Posts by Eric Fowler2

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Project: Find a Friend (Classifieds / Meetup Thread) in Psychology & Therapy · Oct 14, 2017

I'm looking for a strong woman—not physically, but mentally. Someone who can actually handle me. Honestly, hanging out with guys just isn't hitting the mark right now unless it's strictly 1:1... I'm just tired of hearing the same old stories year after year.
I’m 33. It’s not like my life is over or anything, and I’m not necessarily hunting for a serious relationship right this second... I just really miss having actual interaction with women.
Yeah, look, I deal with mental health issues. Heavy ones. But that hasn't stopped me from pushing forward. I still carry the stigma, which makes things tougher... San Diego is my small town, and man, I love it... but I clearly can't find my footing there. Remember that radio segment about the "lost generation"? Well, that generation lost everything and ended up creating yet another lost generation.
I'm well-educated, talkative when I get going, depressed at times, prone to vices, and—let's be real—I can seem unstable.
Just chatting with a woman would do me some good, provided she isn't too young... honestly, I usually prefer older women anyway.
I'm expecting zero messages. Goodbye.

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Schizophrenia - General Discussion in Psychology & Therapy · Oct 5, 2017

Harold Anderson3;65833981 said:My main priority is getting the right meds—definitely antidepressants and maybe some other antipsychotics.
Then, eventually, I might look into psychotherapy. Otherwise, you're paying out of pocket for group sessions if you go private; the only thing covered is day programs, but honestly, spending half my day stuck in one sounds miserable when I have so much else going on. I can't afford the luxury of doing nothing but treating myself—though, since I hit rock bottom, I haven't been treating anything at all. Aside from that, I’m just stuck taking medications that don't even work for me.

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Look, people walk away from psychiatrists all the time if they aren't a good fit, let alone a day program. It’s not supposed to be a trap—it's actually meant to give you more freedom, not less. And honestly? There isn't much difference between a private doctor and one at a public clinic if neither of them is actually helping you... at the end of the day, you have to be willing to help yourself first.

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Schizophrenia - General Discussion in Psychology & Therapy · Oct 5, 2017

Why don't you try joining some group therapy sessions? At least then you won't feel quite so isolated.
Plus—it doesn't cost you a dime.

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