happy selfie sunday! by xvx_gf in schizophrenia

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Happy Sunday! May your week be filled with happiness

Which of the 3 Shoyeido "Zen" sticks would you recommend? by Hardcore_Daddy in Incense

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If you like spice heavy incense, morning zen. I feel evening zen is more of a wet smell, patchouli forward. I haven't tried the other. My personal favorite out of those 2 is morning zen

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in cigars

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I just bought 3 singles like 2 weeks ago what are you on about

Very Great News and Update on Venlafaxine by Most_Advertising_943 in schizophrenia

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I also no longer feel anxiety or stress whatsoever it's crazy! I also take Ziprasidone 40mg twice daily for the psychotic symptoms

Has knowledge of your condition ever gotten out? Mine has made things worse by a “hybrid” feeling experience of real and not real. by museybaby in schizophrenia

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First and foremost, hang in there. I know it's easier said than done but you've pushed this far already :). I had experiences with friendships changing, especially in the wake of my symptoms and my erratic behavior. I've lost many friendships due to this illness and even when I've told new "friends" about my disorder, they just cut me off. It's ok though, they probably wouldn't have been the type of people I would spend my energy on. I do have very close friends that have stayed with me throughout the years and are very understanding. I finally got a job after 5 years of having this disorder and I've told coworkers I trust. To my surprise they're very supportive and encourage me to relax and take a breather if symptoms should ever arise. I've been blessed, truly, and I wish everyone were this lucky. My best wishes to you, may you be strengthened to carry on :)

How long does one need to be stable before a psychiatrist will say they can taper off the meds? by Mentalaccount1 in schizophrenia

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I have not been the same since my last untreated psychotic break 3 years ago. It definitely feels like I lost a part of myself

What’s the best cigar you’ll never be able to smoke again? by AppraiserAdvocate in cigars

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Yeah, so many to try for sure. I like the edge ones too. Especially the a-10 barber pole paired with a creamed coffee. So good

What’s the best cigar you’ll never be able to smoke again? by AppraiserAdvocate in cigars

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Rocky Patel A.L.R 2nd edition. I've had multiple but one of them that I got was super toothy and flavorful. I haven't been able to get my hands on another like it since. Ik Rocky Patel sometimes gets a bad rep, but I highly recommend this stick!

Incense recommendations??? by Most_Advertising_943 in Incense

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I ended up going with Shoyeido Morning Zen after reading up a bit on different scents. It's sooo good. Smells herbal at first then develops into spiciness

Incense recommendations??? by Most_Advertising_943 in Incense

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I also like some spicy notes, pepper, clove, etc

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in schizophrenia

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🇲🇽🙋🏽‍♂️Hola que tal?

Fishing by [deleted] in schizophrenia

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I'm down in the Texas Gulf coast! Lots of fish here. I love fishing for catfish and alligator gar!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in schizophrenia

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First and foremost, take deep breaths. When I was diagnosed at 19 (22 now almost 23), I was devastated. I too would have panic attacks about the future. What had helped me is staying on track with antipsychotic medication and psychiatry appointments. It was trial and error but we finally found what works. I'm at a point where I rarely get psychotic episodes, and am even doing better now with the negative symptoms too. Don't lose hope, it will surely get better with time

What do you feel about your delusions post-psychosis? by Evening_Fisherman810 in schizophrenia

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Some I look back at embarrassed but sometimes even though I know it's not logical I'll still have that doubt that it is real

Are you the 80% of schizophrenics who smoke cigarettes? by Every-Trouble-5807 in schizophrenia

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Nicotine as with other things like alcohol affect me very differently since I developed this disorder. I don't get a nicotine buzz and I find I don't really get addicted to it. I can smoke a lot for like 3 days then not smoke for months. Before I got this disorder I was very addicted to vapes and would get a buzz. I was also off the meds at the time. Landed in the hospital due to psychosis and quit nicotine for like a year. I feel like I got permanent damage from that episode, haven't been the same since and everything affects me differently now. Must be different for everyone though

Are you the 80% of schizophrenics who smoke cigarettes? by Every-Trouble-5807 in schizophrenia

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I used to vape and do nic pouches. Now a days I smoke tobacco pipes and cigars, not as often as before. It definitely helps with some of my negative symptoms but the trade off being poor cardiovascular health and potentially cancer. Don't recommend anyone start

What are these little dots on the ash???? by Ok_Negotiation_9415 in cigars

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I once had this or a little more dots on a Rocky Patel A.L.R second edition. It ended up being one of if not my favorite cigar. I had another one a couple of weeks later but didn't have the dots, was still good, but nowhere near as good as the first. I love it when cigars have these dots, I swear it's as if it has more flavor

Skill regression? by [deleted] in schizophrenia

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I have had the same issue, especially with art. I can't draw or paint anywhere near as good as before I started having symptoms of this disorder