Schizophrenia - General Discussion

Larry Lewis said:You missed the mark on your grammar there—you probably meant "we can" instead of "I can," and you should have used "we are" instead of "I am"... just a little joke, though.🙂

Carl Jackson;39164217 said:

I'm definitely not following... so you're saying aggression isn't necessarily a symptom of starting an episode, but rather someone who wasn't aggressive becomes so during one?🤷

It's not quite that simple. Just look at what Henry Garcia9 posted:

During episodes, they can be aggressive, but when they aren't in psychosis, they're just as aggressive or non-aggressive as anyone else.

The key is "can be."

Look, this might sound harsh, but you can't help someone who refuses treatment—especially if their immediate family is enabling them. It’s just the reality of it. From what I can tell, you don't live with her, so you aren't seeing the day-to-day behavior, only what you hear about later. You can't really draw conclusions from that. And even if you could, it wouldn't change much because, again, she doesn't want help. In the US, unless they are an immediate danger to themselves or others, you can't force someone into a hospital against their will.

If you've ever encountered someone in a psychotic state, you'll usually know it immediately...

Mrs. Pringles;39166996 said:

Carl Jackson said:I'm definitely not following... So, you're saying aggression isn't a symptom that triggers the episode, but rather someone who isn't aggressive suddenly becomes so...?🤷
The question is this: when you have no idea what’s actually going on inside someone else's head—or how, when, or why a cycle starts up again—how can an outsider spot the signs first? What's the easiest way to notice before any kind of action can even be taken?...

You're right. I know that firsthand, and it hurts. It worries me every single day. I think I'm subconsciously trying to "comfort" myself by thinking I'm doing something useful by consulting people who know more than I do... instead of just sitting idle.
The truth is, I'm actually doing nothing.
On top of that, I have no one in my actual life to share these thoughts, fears, and questions with.
Every day is just a cycle of fear and endless questions, all without any goal or way to move the needle. I know.

Larry Lewis said:car

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WVDBn4S61E8

slystag43 said:Has anyone else here spiraled into total madness besides me? ☕

To be fair, schizoaffective disorder 🤷☕

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schizoaffective_disorder

😉

Karen Garcia4 said:Oh, wonderful. For years now, my entire family, doctors, and everyone close to me have been telling me to just accept the diagnosis—that by denying it, I'm only making things harder. And then, once I finally decide to face it,
someone actually tells me that's not what I have. To make matters even more ironic, it's coming from someone else dealing with schizophrenia...

Henry Garcia9 said:Whatever. I don't get why you're even bothering to dig through an encyclopedia that’s basically a relic from forty years ago—it's just a goldmine of outdated junk. Besides, at the end of the day, everyone walks into this world alone and leaves it alone, whether they're sick or healthy. We all have our own baggage to deal with.

Larry Lewis said:Honestly, I couldn't care less about all those medical diagnoses—as long as the money keeps rolling in, they can call it schizophrenia for all I care. Let them chase their little pipe dreams. And frankly, I don't give a damn what anyone thinks of me anyway.🙂

Karen Garcia4 said:I couldn't agree more. If some distant relative from across the country suddenly cut you a check for $10,000 every single month for the rest of your life, believe me, you’d be looking at a psychiatrist pretty quickly... $133I wouldn't have had any time for that...🙂

Henry Garcia9 said:I’d have all the time in the world, honestly. I mean, what’s the point of having money if I’m losing my mind and can't even afford to see a psychiatrist?

Larry Lewis said:Look, let’s be real here—my situation isn't likely to change overnight, but money buys you one thing above all else: autonomy. I don't need a fleet of three Mercedes-Benzes parked in my driveway; what I actually need is the freedom to exist without anyone breathing down my neck or dictating my every move. It's hard enough dealing with schizophrenia as it is—honestly, it feels like a full-time job just staying afloat—so why would I want to deal with some toxic manager at work who treats me like an outcast or whispers behind my back? Dealing with people who judge or push you away just because of your diagnosis... it's exhausting.
u the past.

neontrucker23 said:Has anyone else messed around with Zyprexa or Solian? To be honest, I’ve been feeling like neither of them is exactly a miracle cure—if you can even call them that. I guess it feels like they both kind of miss the mark for me. Has anyone actually found something better out there, or is this whole thing just a total roll of the dice depending on the person? Maybe it's just my luck, I suppose. dg f20

Larry Lewis said:Look, let’s be real here—my situation isn't likely to change overnight, but money buys you one thing above all else: autonomy. I don't need a fleet of three Mercedes-Benzes parked in my driveway; what I actually need is the freedom to exist without anyone breathing down my neck or dictating my every move. It's hard enough dealing with schizophrenia as it is—honestly, it feels like a full-time job just staying afloat—so why would I want to deal with some toxic manager at work who treats me like an outcast or whispers behind my back? Dealing with people who judge or push you away just because of your diagnosis... it's exhausting.
u the past.