Schizophrenia - General Discussion

I can't quite wrap my head around what you're trying to say here. Could you clarify? kaže:
Give it a shot and let us know how it goes.

The Bible explains that Nebuchadnezzar lost his mind because he turned his back on God. He only regained his sanity after seven years of living like a wild animal, finally looking up toward the heavens and acknowledging the authority of Jehovah.

Absolutely brilliant. A king decides to butt heads with God, and suddenly, God scrambles his brains until he finally admits who's really in charge.

A merciful God.

I know exactly what the Bible says about this. God told Nebuchadnezzar that he’d be driven mad until he finally came to his senses. Once he finally regained his sanity, God restored him to his throne.
What would actually happen if you took a guy struggling with schizophrenia and dropped him into the middle of the wilderness? If you just left him out there to fend for himself, would his brain finally snap into gear? Would that primal survival instinct kick in and somehow cure him or make him see sense? I wonder if facing harsh, raw conditions—something like what Nebuchadnezzar had to endure—would change his perspective. At home, he’s got it too easy. His mother handles everything; she cooks, she cleans, everything is handed to him on a silver platter.
What exactly is his motivation for staying alive?

blueangler1 said:Honestly, it’s way easier to just dump someone who's struggling out in the middle of the woods to live like an animal—or force them to drink their own urine—than it is to actually get them to a psychiatrist. I mean, seriously, what century are we even living in? 🙂

That kid belongs to my colleague! If it were my own child, honestly, I probably would have done the exact same thing... just driven them way out into the wilderness and left them to figure it out on their own! Maybe they'd actually recover better out there than they would at a place like Coal General Hospital! Heaven forbid! Because I haven't seen a single neighbor act like a sane human being after spending time on that island!
Anyway, they all collect some kind of pension and just sit around doing absolutely nothing.

goldenharbor55 said:

I can't quite wrap my head around what you're trying to say here. Could you clarify? kaže:
Give it a shot and let us know how it goes.

The Bible explains that Nebuchadnezzar lost his mind because he turned his back on God. He only regained his sanity after seven years of living like a wild animal, finally looking up toward the heavens and acknowledging the authority of Jehovah.

Absolutely brilliant. A king decides to butt heads with God, and suddenly, God scrambles his brains until he finally admits who's really in charge.

A merciful God.

I know exactly what the Bible says about this. God told Nebuchadnezzar that he’d be driven mad until he finally came to his senses. Once he finally regained his sanity, God restored him to his throne.
What would actually happen if you took a guy struggling with schizophrenia and dropped him into the middle of the wilderness? If you just left him out there to fend for himself, would his brain finally snap into gear? Would that primal survival instinct kick in and somehow cure him or make him see sense? I wonder if facing harsh, raw conditions—something like what Nebuchadnezzar had to endure—would change his perspective. At home, he’s got it too easy. His mother handles everything; she cooks, she cleans, everything is handed to him on a silver platter.
What exactly is his motivation for staying alive?

Peter wanted him, didn't she..? Blood is thicker than water, through thick and thin... damn, damn, damn...
Just because things didn't turn out the way people wanted, or expected, or hoped... it doesn't change the facts. Or does it?
Someone sitting up there on a high horse, judging someone else's will to live...
Might find themselves looking for answers to that exact same question sooner or later...
Watch what you wish for... watch how you judge others.................................

I tried starting a new thread, but everything here is such a chaotic mess right now that I figured I’d just jump back in. For about ten years, I was strictly on Lithium, and after that, it was mostly just tapering down—I found Lexapro worked best for me, or maybe Zoloft if I really needed it. As for Seroquel, honestly, it felt like a death sentence, especially the XR version. 🙂Thank God, though, because I’m doing significantly better than I used to be. It might sound a bit arrogant to say, but my close friends from this forum wouldn't even recognize me anymore. 😒🎉☕☕☕

edit: work sets you free + yeah, I loooove it 😁

What kind of delusional, clairvoyant mob is this, where everyone just sits there in silence, forced to swallow everyone else's nonsense? AAAAAAA? ☕🙂☕

🎉🎉🎉🍿👏🙂☕

so how's it going—looks like you're in some kind of hyper phase, pretty sweet 😁

I'm not sure if this has crossed anyone's radar yet, but there’s been some significant headway recently in pinning down the exact genetic drivers behind the disease:

https://www.theguardian.com/science/...-brain-changes

Hey everyone 👋

Yesterday, I went through a bit of an unusual experience from midnight until about 3 in the morning. Honestly, everything I had been reading online felt like it was describing my own situation personally. I suppose I was just trying to escape reality for a little while. Once I took my medication and managed to get some sleep, things settled down and I feel alright now. 😉

Harold Anderson3 said:Hey everyone 👋

Yesterday, I went through a bit of an unusual experience from midnight until about 3 in the morning. Honestly, everything I had been reading online felt like it was describing my own situation personally. I suppose I was just trying to escape reality for a little while. Once I took my medication and managed to get some sleep, things settled down and I feel alright now. 😉

how'd you handle it? did you decide to take the meds on your own later? glad you're feeling better now 👍

Harold Anderson3 said:Hey everyone 👋

Yesterday, I went through a bit of an unusual experience from midnight until about 3 in the morning. Honestly, everything I had been reading online felt like it was describing my own situation personally. I suppose I was just trying to escape reality for a little while. Once I took my medication and managed to get some sleep, things settled down and I feel alright now. 😉

😁🎉

As for me, I’m sitting in a pretty solid, stable remission—no autoimmune flare-ups, no outward aggression, cognitive functions are intact, intellect is sharp, blah blah blah...
🍿😉☕

jadeharbor81 said:how'd you handle it? did you decide to take the meds on your own later? glad you're feeling better now 👍

I think I misspoke a little there; I didn't mean to imply everything was directed at me, though I was certain of it at the moment. Looking back, I actually had that exact same sensation right before my first psychotic episode about five or six years ago—that feeling where you're absolutely positive about something, only to realize later that you were falsely convinced of it. It was in that moment that I slowly realized nobody was actually talking to me and that I was slipping into psychosis. I just took my medication, and that was that! 👍In fact, I even managed to work a full day today 🥱

Harold Anderson3 said:I think I misspoke a little there; I didn't mean to imply everything was directed at me, though I was certain of it at the moment. Looking back, I actually had that exact same sensation right before my first psychotic episode about five or six years ago—that feeling where you're absolutely positive about something, only to realize later that you were falsely convinced of it. It was in that moment that I slowly realized nobody was actually talking to me and that I was slipping into psychosis. I just took my medication, and that was that! 👍In fact, I even managed to work a full day today 🥱

Respect. Seriously impressive how much control you've got 🙂

Noah Garcia4 said:😁🎉

As for me, I’m sitting in a pretty solid, stable remission—no autoimmune flare-ups, no outward aggression, cognitive functions are intact, intellect is sharp, blah blah blah...
🍿😉☕

We already knew about the intellect part... glad to hear about the rest 😁

Hey everyone! I’m back in action and ready to share what I’ve learned about managing "soul splitting"—or psychosis, if you want to use that uncomfortable label we call schizophrenia. Sending a huge shout-out to my wonderful psychologists and the doctors who treated me at the clinic on recommendation; may they stay blessed. My doctor actually believes in my perspective now and told me I can come back whenever I need—just one call away! It’s so important for everyone struggling to realize that this is just a medical condition like any other. Unfortunately, nobody is untouchable. Even Hildegard of Bingen used herbal remedies to treat these issues, but today we have a massive toolkit of both old-school and modern medications. If one doesn't work, you have to switch things up; if one isn't hitting the mark, another one will help stabilize you.
I've gathered a lot of life experience since dealing with this illness and PTSD. As a veteran, I’ve heard heartbreaking statistics about how many soldiers struggle with suicide, and whether you served in the military or not, we are all facing the same dark era. WHEN MEDICATIONS FAIL YOU, CAUSE WEIGHT GAIN, OR TRIGGER UNKNOWN SIDE EFFECTS, SEEK OUT A PSYCHIATRIST VOLUNTARILY. Get your referral ready so you can react immediately to adjust your meds and stay consistent with check-ups. If you're hitting an acute psychotic episode, act fast! Beyond medicine, if you're looking for spiritual comfort, I highly recommend reading *The Sacraments* by Anselm Grün for some peace and tenderness. May the angels watch over our doctors. For those with faith, balance is key: lean into your medicine and your spirituality, but try to stay grounded rather than falling into fanaticism. I've been navigating this treatment journey for years now...

Joshua Lewis9 said:Hey everyone! I’m back in action and ready to share what I’ve learned about managing "soul splitting"—or psychosis, if you want to use that uncomfortable label we call schizophrenia. Sending a huge shout-out to my wonderful psychologists and the doctors who treated me at the clinic on recommendation; may they stay blessed. My doctor actually believes in my perspective now and told me I can come back whenever I need—just one call away! It’s so important for everyone struggling to realize that this is just a medical condition like any other. Unfortunately, nobody is untouchable. Even Hildegard of Bingen used herbal remedies to treat these issues, but today we have a massive toolkit of both old-school and modern medications. If one doesn't work, you have to switch things up; if one isn't hitting the mark, another one will help stabilize you.
I've gathered a lot of life experience since dealing with this illness and PTSD. As a veteran, I’ve heard heartbreaking statistics about how many soldiers struggle with suicide, and whether you served in the military or not, we are all facing the same dark era. WHEN MEDICATIONS FAIL YOU, CAUSE WEIGHT GAIN, OR TRIGGER UNKNOWN SIDE EFFECTS, SEEK OUT A PSYCHIATRIST VOLUNTARILY. Get your referral ready so you can react immediately to adjust your meds and stay consistent with check-ups. If you're hitting an acute psychotic episode, act fast! Beyond medicine, if you're looking for spiritual comfort, I highly recommend reading *The Sacraments* by Anselm Grün for some peace and tenderness. May the angels watch over our doctors. For those with faith, balance is key: lean into your medicine and your spirituality, but try to stay grounded rather than falling into fanaticism. I've been navigating this treatment journey for years now...

It brings me great comfort to know that you have finally discovered doctors whom you can truly trust.

Joshua Lewis9 said:Hey everyone! I’m back in action and ready to share what I’ve learned about managing "soul splitting"—or psychosis, if you want to use that uncomfortable label we call schizophrenia. Sending a huge shout-out to my wonderful psychologists and the doctors who treated me at the clinic on recommendation; may they stay blessed. My doctor actually believes in my perspective now and told me I can come back whenever I need—just one call away! It’s so important for everyone struggling to realize that this is just a medical condition like any other. Unfortunately, nobody is untouchable. Even Hildegard of Bingen used herbal remedies to treat these issues, but today we have a massive toolkit of both old-school and modern medications. If one doesn't work, you have to switch things up; if one isn't hitting the mark, another one will help stabilize you.
I've gathered a lot of life experience since dealing with this illness and PTSD. As a veteran, I’ve heard heartbreaking statistics about how many soldiers struggle with suicide, and whether you served in the military or not, we are all facing the same dark era. WHEN MEDICATIONS FAIL YOU, CAUSE WEIGHT GAIN, OR TRIGGER UNKNOWN SIDE EFFECTS, SEEK OUT A PSYCHIATRIST VOLUNTARILY. Get your referral ready so you can react immediately to adjust your meds and stay consistent with check-ups. If you're hitting an acute psychotic episode, act fast! Beyond medicine, if you're looking for spiritual comfort, I highly recommend reading *The Sacraments* by Anselm Grün for some peace and tenderness. May the angels watch over our doctors. For those with faith, balance is key: lean into your medicine and your spirituality, but try to stay grounded rather than falling into fanaticism. I've been navigating this treatment journey for years now...

Regarding the botanical specimens you mention, Rauvolfia vomitoria contains high levels of the alkaloid reserpine, which has been utilized for centuries in the treatment of schizophrenia. Is it not interesting that this plant was even documented within Ayurveda as a means to prevent dark, intrusive thoughts?

Joshua Lewis9 said:Hey everyone! I’m back in action and ready to share what I’ve learned about managing "soul splitting"—or psychosis, if you want to use that uncomfortable label we call schizophrenia. Sending a huge shout-out to my wonderful psychologists and the doctors who treated me at the clinic on recommendation; may they stay blessed. My doctor actually believes in my perspective now and told me I can come back whenever I need—just one call away! It’s so important for everyone struggling to realize that this is just a medical condition like any other. Unfortunately, nobody is untouchable. Even Hildegard of Bingen used herbal remedies to treat these issues, but today we have a massive toolkit of both old-school and modern medications. If one doesn't work, you have to switch things up; if one isn't hitting the mark, another one will help stabilize you.
I've gathered a lot of life experience since dealing with this illness and PTSD. As a veteran, I’ve heard heartbreaking statistics about how many soldiers struggle with suicide, and whether you served in the military or not, we are all facing the same dark era. WHEN MEDICATIONS FAIL YOU, CAUSE WEIGHT GAIN, OR TRIGGER UNKNOWN SIDE EFFECTS, SEEK OUT A PSYCHIATRIST VOLUNTARILY. Get your referral ready so you can react immediately to adjust your meds and stay consistent with check-ups. If you're hitting an acute psychotic episode, act fast! Beyond medicine, if you're looking for spiritual comfort, I highly recommend reading *The Sacraments* by Anselm Grün for some peace and tenderness. May the angels watch over our doctors. For those with faith, balance is key: lean into your medicine and your spirituality, but try to stay grounded rather than falling into fanaticism. I've been navigating this treatment journey for years now...

That is not true.

Nicole Barrett76 said:It brings me great comfort to know that you have finally discovered doctors whom you can truly trust.

Regarding the botanical specimens you mention, Rauvolfia vomitoria contains high levels of the alkaloid reserpine, which has been utilized for centuries in the treatment of schizophrenia. Is it not interesting that this plant was even documented within Ayurveda as a means to prevent dark, intrusive thoughts?

That is not true.

👏

Thanks! I just looked up that plant. I have an old book by Hildegard, though I can't remember which specific herb she was talking about. I also remember reading something about Ayahuasca—wait, what was that book called? I totally lost track of where I put it! I think it might be DNA, let me go hunt for it and I'll let you know. It's such a fascinating read, really! Found it! So interesting.

https://www.google.com/?gfe_rd=us&ei=...sl#q=ayahuasca

Where have you all disappeared to, you little rascals?!?!?! Has the spring sunshine finally "chased" you out of your homes and hospitals and onto the streets, leaving you far too distracted to write?!?!?!

Does anyone happen to know what became of our fellow forum member Tome46, the one who was supposedly "obligated" to implant microchips into animals and such...

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Oops, I think I might be having a heart attack! A strange bit of synchronicity just occurred. I was looking at my total post count when suddenly... 11,222 posts.

Nicole Barrett76 said:Where have you all disappeared to, you little rascals?!?!?! Has the spring sunshine finally "chased" you out of your homes and hospitals and onto the streets, leaving you far too distracted to write?!?!?!

Does anyone happen to know what became of our fellow forum member Tome46, the one who was supposedly "obligated" to implant microchips into animals and such...

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Oops, I think I might be having a heart attack! A strange bit of synchronicity just occurred. I was looking at my total post count when suddenly... 11,222 posts.

STOP INSULTING PEOPLE! You might end up facing some serious consequences yourself if you keep this up, so watch your mouth before the moderators come after you too...😠

Joshua Lewis9 said:STOP INSULTING PEOPLE! You might end up facing some serious consequences yourself if you keep this up, so watch your mouth before the moderators come after you too...😠

Look, you totally missed my point there. You’ve got it all wrong. I’m right in the same boat as the rest of you. So, this morning, I decided to try breathing meditation for the very first time. And honestly? It felt incredible. But—and this is a big "but"—don't go overboard. I definitely overdid it today. The feeling is just so infectious that I lost my head. It’s simple breathing exercises, just relax and let go... seriously, give it a shot. There is a massive amount of stuff on YouTube to get you started, but please, don't overindulge. I went too deep into the Zen zone today, and by 7:15 this evening, I was out picking up some old keyboards from a neighbor's garage sale. After my second session, everything felt... accelerated. Everything. When I hopped on the bus later, the crowd and the noise were just overwhelming. It felt weirdly intense. It actually bothered me. I told myself, "Never again like that." Total Zen isn't always a good thing if you aren't prepared. I really think it might be better to do this in a group setting or with an actual expert guiding you through it. Anyway, I highly recommend it, just pace yourself. I'm taking a few days off to get back to reality before I dive back in.