Schizophrenia - General Discussion
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Aha, found it! No worries at all, I’ve got F25. Other than that, I think I have just enough common sense left to pull a few pranks without getting caught myself. 😁 😍
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Schizophrenia - General Discussion
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So, about ten days ago, I was grabbing coffee with a close friend of mine. Looking at her, you could just tell she’s genuinely happy. She’s totally "normal." Honestly, she looks as radiant and carefree as a slim American woman on vacation.
She just gets it—she knows right from wrong. She has a solid grasp on how the world and society actually work.
The thing is, I can't even share my real thoughts with her. To me, some things feel perfectly fine, but to her, they seem completely broken. Why? Because she’s polite. She’s beautiful. She stays on top of every trend. She loves dogs, and she holds these very conventional, "correct" views on everything. Life is going to be much smoother for her because she isn't stubborn. Plus, she respects her entire family, no matter what they're like. She’s just... normal.
But me? I never once wish to be "normal."
I said to my old man one evening, "Now that I've got this yellow card, I can finally say and think whatever I want."
He just looked at me and said, "You didn't need a card to do that."
And I just laughed. Hehe!
She just gets it—she knows right from wrong. She has a solid grasp on how the world and society actually work.
The thing is, I can't even share my real thoughts with her. To me, some things feel perfectly fine, but to her, they seem completely broken. Why? Because she’s polite. She’s beautiful. She stays on top of every trend. She loves dogs, and she holds these very conventional, "correct" views on everything. Life is going to be much smoother for her because she isn't stubborn. Plus, she respects her entire family, no matter what they're like. She’s just... normal.
But me? I never once wish to be "normal."
I said to my old man one evening, "Now that I've got this yellow card, I can finally say and think whatever I want."
He just looked at me and said, "You didn't need a card to do that."
And I just laughed. Hehe!
Schizophrenia - General Discussion
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😠 😠 😠 😠 😠 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂
I honestly can't deal with all this nonsense anymore—this idea that I'm supposed to just "overcome" my illness or somehow magically start producing insulin on my own.
I honestly can't deal with all this nonsense anymore—this idea that I'm supposed to just "overcome" my illness or somehow magically start producing insulin on my own.
Schizophrenia - General Discussion
in Psychology & Therapy ·
You're just coasting along in that little car, so it's no surprise at all
Jesus had his own way of doing things... may he rest easy
Jesus had his own way of doing things... may he rest easy
Schizophrenia - General Discussion
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bipolar_Disorder
Actually, I think Vincent van Gogh dealt with schizophrenia rather than bipolar disorder.
Actually, I think Vincent van Gogh dealt with schizophrenia rather than bipolar disorder.
Schizophrenia - General Discussion
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Hi there, my name is x...x and I live with schizophrenia.
I’ve been hospitalized 11 times now—three times at a local community hospital and eight times in specialized psychiatric facilities.
It's estimated that there are over 60 million people worldwide dealing with schizophrenia.
A friend of mine, who also lives with schizophrenia, just stopped by to visit. Honestly, she’s a bit more intense than I am.
I find I can connect with her much more easily than with people who don't share this experience. It isn't just about the diagnosis; it's because we simply see the world through a similar lens.
I really enjoy driving.
I'm a fan of a good movie.
I enjoy intimacy.
I love hitting the dance floor to disco music.
I also love taking long road trips, mostly just so I can sit back and gaze out the window.
Who knows, maybe some of this will actually be useful...
I’ve been hospitalized 11 times now—three times at a local community hospital and eight times in specialized psychiatric facilities.
It's estimated that there are over 60 million people worldwide dealing with schizophrenia.
A friend of mine, who also lives with schizophrenia, just stopped by to visit. Honestly, she’s a bit more intense than I am.
I find I can connect with her much more easily than with people who don't share this experience. It isn't just about the diagnosis; it's because we simply see the world through a similar lens.
I really enjoy driving.
I'm a fan of a good movie.
I enjoy intimacy.
I love hitting the dance floor to disco music.
I also love taking long road trips, mostly just so I can sit back and gaze out the window.
Who knows, maybe some of this will actually be useful...
Schizophrenia - General Discussion
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And here we go again, someone treating me like I can’t even type my own thoughts because they think I need help dictating since I'm short on cash.
I spent some time today reflecting on this whole writing thing. I’m only 28. Honestly, if I don't have much to say about myself before I hit 50, who cares? It doesn't mean my life is over. I certainly am not going to give up on it😁.
Back when I wrote that essay for my uncle, it was really just an attempt to make them understand where I'm coming from. But even after reading it five times, it didn't exactly feel like a breakthrough for my soul.
A friend actually asked me, "What are you even writing about? What is there to brag about?"
He just doesn't get it.
Every time I watch A Beautiful Mind, I see a kindred spirit in there.
Especially that part where they just want to skip the flirting and get straight to the intimacy.🤣 🤣 🤣
That's just how I am.
I spent some time today reflecting on this whole writing thing. I’m only 28. Honestly, if I don't have much to say about myself before I hit 50, who cares? It doesn't mean my life is over. I certainly am not going to give up on it😁.
Back when I wrote that essay for my uncle, it was really just an attempt to make them understand where I'm coming from. But even after reading it five times, it didn't exactly feel like a breakthrough for my soul.
A friend actually asked me, "What are you even writing about? What is there to brag about?"
He just doesn't get it.
Every time I watch A Beautiful Mind, I see a kindred spirit in there.
Especially that part where they just want to skip the flirting and get straight to the intimacy.🤣 🤣 🤣
That's just how I am.
Serial Killers: Q&A...
in Psychology ·
I honestly feel like women should value their own intuition more than any paycheck they might get from it,
whether they end up being high-powered CEOs or just making waves in their own way. 😁 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣
whether they end up being high-powered CEOs or just making waves in their own way. 😁 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣
Schizophrenia - General Discussion
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No worries, if that works for me, I can just go shirtless on the front page too.
The thing is, my brain is just totally fogged up right now. My doctor even told me that she doesn't care how hard it is—I just have to get it done—but honestly, I’m just not there yet.
I would love nothing more than to help out current and future people living with schizophrenia, but unfortunately, I just can't do it right now. When I set my mind to something, I follow through. I find it impossible to start something unless I can actually see the finish line.😎
The thing is, my brain is just totally fogged up right now. My doctor even told me that she doesn't care how hard it is—I just have to get it done—but honestly, I’m just not there yet.
I would love nothing more than to help out current and future people living with schizophrenia, but unfortunately, I just can't do it right now. When I set my mind to something, I follow through. I find it impossible to start something unless I can actually see the finish line.😎
Schizophrenia - General Discussion
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I just want to point out that people living with schizophrenia are human beings too.
Exactly! They aren't some different species altogether!
Honestly, whether someone is gay, a trans person, physically disabled, a killer, or just a diabetic, if they bring valuable data to this forum, they should be heard just the same.
Though, I suppose I’m probably closest to the killer in that group.
Why are you so desperate to see me leave this forum? I've only been here for a month.
Exactly! They aren't some different species altogether!
Honestly, whether someone is gay, a trans person, physically disabled, a killer, or just a diabetic, if they bring valuable data to this forum, they should be heard just the same.
Though, I suppose I’m probably closest to the killer in that group.
Why are you so desperate to see me leave this forum? I've only been here for a month.
Schizophrenia - General Discussion
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Brenda Cook4, my brain is still in a bit of a fog right now, but I’ll definitely be wide awake by this evening. In the meantime, could you please consider this? Just because I have such a vivid inner world doesn't necessarily mean I have the talent to actually create something from it.
I have to admit, my energy levels are pretty low today.
What you're asking of me is honestly quite a heavy lift.
I could certainly write a book just to prove that someone dealing with schizophrenia is capable of it, but Paul Cézanne already paved the way there. Well, maybe he wasn't technically schizophrenic, but they did put him through electroshock therapy, so who knows?
I have to admit, my energy levels are pretty low today.
What you're asking of me is honestly quite a heavy lift.
I could certainly write a book just to prove that someone dealing with schizophrenia is capable of it, but Paul Cézanne already paved the way there. Well, maybe he wasn't technically schizophrenic, but they did put him through electroshock therapy, so who knows?
Schizophrenia - General Discussion
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I’ve got my notepad ready.😁
The only way I can get this down is by treating it like an essay.
I just hopped online, so now I’m all set to get to work.😍
The only way I can get this down is by treating it like an essay.
I just hopped online, so now I’m all set to get to work.😍
Schizophrenia - General Discussion
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Pretty good read.
If I have to get to work, I might as well make sure there’s some serious profit involved, right?😬
If I have to get to work, I might as well make sure there’s some serious profit involved, right?😬
Schizophrenia - General Discussion
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Brenda Cook4 said:922 posts
over 15,000 openings🙏
grab a keyboard
fire up Word
and let's get this book moving
between gym sessions😁 😘
Okay, I'll admit it—I have a USB voice recorder ready to go.😍
Mom, I’m officially starting today.😍 I'll just use Word🙂
Schizophrenia - General Discussion
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Adam Sullivan2 said:Nothing lasts forever.
Everything can be healed. Unless you decide to give up on yourself first.
I really wanted to weigh in on this.
My mother was a doctor, and she ended up fighting liver cancer.
I was just a kid at the time, but everyone tells me she fought tooth and nail until the very end.
Looking back, I sometimes wish she had used her medical knowledge to capture one last scan or write a letter for us.
After all, if you’re a physician and you see those test results knowing the end is near, what kind of battle are you actually fighting?
You know you might only have two months left, yet you still hold onto hope that you'll pull through.
Maybe the morphine just clouded her judgment a bit. roleeyes
Schizophrenia - General Discussion
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You all make me so happy!!!!
I have friends🙂 🙂 🙂
I have friends🙂 🙂 🙂
Schizophrenia - General Discussion
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mistybison said:That sentiment comes partly from seeing our friend go through those lifeless phases during her battle with depression, and partly because I know firsthand what it feels like when you're sinking. In those moments, life coaches can seem quite ridiculous and their advice totally useless. However, it's clear you were referring to something else entirely. 😉
Look, I know exactly what it’s like when you're stuck on the couch and physically unable to move!
At that point, honestly, only some heavy-duty medication can really help.
The good news is that I'm more than halfway to feeling like myself again.
Schizophrenia - General Discussion
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aOBNkmkoMGc
Someday out of The Blue
Someday out of The Blue
Schizophrenia - General Discussion
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Dana Brooks3 said:Does she even get out of bed?
Does she sit at her computer?
Does she talk to us?
Am I talking to someone who can't even get out of bed?
Have you ever been in a crisis like that?
Do you know how it feels?
I do.
So please, go easy on those universal statements filled with "understanding."😉
To be honest, it provokes me. Sorry. I don't mean to offend.
But I am offended by people making "truths" about things they haven't actually experienced.
Oh, mistybison, look, just let her be. People dealing with psychosis are just like everyone else—maybe just a little more intense. Don't worry, once I get started on a rant, there's no stopping me.🙂 ☕ ☕ ☕
Schizophrenia - General Discussion
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mistybison said:I'm afraid that's often far too difficult even for healthy people when they hit a sudden crisis, let alone for those dealing with mental illness. For someone who lacks the strength to live, to get out of bed and simply exist, to eat, or to bathe, this advice sounds like pure science fiction.
I could take three showers a day if I wanted to, but I manage.