Jonathan Harnisch Podcast

Demystifying Mental Illness from the Perspective of a Survivor: Hope on Black Friday 2011.

Isolation, etc. Pressed for time. "Off the cuff," uncut, unedited but brilliant. Mac iOS issues, but excellent quality. -The Real Me.

SCHIZOPHRENIA. STIGMA. TRAUMA. PARANOIA. GOALS. CHALLENGES. HEALING.jharnisch.com/fragments

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Please see http://www.jharnisch.com/musically-enhanced-blog for more information: Today, Jonathan Harnisch of the Hip-Hop and Spoken Word mixed-up/maxed-out Band S&C [Schizophrenic & Caregiver], host of The Real Me podcast, also blogger of mental illness and New Age ideas and treatments, delivers a special totally mixed-up/maxed-out "musically enhanced" freestyle blog post, as he [of course, referring to Yours Truly] brainstorms live on tape, his coming up with the idea for a new book project, called "The Schizophrenic's Handbook," a long term undertaking—a guide—which will indeed reach even the most psychotic of us Schizophrenics with the intention of helping them, helping you, helping us—navigate through the storms and the sunshine—from daily living to the most frightening social situations. [Boy, that sure was a run-on sentence!] Until next time... Stay Real & Positive!

An introduction to Emil Kraepelin's classic book, "Dementia Praecox and Paraphrenia" [1919] with a reading from his chapter: Hallucinations.

In the middle of the night, Jonathan takes you on a quest to deal with fear and lack of sleep, along with the effects that sleep deprivation and thus brain chemistry have when going through a hard time. Hope, faith, resiliency, and courage are still some of the keys to maintain stability even when the chaos of both schizophrenia and external stress get in the way, for a more extended period of time. Be well, friends. The hard times will pass if there are any in your quest. Just have to do your best!

Back once again on The Real Me with Jonathan Harnisch Podcast on iTunes, your host invites you on his audio-diary journey having recorded last night's depression/psychosis episode with this morning's manic episode. Tourette's symptoms abound, especially Jonathan's tic of repeating the word "dude" which is better than saying something inappropriate :) Talk about playfully dubbing himself "The King of Mental Illness!" Updates are available if you would be so kind to like The Real Me with Jonathan Harnisch page on Facebook, or follow JH on Twitter @jwharnisch. Further, reverbnation.com/jwharnisch has some incredible music evoking the full gamut of styles and spectrum. Free music and other audio and info app are available on Android/iPhone, while jharnisch.com is where everything blends together. Enjoy this one guys, and excuse the "dude." After all, it's the Real Him, the Real You... The Real Me—Schizophrenic for sure, and sure as heck handling a handful of cards with resiliency and dedication. "Let's forget the

Relaxing outdoors underneath a rain and thunderstorm in New Mexico, Jonathan discusses several topics and shares some new tools he's been using to maintain recovery from schizoaffective disorder. The idea of schizophrenia or any such tragedy being a result of the universe "teaching lessons," as in, does everything in life "happen for a reason?" is brought to the surface in this episode. The idea that we, as unique individuals might be the ones who give "meaning" to things in general. Mental illness can be quite a roller coaster ride, but keeping hope and faith alive is key to recovery and peace of mind, however people define what it is for them that they want out of life in general.

Host Jonathan Harnisch is full of fun, laughter and playfulness on this episode. Over the weekend he became curious about the idea of life being like a movie. He talks about the schizophrenic mind and how reality might actually be altering, or adjusting the sufferer's reality so that it suits what Jung calls "psychological reality" as well as those who are grounded in real reality itself. This kind of concept could be reason enough to make schizophrenia such a complex disease. A small favor: if you would please "like" the Facebook Page: The Real Me with Jonathan Harnisch, it would make Jonathan's day! Hope you enjoy this episode. Allow it to open your mind, and stay healthy. Keep it cool, and go with the flow!

Jonathan talks about the benefits of planning ahead for times when it might be of help to better accept, for example, the crash that often follows a manic episode. New tool is also discovered to help manage manic states.

On this episode, your host Jonathan Harnisch shares the message: you're not alone if you feel misunderstood, not heard, or not even seen, and ignored - if you have schizophrenia or not. A message to caregivers especially is offered about taking care of your own needs before helping others. We are not alone, we're all in this together, so keep trying and make it great!

Host Jonathan Harnisch talks about what is like Being the Real Me, incorporating a new sense of what self-empowerment is beginning to mean to Jonathan, and realizing his life-long goal of having peace of mind. It is possible. And you can do it! Stay positive!

Host Jonathan Harnisch is just keepin it real on today's episode, encouraging all of you to be The Real You, and to speak your truth! Plus, one of your questions for Jonathan is answered on the air, and on jharnisch.com. Stay real and positive!

Host Jonathan Harnisch expands on the significance of bringing to your doctor, if diagnosed with a severe mental illness, all the information that you can, including a loved one, another person, who might be able to provide insights about yourself that you might not have access to by yourself. Also, Jonathan recognizes how difficult it can be to just "snap out" of it sometimes, but offers some tools and insight, when stress arises.

The Real Me Host Jonathan Harnisch is "On the Road" underneath a nasty hail storm with his wife, Maureen as they return from yet another planned day on the town. Jonathan talks about how getting out of one's safety zone for certain periods of time and with the right people can be helpful in recharging overall self-esteem and sense of well being, part of treating schizophrenia right! A terrific day, and Maureen is interviewed briefly with her take on the positive and negative effects that schizophrenia has on one's ability and need to just get out now and then. Thanks to the nearly 700 subscribers now on TRM! You are all the greatest! Until then, stay positive!

Jonathan Harnisch, your host on The Real Me is back and while OFF THE CUFF, it's was just one of those days... again. With some software crashes, this episode had to be postponed, but is now LIVE. And the blood test mentioned, which had been feared, and the "day after," turned out much better than was expected, thanks to the expressions made on this episode. Such topics as resentments, forgiveness, and "faux spirituality," are spoken about here on Episode #31. Stay Positive!

On this episode, Jonathan talks about identifying the cries that come from one's inner child and realizing what and how people crave help from others. When feeling alone, everybody can be their own best friend by speaking to and caring for his or her inner child, the deeper self... on the instant, and forever.

On today's episode, Host Jonathan Harnisch speaks candidly and with no agenda in mind. Coming from a place of peacefulness and clear thinking, Jonathan imparts some new thought, about what control and ownership means and doesn't mean, and how he's been separating himself from everyday stress, and being "satisfied," even through tragedy.

Host Jonathan Harnisch reflects with insightfulness on his recovery from trauma, schizophrenia and stigma, and redefining who The Real Jonathan is all about. Grounded and at peace today, Jonathan shares with you some of the tools, including an interesting use of writing "sticky notes" to help get through the more difficult times of life with mental illness, for when they do arise, inevitably.