Category Archives: Difference and Diversity

stuff is messed up – the offspring

Posted on January 27, 2013 by recoverynetwork:Toronto

caution the actual lyrics are not quite so polite, they might be a bit too much in yer face. Now I don’t know, and it’s hard to explain But it seems like things are just kind of insane Because the … Continue reading →

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C/S Timebank Toronto

Posted on January 21, 2013 by recoverynetwork:Toronto

We are happy to support and to help the world learn about Consumer Survivor Timebank Toronto. Here is ther notice about information sessions you can attend to find out more. Space is limited, see how to register for the info events … Continue reading →

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Grief and anxiety are not mental illnesses

Posted on January 21, 2013 by recoverynetwork:Toronto

Are we, as a society, already scared of our own emotions? and more especially the emotions of others? It often seems that there are signs everywhere that this is so: and that it really ain’t working out too well for us, and less … Continue reading →

Posted in anxiety, Learning, psychosis, The Mad Ones, what's going on? | Tagged Anxiety, Brain That Changes Itself, grief, mental health | 7 Comments

the kids aren’t alright – the offspring

Posted on January 20, 2013 by recoverynetwork:Toronto

Chances thrown Nothing’s free Longing for what used to be Still it’s hard Hard to see Fragile lives, shattered dreams The Kids aren’t alright – The Offspring When we were young the future was so bright The old neighborhood … Continue reading →

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Slippery People – Talking Heads

Posted on January 19, 2013 by recoverynetwork:Toronto

“What about the time? You were rollin’ over Fall on your face You must be having fun Walk lightly! Think of a time. You’d best believe This thing is real” . Slippery People – Talking Heads What about the time? … Continue reading →

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side effects

Posted on January 11, 2013 by recoverynetwork:Toronto

Medications are chemicals and have effects when we take them . Some of those effects – the “therapeutic” effects – are the reason your Doctor may suggest or recommend you take them. But all medications have other effects too – … Continue reading →

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rub some bacon on it

Posted on January 9, 2013 by recoverynetwork:Toronto

as in everything, moderation hey, if it works for you then stick it in your wellness toolbox

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“schizophrenia” or poor sleep?

Posted on January 4, 2013 by recoverynetwork:Toronto

A study from Bristol University, UK exploring the impact of poor sleep on brain development. Researchers conclude that poor sleep may be a cause, not a result, of symptoms of “schizophrenia”, or indeed many other problems. The original article in … Continue reading →

Posted in mania & depression, psychosis, sleep, The Mad Ones | Tagged Bristol University, hearing voices, psychosis, schizophrenia, Sleep disorder | 3 Comments

psychiatry: in recovery ?

Posted on January 1, 2013 by recoverynetwork:Toronto

I was doodling the other day and came up with this list, a simple play on words. It would be difficult to tell much of the time from the way it is typically practised but the word psychiatry means healing … Continue reading →