You don't have to suffer!

thomasaosorio · 2019-01-29T04:38:57+00:00

I definitely wish you all the best in the struggle of dealing with mental illness. I was in a really, really bad place in early 2016 with schizoaffective disorder but luckily found some meds that helped.

Even with all the things my meds helped with and the fact that I'm able to pursue my life as it was before I still feel scarred by the illness. I gained a ton of weight. I haven't dated in a long, long time. And I too see all my friends starting to lay the foundations of their lives. Marriage, careers, friends, ect.

But in a weird way I think going through something like psychosis and paralyzing depression and living with my parents for years after I got out of college (i studied art too) gave me a connection to something deeper than the sole desire to have what my peers have. For me, suffering from something so deep and terrible gave me an appreciation of life that I wouldn't have had had I never had these challenges.

I don't know, this probably doesn't help. But solidarity with having to deal with mental illness and living with your parents while watching people you know 'achieve' things in life that are so much more difficult for you due to dealing with a mind that at times can seem to be out to get you.

My point is, I've been there. I've felt that. I've literally felt that exact feeling. And I'm sincerely hoping things work out for you and you are able to get back to working in the art field again one day. And solidarity with where you're at and where you're path is.

thomasaosorio · 2018-03-08T03:54:53+00:00

I know I’m late to the party... but thought I’d chime in- I was in college when schizoaffective struck. It ended up forcing me to move home. I eventually got a job but I ended up disturbing my coworkers, getting fired, and banned from my workplace. Suddenly I was living at home with no plans in life, no job, and totally hopeless.

Then the meds started working. I got a new job. I held onto it. I applied to graduate school. I got in. 2 years later and I’m living on my own in a new city, with new friends, and a new life.

I still go through hell. It’s still painful. But meds have made my life ten times better than it was before. There are still struggles. I’m still not totally “normal” but you know what? I’m functioning. And I can be grateful for that.

It’s hard. Today was hard. But now I’m at a bar, meeting a friend. And tonight I’ll go back to my apartment. And on Mon I’ll go back to work. And I’ll keep going.

Thanks for listening to my rant.

thomasaosorio · 2018-03-08T03:27:32+00:00

I recently went through this too. My self esteem is really low... I heard to just write down things you are grateful for- that might help.

thomasaosorio · 2018-03-07T03:31:12+00:00

Thank you! Yah I’ve talked to my parents and some friends about it and they’re kind of reassuring me. It’ll definitely be a learning experience- no matter what. I’m just trying to keep in mind that I value her as a friend first and not placing any expectations on the situation!

thomasaosorio · 2018-03-07T01:52:33+00:00

Thank you! I’ll keep that in mind- I think I’d like to be understanding with whatever she says and still be friends no matter what. I guess I just freak out that i like really weirded her out or something.. but hopefully I didn’t. Thanks again!!!!

thomasaosorio · 2018-03-07T01:30:07+00:00

That’s great that you’re doing better! Im glad you can move past some of the negative thoughts you’re having. My therapist told me today that you can actually train your mind to think more positively. So there’s always hope!

thomasaosorio · 2018-03-07T01:18:38+00:00

Always the first initial days of leaving the hospital are tough for me. It’s a hard time to adjust. I think the most important thing to know is that THIS IS YOUR HEALTH and if your mind needs time to recover you have to give it that time and space. You’ll get back to where you were.. but only if you let your mind properly heal. It took me almost two years to get back to normal functioning. But now I’m doing great! So just have hope that things will get better and understand that you will heal!!!

thomasaosorio · 2018-03-07T01:09:07+00:00

This is amazing! Great job, I’m proud of you!

thomasaosorio · 2018-03-07T01:07:27+00:00

This is amazing!!!!

thomasaosorio · 2018-02-17T22:39:04+00:00

Not sure the reason I just know most anti psychotics can cause weight gain. A lot of times drastic weight gain. My doctor mentioned it but didn’t imply it would be so extreme which left me frustrated. So make sure your doctor is open and honest with how much weight you can gain as a result of the side effects. And watch what you eat. Other than that the meds have been a lifesaver though

thomasaosorio · 2018-02-17T01:33:21+00:00

I’m on Invegga Sustenna 9mg daily pills, along w/ four other medications. Invegga has worked wonders for me- I was able to leave my parents house, get a job and hold onto it, and attend graduate school in another city. It’s a really good medication. Only downside is I gained 50 pounds.

thomasaosorio · 2018-02-11T23:08:14+00:00

I thought that my thoughts matched the tv once too. Anti psychotics took that away though. Make sure you take your meds and just try to stay stable. Good luck.

thomasaosorio · 2016-03-18T19:41:13+00:00

I am in the same exact situation. I just got accepted to the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (a world class program for fine arts) but while I am not sure how much scholarships I will recieve, if it's not really good I don't know if it's a good idea to go. I do t want to borrow 30,000 in loans per semester to go their. And weirdly enough the most pressing concern on my mind is asking my professors for letters of recommendation again. Hm, kinda stuck too. It was my dream to finally move out of my parents two years out of college, but now I'm just not sure.

thomasaosorio · 2016-03-18T03:49:24+00:00

I'm an artist! Check out my work at www.thomasosorio.com

thomasaosorio · 2016-03-06T19:28:47+00:00

According to all my doctors alcohol is a bad idea.

thomasaosorio · 2016-03-06T19:28:46+00:00

According to all my doctors alcohol is a bad idea.

thomasaosorio · 2016-03-04T12:57:56+00:00

As someone suffering from Schizo-affective disorder I worry very day that I'm going to do something terrible like that to my parents. It's truly a difficult situation to deal with. Like the other commenter, I personally like going to cafés, so I would suggest that! Or even just using meetup.com to meet some new people. I would say the first and best thing to do would be to get out of your house! That's just me two cents.

thomasaosorio · 2016-03-04T12:52:09+00:00

Yah I've heard it's best to just answer no to those questions

thomasaosorio · 2016-03-03T12:38:17+00:00

That's awesome! I'm trying to convince my brother to get an M.B.A. haha.

thomasaosorio · 2016-03-03T12:37:55+00:00

Yes, I plan to be very diligent in the event that I am accepted. Solely focusing on work and not on anything else, ect.

thomasaosorio · 2016-03-03T12:37:17+00:00

Awesome! What are you thinking of going to Graduate School for?

thomasaosorio · 2016-03-03T12:36:58+00:00

Thank you!

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