It’s Time to Be Open About the Hidden Shame of Schizophrenia

Small talk and dangerous questions.

Leon Macfayden
Speaking Bipolar

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A conversation with a waiter made me realize how ashamed I was to have schizophrenia.

Usually, I don’t engage in small talk. There are too many topics I must avoid or dance around in case I make the other person uncomfortable. Questions like “What do you do for a living?” make…

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Leon Macfayden
Speaking Bipolar

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