Hannah — She/Her
I first started showing definite symptoms of schizophrenia in early 2013, and was professionally diagnosed with that and autism for the first time in Fall 2015.
Other conditions have come and gone or are up in the air, including periods of PTSD, a restrictive eating disorder, panic attacks, self-harm/suicidal behaviors, unusual mood episodes, and possible OCPD. I also have various physical health symptoms, primarily linked to hypermobile spectrum disorder.
On this site, I explore all aspects of my mental health, particularly the intersections of schizophrenia and creativity, aiming for a realistic, nonromanticized, but positive approach.
Treatment wise, I’ve had success with Seroquel since mid 2020, and I’ve been working with my current therapist (a PsyD) since early 2023.
I’m primarily a homemaker, and also the author of fourteen books, an alternative sexuality educator, and a local group facilitator. I also serve on the Board of Directors of the Leather Leadership Conference and assist with the FLAIR conference. I live in Las Vegas with my lovely wife and our two adorable cats.
(Find The Schizophrenia Diaries as a book here.)
(Posts on this site are from 2020-2023. You can best stay up to date on all of my projects by subscribing to my free, monthly email newsletter here.)
(Cited in Kinky and Complicated by Rebecca Blanton, after my podcast interview with the author.)