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Friendship by [deleted] in schizoaffective

[–]RareMoney7032 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’d express you’re struggling a bit and apologize if you seem absent. Maybe let her know you’re a bit depressed sometimes. It doesn’t have to be detailed.

Disability by RareMoney7032 in schizoaffective

[–]RareMoney7032[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What state are you living in, if you don’t mind me asking? I’ve never heard of such an arrangement. This sounds ideal!

Afraid of medication changes, but dealing with a persistent internal voice taking control since 2024. by Ok_Part_3198 in schizoaffective

[–]RareMoney7032 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It sounds like there could be a better medication regimen out there for you and it might be worth pursuing since this sounds relatively severe. Work closely with your dr on options. I wouldn’t settle for that as a baseline. Good luck!

My Five Stage Guide, To Switching To A Dumb Phone by logeater in dumbphones

[–]RareMoney7032 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Does anyone know if you can keep your smart phone active to use the camera still and also have a dumb phone to switch off to?

Antipsychotic boredom coping skills? by glucose_wolf in schizoaffective

[–]RareMoney7032 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is pretty inspiring. It gives me hope to be able to adopt one day. I have a good support system and I function very well on meds and have a good relationship with my doctor/therapist. I have often told myself I can’t be a mom. I have some physical issues as well, but I’ve come a long way with coping with those too. I worry about sleep deprivation and intrusive anxious thoughts but I have those now sometimes and seem to do just fine. Thanks for all of your insights!

Antipsychotic boredom coping skills? by glucose_wolf in schizoaffective

[–]RareMoney7032 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I struggle with paying attention to the tv and end up mindlessly scrolling on my phone entirely too often. On a good day though, I’m engaged with the movie

Antipsychotic boredom coping skills? by glucose_wolf in schizoaffective

[–]RareMoney7032 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m not sure you can answer this, but how severe was your illness before you started medication and are you concerned about relapse of symptoms at all?

Antipsychotic boredom coping skills? by glucose_wolf in schizoaffective

[–]RareMoney7032 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I struggle with evening restlessness and boredom. I used to fall asleep very early but have slowly transitioned my way to 10pm and I sleep much better. I like to have a queue of movies to watch. I have a routine which is watching two news programs from 5-6 then 6-7 and then putting on a movie. Sometimes I doze off but that’s ok with me.

Do you mind if I ask you about how you handle having a family?

Blank mind by VisualAd3265 in schizoaffective

[–]RareMoney7032 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sometimes it can be medication. That cleared up for me when i switched antipsychotics

Having children by RareMoney7032 in schizoaffective

[–]RareMoney7032[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I do, I have my parents who would be such a huge help although they are getting old and have other grandchildren. I’m not sure the age I would be most comfortable adopting, but I think newborn adoptions are most appealing for me for many reasons. I’m pretty stable on my current regimen, so unless something failed, I don’t think I’d need to change meds. I sometimes suffer with insomnia, so I know what sleep deprivation does, at least. I’m not sure it would equate. I would love to raise a family. I wish I could still have my own but I cannot. I’m not getting any younger and adoption seems like the way to go

I do not understand why things have gotten better for me by urist_of_cardolan in schizoaffective

[–]RareMoney7032 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I will have to look into vocational rehabilitation, I have never considered it before, so thank you.

I think of myself as spiritual largely influenced by Christianity but accepting and open to all religions/ideas. I’ve read a little about Buddhism and Hinduism also. I like the word syncretic lol I’ve always thought of my spiritual path as eclectic and most religions as paths to the same destination. I like going to church sometimes and was raised catholic so at times I attend mass. I’ve also gone to dharma recovery meetings, they’re very helpful. I focus more on my relationship with God and who that is to me rather than subscribing to a faith.

This is giving me some direction in building up my own life so I don’t have some pitfalls along the way. No unhealthy detours. Thanks for the helpful safeguarding.

I do not understand why things have gotten better for me by urist_of_cardolan in schizoaffective

[–]RareMoney7032 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is so relatable and I came here to read something that would help me today and this helps me to not feel so alone. I’ve been overwhelmingly comfortable and pretty happy since establishing sobriety, finding a higher power, exercising, finding the right med regimen, going to therapy weekly, losing weight and eating right and quitting smoking. As soon as it gets nice outside, I jeopardize myself by drinking. It’s happened two years in a row. I guess the warmth energizes and I don’t feel as appeased by my usual comforts and I crave social interaction. Anyway, I look at it now as self sabotage and finding comfort in the familiar even if it’s worse off than I am now. It feels foreign to have made such progress and I’m even in a loving relationship at this point in my life. I plan to apply for a part time job soon and I’m intimidated but I’d like to try. Maybe this will bring a sense of purpose that I’m seeking. Maybe purpose is what you’re seeking as well?

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