Schizophrenia As I Live It (audio)
I discuss navigating the labyrinth of paranoid schizophrenia as a personal and Informative journey.
I'm Diana Dirkby, and I'm living with paranoid schizophrenia. In this podcast, I'll open up about my experiences with this complex brain disorder while also providing a comprehensive overview of schizophrenia itself. Despite sharing common symptoms, each individual's journey with schizophrenia is unique. We all seek tools and strategies to manage our symptoms within the context of our unique lives.
As mental health consumers, we are responsible for sharing our experiences openly and honestly. By doing so, we can help combat the stigma associated with schizophrenia. We can empower listeners to understand what psychosis truly feels like, dispelling the fear and misconceptions that often surround it. While a schizophrenic episode can be an intense and overwhelming experience, it's important to remember that the person experiencing it is usually not a threat to others.
Beyond my experiences with schizophrenia, I'll also share aspects of my life that transcend my mental health condition. This serves as a reminder that mental health consumers are multifaceted individuals, not defined solely by their diagnoses.
My fiction novel, "The Overlife: A Tale of Schizophrenia," is based on a deeply personal exploration of my own experiences and those of my mother. It's available as a Kindle and paperback book (visit https://www.amazon.com/author/diana_dirkby or search for "Diana Dirkby" on Amazon). An audiobook version will be released soon. For more information, please visit my website: https://overliveschizophrenia.com/.
Part 1 of this podcast aired during the prepublication phase of my novel. Now the book has appeared, Part 2 assumes you have access to it. You can still follow along without having read it. However, reading the book will help you understand and appreciate my podcast.
Together, we can break down barriers and promote open conversations about mental health. Thank you for joining me on this journey.
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Schizophrenia As I Live It (audio)
"The Overlife" won an International Impact Book Award
In 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 #families
Pastime With Good Company by King Henry VIII, played by The Chestnut Brass Company
Pastime With Good Company, composed by King Henry VIII, played by The Chestnut Brass Company
Hello, my name is Diana Dirkby and I live with paranoid schizophrenia. Today, I'm very happy because I have a big announcement to make. Namely, my book, the Overlife, a Tale of Schizophrenia, has won an award. On December 16, 2024, I received an email informing me that I had won a 2024 International Impact Book Award for my book, "The Overlife, a Tale of Schizophrenia, by Diana Dirkby. You'll remember that the novel is a fiction novel about a mother and daughter both living with paranoid schizophrenia, and that it is based strongly on my own life. I immediately emailed the organisers of the award to thank them and received a quick response welcoming me to the International Impact Book Award family. This news significantly boosted my new year, sending me into 2025 feeling supported and part of a large group of authors with diverse yet compatible goals.
I:The International Impact Book Award is an award giver and a charitable organisation. To learn more, you can visit their website internationalimpactbookawards. com. The International Impact Book Awards aim to encourage authors of any genre and at any stage of their careers, from beginners to veterans, to be judged independently of any hierarchical criteria. They hold a gala about twice a year, during which award recipients can attend a pedagogical conference in the day and a dinner in the evening where they can mix and network with important people. The next gala is at the end of February 2025,
I:Nim Stant is the founder of the International Impact Book Awards. In her own words, at the International Impact Book Awards, our mission is to celebrate and recognize the exceptional work of authors from around the world. We are dedicated to elevating the voices of independent authors, traditional publishing houses and forward-thinking publishers, acknowledging their dedication and passion for storytelling. Nim has also devoted herself to philanthropy, partnering with the organizations like Be Good, Do Good, Spread Good and founding the Promise from Above non-profit. She has actively participated in various community projects in Thailand, aiding underprivileged children and supplying essential school materials. Nim's upcoming book, The Gift of Living, reflects her dedication to redefining what it means to reclaim the true essence of living life to its full potential. Follow them on social media, for example, on Instagram: @InternationalImpactBookAwards. So today we have a short message to give, but it's an important one and I would advise all of you to follow the International Impact Book Awards on social media and on their website to see the wonderful work that they do and to get involved, if you can. Thank you for listening.