Schizophrenia - General Discussion

I don't have much to offer... honestly, my rational, skeptical take on the whole thing is just a simple "I haven't a clue." 😁

I might have a little inside scoop on this, but I probably shouldn't be sharing it just yet😂 😂 😵 🙂

blue bird said:It isn't just happening 'on the fringes,' dear...there is plenty of this going on in other subforums too...it is everywhere you look, which is exactly what I keep telling you.🙏 🤣

You have to admit, it is quite refreshing. 🙂 In my daily life, I am mostly surrounded by people practicing a sort of 'forced normalcy,' so I truly appreciate seeing so many individuals on this forum who aren't afraid to express their true selves.

There’s a bit of good in every evil, and a touch of evil in everything good. I’m thinking specifically about computers.
Does it actually hurt your feelings if I say, "Hey, what's up?"
And where did that even come from?

normall said:He physically lashed out at his wife and sons on several occasions, causing them injury. Following these episodes, he was always hospitalized, though he has no memory of what happened. His explanations are distorted because he perceived them as something "other" rather than his own family. During those moments, his wife found it impossible to reason with him since he was simply lost in hallucinations and obsessions.

It seems his hallucinations become so consuming that his sense of self vanishes, much like a dream where we transform into different beings and battle shapes that feel entirely real in the moment.
It is possible that hallucinations vary widely, ranging from intense episodes like this to the types experienced by briskgull27.

That man has been "stable" for about ten years now, as the medication helped eliminate the hallucinations. 😛

When the mind and body cannot find their own equilibrium naturally, external aids are available to step in. 😉

briskgull27 said:Would you be offended if I asked where you're from?
And why on earth would you ask that?

Me? Not at all. 🙂 However, I find it quite amusing when people from other countries try to mimic an American accent or slang; it usually sounds rather forced and doesn't quite capture how people actually talk or joke here.😁

druid said:The most famous figures are Thomas S. Szasz, along with Robert D. Laing and David Cooper, whom I mentioned earlier. There are plenty of their books available here in the States; they were actually translated by Ljiljana Filipović, who specialized in this field. Most of these authors come directly from within the profession, unlike her, who approaches it more theoretically. It was actually through her master's thesis on "the philosophy and anti-psychiatry of Ronald D. Laing" that I stumbled upon these other names... It’s a fascinating subject, even if most of them don't strictly label themselves as "anti-psychiatrists." Even Laing avoids the term, feeling the label itself is just another product of the "normal" societal paradigm.

I won't take up any more of your time, but I managed to dig up some info, including publisher names:...

Many thanks!

mistybison said:Me? No, why would I? 🙂 It’s honestly kind of funny when people from over here try to mimic a specific regional dialect or slang, because it usually sounds super forced and doesn't really capture how locals actually talk or joke around. 😁

😂 😂 😂 😂 But what on earth is that abbreviation even short for???????

briskgull27 said:But what is "bre" actually an abbreviation for?

I am not entirely certain. There are several theories out there. Some claim it is short for a slang term used among friends, while others suggest it might have roots in foreign slang meaning something like "fool." It would be best to consult a language advisor.

Honestly, isn't it funny how we end up in these situations?
Ugh, I've clearly let myself go lately—definitely need to watch my diet a bit more.
I just feel totally checked out; it’s hard to put into words what that feeling is actually like.
Unless you've been there yourself, it's almost impossible to understand.

ivana2009 said:I’ve tried taking ZAN, but I suppose it doesn't really do much if I can't manage to relax, which is a state I rarely find myself in. I think I heard about one that starts with an S.
I remember being sick about a year ago and accidentally taking my dad's allergy medication—Lexapro—and after just two of those, I was so out of it that I practically slept for twenty-four hours straight. I guess I'm looking for something with that kind of effect, just so I can fall asleep immediately.😍

sanval🙂

out - do you ever actually use sleep aids, by any chance?

Brenda Cook4 said:out - do you ever actually use sleep aids?

Haha, why would I sleep when I’m feeling this good at night?
The house smells like freshly baked cookies and laundry—it's such a vibe.
Honestly, I just swung from mania straight into depression, and now the pain has moved.
It went from my lungs right down to my back and heart.
I deal with all those psychosomatic issues.
Oh, and if things don't improve soon, I might just lose it.
There won't be any kittens tomorrow if I can't settle down.🙄
I'll probably have to ask my husband who paid him to stick around me, since he won't tell me!
So, why aren't you sleeping?

I'm sure some of you have seen that movie about the world-class mathematician—a British guy, I think—who was a total genius at cracking German codes during the war. He was a master at it, really. But the story also touches on his hallucinations; I can't quite remember if they called it paranoid schizophrenia or something else entirely.

Anyway, he definitely suffered because of it, though by the end of the film, he manages to push through—I don't recall the exact details. It’s almost like he found a way to befriend those visions, or perhaps just tricked his own mind into ignoring them. Has anyone here actually watched it? And do you think there might be any truth to how that was portrayed?

Taylor Campbell4 said:I bet some of you have seen that movie about the brilliant British mathematician who cracked the German codes during the war—he was basically a genius at it. But in the film, he deals with these hallucinations; I'm not sure if it's paranoid schizophrenia or something else.

Well, yeah, he suffered because of it, but by the end of the movie, he somehow manages to get through it. I don't remember the exact details, but it’s like he found a way to live with the visions, or maybe he just tricked his own mind into ignoring them. Has anyone else seen this film? And do you think there might be any truth to how they portrayed his condition?

Oh, I know exactly who you mean!
I actually have a documentary about him called BRILLIANT MADNESS.
You can find it online to download.

It's really fascinating, and seeing him in his later years makes me wonder what I'll be like when I get to that age.
His speech is a bit scattered, and he doesn't always say much, but I find myself just watching him intently, much like you.
Then again, I'm definitely never winning a Nobel Prize. Life's a bitch, right?

briskgull27 said:haha, what's the point of sleeping when I'm feeling this good in the middle of the night?
The smell of cookies baking and laundry hanging up... honestly, pure bliss.
Man, I just swung straight from mania right into depression, and now the pain has migrated.
It moved from my lungs down to my back and heart.
I deal with all those psychosomatic headaches and nonsense.
Oh, and if things get any worse, I might just pass out.
No sleep for me tomorrow, either.🙄
I’ll probably have to ask my husband who paid him to stick around me—he won't give me a straight answer!
Why aren't you sleeping?

I've definitely been overdoing it the last few days... though honestly, I rarely get more than five hours of sleep anyway...🙏

You hit the nail on the head there—whenever something hits me hard, I immediately feel it in my bones and my neck.

Nobody paid him—you're just a total sweetheart.

It’s been five hours, and let me tell you—I’m not just some sweet little thing, I’m actually quite sexy. That’s exactly why I got married, believe me.
I'm officially wiped out. Did you catch my brilliant observation about pumpkin pie and lemons during philosophy class? It was mostly a deep dive into how philosophers can be such total divas.🤣 🤣 🤣

I just finished reading that bit about the breakfast burritos, and honestly, I was laughing until I cried... I’m definitely going to bring it up during our serious debate tomorrow 😘 because it really is such a great topic.

I see you've been popping up everywhere lately—I really need to sit down and catch up on everything you've posted.

But you clearly aren't sleeping! Look, I can tell you're doing great, but please, just take care of yourself. 😘

Hey everyone!
I really wanted to make this work, but honestly, the pressure of trying to live up to being
briskgull27 is just getting to be too much.
Just as a little backstory, my username is actually a nod to that Elton John song from the Moses cartoon.
🙂 🙂 👋 👋 👋

Oh, please—now we’re going to end up with a forum where not a single person has a hint of madness in their signature... 😢
😢
😁 😛