Not Like the Others: Katie's Story of Mental Illness and Recovery (Episode 28)

What's it like to live with schizoaffective disorder, and other Mental Illness conditions, and what helps?
“You raise expectations, and raised expectations are what people need.” - Mindy
From Katie's blog:
"Throughout the course of my life with schizoaffective disorder, I have always been considered high functioning. But high functioning doesn’t mean my life is normal or even symptom-free. "
Katie Sanford is a blogger and advocate living with schizoaffective disorder who uses her insights and experiences to promote a deeper understanding of schizophrenia-spectrum disorders. She details her experiences on her blog, Not Like The Others, and is also an ambassador for NAMI Chicago involved with Crisis Intervention Training. She has been a guest speaker for college classes, webinars, and podcasts, and her story has been featured on platforms like Women's Health Online.
How does schizoaffective disorder impact you at work?
How does it impact your relationships?
Is an outcome like yours possible for everyone?
And why do you think it's important for people to hear from individuals with lived experience?
What role has family played for you in your recovery? - support, treatment, early diagnosis
Advice for practitioners? - Believe your patients more
From article she wrote for The Mighty:
“Receiving a mental health diagnosis isn’t the end of your life, it’s just the beginning of a new chapter. But it may be daunting or terrifying. When I was diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder, I had no idea what my future would look like...While my mind went spinning into denial, fear and acceptance that life as I knew it was over, a part of me clung to hope and refused to give up.
Hope wasn’t enough to solve all my problems.”
katiesanford.net/wp/
themighty.com/
Who Are the 3 Moms?
Randye Kaye -Broadcaster, Actress, Voice Talent, Speaker, and Author (“Ben Behind his Voices”)
Miriam Feldman - Artist, Mom, Author “He Came in With It”
Mindy Greiling - member of the Minnesota House of Representatives for twenty years. Activist, Legislator, Author (“Fix What You Can“)
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[@hollehpazouki7623]

Thank you for sharing your story. You are all so awesome and brave.

[@matchie01sc]

Sadly my daughter was diagnosed with schizophrenia, takes 4 months to see a Dr. it’s unbelievable. Thank you Amy so happy for you. 🙏🏼Moms

[@RandyeKaye]

We know. Truly an outrage. So much to address in the way the system works

[@seanoconnor1689]

Keep making these podcasts love you guys!

[@jaildr]

Much Love and Respect Katie. Keep on Sharing, your VOICE is so important. Hope you are doing well. Doc

[@spmoreland]

Thank you for all that you do!

[@SZ3MomsTrenches]

you're welcome! thanks for sharing!