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Two weeks ago, I wrote about a book, The Suicide of Claire Bishop, by Carmiel Banasky. You can find the post here. I am currently about 1/3 of the way through the book and happy to report that I like it. It is very well written, the story is interesting, and so far, West, the character who has schizophrenia is interesting and not at all offensive. West doesn’t have the same type of symptoms as I do, but it is easy to believe that someone else’s symptoms are similar to his. I haven’t finished the book, but so far it is a good read. I would love it if some of you read it and then let me know how you think the author did creating a character with schizophrenia.
Early in the week, I posted a blog on Psych Central about 5 things to avoid asking someone with schizophrenia. I would love it if you would check it out. It has been my most popular article on Psych Central.
Today, I posted an article about 6 ways to be an ally to someone with a mental illness. I welcome your feedback.
Your Psych Central articles are both excellent and very helpful! Thanks.
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Thanks for reading them, Jill!!! xoxo
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I first heard about that book on your other blog post and I knew I’d have to read it, so I’ve ordered it. It sounded like a curious plot. I’m obviously in no place to judge how accurate the symptoms she presents in West are when I read it, but I think it will still be interesting to see how she constructs the character–glad you haven’t been offended by it so far. That’s a good sign lol.
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Oh, I am so happy you bought it. We can discuss it when we have both finished it. I am enjoying it, and I hope you like it, too.
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