Schizophrenia - General Discussion

I’m curious—what actually goes through the minds of you mentally healthy folks when you happen to meet someone who is a schizophrenic?

a) "Okay, let's get out of here fast"
b) "Whoa, I've never actually met a real crazy person before!"
c) "Yikes, a real lunatic... this is terrifying"
d) "Oh, you poor thing"
e) "They actually look totally normal to me"
f) "They're clearly struggling and acting really erratic"
g) "Thank God I don't have anything like that"

So, what's the verdict? ???????????

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I’m asking because I know someone who would just say "yes" to absolutely anything, without even realizing they have an issue... Honestly, I suspect they might be schizophrenic and really need some help. It's hard to say anything, though, since we aren't close—I just run into them every once in a while. How do you all react to stuff like this? Would people actually believe that someone is genuinely communicating with the dead or something? If they're struggling with their mental health, it makes sense that they'd believe those things... I get that.
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Listen up, my fellow schizophrenics...
I’ve done a little cleaning up in this thread. I realize some of you find it difficult to keep your thoughts on track, but we are here to practice mental discipline and focus...
Just a reminder, the topic is Schizophrenia
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You're actually scaring me! I might just have to call up that monster from the attic so you can see what I mean.
I nearly lost it when I realized he showed up again.🙂

briskgull27 said:I'm curious—what goes through the minds of you mentally healthy people when you actually meet someone who is schizophrenic?
a) "Let's get out of here"
b) "Whoa, I've never met a real crazy person before!"
c) "Oh boy, a real madman... I'm scared."
d) "Oh, you poor thing."
e) "They look perfectly normal to me."
f) "They're acting really strange and staring intensely."
g) "Thank God I don't have anything like that."

What do you think???????????

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By the way, I'm currently in what's called remission, though my doctor hasn't officially cleared me yet.
I constantly struggle with time; I often can't tell which day it is.
Also, a few people mentioned they know someone who is schizophrenic and they're all just pitiable.
Well, I need to be honest while I have this wonderful high-speed internet, my dishwasher, microwave, satellite TV, DVD player, DivX, cell phone, the little radiator right next to me, and I shouldn't forget my digital camera and my little printer.
I have everything I need, and honestly, hanging out with my gadgets is much more pleasant than dealing with people.
I suppose I'll eventually move past this phase. But for me, having one close person every five years is probably my sweet spot for making new friends.
And if I'm expected to go out for three coffees in a single day? That's just not good for me.

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briskgull27 said:I want to know what you mentally healthy people actually think when you encounter a schizophrenic.
a) Get me out of here.
b) Whoa, I’ve never met a "real" crazy person before.
c) Man, a true lunatic actually scares me.
d) Poor thing.
e) They look perfectly normal to me.
f) They act and look completely disturbed.
g) Thank God I don't have anything like that.

What is there to ask? It's a simple question.

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Honestly, I would have thought that before. But now that I deal with my own mental health issues, I know you can live a completely normal life with the right medication.

briskgull27 said:What do you lot of "mentally stable" people actually think when you run into a schizophrenic?

Alright, let's get outta here.
Man, I still haven't met a real lunatic yet.
Honestly, that guy's acting like a total psycho. It’s actually starting to freak me out.
Man, what a disaster.
Looks normal enough to me.
But he’s still holding on, looking completely out of it.
Thank God I don't have anything like that.

What the hell? What? Seriously?

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I haven't met a single schizophrenic yet, but honestly? I’d love to. Call me weird if you want, but I actually prefer hanging out with people who deal with serious mental stuff. I've got my own baggage to deal with—it's not schizophrenia, but it's there. I don't know, I just feel like I'd get along way better with someone struggling than with these "normal" boring, self-righteous idiots.

You're right, and I feel the exact same way. I don't believe I'm a schizophrenic, but my mental state is deteriorating so rapidly that I'm practically teetering on the edge. I have an appointment with a psychologist this Friday to lay everything out on the table; we'll see what kind of treatment plan they map out for me next.

I honestly wouldn't hold such heavy prejudices against people if I hadn't gone through all this nonsense myself.
Now that I'm a bit older and have a better grasp on how the world actually works, I feel like I, as a schizophrenic, might actually be living better than half the population.
I can't stand fake people either, but you eventually just learn how to tune them out.

Nowadays, whenever I head to the hospital, I bring my Walter Wolf along and pass him through the window to them.😘
It’s honestly not easy to witness—seeing grown men lined up in those big wards like Jews in a concentration camp. 😠

And don't even get me started on our healthcare system; it's a complete disaster! When you're stuck in the hospital, they rotate through different sets of incompetent staff every four days.🙂

briskgull27 said:I am curious to know what those of you who are mentally healthy think when you encounter a schizophrenic.

I haven't personally encountered anyone who is truly schizophrenic, though I have spent time with people dealing with various mental health struggles. To be honest, communicating with them has always felt quite draining. It often feels like they are living in an isolated reality where it is difficult to shift the focus from themselves to others, making any kind of genuine, two-way connection a real challenge. Because I am a sensitive person, I tend to absorb the energy of those around me. Immersing myself in those types of dynamics can be mentally exhausting. After spending time with such individuals, I usually walk away feeling relieved to simply be myself and realize how much more taxing it can be to exist in their way. Of course, they might not perceive themselves that way at all; they may find their own existence perfectly seamless. Regardless, I no longer hold that romanticized view of people with mental illnesses being misunderstood geniuses. When you asked earlier if I would be friends with a schizophrenic person, my honest answer is that I’m not sure. I worry about unpredictable outbursts or aggression, and I believe such a relationship would take a heavy toll on my own well-being. I am quite sensitive, so I make it a priority to protect myself from unnecessary stress whenever possible.

I totally get where you're coming from.
My ex-boyfriend's mom was actually worried I might kill him in his sleep.
Meanwhile, I've been sleeping next to my husband for over a year now and he’s still perfectly fine.

I completely understand because, given my own struggles with mental health, I tend to steer clear of certain people just because they seem off to me.
Honestly, I’d much rather grab a coffee with my 88-year-old grandma.
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Look, I don't hold any kind of prejudice against people dealing with illnesses or whatever.

But let's be real—sometimes I catch myself feeling a little uneasy thinking you might just pop up out of nowhere.😬

Anyway, I’m all about those coffee dates with my grandma☕ and honestly, the older I get, the more I find myself craving that time together—it's become such a priority for me.🙂

Taylor Howard36 said:I don't hold any prejudices against people dealing with illnesses or anything like that.

But honestly? I think I’d be a little terrified of being caught off guard by someone like that sometimes too. 😬

Besides, I love grabbing coffee with my grandma, ☕ and honestly, the older I get, the more I cherish that time we spend together. 🙂

I totally get where you're coming from, though I remember one time I hugged my boyfriend's mom so tight that if she saw me today, she might actually spit in my face! Not that I'd ever do that, obviously.

The last time I actually laid a hand on someone was when my brother was a kid—I'm six years older than him.

It really gets to me when people think that way.

I would choose my own life over anyone else's any day of the week.

Did Maddox have a diagnosis, or was it that maniac Bush? Anyway...

I was at AMC Theatres yesterday, and if people had known, they would have absolutely lost it.
I'm heading out to do the exact same thing this Friday.
It’s just so difficult for us here. 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂
Honestly, I just couldn't care less.

briskgull27 said:The last time I actually laid a hand on my brother—he was just a little kid, maybe six years old since I'm the older one.

It honestly kills me when people assume I'm some kind of violent person. It really hits a nerve.

It’s just hard for me, you know? My own family... 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂
But honestly, I don't give a damn anymore.

Don't cry, keep your head up.🙂 I'm right there with you.🙂
You have a husband... someone who stands by you... someone who loves you EXACTLY THE WAY YOU ARE! Honestly, if I could find someone like that... lately, my luck with men has been absolutely abysmal.☕ 😢

Taylor Howard36 said:Don't cry, keep your chin up🙂 I'm right there with you🙂
You have a husband... someone who stands by your side... someone who loves you EXACTLY AS YOU ARE! That's how I want to be when I meet someone... lately, my luck with men hasn't been great at all☕ 😢

Oh goodness, we better stay on topic before Mad Scientist comes after us.
But seriously, it’s a total miracle.
Before he came into my life, I truly felt worthless because
I feel like I carry the mark of Shell on my forehead.
I used to wonder what I was ever going to do with my life; it felt like I didn't have anything to offer that wouldn't just end up hurting some guy.
And then here he is, coming back and loving me all over again—he absolutely adores me.
You know how strong he is? He's about 190 pounds, so what could I possibly be afraid of?😂 😂 😂 ☕

I mean, seriously, what else do you even have going on besides a mountain of hobbies 🙂? Besides spending half your life at doctor appointments—are you actually working? Looking for a job?
What’s it even like when you show up for an interview? Is there a ton of bias? 🙄 🤣 ........

Some girl on this forum mentioned she works in a medical office where a guy with schizophrenia assists her 🙂
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And honestly, my mom’s coworker's son—who works right alongside her—also finished his degree, and it was a really tough program to get through...

-ana- said:Honestly, besides having a huge list of hobbies 🙂 , and spending quite a bit of time at doctor appointments—are you working? Looking for a job?
What’s the vibe like when you go in for an interview? Is there any stigma? 🙄 🤣 ........

A girl on this forum mentioned that a guy with schizophrenia is assisting in a medical setting 🙂

And even for one lady I know, her son—who works with my mom—also finished college despite it being pretty...
tough...

I was the one who mentioned the medical assistant.
Look, it’s a bit of a complicated situation. My dad owns a company, so feel free to laugh, but while I am technically an employee, I don't see a steady paycheck unless $167 it's absolutely necessary. I'm married now, too. Because of that, I can't really spill all my secrets; I have to maintain a little privacy. Dad provides the startup capital, so technically, I'm the owner and the CEO, if you want to call it that.
I run my own business.
Now, people might look at that and think, "Wow, that sounds absolutely amazing!"
But for me, the real dream hasn't been achieved yet: finding fulfillment as a human being.
Maybe advocating for mental health awareness or something like that?
Outside of working for my dad, I've worked four other jobs where I just didn't fit in at all.
It's hard to explain, but it just wasn't my place.
As for my doctor, I see her once a month, which is actually a lot, considering how much my moods swing. It's always that constant struggle somewhere between mania and depression.🤣 🤣 🤣

Oh, what then? You think you’ll just go out and start some sort of association? A little club for the clinically delusional? And that's your big master plan to actually get somewhere through the system... how charming.

Taylor Howard36 said:What if you just started an association? Like one for people dealing with schizophrenia? Is that how you're planning to make an impact?

I actually heard there might already be a group out there; I think they were even featured on Good Morning America once.
I really need to figure out how to track them down, though. They don't seem to have any sort of online presence.
I've already tried calling 988 and 981.😂

Personally, I'm not one to generalize everything. For instance, I could spend my days staring at the walls in Los Angeles, while
some other guy currently in a long-term care unit could go on to become a successful farmer and start a family.

And get this—the ladies over at my dad's office are all gossiping that Secretary Primorac is schizophrenic. Can you believe that kind of rumor?🙂

And seriously, try to dig up some kind of way to get in touch with them!!!!! Please—just go ask the doctor! If she claims she doesn't know, tell her she needs to find out!😍