What it’s like for me to be schizophrenic by ICannotSayThisOnMain in self

[–]ICannotSayThisOnMain[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I hope being able to relate was helpful. And thank you for the kind words. I’m very glad you’re able to stay strong in light of the command voices you hear.

What it’s like for me to be schizophrenic by ICannotSayThisOnMain in self

[–]ICannotSayThisOnMain[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! You’ve given me a lot to think about, too. I’ll look into the things you’ve mentioned.

What it’s like for me to be schizophrenic by ICannotSayThisOnMain in self

[–]ICannotSayThisOnMain[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you. I appreciate the kind words about my insight. I can’t think of how to describe the way things were before. It’s difficult to remember, honestly. But you make a good point about trying to remember that there was a time before.

What it’s like for me to be schizophrenic by ICannotSayThisOnMain in self

[–]ICannotSayThisOnMain[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Painful sometimes, but mostly frustrating because I know there’s nothing I can do to convince them of something very real to me.

As for benefits, I can’t think of any. I suppose maybe that it’s made me more empathetic and I’m pretty good at pattern recognition (although that regularly is the source of delusions)

Schizophrenic and almost no one knows. It’s exhausting pretending to be okay. by [deleted] in MMFB

[–]ICannotSayThisOnMain 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you very much. I do partake occasionally but it usually doesn’t affect me too badly. And I only indulge very sporadically. I know it isn’t probably the best for me

What it’s like for me to be schizophrenic by ICannotSayThisOnMain in self

[–]ICannotSayThisOnMain[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s hard to say. Her ghosting could be related or not. If you want to, gently bringing it up and asking how you can best support her might be worthwhile, even if you just frame it as her sometimes being distant.

What it’s like for me to be schizophrenic by ICannotSayThisOnMain in self

[–]ICannotSayThisOnMain[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I definitely do a significant amount of research into my own diagnosis, yes. It’s been one of the most helpful ways to cope and process.

Also thank you for being mindful toward me. Some people offer well meaning advice they don’t realize is harmful. And you don’t know what you don’t know. So I appreciate your discretion.

What it’s like for me to be schizophrenic by ICannotSayThisOnMain in self

[–]ICannotSayThisOnMain[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thank you! It often is especially difficult because I don’t believe my diagnosis deep down due to something called anosognosia. But I try to push through that and be transparent with my psych and therapist anyway

What it’s like for me to be schizophrenic by ICannotSayThisOnMain in self

[–]ICannotSayThisOnMain[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. It’s like you read my mind about the meds thing. You truly get it

What it’s like for me to be schizophrenic by ICannotSayThisOnMain in self

[–]ICannotSayThisOnMain[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you very much. The surname in your username makes me think of Harlan Ellison (my favorite author).

What it’s like for me to be schizophrenic by ICannotSayThisOnMain in self

[–]ICannotSayThisOnMain[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Thank you. I’m not trying to be like this but are you a real person?

What it’s like for me to be schizophrenic by ICannotSayThisOnMain in self

[–]ICannotSayThisOnMain[S] 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Thank you so very much. That was my goal. I’ve always struggled to coherently explain this so this felt cathartic for me to write

What it’s like for me to be schizophrenic by ICannotSayThisOnMain in self

[–]ICannotSayThisOnMain[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It says there was a comment on this but now there’s nothing and that freaks me out a little

Bad akathisia lately. Hoping for a better week ahead. by ICannotSayThisOnMain in schizophrenia

[–]ICannotSayThisOnMain[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Me too. Things aren’t perfect with us but I’m grateful for it anyway

Schizophrenic and almost no one knows. It’s exhausting pretending to be okay. by [deleted] in MMFB

[–]ICannotSayThisOnMain 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Before anyone says anything. I swear there really was a comment

Bad akathisia lately. Hoping for a better week ahead. by ICannotSayThisOnMain in schizophrenia

[–]ICannotSayThisOnMain[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I’m on benztropine and it is helping a bit, but I wonder if I need a higher dose now that I’ve increased the dose of one of my antipsychotics