An interview style video touching on various topics concerning Rivky’s schizophrenia - what it's like living with schizophrenia; advice to those concerned about symptoms they don't understand; what scared her the most when she was first diagnosed; whether she's afraid of her symptoms getting worse; and what she would tell someone who is struggling with this illness and feels alone.

All of the music in this video is by Rivky.

Rivky is a singer/songwriter living in New York City. Here are some links to some of her recent work:
Hypnotized by Youth:    • Hypnotized By Youth  
Coplas de Purim:    • Rivky: Coplas De Purim (Judeo-Spanish...  

We really want to be moving in the direction of sharing more people's stories, just like Rivky's. If you want to see more of this content, please consider supporting us through Patreon at the link below. We appreciate any contribution so much as it will allow us to share more stories of real people who are living with schizophrenia, just like Rivky.

Rivky’s Instagram: @rivkyisms
Rivky's Soundcloud:   / rivkygee  
Rivky's Facebook music page: www.facebook.com/Rivkygmusic

We also want to thank @Students With Psychosis for bringing us to New York and allowing us the opportunity to meet and film with fellow advocates like Rivky!

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