Schizophrenia Support Group

Schizophrenia is a psychiatric diagnosis that describes a mental disorder characterized by impairments in the perception of reality and by significant social dysfunction. Untreated schizophrenia is typically characterized by demonstrating disorganized thinking and experiencing delusions or auditory hallucinations.

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living with limits, living with Sz

malibumark
malibumark
Recently I was inspired to finally look for a place to live
outside of the boarding house (board and care) where I live.
I wanted to make the right decision to move.

I weighed the pros and cons of the move. I tried to be clear and thought of all the positives that I have in my life where I live.
Then I thought of the sacrifice of those things simply just to 'live on my own.' I made a decision not to move and then became doubting of that decision. I rethought what to do and finally after a lot of the anxieties and stamina issues presented themselves to me. The end of it is, I have decided not to move.

I think the boarding house offers me a lot of what I need and though true, it's a sad thing. I think this realization is part and parcel of living with mental illness. Living with schizophrenia or any mental illness presents
limits that aren't always apparent because their not visible. I think though I have to take what I see here and just incorporate them into my global view and not get too disappointed.

Peace,

Mark
worldofblah4
worldofblah4
Speaking about the limits of the illness...I am really trying hard to go to school and work but accepting them some things I can't do. Like pulling all nighters, skipping meds to wake up earlier. I have to take time to care for myself even if it means sleeping in one day. I have to take my meds DAILY, go to therapy, go to pdoc appts. I can't read as fast or much as I could before this illness and treatments for it. ECT really screwed my memory so I have to struggle even more. I know if I get a bad grade that I tried my hardest and that is good enough. I just moved and live alone and know that I could go a long time without seeing people and just stay at home but know I need interaction. Mental illness takes a lot of effort to survive it!
malibumark
malibumark
thanks Worldofblah4 I hear your struggle. You're doing a lot and I applaud you getting so much done!
deleted_user
deleted_user
Was some research here that the mental ill made up the majority of the homeless. Later was found not to be true. But was some home renting projects formed here that are still running. So am renting at the moment one of their 2 bedroom units. Was one my best moves as is cheap and affordable and works on a sliding scale of what we earn.
Love23101
Love23101
Yeah... Schizophrenia has really limited my life... But I have a service dog to help me out. I'm thankful for that.
mjones0608
mjones0608
I live with my parents. I can't seem to live on my own. My depression get so much worse on my own. Living with my parents offers more support than on my own.
malibumark
malibumark
that's really nice that you live with your parents. How wonderful that you have that support connection.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I have a good place to live and really good support. I live with my friend and rent from her brother a room in the house with access to the whole house my friend and I have the same diagnoses and are on similar medicine. S o when I have a bad day she is usually a big help. hope things keep going well for you with all you are doing.
Tootsie37
Tootsie37
I envy those of you who have someone to live with, in a way. I think it can help a lot to have just another warm body in the same house. But at the same time, I like being alone. I don't like to be around a lot of people and imagine that some of you might feel the same. I have found it difficult to accept my limitations. But I know, this is who I am now. It's those of us who are aware of having our limitations, who are fortunate. Because then we can try to accommodate ourselves and be kind to ourselves. My thoughts are with each of you.
malibumark
malibumark
thanks Tootsie, I really appreciate your post. Your clarity is really nice.
I do wish i lived on my own. Right now I realize I have to wait for that.
Part of what I am realizing is that the limits I live with make me have to give up power over things or really adjust to deal with the power differently (if that makes sense.) I look forward to living on my own, though having people around is nice - I'd like to have more choice in the matter since (and that's accentuated because I have no choice at having Sz.) Peace, MM
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