My illness is paranoid Schizophrenia. There have been some dark days and some weary nights to overcome. Some of my problems are headaches, weight gain and sleep problems. Working on the work crew at ADS helps and using my coping skills by walking around the track field. Getting to bed early helps me see light at the end of the tunnel. The Center of Hope helps me by having a circle of friends and having someone to talk to. Being the secretary of The Center of Hope shows me I can do something. Art gives me a sense of reality over my problems.