When I was young, my grandmother and father taught me a daily value:“Do not behave in such a way that others would point at you behind your back.”“Do not do anything that would become the subject of mockery.”This teaching, passed down through generations, shaped […]
Category: Family
Minority Report
“Akko-chan,” my mum, aged 81, schizophrenia, is gradually growing weaker. It may not be today or tomorrow, and probably not even a year from now, but the day of saying “goodbye” is certainly drawing near. The time I can spend with Akko-chan is limited. […]
Things to Uphold
Ten Good Precepts Do not killDo not stealDo not commit adulteryDo not lieDo not speak frivolouslyDo not speak harshlyDo not sow discordDo not be greedyDo not harbour angerDo not hold false views
My family precepts.
1.Cherish your name.2.Stand by the weak.3.Consciousness alone: change yourself, change the world.4.Serve the public, unbound by personal affairs.5.Recognise that your adversary holds justice with equal fervour.6.Value the pursuit of understanding the unknown.7.Resolve matters democratically through discussion; never resort to force.8.Ensure freedom of speech for […]
Signs of recovery?
My mother took a bath for the first time in 63 days since November 20, 2024. It wonder that she didn’t often get infected. It must have been refreshing, before and after bathing, the expression is completely different. She is #schizophrenia and is not […]
That’s the decision we’ve made!
As a result of discussing with my mum, we decided to post our real names and face photos if it was necessary to share our episodes and story. She says that she would like to be of some help to patients and their families […]
Posts are planned soon.
I’d like to share my findings and thoughts on the #LectinFreeDiet with everyone through my blog and Vivaldi Social. Vivaldi SocialRecords of my daily meals.If it can be of any help, such as recipes using ingredients available in everyday Japanese grocery stores, I’d be […]
Or severe weather change?
Despite not recovering from drug-induced Parkinsonism, my mum complained of feeling unwell and has been experiencing discomfort due to the severe weather.
Schizophrenia struck her.
Over the last few days, my mum has been suffering from drug-induced Parkinsonism caused by “Risperidone”, which she has been taking for about 30 years. The cure became as damaging as the disease. A quote from “Hidden Valley Road”