EPISODE 171: ALLOWING PEOPLE TO SEE US JUST AS WE ARE WITH MICHELLE HAMMER On Episode 171 of You, Me, Empathy, founder of Schizophrenic.NYC and schizophrenia activist, Michelle Hammer, and I explore how we can move the needle on ending stigma around mental illness, being diagnosed and feeling like people will judge us, [...]
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Paranoia and Schizophrenia What does paranoia feel like? How does paranoia affect our day-to-day life? Does social media affect your paranoia? What are some of our coping skills/grounding techniques that help with paranoia? How does misunderstanding of paranoia lead to further discrimination and stigma for people living with psychosis? In this episode of Schizophrenia [...]
What Meds Do We Take? In this episode of Schizophrenia and the City, Michelle Hammer and Cecilia McGough answer the very commonly asked question “What meds do they take?” Well, not quite. Rather, they discuss the reasons why they don’t typically answer that question. People who ask that question are usually asking because they [...]
Each year I battle depression in the summer. I don’t know if it’s seasonal affective disorder or not. My psychiatrist hasn’t said; but every year as summer approaches I can feel it like I’ve heard people say they can feel that it’s going to rain, only this is darker. This feels like when you’re [...]
Schizophrenia Is Not A Look In this episode of Schizophrenia and the City, Michelle Hammer and Cecilia McGough put makeup on each other and talk about, well, life. Michelle didn’t put makeup on when she was younger. She was partly insecure not knowing how to put on makeup, and the other part was paranoid [...]
Schizophrenia and Relationships In this episode of Schizophrenia and the City, Michelle Hammer from Schizophrenic.NYC and Cecilia McGough from Students With Psychosis discuss relationships. Even before the advent of the COVID-19 pandemic, isolation has been a prevalent issue in the psychosis community. For Cecilia, just getting out of bed was hard enough and led [...]
Let's Break some Taboos around Schizophrenia! Join a fascinating conversation between Michelle Hammer and Serena Sun as they dive into what it means to be diagnosed with schizophrenia. You might have seen Michelle in New York, actively talking about having schizophrenia while selling her clothing line. Listen as they dispel myths and answer some [...]
LGBTQ2S+ & Schizophrenia Why is it prevalent to talk about psychosis within the LGBTQ2S+ community? How are our coming out stories different or the same as our opening up stories about psychosis? What can the Psychosis community learn about language from the LGBTQ2S+ community? What additional barriers to care or additional stigma is presented [...]
Here at Schizophrenic.NYC, we are so excited to have Desire Ortiz model the Mental Health Leggings Collection. Desire Ortiz is a Professional Dancer and Artist in New York City. Follow her on Instagram at @_Desire.X. “Bleach” Black & White Print Leggings PURCHASE HERE “Wake Up” Print Leggings PURCHASE HERE [...]
In this interview with Schizophrenic business owner, Michelle Hammer, we have some... interesting conversations. Tune in to learn more about Michelle Hammer, schizophrenia, and MUCH MORE! This interview is marked EXPLICIT.
**Trigger Warning** Self-Harm My first few weeks at college were amazing...then I started to think my best friend/roommate was trying to kill me. I'm Michelle Hammer and I have Paranoid Schizophrenia. I'm not sure when I officially got it but it didn't really "blow up" until I went to college at 18. I made [...]
Psych Ward & Schizophrenia (PART 1) What is a psych ward really like? Did we find our stays helpful? How were we treated by fellow patients and staff? In this week's episode of @schizophreniaandthecity, Michelle Hammer from Schizophrenic.NYC and Cecilia McGough from Students With Psychosis discuss their lived experiences in the psych ward. Thank [...]
Guest Blog by Theo Kuczek, MA, CPT, MFT “Man-Up, you’re too sensitive, suck it up” When someone is saying “you’re too sensitive” what they are really saying is…. “I see that you’re uncomfortable right now or affected by something that's happening." “When I see your affectedness by this it makes me uncomfortable. It [...]
Are New Year's Resolutions Healthy? You can have a fresh start and make a positive change on any and all 365 days of the year. A calendar date does not determine when you're ready, and change does not have to happen like a flip of a switch. ... In this week's episode of @schizophreniaandthecity [...]
Michelle was featured on Psych and The City Podcast. This Podcast is by a social worker and sex-therapist-to-be who dives into all things sexual, relational, and psychological. The podcast is about sex, sex work, and all the stuff we want to know but don't know how to ask. Heavy on learning, unlearning, and the [...]
Panic Attack While Filming As mental health advocates, we find it important to not filter the schizophrenia experience. It is okay to struggle out in the open. Having a panic attack is nothing to be ashamed about. You do not have to hide aspects of yourself to feel accepted. In this week's episode, Michelle [...]
The Mental Wealth Podcast is hosted by Kaylor Betts (founder of MWP) and will be a place where at times intense, stimulating, and knowledge-ridden conversations will take place with a variety of different guests for each episode. These guests may be professionals in the Mental Health space or everyday individuals who have an impactful [...]
Becoming Schizophrenia Advocates In this week's episode, Michelle Hammer from Schizophrenic.NYC and Cecilia McGough Students With Psychosis talk about why they became advocates. The world needs more schizophrenia and psychosis advocates. We talk with students every day, and an often concern that is addressed is whether or not they should disclose their diagnosis or [...]
Why Did We Attempt Suicide? Why did we attempt suicide? Michelle Hammer from Schizophrenic.NYC and Cecilia McGough from Students With Psychosis have a vulnerable conversation about their suicide attempts, what helps them when they are feeling suicidal, how has their suicide attempts changed their perspectives on life, and when to reach out. Schizophrenia [...]
Schizophrenic.NYC was featured in Change Talk Podcast and this is what they had to say. -- This week, we meet mental health advocate and Schizophrenic.NYC clothing brand creator, Michelle Hammer, whose change talk involves conquering her imposter syndrome. Buy Michelle's mental health clothing brand at Schizophrenic.NYC. Follow her on Instagram, and check out her [...]
We are excited to announce that Schizophrenic.NYC was featured in the Adulting201.com GIFTS THAT GIVE BACK: 2020 ETHICAL HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE. Make your holiday shopping matter this year by purchasing from a company that gives back to the community and world (And give a fantastic gift at the same time!). SCHIZOPHRENIC.NYC"Perfect For: The [...]
NYC Best of the Boroughs celebrates the local businesses, organizations, and community individuals that make our city, and each borough, a unique place to live. The Founder of Schizophrenic.NYC on Destigmatizing Mental Illness Schizophrenic.NYC was founded and designed by Michelle Hammer, a Schizophrenic New Yorker who is on a mission to transform [...]
Mental Health Gift Guide for the Holidays This season we picked the greatest gifts from Schizophrenic.NYC for all your holiday needs. For The Person On-The-Go Do you know someone who has a fast-paced life? Are they running from place to place? Do you ever forget to take meds in this rush? Well, check [...]
What Do Schizophrenia Hallucinations Look Like? Disclaimer: Just like you should never ask a disabled person how they became disabled, never ask a person what their hallucinations say. It ignores the person themself and focuses on the details of their condition, it is a very personal, private topic, and it may trigger past traumas [...]
