Posts by Donna Sullivan7

"handed out all the blessings
and rolled up a joint"

motto:-less debt, more vibes.

Morgan Hernandez5 said:You’ve gotta talk her into reading about this stuff together.
I get it, man... things can get pretty heavy for you.
Just stay on it. No other way around it... she's gotta wrap her head around it.
That's step one.

luiz, look, some people just don't get it, and they never will, you know?☕

Laura Watson77, honestly... people rarely ever admit how their illness is actually structured, and you kind of expect them to just deny it entirely. I mean, it totally fascinated me when I was stuck in the hospital dealing with the same stuff. My first move is always to ask them, "So, what's actually going on with you?" and they just shrug and say they don't know. Then I'll be like, "Okay... then why are you even here?" and they're still clueless. I try to ask about their treatment plan because that usually tells you everything you need to know about the diagnosis, but of course, they don't know that either. Most patients just aren't interested in making any real progress, which is pretty much why involuntary holds exist in the US... just to make sure nobody skips their meds and to let the doctors and their staff finish the observation process...

You gotta stay chill, just like a high-end laser printer...

It’s just because they look so damn good and sensual... playing that violin like it's some innocent little thing. Happy now?

Austin Carter6 said:So... I think this is the schizophrenia subforum, right? If so, I guess that means I can ask whatever's on my mind regarding this topic, though I'm really hoping someone might actually have an answer for me.
How does creativity actually show up in people with schizophrenia? To be more specific... just how creative are they, really? And I mean, does the creativity stem from the schizophrenia itself, or is it maybe more like the schizophrenia comes from being a creative person?

with schizophrenia, anything goes when it comes to creativity... there isn't really a set order or anything tied directly to the illness. here are some other perspectives for you...☕

-A buddy of mine from back in the 30s had a nasty car wreck over the summer. He ended up with a ruptured spleen, so they had to take it out... Now his white blood cell count is looking pretty low on his blood work. I was wondering if anyone knows which vitamins or minerals—or maybe just specific foods—could help him get those leukocyte levels back up? thanks.🙏

Morgan Hernandez5 said:you guys ever notice how mental health issues don't really hit those average Joes? they just don't give a damn about what's going on around them. it's usually the smarter ones who struggle—people who just can't stand the sheer stupidity and injustice in the world

yeah, I actually heard a theory like that once too... basically saying that average people set limits on their own potential and know exactly where their boundaries are, so they stay within them... but for the smart ones, there aren't any limits, so they end up getting sick more often
-so where have you seen some total idiot capable of that, let alone going crazy?😂
-have you heard anything like that too?☕
-goodnight everyone, both those without limits and the lucid ones...-😂-😵-🙂-🙂-🙂-🙂-🙂-🙂-

I used to deal with this one symptom... where I felt like I absolutely had to say a specific word over and over again, no matter what. It was exhausting, just constant wasted energy along with these physical tics... but those finally cleared up.

Kenneth Price74 said:I’d suggest you spend a month in a psychiatric ward; instead, you’ll just sit there and wait to see what everyone else decides for you. 👍 ☕

I mean, let's be real... calling it an "asylum" or a "madhouse" is a bit much. Let's give these facilities a proper name—actual institutions for mental health care. We shouldn't be being inhumane about it...

Alex Ruiz4 said:It’s honestly wild how much love and understanding he gets from everyone. We all bend over backward at home to accommodate him—we don't push his buttons, and we barely even complain. He actually gets along fine with us; it's not like he holds anything against us. The whole house really tries, and he’s usually quite cheerful—especially during the summer, he's almost always in good spirits. The issue is that he isn't really living in this reality. Sometimes things get heavy for him, and he falls into these deep bouts of sadness. It usually happens when the seasons shift from summer to winter, but it can happen anytime. During those episodes, he just cries and sobs, and he won't let anyone near him because he feels like we're intruding. He’s completely lost in whatever is going on inside his own head. But he doesn't lash out physically or anything like that.

I'll check out the Pfizer website. Thanks. I might reach out again if I need more info. Tell me though—if even his own family can't figure out what's wrong, is he really in bad shape?

He’s been diagnosed with schizophrenia, some specific type, though I'm not entirely sure which one. He deals with auditory hallucinations and imagines all sorts of things. My main concern is that nobody seems to be taking a specialized, proactive approach to it. No one is truly monitoring his condition. Things weren't much better in the beginning; he'd chat with a psychiatrist here and there, but nothing substantial ever came of it. Even back then, I had this nagging feeling that no one believed any real progress could be made.

I'm not even certain if his current meds are the best fit, since I'm not 100% sure if his behavior is directly tied to them. I'll tell my mom to make sure he takes them strictly on schedule. Right now, it's Risperdal and Lexapro... what's the deal with those? Are they safe? Are they considered high-quality options, or should he be looking into a third alternative? He took Haldol before, but it gave him terrible headaches. Are those among the strongest antipsychotics out there?

Also, where am I supposed to take him? He isn't acting out or losing control, so I don't think a hospital ward is the right move. Maybe some kind of specialized outpatient facility? Does something like that exist? Where would I find it?

Well, obviously there are specialized mental health facilities, like the big state hospitals or specialized clinics in cities like Philadelphia or Chicago... listen, I don't see much progress happening with just outpatient treatment. It might be better to try getting him admitted to a facility like that until his medication and therapy are properly balanced. That way he's under constant supervision and can be discharged with the most appropriate treatment and the fewest possible symptoms—since I don't know how far gone he is, the pros really need to observe him.

Zelweger, the folks here gave you some solid advice before I could even chime in... I just don't get how a situation like this—no matter where you are in the States—doesn't end with someone being hospitalized. You know, under actual medical supervision with a steady, organized treatment plan, then getting discharged once the meds kick in and the symptoms start to fade.
-Usually, these kinds of cases happen because they can't stay on top of their medication schedule, or maybe they need a long-acting depot injection that lasts a month.
-Or maybe the family isn't providing the right kind of support (even if it's out of love or fear), or perhaps it’s time to find a new psychiatrist since things aren't improving.
-The fact that he's doing better in the summer just goes to show how much weather affects people... those mood shifts with the seasons are real.
-You really need to look into hospitalization immediately. I mean, how do you know the voices and delusions won't push him to do something even worse? He truly believes what he's going through is real, so he might do something huge and messy without even realizing it... just hang in there, and with the right therapy,👍 the condition should eventually subside along with the symptoms.

plus there’s the chronic depression... just this constant sense of hopelessness, pulling away from everyone, feeling totally numb and letting everything just slide...

So, I was diagnosed with PTSD after my time in the service... honestly, I was pretty skeptical about the whole diagnosis at first, mostly because of how much people try to game the system for benefits.
-Here’s what I’m dealing with: this total numbness that feels a lot like depression.
-Insomnia, being super irritable, having zero patience even when I'm on meds, flashbacks, waking up drenched in sweat from nightmares... I have to stay far away from alcohol because it makes me aggressive. Just constant exhaustion and chronic fatigue too. I tend to just shut down and withdraw... I barely even make it out to visit my mom or my own family anymore.

@Amanda Ramirez69—hey, can you tell me about Prozac? They prescribed it to me for anxiety, but now I'm honestly freaking out about the side effects... do you know anything about it? thanks.

so, I saw this thing saying homeopathy is just treating people without meds, plus a decent diet... I mean, sure, I'm all for that with minor stuff, but what about us??''
-how are you supposed to cure someone with diabetes using homeopathy, when we all know insulin is the only thing keeping them from slipping into a coma? am I wrong there, Eric Brown23?

man, I felt just... awful from all that disrespect, honestly, just a horrible, indescribable feeling... so yeah, I ended up switching things up.
I’ve been through it too—ended up in the ER, then at some clinics in Brooklyn, Queens, and even over in Jersey... hospitalized a few times here and there. Did you get a chance to look at that treatment plan I sent over?...
-wait, I don't get it, why are you on the long-acting shot?-well, because you forget your meds sometimes or you aren't really following what the doctor says when they put you on the depot injections...

It’s totally normal if you don't have a piercing, your lip just heals over and forms a little scab...

Hey SSH, I’m actually pretty into psychology myself... what year are you in? And what kind of career path are you aiming for specifically?
-so, are you thinking about going into clinical work?
-meaning, you think you could read someone and nail a diagnosis?

shh... so how'd you end up on a schizophrenia forum anyway? just here to study us or do you have someone in the family dealing with it?