Schizophrenia - General Discussion

Well, I’ve just been catching up on a few posts here—and it seems like nobody actually knows a single person living with schizophrenia.😕 In my own neighborhood, I know two women and one man who fit the description. This man... his wife left him, but he still sees his kid, though you can sometimes see this sense of being completely lost in him—it’s heartbreaking, really. Then there’s one woman, a high-ranking dean at a local university married to a prominent attorney; she didn't even disclose her diagnosis until after they were wed, and now they have three children. And the third, she was dumped by her boyfriend right before their wedding, but she moved on, married someone else, and had a child with him. Life goes on, I suppose, even when things feel fractured.

Hi everyone! I have a colleague diagnosed with schizophrenia. She was born in '82, and unfortunately, everything started spiraling during her pregnancy. She’s been on medication for about three years now; she switched to Zyprexa about a week ago, having used Risperdal prior to that. I've been reading through your posts and chatting with a few others who have gone through similar things, and everyone is being quite candid about their reality... specifically, the fact that you eventually realize those hallucinations were just hallucinations—that those events didn't actually take place. However, she still firmly believes they were real. I am curious: at what point did you all achieve that realization that the hallucinations weren't actually happening?

What hallucinations?😁 My bad. I meant they run parallel.
And it’s not like I’ve been their puppet for seven years straight.
Actually, my advice to a friend would be to take a little medication on a regular basis so she can stay vibrant, try everything, keep up with all her activities, and understand that F20 is just the code for paranoid schizophrenia. 🙂 🥳 ☕

But you do realize, from time to time, that these are just hallucinations, right? Look... she isn't even aware that she’s unwell. In her own mind, everything is perfectly fine, and she assumes everyone around her is simply blind to what is actually happening. She lashed out at her own child just because the little girl wouldn't tell her who her father was dating... not that there was anyone, for that matter. She literally attacked her...

What kind of hallucinations are we talking about?

To be perfectly honest, I’m just weighing my options here.
I could wrap this whole thing up in a straightjacket—actually, I already have.
I could just stay cooped up at home surrounded by all my gadgets.
I might even end up gaining a few pounds.
And if I start running around just because some other person wants me to? No, absolutely not...
Maybe I should work on exercising away from my own problems instead.
Because the mileage doesn't actually mean a thing.

Oh, I suppose you’re all curious about the crazy straitjacket, aren't you?
You probably think it’s just like something out of a Hollywood movie, but sometimes they tie you up just like they tied up Jesus.
The absolute worst parts are the thirst and having to go to the bathroom.
Once they finally untie you, you can grab a drink and find a restroom.

Oh, goodness, no! That isn't what I meant at all... You aren't some kind of legend or whatever, and I'm not trying to say you're headed for a breakdown... I am genuinely just asking how you are! I know this is your topic, but the more I read through these posts, the more I realize that while most people here seem to be losing their minds, you don't quite strike me as one of them..

And how on earth am I supposed to transfer these quotes now? I’m just stuck here doing mindless copy-pasting without any real purpose!

neongull592 said:But you realize from time to time that those are just hallucinations, right? Look... she isn't even aware that she's sick. She thinks everything is perfectly fine and that everyone around her is just seeing things. She actually attacked her own child simply because the little girl wouldn't tell her which guy her dad was dating... which I shouldn't even mention, since he wasn't actually seeing anyone. She literally lashed out at her...

Actually, no—I have schizoaffective disorder, manic type, which explains why I’m always so upbeat.
Back when I was dealing with schizophrenia from 1996 to 2000, I used to convince myself some guy was in love with me when he really wasn't.
And I would get physically attracted to other people during those times too.
From 2000 until now, I’ve been obsessed with the fact that this one male model didn't want me.
The difference is, I know I'm ill, because I'm the one sitting here writing all of this.
Is that understood?
Besides, my dad used to hit me when I was little, and my grandma did too, not to mention my friends... I don't even know.
Do you really think she's ready for a psychiatric ward?
So, yes, I am sick, but
my family has money, so I'm taken care of.
I don't have any kids.
I don't work either, since I struggle with social etiquette and don't really know how to behave around people.

On the bright side, the fact that she expressed jealousy is actually a good sign, since people with schizophrenia often lack emotional depth.

How on earth is it considered a positive trait when she can't even conceive of her own child? It clearly demonstrates a complete lack of affection, a deep-seated jealousy, and a twisted sense of satisfaction that would only be achieved if someone could just take an eraser to everyone in her life.

You actually admit that you’re struggling... and that is precisely where the distinction lies. She doesn't realize it—or rather, she refuses to acknowledge it. That was my primary curiosity all along: will she ever truly reach a point of self-awareness? Will she eventually find a way to accept the reality of her situation? I suppose I cannot say for certain.

neongull592 said:You actually acknowledge that you're struggling... and that’s the key difference. She doesn't realize it—or maybe she just refuses to. That’s what I’m wondering about... will she ever truly become aware of it? Will she eventually find a way to accept it?

Honestly, I haven't the slightest clue.😬

briskgull27 said:Look, I am honestly just completely wiped out right now.🙏 🤣

Well, you say it that way—and you write with such a rational tone, too—but I really meant that you *speak* that way.😬 😬 People here tend to tell me that constantly... which, of course, is easy for them to say when things are going relatively well for you. Take that professor I mentioned earlier—the one who’s been unwell. Honestly, I wouldn't have even known she was sick if I hadn't seen her stumbling down the street the other day, screaming that snakes were attacking her. She's actually a wonderful person and quite lovely to talk to, usually—under better circumstances, at least.😉

So, a good friend of mine dropped by the other day and told me she’s getting a divorce. When I first arrived at her place, everything seemed perfectly fine—and honestly, she’s such an amazing, easygoing person to talk to anyway.😉

You might want to grab this 🥳
Apparently, hitting a daily dose of about 6 grams of Vitamin C can make a massive difference for folks dealing with schizophrenia. * There was this small preliminary study—just a little look into the data, mind you—where people taking 8 grams a day saw a real drop in hallucinations, paranoia, and those scattered, disorganized thoughts in 77% of participants. **

http://www.mayoclinic.org/conditions/schizophrenia/symptoms/mc/xxxxxx

outoftheblue said:A friend of mine dropped by the other day—really wonderful person, easy to talk to, one of those people you just click with—and she tells me out of nowhere that she's getting a divorce. I mean, everything seemed perfectly fine from my perspective...😉

I didn't mean to sound quite so blunt...😢

-ana- said:an old thread from an American forum regarding schizophrenia

http://www.forum.com/showthread.php?t=92065

Here is that ancient discussion on schizophrenia—and yes, it’s already been locked. 😉

No123 said:Here is the oldest thread on schizophrenia, now locked. 😉

thanks so much
regarding the snake thing, that's just such a classic example
but this specific case is definitely 🙂

John Doe said:Here’s the oldest thread on schizophrenia, now locked. 😉

Oh my god, seriously?! Why on earth didn't you think to put the link up there at the top first?!!?? 😍 🙏 👍

Why on earth would anyone be afraid of people? Honestly, briskgull27, you’re one of the most outgoing and friendly souls on this entire forum.🙂