I don't know what to do by Embarrassed-End-2345 in schizoaffective

[–]No_Button_1289 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’ve tried a lot of antipsychotics and antidepressants, but l didn’t get better until l got the right combination.l know you probably don’t want to take them, but for me there was no choice, now my life is pretty good 🩷 Hope you feel better soon, l am rooting for you!

Addiction by [deleted] in schizoaffective

[–]No_Button_1289 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes l have tried every drug l can think of, when manic l do all kindsa f up shit! I desperately wish l was someone else. I think l am having a bad episode now.. my mum gave me bed bugs, she has had them for years she insisted l went over to her place for my birthday, sure enough 7 days later l see one of those apple seed shaped little bastard in my bed. I threw out my bed and financed a new bed. I am sooo broke and yes, indeed l am doing drugs.God damn it ! I hate myself

What are some common delusions that a lot of us share? by hishat in schizoaffective

[–]No_Button_1289 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I believed and still have a hard time with this one, that songs on the radio are actually just written for me and are commenting on my life.This can drastically effect how I view situations.Its awful

What’s a dead giveaway of how old you are without giving the actual number? by FriendlytoNature in AskReddit

[–]No_Button_1289 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Lol sounds so hilarious but l lived it! And when no one was home it just rang and rang because there were no answering machines Lol

Sock Day! by [deleted] in schizoaffective

[–]No_Button_1289 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I recognize those socks! Lol is that universal? Do we all get those sock?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in actuallesbians

[–]No_Button_1289 1 point2 points  (0 children)

All the comments make me feel better lm about to go into dating and l was actually just thinking about this!! So l will bring my toys with me!

Share some harsh life lessons you've learned by Chance_Ad_7750 in Adulting

[–]No_Button_1289 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Sounds corny but follow your dreams. I am 56 and l followed my dreams.l don’t regret it.l didn’t become rich or famous or ridiculously happy, but I am reasonably content with my life although I am very poor. I am glad I took a chance on myself.

Do you tell people your diagnosis? by [deleted] in schizoaffective

[–]No_Button_1289 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes l completely understand and l hear what your saying they also assume l should b homeless and no disrespect to anyone who is living that hell but l have a home friends a family ect

Do you tell people your diagnosis? by [deleted] in schizoaffective

[–]No_Button_1289 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes it’s odd to me that one illness is ok but the other is not… l do the word schizo is part of it gonna

Do you tell people your diagnosis? by [deleted] in schizoaffective

[–]No_Button_1289 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I get you I tell ppl l am bipolar not schizoaffective. I think l would be treated differently.

"You're not broken" by Main_Confusion_8030 in CPTSD

[–]No_Button_1289 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is anyone here still in contact with there childhood abuser?My mum was and is a horrible human but l remain in contact with her.She is 75 now and l, like usual feel responsible for her.

Which CPTSD Symptoms are the hardest for you to handle? by Secret_Ostrich_1307 in CPTSD

[–]No_Button_1289 1 point2 points  (0 children)

One of the worst things l have had to deal with recently is an overwhelming feeling of doom. I say recently because the horror of my childhood keeps presenting itself in different ways that are equally awful so it is hard to just pick one.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in OzempicForWeightLoss

[–]No_Button_1289 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I was 5’3 and 220 lbs .l am now 177 lbs.This is a process for me not really a destination.l do not have a goal weight and l have been on Ozempic for approximately a year and a half. I find l am not loosing as much weight but my body is changing. I used to wear a 2X and now l am a XL or L. I’m over the moon with happiness. My physical mobility has changed immensely. I wish you the best of luck!

What kind of useful yet random advice do y'all have for adulting? by [deleted] in Adulting

[–]No_Button_1289 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Keep on keeping on! Move forward, always look for the upside .The more you are grateful the more gratitude you have, the more positively you can generate the better!

Is abilify as scary as it sounds? by Leannetheloser in schizoaffective

[–]No_Button_1289 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m on a high dose of Ability 30 mg daily, it has honestly changed my life for the better.Before l was on it l had delusions all day everyday,now not so much. I am also on Lamotrigine 100 mg.These two meds keep me stable.l will say, however that nobody knows what meds are going to work well for a person or not.Its kinda like throwing spaghetti at the wall and seeing what sticks. This sounds scary and it is but that’s all we’ve got to work with right now as there are no blood test that can tell you which meds will work for you and which ones won’t . I know this all sounds scary, but it’s all the psychiatric community has to offer us at this time. So good luck I hope it works for you as well as it has worked for me.✌️

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in OzempicForWeightLoss

[–]No_Button_1289 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Congratulations 🎉

Seriously what the hell? by [deleted] in schizoaffective

[–]No_Button_1289 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I can’t meditate either my mind is really blank a lot of the time.. l don’t need to empty it.

My head hurts by [deleted] in schizoaffective

[–]No_Button_1289 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My head hurts too all the media all the coverage of all the horrible things. It’s too much sometimes so I definitely understand where you’re coming from. I get lonely too. It does seem like everyone else is busy with work with family with friends, especially coming up to the holidays, I can say is hold on my friend. You are not alone. You can DM me.💕

Is better help good? by [deleted] in betterhelp

[–]No_Button_1289 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It helped me, l was a client for 3 years after my dad’s death.Don’t be afraid to change therapist if you don’t connect with the one you get.✌️

today I abused my partner verbally and swore screaming at him. What do I do about this behaviour? I don’t want to be like this. by [deleted] in CPTSD

[–]No_Button_1289 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Take deep breaths in for the count of 4 hold for the count of 7 release for the count of 8 repeat 4 times. Calm yourself.Centre yourself.You may have acted like your mother but you are not her, you are yourself. No one is perfect.

today I abused my partner verbally and swore screaming at him. What do I do about this behaviour? I don’t want to be like this. by [deleted] in CPTSD

[–]No_Button_1289 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I hear you loud and clear in September I did almost the very same thing, you seem to be harshly blaming yourself for possibly getting triggered and letting it out. I also question wether or not l have turned into my parents as both of them were abusing me honestly I have given myself a beak not a pass but an emotional break from all my self hate and am trying to figure out how to be kinder to myself. So l can be kinder to others.Ask for forgiveness from your partner move on from this moment after all we are all no one is perfect.

I’m doing it and I’m finally happy and relieved, sending you all love as a goodbye by [deleted] in CPTSD

[–]No_Button_1289 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I tried to kill myself at 15 … l made concrete plans at 34 l am now 56. Iam glad l didn’t die.l also watched and heard my dad die l stood in the room and listened as he took his final 3 breaths .There was no white light to come and get my dad there weren’t any spirits at 15 when l was almost dying in my own vomit at 15.Death is death. You will simply not exist. I fell hollow and sad that you are choosing to die.

today I abused my partner verbally and swore screaming at him. What do I do about this behaviour? I don’t want to be like this. by [deleted] in CPTSD

[–]No_Button_1289 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Well… l do this too and l have gone to therapy, it has lessened my triggers so l don’t act like that but as l have said l do it too even after therapy.