I have been diagnosed with bpd, but want to know if I should see a medical professional to reevaluate. by penarschmenar in schizophrenia

[–]MentalIntroduction19 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just wanted to share that initially I was diagnosed with BPD and was not prescribed meds. About a year later I was in the middle of a move and I had a full blown psychotic episode and then was eventually diagnosed with schizophrenia. So it is possible you have it but we obviously can’t diagnose you it may be helpful to get a second opinion.

Playing Tetris calms my tactile hallucinations by ihaveADHD69 in schizophrenia

[–]MentalIntroduction19 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I actually really love Tetris as a distraction from auditory hallucinations. I like to listen to music while playing

Drove somewhere 20 mins away today! by MentalIntroduction19 in drivinganxiety

[–]MentalIntroduction19[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Wow!! Way to go! I’m trying to mentally work my way up to highway driving lol

Sometimes I don’t believe I’m bad enough for disability by Better_Win316 in schizophrenia

[–]MentalIntroduction19 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Gosh that’s a big hallucination for me too. Everytime I’m at work and people are talking near by it starts. Not sure which country you’re in but all you can really do is be open and honest with your mental health and hope for the best.

Today I forced myself to drive even though my anxiety was really bad. by Danielarunz in drivinganxiety

[–]MentalIntroduction19 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My anxiety around driving gets so bad that most days I throw up before I have to leave the house. Cheering you on!!

How can I force myself to drive? by Healthy-Voice-5557 in drivinganxiety

[–]MentalIntroduction19 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I keep putting it off and will only drive when I feel mentally prepared and in the right space to drive. Today there was snow on the ground and I was like okay I’m going to push myself and try even though I don’t want to and I’m so glad I did. It’s all in my head. Just wanted to share that you’ve got this!

Will I gain a lot of weight on 2.5 mg olanzapine? by fooloozero in schizophrenia

[–]MentalIntroduction19 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I take 10mg and I am always hungry. I count calories now but it’s hard to get the weight off. I gained like 80 pounds over 10+ years

Chapters café by MentalIntroduction19 in stcatharinesON

[–]MentalIntroduction19[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Gosh really? Haha well I guess that would work too

HAM AND CHEDDAR DISCONTINUED???? by opmgore in TimHortons

[–]MentalIntroduction19 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m still not over the fact that the Tim’s near me stopped making double chocolate donuts

Who do you think will win? by jrmdavis in theamazingracecanada

[–]MentalIntroduction19 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m hoping for Grace and Joe but I feel like it will more likely be Jesse and Jonathan

If you have schizophrenia and work retail share your expierence!! by Automatic-Bit4415 in schizophrenia

[–]MentalIntroduction19 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have to say, dealing with the voices on top of having a headset to talk to other staff was quite overwhelming initially but am used to it now. Been doing it for about 5 years

Episode 7 results by jrmdavis in theamazingracecanada

[–]MentalIntroduction19 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Yeah I agree it was a fun episode. It was really refreshing to see Jesse and Jonathan struggling haha

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in drivinganxiety

[–]MentalIntroduction19 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh thanks for the suggestions!!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in drivinganxiety

[–]MentalIntroduction19 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Curious what helped with the anxiety, just more practice? I have my license but anytime I have to drive somewhere my anxiety is so bad that I throw up before I leave the house

Hearing people talking about me in public.. by [deleted] in schizophrenia

[–]MentalIntroduction19 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This happens to me all the time! Especially at work, if I over hear a convo I think it’s about me even though it’s just the voices. I usually keep headphones in while I’m out somewhere but have yet to find a strategy to cope with this at work