Dirkby, began my journey with paranoid schizophrenia, the path was fraught with misconceptions and isolation. Today, I share not only my story but also engage with the difficult realities of stigma in mental health. Our latest episode ventures into the heart of these challenges, revealing the intricate dance between misunderstanding and awareness. We traverse the landscape of severe mental illnesses and the importance of organizations like NAMI, shedding light on t...

1 year ago

22 minutes