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As I gazed out of the window, looking at the view of my neighbourhood, I reminisced about the times when I could only crouch while
Being diagnosed with schizophrenia in the beginning stages, I had terrible bouts of anxiety as well as agoraphobia. I had much difficulty being outdoors as
When I was first diagnosed with schizophrenia, I kept hearing voices playing like a broken record almost daily. It was very annoying, painful, and traumatising
Time When irritated Tools Your mobile, a speaker (optional), Youtube or Spotify app What To Do Play club-beat music in the background with the volume
Schizophrenics are often stigmatized by the public as dangerous, people with disability, unable to care for themselves, a nuisance or even a burden to society.
Time Whole day / as when necessary Tools Mobile handphone, a speaker (optional), Youtube or Spotify app What To Do Choose the type of music
When Whenever you feel irritated or stressed Tools A pen / pencil and a piece of paper What To Do Set a timer for 1
Time As and when necessary Tools A timer What To Do Set a timer for 1 minute. Play some soft background music. Start the breathing
Time You may start doing so Steps Change the way you look at things/ situations or how you would normally do things What To Do
Time 5 minutes What You Need You and your determination Steps There are times when you may be feeling very tired and do not feel
Time 30 minutes to an hour, if you wish Tools Steps When you are very stressed and need a break, put on your sports shoes
Time 30 minutes Examples of food Steps Sometimes, when you feel low or stressed up with the overwhelming thoughts and voices, you may want to
I have recorded my personal experiences in an e-book of poems which I hope will be able to spread awareness and understanding of schizophrenia to