<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2117852/open_sms">Send us a text</a></p><p>Eric Diaz shares his journey of living with schizoaffective disorder and becoming an advocate for those with serious mental illness. </p><p>Through finding the right medication, supportive communities, and creative outlets, Eric transformed from someone who couldn't leave his house to a published author helping others navigate similar challenges.<br><br>• Diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder as a teenager but initially lacked insight into his condition<br>• Participated in a clinical trial at Emory University that was crucial for starting treatment<br>• Struggled with significant medication side effects before finding an effective treatment in 2011<br>• Went from making fries at Wendy's to getting his GED and attending college<br>• Became a Certified Peer Specialist to help others with mental health conditions<br>• Recently published his novel "I Got Sober For This" exploring themes of mental illness<br>• Now works as an employment specialist helping others with brain disorders find work<br>• Credits stable housing, family support, and faith community as vital to his recovery<br>• Emphasizes the importance of both medical treatment and social support systems<br>• Currently focusing on writing and will be taking a screenwriting workshop<br><br>Keep hope, keep going, and don't give up. Reach out to Eric at [email protected] if you'd like to learn more about his book or experiences.<br><br><br></p><p>https://tonymantor.com<br>https://Facebook.com/tonymantor<br>https://instagram.com/tonymantor<br>https://twitter.com/tonymantor<br>https://youtube.com/tonymantormusic<br>intro/outro music bed written by T. Wild<br>Why Not Me the World music published by Mantor Music (BMI)</p>