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Schizophrenia - General Discussion

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mistybison mistybison Regular
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#321 ·
I don't believe anyone is ever truly perfectly adjusted. We all struggle to some degree to strike that balance between fitting into society and holding onto our own sense of self. For some, it’s effortless; for others, it’s a constant battle that eventually leads them to retreat into their own private worlds. That’s why I think the ultimate solution would be the development of Holodecks—just like the ones you see in Zvezdan Staza—where we could safely build and inhabit the exact environments we desire. 😍 (Though, I do worry many people might quickly develop a dependency on them and end up needing professional help. 😁 ))
Brenda Cook4 Brenda Cook4 Regular
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#322 ·
That’s what happens when you call the real causes a "conspiracy."

A person who's been misled is basically playing a game where the rules were rigged from the start. Because they're working with a flawed premise—even if they can't quite put their finger on why they feel so unsettled—they end up backed into a corner. To try and claw their way out of that trap, they often just double down on the very illusions that caught them in the first place.
briskgull27 briskgull27 RegularOP
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#323 ·
It seems like everyone has their own version of what they worship: some look to TV, others to Jesus, some to the church, some to Allah, others to Buddha, while some put their faith in doctors or even the Devil.
Some people live for Bruce Willis, others follow Bruce Lee, and then there’s those who are all about Paris Hilton.
To each their own, right?
I think I would have resisted the idea of a holodeck at first—I’d want to experience the real world, you know?—but honestly, lately, the thought of stepping into a simulation that feels totally real but carries zero risk of getting hurt sounds pretty appealing.
briskgull27 briskgull27 RegularOP
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#324 ·
When it comes to debunking myths about what's actually causing our health issues, we could start looking at things like smoking, caffeine intake, overeating, excessive screen time, and so on.
Dana Brooks75 Dana Brooks75 Newcomer
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#325 ·
I guess I’ll throw my own experience into the mix too...
At 21, I had brain surgery to deal with a benign tumor. That thing was the reason I had epilepsy, which had been messing with me since elementary school. Once the surgery was done, the seizures stopped, but then everything else started falling apart. Back when I was studying in Chicago, I managed to scrape by somehow—just balancing classes while seeing psychiatrists on the side. I wasn't on any meds back then. But once I moved back home, things just hit a breaking point. The worst part was the constant fear and those massive panic attacks. My doctor told me I was basically one step away from a borderline diagnosis.
I'm still taking an anti-epileptic, and for a few years now, I've been on Prozac and 1mg of Risperdal. The Risperdal mostly just makes me sleepy. As far as how I'm doing lately, things have been okay for a while. I've picked up some work experience, and right now I'm looking for a job again... I don't have a wife or a girlfriend, either. 👎
briskgull27 briskgull27 RegularOP
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#326 ·
🙂 thinking out loud🤮
So, I was just having this deep conversation with my last psychiatrist
and she tells me, "You know, you really do have everything."
It made me wonder about all the things I'm actually missing🤣
What can I even say? Sure, I've got a perfectly fine brain
but I'm a prisoner of my own devices

Sometimes, curiosity isn't exactly the best way to go
briskgull27 briskgull27 RegularOP
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#327 ·
Dana Brooks75 said:I thought I’d share a bit of my own journey too...
At 21, I had brain surgery to remove a benign tumor that was causing the epilepsy I'd been dealing with since elementary school. While the seizures finally stopped after the procedure, they were replaced by a whole new set of challenges. Back when I was studying in Chicago, I managed to stay afloat by throwing myself into my coursework and seeing psychiatrists regularly, all without relying on heavy medication. However, once I moved back home, everything hit a breaking point. The anxiety and panic attacks were the hardest part to handle. My doctor even mentioned I was right on the edge of a borderline personality diagnosis.
I'm still taking an anti-epileptic, and for a few years now, I've also been on Prozac and 1mg of Risperdal. That Risperdal definitely keeps me feeling sleepy most of the time. As for how I'm doing lately, things have actually stabilized quite a bit. I've gained some work experience under my belt, and right now, I'm back out there looking for a job... though I haven't found a partner or a wife yet. 👎

I hope you don't mind me asking—can my ten years of living with schizophrenia be compared to what you've gone through?
Dana Brooks75 Dana Brooks75 Newcomer
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#328 ·
briskgull27 said:Sorry, can my ten years of schizophrenia actually be measured against what you've been through?

I don't know, why would we even try to measure them? I guess based on what you wrote, if nothing else, maybe you have the edge just by the number of times you've been hospitalized.🙈
briskgull27 briskgull27 RegularOP
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#329 ·
Honestly, just thinking about these pills makes me feel nauseous,
and I'm feeling just as sick over all these terrible actors claiming we're the same.
Everything would be fine if I could just be sure I won't end up weighing 300 pounds
and needing a crane just to get me out of my house.
The odds of me ever actually feeling healthy again?
They're about as likely as God standing right behind me.
And I dare you, mother fucker.😠 😬 😠 😲 😠 🙂 🙂
Nicholas Peterson Nicholas Peterson Member
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#330 ·
People can say whatever they want, but honestly—when two people find that kind of deep, intimate connection in the heat of the moment (driven by actual love)—it’s basically a cure for half of those total idiots
briskgull27 briskgull27 RegularOP
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#331 ·
Nicholas Peterson said:Say whatever you want, but when two people truly connect intimately out of love, it's basically a cure for half the garbage in this world.

Oh, absolutely. But there’s a bit of a paradox here—those struggling with schizophrenia are essentially unfit for finding a partner or even just physical intimacy. Between the side effects of their medication and everything else, it can be a massive uphill battle.
And let's be honest, an orgasm is such a powerful way to reset your energy.
🙏 😍 😵
Nicholas Peterson Nicholas Peterson Member
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#332 ·
My point is, if we're looking at what happens before an episode even begins—people aren't simply born as psychopaths.
It’s honestly fascinating how much of life is governed by pure chance; whether someone ends up hitting the jackpot or facing a string of bad luck is often just down to the luck of the draw.
briskgull27 briskgull27 RegularOP
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#333 ·
Nicholas Peterson said:My point is that people aren't born psychopaths; it happens before the episode starts.
It’s truly fascinating how much of life is just pure chance—whether someone gets lucky or not is often out of their hands, isn't it?

Well, look, I've dealt with health issues my whole life, but you can see from my photo why things are the way they are. Not everyone fits the mold; some people have never even experienced love, yet they're out there raising three kids.
Nicholas Peterson Nicholas Peterson Member
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#334 ·
briskgull27 said:Look, I don't know what your deal is—I’ve been dealing with my own health struggles my entire life, but if you look at the photo, it should be pretty obvious why things are the way they are. Not everyone fits that stereotype, you know? There are plenty of people out there who have never even experienced true love, yet they’re walking around with three kids of their own.

You've got a point there—honestly, I couldn't agree more. 😵
Taylor Howard36 Taylor Howard36 Active Member
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#335 ·
briskgull27 said:When we talk about people spinning yarns about what's actually causing this stuff, we could start with smoking, too much caffeine, binge eating, staring at computer screens for twelve hours straight—you name it, it's all in there...

Look, just break it down for me—give it to me straight, plain and simple, like we're just sitting on a porch in the Midwest.😬
briskgull27 briskgull27 RegularOP
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#336 ·
Nicholas Peterson said:You've got a point, there's definitely one 😵

Even for me, just constant attention and flattery isn't always enough to get by.
Honestly, I can barely watch her.
I mean, I'm not some machine, even if people think I'm a bit eccentric!🤣 🙄
briskgull27 briskgull27 RegularOP
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#337 ·
Taylor Howard36 said:Can you explain that a bit more simply, just plain and simple?😬

Well, if we're being blunt: you smoke because it brings back memories of your younger years or an old flame.
Or maybe you smoke because you're using the haze to ignore your actual problems, thinking it helps suppress your appetite.
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But really, people overeat because they're actually hungry for love, attention, or happiness—not because they're craving a sandwich.
Does that make sense??
Goodnight!
🙂
Taylor Howard36 Taylor Howard36 Active Member
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#338 ·
briskgull27 said:Listen, you hillbilly—you smoke because it makes you feel nostalgic, right? Like it’s some callback to your glory days or some ex who walked out on you.
And you claim you aren't eating much just so you can ignore everything else going on in your life—as if that's an excuse!
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The truth is, you're overeating because you're starving for something real. You aren't hungry for a sandwich; you're hungry for love, for attention, for actual happiness.
Get it!!?
Goodnight.
🙂

Exactly. 🙂
briskgull27 briskgull27 RegularOP
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#339 ·
-ana- said:Got it. 🙂

🙂 Everything is all set for everyone!
Alright crew, let's huddle up—we've got a new assignment on our hands.
Brenda Cook4 Brenda Cook4 Regular
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#340 ·
briskgull27 said:Look, you're just clinging to those old habits because they remind you of your glory days or some ex you can't let go of.
You're basically using smoke to cloud your vision so you don't have to face the real issues—like the fact that you aren't even eating enough.
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The truth is, you're overeating emotionally. You're starving for love, craving attention, and trying to swallow happiness whole instead of just grabbing a sandwich.
Get it!!?
Goodnight.
🙂

Nica👍

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