Posts by Taylor Howard36

We’ve touched on the whole schizophrenia inheritance thing quite a bit in this thread already... but there’s still that nagging, underlying possibility that a child could end up dealing with the disorder too...

outoftheblue said:Hey everyone
I really did have good intentions here, but honestly—the sheer
pressure of maintaining this whole "outoftheblue" persona is just too much.
Just for those who don't get it, my handle comes from that Elton John track in the Moses cartoon.
🙂 🙂 👋 👋 👋

Wait, what’s the deal? Are you leaving the forum for good? Or just changing your handle? 😕

briskgull27, seriously, where on earth is Vrbic? 😂The woman basically fled the scene because we all went absolutely ballistic on her! 😂 😂 😂

Vrbic, where are you hiding?!?!? 😬 😕

Andrew Harris7 said:That keeps me going for maybe two days, and then—boom—nothing for two weeks straight.😍
And now I’m hitting the gym again, right in my second month, and man, if I can just get my membership extended, I might actually stick with this instead of quitting.😍

Honestly, I'm the exact same way. 😬 😂
Go for it at the gym—I went last year myself😍 just watch out so you don't end up getting too bulky.... 😬I hit it for two months and my muscles popped out so much it was actually kind of ridiculous😢 right before summer started😠 but by autumn, everything had already gone back to being totally normal.😍 😬

Regarding what I mentioned about doing stuff at home (like sit-ups and squats)—you seriously don't need to crank out 100 or 200 reps... just do 20 and call it a day.... I personally love doing ab workouts... so when I'm in a bad mood, I'll knock out 20 or 30 and that's plenty... after that, I feel great!

Andrew Harris7 said:I was talking to my therapist today about how whenever those insane intrusive thoughts start racing through my head—or even just thinking about something embarrassing—my legs start aching, almost like someone is driving nails into them.

Just get moving! Start hitting the abs and doing some squats!😬
At least give it a shot if you're just hanging out at home. 😉

And this guy? He’s a bit of a wet blanket...😬
btw, I just realized you're actually quite the life of the party! 😍

So, I ran into an old friend today... and I end up asking him—out of nowhere, I know—if he knows anyone dealing with schizophrenia. He looks at me like I’ve lost my mind and goes, "No, but I have a neighbor who has it!" This guy is only 22, and apparently, he was diagnosed back when he was 18... honestly, it feels like everyone gets hit with that diagnosis right at 18!!!!! 😬 My friend mentioned he can be a little eccentric sometimes—mostly just because he tends to burst into tears mid-conversation, which is a lot to handle—but otherwise, he seems like a decent enough guy. 🙂

First she’s claiming there’s absolutely no reason for him to see a psychiatrist—totally adamant about that—and then, out of nowhere, she pivots and says he’s actually been seeing one for six months already... 😛 🙄

Samuel Murphy13 said:we just have to wait and see how these pills actually impact his behavior—but if you've been paying attention, I’ve already mentioned he's been doing better lately.

Yeah, you did say he seems to be in a better mood and all that... but that part about "waiting for results" totally threw me for a loop! I was sitting here thinking you meant waiting on some lab work or an X-ray or something... meanwhile, you were talking about seeing how the medication actually kicks in... talk about a total misunderstanding on my part!🙂

Samuel Murphy13 said:Look, he’s actually been seeing a psychiatrist for about six months now—so he’s technically on the meds—but when he finally decided it was time to face the music, he only ended up taking whatever over-the-counter stuff he could grab off the shelf at CVS.

Fine, alright😬

Samuel Murphy13 said:He’s on three different types of meds—antidepressants being the first, and honestly, I don't even know what the other two are—but basically, the medication has him under control now; his mood is better and he isn't feeling suicidal anymore.

Aha, so we're just sitting around waiting for those pills to actually kick in, are we?

briskgull27 said:😬 😬

I mean, honestly? I’m just completely lost here—I have absolutely no clue what's even going on. 😬
When they say they’re just sitting around waiting for the results... honestly, give me a break. It’s always that same old line—as if they aren't actively pulling the strings behind the scenes while we all just sit here twiddling our thumbs! It’s such a tired trope, isn't it? They act like it's all out of their hands, like some cosmic force is deciding the outcome, when we all know how these things actually play out in this country. It’s infuriating, really—that calculated passivity—and I can't help but feel like we're being played for fools every single time.

Look, I’ve got a boyfriend who lives with schizophrenia, and if I’m being totally honest—it can get completely out of hand sometimes. It’s overwhelming. But we’ve been together for four years now, and I’ve really had to learn how to fight through the chaos of it all. We spend a ton of time together—just talking, really—and that constant communication is honestly what keeps him grounded. It calms him down more than anything else. That said, he’s still terrified... he’s constantly worried that things might spiral into something even more dangerous. Well, we finally reached a consensus—after what felt like an eternity of debating—that we needed to bring in the professionals. So, now? Now we just sit here, twiddling our thumbs and waiting on the results... nerve-wracking, isn't it?QUOTE]

Samuel Murphy13 said:When it comes to getting professional help, I really feel like the first step should always be sitting down with a psychologist—not jumping straight to a psychiatrist. In my view, you save the psychiatrists for those truly high-risk cases, the ones dealing with severe, acute crises. You don't need to go pulling out the heavy artillery right away when a therapist can do the heavy lifting through conversation.My boyfriend just needs some proper guidance regarding therapy—you know, getting him pointed toward the right kind of professional—and a clear breakdown of which medications he’s actually allowed to take and when. It’s all about finding that balance, really.When he talks about being afraid this might spiral into something even more dangerous—and I mean that—he’s specifically talking about the potential for violent behavior. It’s about the fallout, really; once that kind of volatility takes root, you aren't just looking at a single incident, you're looking at a genuine threat to the entire community. That's the real danger here—the consequences.

Samuel Murphy13 said:He’s on three different types of meds—antidepressants being the first, though I can't recall the other two—but basically, the medication has him stabilized now. He's in a much better headspace and isn't feeling suicidal anymore.

But wait, who actually put him on all this stuff and when? Was he prescribed these back in high school, or did this only start happening after your recent trip to the doctor?😬

briskgull27 said:So, how old is he actually? And what kind of medications is he currently on?

And honestly—has he even been taking anything at all?

Samuel Murphy13 said:So, apparently, he was diagnosed with schizophrenia back in high school—but his parents just refused to face reality. They wouldn't even take him to see a specialist because they were terrified of the stigma, especially since he already had an uncle struggling with the same thing. Meanwhile, he’s out there causing nothing but trouble.

Hold on just a second... if he was diagnosed with schizophrenia in high school, yet he never actually saw a psychologist... what exactly is that supposed to mean? Who exactly handed out this diagnosis? Some random family doctor at a local clinic? 😕 🙄

Samuel Murphy13 said:Professional help should start with a session with a psychologist—not necessarily a psychiatrist right out of the gate. In my view, you save the psychiatrists for the truly high-risk patients. My boyfriend just needs to be pointed toward the right therapy and given a clear guide on which medications are safe to take and when. As for his fear about things escalating? That’s clearly about violent behavior and becoming a threat to those around him—because those are the actual consequences we're looking at.

From what I can gather, he’s been dealing with schizophrenia for quite some time now, YET you guys are only just now making the move to see a doctor?😕

Sophia Allen12 said:even I wouldn't be able to 😍
I actually just wrote about this a week or two ago over in the men's section

Yeah... but let's say—just hypothetically—that I had a guy like that... and let's say he pulls up to pick me up on the edge of town... and then my mom asks, "So, where are you two headed tonight?" and I'm like, "Just out for some tea!"...

.............honestly, I think my family would absolutely tear me to pieces🤔 😂

Michelle Long10 said:I honestly don't think it matters if you start a relationship with someone just because you find them attractive enough... I know a girl who said the exact same thing, and look at her now—after a year of playing hard to get, she's sitting front and center at every single country music concert.😍

Oh, I absolutely believe that happens! 😍
I have this friend—total rock chick, loves her heavy metal—who’s dating this guy who’s constantly out hitting up various underground clubs... and she actually goes along with him sometimes! She tells me, "Hey, I just adapt!" 😬
I mean, I really don't know if I could ever pull that off myself... 😬

I honestly can't stand people who subscribe to that populist psychology... I mean, seriously, could you even imagine going on a date with someone who actually listens to that nonsense? 🤔 Not me...

I cast my vote....
I was torn between two very different paths:
1. I’m going to flip this whole world upside down until I fix it—because honestly, things just can't go on like this indefinitely
2. Whatever it takes.
In the end, I went with option 1.🙂