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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mjones0608 01/21/2014

I hear a lot of voices that tell me so many terrible things. The most common thing a hear them say is that I can't handle working. They always tell me that the job is too hard to handle. They often say that it's too much and that I shouldn't bother trying. They tell me to give up and quit. Part time jobs is all I can sort of handle. I have this part time job right now, but I can harldy handle it. It is so hard to be there on a regular basis. I will probably end up giving up soon. I usually only last at my different jobs that i've had for a max of a few months. In a way I don't want the job, but in a way I do. Having incoming money is always nice, but the pressure is almost to hard to deal with. I don't know what to do.

deleted_user 01/21/2014

I tried working for years on and off. Never kept a job past 8 months. Finally succumbed to the fact that I am not capable to carry a job. My symptoms are exacerbated under stress. Even volunteer jobs I cant keep. I am lucky that I still live under my parents roof....if I couldn't get disability and had to work I would go crazy. Thank God for disability.

deleted_user 01/23/2014

Disability is one option some countries do something like a sickness benefit which is a temporary payment.

One thing is getting as much support as you can. Also finding ways to unwind after work. Mainly hobbies that you enjoy, regular exercise, lifestyle changes to make your life less stressful to trigger you off.

worldofblah4 01/23/2014

I couldn't work for years and sometimes it is still really really hard and stressful but somehow I am doing it right now which baffles me! I do know that if I figure out I can't work anymore I have no problem accepting it. Do what is best for YOU, self-care is essential!

deleted_user 03/27/2014

I feel your pain. I find it hard to keep jobs as well. Disability is ok, but it's not enough money in general.

bayrabbit01 03/28/2014

I agree...disability is good if you can get on it. I am sort of lucky (depending on how you look at it) that the voices I hear are usually suicidal in nature which makes me automatically eligible for disability here in Canada. However, I feel your pain in not being able to handle working at akin for more than a few months at a time...the extra income does come in handy at times!!

deleted_user 04/05/2014

The voices lie...Never ever believe what they tell you.

deleted_user 04/06/2014

I hear voices daily its like a constant harassment that purposely attacks emotional wellness. I work full time and am very quiet but I work very hard . I look really serious because of near constant inner debate with the voice obstructions to happiness . Being well now requires effort that I didn't need before..more exercise, better diet, learning has become difficult due to poor emotional reward from discovery , the incentive therefore is after learning maybe while discussing with others .
Weight lifting is actually enhanced by voices due to the anger pump that gets extra reps in while cardio is tougher during later stages due to concentration interruption and antagonistic remarks at the exact time when emotion / concentration coincide .
the toughest thing about work are the co-workers especially if you work around ignorance and envy .
I should mention that stress has robbed me of a lot of sleep that would help me cope with these locusts that devour my spirit.
Is there anyone around you that seems to cause purposeful antagonism or initiates conversation when you at your most stressful ?

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