Posts by James Gonzalez11

Douglas Ramos2 said:Look... sorry... but this is just straight-up insane.
Schizophrenia is. Sickness. It hits hard. No warning. Just there. One minute you're fine, the next everything shifts. It’s heavy. Unavoidable. You just have to face it head-on.You can't just claim that everyone without schizophrenia is some kind of primitive zombie. Not now.
Maybe your post proves this:
Schizophrenia makes it incredibly difficult—sometimes impossible—for an individual to distinguish reality from delusion. Because their perception of what’s real is fundamentally broken, logical reasoning loses its usual bearings. It drifts off into patterns that simply don't make sense to the rest of us..

That’s not what I meant at all. To suggest that anyone without one is anything other than a primitive zombie? That would be incredibly stupid and completely irrational.
I was talking about people who demand almost nothing from life. They never ask questions. They don't even strive for happiness; they just settle for crumbs. It’s robotic behavior. And for those struggling with schizophrenia, that drive for something better is even more intense—it burns them up inside.

Since I live with someone who is schizophrenic, I’ve done my own homework on the medical facts. Thanks for the lecture.
It's an illness. A chemical imbalance. That part is indisputable.

When you see the sheer amount of suffering—how incredibly hard it is to carry everything that comes with a diagnosis like being schizophrenic—you have to find some kind of solace. You have to find a way for them to not feel cursed. They need to realize that there are actually positive sides to this, too.
She possesses an incredible amount of energy and creativity. She carries it with her everywhere.
It’s not just about the misery, the despair, or the suicides.

Look, I just wanted to offer her some comfort. It couldn't possibly be easy for her right now.

briskgull27 said:I have this recurring hallucination that I'm actually smarter and better looking than my girlfriends.🤔 🙄 ☕

Same here.😉

The idea of being "treated" in those inhuman conditions within our supposed state institutions—not to mention the lifelong stigma—is just unthinkable. It’s terrifying to even imagine being stuck in a situation like that. I'm lucky I haven't had to deal with it personally.

I suspect there's truth to that old saying about the thin line between genius and insanity.
It's certain that you live life with much more intensity than everyone else. Most people just drift through their lives like zombies, stuck in primitive emotions, missing out on all the best parts.

Enjoy Christmas and your husband!

I have a close family member diagnosed with F20, roughly your age,
two hospitalizations within a four-year span (the first at 21, then again at 25)

They are incredibly resistant to medication and enjoy a drink on the side. They’re in college and working, too.
An MRI showed some changes, but nothing pathological—just what you'd expect for someone their age. There is schizophrenia in our family history.
Right now, they lack any real insight into their condition, so I feel like another hospitalization is likely imminent.

I want to know how you managed to admit there was a problem. How long did it take? What exactly happened that finally led you toward recovery?
Thank you for reaching out, especially during these depressing holidays. You truly give hope that this isn't just an uncontrollable, dark, and horrific disease.

Lianne, it is proven that cannabis delays the onset of schizophrenia.
🙂 (Not for everyone, but for most, it relaxes things and restores clarity—a remedy for neurosis.)

roschyta said:Look, there are others out there. I know I overdo things sometimes—it’s not intentional. But because of that, I’ve ended up with a group of women who can't stand me. That’s a completely new experience for me. I have to say, even early on, I never had an issue with women who stood out. In fact, I admired them. I really hate being dismissed just for that. People can be petty. You have to expect it.
Exactly. "Combination" is the magic word here.

What you wrote is identical to my own experience. It’s a relief to see others facing the exact same thing. Unfortunately, it took me several years and plenty of tears to finally see the reality of the situation.
Those little insecurities you're blaming yourself for—maybe they're just a byproduct of an environment that thrives on judgment? A society that just needs fresh material to tear people down? Maybe that's why you feel like you shouldn't have felt that way.

Look, I totally get where you're coming from. I went through something almost identical at your age. You suddenly hit this wave of confidence, but it isn't quite fully formed yet. I can see it’s bothering you because sometimes you overdo it and end up seeking too much attention.
It just means you still feel this underlying need to prove yourself, which is completely normal. Just be careful with people who might resent you for outshining them.
Think of it as an "ugly duckling" phase—or maybe more like a shy duckling. Now that you've finally found your footing, everything feels a bit uncoordinated.
Embrace this new version of yourself, but don't lose sight of who you used to be. You're likely still that quiet girl who'd rather stay in with a good book than go out on the town.
(Personally, I think that's a strength.)
Find a way to blend the two. Find that balance and just enjoy the ride!