What we’re about
Welcome to Finding Strength in Schizophrenia and Bi-polar
1-2% of the world’s population have severe mental health issues; namely diagnosed as ‘bi-polar’, ‘schizophrenia’, or ‘schizo-affective disorder’ – these people also have unique capabilities that are either misunderstood, or they are not taught how to be able to navigate these abilities.
The correlation between the 1-2% of ancient tribal cultures, who were the 'shaman' (also named; the witch doctor, medicine man, snake woman) and these severe mental health diagnoses is something I am exploring with this group.
Through my own experiences, I have come to understand the striking similarities of how these two types of people experience life: being able to see and talk to spirits, being able to talk to nature and animals, being able to witness psychic phenomena and visions, and being able to perceive life on a higher spectrum; something that most other people are unable to witness with their senses.
Similar to psychics, mystics, and shamans, people with these severe mental health issues have the same abilities and experiential phenomena, being able to perceive the world in a completely different way. Though they also have been through severe trauma, and require a path to healing.
This group began out of my 20 year search to understand what is true about my own mental illness, how to heal and move towards wholeness, and to be able to live with the challenges, not as a challenge, but as a gift.
I have a diagnosis of schizophrenia, and have met and talked with many people with mental illness, and also have many friends with these diagnoses. I have also spent the last 10 years healing myself as deeply as I could, on all levels. I have found that which works to become healthy and whole. Though even through this healing journey, my 'schizophrenia' remained; I still had all the abilities that I had when I was psychotic. It simply became manageable, and I learned how to navigate this heightened perception of life.
At these free meet up groups we explore how to tap into these unknown powers, while being able to differentiate between how to function in the modern world and how to safely and effectively use our gifts to create a greater life for ourselves.
We also look at paths towards healing, and support each other in the journey towards wholeness.
This is a great place to meet fellow individuals who experience life on a similar spectrum to you, and to explore your unique gifts and capabilities, and methods to help yourself feel empowered and whole.
This is not a group run by professionals or medical staff. We are here to meet like minded people who have similar conditions or diagnoses. Though we will help you to get in touch with these types of people if you are going through a crisis, helping you find the best help available while also respecting where you feel most safe and comfortable.
This is a place where we can explore the phenomena of mental illness through a holistic and spiritual approach, though also grounded into what works to both manage your condition and excel in your life.
We also explore and help people who have other forms of mental illness, such as anxiety, depression, psychosis, mania, delusions, voices, or any manner of spiritual awakening or crisis that is spiritual in nature.
This group provides a place for people with mental health issues to talk about, explore, and relate with others who have similar experiences.
We are leading each other on an exploration of what mental illness truly is, and what it can be.
