Schizophrenia - General Discussion

briskgull27 said:but I have been on medication for 11 years

And if you weren't taking them—if you were perfectly "healthy"—your chemistry would shift again, and you wouldn't be the person you are today. 😉

mistybison said:Even if you stopped drinking, if you were perfectly "healthy" again, you’d still be a different person than the one you were as a teenager. 😉

Exactly😍 applies to all of you.
But I know exactly what I mean.

What do you mean?
All that chaos aged me ten years overnight,
and I feel like a completely different person now,
plus, deep down, I don't truly believe I'm healthy anymore.

I definitely don't feel as sharp or productive as others my age.
But honestly, what can I say? At least my legs are working and I can still get around.😂 😂 😂 🙂

If I may ask, how did all these issues start for you?

Andrew Harris7 said:If you don't mind me asking, how did all these issues first start for you?

It all started with some intense neuroticism—setting impossibly high standards for myself—and eventually spiraled into psychosis.

briskgull27 said:They’ve spiraled into neurosis—setting impossible standards for themselves until they hit full-blown psychosis.

Feeling any better now? Based on your posts, I'd say somewhat.🙂
I just hope it doesn't hit me. Given how this whole thing started... goosebumps. I don't even want to go there. Check my last post under the anxiety thread if you want to see what I mean...
And don't even get me started on the intrusive thoughts.

You’ll never truly understand what I’m going through.
Don't worry about it.

I’m living with a lifelong chronic illness that forces me to watch my every move, yet I don't have a single blood test, X-ray, or MRI to prove any of it.

😠

And honestly? I just don't have the strength to fight against the stigma in this beautiful world.
But hey, at least I still have the internet.
😠

Well, at least you have some nice things to show for it, and you're married, right?
Right now, I couldn't even kiss a guy without wanting to throw up.

I was just thinking—all of us here who are a little mentally different (given this is a psychology forum, after all) should probably get together and host some kind of meetup. Imagine the chaos. What a night that would be.😍

Well, I am married. And honestly, if it weren't for him, this whole "I could" topic wouldn't even exist—I am one hundred percent sure of that.

As for feeling turned off by guys? Yeah, I get that too. Sometimes it's other men, and sometimes, when we’re in the middle of an argument, it's even him.🙂

It’s more about these lingering thoughts. They still hit me whenever I'm around people. It triggers everything, makes me feel terrible, so I just keep my distance.

What’s the best sleep aid out there? Specifically for insomnia.

I’ve heard of Lorazepam, but what would you even do with that? That stuff is strictly for people dealing with serious psychotic episodes.
What kind of thoughts are we talking about here?

I’ve tried ZAN, but it doesn’t do much if I’m not already relaxed—which, let's be honest, almost never happens. I heard there’s another option starting with the letter S.
A year ago, I was feeling under the weather and accidentally took two of my dad’s allergy pills—Lexapro. It hit me like a freight train; I was basically out for twenty-four hours straight. Honestly? That’s exactly what I’m looking for. I want something with that kind of heavy-duty effect so I can just pass out immediately.😍

I'm actually quite familiar with Praxiten!

thanks

briskgull27 said:The sheer weight of this condition is such that even a physician might hesitate to officially note the diagnosis on a medical report.
Personally, I find myself unable to pinpoint what exactly is so fundamentally broken within me, nor do I have any intention of seeking that clarity, given that this is a lifelong sentence.
I have been living with it for ten years now.
It is frequently compared to diabetes in terms of management.
It is so daunting that you will occasionally find some alternative medicine enthusiast trying to recruit you into their fold.
A friend of mine, who happens to be a doctor, once enlightened me by mentioning it is also referred to as the "cancer of the soul."
As for myself, I have no desire to fully embrace this "reality."
That is all for now. 👏
Would you actually want to have a close friend or a family member living with schizophrenia?

I personally have a boyfriend who lives with schizophrenia, and I must admit that at times, things can feel completely out of control. However, we have been together for four years now, and I have learned how to navigate the challenges. We spend a significant amount of time together and talk extensively, which serves as a major calming influence for him. He is concerned about the situation escalating into something more dangerous, so we have agreed that he should seek professional help, and we are currently awaiting the results of that consultation...

Samuel Murphy13 said:I’m actually dating someone who lives with schizophrenia, and I have to admit, there are moments when things feel completely out of control. But we’ve been together for four years now, and I’ve learned how to navigate through it all. We make sure to spend plenty of quality time together and talk things through constantly, which really helps keep him grounded. He’s worried about his condition potentially escalating into something more severe, so we agreed he should seek professional medical help, and now we’re just waiting to see what the doctors say...

Well, I’ve had my fair share of boyfriends too.
I’m curious, though—what kind of professional help are we talking about, and what results is he waiting for?
And what exactly does "something more dangerous" mean in this context?
Are we talking about something physical, like stomach or liver cancer?

ivana2009 said:thanks

But what's keeping you up at night? Is it just your mind racing through everything? What's really going on?

Professional support should begin with a consultation with a psychologist rather than a psychiatrist. It is my firm belief that psychiatric intervention is reserved for those facing truly high-risk clinical conditions. In my boyfriend's case, the priority is simply ensuring he is directed toward the appropriate therapeutic path and receives clear guidance on which medications are permissible and when they should be administered. Regarding his apprehension about this escalating into something more severe, he is specifically concerned about the potential for violent behavior and becoming a danger to those around him; those are the ultimate consequences we are trying to prevent.

Samuel Murphy13 said:Professional help should start with a session with a psychologist—not necessarily a psychiatrist right out of the gate. In my view, you save the psychiatrists for the truly high-risk patients. My boyfriend just needs to be pointed toward the right therapy and given a clear guide on which medications are safe to take and when. As for his fear about things escalating? That’s clearly about violent behavior and becoming a threat to those around him—because those are the actual consequences we're looking at.

From what I can gather, he’s been dealing with schizophrenia for quite some time now, YET you guys are only just now making the move to see a doctor?😕